ACCOMMODATION
We have carefully chosen a selection of hotels ranging
from Chinese-run tourist class to international 5*
standard for our tours. The star rating we specify against
each hotel is the official one allocated by the China
National Tourist Administration. All accommodation has
private en-suite facilities. It is common international
practice for hotel rooms to be vacated at 12 noon and
check-in is normally allowed after this time. Ultimately we
have no direct control over the daily management of the
hotels and in the event that we have to change a hotel,
every effort will be made to substitute a hotel of the same
standard. We must stress the hotels in Dali, Wolong, Tibet
and along the length of the Silk Road are very ‘basic’ and
therefore hotel standards will be lower in these locations.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Should you have any special requests e.g. diet, room location,
particular flight seat preference, please advise us in writing
when the booking is made. Whilst every effort will be made to
meet reasonable requests, they cannot be guaranteed. With
reference to seat preference on international flights,we
strongly recommend that you check in as early as up to three
and a half hours before departure as we can only pass on
your request to the Airline concerned. We do not have any
control over the allocation of seats on the aircraft.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Each traveller who books our China tours must have an
adequate travel insurance. The insurance premium has to
be paid at the time of booking and it is non-refundable.
We highly recommend that you take our travel insurance,
but if you wish to take another insurance, advise us of the
company and policy number.
HEALTH REQUIREMENT
We advise travellers to be immunised against Hepatitis A,
Typhoid, Tetanus and Polio. Please consult your doctor for
further details.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
Some of the regions now included in our brochure are
above 10,000 feet (3048m) and therefore some visitors
may experiences altitude sickness. We take care to ensure
time is allowed for acclimatisation within the itinerary,
however people are affected in different ways. If clients are
affected badly it may be necessary for them to return to
lower levels as soon as is possible. We advise that all
clients planning to visit these regions should seek advice
from their doctor before travelling.
DRINKING WATER
Do not drink tap water in China. Boiled water and Chinese tea
are served in hotels. Beer, Chinese wine and other soft drinks
can be purchased in hotel bar, shops and supermarkets.
PASSPORT/VISA
All travellers must have full passports valid for at least six
months. All British Citizens require visas to China.
ELECTRIC VOLTAGE
The electricity supply in China is 220 volts AC 50Hz.
Plugs are normally twin-pin flat (5 amp). However, they do
vary in different cities. It is advisable to bring along a set
of international adapters.
CURRENCY
The basic unit in Chinese currency is Chinese Yuan. £1
sterling equals about 15 Yuan.
Credit card or Travellers Cheques: Up to now, seven
credit card are accepted in China: Federal Card, Visa Card,
Mastercard, Diner’s Club Card, American Express Card,
Million Card and JCB Card. Travellers cheques can be
exchanged in hotels, airports and Bank of China.
Cash: Strongly suggest small notes of US Dollars.
ITINERARIES
As a result of unforeseen schedule timetable changes or
other reasons,sometimes travel arrangements may need
to be adjusted by ourselves or our ground handling
agents in China.
OVERNIGHT TRAIN JOURNEYS
Each soft-sleeper compartment sleeps four people with
two bunk beds on either side of the carriage.
BOAT ON YANGTZE RIVER
Passengers are accommodated in twin berth cabins. For
single supplement please refer to the itinerary.
TIPS
Tips were not included in the group fee. Normal tip for
your National guide/escort should be US$2/person/day
and US$2/person/day for the local guide and
US$1/person/day for the driver.
LAUNDRY SERVICE IN HOTELS
All the hotels that we use for our set tours have good
laundry facilities. All cost are our clients’ responsibility
LOCAL TIME
China is eight hours ahead of GMT (seven hours ahead
of BST)
AIRPORT TAXES
All airport taxes are included for group departures and
tailor made tours which include international flights.
BAGGAGE
Most airlines now have strict restriction on the size and
weight of BOTH carry-on and stowed baggage. Please
ensure that you are aware of these restrictions as it is
your responsibility to ensure that you conform to ANY
regulation imposed by the airlines in relations to security
or size of your baggage.
RE-CONFIRMATION OF AIR TICKETS
Re-confirmation is required when you break your journey
for more than 72 hours at any point of your tour. Failure
to do so may result in the airline cancelling reservations.
TOUR COST INCLUDES
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International flights in economy class include U.K.
Departure Tax
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All domestic transportation and transfers
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Twin sharing accommodation at hotel with en-suite private facilities
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Breakfast only in hotel, lunch and dinner in local restaurants, except in Hong Kong
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For Hong Kong extension: accommodation and transportation between hotel and airport only
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Full board on cruise boat on Yangtze River
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All the sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary and entrance fees
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English-speaking guides
TOUR COST EXCLUDES
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Chinese Visa Fee for tailor made departure clients or individual travellers.
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Expenses in hotels such as laundry, tips, telephone and room service, etc.
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Gratuities for service provided by tour escorts, and local guides.
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Sightseeing and meals in Hong Kong.
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