Exotic China with Post – Tour Hong Kong
Tour Snapshot
Cities Covered
Tour Highlights
ChinaBeijing
- Guided City Tour
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Visit the Forbidden City
- Visit Yonghe Lamasery
- Visit the Temple of Heaven
- Visit the Great Wall of China
- Visit a Pearl Factory
- Visit the Summer Palace
Xi'an
- Visit Xi’an City Wall
- Experience the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance show
- Visit the Terracotta Army Museum
- Visit the Wild Goose Pagoda
Yangtze River Cruise
- Victoria Cruise Ship
- Shore Excursions to White Emperor City
- Sail along the Qutang and Wu Gorges
- Shore Excursions to Fengdu and Shennu
- See the Three Gorges Dam
Shanghai
- Guided City Tour
- Experience an Acrobatic Show
- Visit the Jade Buddha Temple
- Visit the Yuyuan Gardens
- Huangpu River Cruise
- Ride the Maglev Train
- Guided City Tour
- Visit Victoria Peak
- Visit Lantau Island (By cable car)
- Guided City Tour
- Visit Macau Tower
- Ferry from Hong Kong - Macau
Departure Dates and Tour Cost
2027
Pricing & Departure Notes
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction for triple sharing.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- There could be possibility of flight departure on the previous evening.
- On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same.
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Beijing, China
Today, begin your holiday of China with Unique World Holidays. After clearing immigration and customs at Beijing Airport your Tour Manger will receive you outside the arrival area. Then check-in to the hotel. (Standard check-in time is 1500 hrs)
Day 02: Guided City Tour - Visit the Tiananmen Square - Visit the Forbidden City – Visit the Yonghe Lamasery
After a buffet breakfast, embark on a guided city tour with an experienced local guide. Visit Tiananmen Square, Beijing’s central landmark, home to the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum. Later, explore the Forbidden City, and see the Imperial Palace. 24 Ming and Qing emperors ruled over China from this palace. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, it remains a symbol of China's rich history. After a local lunch, proceed to the Yonghe Lamasery also known as Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery. Initially built in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty, the status of the dwelling was changed to a lamasery in 1744. Later, visit a pearl factory also called as Hongqiao Market, located in the south-central area of Beijing. Later, visit the Temple Of Heaven -which was redesignated as a public park in 1988. Later stroll down the famous Hutongs narrow streets or alleys commonly associated with northern Chinese cities. Thereafter, return to the hotel.
Day 03: Visit the Great Wall of China - Visit the Summer Palace
After a buffet breakfast, proceed on an excursion to the Great Wall of China, the largest man-made structure in the world. A series of ancient fortifications built in northern China, this long wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 21,196 Km across the breadth of China. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987 and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall is an unparalleled architectural feat with historical significance. After a local lunch, visit The Summer Palace which is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. Later, return to the hotel.
Day 04: Beijing - Bullet train to Xi’an - Xi’an City Wall - Experience The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the railway station and board the bullet train to Xi’an, the ancient capital of China for 11 dynasties. Enjoy a packed local lunch. Visit the Xi’an City Wall. It is the best preserved ancient miltary defense system still standing in China. Tonight experience the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, an immersive performance that displays the essence of music and dance forms of the Tang Dynasty.
Day 05: Visit Wild Goose Pagoda - Visit the Terracotta Army Museum
After a buffet breakfast, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda originally built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty ,meant to showcase Buddhist scriptures that were brought from India by the hierarch Xuanzang. As the symbol of ancient Xi'an, Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Enjoy a local lunch, Later visit the Terracotta Army Museum, a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art, buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife.
Day 06: Xi’an - Bullet train to Chongqing – Board the Yangtze River Cruise
After a buffet breakfast, check out and board bullet train from Xi'an to Chongqing. Enjoy a packed lunch. Arrive In Chongqing which served as the wartime capital for the Republic of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Board the Victoria cruise ship.
Day 07: Excursion to Fengdu ‘The City of Ghosts’
After breakfast on board. The Yangtze River (long river) , Asia's largest and the third-longest rive, is crucial for its diverse wildlife. Disembark for a shore excursion in Fengdu, the "City of Ghosts," blending Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism with supernatural folklore. According to Chinese mythology Fengdu is said to be the place where souls overcome their fears in the afterlife. Later, return to the cruise
Day 08: Qutang Gorge – Visit White Emperor City
After breakfast on board, visit White Emperor City. A historic hilltop city near Qutang Gorge, known as the “City of Poems”. Return to the cruise and sail through Qutang Gorge, It stretches for about 8 Km and is known for its steep cliffs, narrow passages, and breathtaking scenery. The gorge is located in Chongqing Municipality. After a local lunch, take in the beautiful scenery as we sail through Wu Gorge, which spans 44 km. Arrive at Wushan, and transfer to a sightseeing boat to explore Shennü stream or Goddess Stream. See the Sleeping Beauty Stone. Later, return to the cruise.
Day 09: Three Gorges Dam - Fly to Shanghai
After a buffet breakfast disembark and proceed to see the Three Gorges Dam. It is a hydroelectric gravity dam that spans the Yangtze River near Sandouping in Yiling District It is the world's largest power station. The dam's body was completed in 2006 and the power plant became fully operational in 2012. The dam increased the Yangtze River's shipping capacity, vital for China’s social and economic success. Enjoy a local lunch. Later proceed to the Yichang airport for your flight to Shanghai. On arrival proceed to the hotel and check in.
Day 10: Shanghai - Visit the Jade Buddha Temple - The Bund - Huangpu River Cruise
After a buffet breakfast, visit the Jade Buddha Temple, built in 1882 to house two jade Buddha statues brought from Burma by a monk named Huigen. Despite being damaged during the fall of the Qing Dynasty, the temple remains a cultural gem. The two Buddha statues are crafted from crystal-clear white jade. After a local lunch, take a stroll through Yuyuan Gardens, a famous classical garden from the Ming Dynasty, known for its exquisite design and zigzag bridges. Later, visit the Bund, the vibrant waterfront along the Huangpu River. It is regarded as the Mother River of Shanghai, serving multiple functions including a source of drinking water, shipping, fishery and tourism. Tonight experience a scenic cruise on the Huangpu River.
Day 11: Explore Nanjing Road - Acrobatic Show
After a buffet breakfast, spend the day exploring Shanghai. Originally a fishing village, Shanghai grew in importance in the 19th century due to both domestic and foreign trade and its favorable port location. The city features several architectural styles such as Art Deco and Shikumen, and is renowned for its Lujiazui skyline, museums and historic buildings, along the Bund. Enjoy a local lunch before walking along the famous Nanjing Road. Tonight enjoy a spectacular acrobatic show, a performance that uses traditional folk art to tell historical tales of Shanghai.
Day 12: Ride The Maglev Train - Farewell!
After buffet/boxed breakfast, check out and board the Maglev train to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday.
FOR CLIENTS PROCEEDING TO HONG KONG
Day 12: Departure - Flight to Hong Kong
After a buffet/boxed breakfast, check-out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong.. (Flight Cost Included) Arrive at Hong Kong Airport. After clearing immigration and customs, transfer to your hotel and check-in.
Day 13: Lantau Island - Hongkong City tour
After a buffet breakfast, visit Lantau Island by cable car. Explore Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. Return to Hongkong by cable car. Later, enjoy local lunch. In the evening, proceed on a guided city tour of Hong Kong. Explore Golden Bauhinia Square, Old Clock Tower. Visit Victoria Peak with one-way tram ride with. Spend time in the Avenue of Stars and enjoy a ferry ride. See the Symphony of Light show from Victoria Harbour and later return to the hotel.
Day 14: Hongkong – Excursion to Macau
After breakfast, transfer to the Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal to board a ferry to Macau. Upon arrival, proceed for a guided city tour covering the iconic Ruins of St. Paul’s, Na Tcha Temple, Mount Fortress, Lover’s Lane, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Later, visit the Macau Tower - Observation Deck for panoramic views of the city. Enjoy a local lunch. Later, experience Macau’s vibrant entertainment district with a spectacular Diamond Show, Water Fountain Show, Cotai Strip, and Eiffel Tower illumination at The Parisian Macao. Later experience the world's longest sea crossing on the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge. Later, return to hotel
Day 15: Farewell!
After a buffet breakfast, check - out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your trip.
B: Breakfast, L: Indian Lunch, LL: Local Lunch, D: Indian Dinner, LD: Local Dinner, BL /PL: Boxed/Packed Lunch
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
ACCOMODATION- 03 nights in Beijing at Crowne Plaza Lido hotel or similar
- 02 nights in Xi’an at Novotel Xi’an SCPG or similar
- 03 nights onboard the Victoria Cruise
- 03 nights in Shanghai at Radisson Collection Yangtze Shanghai or similar
- 03 nights in Hong Kong at Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel except on Day 01
- Daily Local Vegetarian lunches
- Daily Indian/Local/International Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian dinners
- 2 bottles mineral water (500 ml each) per person per day
- Tips to Guides and Drivers
- Porterage of 1 bag per person (20 Kg)
- All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air-conditioned coach
- One collective arrival and departure transfer
- Bullet Train from Beijing to Xi’an (2nd class)
- Bullet Train from Xi'an to Chongqing (2nd class)
- Flight from Yichang to Shanghai
- Flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager throughout your tour
Exclusions
- COST OF INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TICKETS
- Cost of deviation: In case any clients wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
- Cost of Transfer: In case clients are arriving or departing at a time that is different from the group arrival/departure time, which will be conveyed to the clients while booking the tour, there will be an additional cost of transfer. The group arrival and departure timings will vary from tour to tour.
- Cost of visas to travel on the tour.
- Medical/ Travel insurance.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of beverages in cruise etc. Anything not specified under inclusions.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’
- Departure taxes except where included.
Visa Requirements
USA & Canadian Passport holders: Tourist Visa Required
Indian Passport with Green Card : Tourist Visa Required
Note: Cost of the above-mentioned visa /ETA are not included in your tour price.
Overseas Travel Insurance
It is very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. We recommend clients take overseas travel insurance to cover any eventuality while on tour.
Important Notes
Booking & Cancellation
- Due to very high and constant demand, as a Tour Operator, we are required to pay non-refundable deposits to secure and block accommodation, entrances to prominent landmarks, train tickets, cruise tickets, internal flight tickets amongst other services to cover all services indicated in the itinerary. For this very reason we are required to take a non-refundable deposit from you for booking the tour.<br />
- In view of the above, unfortunately, this deposit cannot be refunded, even in case of any emergency due to which you have to cancel the tour.
- We humbly advise you to take necessary insurance to cover the tour cost, in case of any eventuality.
| Booking Terms | |
|---|---|
| Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 1000 Per Person |
| Full payment to be made | 75 Days prior to Departure date |
| Cancellation Policy | |
|---|---|
| 74 Days to 45 Days | 50% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
| 44 Days to 30 Days | 75% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
| 30 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
| Discontinuation of tour due to any personal emergency | No refund for unutilised services |
Notes
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
- Standard check-in at hotels is 1400-1500 hours and check-out is 1100-1200 hours.
- The Tour Cost is a combination of various arrangements and multiple services, and hence cannot be calculated on an individual service basis. The tour cost is one single component and not calculated individually.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- Clients taking early morning flights will be provided with boxed/packed breakfast.
- Keeping in view the luggage compartments of coaches, trains & internal flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size luggage and 1 carry-on/cabin bag per person.
- The granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the Embassy or Consulate. Unique World Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process. Any inconvenience or situation arising out of delay in granting of visas by the authorities or visa application being rejected has to be resolved by the clients.
- In case you are not able to continue the tour due to loss of passport, medical emergency, any illness, or any other life-event beyond our control, Unique World Holidays is not liable to give any refund for any unutilized services.
- Please note that in case any client loses their passport, the cost of getting a new passport and necessary charges to revise the arrangement to return home will be borne by client, and there will be no refund for any unutilized services.
- Unique World Holidays shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in flight schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the clients. Unique World Holidays will not be liable for the same.
- Unique World Holidays shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
- Unique World Holidays will not be liable in any loss of baggage by your airline. However, we will provide assistance in tracing any lost baggage.
- Unique World Holidays reserves the right to charge additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- Unique World Holidays reserves the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure/excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
- Please ensure to take the necessary vaccinations and shots depending on the destination you are travelling to.
- There will be no refund on unutilized services or partly utilized services under any circumstances.
- For the convenience of our passengers, Unique World Holidays will sometimes amend the itinerary; however all the other services will remain the same.
- If clients prefer to have meals on their own while on tour there will be no refund during such instances
- All hotels may not have Tea and Coffee machines, kettles or hairdryers in the room. These can be requested at the front desk.
- It is strictly not allowed to eat, drink or smoke inside the Coach.
- Coaches may not have Wi-Fi facilities or USB phone charging options on board.
- Updating of mileage is subject to airlines terms & conditions for group fares.
- We request the airlines for your preferred seats, however seats are allotted at their discretion.
- Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed Cancellation Policy and ‘Terms and Conditions’.
- The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason.
- All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable in any other currency.
- In case of cruises, internal flights, train tickets and visas 100% of the cost paid will be forfeited, in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation.
- Unique World Holidays LLC does not assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done by us.
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