CHINA: NO SHOP - BEIJING - SUZHOU - HANGZHOU - WUZHEN - SHANGHAI | 2 DIRECT FLIGHT LEGS VIETNAM AIRLINES

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Highlights

Description

Experience the No Shop tour exploring Beijing – Suzhou – Hangzhou – Wuzhen – Shanghai with 2 direct flight legs with Vietnam Airlines. Visit famous landmarks, enjoy distinctive Chinese cuisine and culture. All-inclusive tour, departing weekly with Du Lịch Thiên Nhiên!

Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - BEIJING (2 meals)

- The tour leader welcomes you at Tan Son Nhat Airport to check in for flight VN516 SGN-PKX 00:45 - 06:30 to Beijing.

- Upon arrival in Beijing, the group completes immigration procedures. The tour guide meets and welcomes the group to Beijing City, transferring to the center to visit the Summer Palace - Empress Dowager Cixi's summer palace featuring Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill, the Marble Boat, the world's longest covered corridor, and many other lavish structures.

- After lunch, the group continues to visit the outside of the Bird's Nest Stadium, venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

- You will have dinner and return to the hotel to rest.

DAY 2: FORBIDDEN CITY (3 Meals)

- Guests have breakfast at the hotel, then visit Tiananmen Square, with an area of 44 hectares, the largest square in the world. The Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) was built in 1406, covering an area of 72 hectares with 9999 magnificent halls. This was once the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

- After lunch, the group continues to visit Wangfujing - the busiest shopping street in Beijing.

- Guests have dinner and return to the hotel to rest.

DAY 3: BEIJING - GREAT WALL - SUZHOU (3 Meals)

- Guests have breakfast at the hotel, then visit the Great Wall of China - a Wonder of the World. This magnificent architectural structure was built to define boundaries and defend against foreign invasions and internal rebellions. However, at present, the Great Wall is more widely recognized for the spiritual and cultural values it represents to the Chinese people.

- After lunch, the group travels to the high-speed train station to board the train to Suzhou (Dinner served on board). Suzhou is a city with a long history located in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the eastern shore of Lake Tai in Jiangsu Province, China. The city is famous for its beautiful stone bridges, temples, and meticulously designed gardens, which have become major tourist attractions today.

- Upon arrival in Suzhou, the group checks in and rests.

DAY 4: SUZHOU - HANGZHOU (3 Meals)

- Guests enjoy breakfast and check out. The group visits Hanshan Temple – an ancient temple located to the west of Fengqiao Town. Afterward, move to visit the "thousand-year-old ancient street" Shantang Street – known as "the No. 1 street in Gusu" and a famous tourist attraction in Suzhou. This is a pedestrian street with a history of nearly 1,200 years and a total length of 3,829.6 meters. Along the street are small shops, restaurants, and residences, all built along the river, with cruise boats taking tourists back and forth along the water. It is a unique scene characteristic of the Jiangnan water town region.

- After lunch, the group travels to Hangzhou to take a boat cruise on West Lake – considered the most beautiful and poetic among more than 36 lakes sharing the same name in China. Admire Gushan Hill, Broken Bridge, Long Bridge, Su Causeway, Bai Causeway, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor (outside view), linked to the legends of Liang Shanbo – Zhu Yingtai, the poet Li Bai, Green Snake - White Snake, and the tea flower garden.

- Enjoy dinner, after which guests can optionally watch the show Songcheng – Romance of the Ages (Hangzhou is the cradle of the Romance of the Ages show series) at your own expense.

- Overnight in Hangzhou.

DAY 5: HANGZHOU - WUZHEN - SHANGHAI (2 Meals)

- After breakfast, check out of the hotel. The group transfers to Wuzhen - featuring structures weathered by time that carry an ancient beauty fascinating visitors from all around. Wuzhen boasts a history of 1,300 years, closely tied to many historical and cultural shifts in China, and is proudly recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.

- The group visits Caishen Bay, the Hundred Beds Museum,...

- Guests have lunch, then depart for Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, visit the Bund - Situated along the peaceful Huangpu River, Shanghai possesses a half-modern, half-ancient beauty of architectural works. When visiting the bustling city of Shanghai, one cannot help but mention the Bund because of its attraction to every tourist who has the chance to set foot there. Admire the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (without ascending the tower) – the tallest TV tower in Asia and the third tallest in the world.

- The group has dinner on their own and is free to explore Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.

- Overnight in Shanghai.

DAY 6: SHANGHAI - HO CHI MINH CITY (2 meals)

- Guests have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Then, transfer to visit the City God Temple - a temple located in the Old City of Shanghai, China. The temple is a place of worship for three figures in Chinese history revered as the City Gods of Shanghai. The name "City God Temple" is also used to refer to the commercial area surrounding the temple.

- The group has lunch, then transfers to the airport to check in for flight VN525 PVG-SGN 15:10-18:30 back to Ho Chi Minh City.

- Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, the tour guide bids farewell to the group. See you again.

Note: The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, tidal forecasts, and port authority regulations.

What's Included

Terms & conditions

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

1. Round-trip airfare for the group (including 1 checked piece of 23kg + 07kg carry-on baggage).

2. International travel insurance throughout the trip.

3. Airport security fees, aviation insurance, and airport taxes of both countries (subject to change at the time of ticket issuance).
4. Local 4-star standard hotels (2 people/room). If a solo traveler cannot find someone of the same gender in the group to share a room, the Guest will have to pay the single room surcharge or, if 3 people stay in one room, it will be a Twin/Double Room + 1 Extra Bed.

Beijing: Derreal Hotel or equivalent
Suzhou: Holiday Inn Express Suzhou New District Hotel or equivalent
Hangzhou: Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Gongshu Hotel or equivalent
Shanghai: Holiday Inn Express or equivalent

5. China group entry visa for passengers with Vietnamese passports. (Passport scan + 4x6 ID photo file with a white background)

Note: When sending your passport for visa processing, please check carefully and provide the latest passport. During the period when your passport has been provided for visa processing, you are not allowed to register for another passport change; if so, please urgently notify the tour registration staff.

6. Serving 1 bottle of mineral water/guest/day.
7. Meals as per the itinerary (meals may be adjusted to suit the destinations, but the quantity and quality of equivalent or better meals are still guaranteed).
8. Air-conditioned transport vehicle throughout the trip.
9. Sightseeing tickets as per the itinerary.

10. Tour leader and local guide serving throughout the trip according to the itinerary.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

Personal expenses, excess baggage, telephone, laundry, sightseeing outside the itinerary.
Single room surcharge (if any) (4,000,000 VND). For the 08/02 group, the surcharge is (5,000,000 VND)
Vietnam re-entry visa for foreign nationals (if any): (reference price 945,000 VND/guest).
Tips for the local driver and tour guide paid abroad will be calculated based on the exchange rate at the time, with a suggested amount of 42 US dollars /guest/tour equivalent to 1,176,000 VND/guest/tour.

For the 08/02 group, the suggested tip is 49 US dollars/guest/Tour equivalent to 1,372,000 VND/guest/tour

CHILDREN'S TOUR PRICE:

- Infants under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price (sharing a bed with adults).

- Children from 2 years old to under 11 years old (No separate bed policy).

- Children from 2 years old to under 11 years old: 100% (With separate bed policy).

- Children aged 11 and older: 100% of the adult tour price.

REFUND/CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

- Immediately after tour registration, deposit 50% of the total tour price, the remaining balance please pay 14 days before departure.

- Canceling the tour after registration incurs a penalty fee of 50% of the deposit (+ visa fee if any).

- Canceling the tour 30 days in advance, penalty fee = 50% of the total program tour price (+ visa fee if any) (Calculated on working days)

- Canceling the tour 20 days in advance, penalty fee = 75% of the total program tour price (+ visa fee if any) (Calculated on working days)

- After this period, the penalty fee = 100% of the total program value (+ visa fee if any). (Calculated on working days)

- Trip cancellation must be notified directly to the Company or via fax, email, text message and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellation by phone is not accepted.

- For cases where guests book a tour with a group of friends or family (from 2 guests or more): If one person in the group fails to obtain a visa, 100% of the tour will be refunded, whereas other remaining members who have obtained a visa and cancel the tour will be subject to the general tour cancellation policy.

- Tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

NOTES

- (Passport) Must have a validity period of over 6 months (Calculated from the departure date).

- Before registering for the tour, please carefully read the tour program, terms, tour price inclusions as well as exclusions in the program.

- In case guests already have a visa, 500,000 VND will be deducted

- If customers are refused exit or entry by immigration authorities for personal reasons (images or information in the original are blurred, unclear, expired passport or not in accordance with regulations...), the travel company will not take responsibility and will not refund the tour fare.

- Citizens must fulfill their tax obligations to the state and not violate the law in order to exit the country. In case an individual still owes taxes and is not permitted to exit, the Company is not responsible for compensating damages.

- Guests aged 70 and over need to ensure sufficient health to participate in the tour journey, and are encouraged to travel with relatives to assist when needed. If guests have underlying medical conditions or poor physical condition, a doctor's health certificate is required to ensure sufficient health for overseas travel.

- Pregnant guests please inform the tour sales staff right at the time of registration for further consultation. Note that a doctor's opinion is required before taking the tour.

- Due to the nature of a retail-joined group, the company will accept a minimum number of 10 adult guests and ensure the group departs on schedule. In case the group does not have enough guests, the company is responsible for notifying guests 05 days before the departure date and will reschedule another departure date, or refund the entire amount paid by the guests.

- Guests who have undergone plastic surgery please make a new passport matching their current appearance. If entry is denied because the passport photo differs from the actual appearance, the travel company will not be responsible and will not refund the tour fare.

- Because flights depend on airlines, in some cases flight times may change without prior notice.

- Because the China visa is a group visa where everyone travels together and returns on the exact end date of the tour.

- China recommends that all foreign tourists entering China complete online declarations before completing entry procedures. Please click on this link to make the online declaration: https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPhone/

- Purely sightseeing tour, guests are not allowed to leave the group during the entire program. (For customers separating from the group, the Chinese company will charge a group separation fee). (Depending on each different case, please contact the staff for support and detailed information).

- If guests have a separate visa, they must bring it along during the tour. Overseas Vietnamese or foreign guests must bring their Vietnam re-entry visa.

- Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by parents or an authorized person with a power of attorney from the parents.

- The company will support document procedures to the best of its ability when guests are denied entry into the territory of China.

- In objective cases such as: terrorism, natural disasters... or due to incidents, schedule changes of public transport means such as: airplanes, trains... the Company reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time for the convenience and safety of customers and will not be responsible for compensating arising damages.

CHINA GROUP VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES

- Passport: Scanned or photographed, note that corners must not be missing, laid flat at 180 degrees, with no fingers visible.

4x6 photo: latest photo within 6 months to the present, white background, clear facial features, no smiling, no wearing jewelry, no photoshop editing software used.