Inclusions:

• Admission fees: to sightseeing spots and activities specified.
• Accommodation: hotels based on double/twin occupancy as specified.
• Tour guide: excellent private English-speaking guide.
• Transfers: land transfer with drivers as specified.
• Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour.
• Government taxes and fees.

Exclusions:

• International flights to/from China.
• China visa fees.
• Gratuities to guides and drivers and any expense of a personal nature.
• Our tour package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.

FOR PRIVATE TOUR

• This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. There will be no other travelers in the group apart from you.
• Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Prices based on twin occupancy.
• The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
• Any city not included in the existing tour package can be added to this tour and taken as an addition to this Private tour.

FOR SMALL GROUP TOUR

• This is a small group tour with a fixed itinerary and guaranteed departures.
  You will travel with other people .
• Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Prices based on twin occupancy.
• The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
• The maximum number of passengers in a small group tour is 16

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Booking Information
After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation email with a Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of the purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this tour product, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Surcharges
Please note: online credit card payment and PayPal payments incur surcharges.

Tour Start Dates
Private and custom tours can be scheduled to commence on any day. Multi-day small group tours start on set dates as indicated in the booking calendar for the specific tour.

Destination Transfer
Transfers from airport to the hotel provided as air-conditioned vehicle with driver.

Arrive Early
Accommodation options for early arrival prior to commencement of tour are available. Bookings can be made online prior to checkout or arrangements can be made with a BestChinaJourney.com travel consultant.

Stay Behind
Accommodation options for stay behind after completion of the tour are available. Bookings can be made online prior to checkout or arrangements can be made with a BestChinaJourney.com travel consultant.

Tour Guide
All BestChinaJourney.com tour guides are bilingual speakers with intimate knowledge of an area/city, its culture, history, people, and food, which they will share on tour. BestChinaJourney.com does not operate commission-based shopping tours which means our tour guides do not receive commissions for commission-based shopping stops. Small group and private tour groups of 1-2 (<3) people will be provided with a guide/driver rather than a driver and a guide.

Small Group Size
The maximum number of passengers in a multi-day small group tour is 16 people.

Optional Tours/Activities
Optional tour activities are available on request. Please contact BestChinaJourney.com directly to customize your optional tour activities and destinations.

Accommodation
BestChinaJourney.com selects international four star and five star hotels located in the inner city centre. In small, regional destinations, BestChinaJourney.com selects the best available hotel.

Bedding Configuration
Bedding included in accommodation is double or twin bedding (subject to availability). Special arrangements available on request; additional charges may apply due to third party or hotel request.

Adjoining/Interconnecting Rooms
Adjoining/Interconnecting rooms are available subject to passenger’s request. Additional charges may apply due to third party or hotel request.

Child/Infant Policy
Pricing for child and infant can be quoted separately.
Infant price is valid for children 0 to 2 years. Child price is valid for children aged 2 to 11 years. Adult pricing apply for passengers aged 12 years and over. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 years or over. No unaccompanied minors allowed.

Passport
Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or within 72 hours of purchase. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the booking. In this instance customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.
Passport validity should be at least six months for entering China.

Visas
A tourist visa for China is a strict requirement if travelling on a foreign passport.
Please make arrangements for your visa as soon as you receive your documentation to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and visa processing times.

From November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025, ordinary passport holders from 38 countries can be exempted from Visa to enter China and stay for no more than 30 days for business, tourism, family visit, exchange visit and transit purposes. Those who do not meet the purposes of visit and time limit for visa free policy are still required to apply for Visas to China.

List of 38 countries: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Republic of Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan and Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Gratuities/Tipping
Gratuities (tips) for services of the tour guide and driver throughout the tour are not included in the tour package price.

Insurance
BestChinaJourney.com tour packages do not include travel insurance. We strongly recommend purchase of comprehensive travel insurance prior to departure to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.

Schedule of Fees
For changes to travel arrangements:

First change – No charge.

For all subsequent changes – USD50.

Any charges applied by a third party (for example, airline, cruise company, accommodation provider, other travel provider) cannot be waived.

Cancellation
For China tour Packages, BestChinaJourney.com charges cancellation fees at a percentage of the total tour package price, which are stated as follows:

More than 60 days prior to tour start date: 15 percent cancellation fee

45 – 59 days prior to tour start date: 20 percent cancellation fee

30 – 44 days prior to tour start date: 30 percent cancellation fee

15 – 29 days prior to tour start date: 50 percent cancellation fee

Within 14 days prior to tour start date: 100 percent cancellation fee

Any charges applied by a third party (for example, airline, cruise company, accommodation provider, other travel provider, credit card fee, bank fee) cannot be waived.