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 winter/spring 2007/8. 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 Legendary Yangtze Cruise:
Day 1 (Friday) - Arrive Shanghai
Arrival in Shanghai Pudong airport
Own transfer to the Hotel Barony (4 star)
Option: Transfer by Maglev Train to Shanghai £31
Day 2 (Saturday) - Shanghai (B,L)
Breakfast in hotel
Visit Jade Buddha Temple, Old City Centre and Yu Garden
Lunch in local restaurant
Visit the Bund and Nanjing Road
Evening option: Acrobatics Show £10
Day 3 (Sunday) - Shanghai to Yichang (B)
Breakfast in hotel
Time at leisure in Shanghai
Transfer to airport for flight to Wuhan
On arrival transfer to pier in Yichang for boarding of Cruise Vessel (4 star)
Day 4 (Monday) - Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
Breakfast on board Cruise Vessel
Visit Eastern part of Xiling Gorge, Three Gorges Dam and Shiplocks
Lunch on board Cruise Vessel
Visit Western part of Xiling
Dinner on board Cruise Vessel
Day 5 (Tuesday) - 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
Day 6 (Wednesday) - 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 7 (Thursday) - Chongqing to Xian (B, D)
Breakfast on board Cruise Vessel
Disembark Cruise Vessel
City tour in Chongqing (Renmin Bingguan, City Centre)
Transfer to airport for flight to Xian
Upon arrival visit Old City Centre and Muslim Market
Transfer to Hotel Royal Garden (4 star)
Day 8 (Friday) - Xian and night train to Beijing (B, L)
Breakfast in hotel
Visit Terracotta Warriors and Market for Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lunch in local restaurant
Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Ancient City Wall
Evening transfer to train station
Board night train to Beijing (soft sleeper)
Day 9 (Saturday) - Beijing (B)
Arrival at Beijing train station
Transfer to Hotel Traveller Inn (3 star +) and have breakfast
Visit Tiananmen Square, Prospect Hill and Changpu He Park
Afternoon optional tour: Summer Palace £14
Day 10 (Sunday) - Beijing (B, L)
Breakfast in hotel
Visit Forbidden City
Lunch in local restaurant
Visit Temple of Heaven and Cloisonne Factory
Evening option: Beijing Opera £10
Day 11 (Monday) - Beijing (B)
Breakfast in hotel
Time at leisure in Beijing
Optional tour: Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Badaling (lunch incl.) £26
Evening option: Beijing Roast Duck Dinner £13
Day 12 (Tuesday) - Beijing (B)
Breakfast in hotel
Option: Departure transfer to Beijing Airport £12
12 Days Package Price from just £655 per person (Single supplement from £165)
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 Shanghai & departure transfer in Beijing
- Tips to guides and drivers
- Chinese visa fee (will arrange for you without service charge)
- Travel insurance (can be arranged, please ask for details)
| Date (depart - return) | Price | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| 02 - 13 Nov 2007 | £680 per person | £190 |
| 09 - 20 Nov 2007 | £680 per person | £190 |
| 21 Dec 2007 - 01 Jan 2008 | £680 per person | £190 |
| 28 Dec 2007 - 08 Jan 2008 | £680 per person | £190 |
| 08 - 19 Feb 2008 | £655per person | £165 |
| 29 Feb - 11 Mar 2008 | £655 per person | £165 |
| 07 - 18 Mar 2008 | £675 per person | £180 |
| 14 - 25 Mar 2008 | £675 per person | £180 |
| 21 Mar - 01 Apr 2008 | £680 per person | £190 |
| 28 Mar - 08 Apr 2008 | £760 per person | £205 |
| 04 - 15 Apr 2008 | £760 per person | £205 |
| 11 - 22 Apr 2008 | £760 per person | £205 |
| 18 - 29 Apr 2008 | £760 per person | £205 |
