Testimonials

Dear Ivy and Tracy
We had a wonderful time in China thanks to your efficient organization - everything ran smoothly and we were impressed. We have never had a tour which was so well planned and executed.
Our guides were all good in their spoken English and their input made our holiday interesting and informative. They were flexible about the amount of time we spent in the various places we visited. Especially we enjoyed the guide in Beijing - Sunni and the one in Kunming - Evan. Mary in Shanghai was perhaps less enthusiastic we felt.
The food and restaurants were all good - the only hotel which fell short of the mark and was disappointing - was The Feng Ze Yuan in beijing which was disappointing in its facilities, the lack of pleasantness on the reception desk - and no one speaking English!
The food provided on our tours was always very good - with lots to eat....except for one very unattractive restaurant in Lijiang - which we objected to eating in - with so many attractive restaurants around, and the guide took us to another restaurant instead, which is very nice!
At times visits to factories - like enameling, tie dying, jade etc - can be tiring in that it takes time out of the tour day when we would really rather be doing other things. However we do understand that these places showcase local/minority groups handwork and crafts so we did not object.
We definitely would recommend and use your company again....thanks for making the holiday so smooth and enjoyable - you really took the stress out of traveling for us.
Regards
Carole

Updated: Thursday, June 03, 2010

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14 Days Brilliant Silk Road Tour (Standard)

  • Tour Code: SRT-01S StandardLuxury
  • Destinations: Beijing, Urumqi, Kashgar, Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Xian and Shanghai From CNY 14403/AU $ 2147
  • Day 1
    • Place & Transport:Arrive in Beijing
      Today's Activities:Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day will be left on your own to relax or explore the city.
      Accommodation: Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing
  • Day 2
    • Place & Transport:Beijing
      Today's Activities:Your memorable tour in Beijing begins from the largest and grandest square in the world - Tiananmen Square. Walking through the square, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City. After enjoying lunch, begin to visit Summer Palace, the imperial palace and garden of Qing Dynasty. Followed by the world-famous Kungfu Show (Optional performance: classic Peking Opera). Finally you will be transferred to the hotel.
      Attractions: Forbidden CitySummer PalaceTemple of HeavenTiananmen Square
      Meals:Breakfast,Lunch
      Accommodation: Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing
  • Day 3
    • Place & Transport:Beijing
      Today's Activities:Today we will go on to explore Beijing by visiting the famed Badaling Great Wall in the morning. After enjoying lunch, reach Ming Tombs.Dinner will be on your own plan.
      Attractions: Badaling Great WallMing Tombs
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing
  • Day 4
    • Place & Transport:Beijing – Urumqi
      Today's Activities:Today's excursion starts by visiting the Temple of Heaven with unique architectural structure and then wandering around the Hutong by rickshaws. After lunch, you will take a flight to Urumqi, and the local guide will meet you at the airport.
      Attractions: HutongTemple of Heaven
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Ramada Urumqi
  • Day 5
    • Place & Transport:Urumqi – Kashgar
      Today's Activities:Take the morning flight to Kashgar. Transfer you to the hotel upon your arrival. After a short refreshment in hotel, you will be guided to visit the lively Sunday Market.
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Qinibagh Hotel, Kashgar
  • Day 6
    • Place & Transport:Kashgar –Urumqi – Turpan
      Today's Activities:See the famed Id Kah Mosque and the grand Abakh Khoja Tomb. Take a flight to Urumqi and be transferred to Turpan.
      Attractions: Id Kah Mosque
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Huozhou Hotel, Turpan
  • Day 8
    • Place & Transport:Turpan – Dunhuang
      Today's Activities:Today's sightseeing will cover Gaochang Ruins, Baizikelik Thousand Buddha Caves and Flaming Hill. After dinner, take a soft-sleeper train to Dunhuang.
      Attractions: Gaochang RuinsBezeklik Thousand Buddha CavesFlaming Hill
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
      Accommodation: Soft sleeper train
  • Day 9
    • Place & Transport:Dunhuang
      Today's Activities:The local guide will meet you at the train station of Dunhuang and transfer you to the hotel. Breakfast is on your own. Then move to see the splendid Mogao Grottoes and Dunhuang Museum.
      Attractions: Mogao GrottoesDunhuang Museum
      Meals:Lunch
      Accommodation: Silk Road Hotel, Dunhuang
  • Day 10
    • Place & Transport:Dunhuang – Xian
      Today's Activities:In the morning, you will experience the desert flavor in Echoing-Sand Dune and Crescent Lake by riding a camel. Then transfer you to the airport to fly to Xian.
      Attractions: Echoing-Sand DuneCrescent Lake
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel, Xian
  • Day 11
    • Place & Transport:Xian
      Today's Activities:Our guide will pick you up at the lobby. Firstly drive you to visit the world famous Terra-Cotta Army where you will see life-size infantrymen, archers, and officers. After lunch in downtown, you will move to see Big Wild Goose Pagoda which is considered to be the landmark of Xian. The dinner will be a featured Dumpling Banquet while you could enjoy a fantastic Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
      Attractions: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Tang Dynasty Music and Dance ShowTerracotta Army
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
      Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel, Xian
  • Day 12
    • Place & Transport:Xian – Shanghai
      Today's Activities:See the well preserved Xian City Wall, the Great Mosque and the famous Muslim Street nearby. After lunch, transfer you to take a flight to Shanghai. The guide will meet you at Shanghai airport and transfer you to the hotel.
      Attractions: Great MosqueXian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai
  • Day 13
  • Day 14
    • Place & Transport:Departure from Shanghai
      Today's Activities:Transfer you to the airport and see off. Your memorable China trip will end here.
      Meals:Breakfast
      Accommodation: None
Season DivisionValidityOccupancy Type2-5 Travelers6-9 Travelers10 Travelers & above
Low Season2011-12-01 to 2012-02-29Twin OccupancyCNY 19649
AU $ 2929
CNY 16552
AU $ 2468
CNY 14403
AU $ 2147
Single OccupancyCNY 21804
AU $ 3250
CNY 18707
AU $ 2789
CNY 16278
AU $ 2427

Services Inclusions

  • 1. Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities specified;
  • 2. Meals: as specified above;
  • 3. Tour guides: excellent private English-speaking guide.
  • 4. Accommodations: hotels based on double/single occupancy as specified;
  • 5. Transfers: domestic flights & land transfer with drivers as specified;
  • 6. Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour;
  • 7. Government taxes & fees.

Services Exclusions

  • 1. International transportation: including flights to/from China;
  • 2. China visa fees;
  • 3. Gratuities to guides & drivers and any expense of personal nature.
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