While all eyes are on Beijing, head for the Pearl of the Orient, the modern city of Shanghai, the first Chinese port established on the Huangpu river and China's biggest city.

Gravetye Manor named one of the three best hotels in England by Travel & Leisure readers!
Just an hour from London, this 16th-century Elizabethan manor house is situated in an authentic English garden created by the great William Robinson. The rooms decorated with flowers and chintz, oak panelling, antique furniture and cozy fireplaces all draw you into calm and comfort. As every year, Relais & Châteaux comes out on top in this prestigious ranking, and invites you to West Sussex. Tel : + 44 (0)1342 810567