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This tour is designed for travelers who want to get a brief impression on China in a relaxing pace. In the capital Beijing, you’ll explore the stunning history and culture; with a Yangtze River cruise, you’ll sail along the central China to enjoy the gorgeous Three Gorges scenery as well as authentic lifestyle of Chinese people; in the metropolis Shanghai, you’ll be amazed how fast China is developing at recent years.
Highlights of this tour:
See the iconic sights of China in Beijing which also belongs to the splendid World Heritage Sites - Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties;
Take 4-day downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang in a relaxing pace to view Three Gorges scenery and the world-famous hydraulic engineering - Three Gorges Dam;
Be awed by the skyscrapers in Shanghai Pudong Area on the bank of Huangpu River, witness the fast development of China and get a new impression on China.
Basic Trip Information
Price:
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1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling in low seasons;
2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.
Two full days and a half day sightseeing covering the grand Tiananmen Square, historical Forbidden City, spectacular Temple of Heaven, manmade wonder Great Wall of China, royal park Summer Palace, traditional Hutong, etc.
Day 4~7 Yangtze River Cruise & High Speed Train to Shanghai
Explore the stunning scenery along Yangtze River, such as Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam and interesting excursions to Shibaozhai Pagoda, Shennv Stream, etc. Also relax yourself with rich activities on board.
Day 8~9 Shanghai Tour & Departure
Experience the great contrast of Shanghai by visiting great collections in Shanghai Museum and explore the charming Yuyuan Garden, also discover the modern and prosperous Shanghai World Financial Center, Nanjing Road and the Bund, etc.
Full Itinerary Day by Day
Day 1 Beijing Arrival
Ni Hao! welcome to Beijing,
the iconic city and capital of China! You will be met by our local tour
guide at the arrival hall of Beijing Airport and escorted to your
downtown hotel by a private comfortable vehicle. The rest of the day is
your own to relax. If you want to explore nearby areas, feel free to get
some practical suggestions from your tour guide.
Arrival Ideals: At present, there are many international and domestic flights to Beijing. Besides, you can take a high speed train to this capital city from Shanghai (5-6 hrs), Xian (5.5 hrs), Guangzhou (8-9.5 hrs), etc.
Day 2 Beijing ( B, L )
After breakfast, start to explore the historical face of Beijing with a brief visit to Tiananmen Square, now
the largest city plaza in the world. Tiananmen Gate on the northern
side of the square was the site where Chairman Mao announced the
establishment of the People's Republic of China. Stepping into the
Tiananmen, you will see one of the world’s five most important palaces - the Forbidden City, a huge palace complex of more than
9,000 rooms where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties lived.
Pass through various doorways in this magnificent structure to admire
the beautiful and well preserved buildings decorated with yellow-glazed
tile roofs, white marble bases and splendid colorful paintings.
After lunch, drive to the outskirts of Beijing to spend an enjoyable time in the Summer Palace,
the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. Stroll around
ancient pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and corridors while
feasting your eyes on the vast lotus in Kunming Lake and the colorful
paintings in the Long Corridor.
Optional activities: 1) You can watch a wonderful
Kungfu Show in the Red Theater (Hong Ju Chang) which usually starts at
19:30; 2) Enjoy the classic Chinese art performance of Beijing Opera at
Liyuan Theater between 19:30-21:00.
Woo's group visited Tiananmen Square
Summer Palace Shot by Our Guest Nguyen in 2017
Forbidden City Photographed by Our Customer
Day 3 Beijing ( B, L )
After breakfast, drive about 70km to witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Wall. Visit the Mutianyu,
a less crowded yet well-preserved segment of the Great Wall built in
the Ming Dynasty. It will more than live up to all of your expectations! You’ll
take a cable car to ascend the Great Wall, then hike the most beautiful and
interesting part of Mutianyu. It's a wonderful experience to climb up its
rising towers to enjoy scenic views and take brag-worthy photos of the wall
wriggling along mountain ridges. After the exciting time, descend Mutianyu
Great Wall by cable car. (Note: If energy permits, you can hike up or down
which takes about 40 minutes to climb steps. Please tell your likes to your
travel consultant.)
Continue your trip to Ding Tomb, the mausoleum of a
13th century emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Follow your tour guide to
observe its geomantic arrangement as well as visit the underground
palace for a closer observation. Then drive back to Beijing City and
take a short stop at the Beijing Olympic Village to view its famous
Bird’s Nest and Water Cube from the outside.
Optional activity: After the whole day’s tour, treat yourself a great dinner to taste the famous Peking Roasted Duck at Quanjude.
Ding Tomb
Mutianyu Great Wall Shot by Our Customer Kim
Our customers visited Bird's Nest in 2019
Day 4 Beijing & Flight to Chongqing ( B, L )
After breakfast, drive to the imperial site of the Temple of Heaven.
Originally a site used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for good
harvests, it is now a bustling place where locals take part in
traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying, water
calligraphy, and others.
Then get back to the central city to hop on a rickshaw to experience the Beijing Hutongs - small alleys made by neighboring quadrangle dwellings. Shuttle among
different Hutongs to get a feel of the old Beijing life style, visit
various antique shops and small boutiques, and truly feel the historical
changes of Beijing, also pay a visit to a local family’s home in
the traditional Hutongs.
After the tour, Your Beijing tour is about to end. After lunch, you tour
guide will see you off at Beijing Capital Airport and you will take 3
hours flight to Chongqing.
Upon arrival at Chongqing, you’ll be transferred to Chongqing Chaotianmen Port
to board your cruise ship between 18:00-20:00 that evening. Your
once-in-a-lifetime Yangtze River cruise sails at 21:00! (Please note:
the boarding time and departure piers change based on the ship line,
water level, season, weather, and other factors. Your travel consultants
will ensure you have the actual departure time and boarding pier before
your boarding.)
Chongqing Chaotianmen Port
Hutong Shot by Our Customer Taylor
Temple of Heaven in Beijing Shot by Our Customer
Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise ( B, L, D )
In the morning, wake up leisurely and
enjoy the gentle sunshine shining over the tranquil and beautiful Yangtze
River. It will be colorful and interesting whether you decide to stay onboard
or go ashore at river stops.
Onboard you will enjoy different kinds
of activities, like practicing Tai Chi on the boat’s sundeck, drinking a
relaxing morning coffee, attending a Yangtze River history and culture lecture,
or taking part in the Captain’s Welcome Party and evening shows.
Next follow a local guide and make a
shore excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda, one of the “Pearls” of
the Yangtze River. A gem of Chinese architecture, this 12-story, 18th century
red wooden temple on the northern bank of Yangtze River is an architectural
delight full of legends and beautiful stories. (Note: Comfortable shoes are
highly recommended since there will be lots of stairs to climb up!)
Optional
Excursion: Take a shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City for an
extra fee. Called the “City of Ghosts”, it is endowed with mysterious stories
about underworld and cruel tortures and different kinds of devils and Chinese
demons. Entering this ghost city, you will find many statues of demons and
vivid scenes of their perfidious activities. (Note: Once again, the visit to
Fengdu Ghost City requires much walking and comfortable shoes are again highly
recommended!)
A Lifetime Relaxing Yangtze River Cruise
Shibaozhai Pagoda
Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise ( B, L, D )
Today you will sail through the
spectacular Three Gorges while relaxing on the sun deck
and soak up the breathtaking gorge scenery passing by as you drift through
Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge respectively.
In Wu Gorge you will take an enjoyable
adventure to primitive Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream). Switch
to a smaller boat to sail down this beautiful stream running in a narrow side
gorge where you will have close-up views of high mountain peaks and hanging
coffins on the steep cliff faces. After watching an entertaining music and
dance show of local Tujia ethnic minority, sail back to your ship.
In
the evening, you will enjoy the Captain’s
Farewell Party as well as dancing show with all your mates
onboard to spend a wonderful night.
Optional
Excursion: Take a shore excursion to White Emperor City for
an extra fee. Located at the entrance of Qutang Gorge, this excursion offers
the best viewing spot to appreciate the magnificent Kuimen Gate.
Yangtze River Cruise
Shennv Stream
Day 7 Yangtze Cruise and High Speed Train to Shanghai from Yichang ( B )
After breakfast, you’ll begin to check out and disembark
at Maoping Port. Today’s highlight is a morning excursion to Three Gorges
Dam, the world’s largest hydropower project, located at the middle of
Xiling Gorge near Yichang. You will marvel at this gigantic dam from different
angles, learn more of the background history of the Three Gorges Dam Project and
enjoy the surrounding beautiful landscape and scenery. If you like, you
can take an optional experience to sail through Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift, the largest and the most sophisticated ship
lift in the world, which takes only 40 minutes with fresh insight into the dam
project.
After the dam visiting, you’ll take the bus arranged by
the cruise company heading to Yichang
Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal for leave. Here you will be pick up by
our local guide be
transferred to Yichang East Railway Station for a high speed train to Shanghai.
After arrival in Shanghai, our local tour guide will pick you up at
the train station, and escort you to your hotel for check in. The rest of the
day is free for you to explore this cosmopolitan and lively city.
Disembarkation
Tips: No matter you take Ship
Lift or not, you’ll check out and take your luggage away in this early morning.
(1) Only dam visiting: you’ll take bus from Maoping Port to Three Gorges Dam
for sightseeing, and then arrive at Yichang downtown around 12:30. (2) Dam
& Ship Lift Experience: travelers who are interested in Ship Lift will first
switch to a sightseeing boat to sail through the Ship Lift and then visit Three
Gorges Dam Site. You’ll arrive at Yichang downtown around 13:30.
The Magnificent Giant Three Gorges Dam
Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift
Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal
Day 8 Shanghai ( B, L )
You will take a full day of sightseeing to explore both the past and present of Shanghai. Your first stop is Shanghai Museum,
one of the Best Four Museums in China. This modern museum, with a round
top and a square base which symbolizing the ancient Chinese perception
of the world as "round sky, square earth", has collected many
international-standard exhibits of bronzes, paintings, calligraphy,
sculpture, ceramics, jade from more than 5,000 years ago to the Qing
dynasty. To help you learn about the history and facts
about the relics in the museum easily, an Audio Explanation Device will be
prepared for you. Then you will take an interesting visit to Yu Garden,
a shining star among all the ancient Chinese gardens in Jiangnan. This
garden fully embodies the traditional design of Chinese architecture
with jagged pavilions with elegant decorations, glittering pools with
roving fish, and pine trees sprouting to the sky, all designed to
refresh your mood and spirit. Adjacent to the garden is the Yuyuan Bazaar where
you can savor tasteful local snacks and explore elaborate traditional
Chinese handicrafts and art works. Next, you will drive several
kilometers to enjoy a panoramic view of the modern face of Shanghai from
the 100th floor (474m) of “the Eye of Shanghai” - Shanghai World Financial Center.
You will then be transferred to another popular landmark of Shanghai, Nanjing Road, a
shopping paradise as well as a great place to take a wonderful walk to
experience the modern atmosphere of the City. Lastly, you will stop at
the Bund, originally a simple towpath for transporting
goods but now transformed into a feverish trading district. You will
stroll along the Bund, seeing and feeling the perfect fusion of Chinese
and Western cultures while at the same time taking in the stunning
Shanghai skyline with your own eyes!
Optional activity: Attend an entertaining Acrobatic
Show, including breathtaking “balls of death” acts, chair balancing,
hula hoops, juggling of benches, walking in the air, and other
breathtaking performances (usually performed during 19:30~21:00).
The Landmark Supertall Skyscraper of Modern Shanghai
Tourists Took Photo at The Bund with Backdrop of Lujiazui
Yuyuan Bazaar Shot by Our Customer Paul
Day 9 Shanghai Departure (B, L)
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. First, you will pay a wonderful visit to Jade Buddha Temple, the site of the largest Jade Buddha in the world and numerous religious artifacts, ancient statues and Buddhist scriptures. This peaceful kingdom of Buddhism hidden among modern blocks and dominating mansions is a great place for a nice break in this very busy city.
Next, you will be transferred to Tianzifang which is touristic arts and crafts enclave that has developed from a renovated traditional residential area. It is the typical tourist attraction to appreciate the preservation of local Shikumen architecture. In this place full of rich flavor of life, you can leisurely stroll along the clean old alleys to watch the daily life of local Shanghai people, savor a cup of drink at the open-air café, and find some interesting things in the novel shops to feel the international feature mixed with real Shanghai culture.
In the afternoon, your guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to next destination or home.
Woo's group visited Jade Buddha Temple
Spend Leisure Time at the Mazy Lanes of Tianzifang
Chengdu is famous for Giant Pandas and its idyllic slow pace of daily living.
During this trip, your tour guide will company you to explore the top recommended attractions in Chengdu one by one to experience its authentic culture and history. First of all, take an exciting visit toChengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Then move to Renmin Park to enjoy a cup of traditional Chinese tea in the Renmin Park; Learn about Buddhism culture in Wenshu Temple; Experience traditional Chengdu life in Jinli Old Street...
+2 more days to explore the Ancient heart of China - Xian
Xian, as the capital of 13 ancient China dynasties, is filled with amazing historic and cultural wonders.
With only 2 days, you can travel the best highlights of ancient capital Xian at an enjoyable pace. The Day 1 is a full day visit to the famous Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Local Snack Street - Muslim Quarter. On Day 2, you have a half day for visiting to the symbol of Xian - Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and having an educational learning in Shaanxi History Museum. The rest time is free for departure.
+3 more days to explore all Guilin Highlights (Li River, Yangshuo and Longji)
Guilin, the darling of tourists!
Guilin is famous for having the best landscape under Heaven which can be seen in three most popular places - Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng. Only 3 days are needed to get them all in a single trip. You will visit the essential sites in the city, enjoy a relaxing cruise along Li River, and have a pleasant time of countryside exploration in Yangshuo Town. Another highlight is the unique trip to Longji Terrace which is an ideal place for experiencing ethnic culture, hiking and photography.
The quotation for this trip is from
Request Per Person
1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons. 2. This price is subject to change according your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.
3. This price is only valid to March 31, 2024.
4. Reference exchange rate of USD 1=RMB 6.85. The final quote is based on current exchange rate. It may change according to the currency fluctuation, while the RMB quotation will be remained the same.
What's included?
Professional licensed English-speaking guide;
Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary;
Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4-star standard);
Necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary;
Domestic flights or high-speed train as listed in the itinerary;
Airport (or train) pick up and drop off;
Cable cars to ride up and down Mutianyu Great Wall;
Audio explanation device in Shanghai Museum;
Luggage Transfers: between airports (railway station) and hotels;
All meals as listed( “B” for Chinese and Western breakfast buffet in your hotel; “L” for Chinese Lunch in local restaurant; “D” for Chinese dinner in local restaurant.);
Accident insurance;
Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
What's excluded?
China visa;
Personal expenses;
Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;
Single Room Supplement;
Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary;
Recommended optional activities;
Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary;
Excess Baggage Charges;
Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.
Check What our delighted customers are saying about our services.
Hello Wonder,
Loved the cruise - especially the included excursions, special arrangement for English speaking guides, new boat, and friendly service!
Claus
Claus‚ USA, November 15, 2023
Dear Rita Jiang,
Thanks for your message. We have just landed back in Santiago and we are a bit "out" at the moment. We will come back again to you with some photos and more detailed comments. Now, just a summary: it was great, everything run smoothly and we are very happy to have arranged the travel with you. The problem with the hotel was just a human, understandable mistake and anyway it was arranged very promptly and well: the new room was also very good and the Maria´s guidance in Beijing was outstanding. The only "black spot" on the whole tour was the room in Shanghai: the hotel was great, very well located, breakfast very good, but the room they assigned to us was old, small and not in accordance to the hotel category. I think it was even small for a single person and the shower was just an old fixed thing inside the bathtube with cheap plastic courtains. I guess that is more a failure of the hotel itself, but we wanted to let you know. Anyway ,we had a very good time in Shanghai.
Jose
Jose‚ Spain, November 15, 2023
Hi Leo,
My Summary Comments:-
I must admit it is good fortune to be able to work with Leo to plan and arrange a short tour of preferred sights which I have not done before or to revisit from my previous visits around the Guilin area. Leo’s unfailing promptness to respond to my impromptu emailed enquiries and queries is commendable and helpful to effortlessly facilitate a fulfilling itinerary.
I have now completed a comfortable and absolutely satisfying three days trip with helpful and friendly guides and drivers and comfortable transport together with pleasant hotels accommodations.
Thank you Leo and also to your Chengdu Bamboo International Tours Co.Ltd.
Sum
Sum‚ Singapore, November 15, 2023
Hi Wonder,
Please see my comments below.
1. Yes, the travel consultant was very fast in answering my email and very clear in his explanation.
2. The service of both tour guides in Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou was excellent, very impressed with the quality of the tour guides provided by your company.
3. Yes, will definitely recommend your company but pricing is a little on the high side given the quality of hotels provided.
Sai
Sai‚ Singapore, November 15, 2023
Dear Wonder,
Thanks for organising our trip and we appreciated your prompt replies. It was a pleasant and wonderful trip to China.
Here, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Nancy of Yichang. Our Yichang flight to Guangzhou was cancelled without notifying us. We arrived at the airport only to be informed of it. Nancy swiftly took action and changed our flight from Wuhan-Guangzhou and rushed us to the train station to take the high speed train to Wuhan. We managed to arrive in time and back in Kuala Lumpur now. Nancy proves to be a very efficient and reliable guide. Thanks!
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To make your life more colorful and interesting, you could take our best-selected optional activities in the most popular destinations like Beijing and Shanghai.
You have the final say whether you want it or not. It would be better to decide when you are in the destinations. On one hand, the shows and performances may change according to season and weather. On the other hand, you can check your physical condition, time and discuss with your experienced local guide who may give you useful suggestions. If you are interested, your patient guide will accompany you there and escort you back to your hotel. Please pay attention that extra fee is charged for the optional shows and activities.
In Beijing
Option One: Beijing Kungfu Show
Place: Beijing Red Theater
Show Time: Daily 17:15 - 18:30 and 19:30 - 20:45
Nearby Attractions: Temple of Heaven
Useful Advice: You’d better watch it after visiting Temple of Heaven on the second day in Beijing.
Beijing Kung Fu Show is a mix of traditional martial arts and modern dance which has become the most loved Kung Fu show in China. The Kung Fu show not only shows about the performance of Chinese Kung Fu, but also tells about the story of Chinese young boy who dreams to become a Kung Fu master. The whole story includes seven scenes from “Initiation”, “Learning”, “Casting”, “Illusion”, “Remorse”, “Passing through the Gate”, to “Enlightenment”. It will be a memorable experience to watch the Legend of Kung Fu when traveling in Beijing.
Option Two: Beijing Roast Duck
Place: Several restaurants are offered. You may use the one close to tourist sites and your hotel.
Nearby Attractions: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven
Useful Advice: Enjoy Beijing Roast Duck after visiting Great Wall on the third day in Beijing.
To enjoy the local flavor of Beijing, you should not miss Beijing Roast Duck. The roast duck is with thin, crisp skin and tempting color and its meat is fresh, tender, rich and fat but not greasy. Getting into the roast duck restaurants, you could catch the chance to know more about how a Beijing Roast Duck is made and watch the cook slice the duck into pieces with both skin and meat for each. When taste the duck, you could wrap duck, scallion, cucumber in a pancake or a sesame bun. Also, you could choose some other spices and sauce when tasting the delicious duck.
Option Three: Beijing Opera
Place: Yiyuan Theater
Show Time: 19:30 - 20:50
Nearby Attractions: Temple of Heaven
Useful Advice: A good optional activity for you who have more free evenings in Beijing
Beijing Opera is the quintessence of Chinese culture which combines literature, music, dance, vocal performance, fine arts, acrobatics and many other arts. Travelers could enjoy charming Beijing Opera in Liyuan Theater in the evening. The repertoire of Liyuan is an interesting combination of delightful humor and old Beijing culture. You could enjoy the four parts Beijing Opera repertoires - “Farewell My Concubine”, “The Crossroads”, “A Bird in Cage” and “Drunken Beauty”. By enjoying the repertoires, you could have better understanding about the four main types of performers, Chinese literature, music and art.
In Shanghai
Option One: Shanghai Acrobatic Show
Place: Several world class theaters are offered. You could use the one based on your likes.
Show Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Watching acrobatic in Shanghai is a magic experience for an exciting out in Shanghai. It is performed by the main troupes - Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe or Shanghai Circus World. Travelers could watch world famous Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe performs programs like Hula Hoops, Squeezing through the Barrel, Juggling Benches, Balancing on the Chair, Pagoda of Benches, Bicycle Skill, Play Diabolo, Kicking Bowls on the Bicycle, etc. Also, enjoy the famous “Ball of Death” with fast action and fun. If you like, you could choose to watch “Era - Intersection of Time” with many highlights presented.
Option Two: Experience High-tech Maglev Train
Route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Shanghai Longyang Road Station
Operation Time: Longyang Road Station: First Train: 06:45; Last Train: 21:40. Pudong Internation Airport Station: First Train: 07:02; Last Train: 21:42.
Useful Advice: Make sure you’ll arrive at Pudong Airport and arrival time is able to take it.
If you arrive in Shanghai at Pudong International Airport, taking a high-tech maglev train to Pudong New Area will be awesome experience for your first stop in Shanghai. Also, you could transfer from downtown to the airport. It is available from 06:45 to 21:42, with services every 15 to 20 minutes. The 30 km journey just takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds. You could imagine how fast it is.
Option Three: Cruise on Huangpu River
Available Cruising: in the daytime & at night
Duration: about 45 minutes
Useful Advice: Cruise ships vary in size, decoration and amenities. Choose the one which best suits for your time.
Huangpu River is a silent eyewitness to Shanghai’s history and development. Taking a cruise on Huangpu River will let you witness modern side of Shanghai and feel the old Shanghai culture. The cruise ships usually depart from the wharf close to the Bund. After board on the ship, you’ll view many spectacular sights both on the west and east bank along Huangpu River. Along west bank, see The Bund, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Waibaidu Bridge, etc. Along the east bank, view Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, Lujiazui Financial Zone, etc.
Travel Tips for Traveling China
Beijing Great Wall Hiking Tips
You need to pack some personal gears, such as light and comfortable walking shoes, outdoor coat
and pants.
You'd better also pack sun cream, sun glasses.
Tibet Travel Tips
1. A valid passport, a valid China visa and Tibet Permits are necessary documents for traveling
in Tibet.
2. In Tibet, we suggest you avoid strong activity; do not take shower at the first day; drink
more water
and avoid of alcohol; better not to take oxygen if your AMS symptoms are mild. Always remember
that
if you have any problems or feel uncomfortable, please tell your guide immediately or contact
our
travel consultant.
3. A windbreaker, a pair of durable and comfortable shoes, a down jacket (better with hat),
sunscreen
cream, sun block, skin cream and lip balm, sunglasses, medicine for urgent use.
Panda Volunteer in Chengdu
Chengdu Research Base of Panda Breeding is only available to see giant pandas. If you are interested in
giant panda volunteer experience, please extend to Dujiangyan Panda Base, Wolong Shenshuping
Panda
Base or Ya'an Bifengxia Panda Base instead.
High Speed Train Experience
Taking high speed train to travel around China will be unique and special experience for you.
Instead
of taking flight, you can take high speed train from Beijing to Xian/Xian to Beijing, Chengdu
to
Chongqing, Yichang to Shanghai/Shanghai to Yichang, etc. All are within comfortable traveling
time
to reach the destinations. If you are interested, please feel free to ask our travel
consultants
to arrange high speed train for you.
Practical Info about Traveling with Us
Restaurant & Food
Vegetarian food Requirement
Vegetarian food in Chinese cuisine culture is usually divided into 3 categories: the Monastery
Vegetarian
Food, the Court Vegetarian Food and the Folk Vegetarian Food. And the main ingredients are:
soybean,
taro powder, mushrooms, fresh vegetables and tofu (bean curd). It will be easier to find the
vegetarian
restaurants in big cities of china, such as: Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, HK, etc.
If allergic to some food
We suggest you to list any food or ingredients that you are allergic to and let our travel
consultant
know. Then your travel consultant will mark them in the guide’s itinerary, so that our guides
in
different cities can make some preparations and arrangements in advance.
Do our guide and driver join the meal with us?
The tour guides and driver will be at the same restaurants with you, but they will only join the
meal
when you invite. Sometimes the drivers are shy to join as they usually eat fast and could not
understand
English talk around the table, so the guide will be with you more often.
Will we be able to try some local foods during our visit?
Yes, you will. There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private
guide
will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants, if you
are
interested in local food tasting. But remember, some local snacks may not match your stomach,
so
ask your guided for more information before eating.
Shopping
What to buy in China?
In China, there are myriads of souvenirs for visitors, and each city has its own specialty.
Some of the best buys are:
Beijing: Cloisonné; Fresh water pearls
Xi'an: Replicas of the Terra Cotta soldiers; Tangsancai (Tang Dynasty hand
painted China);
Antique Furniture
Shanghai: Silk carpets
Hangzhou: Longjing Tea; Silk
Suzhou: Silk
Guilin: Scroll paintings; China Southern Sea Pearls
Yunnan: Mounted Butterflies; Pure tea; Dali Batik (tie-dyed fabric)
Xinjiang: Carpets; jade articles
Tibet: Thang-ka(tanka)(Sheep skin wall hangings)
How to bargain?
Bargains are not acceptable in big supermarkets and department stores. But in some night markets
or tourist
shops, you can bargain for a lower price, since the vendors always ask for very high price for
a
certain item. You’d better ask the opinion of the guide first, and then the guide will tell you
the
real value and quality of the item. Please note that when the bargain is processing, the guide
will
be hesitate to help as it may annoy the bosses. Just try to let the guides know you will
bargain
in advance.
What to do with persistent vendors?
If you do not need something from them, just do not ask for price. Some of the venders are very
persisted,
and if they keep selling things to you, you can simply say “No, thanks.” (Chinese
pronunciation:
”Bu, XieXie”). If they do not give up, you just keep silence. Silence is sometimes useful to
handle
this situation.
More Tips for free-time shopping
1. If you think you have no desire or interest, you do not feel embarrassed to let our
guide know
DIRECTLY (since some of our guides are enthusiastic in taking you shopping)
2. Better to choose the shops run by the state when buying expensive articles.
3. Do not shop everything in one city, because every place has its unique local products
which worth
buying.
4. Do not feel obligate to buy anything only because the shop attendants are very kind to
you.
5. Be smart consumers. Do not spend big money on things you are not familiar with. Do ask
for shop
guarantee, contacts and certificates when purchasing big items like antiques, jade, arts
pieces.
6. Leave plenty of time for transactions. When you see something you like - buy it.
Usually, you
would not find it elsewhere and you would not have time to go back.
7. Always verify the date of antiques before you purchase them. Antiques dated before 1795
cannot
legally be exported.
8. Articles made from rare wild animals are contraband and will be confiscated by customs
without
compensation.
Private tour & Group Tour
A: Private tours
1. Private guide, driver and vehicle are for your exclusive use; no matter you are
individually,
or in a family or friends group. The tour is run exclusively for you without strangers.
2. Every itinerary can be customized to meet your specific interests/ wishes, that is, you
can choose
your favored hotels, sightseeing spots, the tour length, means of transportation, budget,
etc.
All are free of charge.
3. Start the tour on any date you want.
4. Escort you through the whole tour. All private transfers during the tour are offered,
including
airport/train station transfer, hotel-attractions round trip transfer.
5. The sightseeing during the tour could be based on your own timetable and pace. Flexible
to change
at your short notice.
6. Ideal for people who need considerate care and assistance, such as elderly, the
disabled, families
with small children.
B: Group tours
1. Low Price;
2. Share a guide and driver;
3. Share a clean, safe and air-conditioned vehicle;
4. Good chance for you to meet and make friends from all over the world;
5. Tour date is fixed and unchangeable.
Emergency calls
Call your guide, or if you can’t find your guide, call your travel consultant or our office
immediately.
All the phone numbers include in our confirmation letter. Keep the letter with your during your
trip.
Note: As our Beijing office is using the different guide arranging system, so
we will not
be able to provide the Beijing guide information until the day before you arrival, but once we
have
it, we will email you immediately.
How Our Teams Serve you at China Discovery
"Highest Standards of Quality and Honesty" is the core value of each
specialized team at
China Discovery.
Eveyone in our company is working hard for only one goal, which is to ensure the highest level
of service,
luxury, and attention to detail from the minute you begin planning your trip, to the day you
return
home.
1-on-1 Travel Consultant
Our travel consultants are professional, experienced and responsible, helping
you from the
very beginning to the end of your China trip!
After sending us an inquiry, one of our travel consultants will get back to you within
0.5~23.5
hrs. In the next few days, he/she will be working closely with you to formulate a
customized
tour plan, as well as providing professional suggestions based on your travel
interests,
time, and budget.
Beside, he/she will keep in contact with you during your entire tour in China,
continually checking
if everything is going well as planned.
We're working at Chengdu Bamboo International Tours, local based in Chengdu.
Local Tour Guides
Our local guide in every destination is not only very friendly, enthusiastic
but also very
informative and knowledgeable.
Once you arrive in the destination, the patient and punctual guides will pick you up and
take
you to get under skin of the city at your own pace. By in-depth discovery and
explanation,
they’ll show you more about the history, culture, customs and authentic local life.
Throughout
the journey, they're not only expert guides who take care of all the details but also
fellow
travelers who are dedicated to help you explore in comfort and style.
Our guides are passionate about what they do, and it shows all the way!
Local Drivers & Vehicle
Using our private transfer service makes you comfortable, relaxed and worry
free all the
way!
Our private service includes licensed drivers with many years’ driving experience and
air-conditioned,
non-smoking, clean and well-maintained cars/vans. Drivers are local, polite, friendly
and
helpful, taking you to your tourist sites, hotels, airport/train stations in safety.
All
kinds of vehicle are offered, and yours depends on the size of your group. Usually, we
offer
sedan cars, SUVs, business vans (MPV) and different types of buses, all with extra
space
for your luggage.
Our private transfer service guarantees you the highest comfort!
Comfortable & Homelike Hotels
In each destination, you’ll enjoy a comfortable stay in a great location!
The hotels we choose are based on star rating, great locations, well-equipped
facilities, cozy
bed, high quality service and guests’ feedbacks. Choices are a lot ranging from luxury
5
star, comfortable 4 star to budget 3 star. You could decide where to stay to best suit
for
your budget and likes. Generally, the hotels have both Western and Chinese breakfast
with
a wide choices.
If you have already got an ideal hotel, please feel free to tell our travel consultants
and they'll
book the hotel for you.
Have good sleep in our well-selected hotels in all the destinations of
China.
Meals & Dining
We can satisfy all the dietary requirements no matter you want Chinese local
food, western
food, vegetarian food or muslin food.
The restaurants we will take you for lunch or dinner are all designated tourist
restaurants approved
by local tourist administration bureau. They have very good sanitary conditions and the
food
is prepared fresh and clean.
There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private guide
will
be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants to
taste
like Beijing Roast Duck, Xian Dumpling Dinner, Sichuan Hotpot, etc., if you are
interested
in local food tasting.
All the dining options will satisfy your stomach!
Customize your own China Tour
We are here to help you design your own travel experience in China which suits your
specific needs
best. Tailor make now!
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