Budget Travel
China can be explored easily and relatively cheaply by the independent Traveller. Travelling by train or bus and staying in cheap but clean accommodation gives the independent traveller a better opportunity to discover the culture and wonders of China. Emperor Tours will ensure your holiday to China is not only great value for money, but also enjoyable and safe!
Below you will find our recommended budget tour for 2009. This tour allows you to make your own flight booking and choose optional extras as required, therefore giving you the opportunity to control how much your tour costs!
Impressive China with Yangtze Cruise:
Day 1 (Saturday) - Arrive Beijing
- Arrival in Beijing Capital International
airport
- Transfer to the Travellers Inn Hotel (3 star)
Day 2 (Sunday) - Beijing (B)
- Breakfast in hotel
- City tour including Tiananmen Square, Prospect
Hill & Changpu He Park
- Afternoon optional tour: Summer Palace £18 per
person
- Evening option: Beijing Opera £12 per person
Day 3 (Monday) - Beijing (B)
- Breakfast in hotel
- Time at leisure in Beijing
- Optional tour: Ming Tombs & Great Wall at
Badaling (with lunch) £31 per person
- Evening option: Peking Roast Duck Dinner in
Quanjude Restaurant Hepingmen £18 per person
Day 4 (Tuesday) - Beijing to Xian on overnight train (B, L)
- Breakfast in hotel
- Visit of Forbidden City
- Lunch in local restaurant
- Visit of Temple of Heaven
- Cloisonne Factory
- Transfer to train station for overnight train
to Xian in soft sleeper based on 4-beds cabin
Day 5 (Wednesday) - Xian (B, L)
- Upon arrival at Xian Station transfer to
Diamond International Hotel (4 star)
- Breakfast in hotel
- Visit Terracotta Warriors & Horses and market
for Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Lunch in local restaurant
- Afternoon visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 6 (Thursday) - Xian to Chongqing for Yangtze River Cruise (B, L)
- Breakfast in hotel
- Visit Old City Centre & Muslim Market
- Transfer to airport and fly to Chongqing
- Lunch in local restaurant
- City tour of Chonqing (Renmin Bingguan and City Centre)
- Transfer to pier and board TUI China Charter
Boat (4 star)
Day 7 (Friday) - Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
- Breakfast on board cruise vessel
- Excursion to Shibaozhai or Ghost City Fengdu
- Lunch and dinner on board cruise vessel
Day 8 (Saturday) - Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
- Breakfast on board cruise vessel
- Excursion to Shennong Stream
- Lunch on board cruise vessel
- Visit Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge
- Dinner on board cruise vessel
- Evening pass the shiplocks of the Three Gorges
Day 9 (Sunday) - Yichang to Shanghai (B)
- Breakfast on board cruise vessel
- Visit eastern part of Xiling Gorge
- Excursion to Three Gorges Dam
- Disembark from cruise vessel at Yichang
- Transfer to airport and fly to Shanghai
- Upon arrival transfer to Hotel Barony (4 star)
- Free time at leisure
Day 10 (Monday) - Shanghai (B, L)
- Breakfast in hotel
- Visit Jade Buddha Temple, Old City Centre &
Yu Garden
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Lunch in local restaurant
- Visit Bund & Nanjing Road
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Evening option: Shanghai Acrobatics Show £11 per person
Day 11 (Tuesday) - Shanghai (B)
- Breakfast in hotel
- Transfer to airport by Mag Lex train
11 Days Package Price from just £1,250 per person (Single supplement from £550)
Price includes:
- Hotel accommodation as described (double room with bath/shower & WC)
- Cruise accommodation (double cabin with bath/shower & WC)
- 1 night accommodation on night train in Soft Sleeper
- Domestic flights including airport tax
- Transfers where mentioned in air conditioned vehicles
- Meals as described (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Sightseeing entrance fee
- Experienced English speaking local guides
Price excludes:
- International flights to/from China and international airport tax
- Arrival transfer in Beijing & departure transfer in Shanghai
- Tips to guides and drivers
- Chinese visa fee (will arrange for you £40 per person)
- Travel insurance (can be arranged, please ask for details)
| Date | Price | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| April - May 2009 | £1,265 per person | £565 |
| June - August 2009 | £1,250 per person | £550 |
| September 2009 | £1,275 per person | £570 |
| October 2009 | £1,315 per person | £590 |
