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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy privately guided tours of Landmark Structures and temples, including Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven
- Longji Rice Fields: known as "The Most Beautiful Curve on Earth"
- Li River Rafting
- Zhangjiajie: The Inspiration for Avatar
Brief Itinerary
- ARRIVAL BEIJING
- BEIJING HIGHLIGHTS
- GUBEIKOU / JINSHANLING / BEIJING
- BEIJING -XI'AN
- XI'AN CITY TOUR - CHENGDU
- XI'AN- CHENGDU
- CHENGDU HIGHLIGHTS
- CHENGDU/ LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA / CHENGDU
- CHENGDU - GUILIN - LONGJI
- LONGJI - GUILIN
- GUILIN - YANGSHUO
- YANGSHUO - GUILIN - ZHANGJIAJIE
- ZHANGJIAJIE - WULINGYUAN SCENIC AREA
- ZHANGJIAJIE - SHANGHAI
- SHANGHAI HIGHLIGHTS
- SHANGHAI DEPARTURE
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Embark on a 16-day journey that harmoniously blends China's profound cultural heritage with breathtaking natural landscapes and gentle hiking adventures. This immersive tour begins in Beijing, where you will explore the Forbidden City and ascend the Great Wall at Jinshanling for a scenic 10km hike. Travel west to Xi'an to witness the Terracotta Warriors, then head to Chengdu to meet the beloved Giant Pandas and savor authentic Sichuan cuisine. The adventure continues through the stunning karst countryside of Guilin and Yangshuo, featuring a Li River cruise and peaceful cycling tours. Finally, explore the otherworldly sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park before concluding your voyage in the dynamic metropolis of Shanghai.
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVAL BEIJING
Arrival Beijing airport, you will be met at Beijing International Airport by our guide and transferred to a hotel in central Beijing. Today, you will have an opportunity to rest and recover from the long flight.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Beijing
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BEIJING HIGHLIGHTS
After breakfast, go to visit Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, then follow in the footsteps of emperors, court ministers and eunuchs and head south to the magnificent and colorful Forbidden City. Forbidden City Beijing, also called Imperial Palace Museum, is located in the very heart of Beijing. It remained the residence of the emperors for nearly five hundred years, from the 15th century to the early 20th century, and was the actual and symbolic seat of imperial power. Popularly known as the Forbidden City, it was built in the Ming Dynasty between the 4th and the 18th years of the Yongle period (1406 - 1420 AD). Many of the buildings of the Palace have been repaired and rebuilt, but their basic form and layout remain in their original state.
Exit from the northern gate of Forbidden City, take a visit to Jingshan Park, in the middle of the north-south central axis of Beijing lies the Jingshan Park, one of the most sought-after parks in the city. Adjacent to the Forbidden City to the south, the Beihai Park to the west and the Drum Tower to the north, the Jingshan Park was once the highest point in the center of Beijing, which offers a fantastic panoramic view of the Chinese capital.
Then head to visit the most famous Hutongs keeping the original layout in the Shichahai area. As the Forbidden City is the symbol of China's royal family, the Hutongs in Beijing show the real life of the common people. a hutong is a unique form of community that exists only in China. Here you will find “Hutong Culture” or “Courtyard Culture”. Hutong literally means a small street or lane between two courtyards, although the word can also mean a community within the city consisting of hutongs and residencies.
In the late afternoon, you will visit a local Hutong family to check out what is the daily living of a traditional Chinese Family. You will also be taught to Make Chinese Dumplings under the friendly instruction of host. Enjoy the unique Dumpling Banquet.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Beijing
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Meals BD
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GUBEIKOU / JINSHANLING / BEIJING
In the morning, we will take 2-2.5hrs drive to the start point of today’s hike-Gubeikou town. We hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall and enjoy the breathtaking views with a relatively peaceful hike. This classic Great Wall hike allows you to experience what is now the most popular Great Wall trek - Gubeikou to Jinshanling. Gubeikou, often overlooked and rarely crowded, offers some of that "wild wall" that we know our clients love. Jinshanling has long been storied for its beautiful brickwork and watchtowers, as well as the way wall here winds and snakes along the valley. At the end of the hike, drive back to Beijing downtown.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Beijing
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Distance 10km hiking
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Meals B
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Time 5-6hrs
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BEIJING -XI'AN
After breakfast, we will go to see the local people doing their morning exercises in the Temple of Heaven. Then we will visit the Temple of Heaven. Temple of Heaven was the venue for the Ming and Qing emperors to offer sacrifices to the Heaven and pray for harvest. This temple was built in the 18th year during the reign of the Ming Emperor Yongle in 1420. Then transfer to Beijing West Railway Station, take a high speed train to Xi’an.
Train information: G57 Beijing West-Xi’an North 14:05pm-18:30pm
Upon arrival, our local guide in Xi’an will pick you up from the exit of the Xi’an North Railway Station, transfer to the hotel, check in and have a rest.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Xi’an
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Meals B
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XI'AN CITY TOUR - CHENGDU
Awoke early to the sizzling symphony of Xiaonanmen Morning Market, where dawn breaks over Xi’an’s ancient city wall. Wander through labyrinthine stalls beneath Ming Dynasty brickwork, inhaling the aroma of Yangrou Paomo—crumbled lamb soup bread steeped in rich broth—as vendors knead Biang Biang noodles with rhythmic precision.
Begin with Zhen Gao, a century-old glutinous rice cake layered with red bean paste, its golden crust oozing molten sweetness. Next, savor Roujiamo—crispy sesame flatbread stuffed with cumin-scented lamb, a "Chinese hamburger" beloved by locals. For a savory twist, plunge wheat gluten cakes into You Cha, a nutty oil-tea broth topped with peanuts and fried shallots.
Indulge in Mi Feng Tang Yuan, glutinous rice balls filled with sweet red bean paste, crafted by a family-run stall since the 1980s. End with Shanxi Street’s indie coffee shops, sipping Honey Persimmon Latte while tracing Silk Road murals. As sunlight climbs the wall, the market’s cacophony fades into memory—a flavor-packed immersion into Xi’an’s edible soul.
Then, we will do a cycling tour along the wonderful Ancient City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. Enjoy panoramic views of modern Xian while you leisurely examine this well-maintained city wall which is 12 meters high and 18 meters wide with a total circuit of 14 kilometers. The original foundation was based on the ruins of the Imperial City Wall of Chang’an City, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, known today as Xi’an. Though the wall has been entirely renovated, it still resonates with history.
Then, transfer to visit the magnificent Qin Terra-cotta Army with an extension to Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world: a life-size clay soldier poised for battle. Qin's tomb was built in about 2500 years ago and was filled with more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots and 520 horses as well as models of palaces, pavilions, fine vessels, precious stones and rarities. UNESCO listed it in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.
At the end of visit, drive back to the downtown, followed by a stroll with our guide in the Muslim Quarter, where the way of life is markedly different from the traditions of the Han Chinese. For over 1,300 years, since the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618 - 907), Muslims have been an integral part of daily life in Xi'an, the beginning of the Silk Road.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Xi’an
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Meals B
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XI'AN- CHENGDU
After breakfast, we will go to visit The Small Goose Pagoda was built during the Tang Dynasty and stands at 43 meters tall. The pagoda is part of the Jianfu Temple complex and is known for its intricate architecture. You will have chance to ring the bell for blessings and good luck.
Nearby, the Xi'an Museum showcases Xi'an's rich history. The museum's collections include items from various dynasties, such as pottery, calligraphy, paintings, and sculptures.
At the end of visit, transfer to the train station to take high speed train to Chengdu.
Train information: G1833 Xi’an North-Chengdu East 13:15-17:14 (3hs 59mins)
Located in the heart of eastern Sichuan, Chengdu is the capital of this southwestern province. Geographic and political remoteness have always contributed to the free-spirited nature of the Sichuan people, and the modern cosmopolitan nature of Chengdu reflects this. Chengdu’s identity as a fast-growing metropolis, gateway city to Tibet, and source for some of Sichuan’s most delicious cuisine, makes it one of the most interesting cities to visit in China.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Chengdu
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Meals B
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CHENGDU HIGHLIGHTS
In the morning, go to the Chengdu Research center of Panda Breeding to have a real chance to get intimate interaction with lovely panda. It has been created and imitated the natural habitat in order that they might have the best possible environment for rearing and breeding. We will spend the whole morning visiting different panda rooms. Here, we can explore the daily life of the cute pandas, eating bamboo at their active time (from 9 o’clock to 11 o’clock), and other rare and endangered wild animals including with black-necked cranes, white storks etc.
In the afternoon, drive to Sichuan Cuisine Museum in Pixian County, the only eatable museum in China with new way to experience Sichuan cuisine culture. Appreciate 6000 pieces of antiques, artifacts and books and hear many Sichuan food facts, know how Pixian chilly bean paste is made, experience making bean curd pudding, taste different kinds of Sichuan snacks, worship Kitchen God in the biggest Kitchen God Ancestral Hall in the world. Partake in the Cooking Class to personally make three typical Sichuan dishes, like Kung Pao chicken, Mapo Tofu, etc. Under the guidance of professional Chuancais chef, learn how to cut, control fire, complete cooking process and accomplish your dish. Share and enjoy your dishes with your families or partners and be awarded with official certificate of “Master of Chuancais”.
A Next is an impressive trip to the famous Jinli Old Street. Time steals away from you quietly while walking on the lively streets which are full of delicious local snacks (Spicy or sweet, crispy or soft…the snack will satisfy your taste buds), delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, etc.
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Accommodation 4*/5* hotel in Chengdu
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Meals BD
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CHENGDU/ LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA / CHENGDU
After breakfast in hotel, we’ll take 2.5hrs drive to visit Leshan Giant Buddha, the looming Leshan Giant Buddha is a Tang dynasty (618-907 AD) relic that is the largest carved stone Buddha in the world at 71 meters. The Buddha, build in AD 713 by a Chinese monk named Haitong to calm the river waters, was crafted from a cliff face. It seems that so much stone from the carving process fell into the river below that it did indeed calm the area’s waters. While often crowded with tourists and battling the effects of pollution, Leshan is nevertheless an exquisite UNESCO world heritage site that is not to be missed for its impressive size and beautiful surrounding area.
Then transfer to Huanglongxi which is an ancient town with a history of more than 1,700 years. Situated in Shuangliu County, 30 kilometers southeast from Chengdu, it is greatly admired by visitors for its beautiful natural scenery and ancient Chinese culture. After that, drive back to Chengdu, free in the evening.
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Accommodation 4*/5* hotel in Chengdu
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Meals B
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CHENGDU - GUILIN - LONGJI
Chengdu is famous for its relaxing and leisure pace throughout China, which will be proved after a stay in Renmin Park (People’s Par. We will arrive at People’s Park to experience the locals' laid-back lifestyle. There is an open-air tea house of over 100 years’ history. Sit down, order a pot of Chinese Tea, make a casual chat with your friends and watching locals indulging themselves in different kinds of folk entertainment – napping in a lively teahouse, playing mahjong, disco dancing, neck massage, ear cleaning.
Then, transfer to Xi’an North Railway station to take high speed train to Guilin.
Train information: G2963 Chengdu East–Guilin West 10:41-15:39
Picked up by local guide and drive in Guilin, you will be privately transferred for about 1.5 hours to reach the gate of Longji Rice Terraces area. After hotel check-in, your guide will bring to hiking for the No. 1 viewing platforms (Facing to the west)for the sunset.
Longji Rice Terrace Field: The terrace rice fields were first built in the Yuan Dynasty (about 800 years ago) and completed in the Qing dynasty. from the feet to the top of the mountains (elevation 300~1100 meters), there are miles of rice terraces. This ingenious construction makes best use of the scare arable land and water resources in the mountainous area.
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Accommodation local guesthouse in Longji
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Meals B
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LONGJI - GUILIN
In the early morning, follow your tour guide to go hiking for the No. 2 viewpoint（Facing to east）at the terrace tops to take in the great views for the sunrise. Then, visit the Dragon´s Backbone Mountain Terrace Feild where the Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Tribes have inhabited there for hundreds of years.
Longji Zhuang and Yao Minority Villages: The natural beauty and the colorful ethnic Chinese cultures and customs attract people from all over the world. Visit Zhuang and Yao Minority tribes´ villages and some families if you like. Those ethnic girls dressed in their own colorful costumes may have a demonstration on hair combing or singing and dancing upon guests´ request and gratuity.
After hotel check-out, walk downhill 20 minutes to the car park, and drive about 30 minutes along the mountain road to reach the ticket office parking lot.
Then, drive about 1.5 hour to Guilin and check in your Guilin hotel. In the evening, you will have a leisure easy walk along the city's ancient water system -- Banyan Lake and Fir Lake (this ancient water system was first built 800 years ago and served as a moat protecting the city in old times).
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Guilin
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Meals B
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GUILIN - YANGSHUO
After breakfast, meet your guide at your hotel lobby and drive 50-60 minutes to the Mopanshan Pier for a 4-hour's cruise on Li River, with lunch aboard. You will enjoy the beautiful mountains, verdant fields, farms and villages with water buffalos, cows wondering around on both sides of the river bank. Get off at Yangshuo - famous for its spectacular view of hills and rivers.
In the afternoon, take an easy bike ride in the countryside for about 1.5 hours if you want. Throw yourself into the stunning countryside views and relaxed atmosphere. Be enthralled by the patches of paddy fields nestling under green hills and near the mirror-like river, with farmers cultivate the soil with their water buffalos.
In the late afternoon, short drive to Yulong River to relax yourself on the narrow Bamboo Rafts. The 1 hour rafting on Yulong River will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China.
This evening is for you to walk leisurely- Yangshuo West Street.-
Accommodation 4* hotel in Yangshuo
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Meals BL
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YANGSHUO - GUILIN - ZHANGJIAJIE
After breakfast, take a short drive to Xionggongshan Hill. When you climb up to the top of Xianggongshan Hill for about 20 minutes, overlook and find the hills standing orderly, clear Lijiang River meandering through the hills. The light, clouds, sunrise, pink clouds here attracts numerous photographers and photography enthusiasts. Therefore, it is one of the best place to enjoy the best view of Li River. It is even better and less costly than taking the Lijiang River Cruise.
After visit, drive to Guilin downtown to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the most famous limestone cave in this area and good example of the Karst Formation with distinctly-colored stalactites.
This afternoon, transfer to Guilin train station to take a train to Zhangjiajie.
Train information:D3968 Guilin-Zhangjiajie 14:52m-22:15pm
Picked up by our local guide in Zhangjiajie, transfer to the hotel and have a rest. Free in the evening.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Zhangjiajie
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Meals B
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ZHANGJIAJIE - WULINGYUAN SCENIC AREA
Today’s adventure begins in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, blends geological grandeur with cinematic fantasy, offering an unparalleled encounter with Earth’s raw beauty. Marvel at over 3,000 sandstone pillars rising like ancient stone forests, their sheer cliffs and emerald valleys captured in the panoramic view from Huangshi Fort. Ascend via China’s tallest elevator—a thrilling 326-meter ride—to this elevated terrace, where mist-shrouded peaks transform into a living Chinese ink painting.
We will delve deeper into Wulingyuan’s wonders:
Tianzi Mountain: Ride the world’s highest outdoor cable car to terraced summits shrouded in clouds. These jagged granite formations, sculpted by millennia of wind and water, echo the floating Hallelujah Mountains of Avatar. Walk glass-bottom trails where valleys plunge into abysses, their rock spires glowing amber at sunrise.
Yuanjiajie Nature Reserve: Descend via the Bailong Elevator, a 326-meter glass monolith clinging to a cliffside. Here, layered sandstone mesas stretch endlessly, their fog-draped ridges mirroring Pandora’s bioluminescent landscapes. Hike through hidden valleys strewn with grotesque rock sculptures—nature’s surrealist masterpiece.
In the afternoon, continue to visit the Golden Whip Stream which is located in the east of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, named after the 380-meter high Golden Whip Rock, Golden Whip Stream meanders 15 Li. Golden Whip Stream (Jinbian Stream) is famous for its pristine water, its verdant mountains, its steep cliffs and its serene valley. As a veritable “paradise” for plants, its pathways are adorned by an abundance of flowers, trees, and grasses. And it is also a kingdom of animals. Golden Whip Stream is named after Golden Whip Crag, its landmark spot, and runs from Laomo Bay to Shui Rao Si Men (water-surrounded gates).
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Zhangjiajie
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Meals B
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ZHANGJIAJIE - SHANGHAI
After breakfast, go to visit the Baofeng ("Treasure Peak") Lake Scenic Area, part of the larger Wulingyuan Scenic Area. It is bordered by lush green trees and shrub-clad stone peaks of various shapes that enclose the lake and give it a fairytale-like atmosphere. Baofeng Lake is a reservoir, with a dam enclosing its waters, not for the purpose of power generation, but for the purpose of crop irrigation.
Then, drive to visit the Tianmen Mountain, which is renowned for the Tianmen Cave. The cave is 131.5 meters high and 57 meters wide. It is believed visitors, who reach the cave will get good luck. Brave tourists are recommended to walk and pose for photos on the 1430-meter high glass plank on the Mountain. The round-trip cable car will save your transportation time and physical strength for sightseeing.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to take an evening flight to Shanghai.
Flight information: FM9344 Zhangjiajie-Shanghai 20:35-22:40
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Shanghai
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Meals B
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SHANGHAI HIGHLIGHTS
After breakfast, go to visit Yu Garden. Yu Garden is one of the most famous gardens in China and is national heritage listed. It was built in 1559 and extended in 1577. Each section of the garden is separated by curved white walls crowned with the head and body of a dragon on them. It's named after the original owner.
Then continue to visit the Jade Buddha Temple, founded in 1882 with two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Burma by sea. These were a sitting Buddha (1.95 meters tall, 3 tonnes), and a smaller reclining Buddha representing the Buddha's death.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the modern face of Shanghai from the 118th floor of “the Eye of Shanghai” Shanghai Tower.
Then, you will stop at the Bund, originally a simple towpath for transporting goods but now transformed into a feverish trading district. You will stroll along the Bund, seeing and feeling the perfect fusion of Chinese and Western cultures while at the same time taking in the stunning Shanghai skyline with your own eyes.
This evening, we will enjoy an immersive cultural banquet -Gongyan. An immersive cultural feast blending Ming-Qing elegance with sensory artistry. Housed in a century-old townhouse with carved rosewood screens and Ming-style famille verte porcelain, it features Suzhou embroidery (lotus, cranes—symbols of virtue) and warm lantern light. Diners are greeted with guzheng melodies as servers present heirloom dishes: Hongshao Yu (braised fish, a Qing-era banquet staple) and Xie Fen Xiao Long Bao (crab roe dumplings, from 19th-century salt merchant feasts). Live poetic recitals and table settings mirroring Song Dynasty etiquette deepen the immersion—where every bite, note, and glance weaves Shanghai’s cultural soul.
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Accommodation 4* hotel in Shanghai
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Meals BD
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SHANGHAI DEPARTURE
Transferred to the airport by our driver, take a flight back home. End of an incredibly memorable experience!
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Meals B
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure: 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure: 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
