Shanghai to Tibet

Butterfield and Robinson

The Blade Runneresque buzz of Shanghai gives way to the high-altitude idyll of Tibet on this nine day tour. Highlights include Zhongdian, a cowboy town whose residents travel via horseback; and Yunnna, home of south China's first luxury hotel, the Banyan Tree Rhinga (which is, of course, where you’ll stay). B&R has negotiated with the Tibetan government to create an exclusive visit to the sacred Potala Palace. A group of savvy locals referred to as “cousins” handles all the logistics.

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