19-Day Japan, China, Singapore and Bali

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This trip takes you to the core of Asian cultures in Tokyo and Kyoto in Japan, Beijing and Xi'an in China, plus a flamboyant outlook at Singapore before you kick back on the beach of Bali. Encounter beautiful Geisha ladies and cute pandas, and sample authentic sushi and hotpot, no need to think twice, just get under the spell of the real Asia!
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Walk in Shibuya just as Scarlett Johansson did in her movie.
    • Ride on the Romance Car to visit Mt. Fuji and Shinkansen to Kyoto.
    • Delicate Japanese dinner with beautiful Geisha ladies in Kyoto.
    • Learn the hidden stories of the Forbidden City and scale the Great Wall with your footsteps.
    • Sip tea at a local teahouse and meet pandas before you all sweat up with a hotpot in Chengdu.
    • Go on a food hunt in Chinatown of Singapore with a local insider.
    • Enjoy the tranquillity of Nusa Dua Beach of Bali.

What's this trip about?

    This trip takes you to the core of Asian cultures in Tokyo and Kyoto in Japan, Beijing and Xi'an in China, plus a flamboyant outlook at Singapore before you kick back on the beach of Bali. Encounter beautiful Geisha ladies and cute pandas, and sample authentic sushi and hotpot, no need to think twice, just get under the spell of the real Asia!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityTokyo
End CityBali

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • China
  • Japan
  • Singapore

Attractions

  • Bali
  • Beijing
  • Chengdu
  • Great Wall of China
  • Kyoto
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Nusa Dua
  • Osaka
  • Tokyo
  • Xian

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing

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

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DAY 1 Tokyo Arrival

3 nights at Hotel New Otani Tokyo (Handpicked Comfort) / Imperial Hotel Tokyo (Luxury) No matter when you come and how many times you've seen Japan, it is always hard to resist its charms. Make your arrival in Tokyo today and you will be escorted to your hotel in a pr...

DAY 2 Tokyo City Highlights

Today you will step into some major sites in Tokyo such as Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, Tsujiki Fish Market, and a rickshaw ride in Asakusa taking in Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine.

Highlights of Today: Lost in Tokyo Shibuya Walking Tour Take a 2-hour walking tri...

DAY 3 Tokyo Mt.Fuji

Get on the Romance car to travel to Hakone, a famous destination not only for its Onsen (hot spring) but also for great views of Mt.Fuji, Japan's symbol. Explore Mt.Fuji National Park and take a ropeway up Mt.Owakudani. Try out hot-spring-boiled eggs before you take a...

DAY 4 Tokyo to Kyoto (2h17min by Shinkansen Bullet Train)

3 nights at ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto (Handpicked Comfort) / Kyoto Brighton Hotel (Luxury) Make your own way to the train station and ride on Shinkansen. You will be in Kyoto within less than 2 and a half hours. Feel the speed!

DAY 5 Kyoto Cultural Highlights

Take a day tour in Kyoto to immerse yourself in her charm. Sites will include Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kinkakuji Temple, which are both in the outskirts of Kyoto. When you are back in Kyoto city, blend in with the locals at Nishiki Market before getting to Gion Distri...

DAY 6 Kyoto Experience

Take a short train ride to Uji, where you will attend a traditional tea ceremony at Nakamura Tokichi Honten for about one hour. After a simple breakfast in Uji, get to Nara where you can see saki deers roaming freely, near the temples, in the woods, and by the sidewal...

DAY 7 Kyoto - Osaka (40min by train), Osaka - Beijing (3h30min by air)

3 nights at Novotel Peace Beijing (Handpicked Comfort) / Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall (Luxury)

Transfer to Kansei International Airport in Osaka and fly to Beijing. Transfer to hotel and free at leisure.

DAY 8 Beijing History

Proudly China's capital for centuries, Beijing holds some fascinating stories just waiting for your attention. Today you will visit Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace and get on a rickshaw into the Hutongs of Dongcheng District (about 20 to 40 minutes) with a chance to sample some "Baijiu" (Chinese sake, wine) at a local house.

DAY 9 Beijing

Gear up for your visit to the Great Wall. After 1 1/2 hours of driving, you will reach the section of Mutianyu, a relatively less-crowded and more picturesque section of the wonder. A round-way cable car is included.

Visit the Temple of Heaven when you are back in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a Peking Duck dinner served at a famous local chain restaurant.

DAY 10 Beijing - Xi'an (2h25min by air)

2 nights at Grand Noble Hotel (Handpicked Comfort) / Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian (Luxury) Take a flight to Xi'an. After check-in and a short break, you will be picked up for a visit at the Muslim Quarter and then the Ancient City Wall, which stands in its best viewing time at sunset.

DAY 11 Xi'an Terracotta Awe

China's first emperor Qinshihuang made his ambition for immortality very clear by building himself an army. Pay a visit to Terracotta Warriors and Horses.

How were these clay warriors made? How were they sized? And to be moved? Today you can have the answers by...

DAY 12 Xi'an - Chengdu (1h45min by air)

2 nights at Tibet Hotel Chengdu (Handpicked Comfort) / Sofitel Chengdu Taihe (Luxury) Fly to Chengdu, home of pandas.

DAY 13 Chengdu

Get to Panda Breeding and Research Center before lunchtime for these cute creatures. Learn about the breeding process and life circle of a panda. Enjoy a hotpot lunch at noon (a non-spicy option is available). Locals just love to have a cup of tea whenever they feel like it. Join them at Peole's Park. Fun to watch them doing Taichi, playing Mahjong, and getting their ears picked.

DAY 14 Chengdu - Singapore (4h34min by air)

2 nights at Oasia Hotel Novena (Handpicked Comfort) / Carlton City Hotel Singapore (Luxury) Take an afternoon flight to Singapore.

DAY 15 Singapore

Explore the enchanting city of Singapore, attractions will include Merlion Park, Gardens by the Bay (with a 40-minute visit to the Flower Dome), Little India, Kampong Glam, Arab Stree, and a boat trip from Clark Quay. Take a special discovery tour in Chinatown to samp...

DAY 16 TO 18 Singapore to Bali (2h45min by air)

Take a morning flight from Singapore to Bali and you will be escorted to your beach hotel in Nusa Dua. Enjoy your days in Bali!

DAY 19 Bali Departure

Depart from Nusa Dua with a full load of good memories. Have a safe flight back home!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,228
Price per day$433
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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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.

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Jul 2023

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Jul 2023

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We would highly recommend your services to anyone looking to travel and explore China.

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Jul 2023

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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 policy

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.

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Meals Included

Breakfast

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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