We have 17 people confirmed who will be taking the 18 day all inclusive tour of the six provinces
of Northern and Southern China. I still have five seats available for people who want to take the tour but they must contact me before the end of January .
Future posts will include travel tips to China, visa information, and brief descriptions on what we will see or providing answers to any questions regarding the upcoming tour.
I subtracted the air fare from the total price to get the land package cost and then divided the land package cost by 18 days and discovered the cost per day is $139 per day. Where can one go on a holiday and stay in 5 star American Hotels, have all meals, all transportation, all guides, all admission fees, guided shopping for this price. In Canada, a five star hotel room would exceed the daily tour cost in China.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
China Tour Itinerary: Description of Activities: Latest Update
Day01 Depart Calgary (or Vancouver) for Beijing- crossing International Date Line
Day02 Arrive Beijing,
Arrive historical Beijing，capital of People’ Republic of China, also a modern metropolis now with a population of 19 million! met by our professional guide at the airport and transfer to our hotel to check in & rest. Dinner at local restaurant. (D, dinner)
Day03 Beijing
Full day Beijing tour: today’s first stop is to visit Temple of Heaven, sacred place where ancient emperors worshipping the heaven.and praying for a good harvestaft; later we’ll tour to Beijing’s old residential area the Hutongs, and enjoy a nice rickshaw ride tour into the alleys; lunch with local family; also some shoppings, to visit a fresh water pearl workshop and an eyeglass store where you could get glasses made; return to hotel. (BLD: Buffet Breakfast at hotel, Lunch/Dinner at local restaurant, same for below).
Day04 Beijing
Full day trip to Great Wall, a symbol of Chinese ancient civilization, climb the wall as much as you can and enjoy the breath-taking view; lunch at a Cloisonne Factory on the way; later today pay a visit to National Stadium at Bird's Nest ,main statium of the magnificent 2008 Beijing Olympics; afterwards visit to a Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, have a basic idea of TCM and enjoy a free traditional foot massage there. (BLD)
Day05 Beijing-Xian (overnight train, sleeper berth)
Some free time at hotel this morning and check out from hotel, then visit Tiananmen Square, walk on this largest city square in the world and from here we could walk to the outer court of the Forbidden City and take some pictures of it; after lunch, we’ll go to see a local free market and also for some fun bargaining shoppings; after dinner transfer to station and take overnight train to Xian. (BLD)
Day06 Arrive Xian
After 10 hours ride; arrive Xian in the morning. Xian, the ancient capital of China and the cradlle of Chinese civilization and center of Chinese culture, art. Met by our guide and transfer to our hotel for breakfast & check in if rooms available. Then visit to Xian Stele Museum, a very unique museum for displaying works of calligraphy, painting and historical records from various dynasties; return to hotel. (BLD)
Day07 Xian
Full day Xian, tour the Ancient City Wall, the best preserved city walls from the dynasties; walking on the Wall; later visit a Jade Carving Workshop, chance to learn Chinese jade culture and pick up some beautiful, quality jade items if interested. Afterwards, proceed to Terra Cotta Soldiers & Horses Museum, one of the most exciting archeologial findings in 20th century and known as the “8th wonder” of the world: see the various pits of the terra cotta figures and also the bronze chariot of the pwerful Qin Emperor, all these dating back to more than 2200 years ago. Return to your hotel. (BLD)
Day08 Fly Xian/Chengdu
Transfer to airport and take flight to our next destination - Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province & hometown of giant pandas & home of spicy Sichuan Cuisine; Arrive in Chengdu, lunch and brief city tour of Chengdu, tour Riverside Park; check in Hotel & rest. Dinner at local restaurant. (BLD)
Day09 Chengdu
Full day tour in Chengdu, our first stop will be Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding & Research Institute, organization specially engaged in the research of captive breeding, conservation of the giant pandas, and today here you’ll see the most giant pandas than everywhere else in your life; later visit to the Wuhou Museum, learn some history about China’s Three Kingdoms Period; also a stop at Shu Brocade Institute. Return to hotel. (BLD)
Day10 Chengdu-Dujiangyan-Chengdu
Day trip to Dujiangyan Ancient Irrigation System, this ancient water project from Qin Dynasty more than 2200 years ago is really an amazing feat of engineering and construction and it has been benefitting the local people through the history, one hand it’s providing irrigation water to the region’s agriculture and on the other hand controlling the Minjiang River’s flooding; lunch on tour; return to Chengdu in the afternoon. (BLD)
Day11 Fly Chengdu/Guilin
Fly to Guilin, beautiful south China city that boasting to have the best scenery and landscape in whole China; Arrive and have a city tour with stop at a spectacular Karst cave, the Reed Flute Cave at outskirt of the town. Check in hotel; dinner. (BLD)
Day12 Guilin
Full day Li River cruise along the picturesque Lijiang River, enjoy this 4-hour cruise journey and the unrivalled scenery, landscape on the way; lunch served on boat. Disembark at Yangshuo town early afternoon, have some free time in the local market; then drive back to Guilin, on the way make a stop for picture taken of the rice paddies. (BLD)
Day13 Fly Guilin/Xiamen
Today we’ll fly easternwards to China’s coastal Fujian Province, Xiamen City, known as “Garden City on the Sea”, and a home place for many overseas Chinese people. Arrive Xiamen, visit and stroll around the vehicle free Gulang Islet, drive along the beautiful seaside avenue, visit South Putuo Temple, etc’ and also enjoy a dinner at local sea food restaurant; check in hotel. (BLD)
Day14 Xiamen-Hakka’s Earth Buildings-Xiamen
Full day trip by coach to Huan An County to view the unique earth buildings of the Hakka’s people, which is a magnificent architecture work of village houses for its unique style, smart structure and grand scale. In the history the earth building was also a well-protected fortress for the Hakkas to defend themselves from enemies. These houses from the history are still home of local people today. We’ll visit some of these houses today and also the walk around the village, enjoy beautiful country view. Drive back to Xiamen in the afternoon. (BLD)
Day15 Fly Xiamen/Shanghai
Some more leisure time in Xiamen, later we’ll fly to Shanghai, financial, economic center of the country and symbol city of modern China, with a population of 22 million! arrive Shanghai for a brief city tour and then check in hotel; rest. (BLD)
Day16 Shanghai
Full day tour in this busy, dynamic town, first stop at the waterfont, the Bund, viewing the beautiful architures on both side of the river, you hardly believe you are in Shanghai; Nanjing Road pedestrian shopping street; in the afternoon visit Shanghai Museum and also shopping at a Silk Workshop, and see how the beautiful silk fabric made out of silk cocoons; return to hotel. (BLD)
Day17 Shanghai
More tours and shopping in Shanghai. Visit Yu Yuan Garden, a beautiful south China style private garden, and then spend time shopping at Old Town Market right outside of the garden. After lunch you’ll have some free time on your own to explore more of Shanghai or additional shopping. (BLD)
Day18 Depart Shanghai/Canada
Time free to relax or finish your last shoppings in Shanghai before drive to airport for flight back home. (B)
Day02 Arrive Beijing,
Arrive historical Beijing，capital of People’ Republic of China, also a modern metropolis now with a population of 19 million! met by our professional guide at the airport and transfer to our hotel to check in & rest. Dinner at local restaurant. (D, dinner)
Day03 Beijing
Full day Beijing tour: today’s first stop is to visit Temple of Heaven, sacred place where ancient emperors worshipping the heaven.and praying for a good harvestaft; later we’ll tour to Beijing’s old residential area the Hutongs, and enjoy a nice rickshaw ride tour into the alleys; lunch with local family; also some shoppings, to visit a fresh water pearl workshop and an eyeglass store where you could get glasses made; return to hotel. (BLD: Buffet Breakfast at hotel, Lunch/Dinner at local restaurant, same for below).
Day04 Beijing
Full day trip to Great Wall, a symbol of Chinese ancient civilization, climb the wall as much as you can and enjoy the breath-taking view; lunch at a Cloisonne Factory on the way; later today pay a visit to National Stadium at Bird's Nest ,main statium of the magnificent 2008 Beijing Olympics; afterwards visit to a Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, have a basic idea of TCM and enjoy a free traditional foot massage there. (BLD)
Day05 Beijing-Xian (overnight train, sleeper berth)
Some free time at hotel this morning and check out from hotel, then visit Tiananmen Square, walk on this largest city square in the world and from here we could walk to the outer court of the Forbidden City and take some pictures of it; after lunch, we’ll go to see a local free market and also for some fun bargaining shoppings; after dinner transfer to station and take overnight train to Xian. (BLD)
Day06 Arrive Xian
After 10 hours ride; arrive Xian in the morning. Xian, the ancient capital of China and the cradlle of Chinese civilization and center of Chinese culture, art. Met by our guide and transfer to our hotel for breakfast & check in if rooms available. Then visit to Xian Stele Museum, a very unique museum for displaying works of calligraphy, painting and historical records from various dynasties; return to hotel. (BLD)
Day07 Xian
Full day Xian, tour the Ancient City Wall, the best preserved city walls from the dynasties; walking on the Wall; later visit a Jade Carving Workshop, chance to learn Chinese jade culture and pick up some beautiful, quality jade items if interested. Afterwards, proceed to Terra Cotta Soldiers & Horses Museum, one of the most exciting archeologial findings in 20th century and known as the “8th wonder” of the world: see the various pits of the terra cotta figures and also the bronze chariot of the pwerful Qin Emperor, all these dating back to more than 2200 years ago. Return to your hotel. (BLD)
Day08 Fly Xian/Chengdu
Transfer to airport and take flight to our next destination - Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province & hometown of giant pandas & home of spicy Sichuan Cuisine; Arrive in Chengdu, lunch and brief city tour of Chengdu, tour Riverside Park; check in Hotel & rest. Dinner at local restaurant. (BLD)
Day09 Chengdu
Full day tour in Chengdu, our first stop will be Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding & Research Institute, organization specially engaged in the research of captive breeding, conservation of the giant pandas, and today here you’ll see the most giant pandas than everywhere else in your life; later visit to the Wuhou Museum, learn some history about China’s Three Kingdoms Period; also a stop at Shu Brocade Institute. Return to hotel. (BLD)
Day10 Chengdu-Dujiangyan-Chengdu
Day trip to Dujiangyan Ancient Irrigation System, this ancient water project from Qin Dynasty more than 2200 years ago is really an amazing feat of engineering and construction and it has been benefitting the local people through the history, one hand it’s providing irrigation water to the region’s agriculture and on the other hand controlling the Minjiang River’s flooding; lunch on tour; return to Chengdu in the afternoon. (BLD)
Day11 Fly Chengdu/Guilin
Fly to Guilin, beautiful south China city that boasting to have the best scenery and landscape in whole China; Arrive and have a city tour with stop at a spectacular Karst cave, the Reed Flute Cave at outskirt of the town. Check in hotel; dinner. (BLD)
Day12 Guilin
Full day Li River cruise along the picturesque Lijiang River, enjoy this 4-hour cruise journey and the unrivalled scenery, landscape on the way; lunch served on boat. Disembark at Yangshuo town early afternoon, have some free time in the local market; then drive back to Guilin, on the way make a stop for picture taken of the rice paddies. (BLD)
Day13 Fly Guilin/Xiamen
Today we’ll fly easternwards to China’s coastal Fujian Province, Xiamen City, known as “Garden City on the Sea”, and a home place for many overseas Chinese people. Arrive Xiamen, visit and stroll around the vehicle free Gulang Islet, drive along the beautiful seaside avenue, visit South Putuo Temple, etc’ and also enjoy a dinner at local sea food restaurant; check in hotel. (BLD)
Day14 Xiamen-Hakka’s Earth Buildings-Xiamen
Full day trip by coach to Huan An County to view the unique earth buildings of the Hakka’s people, which is a magnificent architecture work of village houses for its unique style, smart structure and grand scale. In the history the earth building was also a well-protected fortress for the Hakkas to defend themselves from enemies. These houses from the history are still home of local people today. We’ll visit some of these houses today and also the walk around the village, enjoy beautiful country view. Drive back to Xiamen in the afternoon. (BLD)
Day15 Fly Xiamen/Shanghai
Some more leisure time in Xiamen, later we’ll fly to Shanghai, financial, economic center of the country and symbol city of modern China, with a population of 22 million! arrive Shanghai for a brief city tour and then check in hotel; rest. (BLD)
Day16 Shanghai
Full day tour in this busy, dynamic town, first stop at the waterfont, the Bund, viewing the beautiful architures on both side of the river, you hardly believe you are in Shanghai; Nanjing Road pedestrian shopping street; in the afternoon visit Shanghai Museum and also shopping at a Silk Workshop, and see how the beautiful silk fabric made out of silk cocoons; return to hotel. (BLD)
Day17 Shanghai
More tours and shopping in Shanghai. Visit Yu Yuan Garden, a beautiful south China style private garden, and then spend time shopping at Old Town Market right outside of the garden. After lunch you’ll have some free time on your own to explore more of Shanghai or additional shopping. (BLD)
Day18 Depart Shanghai/Canada
Time free to relax or finish your last shoppings in Shanghai before drive to airport for flight back home. (B)
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tentative Itinerary
Tentative Tour Dates for 18 day tour:
July 21 - August 8
Day one of tour begins on Departure from Calgary and arrival in Beijing. Day Eighteen is the Departure from Shanghai. Because of the 13 hour difference in time zones we arrive in the afternoon and will begin our tour the same day.
Our Travel Agent in Fuzhou has provided the following suggested itinerary:
With regards to a possible China trip in 2012 summer, based on what we have talked briefly, I would like to suggest
you below 18 days itinerary including Chengdu(Sichuan) and Xiamen(Fujian) for your kind reference; at the same time
we'll keep Beijing/Xian/Guillin/Shanghai as the main part unchanged:
D01: Depart Calgary, Canada
D02: Arrive Beijing, China
D03: Beijing, city tour, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Rickshaw tour, etc
D04: Great Wall at Simatai or Jinshanling section
D05: More of Beijing, Olympic Village; in the evening take overnight train to Xian
D06: arrive Xian in the morning, check into hotel; city tour of Xian
D07: Terra Cotta Soldiers & Horses Museum
D08: Xian fly to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province
D09: Chengdu tour to visit Giant Panda's Breeding and Researching Institute, Wuhou Shrine(temple with regards to the
Three Kingdoms); etc.
D10: Day trip to Doujiangyan Ancient Irrigation System, of more than 2100 years old but still in use today!
D11: Fly Chengdu to Guilin, Reed Flute Cave visit
D12: Li River cruise; return to Guilin and make a stop at the rice fields on the way
D13: Fly Guilin to Xiamen, coastal Fujian Province; tours of Xiamen
D14: Day trip to Hua'An Hakka's Earth Dwellings (this is another Hakka's House and close to Xiamen so that we are
able to make it within one day).
D15: Have some more time and tour in Xiamen then fly Xiamen to Shanghai; check in hotel of Shanghai
D16: Full day Shanghai tours, the Bund, Pudong New Development Area, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum, etc
D17: More of Shanghai, tours and shoppings: visit Yu Garden, Old Town and so on
D18: Depart Shanghai for Canada
Of course, this is just tentative and we can further discuss to finalize the one you like the best. Also, please review and kindly
let us know your comments or any other preference of the places you would like to go, we can certainly tailor make the tour
itinerary according to your needs.
Accommodations:
5 Star Hotels
Beijing--Beijing Hilton Double Tree Hotel
Xian-----Xian Shangri-la Golden Flower
Chengdu--Minshan Hotel
Xiamen---Pan Pacific Hotel
Shanghai-Jinjiang Tower Hotel
Tentative Air Flights
Air Canada Flight #185 21JUL Departure Calgary 1205P Arrive Vancouver 1227P
Air Canada Flight #029 21JUL Departure Vancouver 155P Arrive Beijing 355P 22JUL
Air Canada Flight #026 08AUG Departure Shanghai 355P Arrive Vancouver 1155A
Air Canada Flight #216 08AUG Departure Vancouver 200P Arrive Calgary 417P
Value Added All Inclusive Features:
All meals included: Breakfasts, Dinners, Suppers
5 Star Hotels
Group Tour Leader accompanies group for tour duration
Certified National Local English Speaking Guides--Guided Tours
Air conditioned shuttle service by private coach to and from airport
Air conditioned tour coaches
Overnight train ride from Beijing to Xian
Three internal air flights
Admission fees to all day excursions, museums, historical sites
Friendship Stores : Demonstrations in Chinese Art, Jewellery, Artifacts
Not-Included:
Passport
China Visa
Travel insurance
Health Insurance
Tips & Gratuities for Coach drivers & tour guides ($200 CAD ) Tour Leader ( $4 per day)
Local Guide ($3 per day) Coach Driver ($3 per day )
Terms and Conditions:
Tour Cost:
Cost of all inclusive tour ( land package & airfare ) $4,200 CAD
$ 500 CAD non-refundable deposit (Payable to RCL Communications )
Balance for air fare 60 days prior to departure ( Payable to Travel Cuts )
Balance for land package 60 days prior to departure (Payable to RCL Communications
Contact:
Ron Lee
http://leeronald82@gmail.com
July 21 - August 8
Day one of tour begins on Departure from Calgary and arrival in Beijing. Day Eighteen is the Departure from Shanghai. Because of the 13 hour difference in time zones we arrive in the afternoon and will begin our tour the same day.
Our Travel Agent in Fuzhou has provided the following suggested itinerary:
With regards to a possible China trip in 2012 summer, based on what we have talked briefly, I would like to suggest
you below 18 days itinerary including Chengdu(Sichuan) and Xiamen(Fujian) for your kind reference; at the same time
we'll keep Beijing/Xian/Guillin/Shanghai as the main part unchanged:
D01: Depart Calgary, Canada
D02: Arrive Beijing, China
D03: Beijing, city tour, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Rickshaw tour, etc
D04: Great Wall at Simatai or Jinshanling section
D05: More of Beijing, Olympic Village; in the evening take overnight train to Xian
D06: arrive Xian in the morning, check into hotel; city tour of Xian
D07: Terra Cotta Soldiers & Horses Museum
D08: Xian fly to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province
D09: Chengdu tour to visit Giant Panda's Breeding and Researching Institute, Wuhou Shrine(temple with regards to the
Three Kingdoms); etc.
D10: Day trip to Doujiangyan Ancient Irrigation System, of more than 2100 years old but still in use today!
D11: Fly Chengdu to Guilin, Reed Flute Cave visit
D12: Li River cruise; return to Guilin and make a stop at the rice fields on the way
D13: Fly Guilin to Xiamen, coastal Fujian Province; tours of Xiamen
D14: Day trip to Hua'An Hakka's Earth Dwellings (this is another Hakka's House and close to Xiamen so that we are
able to make it within one day).
D15: Have some more time and tour in Xiamen then fly Xiamen to Shanghai; check in hotel of Shanghai
D16: Full day Shanghai tours, the Bund, Pudong New Development Area, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum, etc
D17: More of Shanghai, tours and shoppings: visit Yu Garden, Old Town and so on
D18: Depart Shanghai for Canada
Of course, this is just tentative and we can further discuss to finalize the one you like the best. Also, please review and kindly
let us know your comments or any other preference of the places you would like to go, we can certainly tailor make the tour
itinerary according to your needs.
Accommodations:
5 Star Hotels
Beijing--Beijing Hilton Double Tree Hotel
Xian-----Xian Shangri-la Golden Flower
Chengdu--Minshan Hotel
Xiamen---Pan Pacific Hotel
Shanghai-Jinjiang Tower Hotel
Tentative Air Flights
Air Canada Flight #185 21JUL Departure Calgary 1205P Arrive Vancouver 1227P
Air Canada Flight #029 21JUL Departure Vancouver 155P Arrive Beijing 355P 22JUL
Air Canada Flight #026 08AUG Departure Shanghai 355P Arrive Vancouver 1155A
Air Canada Flight #216 08AUG Departure Vancouver 200P Arrive Calgary 417P
Value Added All Inclusive Features:
All meals included: Breakfasts, Dinners, Suppers
5 Star Hotels
Group Tour Leader accompanies group for tour duration
Certified National Local English Speaking Guides--Guided Tours
Air conditioned shuttle service by private coach to and from airport
Air conditioned tour coaches
Overnight train ride from Beijing to Xian
Three internal air flights
Admission fees to all day excursions, museums, historical sites
Friendship Stores : Demonstrations in Chinese Art, Jewellery, Artifacts
Not-Included:
Passport
China Visa
Travel insurance
Health Insurance
Tips & Gratuities for Coach drivers & tour guides ($200 CAD ) Tour Leader ( $4 per day)
Local Guide ($3 per day) Coach Driver ($3 per day )
Terms and Conditions:
Tour Cost:
Cost of all inclusive tour ( land package & airfare ) $4,200 CAD
$ 500 CAD non-refundable deposit (Payable to RCL Communications )
Balance for air fare 60 days prior to departure ( Payable to Travel Cuts )
Balance for land package 60 days prior to departure (Payable to RCL Communications
Contact:
Ron Lee
http://leeronald82@gmail.com
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