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Companion and Pre & Post Tours

It is of our honor to show you the highlights of China's historical relics and natural scenery with our pre & post tours. And we hope to give you a relaxing while memorable experience during your spare time when attending the conference.

China is known for its places of historical interests, including world-famous rivers, lakes, and mountains. China also has a long-lasting tradition of catering culture and hospitality. We try our best to integrate these historical and cultural aspects into designing the recommended travel routes. If this is your first visit to China, Xi'an and Guilin are perfect destinations to explore Chinese historical and natural beauties. You will see the magnificent Mausoleum of First Emperor Qin, Terra-Cotta Warriors in Xi'an and have an enjoyable journey to Guilin to appreciate the natural scenery with hills and waters.

Tips:
1. All tours depart from Beijing.
2. If you are interested in the itineraries recommended by us and would like to find out more about the travel itineraries, hotel accommodations, prices, etc, or if you have additional travel needs, please send your requests to tourpackages@chinatraveldepot.com, or please visit www.chinatraveldepot.com for more details.
3. You may travel independently in private tours or you may join other travelers in seat-in-coach tours.
4. If you have a group of guests more than 10 person, you may ask for special rates on ++86 10 5815 8830.

Beijing Seat-in-coach Tours

Route A: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace USD65/person

Departure: 15th August, 16th August, 17th August, 18th August, 19th August, 20th August

Itinerary:

  • Pickup from your hotel around 8:30am.
  • Visit the Temple of Heaven, which is spectacular temple that the Emperors visited during the Ming and Qing dynasties to pray for a good harvest. From here you will enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch prepared at a local restaurant. You will then be taken to the Forbidden City, the world reputed and gorgeous palace complex of Chinese emperors, also known as the Palace Museum, from which the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years.
  • Continue your visit to the Summer Palace is another breathtaking area that will be seen. Entering the Summer Palace is like stepping into another world. The grandeur and beauty of the Palace is overwhelming and is sure to impress anyone.
  • Transfer back to your hotel around 5pm.
 

Price includes:

  • Pick-up and drop-off service for hotels in downtown, sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Local English-speaking tour guide for pick-up, drop-off and sightseeing program as indicated.
  • Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Parking fee toll fee wherever applicable.

Price excludes:

  • Accommodation cost.
  • Flight/train ticket.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
  • Gratuities to the tour guide, driver, hotel bellboy.
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Traveler insurance.

Route B: Great Wall Badaling Section and Ming Tombs USD56/person

Departure: 15th August, 16th August, 17th August, 18th August, 19th August, 20th August

Itinerary:

  • Pickup from your hotel around 8:30am.
  • You will visit the one of the Ming Dynasty Tombs, where 13 Emperors were buried in the most grandiose fashion, according to the principles of Feng Shui. After a typical Beijing lunch and a visit to the Jade Art Factory, where you will see how jade is cleaned and sculpted into its final form.
  • In the afternoon, continue your visit to the Great Wall of China listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is a must-see attraction for Chinese and foreign visitors alike. As the most popular section of the Wall, Badaling site offers a breath-taking view and a precious insight into Chinese civilization, taking visitors back through time to Imperial China and its history.
  • ransfer back to your hotel around 5pm.
 

Price includes:

  • Pick-up and drop-off service for hotels in downtown, sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Local English-speaking tour guide for pick-up, drop-off and sightseeing program as indicated.
  • Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Parking fee toll fee wherever applicable.

Price excludes:

  • Accommodation cost.
  • Flight/train ticket.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
  • Gratuities to the tour guide, driver, hotel bellboy.
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Traveler insurance.

Route C: Mutianyu Great Wall and Exterior View of Olympic Venues USD67/person

Departure: 13th August, 15th August, 17th August, 18th August, 19th August, 20th August

Itinerary:

  • Pickup from your hotel around 9am.
  • Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, which offers you an alternative experience of visiting Great Wall. Compared to the popular Wall at Badaling section. This Section is older than Badaling and is a more challenging climb. Before enjoy the panoramic views of the Mutianyu Great Wall, you will have a chance to visit the National Stone Place and learn about china's most precious stone. Lunch will be served on the way to the Great Wall.
  • On the way back you will visit the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, which are two spectacular Olympic stadiums in Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
  • Transfer back to your hotel around 5pm.
 

Price includes:

  • Pick-up and drop-off service for hotels in downtown, sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Local English-speaking tour guide for pick-up, drop-off and sightseeing program as indicated.
  • Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Parking fee toll fee wherever applicable.

Price excludes:

  • Accommodation cost.
  • Flight/train ticket.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
  • Gratuities to the tour guide, driver, hotel bellboy.
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Traveler insurance.

Route D: Hutong Rickshaw Tour, Shichahai Lake, Nanluoguxiang Alley, Jingshan Royal Garden, Lama Temple, Panda Garden, 2008 Olympic Park USD56/person

Departure: 15th August, 16th August, 17th August, 18th August, 19th August, 20th August

Itinerary:

  • Pickup from your hotel around 8:30am.
  • Visit Jing Shan Royal Garden where you will enjoy a bird-view of the Forbidden City. Then go to visit the famous “ancient & modern” Nanluoguiang Alley. Old Beijing Hutong-Sightseeing by Rickshaw, rickshaw ride through the hutongs, picturesque small alleys, which were built in ancient times and are still densely populated and also visit the local family, Bell and Drum Tower, Shishahai Lake. Beijing characteristics lunch is included.
  • In the afternoon, continue your visit to the tibetan Lama Temple-Sightseeing (1 hour). Beijing silk carpet factory shopping Drive back to downtown and visit the Olympic Park Outdoor Scenes. Your last stop is the Panda Garden Sightseeing in Beijing Zoo.
  • Transfer back to your hotel around 5pm.
 

Price includes:

  • Pick-up and drop-off service for hotels in downtown, sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Local English-speaking tour guide for pick-up, drop-off and sightseeing program as indicated.
  • Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Parking fee toll fee wherever applicable.

Price excludes:

  • Accommodation cost.
  • Flight/train ticket.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
  • Gratuities to the tour guide, driver, hotel bellboy.
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Traveler insurance.

Handpicked Pre & Post Private Tours

Route A: Xian Highlights Tour From Beijing with internal round-trip flight and 4-star hotel USD766/person (based on 2-5 person)

Departure: DailyTour Type: Private tourTour Length: 3 daysDestination: Beijing Xi'an

Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Beijing to Xi'an
    Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi'an.
  • Day 2 Xi'an
    After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up by your private English-speaking guide and driver.
    Today's tour starts at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Chinese lunch is included.
    In the afternoon, you will go to visit the Ancient Xian City Wall, built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city centre, it is a major landmark, and the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China.
    Lastly, we will go to the Xian Imperial Fine Arts center, Xian Imperial Fine Arts mainly manufactures jade carvings and lacquer ware. You may have a chance to learn how the fine Chinese jade carved and the function of jade.
  • Day 3 Xi'an to Beijing
    Today's tour features the Shaanxi History Museum. The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best.
    Continue your visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick Pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple.
    Then you will go to the Great Mosque. In the heart of Xian's Muslim quarter, close to the city centre, it is one of the largest Islamic mosques in China.
    After the today's ends, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Beijing. End of service.
 

Price includes:

  • Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary.
  • Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary.
  • Airport tax and fuel fee.
  • Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Local private English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as indicated in each city.
  • Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Service charge and government Taxes.

Price excludes:

  • Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets.
  • Air tickets or train tickets which are not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
  • Hotel room/cruise cabin single supplement.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
  • Gratuities to the tour guide, driver and hotel bellboy.
  • National tour guide accompany from the arrival city to the departure city in China.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Fees for entry visa to China.
  • Traveler insurance.
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary.

Route B: Xian and Shanghai Essence Tour From Beijing with internal flights and 4-star hotels USD1258/person (based on 2-5 person)

Departure: DailyTour Type: Private tourTour Length: 5 daysDestination: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai

Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Beijing to Xi'an
    Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi'an.
  • Day 2 Xi'an
    After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up by your private English-speaking guide and driver.
    Today's tour starts at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Chinese lunch is included.
    In the afternoon, you will go to visit the Ancient Xian City Wall, built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city centre, it is a major landmark, and the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China.
    Lastly, we will go to the Xian Imperial Fine Arts center, Xian Imperial Fine Arts mainly manufactures jade carvings and lacquer ware. You may have a chance to learn how the fine Chinese jade carved and the function of jade.
  • Day 3 Xi'an to Shanghai
    Today's tour features the Shaanxi History Museum. The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best.
    Continue your visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick Pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple.
    Then you will go to the Great Mosque. In the heart of Xian's Muslim quarter, close to the city centre, it is one of the largest Islamic mosques in China.
    After today's tour ends, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Shanghai. Transfer to a four star hotel in Shanghai.
  • Day 4 Shanghai
    Firstly, you will go to the Jade Buddha Temple to see the intricately carved jade Buddha and ancient paintings.
    Continue your visit to the Yu Garden, a classic creation from the Ming Dynasty.
    Then you will go to the Bund, on Shanghai's waterfront. This bustling area boasts early-20th century architecture and is the heart of Shanghai sightseeing.
    In the evening, you will enjoy a spectacular Acrobatic Show, This famous Chinese troupe have pleased crowds and won acrobatic awards all over the world. The amazing show features some of the best acts, and is a feast of light color, incredible acrobatic and circus feats.
  • Day 5 Shanghai
    After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport for your international flight. End of service.
 

Price includes:

  • Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary.
  • Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary.
  • Airport tax and fuel fee.
  • Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Local private English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as indicated in each city.
  • Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Service charge and government Taxes.

Price excludes:

  • Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets.
  • Air tickets or train tickets which are not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
  • Hotel room/cruise cabin single supplement.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
  • Gratuities to the tour guide, driver and hotel bellboy.
  • National tour guide accompany from the arrival city to the departure city in China.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Fees for entry visa to China.
  • Traveler insurance.
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary.

Route C: Xian, Shanghai and Guilin Splendid Tour From Beijing with internal flights and 4-star hotels USD1498/person (based on 2-5 person)

Departure: DailyTour Type: Private tourTour Length: 6 daysDestination: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin

Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Beijing to Xi'an
    Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi'an.
  • Day 2 Xi'an
    After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up by your private English-speaking guide and driver.
    Today's tour starts at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Chinese lunch is included.
    In the afternoon, you will go to visit the Ancient Xian City Wall, built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city centre, it is a major landmark, and the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China.
    Lastly, we will go to the Xian Imperial Fine Arts center, Xian Imperial Fine Arts mainly manufactures jade carvings and lacquer ware. You may have a chance to learn how the fine Chinese jade carved and the function of jade.
  • Day 3 Xi'an to Shanghai
    Today's tour features the Shaanxi History Museum. The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best.
    Continue your visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick Pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple.
    Then you will go to the Great Mosque. In the heart of Xian's Muslim quarter, close to the city centre, it is one of the largest Islamic mosques in China.
    After today's tour ends, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Shanghai. Transfer to a four star hotel in Shanghai.
  • Day 4 Shanghai
    Firstly, you will go to the Jade Buddha Temple to see the intricately carved jade Buddha and ancient paintings.
    Continue your visit to the Yu Garden, a classic creation from the Ming Dynasty.
    Then you will go to the Bund, on Shanghai's waterfront. This bustling area boasts early-20th century architecture and is the heart of Shanghai sightseeing.
    In the evening, you will enjoy a spectacular Acrobatic Show, This famous Chinese troupe have pleased crowds and won acrobatic awards all over the world. The amazing show features some of the best acts, and is a feast of light color, incredible acrobatic and circus feats.
  • Day 5 Shanghai to Guilin
    After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Guilin. Meet your local guide in Guilin and transfer to a four star hotel.
    Visit the Reed Flute Cave firstly, the cave is known as 'the Palace of Natural Arts' and has remarkable formations. Next, we will continue to visit the Elephant Trunk Hill. Close to the confluence of Li River and Peach Blossom River stands the Water Moon Cave. The water flows through it and the cave looks like a moon floating in the water. The stone drooped into the water like an elephant drinking the water of the Li River.
  • Day 6 Guilin
    This morning, we drive about one hour to the pier to catch a cruise down the picturesque Li River. Cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts and fishing cormorants. You can spend some time exploring the little town and wandering at the West Street. Chinese lunch included onboard.
    In the late afternoon, transfer back to Guilin to take your international flight. End of service.
 

Price includes:

  • Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary.
  • Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary.
  • Airport tax and fuel fee.
  • Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Local private English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as indicated in each city.
  • Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Service charge and government Taxes.

Price excludes:

  • Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets.
  • Air tickets or train tickets which are not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
  • Hotel room/cruise cabin single supplement.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
  • Gratuities to the tour guide, driver and hotel bellboy.
  • National tour guide accompany from the arrival city to the departure city in China.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Fees for entry visa to China.
  • Traveler insurance.
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary.



 


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