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Tour Code: SK-02L
16 Days Silk Road Adventure with Watertown Flavor
Destinations: Beijing,Xi'an,Dunhuang,Jiayuguan,Lanzhou,Shanghai,Suzhou
Attractions: Mogao Grottoes, Binglingsi Grottoes

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Starting from
USD 3009 per person!

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Day
01

Arrive in Beijing
When you arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport, our Beijing tour guide will meet you at the airport, holding a greeting sign with your names or the content you fixed in advance with China Dragon Tour. Then our driver will deliver you to the hotel. The balance of the day is free at your leisure.

Day
02

Beijing (B/L/Roast duck dinner)
After breakfast at hotel, tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and start your China tour. The morning visit starts the Tian An Men Square, which is the largest public square in the world. From here you can see the grand Monument of People's Heroes, Mao Zedong Mausoleum and the modern National Grand Theater. Then you will proceed to visit the Forbidden City, which was the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties. Also here you will see the art works in ancient China, which are all under national level protection. After lunch at local restaurant, the afternoon visit features the Summer Palace. The park is a harmonious combination of Chinese ancient structures, traditional garden designing and man-made scenery. Today, you will have the chance to taste the authentic local specialty, the Peking Roast Duck Dinner. Then appreciate the Chinese Kungfu Show (alternatively you could choose Peking Opera).

Day
03

Beijing (B/L)
Today, you will visit Ming Tombs, which was the burial site for 13 Ming dynasty emperors. The burial site was chosen with Fengshui taken into consideration. After lunch, proceed to today's highlight, the Mutianyu Great Wall (with round trip cable car), which is a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization. Being one of the must-sees during a China tour, the Great Wall offers you a superb background to take pictures. Climbing the Great Wall will also be a special memory of your China tour, since Chairman Mao Zedong once said that he who hasn't climbed the Great Wall is not a true man.

Day
04

Beijing/Xian(B/A la carte lunch)
The morning visit features the Temple of Heaven, where emperors in Ming and Qing dynasty prayed for good harvest to heaven. It is believed the residence of Heaven God, so originally it occupied even bigger area than Forbidden City, the residence for emperor. For lunch, you will enjoy the a la carte lunch at a famous local restaurant to taste the authentic Chinese food. In the afternoon, proceed to enjoy a rickshaw tour in Hutong, the residence for local Beijing people. In such a metropolis, the peaceful Hutongs keep lots of old Beijing atmosphere and becomes the superb spots to enjoy the real Beijing people's daily life. Then transfer to airport and fly to Xian. Be met and transferred to hotel afterwards.

Day
05

Xian (B/ A la carte lunch/ Tang dynasty dinner show)
Today’s highlight is an excursion to the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. They were made over 2,000 years ago with different facial expression and height. 7,000 warriors and horses composed an underground army to protect the Qin emperor after his death. Each one makes an artwork up to the national protection standard. Then enjoy the a la carte lunch at a delicate restaurant, which boasts tasty food and graceful environment. Proceed to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in Tang dynasty to store the Buddhist scriptures brought back from ancient India by Monk Xuanzang. Then back hotel to have a short refreshment to be well prepared for the Tang Dynasty Imperial Dumpling Banquet with Show.

Day
06

Xian /Dunhuang (B/ A la carte lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, our tour guide will take you visit the Xi'an Ancient City Wall, which is now the biggest and best preserved defending system in the world. The 14 Km city wall offer you a superexcellent field to ride a bicycle. When you are waking or riding a bicycle on the city wall, both the old inner city and modern outer city is in your eyeshot. Then proceed to visit the Great Mosque and Muslim Quarter, which is located in the heart area of Xi'an. You will also have opportunity to taste the local people's daily life when you have a free stroll on the Muslim Quarter. After a la carte lunch at a graceful restaurant, you will be off for the flight to Dunhuang. Shanghai guide will meet you at the airport and deliver you to hotel.

Day
07

Dunhuang (B/L)
Dunhuang one day tour features the Mogao Grottoes. Commonly known as the caves of a thousand Buddha, the Dunhuang Mogao Grotto shows high achievement in carving, painting, and religion. Then experience the desert flavor in Echoing-Sand Dune and Crescent Moon Spring by riding a camel.

Day
08

Dunhuang/Jiayuguan (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Jiayuguan. After arrival, visit Jiayuguan Pass, the west starting point of Great Wall in Ming Dynasty and also being one of the best preserved ancient military fortresses of China Great Wall. Then proceed to visit Overhanging Great Wall. Constructed in the year of 1539 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) as an indispensable part of Chinese ancient defensive artwork in Jiayuguan Pass, the Overhanging Great Wall seems like overhang in the sky, viewing in a distance. Overnihgt in Jiayuguan.

Accommodation: Jiayuguan Hotel 4*

Day
09

Jiayuguan/Lanzhou (B/L)
The morning visit features Wei-Jin Art Gallery, which is the largest subterranean art gallery in the world housing a great deal of colorful murals. After lunch, transfer to airport and fly to Lanzhou, the provincial capital of Gansu province, then transfer to hotel.

Day
10

Lanzhou (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, pay a visit to Binglingsi Grottoes with a boat trip. Binglingsi Grotto is located on steep cliffs along the Yellow River which is not easily accessible. You will take a boat to see about 800 sculptures in a honeycomb pattern along the river. In the afternoon, back to the city and the balance of the day is free to you.

Day
11

Lanzhou/ Xiahe (B/L)
After breakfast, take a 5 hours drive to Xiahe and visit the Sangke Grassland, where herds of sheep and cows are grazing. It is a perfect place to enjoy a leisurely pastoral life. Then a visit to local Tibetan family will be arranged afterwards. You will have the opportunity to get familiar to the local minority people's daily life.

Accommodation: Xiahe Palace Hotel 3*

Day
12

Xiahe/Lanzhou/Shanghai (B/L)
After breakfast, pay a visit to the Labrang Monastery, which boasts tens of thousands of statues of Buddha made by gold, silver, copper and aluminum. Then transfer to Lanzhou airport and fly to Shanghai. Be met and transferred to hotel. You could visit Nanjing Road and The Bund by yourself.

Day
13

Shanghai (B/A la carte lunch/D)
This Shanghai one day tour starts at Shanghai Museum, which is located at Renmin Square, the center of Shanghai. It is an important one to study Chinese civilization. Then proceed to visit Yu Garden, one of the most renowned gardens in South China. You will enjoy the a la carte lunch at a fancy and famous local restaurant. Then enjoy the scenery along Huangpu River by Cruise starting from the bund. After dinner, you will enjoy the exciting Acrobatic Show.

Day
14

Shanghai/ Suzhou (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, drive for 1.5 hours to Suzhou and visit Humble Administrator's Garden, which is a preventative of Southern China classical gardens. Then proceed to Suzhou Museum, a museum of ancient Chinese art, ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphies, and hand-made crafts, situated in Suzhou. Then visit Lingering Garden, one of the four famous gardens of south of the Yangtze River and then visit No. 1 Silk Factory.

Day
15

Suzhou (B/L)
The Suzhou one day tour starts from an excursion to Zhouzhuang Water Town. It is one of the most famous water townships in China, situated in Kunshan City which is only 30 kilometers from Suzhou downtown. Then pay a visit to Panmen Gate, which is the best preserved part of the ruins of the ancient city of Suzhou.

Day
16

Suzhou/ Shanghai Departure (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Shanghai airport and see off. End of service.

Accommodation:

City	Hotel	Star
Beijing	Crowne Plaza Beijing Brief Introduction Located on Wangfujing Avenue, the Crowne Plaza Beijing situated in the very central area of Beijing downtown, it puts guests in the heart of the city's best shopping, tourist and business area, just a 10-minute stroll from top Beijing attractions including the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square. Sleek design and neutral tones make for a relaxed atmosphere in which to work, rest or play and all rooms are kitted out with luxurious bedding and the usual modern conveniences to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The recently-renovated Club Floor is ideal for business travelers and rooms on higher floors offer views of the Forbidden City. Two in-house restaurants offer Western and Chinese diningoptions: Angus Grill and Beijing Xiaowang's Home, and of course, the famous Wangfujing food street is just steps away for guests hungering after something a little more unusual. Four well-equipped meeting rooms are available for events for up to 300 people. Hotel Facilities Meeting facilities, Business center, Currency exchange, Ticket office, Taxi calling service, Gift shop, Beauty salon, Laundry service, Handicapped friendly rooms, Charged parking, Airport pickup service, Escalator/elevator, Chinese Restaurant, Western Restaurant, Coffee shop, Bar/lounge, Central air conditioning, Slipper, Writing desk, 24 hours hot water, Electric kettle, Bathtub, Hair dryer, In-room safe, domestic direct-dial, International direct-dial, Indoor swimming pool, Fitness facilities, Massage, Sauna Hotel Address/Location 48 Wangfujing Avenue (Wangfujing Dajie) Railway Station Beijing Railway Station 4 km Airport Beijing Capital International Airport 37 km Downtown Tian'anmen Square 2.5 km Attractions around the Hotel Tian'an Men Square Wangfujing Area Forbidden City Qianmen Street Close
Lanzhou	Grand Soluxe Hotel Gansu Brief Introduction The hotel is located in the city center of Lanzhou, with convenient public transportation, as the only five-star hotel in Lanzhou and also the first one in Gansu, Grand Soluxe Hotel Gansu has been awarded with the titles of "Forbes China Top 50 Best Business Hotel", "Top 10 Business Hotel among One Hundred Best Chinese Hotels", "Best Business Hotel in the Asian Hotel Industry", enjoying wide reputation and quite good fame in the west region. Grand Soluxe Hotel Gansu is one of landmark hotels of Soluxe Group, PetroChina, located in the busy political, business center of Lanzhou. With 225 guest rooms, the hotel is established with executive floor, non-smoking floor, as well as rooms particularly for ladies. The rooms are decorated elegantly with complete equipment. The green vegetation and humidifiers equipped specially for relieving the dryness in the North. The hotel is creating a warm home for you wholeheartedly in each detail. Hotel Facilities Central air-conditioner, International satelite TV, Various movie channels, VOD system, Private safe deposit box, Minibar, DDD and IDD special line, Free coffee and tee, Free high speed broadband network access, 24-hour UPS, LM Royal Cantonese Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, Continental Eestern Restaurant, French Tappasaki, Come & Feel & other, Water LilySPA, Indoor Swimming Pool, Business Center Hotel Address/Location 428 Qingyang Road, Lanzhou City 5km from Lanzhou Railway Station, and takes a 15minutes’ drive; 75km from Zhongchuan Airport and takes a 60minutes’ drive; 5 minutes to Yongchang Shopping Street, Xiguan Crossing Street, Zhangye Pedenstrain Street by walking; 10 minutes to Yaou Mansion, Guofang Parkson, and other large shopping malls and supermarkets by walking; 10 minuets’ drive to Zhongshan Bridge, Mother Yellow River, Wuquan Mountain and other famous sights. Attractions around the Hotel Zhongshan Bridge Mother Yellow River Wuquan Mountain Yongchang Shopping Street Xiguan Crossing Street Zhangye Pedenstrain Street Yaou Mansion Guofang Parkson Close
Dunhuang	Grand Soluxs Hotel Dunhuang Brief Introduction Grand Soluxe Hotel Dunhuang has easy access to DunHuang MoGao Grottoes. The hotel features unique oriental construction style. The hotel is facing the downtown area and close to the Danghe River, and which is only 25km to Mogao Grottoes, and only 5km to Echoing-Sand Dune, tourists could enjoy the scenery of Silk Road without spending long time on transfers. The hotel is opened in 2008 and with 12 floors, which has comfortable 256 rooms, you will feel at home when staying here. Hotel Facilities Meeting facilities, Business center, Currency exchange, Ticket office, Taxi calling service, Gift shop, Beauty salon, Laundry service, Charged parking, Airport pickup service, Escalator/elevator, Chinese Restaurant, Coffee shop, Bar/lounge, Central air conditioning, Slipper, Writing desk, 24 hours hot water, Electric kettle, Bathtub, Hair dryer, In-room safe, domestic direct-dial, International direct-dial, Indoor swimming pool, Fitness facilities, Massage, Sauna Hotel Address/Location No.1339 Yangguan Middle Road, Dunhuang, Gansu Province 1km to Dunhuang Museum 12.5km to Dunhuang Railway Station 13km to Dunhuang Airport 128km to Liuyuan Railway Station Attractions around the Hotel Mogao Grottoes Echoing-Sand Dune Crescent Moon Spring Dunhuang Museum Close
Shanghai	Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai Brief Introduction Centrally located in the heart of the business district, the Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai (Shanghai Guxiang Dajiudian) is just steps away from Shanghai's busiest shopping and entertainment center, the Nanjing Road pedestrian street, as well as such Shanghai attractions as People's Square, the French Concession, the Bund and Shanghai Museum. The hotel's 360 spacious, elegantly-designed guestrooms and suites are well equipped for business and leisure travelers. Howard Johnson Club floors occupy the 23rd to the 27th floors, and offer exclusive benefits and services to business travelers. The Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai has five various restaurants and a bar, with specialties including Cantonese dim sum and seafood. Hotel Facilities Escalator/elevator, Free parking, Wifi internet in public areas, Airport pickup service, Meeting facilities, Business center, Parking, Hotel dining, Chinese cuisine, Coffee shop, Bar/lounge, Writing desk, 24 hours hot water, Hair dryer, In-room safe, Central air conditioning, domestic direct-dial, International direct-dial, Indoor swimming pool, Fitness facilities, Massage, Sauna Hotel Address/Location 595 Jiujiang Road (Jiujiang Lu), Huangpu District Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (Terminal I) 16 km Shanghai Pudong International Airport 42.9 km Shanghai South Railway Station 12.3 km People's Square 0.5 km Shanghai Railway Station 4.1 km The Bund 1 km Shanghai New International Expo Center 8.9 km Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street 0.1 km Hongqiao Railway Station 22.5 km Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (Terminal II) 23.2 km Attractions around the Hotel Nanjing Road The Bund People’s Square Shanghai Museum Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall Yu Garden Close
Suzhou	Pan Pacific Hotel Suzhou Brief Introduction The Pan Pacific Hotel is located on Xinshi Road in central Suzhou, about one hour from Shanghai. Nearby attractions include Panmen Gate, Suzhou Gardens, The Silk Museum and the Grand Canal. Opened in 2010, the 5-story hotel features 481 guest rooms and suites, equipped with direct-dial telephones, voice mail, color televisions and internet access. Marbled bathrooms feature separate bath and shower units. Suites have kitchenettes and separate seating areas. The hotel property includes an indoor heated swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, health spa, massage and beauty treatments, a fitness center, outdoor tennis court, jogging path, multiple dining venues, ballroom, meeting rooms and business center. Hotel Facilities Meeting rooms, business center, currency exchange, safe-deposit boxes, Direct-dial telephone, voice mail, color television, internet access, Dining Western and Asian restaurants, coffee shop. Indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, billiards room, table tennis, massage, 1,000 square meters of conference space, ballroom, meeting rooms, business center. Hotel Address/Location 59 Xinshi Lu, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. 2 km to Guanqian Street; 4 km to Suzhou Railway Station; 4 km to South Bus Station. Attractions around the Hotel Guanqian Street Xuanmiao Temple Close
Xi'an	Sheraton Xian North City Hotel Brief Introduction Ideal for guests in town on either business or pleasure, the Sheraton Xian North City Hotel is conveniently located outside the North Gate of the city wall, at the intersection of Longshou North Road and the major north-south thoroughfare Weiyang Road. Corporate and government offices and the old city are just a few minutes away, while the train station is 10 kilometres from the hotel and Xian Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is 35 kilometres away. Hotel Facilities Multilingual staff, restaurants, room service (24 hours), ATM/banking, audio-visual equipment, child care, banquet facilities, bar/lounge, beauty services, business center, coffee shop, concierge desk, meeting rooms, currency exchange, dry cleaning/laundry service, gift shop, town car service, massage spa treatments, medical assistance, parking (free), safe-deposit box, tour assistance. High-speed internet, climate control, satellite television, voice mail, direct-dial phone, free local calls, refrigerator, mini-bar, coffee/tea maker, complimentary bottled water, wake-up calls, makeup/shaving mirror, slippers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, bathroom phone, desk, iron, ironing board, in-room safe, rollaway beds, non-smoking rooms. Atrium Coffee Shop features International and Asian cuisine beneath a 60-foot roof with skylights; Cathay Chinese Restaurant serves Cantonese and Sichuan dishes and local specialties; Lobby Lounge offers afternoon tea or evening cocktails with outdoor garden seating. Hair salon, sauna, swimming pool, spa services, fitness facilities. Ballroom holds 400 people, meeting rooms, business center, audiovisual equipment. Hotel Address/Location No. 32 Wei Yang Road, Xian 1.6 km to Ming City Wall and Gates 3 km to Bell Tower 3.0 km to Xi'an Train Station 35 km to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport 20 km to Xian International Golf Club 48 km to Qin Terracotta Warriors Attractions around the Hotel Banpo Museum and Neolithic Village City Wall and Gates Bell Tower Big Wild Goose Pagoda Close

Escorted Package Includes

The first entrance and admission fees to the spots as indicated in the itinerary
Private transfer service in each city as specified
Excellent English-speaking guide service as specified
15 nights hotel accommodations

a. 3 nights, Beijing

b. 2 nights, Xi'an

c. 2 nights, Dunhuang

d. 1 night, Jiayuguan

e. 2 nights, Lanzhou

f. 1 night, Xiahe

g. 2 nights, Shanghai

h. 2 nights, Suzhou

5. All meals as listed

a. 15 hotel western/Chinese breakfasts

b. 4 A la carte meals, Peking roast duck dinner and dumpling banquet as specified

6. Featured local shows and performances

a. Chinese Kungfu Show/ Peking Opera in Beijing

b. Tang dynasty dinner show in Xian

c. Acrobatic Show in Shanghai

7. Domestic flights of Beijing/Xian/Dunhuang, Lanzhou/Shanghai with fuel charges and airport construction fee

Special Features

Great Wall

Forbidden City

Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum

Mogao Grotto

Binglingsi Grottoes

Labrang Monastery

Yu Garden

Zhouzhuang Water Town

About Your Trip

This tour begins with Beijing, the capital of China. Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Ming tombs are some must-see spots in Beijing, an excursion to Great Wall will title you a hero, since Chairman Mao (Mao Zedong) once said: ”he who hasn’t visited the Great Wall is not a true man”.

Xi’an once served as the capital city in Chinese history for 13 dynasties. This city will bring you more atmospheres of culture and history when you visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, ancient City Wall and so on.

Silk Road is a famous trade passageway in ancient China, going across Asia to Europe. Since it opens, the Silk Road has attracted so many worldwide travelers to come here explore and experience. The tour to northwest Gansu province and Xinjiang province including Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou and Xiahe, helps modern travelers to explore this road and immerse into this ancient saga, offering irrefutable evidence by their magnificent ruins that you are walking on the sun baked sands of a history created with blood, sweat and tears.

Shanghai where you will tour major attractions including the classical Yu Garden, the Bund, and former “Wall Street” of the foreign powers. And then take excursion tour to Suzhou, which is known as an earthly paradise with the symbol of stone bridges, flowing water, elegant gardens and ancient towns. After a day at leisure exploring this beautiful city, you'll fly back.

To enrich your travel experience in China, China Dragon Tour offers the following optional programs to help you get deeper understanding of Chinese culture, just click and add them to your tours, you will enjoy a far more memorable China vacation.

Xi'an

USD 40 PP

DIY Terra Cotta Warriors Models
After visiting Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, you could learn how to make Terra Cotta Warriors models, and keep them as souvenirs, this will be a memorable experience of your China tour.

USD 15 PP

Cycling on Ancient City Wall
Xian City Wall is the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China, when visiting the ancient City Wall, where is also good place for cycling, biking on top of the wall in this section, you will have a bird's eye view of the city.

USD 20 PP

Shadow Playing Show
Shadow play is a special drama rooted in China. It is a kind of performing art with manifold arias and genres. As an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment, it uses opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images. We are very excited to present you, one of the oldest Chinese entertainments.

USD 20 PP

Paper Cutting Learning
Paper cutting is a traditional art that has evolved throughout the course of Chinese cultural development. Its origin should be closely connected with the invention of paper during the Han dynasty. Chinese people used to paste the paper cuttings on their windows in the traditional Chinese New Year as to celebrate the New Year, you will not only learn how to make your own paper cutting but also have the chance to learn the skills of knife and scissors to dynamically depict splendid Chinese culture and folk festivals.

USD 20 PP

Chinese Calligraphy Learning
Chinese calligraphy is the art of turning square Chinese characters into expressive images by the responsiveness of rice paper and speed and pressure of a pointed Chinese brush. Calligraphy manifests the basic characteristics of all Chinese arts. Calligraphy is not only a practical technique for writing Chinese characters, but also a unique Oriental art of expression and a branch of learning or discipline as well. Just follow us and learn more about our unique Chinese culture.

* Prices shown below based on Per Person.

SeasonGroup Size		2-5 Travelers	6-9 Travelers	10 Travelers & above
High Season (Mar 1st- Nov 30th)	Double Occupancy	USD 4229	USD 3559	USD 3229
High Season (Mar 1st- Nov 30th)	Single Occupancy	USD 5279	USD 4609	USD 4259
Low Season (Dec 1st- Next Feb 28th)	Double Occupancy	USD 4019	USD 3349	USD 3009
Low Season (Dec 1st- Next Feb 28th)	Single Occupancy	USD 4899	USD 4229	USD 3859

Remark: To take this tour, you may enjoy up to 10% Early Bird Discount.

Service Includes:

1. The first entrance fees of the spots as specified;
2. Daily lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants;
3. Excellent private guide & driver with private clean and air-conditioned car or van;
4. Hotels with daily western & Chinese buffet breakfasts;
5. Internal flights and/or train charge & taxes;
6. Travel Agency’s Liability Insurance with your tour inside China;
7. Government taxes;
8. Tibet Travel Permit application fee applicable.

Service Excludes:

1. Individual private expense including but not limited to laundry, drink, telex, phone calls or excess luggage charges. etc.;
2. The international flight or train charge of entering and exiting China;
3. China entry visa fees;
4. Meals that are not indicated in the itinerary;
5. Gratuities to guides and drivers.

Getting Ready to Go

Visa: Visas are required for China

Passengers must check with the local Chinese embassy or consultation to determine what personal identification and profile is required to apply a China Visa. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.

Insurance: Actually China Dragon Tour purchases the Travel Service Liability Insurance for every passenger when you book tours via this website (except those who only book hotel or air flight). However, to buy a relatively higher quality life insurance by passengers’ is highly suggested.

Preparation

A considerate pre-planning can make your trip go smoother. Several weeks before your trip, make a list of what you will need to take with you and then prepare one by one. Make sure your personal documents (passports, visas) are in order and that you have enough prescription medications to last through the trip. China Dragon Tour suggests that you make copies of passports, visas, and any other important travel documents and pack them separately from the originals. Pack a list of medications including dosage and generic names. If you lose the originals while traveling, you'll have copies for easier reporting and replacement.

How to make a telephone call in China

Before you depart, please make sure your cell phone can dial international calls. When dialing a number from China to your country, you should proceed as follows: dial your country's Exit Code + destination Country Code + Phone Number. For most countries, the exit code is 00. Exceptions include the USA and Canada (011), Hong Kong and Cambodia (001), Australia (0011), and Russia (8 Pause 10*). For Brazil, please consult with the local telephone company. If the international number you wish to call starts with a 0 (zero), you must drop this starting digit when dialing the number.

In hotels you are able to dial a call back to your country and it is usually much cheaper than your cell phone.

Health Information

Check with your personal physician for the latest overseas travel health information.

Climate and Clothing

China is a huge country with varied climates. In general, the north is cold and dry in winter. In the south, summer is hot and humid, with a rainy season from July through September.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer and an all-weather jacket. Some religious sites may require modest dress to enter (no shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless tops).

Tour guide from China Dragon Tour will inform you the next day’s weather and tempereture

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Update:Oct 26,2011

Nationality:US, United States

Dear Brad
Thank you for giving us such an opportunity to share our travel comments on your website.
Generally speaking, everything went well during this trip to China.
The guide service is quite good roughly. I will never forget the Beijing guide Kate, who told us a lot of story of the emperors of Qing Dynasty. Jessie in Xi'an was also excellent. She was quite a teacher. She could answer all the questions we asked about Chinese history. Mr. Wu in Shanghai also made a good tour guide in China. He was patient, and always on time. One point I want to say is that, they were all well educated and proud of your country.
The drivers were kind, friendly and helpful always. They offered us water during the tour, although I know this is an arrangement of your company, I also want to take this opportunity to thank all of them. Mr. Lee in Xi'an was a nice people. You may never image that he had a small refrigerator on his car. Because of this, we were able to drink the cold water when we came back from the Terra Cotta Warriors.
All the lunch you arranged was of high quality. Among those we liked the vegetarian food in Xi'an the best. I was surprised that the stuff in the restaurant could speak English and she gave us an brief introduction to the dishes.
By the way, thanks for coming to see us when we arrive in Xi'an. Also, it is very smart for your company to have an evaluation card in each city. We believe this is the best way to control the service quality.
We think we will recommend you to our friend.
Peggy & Hopkins
Peggy

Update:Jul 29,2008

Nationality:CA Canada

Hi Brad,
we returned to Canada and gained back a day and must comment that our trip to China was marvelous including with the start in Hong Kong. We really appreciate the work into setting up our itinerary and I must admit everything was covered 100 percent. We were also very impressed with all our guides, Candy in Siahuan, (sp) Kevins was great in Chengdu and Linda in Beijing. Our drivers were also very good drivers. The tour guides did a very good job covering all the things that we saw and explaining everything. They were very patient and made life very easy.
In all our stops the guides and drivers were more than patient if it took me a little longer to get in and out of the car and also along the way at the stops. I think that the extraordinary thing is that all these young people have a very good sense of humour and more than enough patience. They certainly were a joy to be with.
I hope that you are feeling better and that you will be able to enjoy your smoked salmon with your family. It is already cooked all you have to do is eat it. It was unfortunate that we could not meet but I know that I made a good choice when I picked your company to organize our tour. Thanks again and have a very good Summer Olympic Games.
Sincerely, Helen Paterson
Jack&Helen

Update:Apr 18,2008

Nationality:DE Germany

Dear E&A Company of CTS,

my family has returned well and in general the tour was well organized. They
complimented the the organization of the tour.

They explicitly praised the guides Jenny and Andreas in
Shanghai/Suzhou/Hangzhou and Kevin in Jiuzhaigou.

All in all they were happy and enjoyed the trip.

Kind regards,
Susanne Schwarz-Njo
Susanne

Update:Dec 27,2007

Nationality:CA Canada

Dear China Dragon Tour,

I just come back from my China tour operating by you. I appreciate it a lot. Here I would like to say THANK YOU to all of you for arranging such a wonderful tour for me and my family.

Although we spend our Christmans Eve in China, we feel like at home because the tour guide in Shanghai sent us Christmas gifts. She said that were arranged by you. So, thanks for your consideration.
Banner

Update:Nov 23,2007

Nationality:US United States

Dear Jessie,
We are sad to be leaving Xi'an. It is much an interesting city and we have enjoyed your company so much.You have been the perfect hoster, making all we needed have been met. You have also clearly explained the history of China for us and we are keen to learn more when we go home.
We wish you luck and good fortune for the future and we hope for your double happiness in the coming years.
Most sincerely
Keith and Elaine.
Keith

Update:Nov 8,2007

Nationality:Sydney

Dear Alan and Mr. Lee,
DAniel and I are extremely happy to have met you on our brief but highly memorable visit to Xi'an China.
You have been very kind, helpful and generous to us and for that we are very very thankful.
Alan, you have been a great guide; to teach us more about the beliefs, history and customs of the Chinese dynasties as well as modern day practices of China. You are very knowledgeable and selfless; always considering others by helping in anyway you can. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours in international trade and fairness.
Should you wish to come to Sydney, please do keep in touch, we would like to meet you again.
Mr. Lee, you have also been very helpful and friendly to us. Your thoughtful nature and generousity has been greatly appreciated. You are a very good driver on the crazy roads of Xi'an. We had a lot of fun watching the traffic and your skillful driving.
Take care, and all the best wishes to you both.
Warmest regards.
Daniel & Eleonor
Daniel

Update:Nov 6,2007

Nationality:USA

Dear Brad,
Thank you for taking such good care of us. You did a great job and Jack and I enjoyed your company and your love of your city Xi'an.
Pat and Jack Ruth
PAt

Update:Oct 16,2007

Nationality:USA

Dear Brad,
Thank you for the good, it should be excellent, service you gave me.I appreciate everything you have done for me.
1.Explained history clearly.
2.Patient.
3.Be on time always.
4.Helpful and caring.

Good luck in your career.

Sincerely
Pat Sun
Sun

Update:Oct 12,2007

Nationality:USA

Oct 10th
Aaron,
We all want to thank you for having such a wonderful guide in Xi'an! Your explanation was so interesting and very well organized. We learned so much about the fascinating city and its showpiece, the Terra Cotta Soldiers.
Thank your for making the changes we requested. We are a very happy group because of you.
With you the best luck in the future, your career, and your future life.
Diana Browm
Diana

Update:Oct 8,2007

Nationality:Ner Zealand

A very well organized tour.
When road was crowded, our driver found a very interesting way to get to the Terra-cotta Soldiers. Allen had a nice manner and was very helpful.
Barbara

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