12 DAY | China Live
This tour visits: China
Oh my China! Prepare yourself for a whirlwind adventure and sample the best
that this country has to offer. We’re talking all the sights – The Great Wall of
China (obvs), see the the Terracotta Warriors and visit Tiananmen Square but
that’s just the start! Next up, prepare your bellies for a feast of treats. It wouldn’t
be China without baskets of dim sum, so dig in and work that chopstick magic.
Filled with whatever your little foodie heart desires, think pork, prawns or veg,
whatever! China is calling, so better get those bags packed. And, GO!
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The Bucket List
More Inclusions
Explore the Dragon's Backbone rice terraces
11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Entry to panda conservation centre
10 nights in hotels, 1 night overnight sleeper train.
Entry to the 88th floor of the Jin Mao tower in Shanghai
Flights within China
Great Wall of China (includes toboggan ride)
Modern air-conditioned coach
Visit Tiananmen Square
Guided tours of all major cities
Visit Sacred Way
Awesome Local Trip Leader + Local Guides
Visit the Forbidden City
Terracotta Warriors
Visit the world famous teahouses in People's Park
Xian city wall bike ride
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Beijing, China
Ni Hao! Welcome to China. After checking in, tonight you’ll get acquainted with chopsticks and your trip peeps at the Welcome Dinner. Dig in
and work that chopstick magic – be quick or miss out. Phew! Soak up those incredible city vibes, it’s going to be a great trip.
Meals:
-Dinner
Day 2 - Beijing
After brekkie, begin your Beijing bucket list with a trip to the Great Wall of China – mega tick! Best part? The toboggan down – Google it and
say ‘wow’. Next we’re off to the Sacred Way and the biggest stone archway in China. In between all the amazingness, learn a thing or two
about the cultural significance of jade - believed to be the essence of heaven and the earth and a symbol of power. FYI: some even believe
jade is edible – maybe steer clear of eating the stuff but go crazy shopping storm! How to make this day more epic? Hit up the optional
Peking Duck dinner on Ghost Street. Umm, yum! You had us at Peking.
Included activity:
-Visit the Great Wall of China
-Chairlift and toboggan ride
-Visit Sacred Way
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
Optional activities:
-Peking duck dinner on Ghost Street
Day 3 - Beijing to Xian
Today is gonna rock: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Seriously, unreal. Oh, and let us take care of all your
meals too. Tonight we’re travelling to Xian by sleeper train.
Included today:
-Visit Tiananmen Square
-Visit the Forbidden City
-Visit the Summer Palace
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Dinner
Day 4 - Xian
Jump off the train in Xian. You’re in the land of the Terracotta Warriors, and guess what – you’ll see them today! The actual construction of
the warriors was no easy task. Learn all about it, then shop up a storm for souvenirs galore, or take home a Terracotta Warrior replica of
your own. Get those legs moving with a bike ride around the city wall to roll in style. Duck off to Muslim St for a lunch, and if you’re still
peckish, optional Tang Dynasty Dumpling Banquet tonight waiting for you. Dig in, you lucky thing! Filled with whatever your little foodie heart
desires, think pork, prawns or veg, whatever! They might look small, but they pack a punch.
Included today:
-Visit the Terracotta Warriors
-City Wall bike ride
-Visit Muslim street
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
Optional activities:
-Tang Dynasty show with dumpling banquet
Day 5 - Xian to Chengdu
Today we’re heading south to Chengdu. Flash your boarding pass and check in together – we’re flyin’! Later, feast on a hot pot dinner this
evening.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Day 6 - Chengdu
Wake up and get ready, it’s exploring time. Pinch yourself, because today we roll with a visit to the Panda Conservation Centre (holy
cuteness.) Show your love for the endangered balls of fluff. Cue ultimate panda-modium. Next, the Wide and Narrow Alley where you’ll get a
taste of ancient Qing culture. Finish off with a Teahouse visit in People’s Park and join the optional Sichuan Cultural Show for dinner with a
side of opera. Very fancy of you.
Included today:
-Visit the panda conservation centre
-Visit Wide and Narrow alley
-Teahouse visit in people's park
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
Day 7 - Chengdu to Yangshuo
Say “zài jiàn” to Chengdu, today we’re flying to Yangshuo. Try and score a window seat if you can - you’ll wanna see the mountains.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 8 - Chengdu to Yangshuo
Today go solo or stay in sync with the group. On the activity menu: an optional cooking class, rafting on the Yulong River or the Liu San Jie
show with the river as the stage.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Cooking class
-Rafting on the Yulong River
-Liu San Jie Show
Day 9 - Yangshuo to Longsheng
After brekkie, pack your bags, we’re flying to Longsheng - land of the rice terraces. Snap n ‘Gram your heart out on the included day tour.
Check out the Dragon’s Backbone and spot rice paddies for days.
Included today:
-Full day tour including Dragon's backbone rice terraces
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Dinner
Day 10 - Longsheng to Shanghai
Rise and shine, Shanghai time. Waiting for you: a ticket up the Jin Mao Tower and a city tour. Keep your eyes peeled for a lesson in the
construction of the silk fabric (note: worms are involved). Fun fact; China started silk production almost 4,500 years ago. If ever there was a
place to stock up on the good stuff, today is your day! Still want more? The optional acrobatic show will provide you much wow.
Included today:
-Visit the Jin Mao tower
-Guided tour of Shanghai
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Acrobatic show
Day 11 - Shanghai
Today you only need to do one thing: Disneyland (optional). Start swapping numbers and feast into our final dinner together. Aww, cue hugs
and sad faces.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Day 12 - Shanghai
Make sure you’ve added your new buddies on facebook, the trip ends here. The next question is where to next? Start planning.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Accommodation
We endeavour to select a combination of good quality hotels that reflect the character of the local area as well as being as centrally located
as possible, all the while striving to keep the cost affordable.
Your trip will stay in a range of hotels of three and four-star quality.
Please be aware that some hotel rooms, especially those in major urban centres or older cities, may be smaller than what you are used to in
other parts of the world. Standards and ratings may also be different to your home country.
Rooms are en-suite and either twin- or triple-share, depending on what you have booked. If you are a solo traveller, you will always be
sharing a room with someone of the same sex.
If you are travelling as a couple and would prefer to have a double bed, please officially request a double room with your travel agent or
Topdeck trip consultant. We never presume that two people travelling together are a couple, even if you share the same surname, unless
informed otherwise.
Optional Activities
On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not
you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be
taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money.
None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip.
Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the
local supplier and their conditions will apply.
Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare
circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here.
China - Beijing
Peking duck dinner on Ghost Street 40 USD
China - Xian
Tang Dynasty show with dumpling banquet 41 USD
China - Yangshuo
Cooking class 35 USD
Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River 52 USD
Liu San Jie show 52 USD
Meals
Your included meals are detailed in the 'More Inclusions' section of this document.
Breakfasts are included every day in the hotel (except on the first morning). They are usually 'continental breakfasts', which are typical in
most countries. A typical breakfast may consist of cereals with milk or yoghurt, bread, croissants, cold meats, cheese and a range of spreads,
with fruit juice, tea or coffee to drink. It is rare to get a hot breakfast in Asia, though on some occasions there may be some hot food available
as well.
Included evening meals are in local restaurants or accommodation places, and are either two or three courses. In most cases table water is
provided with the meals, and if you wish to purchase additional drinks you can do so at your own expense.
If you have any dietary requirements we will make every effort to cater to your specific needs as long as you advise your travel agent or
Topdeck Trip Consultant when you book, or make note of this in the Topdeck app when you check in (refer below). But please be aware that
although we will do everything in our power to arrange it, we cannot guarantee that every restaurant we use will be able to cater to all
dietary needs, particularly in Asia. We also cannot cater for tastes or dislikes, as most of our included evening meals feature a set menu.
No Tip Necessary
Your Topdeck crew never expect tips themselves and will not ask for any; that’s not what friends do! We also know how much tipping can
cost you. So go ahead, spoil yourself with the money you will save by travelling with Topdeck (just don’t forget Mum’s souvenir).
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