Inclusions:

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.

Exclusion:

1.         International flight tickets;

2.         Tips to the driver and guides;

3.         Personal expenses.

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. 

Rail Journeys

This trip involves 2 overnight train journeys.

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.

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.