China Explorer & Yangtze River Cruise for Solo Travellers

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 45-80 yrs
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-24273
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Beijing, China/ Shanghai, China
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Indulge in an overnight stay by The Great Wall of China
  • Visit the army of Terracotta Warriors
  • Beautiful 3 night Yangtze River cruise with Victoria cruises with superior cabin
Enjoy a small group tour with other solo travellers, exploring Eastern China from Beijing to Shanghai, including a three night Yangtze River Cruise.

China is a destination larger than life with a tremendous historical and cultural heritage. There are also its impressive natural wonders including the Yangtze River and the giant pandas. Your tour covers all the major attractions including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Terracotta Warriors, the Three Gorges, and so much more.

There is also a highlight overnight stay by the Great Wall of China at Jinshanling, a restored section of the wall with far less visitors than other destinations closer to Beijing. You’ll have the chance to experience this incredible wonder of the world at your own pace.

The package includes road, air, fast train and cruise boat travel, covering the major attractions. This is a small group experience, with a maximum of 16 people, exclusively for solo travellers.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
  • Day 2: Beijing tour
  • Day 3: Beijing - Jinshanling
  • Day 4: Jinshanling – Beijing
  • Day 5: Beijing – Xi’an
  • Day 6: Xi’an tour
  • Day 7: Xi’an – Chengdu
  • Day 8: Chengdu tour
  • Day 9: Chengdu – Chongqing
  • Day 10: Yangtze River Cruise
  • Day 11: Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Shanghai
  • Day 12: Shanghai tour
  • Day 13: Shanghai tour continues
  • Day 14: Shanghai free day
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • 12 Nights at quality hotels, including overnight at Great Wall of China
  • 2 nights on-board Yangtze River Victoria cruise line ship in a superior cabin with amenity package
  • Meals include 12 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners
  • One way internal flight from Yichang to Shanghai
  • High speed train journeys between Beijing and Xian; Xian and Chengdu; Chengdu and Chongqing
  • A private air conditioned vehicle for touring
  • Entrance fees as stated in the itinerary
  • English speaking tour guide
OPTIONAL ADDONS (Available during check-out)
  • Pre Tour Hotel Stay (1 night)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International Flights
  • Pickup and drop-off at the airport
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
  • Any tips or porterage at airports, hotels, drivers & local staff
  • Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Jan
  • On May 24 2019
5 - Excellent
Had a great time
Had a wonderful trip. It exceeded all my expectations. The organization by Encounter Travel was exceptional with everything running like clockwork. I saw so much and was amazed by the size and beauty of China.
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

40% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 60 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure, but the 40% deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applicable within 60 days of departure.

Payment

A deposit of 40% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior departure. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.

Travel Insurance

We advise to take out Travel Insurance to cover for any unforeseen circumstances. Bookmundi recommends World Nomads' travel insurance.

Other Practical InformationThis tour is exclusively for solo travellers. Couples cannot join the tour; we accept friends travelling together that are not couples/partners. This is an age-matched tour for solo travellers of 45 years & over. FELLOW TRAVELLERS You will enjoy this group experience with a maximum of 16 travellers. This tour is exclusively for single-solo travellers. THE PACE [3 out of 5] There is a mix of days between leisurely days and other days that require long periods on foot, standing, walking and climbing stairs. Many of the sights require walks of up to 15 minutes to reach the landmarks from the drop off point. This tour is not suitable for anyone not able to stand and walk for long periods and/or unable to climb stairs without assistance, or find climbing stairs challenging. You need an average level of fitness (or above) to be suited to this tour. Fit to Travel Holiday Requirements Travellers of 70 years or over will be required to return a Fit to Travel form that is completed by their doctor. ABOUT THE MEALS The itinerary for China is inclusive of many meals. The hotel breakfasts will generally have Chinese and Asian breakfast choices and some Western food choices. For lunches and dinners meals are Chinese cuisine. You may find you will eat Chinese dishes you’ve not had before at home. We have aimed to offer a variety of the Chinese cuisine and offer local / regional dishes. Chinese cuisine uses many spices but this does not mean that it’s always with chili. Garlic and onion is commonplace in many dishes. In the region of Xi’an food is renowned for the use of more chili. The Sichuan style of cooking is common and it’s very fragrant and could be considered as having a ‘spicy bite’ to it. Your guide will order a mix of dishes and meals are enjoyed family-style, that is shared. A vegetarian diet may have less variety of choice than in comparison to western cuisine. It’s also important to explain vegetarian diet needs or other special diet needs in advance to your tour guide. It’s common place to use chopsticks to eat your meal and to serve yourself from the shared dishes. We recommend that you don’t use your own chopsticks to serve food from the shared plates but instead use chopsticks or a spoon set aside for this. Please be sure to advise us at the time of booking of any special dietary requirements. We always do our best to accommodate special diet needs and in most cases, special dietary needs can be met. However, in some destinations the variety of choice for certain special diets may be limited and can be more challenging to accommodate more complex requests in China. If you are concerned please check with us before you book. GROUP TOUR GUIDE This is a private tour with a tour guide that escorts the group for the duration of the tour. Your tour guide is there to assist with group arrangements and to act as the liaison for all tour services. LUGGAGE INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIONS Luggage must be kept to a maximum of 20kg on the Chinese domestic flight/s, train travel and Yangtze River cruise. Please refer to your international airfare for luggage restrictions. ABOUT MOBILE PHONE USE / INTERNET Wifi is readily available at most hotels in China. In some of the more regional areas, wifi may not be as accessible. We recommend you contact your phone provider about International Roaming packages/offers for your mobile phone. Facebook and other social media sites are blocked in China. International roaming packages may be an option to avoid these blocks. WeChat If you don’t already use this service, we recommend downloading this application also. Your tour guide will have WeChat and it’s a convenient way to stay in touch with your guide (and other group members) . DISCLAIMER In case of a tour departure not reaching the minimum number of participants in order to depart, travellers will be notified no later than 60 days prior to departure. A full refund will be issued. Booking terms apply to all Encounter Travel tours, and when you make a booking on Bookmundi for an Encounter Travel tour you are bound by these terms. Request a copy – use the MAKE AN ENQUIRY option on this tour page and an Encounter Travel team member we will reply with the terms.
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