China: Beijing – Conquering the Great Wall – Shanghai – Zhujiajiao

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – BEIJING (Lunch, dinner)

Vietravel leader welcomes guests at Tan Son Nhat Airport upon arrival on the flight from Beijing, China. (The flight may include a layover, depending on the airline.) Upon arrival, the group will complete immigration procedures. A vehicle and guide will transport the group for lunch and a visit to the Summer Palace (Yi Ho Yuan) - the Summer Palace of Empress Dowager Cixi. This is a palace constructed during the Qing Dynasty. It is renowned for its traditional Chinese garden artistry. Following this, the group will have dinner and check in to a 4-star hotel, consistent with local standards, for the night.

DAY 2: BEIJING (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

After breakfast, the tour will visit the Forbidden City, a world-renowned site featuring hundreds of films about the 24 emperors of China who established their capital here. The Tiananmen Square is a large square in Beijing, built in 1417 with an area of approximately 440,000 square meters. Next, the tour will have a shopping opportunity at the gold, silver, and gemstone shops and the auspicious stag shops, which are symbolic of feng shui in the country with a population of billions. Tiananmen Square is the largest square in the world, capable of accommodating one million people at a time. The tour will end with dinner and transfer to a 4-star hotel (local standards) for rest.

Note: Due to the new government regulations on limiting visitor numbers, it is not possible to obtain tickets to enter the Forbidden City. Instead, the tour will visit the Wangfu (Huashan Mansion), a structure remarkably preserved after more than two centuries. This mansion belonged to a powerful official, known as a man ‘under one person above ten thousand people,’ Huashan, a favored minister of Emperor Qianlong, or the Tiantan Park, also known as the Temple of Heaven, an ancient temple complex located in the southeast of central Beijing, China. This is where Chinese emperors conducted rituals to seek blessings from the heavens for abundant harvests, national harmony, and good health, or the Yonghe Palace, constructed in 1694 during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Originally the residence of Prince Yunzheng (the future Emperor Yongzheng). After ascending the throne, Emperor Yongzheng moved into the palace and designated half of Yonghe Palace as his living quarters. The remaining part, in accordance with Buddhist wishes, was granted by the emperor to the Tibetan Buddhist Lamas of the Yellow Sect, formally becoming a place of worship and practice for Tibetan Buddhism. Throughout history, Yonghe Palace was damaged, but has been repeatedly renovated, maintaining its majestic and sacred appearance to this day.

DAY 3: BEIJING (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

After breakfast, guests begin a sightseeing trip to the Great Wall of China - one of the wonders of the world, an unparalleled military engineering marvel, visiting the Juyuan Pass - located in a valley 18 kilometers long. This is one of the three major passes of the Great Wall. The other two passes are Jiayuguan Pass and Shanhai Pass. Juyuan Pass has two "small passes" - one in the south of the valley and one in the north. The pass in the south is called "Nan Guan" and the pass in the north is "Badatling".

The group has lunch at a local restaurant, then continues to visit the Thirteen Tombs* - a place of worship for 13 tombs of the Ming Dynasty (visiting Dingling). Guests can freely explore Wangfujing Street - one of the most bustling streets in the Chinese capital, attracting many Beijing tourists for shopping and enjoying local specialties. The tour concludes with dinner and a transfer to a 4-star hotel for overnight stay in Beijing.

*Note: From March 20, 2024 to April 10, 2024, the Thirteen Tombs will be replaced by the Yuanyuan Park - guests will experience the beauty of plum blossoms - depending on the weather conditions, the blossoms may bloom early or late.

DAY 4: BEIJING – SHANGHAI (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

After breakfast at the hotel, the vehicle will take you to visit the Dong Nhan Traditional Chinese Medicine Shop in Beijing. After the visit, you will travel to the high-speed train station to start your journey to Shanghai. Upon arrival, the vehicle will take you to visit Jade Buddha Temple, one of Shanghai's famous Buddhist temples with a history of over 100 years. After dinner, you will check into a 4-star hotel (local standards) and have free time for the night.

DAY 5: SHANGHAI (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

After breakfast at the hotel, the vehicle will take the group to visit ZhuJiaJiao Town (approximately 1 hour from Shanghai). ZhuJiaJiao Town is an ancient town with a history dating back 1700 years. It is the best-preserved of the four ancient towns located in Shanghai. Many architectural structures, such as houses and bridges, were built during the Ming Dynasty and are still preserved today. It is often compared to the Venice of the East due to its many interconnected waterways that run through the town. Visitors will visit sites such as: Fangsheng Bridge, ChengHuang Temple, and Kezhi Garden. Guests will have the opportunity to experience a boat tour around the town (boat expenses are self-paid).

After lunch, the group will return to Shanghai to continue visiting Shanghai Bund - guests can stand from afar to admire the panoramic view of the East District and the East Oriental TV Tower. The vehicle will pass Nanpu Bridge, East District, People's Square to admire the city's beautiful night view. Guests can freely explore and shop in Nanjing commercial street. After dinner, guests will return to the local 4-star hotel for the night.

DAY 6: SHANGHAI – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, lunch ()

After breakfast, guests are free to explore and shop. At the scheduled time, the group will check out of the hotel, and the car will take the group to the airport to check in for the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the tour concludes. The tour leader will say goodbye to the guests.

(*) For flights returning before 11:00 AM, lunch will not be served.

Important notes:
Depending on the time of the tour, the scenery and flowers might be affected by external weather conditions and may not be as vibrant. This is an unavoidable circumstance; we appreciate your understanding and apologies. Thank you.
The order of attractions may change according to the actual situation at the time of departure, but all rights and attractions on the itinerary will be fully guaranteed. Tour prices apply at the time of tour registration.

Pricing for Children

- Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price (without a separate bed).
- Children aged 2-12 on CZ, CA, or MU airlines:
+ 90% of the adult tour price (without a separate bed)
+ 100% of the adult tour price (with a separate bed)
- Children aged 2-12 on VN airlines:
+ 75% of the adult tour price (without a separate bed)
+ 90% of the adult tour price (with a separate bed)
- Children aged 12 and above: 100% of the adult tour price.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

- After payment, if you wish to transfer or cancel your tour, please present the travel voucher or payment receipt to the tour registration office to complete the transfer/cancellation procedure and incur fees as stipulated by Vietravel. Please do not contact via phone for transfer/cancellation requests.
- For tours with a cancellation period but with visa issuance, visa fees will need to be paid.
- After paying the tour deposit and before Vietravel pays visa fees: Non-refundable fee of 2,000,000 VND (for air ticket and fingerprinting deposit with the visa center).
- After Vietravel pays visa fees: Non-refundable fee of 4,000,000 VND.
- If your visa application is denied, non-refundable fee of 4,000,000 VND. - Cancellation/transfer 30 days prior to departure: No fee.
- Cancellation/transfer 25-29 days prior to departure: 50% deposit fee.
- Cancellation/transfer 20-24 days prior to departure: 100% deposit fee.
- Cancellation/transfer immediately after visa issuance: 100% deposit fee.
- Cancellation/transfer 14-19 days prior to departure: 50% tour cost.
- Cancellation/transfer 10-13 days prior to departure: 70% tour cost.
- Cancellation/transfer 2-9 days prior to departure: 90% tour cost.
- Cancellation/transfer 1 day prior to departure: 100% tour cost.
* Calculation of cancellation period excludes weekends and holidays.

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- Cancellation/transfer within 45 days of departure: No fee.
- Cancellation/transfer within 34-44 days of departure: 50% deposit fee.
- Cancellation/transfer within 25-33 days of departure: 100% deposit fee.
- Cancellation/transfer immediately after obtaining visa from embassy/consulate: 100% deposit fee.
- Cancellation/transfer within 20-24 days of departure: 50% tour cost.
- Cancellation/transfer within 11-19 days of departure: 70% tour cost.
- Cancellation/transfer within 2-10 days of departure: 90% tour cost.
- Cancellation/transfer within 1 day of departure: 100% tour cost.
* Calculation of cancellation period excludes weekends and public holidays.