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Offer no.: 18401-2
CHINA À LA CARTE
OUR EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Beijing – Xian – Shanghai – Zhu Jia Jiao - Shanghai
Shanghai - Zhu Jia Jiao - Shanghai
Duration: 07 days Date: 31/10/ - 07/11/2020
China
China is the world's third largest country and covers more than 9.6 million square kilometers. China is a
multinational, unitary state with a population of approx. 1.2 billion people. There are 56 different ethnic groups,
of which the Han people make up approx. 94% of the total population, while the 55 national minorities only
comprise 6%. These include Mongolians, the Hui people, Tibetans, the Uyghurs, the Miao people, the Zhuang, the
Bouyei, Koreans, the Mandchu, Kazakhs, the Dai people, and many more. The official languages of communication
are Putonghua (standard Chinese), and the Han language, with many ethnic languages and scripts continuing to
be used in their native areas. China is currently divided into 23 provinces, five autonomous regions, and three
directly administered municipalities (Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin), which in turn comprise 2,137 districts or
autonomous districts. Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, lies at the northern edge of the North
China Plain. It covers an area of 16,800 square kilometers, with a population of approx. 12 million. Today, the
political and cultural centre of the country can already look back on a proud, albeit sometimes turbulent, history
of more than 3,000 years. During the past seven centuries it served as the capital under the Liao, Jin, Ming and
Qing dynasties. This history has left the modern metropolis a legacy of diverse cultural heritage and many historic
sites such as the Great Wall, the Imperial Palace, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven (Tian Tan), and many
more magnificent treasures.
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ITINERARY FOR OFFER NO. #18401-2 Day 1: Saturday, 31/12/2020 After the IFD Congress in Beijing Collection from the hotel and transfer to the city Evening: Beijing Opera (A) Overnight accommodation not included. Day 2: Sunday, 01/11/2020 Beijing Today, excursion to the Great Wall, the national symbol of China, a masterwork constructed by human hands. After lunch, visit to a freshwater pearl farm, then onwards for a tour of the Summer Palace, spanning a total area of 700 hectares. Evening dinner of Peking Roast Duck (BLD) Overnight accommodation not included. Day 3 Monday, 02/11/2020 Beijing - Xian Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit of Tiananmen Square, then onwards to the Forbidden City, the former residence of the imperial family with its elegant palaces, pavilions and gardens. At lunchtime, transfer to the railway station and journey with the G87 high speed train to Xian (2 - 6.20 p.m.). Meeting on arrival and transfer to the hotel. (BD) Day 4: Tuesday, 03/11/2020 Xi'an Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to the 8th Wonder of the World: the 2000-year old Terracotta Army, with 8,000 human-size clay figures. Old City Wall / Great Mosque (BL) Day 5: Wednesday, 04/11/2020 Xi'an – Shanghai Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of the Small Wilde Goose Pagoda / Provincial Museum. Transfer to the airport and flight to Shanghai with, for example MU 264, 5.45 p.m. - 8.10 p.m. Meeting on arrival and transfer to the hotel (BL) Day 6: Thursday, 05/11/2020 Shanghai Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will first visit the Yu Garden in the Old City of Shanghai, which was built in the 16th century. You will then see the former French Concession and The Bund, where many old buildings from colonial times remain. On to the Shanghai Museum, and finally you can see Nanjing Road, China's best known shopping street. (BL) Day 7: Friday, 06/11/2020 Shanghai (BL) Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, excursion to the water village of Zhu Jia Jiao, located in a suburb of Shanghai, where the traditional Chinese way of life is still preserved. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, a visit to the Pudong district, ascent by lift to the Oriental Pearl radio and television tower, from where you can enjoy the spectacular panoramic view. Day 8: Saturday, 07/11/2020, day of departure Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. ***This completes the service***
YOUR ACCOMMODATION Proposed hotels (subject to availability): Hotel Jian Guo Hotel, Xi'an ♦♦♦♦ http://www._iianguohotel-xian.com/ Hotel Golden River View Hotel Shanghai ♦♦♦♦ http://www.iinshuiwanhotel.com
Notes about the images: these images come from various sources and are not the property or the responsibility of DERTOUR. The decor in the rooms may differ from the images shown.
Round trip #18401 31/10/ - 07/11/2020 / 50 participants
Package prices: 100 participants
in a double room, per person: €1,190.00*
in a single room, per person: €1,670.00*
Calculation based on: minimum number of 50 persons paying full price
*The prices quoted are based on the catalogue rates and foreign exchange rates for winter 2019/20. However,
they are not yet fully secured for winter 2020/21, and may be subject to a price adjustment until approximately
July 2020.
Admission fees and transfer costs may also be subject to change.
Services included in the price:
• 5 nights accommodation in the hotels mentioned
• Meals as mentioned B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner (Chinese set menu in local restaurants for lunch and
dinner)
• Beijing - Shanghai train journey, 2nd class
• Flight from Xian - Shanghai in economy class
• Excursion programme as described
• Travel documents, information material
• Insolvency insurance
Services not included in the price:
• Flight / transfer to departure airport
• Additional meals and beverages
• Additional transfers and excursions
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance and travel cancellation insurance
• Tips for tour guides, bus drivers, luggage porters
• Any services not listed here
• Concessionary place
Information about the exact fees payable in the event of your withdrawal from the
trip or name changes after expiry of the option deadline will only be made available
after the booking has been made and the contracts have been provided.
Please note that name changes must always be confirmed by DERTOUR and their contract partners. This offer is
subject to the General Terms of Travel and Business as stated in the current DERTOUR catalogue.TRAVEL INFORMATION
Hotels Luggage
Hotel rooms are available after midday, and must be Choose a strong, lockable suitcase (hard shell cases
vacated by lunchtime on the day of departure. The have proved to be most suitable), as luggage is handled
hotel must be informed if you plan to arrive after 4 p.m. quite roughly during transport within China. A belt
as otherwise the hotel will be entitled to cancel the around the suitcase is very useful.
reservation.
Food and beverages
Transfers The food in China is good and varied. Breakfast is
If you have made a transfer reservation through
served European style, lunch and
DERTOUR/ADAC Reisen you will be met at the airport
dinner consists of Chinese cooking. One glass of
by a representative of our agency who will carry a
sparkling water, lemonade or beer is often served with
board with your name. Should you not find the
main meals. Beer is very popular in China and of high
representative or driver straight away, please do not
quality. Tap water should not be drunk, unless boiled.
leave the airport building immediately. Please wait for
Tea is drunk throughout the country and at any time of
a little while in the arrival area and look around
the day.
carefully and calmly. In the hectic atmosphere of an
In small and standard restaurants, expect to pay
airport, a particular person will often only be spotted
around €8.00 to €15.00 for a meal.
after a second look around. Do not get into a taxi
Good and very good restaurants can cost around
under any circumstances. Please note: if we are
€ 30.00 to €50.00. These prices are stated without
informed of incorrect flight details or not given any
obligation - they are only a guideline.
flight details at all, the meeting at the airport cannot
be reliably organised. You will be charged for any
Opening hours
additional costs incurred as a result.
Shops are open weekdays and Sundays throughout the
day (generally from 9 a.m. until 6 or 7 p.m.). Most
Excursions / departure transfers tourist hotels have a bank counter which is open every
Our contract partners will endeavor to follow the
day during designated hours. Temples and parks are
travel itinerary confirmed to us without changes
generally open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Museums can
or deviations.
be visited between 8.30 a.m. and 3.30 or 4 p.m., but
However, we reserve the right to make changes
which may affect the order of the planned most of them close at lunchtime.
excursions. The final
order of events and the departure times will be Photography
announced by the tour guide on location. As a general rule, photography is allowed in China, with
the exception of military installations, bridges, airports,
Shopping marching troops, etc. Exercise restraint when taking
Silk, silk embroidery, jade, paint brushes, chop sticks
photographs of people; if in doubt, it is better and more
and Chinese tea are among the items that can be
polite to ask the person for their permission. Chinese
bought at reasonable cost in China. "Friendship Stores"
people themselves like to take photographs so they will
are special shops for tourists. You can try out your
most likely understand and willingly give their
bargaining skills in the many street markets in China.
permission.
Clothing
Comfortable and practical clothing, appropriate for the Tips
While it was not customary in China several years ago
season of travel as well as strong, flat shoes are
to give or accept tips, the situation has changed
recommended. In China, people wear daytime clothing
considerably in the meantime. We therefore make you
also at evening events. When travelling in the winter
aware of the fact that tips are expected in China
season, be sure to bring warm clothing and shoes,
because today they form a significant part of a person's
gloves, a scarf and head cover. The spring and autumn
income. Generally, the local tour guides are paid €2.50
season is similar to our climate, so mid-season clothing
- €3.00 per person per day, bus drivers €1.00 - €2.00
will be adequate. During the hot, and in some locations,
per person per day, and luggage porters €0.50 per
humid summer, cotton clothing would be suitable.
piece of luggage. Of course, the amount of the tip is
Hotels and buses are air-conditioned, so a cardigan or
completely at your discretion, but we would ask you to
jumper would be advisable. In the sub-tropical regions
take the aforementioned amounts into account.
of China, only mid-season or summer clothing is
required throughout the year.
DER Touristik Frankfurt GmbH & Co. KG • 60424 Frankfurt, GermanyMeans of payment insurance, which is valid in China, and reliable It is recommended to bring Euro or Dollar bank notes, repatriation insurance. An individual travel first aid kit or Dollar traveller's cheques. Hotels offer exchange is recommended. Medical and hospital fees are facilities. Euro cheques will not be accepted. Large generally payable in cash immediately after treatment. hotels and most tourist shops also accept Visa, Master Card (Eurocard), American Express, and Diners Club All details provided without obligation, subject to credit cards. A credit card is recommended for China changes. because hotels often request a deposit. The Chinese currency is the RMB = Renminbi, generally also referred to as "Yuan" or "Kuai". The subunits are "Mao" and "Fen". The import and export of RMB is restricted. You should avoid exchanging large amounts of foreign currency on a private basis because in China they will only be converted back again on presentation of a conversion receipt. Please note:in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Dollar is still accepted as a means of payment. Please note that you will only be able to convert back Chinese Yuan in Hong Kong with a loss on the exchange rate. Black market Increasingly, visitors are approached with offers to exchange foreign currency against the domestic currency (RMB). Such black market trading is very strictly policed, and we urgently advise against such transactions. Irregularities Formal complaint procedures are not known in China, since tourism is, in many parts, still in its infancy. Public complaints and loud criticism are regarded as insults. Both the criticized person and the complainant "lose face", something that is deeply hurtful to the sense of honour of a Chinese person. We therefore ask for your understanding, if something in the advertised programme needs to be changed. We can assure you that this journey will be a great experience, even with these slight restrictions. Sales events We wish to make you aware of the fact that in the organised China Tourism industry, visits to so-called sales events can sometimes form an integral part of the travel programme. Such visits are therefore also likely to happen during your journey, since it is not always possible to avoid them. As all tour operators and their clients are confronted with this particular feature, we ask for your understanding. Medical information Medical care in the country is not of a comparable standard to Europe and is often problematic from a technical and/or hygiene perspective. Without knowledge of the Chinese language, communication can be a problem. Our agency will gladly assist you, should a visit to a doctor become necessary. In any case, we recommend that you take out adequate health DER Touristik Frankfurt GmbH & Co. KG • 60424 Frankfurt, Germany
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