Group size In most cases the group size will operate with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 14 passengers.
Itinerary changes Order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions. The Hall of Supreme Harmony within the Forbidden City complex in Beijing is currently undergoing restoration work. Although scaffolding may obstruct your view of this hall, there are many other fine examples of this style throughout the complex. The upcoming 2008 Olympic Games also mean that Beijing is being prepared to host a huge amount of visitors to the capital and China. Obviously there are numerous places and services undergoing work at present.
Tipping If there are less than 10 people in your group, please allow AUD$130 each, If there are more than 10, please allow AUD$110 each for tipping.
1. China domestic flights and soft-sleeper train tickets as specified;
2. Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
3. Daily Chinese style lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants;
4. Excellent individual guide & driver;
5. Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
6. Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
7. Two bottles of mineral water per day;
8. Tour insurance and government taxes.
1. International flight tickets;
2. Tips to the driver and guides;
3. Personal expenses.
Climate China: With an area of over 9.5 million square kilometers, China is subject to varying temperatures and weather conditions. Spring and autumn are predominately the most ideal times to visit China – March through to May and September through to October. Average temperatures range approximately from the early to mid 20’s. Winter occurs in the months of November through to February with average temperatures approximately 0-10 degrees depending on your location
China’s currency is called the Renmimbi (RMB). Its basic units being the yuan, jiao and fen in which 1.00yaun = 10jiao=100fen. It is similar to the Australian system where $1=100cents. The current exchange rate is approximately $1.00 = 5.5 yuan. We recommend that you take a combination of cash and travellers cheques in Australian currency, as each hotel has money exchange facilities in the reception areas. You are able to change any remaining yuan back into Australian dollars before you leave, provided that you keep all original exchange receipts.
- Pack lightly and bring casual clothes.
- A sturdy, comfortable pair of walking shoes is absolutely necessary.
- A sport coat and tie for men, and one or two dresses or pantsuits for women, will suite the most formal occasions to be encountered in China.
- Travellers should bring shirts, sweaters, and jackets that can be worn in layers to suit a range of climates.
Remember: dress for comfort, not for style. Wash-and-wear clothing is preferable, although all hotels and cruise ships offer reliable laundry and dry cleaning services.
- Air Tickets.
- Travel itinerary and contact names.
- Credit cards or travelers checks besides a couple of hundred dollars in cash.
- Travel insurance.
- Common toiletries, cold and digestive medications, lip balm, sanitary napkins and any over-the-counter medicines you generally use.
- Razor,
- alarm clock and maybe hair dryer (most hotels have a hand hair-dryer in each room).
- Small electrical converter and adapter plugs.
- Chewing gum, mints, or throat lozenges to keep your mouth moist.
- Reading materials, including a guidebook on the places you will see and a map.
- A novel would also be good when you are stuck in the airport.
- Suntan lotion and sun glasses in summer.
- Camera & film. please be sure to pack extra batteries.
- A notebook, a calculator and a pen.
If you visit in July and August for an independent tour, please bring a raincoat.
Note: Please note we are able to redesign all tours to China to suit our clients requirments, so if you wish to design your own tour of highlight to China drop us a line or email us with your requests.
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