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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15 Days tour of Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou and Shanghai (Standard)

  • 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 time will be left on your own to adapt to the time difference and prepare for the coming China tour.
      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 PalaceTiananmen 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 – Xian
      Today's Activities:In the morning, you will firstly explore hutong culture by rickshaw, and then move the best-preserved royal garden – Summer Palace. After that, you will be transferred to the airport to fly to Xian. The local guide will meet you at Xian airport and take you to the hotel. You have the rest day to stroll around.
      Attractions: HutongSummer Palace
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel, Xian
  • Day 5
    • Place & Transport:Xian
      Today's Activities:Today you will firstly see the amazingly splendid Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, the Bronze Chariots and the Circle Vision Movie. After lunch in downtown, you will move to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda which is a major Buddhist site in Xian and located in the center of the elegant Da Ci'en Temple. The dinner will be a featured Dumpling Banquet while you will enjoy a fascinating 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 7
    • Place & Transport:Xian – Dunhuang
      Today's Activities:Our guide will meet you at the lobby and transfer you to the airport to fly to Dunhuang. The local guide will drive you from the airport to the hotel. You have the rest of the day to stroll around and enjoy the local snacks.
      Meals:Breakfast
      Accommodation: Silk Road Hotel, Dunhuang
  • Day 8
    • Place & Transport:Dunhuang
      Today's Activities:Morning's sightseeing will be the Echoing-Sand Dune and the Crescent Lake where you could experience the desert flavor by riding a camel. After lunch, you will explore the splendid Mogao Grottoes which house thousands of Buddhist sutras, murals and sculptures.
      Attractions: Echoing-Sand DuneCrescent LakeMogao Grottoes
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Silk Road Hotel, Dunhuang
  • Day 9
    • Place & Transport:Dunhuang – Jiayuguan
      Today's Activities:Today you will move to Jiayuguan to see the west starting point of Great Wall in Ming Dynasty – Jiayuguan Pass which is also one of the best preserved ancient military fortresses of China Great Wall. You will be also guided to see the Overhanging Great Wall in Jiayuguan city.
      Attractions: Jiayuguan Pass
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Jiayuguan Hotel,Jiayuguan
  • Day 10
    • Place & Transport:Jiayuguan – Lanzhou
      Today's Activities:Today you will head to the renowned Wei-Jin Art Gallery which is the largest subterranean art gallery in the world housing a great deal of colorful murals. After lunch, move to the airport to fly to Lanzhou which is the provincial capital of Gansu province. The local guide will meet you at the airport.
      Attractions: Wei-Jin Art Gallery
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Legend Hotel, Lanzhou
  • Day 11
    • Place & Transport:Lanzhou
      Today's Activities:You will be driven to Binglingsi Grottoes which is located on steep cliffs along the Yellow River and where you will take a boat to see about 800 sculptures in a honeycomb pattern along the river.
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Legend Hotel, Lanzhou
  • Day 12
    • Place & Transport:Lanzhou – Xiahe
      Today's Activities:Today, you will move to Xiahe to visit the Sangke Grassland where herds of sheep and cows are grazing and which is a perfect place to enjoy a leisurely pastoral life. And a Tibetan family visit will be arranged afterwards.
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Xiahe Wangfu Hotel
  • Day 13
    • Place & Transport:Xiahe – Lanzhou – Shanghai
      Today's Activities:Visit the solemn and respectable Labrang Monastery which boasts tens of thousands of statues of Buddha made by gold, silver, copper and aluminum. Then get to Lanzhou airport to take a flight to Shanghai. The local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
      Attractions: Labrang Monastery
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai
  • Day 14
    • Place & Transport:Shanghai
      Today's Activities:In the morning, head for Shanghai Museum where a large number of cultural relics from different Dynasties are displayed. And then you will visit the Bund and stroll around the famous Nanjing Road. After enjoying luxury lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden with the local market nearby. And then take a walk along Tianzifang where you can find the special architecture of old shanghai city. Enjoy the exciting Acrobatic Show. Drive back to the hotel.
      Attractions: Shanghai MuseumYuyuan GardenChinese Acrobatic Show
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai
  • Day 15
    • Place & Transport:Departure from Shanghai
      Today's Activities:Our guide will transfer you from the hotel to the airport. Your 15-day China tour will end then.
      Meals:Breakfast
Season DivisionValidityOccupancy Type2-5 Travelers6-9 Travelers10 Travelers & above
Low Season2011-12-01 to 2012-02-29Twin OccupancyCNY 19593
AU $ 2921
CNY 16116
AU $ 2403
CNY 13925
AU $ 2076
Single OccupancyCNY 22768
AU $ 3394
CNY 19291
AU $ 2876
CNY 16710
AU $ 2491

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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