16 Days/13 Nights China Discovery From $3,559 As of Jan 01, 2010. Above price includes airfare, fuel surcharge, applicable taxes and fees.
(Single Supplement Charge from: $900)
For departure from other cities, please contact us.
Tuesday departures only.
Optional extension available. Please see below for more information.
Operated by China Discovery Tours
  
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International & China Domestic airfare
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Thirteen (13) nights hotel accommodations in
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Beijing:
3 nights at Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing or similar
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Xian:
2 nights at Jinshi International Hotel or similar
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Guilin:
2 nights at Royal Garden Hotel or similar
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Shanghai:
3 nights New World Mayfair Hotel or similar
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Hong Kong:
3 nights Harbour Plaza 8 Degree Hotel or similar
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Fourteen (14) american breakfasts, nine (9) lunches and eight (8) dinners.
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Sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary.
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Tour admissions and entrance fees for programs or places mentioned in the itinerary.
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Meal Codes:
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AB =
American Breakfast
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L =
Lunch
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D =
Dinner
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SD =
Specialty Dinner
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Professional English-speaking tour guide service in each city.
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Above price is per person based on double occupancy at a standard type room and is subject to change without notice depending on the exchange rate between US Dollar & Chinese Yuan.
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Prices/Quotations will not be guaranteed until all requested arrangements are confirmed and full payment has been received.
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Business Class upgrade available with additional charge.
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Please see below for departures, fare information and Terms & Conditions.
Optional Tour Extensions (additional charges apply): • Tokyo (6D/5N) • Kyoto (6D/5N) • Tokyo & Kyoto (7D/6N) • Hong Kong (4D/3N) • Taipei (3D/2N) • Bangkok (4D/3N) • Bangkok & Phuket (8D/7N) • Bangkok & Chiang Mai (8D/7N) • Ho Chi Minh City (4D/3N)
Tour Fare (per person):
Departure
Return
Tour Fare Per Person
02. 09 (Tue)
02. 24 (Wed)
USD3,559
02. 23 (Tue)
03. 10 (Wed)
USD 3,559
03. 16 (Tue)
03. 31 (Wed)
USD 3,559
03. 30 (Tue)
04. 14 (Wed)
USD 3,909
04. 13 (Tue)
04. 28 (Wed)
USD 3,909
04. 27 (Tue)
05. 12 (Wed)
USD 3,709
05. 11 (Tue)
05. 26 (Wed)
USD 3,809
05. 25 (Tue)
06. 09 (Wed)
USD 3,809
06. 08 (Tue)
06. 23 (Wed)
USD 3,809
06. 22 (Tue)
07. 07 (Wed)
USD 3,859
07. 06 (Tue)
07. 21 (Wed)
USD 3,859
07. 20 (Tue)
08. 04 (Wed)
USD 3,809
Departure
Return
Tour Fare Per Person
08. 03 (Tue)
08.18 (Wed)
USD 3,809
08. 17 (Tue)
09. 01 (Wed)
USD 3,809
08. 31 (Tue)
09. 15 (Wed)
USD 3,859
09. 14 (Tue)
09. 29 (Wed)
USD 3,859
09. 28 (Tue)
10. 13 (Wed)
USD 3,959
10. 12 (Tue)
10. 27 (Wed)
USD 3,959
10. 26 (Tue)
11. 10 (Wed)
USD 3,959
11. 09 (Tue)
11. 24 (Wed)
USD 3,709
11. 23 (Tue)
12. 08 (Wed)
USD 3,709
12. 07 (Tue)
12. 22 (Wed)
USD 3,709
12. 21 (Tue)
01. 05 (Wed)
USD 3,859
*Child (2-11) fare is 75% of adult price when rooming with two paying adults, without an extra bed.
Prices do not include:
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Chinese Visa
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Travel Insurance
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Single Supplement $900
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Add-on Airfare: Discounted airfare from your hometown to LAX. We will take responsibility for changes that need to be made so that you do not need to worry about it. Please contact us for add-on airfare prices.
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Tips: We recommend $5 per day per person to the national guides. You do not have to tip the bus drivers and local guides individually. The national guide will take care of their respective tips.
DAY
SCHEDULE
MEALS
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Depart from LAX Board a Trans-Pacific flight to Beijing.
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Beijing Arrive in Beijing in the early morning. Prior to checking into the hotel, we visit sites of the 2008 Olympic Games such as the Bird’s Nest (outside) and the Water Cube (outside). After resting up, we visit the Summer Palace and a pearl factory.
AB,L,D
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Beijing After breakfast, we visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, we are treated to a famous Peking Duck Welcome Banquet.
AB,L,SD
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Beijing Along the way to the Great Wall, we stop by a jade factory. After exploring the Great Wall, lunch is served. We then return to the city for shopping followed by dinner and a Kung Fu show.
AB,L,D
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Beijing - Xian The morning is free to take an optional Hutong Tour before a flight to Xian. In Xian, we attend a spectacular Tang Dynasty Show and later indulge ourselves with a Chinese Dumpling Banquet.
AB,L,SD
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Xian Spend an exciting day as we visit the Terracotta Warriors excavation site. Three pits contain over 7,300 warriors, horses and chariots crafted more than 2,000 years ago in honor of China’s first Emperor Qin Shi Huang. After lunch, we continue to the Big Goose Pagoda and the Ancient City Wall.
AB,L,D
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Xian - Guilin In the morning, we take a flight to Guilin. Explore Elephant Trunk Hill and later marvel at the stalagmites in the Reed Flute Cave.
AB,L,D
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Guilin We cruise down the Li River and arrive at Yangshuo free market. In the evening, we attend a Folk Dance and Song Show.
AB,L,D
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Guilin - Shanghai Depart Guilin for Shanghai where we visit Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai District, and take a ride up the famous Pearl TV Tower. After lunch we stroll along Nanjing Road and the Bund.
AB,L
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Shanghai - Suzhou Today we visit Suzhou, known for its delicate gardens. In Suzhou we visit Tiger Hill, the Lingerin Garden and Silk Factory #1 before returning to Shanghai. An optional Shanghai Harbor cruise or Shanghai Acrobat Show completes the day.
AB,L,D
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Shanghai Free day to explore Shanghai. We suggest visiting the Shanghai Expo beginning May 01, 2010 through October 31, 2010!
AB
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Shanghai - Hong Kong Take a flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival in Hong Kong, check into our hotel in the "Golden Miles" the shopping and entertainment district.
AB
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Hong Kong Enjoy a half day city tour of Hong Kong, which includes visiting Victoria's Peak and Nathan Road.
AB
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Hong Kong Free day to explore Hong Kong.Free morning in Hong Kong before catching a flight back home.
AB
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Hong Kong - USA Free morning in Hong Kong before catching a flight back home.
AB
Great Wall
Forbidden City
Summer Palace
Terra Cotta Warriors
Hong Kong
Terms & Conditions:
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Sightseeing: While the sightseeing program is specified in the itinerary, final itinerary may be modified as determined by the tour guides based on local circumstances beyond the control of JTB. Such circumstances include but are not limited to: weather, acts of God, dangers, incidents at sea, fire, break down in machinery or equipment, acts of government or authorities and wars. JTB will make every effort to follow predetermined itinerary as accurately as possible.
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Unsued Tour Features: Any unused tour feature, either on air transportation or for land arrangements are not refundable or exchangeable.
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Revisions: One revision is allowed free of charge after your reservation is confirmed, based on availability. A revision fee of $50 per person will be added for any date or itinerary change within 60 days of departure and will be treated as a cancellation and new booking. Regular cancellation fees may apply.
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Postponement: Tours may be postponed up to 60 days before departure with written notice. Revision fees will apply, insurance amount will be forfeited and visa fees will be deducted if visas have been issued. Your balance will be kept with JTB and will be applied to any departure booked within one year from date of postponement. Balances will be considered forfeited if future travel is not booked within one year of postponement date.
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Late Booking Fee: Any booking made within 45 days of departure date is considered late booking. The customer must provide final payment within 7 days of the time of booking, plus $150 late fee.
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Deposit: A deposit of $300 per person is required at time of booking. Reservation will automatically be cancelled if deposit is not received within 7 days after confirmation of reservation. Receipt of deposit confirms your reservation and is applied toward final payment.
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Final Payment: Final payment for the balance of tour fare is due in our office no later than 60 days prior to departure. If your payment is not received by the due date, the reservation will be subject to cancellation and the deposit will be forfeited.
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Cancellations: All cancellations will only be accepted upon receipt of written notice. Tour postponements within 60 days of departure or tour cancellations will be assessed as follows per person:
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A transaction fee of $150 per person will be charged for any purposes of cancellation.
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Cancellation penalties are strictly enforced and are as follows:
60 days or more................$300
59 -45 days.......................25% of total cost
44 - 8 days........................40% of total cost
7 - 3 days..........................50% of total cost
2 Days and Departure Day..........................100% of total cost
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The visa fees are non-refundable for any purpose of cancellation if visa has been issued.
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Ticket Revision/Cancellation Fee: Once tickets are issued, a $350 per ticket revision/cancellation fee will apply to each ticket plus the cost of express mail charges. This fee is subject to change. We reserve the right issue airline ticket immediately upon receipt of your deposit.
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Deviation Charge: A $100 charge per person will be assessed for any purpose of deviation from the tours. For a minimal additional fee, we will provide necessary transfers.