The Peninsula Beijing
A landmark building with an ideal location near Wangfujing pedestrian street, The Peninsula Beijing exudes an atmosphere of luxury living... Read more
Wings Over the World itineraries feature private charter flights between destinations, allowing you the convenience of visiting remote places with less time spent getting there.
Discover five of Asia’s most historic monuments accompanied by top local experts on a spectacular journey that encompasses China’s Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terra Cotta Warriors, the vast Angkor Complex in Cambodia and sprawling Borobudur in Java. Experience them all in less than two weeks, thanks to the time-saving magic of private chartered air.
Journey Highlights
Arrive in bustling Beijing, China’s longtime seat of power, where you are met and privately transferred to your luxurious hotel.
The Peninsula Beijing
Partake in a privately led tai chi lesson taught by a master instructor at the Temple of Heaven, a stunning example of classical Ming period architecture. After lunch, take in Tiananmen Square before exploring the imperial grandeur of the Forbidden City. Tonight, gather for a special welcome dinner at your hotel.
The Peninsula Beijing | Meals: BLD
Begin your day immersed in local daily life as you ride by pedicab through a hutong, a vast yet intimate neighbourhood of small, winding alleyways dating to China’s dynastic period. Then, travel to the well-preserved Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Ride a cable car to the top of the wall to take in sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. After an on-site champagne toast to this wonder of the world, return to Beijing.
The Peninsula Beijing | Meals: BL
Fly to Xian, a modern city cloaked in over 3,000 years of history. Once the eastern terminus on the Great Silk Road, Xian has become a melting pot of Middle Eastern and Asian influences. Upon arrival, enjoy a Chef ’s Table dumpling-making and noodle-throwing demonstration, followed by lunch. Visit the old city’s Muslim Quarter, with its teeming markets and beautiful Great Mosque, a 14th-century national heritage site. A blend of classic Chinese temple architecture and central Asian embellishments make it one of the most fascinating sites in Xian.
The Ritz-Carlton, Xian | Meals: BL
Today, accompanied by a scholar, visit the excavation site of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, the life-size army created during the Qin Dynasty to protect Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor, in his afterlife. More than 8,000 remarkably crafted soldiers are spread throughout three dig pits, each revealing a unique face. After lunch, enjoy a hands-on experience at the privately owned Ox Culture & Ceramics Museum, where you are welcome to touch and handle select objects from its unique exhibits. Tonight, gather for dinner.
The Ritz-Carlton, Xian | Meals: BLD
Fly to Siem Reap, the town nearest to Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a performance by the Phare Cambodian Circus. Thrill to a blend of theatre, music, dance and modern circus arts that tells a uniquely Cambodian story, presented by the gifted graduates of a local vocational school.
Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang | Meals: BLD
Begin your exploration at Ta Prohm, where the roots of great trees seem to have spilled over the roof of this iconic stone temple. Return to the hotel for the remainder of the morning and part of afternoon at leisure, perhaps enjoying your hotel’s pool or other amenities. Head out for a late lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to explore Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer kingdom. Also behold Bayon Temple, with its carved stone faces — bearing beguiling smiles — of gods, goddesses and other beings from mythology. Later, cruise by gondola on the tranquil Angkor Thom moat while sipping a cool drink on a Scenic Sundowner.
Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang | Meals: BL
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Later in the afternoon, return to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a progressive dinner experience, stopping at different locales via tuk-tuk.
Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang | Meals: BD
Rise early to experience the incomparable serenity of a sunrise over mystical Angkor Wat before exploring the vast temple complex with a local expert. Fly to Yogyakarta on the island of Java, home to the fascinating archaeological sites of Borobudur and Prambanan. Continue to your hotel set amid rice terraces in the countryside.
Amanjiwo | Meals: BD
Begin your cultural discovery with a visit to a batik making workshop and small coffee plantation. Learn about the cultivation and harvest process as well as the traditional roasting techniques. Drive to the rural village of Candirejo, travelling by dokar (horse-drawn cart) as you cross small lanes lined with traditional houses. Observe daily life and get to know the residents.
Amanjiwo | Meals: BL
Rise early to watch the sun rise from Dagi Hill, and afterward explore Borobudur. Learn the history behind the construction of this terraced, three-dimensional mandala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive to the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple compound, the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia. Its collection of sharp, jagged temples includes shrines dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Amanjiwo | Meals: BLD
After breakfast, you are privately transferred to the airport for your departing flight.
Meals: B
Minimum age is 10 years.
Travel in this region entails walking over uneven terrain and visits to sites with limited accessibility for those with mobility challenges.
First group event: welcome briefing at 8:30 a.m. on Day 2.
Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Day 11.
Aircraft: Challenger 850, Challenger 605 or comparable
Aircraft and seating configuration subject to change.
Flight Details: Beijing-Xian (2 hr) | Xian-Siem Reap (2 hr 30 min) | Siem Reap-Yogyakarta (3 hr 30 min)
Included with every Wings Over The World Journey
Talk to one of our expert Journey Designers or your travel agent about booking this tour as a private journey for your own small group with family or friends. Or, if you would prefer to travel privately, find out more about creating the perfect bespoke Tailor-Made Journey based on this itinerary.
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A landmark building with an ideal location near Wangfujing pedestrian street, The Peninsula Beijing exudes an atmosphere of luxury living... Read more
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
| Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025 |
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| Price AU$76,525pp | Single Supplement AU$12,240 | Internal Air (From) AU$0 | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
| May 15, 2025 - May 26, 2025 |
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| Price AU$76,525pp | Single Supplement AU$12,240 | Internal Air (From) AU$0 | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
| Sep 27, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025 |
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| Price AU$76,525pp | Single Supplement AU$12,240 | Internal Air (From) AU$0 | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
| Oct 25, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025 |
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| Price AU$76,525pp | Single Supplement AU$12,240 | Internal Air (From) AU$0 | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
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