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"Any traveler who leaves the group before the tour ends, needs to pay AUD150/per day and the prepaid amount won't be refunded."
TRAVELFACTORY AUSTRALIA & ASIA has now partnered up with one of China's Largest Private Travel Wholesaler to offer you these amazing travel deals to this exciting and mystical region. We can comfortably say there are no better valued China Tours in the market-place than what we are offering you here today. The flight alone is worth any where between AUD $750 & AUD$1200 depending on departure date. Due to the sheer size and volume of our partner and their global buying power is how we are able to do these tours so affordably.
I have personally done this tour and others and can highly recommend them to all my Travelfactory Followers its top quality, efficant, informative and well organised. So dont let the low price fool you into thinking anything else "this is great value for money".Travelfactory will oversee all enquires, bookings, ticketing & confirmation from our asia specialist booking centre located in CBD Melbourne.
If there is an issue travelfactory will solve it "We want to provide you with the best valued China Tour experience possible"
If you have any questions dont hestiate to call me directly 1300 664 291 or email me at [email protected]
So if you have been thinking of visiting China now is your chance and at a great price
Gary Trenerry CEO of Travelfactory Australia & Asia
So lets get into all the good stuff!!!
Beijing+ Amazing Chengdu –the Land of Abundance China 8 Days 5 Nights
8 Days & 5 Nights
$999 Per Person Twin Share
Includes All International & Domestic Flights
Melbourne Departures Only
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Tour Including
4 & 5 Star local Hotel Accommodation (Twin Share)
Hotel Buffet Breakfasts Daily
International & Domestic Airfares Including airport axes/fuel surcharges
Flights Depart: Melbourne Only
Meals as per itinerary
Transport in a modern air-conditioned coach
English speaking travel guides
Admission tickets of tourist sites as indicated in itinerary
Accommodation while in China or Similar
Beijing Ritan International Hotel www.ritan-intlhotel.com
Beijing SchonBrunn Hotel www.mqghotel.com
Holiday Inn Express West Gate Hotel www.ihg.com
Daily Itinerary
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Day 01 （Monday） Melbourne -Beijing
Board your flight from Melbourne to Beijing;
Day 02 Beijing Arrival （Tuesday） Hotel： SchonBrunn Hotel or Ritan Int’l or similar ★★★★★
Welcome to China! Once you retrieve your luggage and go through the customs at Beijing Capital Airport, you will easily spot our guide warmly greeting you, holding a banner with your name on. A comfortable transfer will take you to the reserved hotel. After checking in, we suggest you have a good rest for the remainder of the day.
Day 03 Beijing (B+L) (Wednesday) Hotel：SchonBrunn Hotel or Ritan Int’l or similar ★★★★★
Your guide will gather your group members at the hotel and give you a short pre-tour briefing. Today’s tour would start with a visit to National Museum, a major cultural construction project in Beijing in the “10th Five-Year Plan”. It houses 200,000 valuable artifacts unearthed in Beijing area.Tiananmen Square was ever one of the main entrances to the Imperial Palace of Qing and Ming dynasties. Now it is the political icon of P.R. China and the world's largest public square. Imperial Palace, also widely known as Forbidden City, According to Chinese history, except for officials and royal family relatives, ordinary people were not allowed to enter this imperial palace. This is why it is called the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City has been the ancient imperial palace for more than 500 years. This afternoon you may take a relax and taste Chinese tea in a tea house and visit a silk exhibition centre where you could see fabulous Chinese silk products.
Day 04 Beijing (B+L) (Thursday) Hotel：SchonBrunn Hotel or Ritan Int’l or similar ★★★★★
Today’s highlight would be the hiking on the Great Wall. You would visit Juyongguan Section of this mankind masterpiece. Juyongguan Great Wall has been enlisted in the World Heritage Directory in 1987. Fortifications built here could be traced back to as early as Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC). More than as military stronghold, Juyongguan Great Wall is now known for its enthralling natural scenery around. It was regarded as one of the eight best sceneries in Beijing as early as in Jin Dynasty (1115-1234). Stop by Bird Nest (no entry ticket) - the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympics. Then proceed to Baoshutang Herb Institute and get to know some knowledge of Chinese herb. You would have some free time wandering WangFuJing Sreet, the most busiest street in China with some century-old stores. Today’s dinner is on your own. You may explore and find what triggers your appetite through various restaurants along the street. . Get driven back to hotel after the day's activity. Jade Carving Factory is also on today’s visiting list where you could learn the ancient history of jade making in China
Tips: You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes for the Great Wall hiking. Cable car is an option on your own account.
Day 05 Beijing (B+L+D) (Friday) Hotel：SchonBrunn Hotel or Ritan Int’l or similar ★★★★★
Today you will visit the Temple of Heaven, the largest architectural complex in the world for worshiping. In old times, emperors visit here to pray for good harvests. Now visitors are more attracted by its amazing architectural art. Continue your visit by visiting Tongrentang Institute where would give visitors knowledge of profound traditional Chinese medicine. This afternoon, you could join optional program: a trishaw ride in Beijing Hutongs, and get to know the local Beijingers’ life in Siheyuan (local traditional residence with courtyard). Then relax and experience Chinese foot massage before visiting Beijing 798 Art Zone, a new rising, avant-garde and trendy space that hosts high-level cultural, artistic and commercial activities. It is located in Dashanzi Art District, the address of original 798 Factory, hence its current name.
Day 06 Beijing ->Chengdu (B) (Saturday) Hotel：Holiday Inn Express West Gate Hotel or similar★★★★
Free at your own leisure till the driver picks you up and transfer to Beijing airport. Get pick-up upon arrival at Chengdu and transfer to check in hotel.
Day 07 Chengdu (B) (Sunday) On Board
This morning you would be free on your own exploration of Chengdu. Or you may choose to join the optional tour to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: Chengdu has been the ancestral homeland to giant pandas since ancient times. In order to rescue and protect the endangered giant panda species, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding was established in March 1987. Now giant pandas, lesser pandas, black-necked cranes, white storks as well as over 20 species of rare animals are fed and bred there. However visitors are always most delighted to see lovely giant pandas. Some of them love it so much that they pay as much as CNY2000 to hold an 8-to-10-month-old panda and take photos with him / her for one or two minutes. (FYI sometimes if the pandas are not in good condition, the holding and photo-taking is not allowed no matter how much the visitors would like to pay.)
This afternoon, the tour guide and the driver will pick you up and you will start your guided Chengdu sightseeing. Chengdu is dubbed as Land of Abundance. People here live a very leisure life. Jinli Street is a representative of this life style. Stores of old-time features line along the street. No matter how many people on the street you would find relaxing and peaceful ambience in the stores. You could find most of the local products here, such as baldachin, Shu Embroidery, lacquer products, folk handicrafts, antiques, or calligraphies and paintings of celebrities. Not far away from Jinli Street locates the largest Buddhist temple of Chengdu- Wenshu Temple. It was originally built some 2000 years ago and was renovated times and times. What visitors see now is the complex built in 17th century. Moreover, you are recommended to try some food in its vegetarian restaurant.
In the evening, you will be transferred to airport for your flight back to Melbourne.
Because the flight is early Monday Morning 00:50am, hence need transport to airport around Sunday Night around 10:00pm. Therefore, the accommodation is on the flight.
Day 08 Chengdu – Melbourne (Monday) boarding on the flight
Fly from Chengdu to Melbourne. Home sweet home!
Optional Beijing & Chengdu Tours
During this tour, we highly recommend programs to enrich your cultural experience while in China. These programs are separate to the tour so payment is at your own expense. Book and payable in Australia or Pay tour guide directly while in china
Beijing (Book And Pay in Australia: AUD105/PP, Book And Pay In China :AUD120/PP):
Price includes all the following
* Trishaw Ride around Beijing Hutongs
* Siheyuan Folk House
* Kung Fu Show
* Beijing Roast Duck;
Chengdu (Book and Pay in Australia: AUD50/PP, Book And Pay In China: AUD60/PP):
* Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding;
Tour Dates (Dates Departing from Melbourne)
17/08/2015*
7/09/2015
14/09/2015*
19/10/2015*
26/10/2015
02/11/2015
9/11/2015*
16/11/2015
23/11/2015*
Bold * with a * Means Peak Season,
Bookings & Enquires
Phone: 1800 765 063
Email: [email protected]
Deposit: $49 locks in this amazing deal
Balance: $950 Paid at time of Booking/Confirmation
Refunds: All money is fully refundable up to time of ticketing ( No questions asked)
Validility: Till last departure date 23/11/2015
Payment Methods
Credit Card ( Mastercard/Visa)
Bank Deposit
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Melbourne Departure Dates
17/08/2015*
7/09/2015
14/09/2015*
19/10/2015*
26/10/2015
02/11/2015
9/11/2015*
16/11/2015
23/11/2015*
Bold with a * = Peak Season
Tour Extra
Tipping fee of $80 per person applies for all bookings and is payable direct upon booking
Single supplement fee of $350 per adult applies for those travelling solo, payable direct
Peak season surcharge of $200 per person applies
Travel Insurance is highly recommended
Voucher is non-combinable with any other promotions
Any unused portion of the package is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other services or cash
All bookings subject to availability so book early
Additional nights can be purchased for AUD 140 per room/night, payable direct to the tour booking.
Maximum capacity per room is 3
Triple share for an extra $999 per third person
Additional child (2-18 years) with bedding can be added at the advised rate of $1199 per child per tour.
Additional child (under 2 years) with no extra bedding (sharing with parents) can be added at the advised rate of $999 per child per tour.
Group Schedule: The group has agreed itinerary and schedule. Every member should follow the group during the 8 days. Any traveler who leaves the group before the tour ends, needs to pay AUD150/per.day and the prepaid amount won't be refunded.
Any changes required after booking/ticketing has been made are at the discretion of Travel factory Asia and charges may apply
Important: No refund after the air tickets issued. ( that’s why you need travel insurance)
Date changes will incur a fee: TBA
Deals Excludes
Optional Programs ( You cant visit china with out having Peking duck)
Tour tipping is not included ( Australian can be on the tight side at times that why we have a tipping fee)
Travel insurance of any kind
Personal Expenses ( We arent paying for the wifes shopping)
Chinese Visa ( Can be arranged by travelfactory Asia)
Single supplement.( see above)
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