Tour Code: USCJSA18
Duration: 18 Days
Optional Features and Upgrades: Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking:
Service Language: English
Extra Service: Travel Insurance Visa Service
Learn How to Create Online Bookings ( Click Here )
Learn about the Spectrum of the Seas Cruise
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Flight Departure Gateways:
Round-trip international flight from New York City/ Los Angeles / San Francisco / San Jose / Seattle to China for NO additional charge
For other departure gateways, please check out the additional charge under the Fees & Optional Programs session.
Reverse Itineraries for the Following Departure Dates (Taking the cruise first; China land tours after the cruise): Click here for the itinerary details
October 22, 2020
November 06, 2020
April 16, 2021
May 07, 2021
Cruise Excursion and Extension Programs Remark:
*Since the seats are limited, We recommend you to choose the cruise excursion and extension programs with your booking together(No Extra Deposit Payment).
China Land Tour Optional Programs:
Select your optional programs while you are in China and pay to the local tour guide.
China Land Tour Remark:
If for any reason a passenger does not follow the daily scheduled activities during the tour in China, an additional supplement fee of $100 per day has to be paid. (Only applicable for China Tours)
Please note this is a Culturally Enriching Cruise
The majority of guests and many crew members will be from the region where you are sailing. Onboard activities, entertainment and dining will reflect regional tastes and flavors and local customs, practices and languages will predominate onboard, although English will always be spoken by the cruise line staff and crew.
Cruise Formal Night:
Make it a night out in your best black-tie look – suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or evening gowns.
Group Size:
16-40 travelers for each departure date
Payment Policy:
1) Initial Deposit: $300 per person at the time of booking
2) Second Deposit: $300 per person due 2 weeks after the Initial Deposit
3) Final Payment: 180 days prior to the trip departure date
* Cancellation Penalty:
180 days or above 50% of the Deposit
149 - 120 days Full Deposit
119 - 59 days 75% of total fare
58 - 0 days 100% of total fare
Departure from other cities with additional charge:
Upgrade Options (must confirm before final payment):
Cruise Excursion Package (Host by UTOvacation): Click Here to View Details
(Requires a minimum of 20 passengers to operate)
China Land Tour Optional Programs: Click Here to View Details
* Select your optional packages while you are in China and pay to the local tour guide.
China Tour Extension:
Xi'an Terra Cotta Warriors 4-Day 3-Night Package Click Here to View Details
(Requires a minimum of 10 passengers to operate)
Included:
Stay Like a Local-Extensions:
1) Shanghai 3 Nights Hotel Extension (Airport drop off not included)
Included:
2) Shanghai 5 Nights Hotel Extension (Airport drop off not included)
Included:
3) Return Flight Extension - 3 Days (Airport drop off not included)
Included:
4) Return Flight Extension - 5 Days (Airport drop off not included)
Included:
4 Star Hotels
International Air (*UTOvacation reserve the right to confirm the airlines below):
☆ United Airline:
☆ American Airline:
☆ Delta Airline:
☆ Air China:
☆ Air Canada:
☆ Hainan Airlines:
☆ China Eastern Airlines:
☆ Cathy Pacific Airlines;
☆ China Southern Airlines;
☆ Xiamen Airlines;
☆ Beijing Capital Airlines;
☆ Sichuan Airlines;
☆ Hongkong Airline:
☆ Eva Air:
☆ San Francisco / San Jose Groups: Tour groups may depart from SFO and return to SJC, or depart from SJC and return to SFO.
Remark:
1) We reserve the right to modify the itinerary if necessary subject to the local conditions.
2) Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 16 travelers.
3) Price subject to change at the time of reservation.
4) For travelers under 12 years old are as follow:
Child between 2-11 years old with bed | Infant under 2 years old |
100% of adult tour fare | We don't suggest people bring Infants under 2 years old to participate on this tour |
5) Tour fare is based on American/Canadian adults (non-student group), twin share.
6) As this is a sight-seeing and shopping tour, there are designated local shopping stops on this tour, and a minimum amount of time (60 mins) must be spent at each shopping site. However, there is no obligation to purchase anything. For those who are not very keen on shopping, visits to shopping sites should be treated as cultural learning experiences as all the products including jade, silk, tea, etc are deeply ingrained in the Chinese culture and well worth learning.
7)The hotels listed in the itinerary are subject to change and may be substituted with a similar category hotel without prior notice, if unavailable. Multi-carriers/airlines are used for the group tour airfare. Once the group tickets are issued the airline information may be released by the group ticketing department about 30 days prior to trip departure. Uto vacation can reserve the right to issue tickets without prior notice.
8) For Travel Visa service:
* If you choose UTO’s Visa Application Service with your booking, we will contact you by email about 60-150 days prior to trip departure for your visa application. Please call 1-855-526-1286 for more information.
* Please note: A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information. If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTO Vacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee.
9) Any deviations to other destinations and/or extensions are subject to a $150 change fee, plus any air fare difference---please call 1-855-526-1286 for detail information.
10) Reservation changes: changes to an existing reservation, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes* and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. *Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and re-booking. See airline name changes section for specific information. Replacing a traveling passenger with another traveling passenger constitutes a cancellation, subject to cancellation penalties, and is not covered by this reservation changes policy. Changes or additions after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. There are no refunds for unused services.
11) If for any reason, a passenger does not attend the scheduled daily activities during the tour, an additional supplement fee of $100 per person per day has to be paid.
12) Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.
13) All tour extension & optional programs require a minimum of 10 participants to commence. UTOvacation reserve the rights to cancel the tour extension without prior notice. In the instance of cancellation, the tour extension or optional tours shall be refunded.
14) This tour requires some walking during sightseeing. Handicap facilities are not up to the North American standard. We ask all passengers to be careful of the small steps in the old shrines and temples.
This trip requires a Chinese Visa for USA & CANADA passport holders.
China Visa Fee Is $230 per person for American Passport holders.
Please call 1-855-526-1286 or email [email protected] for any inquiry.
Any of travel products or services that you purchase from UTOvacation contains a contractual agreement between you and UTOvacation and it represents that you have agreed to UTOvacation Terms and Conditions. Please make sure that you read carefully before making any payment.
Reservation
Online Reservations
Step 1. Visit UTOvacation website: www.utovacation.com, login or Register your account. (Learn how to book online Click Here)
Step 2. Choose your desired departure date and departure city
Step 3. Enter the travellers’ information according to their passport. Please identify and provide the contact information for the main passenger. All communication from UTOvacation will be sent to the main passenger only.
Step 4. Make a deposit online
A Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure the space. A full payment is required when booking if the package is a special on-sale product.
Step 5. Finalize the booking.
Final Payment
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 180 days prior to departure unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the due date, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain the pre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred.
* In addition, some products may require a second deposit before final payment. Please carefully review your product pages for reference.
Please note: Your timely payment is important to guarantee your seat/cabin and ensure the overall tour package price. Your 2nd deposit and final payment will NOT be charged automatically by UTOvacation and payment reconciliation in time on your side is necessary to confirm your booking.
Full or final payment is due 180 days before tour departure date. Same as the travel documents including but not limited to a valid Passport (or copy), the Risk assumption waiver form with signature shall be collected as well by this date. Any failure to do so might result in trip cancelation, price increase, inflation surcharge or forfeiting your existing fund in your account.
Step 6. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passenger approximately one month before departure.
By booking your tour online with UTOvacation.com you acknowledge and agree to all three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & Deposit Policy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy. You also confirm and agree that you understand that the deposit is non-refundable.
Offline Reservations
Step 1. Complete the reservation.
Call 1-855-526-1286 to request Booking Form. Fill out all the information on the Booking Form with an authentic signature and date on the bottom of the second page. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure documentation accuracy and travel documents validity. You will be liable for the full loss caused by incorrect information. By the time you full-fill the booking form, you have agreed to receive correspondence from UTOvacation which might include newsflash, email blast or any other promotions in the future.
Email/Fax your current and valid Passport Copy with the Booking Form together to [email protected]/416-251-7778
Step 2. Finalize the booking.
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 180 days prior to departure unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the due date, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain the pre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred. * In addition, some products may require a second deposit before final payment. Please carefully review your product pages for your reference.
Step 3. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passenger one month prior to departure.
Make the reservations. A Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure the space. We accept cash, cheque, money order, debit card, credit card, email transfer, TD transfer. A full payment is required when booking if the package is a special on-sale product.
By booking your tour offline with UTOvacation.com, you acknowledge and agree to all three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & Deposit Policy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy. You also confirm and agree that you understand that the deposit is non-refundable.
Travel Visa
The following documents from the passenger are required if travel visa is applied through UTOvacation’s Visa Center:
*Remarks: If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation One Month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $100 administration fee..
A Word About Tipping
For the on-tour convenience of some itineraries, we will collect all gratuities which is to be shared by our local team. This may include tour leaders, guides, drivers, baggage porters, airport coordinators, restaurant waiters for all included meals and other staff in the team behind the scenes.
Please remember that these gratuities are appreciated as recognition for excellent service and we thank you for your encouragement and generocity.
Infant/Baby
We don't take any infants or babies under 2 years old for any of our tours.
Trip Cancellation and Eligible Refunds
Please ensure you have read the Trip Cancellation Policy in full and have not scrolled past or by-passed this section.
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify a tour prior to departure date. An alternative departure date will be offered for no extra charge.
All passenger cancellation or change requests must be confirmed in written form by email or fax including your reservation number, full name and date of travel, cancellations will only be accepted in writing.
Any cancellation of issued flight tickets before outbound departure (all the segments are unused) at the originally issued place would incur a 100% penalty of per issued ticket. No refund will be issued once travel has begun.
Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the written cancellation is received and based on the following dates prior to departure.
All reservations, except where specified:
Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Penalty (Per Person) |
180 days or above | 50 % of the total deposit |
120 - 179 days | Full deposit |
59 -119 days | 75% of the total fare |
0 - 58 days | 100% of the total fare |
All refund-related processes will take around 6 to 8 weeks to process
No refund will be available on departure date and/or after the tour has commenced (Including denied and/or rejected by Immigration Department or Custom of destination or Cruise port terminal officer).
No refund or reimbursement will be available to passengers who voluntarily forego meals, cruise, tours and/or accommodations. A surcharge may apply should there be any additional fees occurred from services refused by the passengers. i.e. Since air ticket, cruise ticket, transportation, accommodation, and meals have to be arranged in advance during high season (i.e.Holidays, Special Events, and other important activities and conventions), no departure date changed is allowed. No refund will be available on departure date change and/or booking cancellation.
Any other charges, refunds or rebates caused by the acts of God, Force Majeure, natural disasters, fire, weather, governmental and local authority's order, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or inquiry caused by accident is beyond the responsibility of UTOvacation and therefore, you agree to hold UTOvacation harmless and non-liable for any refunds or compensation outside of the previously defined refund structure. Furthermore, should the traveller violate any local/provincial or national laws during their travels, UTOvacation is not responsible or liable. By this signing the agreement the client agrees to any offer of a voucher, future company credit, or alternative arrangements as determined by management at that time.
Should an outright travel ban be implemented by the departing or destination country/city, a full travel credit will be offered. Refunds will not be granted for pre-existing situations at the destination country at the time of the booking. Please note, should UTOvacation incur any unexpected costs from its suppliers, these costs would be subtracted from and balance/travel credit issued to the passenger.
Please note, any refundable amount will not include fees associated with Travel Visa’s which have already been issued or any services that have already been delivered or any incurred fees already charged by suppliers and such final refundable amount will be returned in the form of the original payment to the payer.
All reschedule tours are considered non-refundable; regular cancellation policy does not apply.
No Show
If for any reason, a passenger does not attend the scheduled daily activities during the tour, an additional supplement fee of 100USD per day will be applied. (Only applicable for China discounted tours)
Shopping During your Tour
Although we would be happy to assist your shopping needs, UTOvacation would not be responsible for price, quality, and service of any goods purchased during the tour.
Price Adjustments
After the booking is confirmed, if the price increased following the imposition of a surcharge on fuel by the carrier or an increase in the exchange rate, insofar as the exchange rate applicable before the date on which the services are provided has increased by more than 5% since the date on which the contract was entered into; and/or if the increase, without taking into account any increase in the provincial sales tax or USA Canada's goods and services tax, raising taxes, royalties or reauthorized charges by a competent public authority, is equal to or greater than 7% of the price of services, you may choose between a full and immediate reimbursement of the services or the provision of similar services.(except for acts of God, wars, national strikes, travel restrictions, significant inflations, global pandemic or anything beyond our control)
Tour Adjustments
UTOvacation retains the right to adjust, modify or reschedule tours if deemed necessary.
UTOvacation also reserves the right to adjust your tour date or itinerary if it feels it is in the best interest of its passengers especially in cases that involve the health and safety. This may include minor adjustments like the timing of a scheduled tour attraction visit to a complete date modification.
UTOvacation will do its best to notify you of any such changes before your departure (Or as soon as possible if you have already departed).
Stipulations. Please note, UTOvacation does its’ best to fulfill its tour obligations. However, UTOvacation is not liable for scenarios which impact room availability, tour execution, separate fees or other elements of the tour that is enforced by third party entities such as local and federal authorities.
Tour Credits
UTOvacation on some occasions may issue Travel Credits as either a reward or because of trip suspension.
Travel Credits may be used on any UTOvacation product except for Travel Visa’s or Flight ticket/First-class flight fare upgrades
Please note: Travel credit will be applied should there be any cancellation/refund occurs if the tour/service has been paid by travel credit in the initial transaction.
Travel Seat Arrangements
Seating/Cabin assignment: UTOvacation has no power to control the seating selection on the aircraft or cabin location on the cruise (unless where specified). All the spots are arranged by the airline/cruise line group department or randomly selected by the computer system. Therefore, UTO vacation cannot help the customers to change, reserve, pre-assign seats/cabins.
Cruise Cabin
The cruise cabin number and or location is randomly assigned by the cruise line which is called the Guaranty Cabin in the special package. The cabin number will be available no later than 3 days before the cruise sailing date.
Preferred Seat Upgrade: UTOvacation will not be responsible for any preferred seat upgrade on aircraft (except for business or first class seats). Some cruise packages allow the selection of cabins at the time of booking for an upgraded price; please refer to the product page for details.
Reservation Adjustments
Changes to an existing reservation by the passenger for whatever the cause, will incur a $299 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. The deposit and/or full payment for any optional feature that is on an early bird or special sale promotion is non-refundable and non-transferable.
*Please note that name changes to airline or cruise line reservations are subject to full cancellation or re-booking. See Airline Name Changes section for specific regulations.
Replacing a travelling passenger is subject to cancellation penalties and is not covered by this Reservation Changes policy.
Changes or additional requests after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. UTOvacation will make its best effort to minimize these costs, however, all payment will be payable by request of the local service providers.
There are no refunds for unused services.
Travel Insurance
UTOvacation strongly recommends all tour members to purchase travel insurance at the time of booking. UTOvacation does not directly offer Travel Insurance. The Travel Insurance recommended by UTOvacation are facilitated and owned by third party operators. Any Travel Insurance purchased by the passenger is governed by the third party and UTOvacation is not liable or responsible for said insurance.
Flight upgrade
Once we are done issuing your flight tickets, our ticketing department will send you an email to confirm the details in time. UTOvacation shall take no responsibilities if airlines change schedules or change routings afterwards and no refunds shall be commenced because of such alterations.
Baggage
Each airline company has its own rules and regulations with the baggage weight, size, and number. The best way to find out the rules and regulations is to go visit the airline company official website.
Please note, some destinations baggage is not included in the fair. Refer to your specific tour product page’s terms & conditions for specific baggage allowances.
Tour Fare Includes
Please refer to your tour itinerary for the most updated information
Tour Fare Excludes
UTO Assurance
By purchasing
UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program, passengers may rebook/reschedule their
scheduled tour without penalty.
• UTOvacation's Travel
Assurance Program must be purchased within 14 days of initial booking.
• UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program: reschedule/rebook up to 180 days before
departure $ 99 - $ 399
• UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program: reschedule/rebook up to 120 days before
departure $ 199 - $ 499
• UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program: reschedule/rebook up to 90 days before
departure $ 299 - $ 599
• Please note, upon purchasing UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program, you understand
that this program is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please note, when
UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program is purchased, payments made by the
customer will first be applied to the UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program and
then to the remainder of the tour package.
Additional Notes
The extra cost of schedule delay caused by Air Flight cancellation or change will be undertaken by passengers themselves. The missed itineraries will not be re-arranged. During the tour or cruise, it will be considered as surrendering application automatically if you do not attend the pre-arranged tour or check in the prearranged hotel or cruise.
All the extra cost will be undertaken by the client voluntarily. UTOvacation reserves the right to abandon any clients if such clients violate the law or damage the interest of tour groups If a travel visa is denied for any reason either applied through UTOvacation Visa Service Center or applied on your own, the tour cancellation policy applies when cancellation of the tour is requested. UTOvacation holds no responsibilities for any denied Travel Visa application.
If a child, 18 years old or younger, is travelling abroad with only one parent/guardian, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by non-accompanying parent/guardian. If a child, 18 years old or younger is travelling alone, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by both parents/guardian. Such a consent letter may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving from a foreign country or by North American officials when re-entering into USA or Canada. Failure of presenting such document may result in the rejection of boarding aircraft or vessel for the children concerned.
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel any booking/accommodation/flight arrangement if the customer fails to pay the compulsory tipping for the entire trip prior to departure date or the 1st day of arrival to the destination. (Please note, the tip is an industry-standard and is provided to the tour guides and bus drivers of the designated tours, to ensure our customers receive the best and high-quality service during the trip.)
Cruise lines reserve the right to cancel, modify or substitute any scheduled port of calls and the schedule at any time and for any reason whatsoever without prior notice due to the navigation authority and water conditions. Any additional expenses caused by the trip interruption should be paid by the customers, which includes but not limited to meals, transportation, hotel accommodations, personal expense, and lost baggage. UTOvacation shall not be liable for any loss to guests.
Please note, there is a minimum attendant requirement (10 participants) for optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions prior to departure date.
Important
Passengers are required to settle the final payment and submit valid passport copies/ necessary documents before the deadline or immediately when the suppliers, airlines, hotels will be or are at a stop sale. Please note, after confirming such bookings, any cancellation, tour change, name change or travel credit converting are not allowed.
Safeguarding your payment(s) is our top priority. In order to prevent any rampant fraudulence or deception, we ask our customers to settle payment(s) through your account on UTOvacation official website at www.utovacation.com. Should you choose offline payment submission, Cheque/Money order/Bank draft/Credit card (with credit card authorization form filled out and signed) are accepted and the payee must be UTOvacation. Please be advised that UTOvacation has never been allowing Bank transfer/Email transfer for transactions and Cash is not recommended. If you find something suspicious regarding your payment, please call 1-855.526.1286 before any further actions.
Please note that the airline company provides all flight schedules. UTOvacation would not be held responsible or liable for any heavy layovers or arrival times that may affect your tour schedule. For example, if your flight arrives earlier than expected, your hotel accommodation may not be available for check-in. Likewise, you may arrive later than scheduled and early morning the next day. If you request a better flight schedule, please check out the flight upgrade services we provide.
Dispute Penalty
Please note, if a customer requires cancellation of a product or service, kindly reach out to UTOvcation customer service. If a customer files a dispute/chargeback directly with their bank, the order will be automatically canceled and suspended in your account.
If a customer wishes to reinstate their purchase or credit, they must pay a disputed penalty of $299 per transaction if the total payment amount exceeds $299; 50% of the total invoice amount if the amount is less than $299; all dispute penalties are per transaction. Chargeback fees, transaction fees, administration expenses, marketing/acquisition costs, and operations charges are all part of the disputed penalty. After you have reinstated your order and paid the disputed penalty, you will receive the travel credit. The travel credit can be used to book the same or different tours on our website. You will not be reinstated to your original order, and the amount you paid for that excursion will not be guaranteed.
Remarks:
1) UTOvacation reserves the right to impose relevant fuel/inflation surcharge if Brent Crude Oil Price Index or US/Canada Official CPI has jumped over 4% between your booking date and tour departure date.
2) UTOvacation usually sends out important notifications including but not limited to destination health protocols, travel industry policies, tour updates and safety alerts to our agents/customers by newsletter through email. We are not responsible for trip delay, service cancellation, price increase or any other types of loss caused by unsubscribing from our email list, wrong email address or a lack of checking email box/spam folder/junk folder on a regular basis. If you have not received our newsletter for a long time, make sure your email address is effective/valid and you are on our email list. OR contact us immediately at [email protected] for assistance.
Japan is one of the most
popular travel destinations in the world. It is a unique blend of traditional
and modern, with many temples and buildings from the past co-existing with
modern achievements in architecture and technology.
Before Packing:
Check the weather of your destination a week before your trip to get to
know the clothes you'll need, which depends on the purpose of
this trip. Better to make a packing list to rank the items according to
the importance. Leave your keys, contact information and a copy of travel
itinerary to family or friends.
Japan Packing List:
We suggest you pack as light as possible. Pack smart! Leave more space to
make your trip comfortable and pleasant.
Essential Items:
Passport, Visa, Insurance Policy and other necessary travel documents. Air,
cruise or train tickets. A guide book or a phrasebook with English. Map of
places you are going to visit. Emergency card with your detailed contact
information consisting of full name, address, phone number, etc. Credit
card, Traveler's checks, and enough cash (Japanese Yen will be perfect!).
First-aid kit. Your medical record and medicines like vitamins, Pepto Bismol
and Imodium chew-able. Toiletries. Alarm clock or watch with an alarm. Pocket
tissues.
Clothing/Weather:
The casual outdoor clothes are highly recommended. A pair of comfortable
walking shoes. Socks, pants, and underwear. An umbrella and
waterproof coat will be strongly recommended because it often rains in
Japan, especially in the mountainous area, such as Mt. Fuji. Laundry bag. Bring
clothes according to in which season you are traveling.
Spring (Mar - May): Western suites, sports coats, jackets, sweater, long sleeve
shirts.
Summer (Jun - Aug): T-shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear.
Autumn (Sep - Nov): Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light
woolen sweaters, rain wear.
Winter (Dec - Feb): Down garment, overcoat, thick woolen sweaters,
lined coats, cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes.
*Late March to early
April is historically the best time to view cherry blossoms, but we can’t
guarantee that they will flower on these dates as they are highly seasonal and
subject to climatic conditions.
*From June to August,
it is the best time to view fresh spring greens and enjoy the warm climate.
*The middle of
November through the end of Nov is the best time to see crimson leaves in
Autumn.
Other Items/Electricity:
Camera and batteries. And please do not forget the adapter for
Japan if you have a three-prong plug.
Hotel Preferred Bedding Configuration
- Twin Room (two separate beds)
- Double Room (one bed)
*Requests are not guaranteed and are subject to
each hotel's discretion and availability.
What Vacations do I need to Travel in China?
Based on personal medical history and advice from the Public
Health Agency of Canada, the following vaccinations are recommended for travel
to Japan:
The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Japan:
hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis,
polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and
pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
China is an exciting and thrilling tourist destination. There are
a few key things you need to keep in mind when traveling in China.
Before Packing
Check the weather of your destination a week
before your trip and get a sense of the clothes you'll need to pack. Determine
the purpose of your trip and decide what to pack. Make a packing list and mark
the number according to the importance. Leave keys, your contact information
and a copy of your travel itinerary to family or friends.
China Packing List
We suggest travelers pack as light as possible.
Pack smart ! Leave more space to make your tour comfortable and pleasant.
Essential Items
Passport, Visa, Insurance Policy and other
necessary travel documents. Air, cruise or train tickets. A guide book or
phrasebook with English. Map of places you are going to visit. Emergency card
with your detailed contact information including full name, address, phone
number. Credit card, Traveler's checks, and cash. First-aid kit. Your medical
record and medicines like vitamins, Pepto Bismol and Imodium chew-able.
Toiletries. Alarm clock or watch with an alarm. Pocket tissues. As most public
bathrooms in China do not offer toilet paper, and you'll be glad that you have
some when you need it.
Clothing/\Weather
The casual outdoor clothes are highly
recommended. A pair of comfortable walking shoes. Socks, pants, and underwear.
An umbrella and waterproof. Laundry bag. Bring clothes according to what season
you are traveling.If you are going to board the Yangtze River Cruise on your
trip, make sure to bring along one or two sets of smart causal dress for
evening banquets.
Spring (Mar - May): Western suites, sports
coats, jackets, sweater, long sleeve shirts. Summer (Jun - Aug): T-shirts,
short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear. Autumn (Sep - Nov):
Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen sweaters, rain wear. Winter
(Dec - Feb): Down garment, overcoat, thick woolen sweaters, lined coats, cap,
gloves and cotton-padded shoes.
Other Items/Electricity
Camera and batteries. Camcorder. Mobile phone.
Chargers of your cell phone, digital camera, etc. The electricity used in China
is 220 volt AC. Wash rooms in many middle and high-class hotels are equipped
with transformer plugs for electric shavers and hair dryers. For safety
purpose, preparing an adapter is a much better idea.
Currency Exchange
China's legal currency is Renminbi, shortened as
CNY. Also known as Chinese Yuan. When you purchase small items such as bottle
water, snacks, small souvenir, use cash is more convenient. We recommend you
exchange Chinese cash at the front desk in the hotels you stay. 300 -500 CAD or
USD /person is enough to start off. Airport is usually not a good place for
exchanging money as the rate is not the best.
China Packing Tips
Make copies for all your necessary materials and
keep the copied items separately from the original one. Store a backup of your
information in your email account or on a USB thumb drive. Do not carry too
much cash. Do not carry expensive jewelry and watches. Do not keep your credit
card and identification card together. Do not pack excessive quantities of
drugs as you may have problems at China Customs. Rolling your clothes together
instead of folding them one by one to save space. Put the items you regularly
use at the top of your carry on. Leave some room in your bags for gifts and
souvenirs. Always put the valuables in the hotel safe and clear your safe when
checking out.
Travel Safety & Security
China is relatively a safe country to travel
around compared with some other countries.
Hotel Preferred Bedding Configuration
- Twin Room (two separate beds)
- Double Room (one bed)
*Requests are not guaranteed and are subject to
each hotel's discretion and availability.
During The Tour
Never drink the tap water in the hotels. Never
let the stranger come into your room. If someone is knocking at your door,
never open the door until his identity is verified. If your passport is not
needed, never carry it along with you all the time just in case. Keeping a
photo copy of your passport is a wise choice. When hanging out in the bustling
places like open markets and busy streets, be care of your belongings in case
of theft, especially camera, purse, and so on. Avoid traveling alone since you
are not familiar with the places. Ask the policemen or seniors for help in case
you are lost and they would be of great help for you. Never return back to the
hotel too late when you are alone. Always exchange money at the Bank of China
or at the hotel counters. Never exchange money in the black market. Get small
bills prepared before getting out since street vendors, taxi, restaurants,
convenience stores only take RMB cash and major credit cards are widely
accepted in big shopping malls.
China Washrooms
In China, most of the toilets are squatting
ones. Clean sit-down toilets are commonly available in hotels. If you want to
find a bathroom on the street, just look for the sign of "WC"
Since paper tissue is rarely provided in a washroom, always carry
yours.
What Vaccines Do I Need To Travel In China?
Based on personal medical history and advice
from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the following vaccinations are
recommended for travel to China:
- Japanese Encephalitis: This virus occurs in
almost all Asian countries, including parts of China. Vaccination is
recommended for those spending extended periods of time outside and in parts of
southern China where irrigation is done through flooding.
- Rabies: Rabies is spread through the saliva or
scratch of an infected animal. China has the one of the highest number of
reported Rabies cases in the world, and vaccination is recommended for travel.
- Polio: Though the last Polio case was reported
in China in 1994, the country borders Afghanistan and Pakistan, two countries
where the virus is still an endemic. Ensure your vaccination is up-to-date.
- Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is spread to humans
through contaminated food and water or contact with an infected person. This
shot is recommended especially if you plan to sample some of China’s many
street food offerings
- Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is a serious liver
disease commonly spread through sexual intercourse, exchange of body fluids,
use of an infected needle, or piercing tools.
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