China FAM Trip -Classic 10 Days
Beijing - Qufu - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Shanghai
Departure: Apr 16, 2020
Bullet Train Experience
This incredible price is guaranteed once your deposit of $500 is made. The trip is non-refundable from tour operator, so Travel Insurance can be purchased separately to protect your investment.
The price includes accommodations, tour, roundtrip airfare from the following gateways:
From Phoenix, AZ $1,800.00 USD
From Denver, CO $1,800.00 USD
From Dallas, TX $1,800.00 USD
From SanFrancisco $1,800.00 USD
***Price is per person & based on double occupancy.
If traveling single and want your own room, add $390 to price.
This is a "FAM" trip. A Familiarization trip that a tour operator invites travel agents on so that agents, in return, will feel comfortable booking their clients on. I don't get to travel for free, but sometimes I am blessed by getting invited on a nice FAM trip like this one. Usually FAM's allow for 1 companion for an extra fee. This company is allowing me to invite 1 companion + and up to 8 clients at the same price!!!
The Great Wall of China is on my bucket list, everything else is a bonus!!
See details below. If interested don't delay contact me! First come, first serve!
Deposit of $500 due now. Final payment due January 20th, 2020.
Flights are from the gateways mentioned, you are responsible for arriving to/from gateway.
The price includes accommodations, tour, roundtrip airfare from the following gateways:
From Phoenix, AZ $1,800.00 USD
From Denver, CO $1,800.00 USD
From Dallas, TX $1,800.00 USD
From SanFrancisco $1,800.00 USD
***Price is per person & based on double occupancy.
If traveling single and want your own room, add $390 to price.
This is a "FAM" trip. A Familiarization trip that a tour operator invites travel agents on so that agents, in return, will feel comfortable booking their clients on. I don't get to travel for free, but sometimes I am blessed by getting invited on a nice FAM trip like this one. Usually FAM's allow for 1 companion for an extra fee. This company is allowing me to invite 1 companion + and up to 8 clients at the same price!!!
The Great Wall of China is on my bucket list, everything else is a bonus!!
See details below. If interested don't delay contact me! First come, first serve!
Deposit of $500 due now. Final payment due January 20th, 2020.
Flights are from the gateways mentioned, you are responsible for arriving to/from gateway.
DAILY ITINERARY:
Day 1. Home Town - Beijing (In-Flight Meals)
Today your amazing China tour begin. You will board the outbound flight to Beijing. Enjoy the on board food, beverage and the entertainment. It takes about 13 hours.
Day 2. Arrive Beijing (In-Flight Meals)
We arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Beijing Capital International Airport has rapidly ascended in rankings of the world's busiest airports in the past decade. Up on Arrival, greeted by our local tour guide at the arrival hall and transfer to your luxury hotel. You will have free time to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone.
Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar
Day 3. Beijing (Breakfast, Peking Duck Dinner)
This morning, you will sight-see Tiananmen Square, which is noted as the largest public square in the world and then the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. Later stop at a Pearl Factory to gain a little knowledge of fresh pearls. In the evening, you will enjoy a welcome Peking duck dinner.Optional: Hutong tour with rickshaw & lunch at local family ($39/person) Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar
Day 4. Beijing (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today you will visit The Great Wall! Visiting the Great Wall is a delightful must for visitors to China. The Great Wall is one of the seven greatest man-made wonders of the world and is definitely the focal point of China. You will walk along one of the three greatest mountain passes - Juyongguan Pass. After that, you will have lunch where you can take some rest. Afterward you will visit the Jade Museum to learn the history of Jade. In Chinese, jade is pronounced as 'Yu', and it has a history in China of at least four thousand years. Later visit Traditional Chinese Medicine Center. In the evening, you can choose the optional tour.
Optional: The Golden Mask Dynasty Show (Family friendly with spectacular costumes and ballet dancing with acrobats thrown in) ($49/person)
Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar
Day 5. Beijing - Qufu (Bullet Train) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today after breakfast, you will take a bullet train to Qufu, Shandong. Qufu, which is best known as the hometown of Confucius. The city contains numerous historic palaces, temples and cemeteries. When you arrive you will have lunch then you will visit the Temple of Confucius.
Hotel: Oriental Confucian Garden Hotel or similar
Day 6. Qufu - Suzhou (Bullet Train) (Breakfast)
Today after breakfast you will take a bullet train to Suzhou, which dates back to 514 BC, is sometimes called the "Venice of the East". Today you will visit Shan Tang Street, which has always been regarded as the first name of Suzhou ancient streets. It has a long history of about 1100 years, its layout and architecture are the best to represent the characteristics of Suzhou's old alleys, and it has connections to many ancient Chinese celebrities and anecdotes.
Optional: Boat ride on the Grand Canal with a walk around the local Neighborhood ($29/person) Hotel: Pan Pacific Suzhou or similar
Day 7. Suzhou - Hangzhou (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today you will visit the Lingering Garden of Suzhou. The Lingering Garden is a renowned classical Chinese garden and is recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. China is known for its silk, so for sure we will take you to the Silk Spinning Factory. Then, we'll drive you to Hangzhou. Hangzhou is one of the seven capitals of ancient China. Take a small boat ride on the West Lake which reveals the ethereal beauty of Hangzhou's willow draped islands. You will admire the Su Causeway. It was built in the fifth year of Yuanyou Period in the Northern Song Dynasty (1090) and has evolved since then. At that time, Su Shi (Dongpo), a poet known as the prefect in Hangzhou Prefecture, had the West Lake dredged, and built the Su Causeway by dredged silt.
Hotel: Grand New Century Hotel Yuhang Hanghzou or similar
Day 8. Hangzhou - Shanghai (Breakfast, Lunch)
This morning, we will visit the Green Tea Village in Hangzhou since Hangzhou is known for its green tea. The best harvests of the tea was traditionally reserved for government officials and the wealthy elite. Here, you can try some free samples of fresh tea like a traditional Chinese. After this wonderful experience, we will then drive you to Shanghai to visit the Bund. Shanghai is divided by the Huang Pu River into eastern and western sections. Modern mega high rises are seen on the eastern side while traditional European style architecture may be seen on the western side. The Bund is a five-block riverfront promenade with many of Shanghai's banks and trading houses.
Optional: Shanghai Lujiazui FTDZ & Huangpu River cruise ($49 per person) Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Pudong or similar
Day 9. Shanghai (Breakfast)
Today is free on your own, or you are welcomed to join our optional tours.
Optional 1: Shanghai day tour with Maglev Train Experience ($49/person)
Sight-see Shanghai’s highlights: Sight-see Shanghai’s highlights, Local Souvenir & gifts Bazaar where you can do some last minute shopping. Continue to modern Xintiandi. Also, you will have the chance to experience Maglev Train, which can reach almost 390KM per hour.
Optional 2: ERA Acrobats Show ($49/person) #1 of 34 Concerts & Shows in Shanghai through TripAdvisor Optional 3: Full day tour to Xi'an lunch included with round trip air ticket (US$599/person)
The highlight of the optional Xian day-tour is the world-known Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the eighth world-wonder. The Terra Cotta Army is famous for its large scale, uncountable figures as well as overwhelming momentum. Visit the Terra Cotta Army replication factory to see how the figures were produced.
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Pudong or similar
Day 10. Shanghai - Hometown (Breakfast)
Your amazing China tour ends today. Our tour guide will say goodbye to you at the airport, return home.
Included:
International Air for air-inclusive package
China domestic ground/train transportation as shown on the itinerary.
Hotels in each city as shown on the itinerary
Meals as mentioned on the itinerary
Entrance fees as mentioned on the itinerary
English Speaking Tour guide in each city
Not Included:
Expenditure of a personal nature
Gratuity: Suggested USD$8-10/person/day
China visa: 10-year multiple entry USD $219/person
Cancellation:
All deposits are non-refundable; non-transferable. All final balances are non-refundable; non-transferable.
Remarks:
The itinerary may subject to minor changes based on local situations.
When the total number of tour members should fall below 10 people, China tour reserves the right to cancel the tour and the tour cost will be fully refunded.
Day 1. Home Town - Beijing (In-Flight Meals)
Today your amazing China tour begin. You will board the outbound flight to Beijing. Enjoy the on board food, beverage and the entertainment. It takes about 13 hours.
Day 2. Arrive Beijing (In-Flight Meals)
We arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Beijing Capital International Airport has rapidly ascended in rankings of the world's busiest airports in the past decade. Up on Arrival, greeted by our local tour guide at the arrival hall and transfer to your luxury hotel. You will have free time to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone.
Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar
Day 3. Beijing (Breakfast, Peking Duck Dinner)
This morning, you will sight-see Tiananmen Square, which is noted as the largest public square in the world and then the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. Later stop at a Pearl Factory to gain a little knowledge of fresh pearls. In the evening, you will enjoy a welcome Peking duck dinner.Optional: Hutong tour with rickshaw & lunch at local family ($39/person) Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar
Day 4. Beijing (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today you will visit The Great Wall! Visiting the Great Wall is a delightful must for visitors to China. The Great Wall is one of the seven greatest man-made wonders of the world and is definitely the focal point of China. You will walk along one of the three greatest mountain passes - Juyongguan Pass. After that, you will have lunch where you can take some rest. Afterward you will visit the Jade Museum to learn the history of Jade. In Chinese, jade is pronounced as 'Yu', and it has a history in China of at least four thousand years. Later visit Traditional Chinese Medicine Center. In the evening, you can choose the optional tour.
Optional: The Golden Mask Dynasty Show (Family friendly with spectacular costumes and ballet dancing with acrobats thrown in) ($49/person)
Hotel: Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar
Day 5. Beijing - Qufu (Bullet Train) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today after breakfast, you will take a bullet train to Qufu, Shandong. Qufu, which is best known as the hometown of Confucius. The city contains numerous historic palaces, temples and cemeteries. When you arrive you will have lunch then you will visit the Temple of Confucius.
Hotel: Oriental Confucian Garden Hotel or similar
Day 6. Qufu - Suzhou (Bullet Train) (Breakfast)
Today after breakfast you will take a bullet train to Suzhou, which dates back to 514 BC, is sometimes called the "Venice of the East". Today you will visit Shan Tang Street, which has always been regarded as the first name of Suzhou ancient streets. It has a long history of about 1100 years, its layout and architecture are the best to represent the characteristics of Suzhou's old alleys, and it has connections to many ancient Chinese celebrities and anecdotes.
Optional: Boat ride on the Grand Canal with a walk around the local Neighborhood ($29/person) Hotel: Pan Pacific Suzhou or similar
Day 7. Suzhou - Hangzhou (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today you will visit the Lingering Garden of Suzhou. The Lingering Garden is a renowned classical Chinese garden and is recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. China is known for its silk, so for sure we will take you to the Silk Spinning Factory. Then, we'll drive you to Hangzhou. Hangzhou is one of the seven capitals of ancient China. Take a small boat ride on the West Lake which reveals the ethereal beauty of Hangzhou's willow draped islands. You will admire the Su Causeway. It was built in the fifth year of Yuanyou Period in the Northern Song Dynasty (1090) and has evolved since then. At that time, Su Shi (Dongpo), a poet known as the prefect in Hangzhou Prefecture, had the West Lake dredged, and built the Su Causeway by dredged silt.
Hotel: Grand New Century Hotel Yuhang Hanghzou or similar
Day 8. Hangzhou - Shanghai (Breakfast, Lunch)
This morning, we will visit the Green Tea Village in Hangzhou since Hangzhou is known for its green tea. The best harvests of the tea was traditionally reserved for government officials and the wealthy elite. Here, you can try some free samples of fresh tea like a traditional Chinese. After this wonderful experience, we will then drive you to Shanghai to visit the Bund. Shanghai is divided by the Huang Pu River into eastern and western sections. Modern mega high rises are seen on the eastern side while traditional European style architecture may be seen on the western side. The Bund is a five-block riverfront promenade with many of Shanghai's banks and trading houses.
Optional: Shanghai Lujiazui FTDZ & Huangpu River cruise ($49 per person) Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Pudong or similar
Day 9. Shanghai (Breakfast)
Today is free on your own, or you are welcomed to join our optional tours.
Optional 1: Shanghai day tour with Maglev Train Experience ($49/person)
Sight-see Shanghai’s highlights: Sight-see Shanghai’s highlights, Local Souvenir & gifts Bazaar where you can do some last minute shopping. Continue to modern Xintiandi. Also, you will have the chance to experience Maglev Train, which can reach almost 390KM per hour.
Optional 2: ERA Acrobats Show ($49/person) #1 of 34 Concerts & Shows in Shanghai through TripAdvisor Optional 3: Full day tour to Xi'an lunch included with round trip air ticket (US$599/person)
The highlight of the optional Xian day-tour is the world-known Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the eighth world-wonder. The Terra Cotta Army is famous for its large scale, uncountable figures as well as overwhelming momentum. Visit the Terra Cotta Army replication factory to see how the figures were produced.
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Pudong or similar
Day 10. Shanghai - Hometown (Breakfast)
Your amazing China tour ends today. Our tour guide will say goodbye to you at the airport, return home.
Included:
International Air for air-inclusive package
China domestic ground/train transportation as shown on the itinerary.
Hotels in each city as shown on the itinerary
Meals as mentioned on the itinerary
Entrance fees as mentioned on the itinerary
English Speaking Tour guide in each city
Not Included:
Expenditure of a personal nature
Gratuity: Suggested USD$8-10/person/day
China visa: 10-year multiple entry USD $219/person
Cancellation:
All deposits are non-refundable; non-transferable. All final balances are non-refundable; non-transferable.
Remarks:
The itinerary may subject to minor changes based on local situations.
When the total number of tour members should fall below 10 people, China tour reserves the right to cancel the tour and the tour cost will be fully refunded.
