China Golden Triangle
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Overview
Highlights
- Discover the Hidden Halls in the Forbidden City
- Walk on a Top-Ranked Part of the Great Wall.
- Taste the Savory Flavor of China
- Unveil the Secrets of the Terracotta Army and Make Your Own Terracotta Warriors
- Cycle or Walk on the Ancient Xi'an City Wall to Hear the Echo of History
- Discover the Hidden Stories of the Bund and Ascend Shanghai Tower
- Enjoy a Half-Day Customized Icing-on-the-Cake Experience.
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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
With a sunny smile, your private guide will be on time and waiting for you in the arrival hall. A comfortable private car and an experienced driver will be ready to transfer you to your hotel. We aim to give you a good first impression of China.
Start your day with the symbol of the new China, Tian'anmen Square. From there you will proceed to the Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palace with 500 years of history. While most tour groups only visit the six halls on the central axis...
Start your day from the Temple of Heaven, which was where emperors prayed to 'heaven' for a good harvest. You may arrive early to see the locals practicing martial arts and doing other activities that you may never see in your country.
In the afternoon, visit M...
Be amazed by the imperial garden at the Summer Palace. It was originally the imperial court's summer retreat and still makes a nice place to escape the heat of summer.
Get ready to race towards Xi'an on a high-speed train, which is a good way to experience the technological development of China.
In the morning, uncover the mysteries of an underground army that dates back to 206 BC at the Terracotta Army Museum. Then discover a local craftsman's cave dwelling and learn how to make a mini terracotta warrior.
Return to the city area and visit the Ancient ...
Discover more of Xi'an and China's ancient history at the Shaanxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda, then head to the Muslim Quarter and wander through the alleys to taste the local Muslim cuisine.
In the afternoon, we'll take you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Your Shanghai guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel, where you can have a good rest.
Do more than just take one or two selfies on the Bund. Let's travel back in time to the golden age of the Bund in the 1920s during our In-Depth Bund Culture Discovery Tour.
Go into some of the old Bund buildings and listen to their stories. Ascend the tallest b...
Your private car, driver, and guide will be ready and waiting at your hotel lobby to get you to the airport on time. Sit back and relax, as they help you check-in and escort you to the correct security gate. We will take the stress out of your travel and set you up for a nice journey home.
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with China Highlights.
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.
China Highlights Reviews & Ratings
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Thanks very much to my guide Frank and chinahighlights for this trip!
I've just returned from my trip to China, a week ago. I've seen many-many interesting places of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. But most of all i liked my 2-days tr...
We would highly recommend your services to anyone looking to travel and explore China.
Hi Whitney, Let me start by letting you know what a pleasure it was to meet with you and have dinner together. Thank you for taking time of your busy schedule to mee...
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 which 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.
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