China really does have it all: tranquil countrysides
offering jaw-dropping natural scenery and invigorating hikes, neon cities
boasting incredible food and scintillating nightlife and points of historical,
artistic and cultural interest at every turn. Get acquainted with this
country's complexities and contrasts on this fascinating 16-day adventure.
Jam-packed with colour, culture and zeal, China will astonish you with the
levels of diversity and distinction contained within its borders.
Itinerary
Arrive in Tokyo, Japan for your exotic adventure in
Asia! Upon arrival, meet your local PKT
representative and transfer to your hotel to check-in and relax (early check-in
not guaranteed). Afterwards, enjoy
dinner. [D]
After breakfast, depart for a sightseeing tour of
Japan and cover the following sights: enjoy a Sumida River cruise on a water
bus. Tsukiji Market, Hamarikya Garden,
Asanas a Kannon Temple, It hike Kubota Museum, Tokyo tower, Akihabara and Ginza
Area. A light lunch is also included
today. Afterwards, enjoy dinner. [B, L, D]
Enjoy breakfast this morning and then check-out of the
hotel and depart for Mt. Fuji via coach or train. Today’s activities include: Mt Fuji - 5th
station (not seeing from the distance), followed by Hakone tour which consists
of a cruise on Lake Ashi, Ropeway Ride and Owakudani Valley. Enjoy a light lunch at the appropriate time. Transfer to the train station, and take
bullet train to Hiroshima. Over night stay in Hiroshima. Enjoy dinner tonight. [B, L, D]
After breakfast today, visit Miyajima Island by ferry
- Itsukushima Shrine & Tori Gate.
Enjoy a light lunch at the appropriate time. In the afternoon, visit Hiroshima Peace
Memorial Park - A bomb Dome. Visit five story Pagoda, Cenotaph Su duke monument
and Hiroshima Castle. In the evening,
take the bullet train to Osaka. Upon
arrival, enjoy dinner and then transfer to the hotel for the night. [B, L,D]
After breakfast today, depart from Osaka to enjoy a
city tour of Nara. Experience the beauty
of Nara Park and stand in awe in the presence of largest bronze Buddha statue
Enjoy a light lunch at the appropriate time. And then continue on to
Kyoto. Visit Kiyomizudera Temple,
Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle and Gion Area.
Afterwards, transfer back to Osaka for dinner and overnight at the
hotel. [B, L, D]
Enjoy breakfast this morning and then depart for a
tour of Osaka. Visit Osaka Castle,
Todaiji Temple, Umeda Floating Garden, Adoto Saka Mint for Cherry Blossom, and
cruise the Osaka River. Enjoy a light
lunch at the appropriate time. Take a
walking tour in afternoon of Shinshaibashi Area & Dotonbori Street. Have dinner in the evening and then head back
to the hotel for the night. [B, L, D]
After breakfast this morning, transfer to the airport
for your flight to Beijing, China. Upon
arrival, transfer Hotel, enjoy dinner in the evening. [B, L, D]
After breakfast set out for a full day city tour that
will include Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace. Tour the
Summer Palace, once a retreat for the Forbidden City emperors. The immaculate
grounds cover over 700 acres with temples, shrines, ceremonial halls, bridges,
and extensive gardens bordering Kunming Lake. Climb aboard a dragon boat for a
lake cruise and palace views from across the water. In the evening have dinner
and return to the hotel. [B, L, D]
Today you’ll travel to the Great Wall, finished in 210
BC and running for thousands of miles. Ride a cable car to the highest point,
and walk along the ancient ramparts that wind over the hilltops. Enjoy a light
lunch at the appropriate time. Also
make a photo stop at Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube. Enjoy shopping at the Silk
Factory. This evening, enjoy the New
Golden Musk Dynasty Show. This evening
have dinner, followed by a return to the hotel. [B, L, D]
Bullet Train to Xi’an, the ancient seat of power for
thousands of years at the eastern end of the Silk Road. Enjoy a light lunch at
the appropriate time. Upon arrival, enjoy a visit to the Little Goose Pagoda
and the Ancient City Wall. Have dinner
tonight in Xian. [B, L, D]
Today features a memorable highlight of China travel
when you view the Terra Cotta Warriors, an army of more than 8,000 life-sized
terra cotta statues from the 3rd century BC, each with distinctive physical
features. These soldiers, horses, and chariots stand in battle formation
guarding the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi, China’s first emperor. They were farmers
digging a well in 1974, and are now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy a light lunch at the appropriate time. You will also visit the Meitao
Factory. Enjoy dinner in the evening.
[B, L, D]
Today you’ll be transferred to the airport to catch a
flight to Guilin. Upon arrival (or prior
to departure depending on flight time), enjoy a light lunch and visit Reed
Flute Cave. Have dinner in the evening
and spend the night in Guilin. [B, L, D]
After breakfast today, enjoy a day of sightseeing in
Guilin. You’ll visit Elephant Trunk
Hill, Fubo Hill, Yaoshan Mountain, and an evening Water Fountain Show. Enjoy a
light lunch at the appropriate time.
Dinner will be in Guilin tonight. [B, L, D]
After breakfast today, you will drive to Chongqing for
your Yangtze River Cruise. Before
boarding, visit Chongqing Zoo. Enjoy a
light lunch at the appropriate time. Check-in on your cruise ship and relax for
the evening. Dinner is served on board.
[B, L, D]
Visions of knobby, mist-shrouded mountains steeped in
the mystique of old China travel with you, as you experience the Yangtze from
dawn to dusk aboard one of the finest ships on the river. Today’s activities will include visits to
Fendu, Shibaozai, and Wanzhou. Meals are
aboard your ship today. [B, L, D]
Today you will pass the Three Gorges—Qutang, Wu, and
Xiling, during which you will take a tour through Daning River Lesser Three
Gorges. In the evening, sail through the ship locks. [B, L, D]
Disembark from the ship in Yichang, and visit the
Three Gorges Dam; one of the world’s largest dams. Then transfer to Wuhan to board your flight
to Shanghai. A light lunch is included
today. Upon arrival, meet your local PKT
representative and transfer to enjoy dinner in the evening. Afterwards, head to the hotel for the night.
[B, L, D]
After breakfast today, visit Jinmayo Mansion for sky
view, and enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of
Shanghai, dynamic home to more than 16 million people. Explore classical Yu
Gardens, featuring over 30 pavilions.
Also visit the Jade Buddha Temple followed by a Magnetic Train
ride. Also visit TV Tower and return on
the fastest train. In the evening enjoy
the Acrobat show and at show and then have dinner and return to the hotel. [B, L, D]
This morning we transfer to the airport for your
flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, enjoy
a tour of Hong Kong. You will visit
Golden Bauhinia Square, the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Tin Hau
Temple, Aberdeen Fishing Village and Market, Golden Bauhinia Plaza, and then
late afternoon shopping in Harbour City or Tsim Sha Tsui. In the evening, enjoy a night cruise with
dinner to view Hong Kong at night.
Afterwards, enjoy dinner before transferring back to the hotel for the
night. [B, L, D]
After breakfast today, enjoy a tour of Lantua Island
via NP 360 (subject to repairs being complete).
Afterwards, enjoy dinner before doing some shopping and transferring
back to the hotel for the night. [B, L, D]
After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure until your
transfer to the airport. [B]
COST: From
$5350.00 p/p + Airfare Departures: May 17, August 17, Sept, 13, 2018
Ø 4
star city center hotel accommodations; standard rooms, 5 star hotels in
China
Ø Train
tickets as mentioned
Ø Internal
flights as mentioned in China
Ø Hotel
and train station portage
Ø 1
bottle of mineral water per person, per day
Ø Tour
Manager will meet you in Tokyo upon your arrival at the airport he/she will not
join the tour from any of your origination points
Ø Guided
Sightseeing as mentioned
Ø Private
Transfers as mentioned
Ø Entrance
Fees as mentioned
Ø 20
Breakfast in hotel/cruise ship
Ø 19
lunches
Ø 20
dinners (Indian food not guaranteed aboard Yangtze River Cruise)
- Costs of Visas
- Cost of deviation—in case you 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 / agent. The same is subject to
availability of seats for the given dates and ticket validity. Kindly
also note that the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking or at
least 30 days prior to departure date.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry,
alcoholic beverages, mineral water, food or beverages not in the regular menu
provided by PKT Tours, mini-bar expenses, telephone calls, pay television, etc.¨Any
baggage handling fees assessed by airlines
- Any increase in the rate exchange leading to an
increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into
effect prior to departure. Prices quoted are in US dollars. The
tour prices is subject to change without any notice if the rates change
substantially prior to departure.
- Tips of any nature, i.e. drivers, guides, tour
managers, etc.