15-Day Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket Tour
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Overview
Highlights
- Enter the Forbidden City with VIP access and tour with a real insider
- Hike on the Great Wall with wide-open vistas
- Cooking class at Chiang Mai
- Relax your body and soul on Kata Beach of Phuket
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Trip includes
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English-speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline while you are traveling
Itinerary
Welcome to China! You will meet up with your private China tour guide upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and relax.
- Jetlag: To ease from jetlag, we'd suggest you fly in during the daytime as you will have much time to...
The first stop of today will be Tian'anmen Square, where you will get a close-up of the portrait of Chairman Mao. The square is also the entrance of the Forbidden City. Don't waste your time waiting in line. Today you will enter the Forbidden City with your insider to...
After breakfast, have some free time in the city. Fly to Shanghai and be free at leisure for the rest of today.
Accommodation 3 nights at The Bund Hotel (superior class 4*)/ Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (deluxe class 5*)
As fast-moving as it is, Shanghai has a lot to share. Today you will first visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall to learn about how Shanghai was built. And the visit Yuyuan Garden. Taste some local cuisine for lunch.
Walk in the Former French Conces...
Enjoy a whole day free at leisure in Shanghai.
- Shopping time! Get some great deals in the malls around People's Square. If you are interested in antiques, remember to check out Dongtai Road Antique Street.
Thailand is known as the Land of Smile for its friendly people, beautiful landscape, and various experiences. Fly to Bangkok from Shanghai and get yourself relaxed in this charming city.
Accommodation 2 nights at Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam (superior class 4*)/ Banyan Tree Bangkok (deluxe class 5*)
Sense Bangkok's passion with an insightful visit to the Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha, which will unveil the history and Buddhist cultures. Later, visit the National Museum and Jim Thompson House. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant with authentic Thai taste.
Take a flight to Chiang Mai and spend some free time in this peaceful place.
Accommodation 2 nights at Dusit Princess Chiang Mai (superior class 4*)/ Rachanmankha a Member of Secret Retreats (deluxe class 5*)
Thai people think natural ingredients would help them better understand and approach long life both physically and mentally. And today you will learn a thing or two about how Thai people cook in a Cooking Class at Thai Orchid Cookery School. Lunch is included. In the afternoon, visit Wat Prahat Doi Suthep and at night you will have some fun at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.
Have some free time in Chiang Mai and take a flight to Phuket. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy a whole free day on the beach.
Accommodation 3 nights at Metadee Resort & Villas (superior class 4*)/ Tavorn Pam Beach Resort Phuket (deluxe class 5*)
Enjoy yourself on the beautiful beach of Phuket.
Have some free time before the flight to Bangkok. Check-in and have some time shopping or leisure.
Accommodation 1 night at Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam (superior class 4*)/ Banyan Tree Bangkok (deluxe class 5*)
Have some free time in Bangkok before the flight back home. Hope to see you again soon!
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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We would highly recommend your services to anyone looking to travel and explore China.
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Highly recommend China Highlights to people who intend to travel to China need a English speaking guide.
Had a personal tour designed for me and my wife to Shanghai. Ryan was an awesome guide who explained about interesting things we can't see with our own eyes. Highly ...
Tour Operator
China Highlights is the online travel service platform operated by the team of professional travel consultants at CITS Guilin. Started in early 1998, it was one of the earliest "China Travel" web sites. The brand name "China Highlights" has come to mean a reliable company. We have provided thousands of customers their unforgettable "China Experience".
With this dream, China Highlights was established in 1998: one man, one computer. With years of development, we now have English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian language teams. Each year 100+ colleagues in Guilin's head office help 10,000+ visitors discover China.
We provide Private Tour packages to all parts of China, and specialize in customizing and tailor-making tours for individuals, families and groups to specific requirements at great value for money. Hotels and restaurants are carefully selected to provide comfort and the best local food. Our English speaking guides are knowledgeable and experienced. We take you to the best attractions and sights in comfortable cars with safe drivers.
"Discovery Your Way!" means China Highlights specialize in 'discovery', that is finding out new and exciting things about China, and "customizing:, which means tailoring a tour to "your way". It has been our slogan since 2006 and it sums up key areas of our service: providing a genuine China experience with unbeatable flexibility.
Why Choose Us
Our company has been operating as a full service travel agency in China since 1959, and we've been online for over a decade. That’s a long time in Internet terms. Here are several reasons why more than 10,000 clients per year put their faith in us, as their China tour provider.
Freedom and flexibility:
"Discovery your way" is our motto and it is something that we are passionate about. We express this passion by giving our clients the tools to discover China in the way that best suits them.
--Small private groups: See China in the luxury in your own private vehicle with your own guide and driver.
--Tailor-made and customized tours: We specialize in tailor-made and customized travel.
Unique and Authentic China Experience:
We put together an itinerary based on your needs ensuring that you see the real China, eat authentic local food, and feel like you have been a participant not just an observer.
--Authentic food and dining experiences
--Great China destinations
--We try to use local guides that belong to a local ethnic group in areas like Tibet and the Silk Road.
Quality, Integrity and Honesty:
In our business, attention to detail is the key to quality. Every tour that we book is meticulously planned to try to ensure that it runs seamlessly.
--Relaxed and fair cancellation policy
--Real value for money
--No hidden costs
--Full disclosure of information including detailed flight information on the itinerary
--Fairness and equity to customers, staff and suppliers.
Money Back Guarantee:
We believe in ourselves, so that’s why we offer our unique money back Value and Service Guarantee. We keep our promises. Just ask our past customers. If something does go wrong, we fix it.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International travel expenses to enter or leave Asia.
- Visa Fees
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses
- Meals: Any meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.
- Insurance
- Single Room Supplement
- Gratuities, Tips to Guides or Drivers
Cancellation Refunds
We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your trip to China, however, we realize that there are many valid reasons that this can happen.
In the event of a cancellation, you enjoy a 100% refund of any payments made to China Highlights prior to 3 weeks before departure. The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows except as specified by your travel advisor:
- Cancellation received prior to 22 days before departure: 100 % refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 15 to 21 days before departure: 70% refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 8 to 14 days before departure: 50% refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 0 to 7 days before departure: no refund.
- No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the payment.
- After the trip has commenced, no refund for unused services due to your unwillingness/inability to participate, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
Special Notes:
The terms for cancellation for tours of more than 10 people may vary from case to case. Please ask your travel advisor regarding the cancellation policy for a group of over 10 people.
Travelers may apply Visa-On-Arrival at both airports of Bangkok. The fee is THB1,000 (Thai Bhat in cash only) with 2 passport-size photos.
Travel Documentation
All clients must be in possession of a valid passport and necessary visas or permits at the commencement of travel. All such documentation is the sole responsibility of the client. Your travel advisor may assist you in applying for the necessary travel documentation upon request. China Highlights accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the failure of clients to obtain appropriate documentation.
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