CHINA: NO-SHOPPING BEIJING - SUZHOU - SHANGHAI - HANGZHOU | AIR CHINA

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Description

Experience the Beijing – Suzhou – Hangzhou – Shanghai journey with Du Lịch Thiên Nhiên. Visit the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, poetic Wuzhen, enjoy West Lake, and explore the modern city of Shanghai. All-inclusive tour – regular departures!

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 CA904 SGN-PEK 02:30 – 08:25 to Beijing.

- Upon arrival in Beijing, the group completes immigration procedures. The tour guide welcomes the group to Beijing City, and the group has lunch at a local restaurant.

- Afterwards, transfer to visit the Summer Palace - the summer palace of Empress Dowager Cixi with Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill, the Marble Boat, the world's longest covered corridor, and many other extravagant structures.

- The group continues to view the exterior of the Bird's Nest Stadium, the venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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

DAY 2: FORBIDDEN CITY - GREAT WALL OF CHINA (3 Meals)

- You will have breakfast at the hotel, then visit Tiananmen Square with an area of 44 ha, the largest square in the world. The Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) was built in 1406, with an area of 72 ha and 9999 magnificent hall rooms. This place was once the imperial palace of the Ming – Qing dynasties.

- After lunch, the group continues to visit Wangfujing – the most bustling shopping street in Beijing city.

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

DAY 3: BEIJING - SUZHOU (3 Meals)

- Guests have breakfast at the hotel, then visit the Great Wall of China - a Wonder of the World. This magnificent architecture was built for the purpose of dividing boundaries, resisting foreign invasion and internal rebellion. However, at present, the Great Wall is more often mentioned for the spiritual and cultural values it represents for the Chinese people.

- After lunch, the group moves to the high-speed train station to take a train to Suzhou (Dinner on the train). 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 popular tourist attractions today.

- Arriving in Suzhou, the group checks in and rests.

DAY 4: SUZHOU - SHANGHAI (2 Meals)

- Guests have breakfast and check out of the hotel. The group visits Hanshan Temple - an ancient temple located to the west of Fengqiao Town. Afterwards, proceed 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 3,829.6m. Along the street are small shops, restaurants, and residences, all built along the river. Visitors will occasionally see numerous cruise boats carrying tourists back and forth on the river. It is a unique scenery of the Jiangnam water town region.

- Guests enjoy lunch, then depart for Shanghai. When visiting the bustling city of Shanghai, one cannot miss The Bund due to its attraction for every traveler. Admire the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (without ascending the tower) – the tallest TV tower in Asia and the third tallest in the world.

- Next, visit Chenghuangmiao (City God Temple) Pedestrian Street, a famous ancient quarter steeped in traditional Shanghai culture. Here, visitors can explore ancient Chinese architecture, shop for handicrafts, and savor local delicacies such as xiaolongbao, steamed crab buns, or tanghulu.

- After that, the group visits Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, located right in the center of Shanghai, proudly called "China's No. 1 Street" by locals. Existing for more than 100 years, this street has now become the most bustling commercial, shopping, and entertainment area in Shanghai (dinner at your own expense here).

- Overnight in Shanghai.

DAY 5: SHANGHAI - WUZHEN - HANGZHOU (3 Meals)

- After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Afterwards, the group will visit the Jade Buddha Temple - a famous Buddhist temple in China. Located on Jiangning Road in the western part of Shanghai City, the Jade Buddha Temple is one of the famous Buddhist temples in China in particular and Asia in general.

- The group transfers to have lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, you will transfer to visit Wuzhen - structures steeped in time, carrying an ancient beauty that captivates visitors from all over. Wuzhen has over 1,300 years of history, closely associated with many historical and cultural shifts in China, and is proudly recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site (boat ride cost not included).

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

- Afterwards, the group transfers to Hangzhou.

- Enjoy dinner, after which you may watch the Songcheng Eternal Love show (Hangzhou is the cradle of numerous Eternal Love shows) at your own expense.

- Overnight in Hangzhou.

DAY 6: HANGZHOU - HO CHI MINH CITY (3 meals)

- Guests have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Take a boat cruise on West Lake – considered the most beautiful and poetic among more than 36 lakes with 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), associated with legends of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, the poet Li Bai, Green Snake - White Snake, and the tea garden.

- The group enjoys lunch, then moves to visit the G20 City Balcony, located along the bank of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, one of the main sightseeing spots of the 2016 G20 Summit. The area is surrounded by greenery, offering clear views of the river and the city skyline, making it an ideal place for sightseeing and taking check-in photos.

- The group visits and shops at Hangzhou Outlets, a hub for items from many famous domestic and international brands with reasonable prices and year-round promotions, satisfying visitors' needs for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

- The tour guide provides a light snack for guests, after which the group transfers to the airport to check in for flight CA1735 HGH – SZX 19:00 – 21:10 to Shenzhen. Arriving in Shenzhen, guests complete exit procedures and connect to flight ZH117 SZX – SGN 00:10 – 01:50 back to Ho Chi Minh City.

- Arriving 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.

Terms & conditions

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: 

1. Round-trip group airfare (includes 1 piece of 23kg checked baggage + 05kg hand luggage)

2. International travel insurance throughout the tour.

3. Airport security fees, aviation insurance, and airport taxes of the 2 countries (subject to change at the time of ticket issuance).

4. Standard local 4* hotel (2 people/room - 3-person room in case of single male or female travelers).

- 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. Group entry visa to China for guests with Vietnamese passport. (Scanned Passport + FILE of 4*6 photo with white background) 

6. 1 bottle of mineral water/guest/day provided.

7. Meals as per the itinerary (meals may change according to destinations, but ensuring full quantity and equivalent or better quality).

8. Air-conditioned vehicle transportation throughout the tour.

9. Sightseeing entrance tickets as per the itinerary.

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

TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

1. Personal expenses, excess baggage fees, telephone, laundry, and sightseeing outside the program.

2. Single room supplement (if any) (4.000.000VNĐ).

3. Vietnam re-entry visa for foreign nationals (if any): (reference price 945.000VNĐ/guest).

4. Tips for local drivers and tour guides paid overseas will be calculated according to the exchange rate at the time, with a suggested rate of 42 US dollars /guest/tour equivalent to 1.176.000/guest/tour.

CHILD TOUR PRICE: 

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

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

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

- Children 11 years old and above: 100% of adult tour price.

CANCELLATION / REFUND CONDITIONS:

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

- Tour cancellation after registration: penalty fee of 50% of the deposit (+ visa fee if any).

- Tour cancellation 30 days prior: penalty fee = 50% of total tour price (+ visa fee if any) (Calculated on working days)

- Tour cancellation 20 days prior: penalty fee = 75% of total tour price (+ visa fee if any) (Calculated on working days)

- After the above timeframe: penalty fee = 100% of total tour value (+ visa fee if any). (Calculated on working days)

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

- In case guests book a tour with a group of friends or family (2 guests or more): If one person in the group is rejected for a visa, they will receive a 100% tour refund; for other remaining members who obtained a visa but cancel the tour, the general cancellation policy will apply.

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

NOTES

- (Passport) Must be valid for more than 6 months (Calculated from departure date).

- Before registering for the tour, please read carefully the tour program, terms, and included as well as excluded costs in the program.

- In case guests already have a visa, 500.000 VNĐ will be deducted.

- If a customer is refused exit or entry by immigration authorities for personal reasons (blurry or unclear photos/information in original documents, expired passport, or non-compliant passport, etc.), the travel agency will not be held responsible and will not refund the tour fee.

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

- Guests aged 70 and above must ensure sufficient health to participate in the tour itinerary, and are encouraged to travel with relatives for assistance when needed. If guests have pre-existing medical conditions or poor physical health, a medical certificate from a Doctor is required to ensure adequate health for overseas travel.

- Pregnant guests please inform the sales staff at the time of registration for further advice. Please note that medical advice from a doctor is required before taking the tour.

- Due to the nature of joined group tours, the company will accept a minimum group size of 10 adult guests and ensure the group departs on schedule. In case the group does not reach enough guests, the company is responsible for notifying guests 05 days before the departure date and will negotiate a different departure date or refund the full amount paid by the guests.

- Guests who have undergone cosmetic surgery please renew their passport with their current appearance. If entry is denied because the passport photo differs from the actual appearance, the travel agency will not be held responsible and will not refund the tour fee.

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

- Because the Chinese visa is a group visa, guests must travel together and return together on the exact end date of the tour.

- China recommends that all foreign visitors entering China complete an online declaration before going through entry procedures. Please click on this link to complete the online declaration: https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPhone/

- This is a pure sightseeing tour; guests are not allowed to leave the group throughout the itinerary. (For guests leaving the group, the Chinese company side will charge a group separation fee). (Depending on each case, please contact staff for support and detailed information)

- If guests have a loose-leaf visa, it must be brought along on the tour. Overseas Vietnamese or foreign nationals must bring a Vietnam re-entry visa.

- Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by parents, or authorized persons must have a letter of authorization from parents.

- The company will assist with documentation procedures to the best of its ability if guests are denied entry into China.

- In objective cases such as: terrorism, natural disasters... or due to incidents or schedule changes of public transportation 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 held responsible for compensating any arising damages.

CHINA GROUP VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES

- Passport: Scanned or photographed, noting that no corners are cut off, laid flat at 180 degrees, with no fingers visible.

- 4x6 Photo: recent photo within 6 months to present, white background, clear facial features, no smiling, no jewelry, no Photoshop editing software used.