✈ China: From $1,099 Per Person for 11-Day Tour with 5* Accommodation, Flights, Meals and Transportation

✈ China: 11-Day 5* Tour with Flights

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The Experience

Travellers are invited to embrace the history and culture of China with this 11-day guided tour. During the trip, holidaymakers will have the opportunity to explore Beijing, visit the historic Tiananmen Square and the mysterious Forbidden City, as well as the ancient Great Wall and Suzhou old town. The excursion will also reveal the modernity of Shanghai with attractions, such as the Huangpu River Night Cruise, while the five-star hotel accommodation will provide indulgence after busy days of sightseeing.

The Itinerary

Day 1: Departure City - Beijing

Departure for Beijing on the overnight international flight.

Day 2: Beijing

Arrive at the airport of Beijing, welcomed by the tour guide and transfer to hotel. Hotel: Wyndham Beijing North (five-star) or similar

Day 3: Beijing (breakfast and lunch)

After breakfast, visit the Tiananmen Square which is the largest city square in the world, then enter the imperial–red walls of the ornate Forbidden City, the emperor’s palace – off limits to commoners for centuries.

After lunch, free time in the afternoon, or join us with our optional excursion. Optional tour in Beijing: tour during the afternoon and dinner (Beijing duck), NZD99 per person Hotel: Wyndham Beijing North (five-star) or similar

Day 4: Beijing (breakfast and lunch)

Enjoy the excursion to the ancient Great Wall (Juyongguan Pass), originally built as protection from the Huns and other Nomadic tribes and never completely fulfilled its purpose. “Who has not climbed the great wall is not a true hero”, this proverb testifies to the great respect that the Chinese show for this structure. In the afternoon, visit the famous research centre for Chinese traditional medicine “Tong Ren Tang”.

Optional show(night) in Beijing: The Golden Mask Dynasty, NZD69 per person Hotel: Wyndham Beijing North (five-star) or similar

Day 5:Beijing - Suzhou (breakfast and lunch)

After breakfast, visit the Summer Palace, the Imperial Garden in the Qing Dynasty. Then visit the pearl factory. In the afternoon, take the high-speed train to Suzhou and transfer to hotel. Hotel: Wyndham Garden Suzhou (five-star) or similar

Day 6: Suzhou - Hangzhou (breakfast and lunch)

After breakfast, visit the old town. As a large area of the city is covered by water, Suzhou is known as “Venice of the East”. Holidaymakers will take a cruise along the ancient canal to view life along China’s golden waterway in its heyday. Then visit the Silk factory. After lunch, transfer to Hangzhou by coach.

Hotel: Zheshang New Century Grand Hotel (five-star) or similar

Day 7: Hangzhou Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) (breakfast and lunch)

Hangzhou is well known for its beauty of the natural landscape and historic monuments. Travellers will visit the village for the plantation of world-renowned “Longjing Dragon Well Tea”. After lunch, transfer to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) by coach. Upon arrival, visit the old town and then rest up in the hotel.

Hotel: Huangshan International Hotel (five-star) or similar

Day 8: Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) (breakfast)

A day at leisure to explore at your own pace, or join us with our optional excursion on Yellow Mountain, who is well known for its beauty, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, Huangshan pine trees, and the landscape which the clouds often surround the hills. This mythical mountain constantly changes its image due to the winds and drizzle, which is favoured by traditional Chinese painting and literature.

Optional tour in Huangshan: Excursion on Yellow Mountain with round-trip cable and lunch, NZD179 per person Hotel: Huangshan International Hotel (five-star) or similar

Day 9: Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) - Shanghai (breakfast and lunch)

After breakfast, transfer to Shanghai by coach. Upon arrival, visit the bund, where customers can experience the modernity of Shanghai. Then take a night tour of Shanghai including a “Huangpu River Night Cruise”.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Shanghai Pudong (five-star) or similar

Day 10: Shanghai (breakfast)

After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum (Closed on Mondays) and see ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade, followed by a visit to an Emerald exhibition centre. Free time in the afternoon, or join us with our optional excursion.

Optional tour in Shanghai and an exciting Acrobatics Show, NZD79 per person Hotel: Crowne Plaza Shanghai Pudong (five-star) or similar

Day 11: Shanghai - Home (breakfast)

After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight back home. End of trip.

Highlights

Bask in China’s history, with visits to the Great Wall, Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai with five-star accommodation included

What You Get

Choose from Two Options:

  • $1,099 per person, twin share for low season departures (up to $2,499 value)

  • $1,299 per person, twin share for high season departures (up to $2,699 value)

    • Price is per person, based on twin share (two people travelling together)
    • Read more about purchase options and common Travel Terms here

Included in all options:
  • 11-day tour
  • International return flights departing Auckland
  • Domestic transportation (air, coach, high-speed train)
  • All five-star hotel accommodation (based on double occupancy)
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary and featuring regional specialities
  • All visits and admission fees including entertainment shows listed unless otherwise stated
  • English speaking guide
  • Taxes and fuel surcharges
Excluded:
  • Service charge for all guides, bus drivers and hotel porter fees, NZD140 per person
  • Chinese Visa application fee (New Zealand passport holder): NZD170 per person (fees are subject to change according to Chinese Embassy’s discretion)
  • Optional tour in Beijing: tour during the afternoon and dinner (Beijing duck), NZD99 p.p. (any payment made after departure, the price will be RMB760 per person)
  • Optional show (night) in Beijing: The Golden Mask Dynasty, NZD69 per person (any payment made after departure, the price will be RMB490 per person)
  • Optional tour in Huangshan: excursion on Yellow Mountain with round-trip cable and lunch, NZD179 per person (any payment made after departure, the price will be RMB1295 per person)
  • Optional tour in Shanghai and an exciting acrobatics show, NZD79 per person (any payment made after departure, the price will be RMB590 per person)
  • Travel insurance
  • Postal fees

The Fine Print

How to Redeem


• Must book 30 days prior to travel

• After purchase, check your Groupon PDF Voucher for further instructions

• Booking form: http://sinorama.ca/machform/view.php?id=136621

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Terms



• Departure dates:

Low season 2018:

• 5, 17, 18, 19, 20 Sep

• 17, 20, 22, 25 Oct

High season 2018:

• 29 Aug

• 19, 24 Oct

• 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13 Nov

• Customers can purchase multiple vouchers

• Vouchers cannot be combined to extend stay

• The above prices are for Auckland departures only. The prices will be $300 more for departures from other major New Zealand cities.

• Guaranteed departure from at least 10 people in a group

• Groupon strongly encourages all travelers to check official advice available at safetravel.govt.nz prior to purchasing this deal

• Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking

• Original value verified on: 21 Feb 2018

• Read more about purchase options and common Travel Terms here

• Standard fine print which applies to all travel promotions

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