China Price Buster 10 Days - Land Only


Beijing * Suzhou * Wuxi * Hangzhou * Shanghai

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price starts at:
C$699.00+

  • Tour Code: CPB10-LO
  • Theme: Explorer Tours & Trips
  • Days: 10 Day(s)
  • Departing From: Land Only
  • Destination: Shanghai SuZhou WuXi Beijing Hangzhou
  • Highlights:

    Discover 5  UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
    ☆ Great Wall
    ☆ Forbidden City
    ☆ Grand Canal
    ☆ Suzhou Classical Garden
    ☆ Hangzhou West Lake



  • Service Language: English
  • Better to Book Before: 150 Day(s)
trip map:
OVERVIEW

ALL PRICES ARE IN CAD

DEPOSIT POLICY:

1) Initial deposit:  CAD$99.00/pp at the time of booking. If any extra tours or services are purchased, a deposit of CAD$200.00/pp is due two weeks from booking date..

   (The CAD$299.00 deposit count towards the final payment)

2) Final Payment: 180 days prior to the trip departure. 

Optional program and Upgrades:

* Extension Programs Policy: Since the reservations are limited, we recommend for you to select extension programs at the time of booking (No Extra Deposit Payment).

* Select your optional packages while you are in China and pay to the local tour guide.

Group Size:

 10 - 40 Each Departure Date.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Explore the mysterious Forbidden City, the largest and the most complete imperial palace and ancient building complex in China, and in the world.

• Walk on the famous Great Wall to feel the history associated with this almost mystical landmark.

• Stroll in one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou--Master of the Nets Garden.

• Admire the beauty of West Lake by taking a short cruise on it.

• Immerse yourself in the bustling metropolis Shanghai.


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ITINERARY

Day 1: Canada to Beijing

Depart from Canada to Beijing on your own (International Airfare NOT provided with this package)

Hotel:

Day 2: Beijing Arrival

Upon arriving at Beijing International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.

Hotel:Beijing Schonbrunn Hotel / Similar

Day 3: Beijing

Free at leisure to explore Beijing at your own pace. Or you may choose an optional day-tour of Beijing highlights.

(Recommended Options C$95): 

After breakfast, visit 【Tiananmen Square】-the biggest city central square in the world, the area of the square is about 44 hectares and it can accommodate 1 million people. Explore the incredible 【Forbidden City】 with its best-preserved imperial palace complex. Experience Hutong, the old town of Beijing, on a man-powered pedicab to experience how natives live in their traditional lifestyle. Step in one of the local 【Siheyuan courtyard house】 to learn how to make Chinese dumplings and enjoy a real typical home-made lunch. Walk around the 【Lotus Market】.

(Recommended Options C$70): 

Visit the 【Summer Palace】& Visit the exterior of 【Bird's Nest】&【Water Cube】(2008 Olympic stadiums)

Being the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, Summer Palace greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, which also has long been recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'.

Hotel:Beijing Schonbrunn Hotel / Similar

Day 4: Beijing

After breakfast, explore the【Juyongguan Great Wall】, one of the seven greatest man-made wonders of the world and definitely the focal point of China. You will hike along the Great Wall. On the way there, visit Jade Store first. In Chinese, jade is pronounced as ‘Yu’, and it has a history in China of at least four thousand years. After that visit 【Chinese Herbal Institute】 to learn about traditional Chinese medicine which has existed for thousands of years.

(Recommended Options:) evening  large scale dramatic musical performance 【Golden Mask Dynasty Show】C$60

Hotel:Beijing Schonbrunn Hotel / Similar

Day 5: Beijing- Shanghai-Suzhou

Take the early flight to Shanghai. Transfer to Suzhou, This city, which dates back to 514 BC, is sometimes called the "Venice of the East". Visit【Lanli Garden】where you could treasure the exotic silk embroidery history. Visit the 【Garden of Master of the Nets】the smallest yet the most delicate landscape garden in Suzhou.

Hotel:Holiday Inn Suzhou Huirong Plaza / Similar

Day 6: Suzhou -Wuxi

Today you will visit the Silk Spinning Factory and enjoy the Silk-making demonstration. Transfer to Wuxi. Wuxi is an ancient city richly endowed with nature due to its pleasantly warm and moist climate – it boasts a reputation of being the “Land of Fish and Rice”. Visit the famous 【Nanchang Street】.

(Recommended Options C$40):

Boat ride on the 【Grand Canal 】with walk around the local market.

Hotel:Swiss-Bel Hotel Liyuan/ Similar

Day 7: Wuxi-Hangzhou

After breakfast, enjoy the scenery as we pass by【 Lake Tai】, the third-largest freshwater lake in China.  Visit the【Lihu Park】, and the largest Fresh Water Pearl Center. Transfer to Hangzhou. Hangzhou, one of the six ancient capital cities, is the hometown for green tea. Visit【West Lake】- the most famous attraction in Hangzhou. West Lake was man-made and created after the Chinese love for garden-style parks for recreation. Visit【Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond】.

(Recommended Options C$40):

Boat ride on the 【West Lake】 the most renowned feature of Hangzhou noted for its scenic beauty which blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites.

Hotel:Merchant Marco Garden Hotel/ Similar

Day 8: Hangzhou-Shanghai

The morning starts from an educational stop for a taste of Dragon Well Tea at the Longjing Green Tea village. Later drive back to Shanghai, the largest city by population in China. Appreciate scenery by walking along【the Bund】, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. This area is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days.

(Recommended Options C$60):

Take a 【Cruise on the Huangpu River】, while on the cruise, you can take an outside view of the 【Oriental Pearl Tower】, the modern symbol of Shanghai City. 

Hotel:Shanghai Koyal International Hotel/ Similar

Day 9: Shanghai

Free at leisure for last-minute souvenir shopping or just relax at your hotel. Or you may choose an optional day-tour of Shanghai highlights.

(Recommended Options C$60):

【Shanghai maglev train 】is the fastest train in the world with an unbelievable top speed of 431km per hour. It is the only super high-speed bullet train with Magnetic technology in operation all over the world. Shop till you drop at knock-off market for your last minute shopping before exploring the famous【Xintiandi】, a stylish pedestrian street composed of Shikumen architecture and modern complex. 

(Recommended Options C$60):

【Shanghai Acrobatics Show】.

Hotel:Shanghai Koyal International Hotel/ Similar

Day 10: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Hotel:

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Included:

1) Ground transportation between the cities ( BY BUS )

2) Hand-picked 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

3) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

4) Food as specified on the itinerary (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner X-no meal) 

Please note that if the flight for your tour is during lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.

5) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule

6) Professional English speaking local tour expert

7) All tax and fuel surcharge

8) A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping of Reg price - USD 180 Or CAD 245 /person.

9) UTOvacation’s Travel Assurance Program ( Free Reschedule before 150 days prior to trip departure and before air tickets are issued )

Excluded:

1) China visa fee

2) Travel insurance

3) Any personal expenses

4) Tour Extensions and Optional programs:

5) Single Supplement: CAD 450 (*Our tour price is based on double occupancy and if a single passenger is traveling solo and not sharing room with any roommate for the entire trip, a single supplement fee is charged. If a passenger shares a room with travel partner(s) on the tour, such fee is waived.)

6) A no-show fee of $100 per person, per day will be issued if, for any reason, a customer does not attend the daily scheduled activities. This applies to all sponsored tours, packages and all discounted China tours, including this product.

7) Roundtrip international flights from Canada and the regional flight or bullet-train service between Beijing and Shanghai

8) A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping U$245/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Departure.

UTOvacation prioritizes the safety and well-being of our customers. We do not oblige our customers to travel to destinations still impacted by Covid-19, force majeure, natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, and more), political change, war, riots, and more. We believe in transparency and providing our customers with all the information they need to make informed decisions. Therefore, we kindly ask our customers to review our terms and conditions carefully and take full responsibility for their purchasing and travel decisions.

Optional Features

Optional Programs:

Day 3 Beijing "Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City with lunch" ($95)

Day 3 Beijing "Summer Palace", "Bird Nest & Water Cube"(Exterior) ($70)

Day 4 Beijing "The Golden Mask Dynasty Show"($60)  

Day 6 Suzhou "Boat ride on the Grand Canal"($40)  

Day 7 Hangzhou "Boat ride on the West Lake"($40)

Day 8 Shanghai "Huangpu River Night Cruise" ($60)  

Day 9 Shanghai "Shanghai maglev train and kick off market."($60)  

Day 9 Shanghai" Shanghai Acrobatics Show"($60)

* Select your optional packages while you are in China and pay to the local tour guide.

Tour Extensions:

1) Xi"an Terra Cotta Warriors 3Days  2Nights Package: Click Here To View More Information 

                 Price: CAD 799.00

                 Single Supplement: CAD 400.00

                  Gratuity: $60

                 Included:

                 *All China domestic flights and ground transportation

                 *Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda,

                 *Food as specifying on itinerary 

                 *Guided Sightseeing Luxury Tour 

                 *Ground transportation

                 *4-4.5 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

                 *Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

                 *Professional English speaking local tour expert

2) Yangtze River Cruise 6Days 5Nights Package: Click here to view itinerary

                  Price: CAD 999.00

                  Single Supplement#1: CAD 589.00(For the solo traveler of the entire trip)

                  Single Supplement#2: CAD 518.00(For the party of three travelers, all of you will share a triple room on land hotels and for the cruise portion, two cabins will be provided as there is no triple cabin on the cruise)

                    Gratuity: $90

                  Included:

                  *5-Star Yangtze River Cruise 

                  *All China domestic flights and ground transportation

                  *Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

                  *Food as specifying on itinerary 

                  *Guided Sightseeing Luxury Tour 

                  *Ground transportation 

                  *4-4.5 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

                  *Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

                  *Professional English speaking local tour expert

Stay Like A Local-Extensions:

1) Shanghai 3 Nights Hotel Extension

                 Price: CAD 399.00

                 Single Supplement: CAD 200.00

                 Included:

                 * 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

                 *Airport drop off service 

2) Shanghai 5 Nights Hotel Extension

                 Price: CAD 599.00

                 Single Supplement: CAD 300.00

                 Included:

                 * 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

                 *Airport drop off service

3) Beijing 3 Nights Hotel Extension( Pre-Tour )

                 Price: CAD 399.00

                 Single Supplement: CAD 200.00

                 Included:

                 *4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

                 *Airport drop off service

4) Beijing 5 Nights Hotel Extension( Pre-Tour )

                 Price: CAD 599.00

                 Single Supplement: CAD 300.00

                 Included:

                 *4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

                 *Airport drop off service


Visa

Visa:

* This trip requires a Chinese Visa for USA & Canada passport holders. 

* China Visa Option:

【 Please Click Here To Read The detailed information and requirements for the following 3 options before you book! 】

1: Individual visa service (Multiple entries valid for up to 10 years) ( Ontario residents only ): $240

2: Group visa (North-America wide)(Single Entry Valid For 1 month from the date issue)(At Least 2 People Travel Together)(Age: Less than 79 years old): $398

3: Paperwork service for the clients who wish to apply for an individual visa by themselves: $50

    Include:

    · Filling out application forms

    · Preparing travel documents

    · Making appointment

4:Apply for an individual visa on your own

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 UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee.

All information and requirements in regards to visa applications are available on Chinese Consulate"s website. Applicants are required to bring their visa application along with all supporting documents. Please contact your local Chinese Embassy/Consulate directly if you apply for a Chinese visa on your own.

Hotels & Flights

4-Star Hotels:

Beijing: Holiday Inn Beijing Shijingshan Parkview / similar

Suzhou: Holiday Inn Suzhou Huirong Plaza / similar

Hangzhou: Merchant Marco Garden Hotel / similar

Wuxi: Swiss-Bel Hotel Liyuan / similar

Shanghai: Shanghai Koyal International Hotel / similar


International Air (*UTOvacation reserve the right to confirm the airlines below)

☆ Air Canada:

☆ Air China:

☆ Hainan Airlines:

☆ China Eastern Airlines:

☆ Cathy Pacific Airlines

☆ China Southern Airlines

☆ Ximen Airlines

☆ Beijing Capital Airlines

 Sichuan Airlines


Remark: 

1) We reserve the right to modify the itinerary if necessary subject to the local conditions.

2) Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 10 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 60-120 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 UTOvacation 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 the 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 change 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 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 right 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.