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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17 Days Best of China Tour with Eastern Silk Road (Standard)

  • Tour Code: SRT-03S StandardLuxury
  • Destinations: Xian-Xining-Lanzhou-Wuwei-Zhangye-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang From CNY 19106/AU $ 3070
  • Day 1
    • Place & Transport:Arrive in Shanghai
      Today's Activities:Our guide will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. You will have the rest day to adapt the time difference and prepare for the coming China tour.
      Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai
  • Day 2
    • 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: Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai MuseumShanghai BundYuyuan Garden
      Meals:Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch

      Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai
  • Day 3
    • Place & Transport:Shanghai – Xian
      Today's Activities:Morning will be left on yourself when you could plan some other spots according to your interests. In the afternoon, the guide will transfer you to the airport to fly to Xian, and Xian local guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel.
      Meals:Breakfast
      Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel, Xian
  • Day 4
    • Place & Transport:Xian
      Today's Activities:Take an excursion to China's greatest archaeological discovery - Terracotta Warriors and Horses, an underground army for the tomb of China's First Emperor over 2,200 years ago. After lunch, drive to the square in front of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Built in the Tang Dynasty, the pagoda is the landmark of this city. A walk around the square will help you appreciate the exquisite Tang-styled architectures and sculptures. This evening, you will attend a special Dumpling banquet followed by a remarkable Tang Dynasty Culture Show.

      Attractions: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Tang Dynasty Music and Dance ShowTerracotta Army
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dumpling Banquet Dinner

      Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel, Xian
  • Day 5
    • Place & Transport:Xian – Xining
      Today's Activities:Visit the well preserved Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque and Muslim Street nearby where you could do shopping for some local products. After lunch, the guide will transfer you to the airport to fly to Xining. You will be received in Xining airport and transferred to the hotel.
      Attractions: Great MosqueXian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Qinghai Jianyin Hotel
  • Day 6
    • Place & Transport:Xining- Lanzhou
      Today's Activities:In the morning, you will visit the largest monastery in Qinghai – Ta'er Monastery. After lunch, take a train to Lanzhou. The local guide will meet you at Lanzhou train station and transfer you to the hotel.
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Legend Hotel, Lanzhou
  • Day 7
    • Place & Transport:Lanzhou
      Today's Activities:Driving 75 km away from the city, you will visit Binglingsi Grottoes which are spread on steep cliffs along the Yellow River, and you will see about 800 sculptures in a honeycomb pattern along the river by boating about 2 km.
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Legend Hotel, Lanzhou
  • Day 8
    • Place & Transport:Lanzhou – Xiahe
      Today's Activities:Today you will explore Xiahe. First have hun on Sangke Grassland, and then we will arrange a Tibetan Family visit for you to experience local customs.

      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Xiahe Wangfu Hotel
  • Day 9
    • Place & Transport:Xiahe – Lanzhou
      Today's Activities:Pick you up at the lobby and drive to the solemn and respectable Labrang Monastery. Then transfer back to Lanzhou.
      Attractions: Labrang Monastery
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Legend Hotel, Lanzhou
  • Day 10
    • Place & Transport:Lanzhou – Wuwei – Zhangye
      Today's Activities:A whole day's sightseeing covers Leitai Tomb of Han Dynast and the ancient Wuwei Wen Temple. Then drive to Zhangye and transfer to the hotel.
      Attractions: Leitai Tomb of Han DynastyWuwei Wen Temple
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Zhangye Hotel, Zhangye
  • Day 11
    • Place & Transport:Zhangye – Jiayuguan
      Today's Activities:Today you will see the symbol of Zhangye – Giant Buddha Temple and Wooden Pagoda Temple. Then drive to Jiayuguan and transfer you to the best local hotel.
      Attractions: Giant Buddha TempleWooden Pagoda Temple
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Jiayuguan Hotel,Jiayuguan
  • Day 12
    • Place & Transport:Jianyuguan – Dunhuang
      Today's Activities:Proceed to the west starting point of Great Wall of Ming Dynasty – Jiayuguan Pass, and then move to the Overhanging Great Wall. Finally, drive to Dunhuang and transfer to the local hotel. You have the dinner time to taste local snacks.

      Attractions: Jiayuguan Pass
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Silk Road Hotel, Dunhuang
  • Day 13
    • Place & Transport:Dunhuang
      Today's Activities:Today you will have a close contact with the desert in Echoing-Sand Dune and Crescent Lake. The Crescent Lake is a truly oasis in the center of Echoing-Sand Dune. Riding a camel there would be a special experience. After lunch, the artistic Mogao Grottoes will be waiting for your exploration in the afternoon. Mogao Grottoes is famous for its priceless Buddhist sutras, murals and sculptures.
      Attractions: Echoing-Sand DuneCrescent LakeMogao Grottoes
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Silk Road Hotel, Dunhuang
  • Day 14
    • Place & Transport:Dunhuang – Beijing
      Today's Activities:Hotel to airport transfer and fly to Beijing. Meet our guide upon arrival and take a chance to have a close view of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the way to the hotel. The rest of the day is left on your own.

      Meals:Breakfast
      Accommodation: Mercure Beijing Downtown
  • Day 15
    • Place & Transport:Beijing
      Today's Activities:The sightseeing today starts from exploring the great Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties had worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvest. Afterwards, you will be guided to the snaking Mutianyu Great Wall, an uncrowded section with comfortable round trip cable car to take and picturesque scenery to enjoy. As for lunch, it will be offered at an elegant restaurant at the foot of the Great Wall. At night, the dinner is arranged to let you taste mouthwatering and authentic Peking Duck. Enjoy the world-famous Kung Fu Show afterwards.

      Attractions: Badaling Great WallMing Tombs
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Peking Duck Dinner
      Accommodation: Mercure Beijing Downtown
  • Day 16
    • Place & Transport:Beijing
      Today's Activities:This morning begin to explore the largest and grandest square in the world – Tiananmen Square. As walking through the square, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City, the biggest palace complex in the world. Then, you will hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys for a Hutong Tour, and pay a visit of a local family as well as have the lunch with local neighborhoods. Then go on to appreciate the fantastic Summer Palace, the biggest and best-preserved imperial garden so far.

      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Mercure Beijing Downtown
  • Day 17
    • Place & Transport:Depart from Beijing
      Today's Activities:Our guide will transfer you to the airport to take a home-bound flight. Your China tour will end here.
      Meals:Breakfast

Kind NoticesKind Notices

The prices shown above are not valid during China's Offical Holidays (National Day - 01 to 07, Oct., Spring Festival - 09 to 15, Feb. 2013, ect.).

Season DivisionValidityOccupancy Type2-5 Travelers
High Season2012-03-01 to 2012-11-30Twin OccupancyCNY 20488
AU $ 3292
Single OccupancyCNY 25636
AU $ 4119
2013-03-01 to 2013-11-30Twin OccupancyCNY 21441
AU $ 3445
Single OccupancyCNY 26589
AU $ 4272
Low Season2012-12-01 to 2013-02-28Twin OccupancyCNY 19106
AU $ 3070
Single OccupancyCNY 23695
AU $ 3807
2013-12-01 to 2014-02-28Twin OccupancyCNY 20059
AU $ 3223
Single OccupancyCNY 24648
AU $ 3960

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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