China has been rapidly developing in the past two decades, and so has it's railway system. This will be the only tour that offers you the fun experience of China's new bullet train at about 200 mph. This tour is superb for first time visitors of China. The itinerary includes Suzhou, known as the "Venice of the Orient" for its crisscrossing network of canals, as well as Qufu, the hometown of Confucius. Also included is a stay in Tai'an, at the foot of Mt. Tai, and a visit to Ji'nan, the "City of Springs." In these cities, the vast history of China and Chinese culture will be apparent all around you. Contrast these experiences with adventures in the cosmopolitan cities of Beijing and Shanghai, where ancient and modern both integral aspects of each city's identity.
Tour Fare Includes:
* Round trip transpacific air on Air China.
* All intra-China air/land transportation as specified in itinerary.
* All U.S. and China taxes, airline fuel surcharges plus airport construction fees.
* First class 4 star hotel accommodations.
* Round trip transfers between airport and designated group hotel. Land only passengers are subject to some limitations.
* Baggage handling throughout the trip.
* Daily American buffet breakfast at hotel and Chinese family-style lunch and dinner at local city restaurants. Free days only include breakfast at the hotel.
* Comprehensive tours including entrance fees and admission to all shows specified in itinerary.
* Professional English-speaking tour escort (local guide) for all transfers and sightseeing.
* If there are 10 or more participants, there will be an English-speaking tour manager (national guide) in addition to the local guide. The national guide stays with you from beginning to end, whereas the local guides change from city to city.
* Delicious Culinary Events: Peking Duck Dinner in Beijing and Special Dinner Banquet in Ji'nan.
* Special Evening Entertainment: A Breathtaking Shanghai Acrobatic Show.
Tour Fare Excludes:
* Chinese Consulate's $140 Visa Fee + China Focus' $30 Processing Fee = $170/person
Recommended Tipping Guideline
Tipping is on a VOULUNTARY BASIS ONLY. We believe tipping as a reward for the service and hard work provided by our guides, drivers, porters, and maids while in China. Our guides and drivers are extremely conscientious and work to provide our travelers with excellent service; making their experience in China one that they will always remember fondly. Please remember to show your appreciation for their dedication. We do offer a recommended guideline for tipping, but if you feel that the service was not satisfactory, you are NOT obligated to tip. Also, please report any substandard behavior or actions to our office immediately at
support@chinafocustravel.com.
We recommend $8/day per passenger, which covers the drivers, local guides, porters, maids, and national guide. We recommend $48 per passengers to cover the cruise staff (if your tour includes the Yangtze River cruise). Recommended Total = $72 Per Passenger. Tipping would be paid in China.
