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This tour will give you a favorable impression of Beijing, not only in
Nature and traditional culture, but also in modernization and economic
development. Exploring ancient Beijing and hiking along the Great Wall will
make you a wonderful experience of real China.
BEIJING HIGHLIGHTS
Then move to visitHutongneighborhood, a hutong is a unique form of community that exists only in China. Here you will find “Hutong Culture” or “Courtyard Culture”. Hutong literally means a small street or lane between two courtyards, although the word can also mean a community within the city consisting of hutongs and residencies. In the hutongs, discover the hidden gems of Beijing and one of the last surviving areas of ancient China. Later,Dumpling Makingand lunch at a Hutong family
After lunch, we will go to continue to visitTian’anmen Square,the largest public square in the world, then follow in the footsteps of emperors, court ministers and eunuchs and head south to the magnificent and colorfulForbidden City. Forbidden City Beijing, also called Imperial Palace Museum, is located in the very heart ofBeijing. It remained the residence of the emperors for nearly five hundred years, from the 15th century to the early 20th century, and was the actual and symbolic seat of imperial power. Popularly known as the Forbidden City, it was built in the Ming Dynasty between the 4th and the 18th years of the Yongle period (1406 - 1420 AD). Many of the buildings of the Palace have been repaired and rebuilt, but their basic form and layout remain in their original state.
At the end of visit, transfer to the hotel and enjoy leisure time in lively Beijing downtown.
Accommodation 3/4* hotel in Beijing
Meals BLD
TRADITIONAL CULTURAL & ECONOMIC EXCHANGE
Today, our guide will first take us to theBaigongfang Handcraftswhere visitors can not only feast their eyes on Beijing's traditional handicrafts, but also see how the masterpieces are created by the magic hands of the masters. In there, we willlearn painting theatrical mask."Baigongfang" literally means "a workshop for 100 kinds of handicrafts."
Then go to visitZhongguancun Inno Way – The most active entrepreneurship and innovation center of China. Since June 2014, Zhongguancun Inno Way has gradually assembled a total of 45 entrepreneur service agencies, including Garage Café, 36Kr, Entrepreneur’s Training overseas teams. 743 teams have obtained the financing and the total amount have reached RMB 9.104 billion.
In the afternoon, transfer to visit afamous local enterprise, do investigate &exchange activities, communicate face to face with their senior managers.
WelcomePeking duck dinnerwill be followed by that - the capital's most famous dish. Once imperial cuisine, now the legendary duck dish is served at restaurants around the world.
This evening you will go to watch aPeking Opera Show.Peking Opera has a history of about 200 years, now it becomes more and more popular as it is a combination of stylized acting, singing, acrobatics and colorful costumes. There are four main types in Peking Opera: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. They have different characters, costumes and show their inner world by performance. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Peking Opera troupes in China made several trips abroad, such as Europe, America, and Africa etc.
Accommodation 3/4* hotel in Beijing
Meals BLD
MUTIANYU GREAT WALL / OLYMPIC VILLAGE
After lunch, drive back to downtown, enjoy a guided tour of theOlympic Village, including with the Bird Nest and Water Cube. Bird Nest, also called Beijing National Stadium is a stadium in Beijing. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and will be used again in the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The Bird's Nest sometimes has some extra temporary large screens installed at the stands of the stadium. In the late afternoon, transfer to the Beijing capital airport to take flight back homeafter spending 3 days in amazing Beijing!
Meals BL
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure : 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure : 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure : 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.