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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16 Days Beijing-Xian-Chongqing-Yangtze River Cruise-Yichang-Shanghai-Guilin-Hong Kong  (Luxury)

  • Day 1
    • Place & Transport:Arrive in Beijing
      Today's Activities:Our guide will greet you at the airport and then transfer you to the well-located 5-star hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to adjust to the jet lag or explore the city by yourself.
      Meals:None
      Accommodation: Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
  • 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. Finally you will be transferred to the hotel.

      Optional activities: We also have the wonderful Beijing Opera Performance for you to choose. If you prefer Beijing Opera Performance rather than Chinese Kung Fu Show, we can rearrange it for you without price change.
      Attractions: Forbidden CitySummer PalaceTiananmen Square
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
  • Day 3
    • Place & Transport:Beijing
      Today's Activities:This morning excursion takes you to Ming Tombs to get a better understanding of emperors in Ming Dynasty. A delicate lunch with Sichuan Cuisine will be served at the local best restaurant afterwards. After lunch, continue to conquer the wonderful and scenic Mutianyu Great Wall (including round-trip cable car).
      Attractions: Ming TombsMutianyu Great Wall
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
  • Day 4
    • Place & Transport:Beijing-Xian
      Today's Activities:This morning, you will visit Temple of Heaven where ancient emperors worshipped and prayed for harvest. Then, you will experiencing the Chinese traditional life style in the Hutong area by rickshaw. Be transferred to the airport to board the flight to Xian, the hometown of Terra Cotta Army. Local guide in Xian will warmly welcome you according to your flight schedule.
      Attractions: HutongTemple of Heaven
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel, Xian
  • Day 5
    • Place & Transport:Xian
      Today's Activities:After having the breakfast at the hotel, your excursion begins with the incredible 2000 year-old Terra-Cotta Army, one of the Eight Wonders in the World. The Warriors are part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. You will marvel at the different features and facial expressions of those terra-cotta warriors and horses. After lunch, our guide will take you to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the landmark of Xian. For today's dinner, the scheduled Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will be offered after the Dumpling Banquet. Banquet.
      Attractions: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Tang Dynasty Music and Dance ShowTerracotta Army
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dumpling Banquet)
      Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel, Xian
  • Day 7
    • Place & Transport:Xian – Chongqing
      Today's Activities:You're free at own leisure before being transferred to the airport and leaving for Chongqing. You'll have lunch on the flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our guide at the airport. If time permits, you will explore the historic Ciqikou Old Town. After dinner, embark on the deluxe Century Star Cruise ship which weighs anchor at 22:30.
      Attractions: Ciqikou Old Town
      Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
      Accommodation: Century Star
  • Day 8
    • Place & Transport:Yangtze River Cruise
      Today's Activities:A Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation will be arrange for you in the morning. After lunch, we'll land at Fengdu for an excursion to enjoy the fabulous karst landscape at Snowy Jade Cave. The wonderful Captain's Welcome Party starts at 20:00. Just enjoy the marvelous Chinese folk dance and music performance, and indulge yourself in the party.
      Attractions: Snowy Jade Cave
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
      Accommodation: Century Star
  • Day 9
    • Place & Transport:Yangtze River Cruise
      Today's Activities:Today's sailing along Yangtze River offers you the unrivalled sights of the grand Qutang Gorge and the enticing Wu Gorge. The knowledgeable river guide will offer you more ideas about the Three Gorges including the ancient plank road, mengliang stairway, and hanging coffins, etc. Then land at Badong for a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the breathtaking natural beauties of the crystal clear Shennong Stream. Return to the ship and continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. At tonight's Farewell Party, you can join in the amazing performance by the cruise staff.
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
      Accommodation: Century Star
  • Day 10
    • Place & Transport:Yichang-Shanghai
      Today's Activities:Explore the gargantuan project of the Three Gorges Dam after breakfast. Then return to the ship and prepare for check-out. The ship will reach Yichang at about 11:30 and our guide will meet you on board. After lunch, our guide will transfer you to the airport, and then you will fly to the dynamic Shanghai. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by another local guide and transferred to the hotel.
      Attractions: Three Gorges Dam
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Lexington Plaza Mingde Shanghai
  • Day 11
    • 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 Nanjing Road. After enjoying lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden with the local market nearby.After that,take you to enjoy the exciting Acrobatic Show. Drive back to the hotel.
      Attractions: Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Yuyuan Garden
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Lexington Plaza Mingde Shanghai
  • Day 12
    • Place & Transport:Shanghai–Guilin
      Today's Activities:Pay a visit to the Former French Concession Region which offers numerous shops, graceful buildings in French colonial architectural style, romantic cafés and fine restaurants, etc. and then take a walk along Tianzifang where you can find the special architecture of old shanghai city. After that, our guide will transfer you to the airport, and you will take a flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by our guide and transferred to the hotel.
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel, Guilin
  • Day 13
    • Place & Transport:Guilin–Yangshuo
      Today's Activities:After a big breakfast (the lunch served on the cruise won't be as nice as the one served at a restaurant, so you're kindly advised to enjoy a big breakfast), our local guide will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Zhujiang Pier where we'll take a cruise to Yangshuo along the enthralling Li River. You'll spend roughly 4 hours on enjoying the intoxicating natural beauties. Upon your arrival in Yangshuo, an exciting short bicycle tour to the idyllic countryside will be followed after short refreshment. During the bicycle tour, a family visit is arranged for you to learn more about the daily life of local farmer's. Then leave for the hotel.


      Note: If you do not like riding bicycle in Yangshuo, battery car could also be arranged instead of bicycle, but extra charge may be required.
      Attractions: Li River
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel
  • Day 14
    • Place & Transport:Guilin – Hong Kong
      Today's Activities:Drive back to Guilin and visit the mysterious Reed Flute Cave, the largest and most impressive cave in Guilin. Reed Flute Cave famed for its odd-shaped Karst formations leads visitors come into a fairyland. After a tasty a la carte lunch at the local famous restaurant, you will go to the symbol of Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill . Then, transfer to the airport and board to the flight to Shanghai. Our local guide will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel..
      Attractions: Elephant Trunk HillReed Flute Cave
      Meals:Breakfast, Lunch (a la carte)
      Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford
  • Day 15
    • Place & Transport:Hong Kong
      Today's Activities:The whole day in Hong Kong is left on your hands, so you can explore the intriguing charm of the city according to your preferences. You are highly recommended to visit the intoxicating Victoria Peak which ranks as Hong Kong's highest peak, the popular Repulse Bay which is reputed as Hong Kong's most enchanting bay and the famous Aberdeen Fishing Village where you will experience the traditional features of Hong Kong's fishing village, etc.
      Attractions: Repulse BayVictoria Peak
      Meals:Breakfast
      Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford
  • Day 16
    • Place & Transport:Departure from Hong Kong
      Today's Activities:Please arrange your own transportation to the airport according to your homeward flight schedule. Service ends here.
      Meals:Breakfast
      Accommodation: None

Kind NoticesKind Notices

The departure date should be based on the available cruise sailing date and single cabin will incur extra single cabin supplement.The price listed are valid excluding the periods from Oct 1st to 7th, May 1st to 3rd, Feb 2nd to 8th or major conferences and exhibitions staying in Xian; the periods of Canton Fair and other large conferences staying in Hong Kong

Season DivisionValidityOccupancy Type2-5 Travelers6-9 Travelers10 Travelers & above
Low Season2011-11-01 to 2012-02-29
Twin OccupancyCNY 24005
AU $ 3578
CNY 21477
AU $ 3202
CNY 20300
AU $ 3026
Single OccupancyCNY 29367
AU $ 4378
CNY 26839
AU $ 4001
CNY 25712
AU $ 3833

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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