✈ 11-Day China Tour with Airfare and River Cruise from Gate 1 Travel. Price per Person Based on Double Occupancy.
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See the Great Wall of China, cruise down the Yangtze River, and explore Shanghai’s Bund district on this 11-day tour; airfare is included
What You Get
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
- Call Gate 1 Travel at (800) 682-3333 for pricing from any airport that isn’t listed on the Groupon Getaways deal page.
- All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $400 fee to travel solo.
- Taxes: Tax included.
- Additional fees: Yangtze River Cruise service charge of RMB 150 (approx. US$25) per adult per cruise. Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.
Know Before You Go
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- Official language: Mandarin
- Currency: Renminbi
- Buy one Groupon per person
11-Day China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise
During this 11-day tour, you’ll explore two of China’s biggest metropolises—Beijing and Shanghai—and cruise through the Yangtze River’s rock gorges. Many of the sightseeing excursions along the way are guided, but you can also customize the itinerary by taking optional tours or checking out other landmarks in your spare time. This tour from Gate 1 Travel includes:
Flights & Transportation:
- Round-trip airfare from
- Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motorcoach
- All intracountry flights: Beijing to Yichang and Chongqing to Shanghai
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- All transfers
- For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Gate 1 Travel at (800) 682-3333.
- Airline & flight times determined at time of booking
Hotels (9 nights + 1 overnight flight)
- 3 nights of accommodations at the 4-star DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing Hotel in Beijing
- 4 nights of accommodations aboard Victoria Cruises on the Yangtze River
- 2 nights of accommodations at the 4-star Mercure Shanghai Royalton in Shanghai
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel & cruise porterage
Attractions & Meals
- 17 meals; 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners
- Entrance fees per itinerary included
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
- Great Wall of China: This iconic structure spans China’s diverse landscape for about 5,500 miles—nearly twice the distance from Los Angeles to New York City.
- Ming Tombs: Thirteen Ming-dynasty emperors are interred in these stately mausoleums near the base of Tianshou Mountain.
- The Bund: The Huangpu River in Shanghai acts as a scenic backdrop for this collection of contemporary skyscrapers and historical Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architecture.
Optional Tours & Upgrades
- Peking duck dinner on day 3 ($35/person)
- Full-day tour with stops at the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Beijing Zoo on day 4 ($50/person)
- Half-day tour of Beijing’s hutongs (narrow streets) via rickshaw on day 5 ($29/person)
- Choose from a variety of shore excursions during your Yangtze River cruise, such as visiting Three Gorges Dam ($80/person).
- See death-defying acrobats perform amazing stunts during a show in Shanghai on day 10 ($29/person).
Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1: Depart for China.
- Day 2: Arrive in Beijing, where you’ll have the rest of the day to explore on your own.
- Day 3: Marvel at the Great Wall of China on a full-day tour.
- Day 4: Use your free time in Beijing to take an optional tour.
- Day 5: Fly to Yichang, where your Yangtze River cruise begins.
- Day 6: Sail through Xiling Gorge, part of the Three Gorges.
- Day 7: Sail through the 25-mile-long Wu Gorge.
- Day 8: See Shibaozhai temple, a 12-story pagoda built into a cliff.
- Day 9: End the cruise in Chongqing and catch a flight to Shanghai.
- Day 10: Stroll through Yu Garden during a tour of Shanghai.
- Day 11: Board your return flight to the United States.
How to Book
1. Choose departure city and dates from drop-down menus or “See Options” button.
2. Complete your order; a confirmation email is sent after your order processes.
3. Book your trip: Go to the My Groupons section of your account and select View Voucher for Gate 1 Travel contact and redemption instructions. Book by 12/13/16.
Each person must buy a Groupon; price is based on two people traveling together and sharing a room. Additional $400 fee to travel solo.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Airfare is only available from Los Angeles (LAX) or New York (JFK).
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? This deal is based on set airfare that cannot be altered.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? All travelers, including children, must have a voucher code in order to travel. Different occupancy arrangements may be requested with Gate 1 Travel at the time of reservation.
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Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Dec 13, 2016. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 12/13/16 or promo value expires
- Limit 2 person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- $300 fee per person to cancel; 91-day cancellation required or fee of 35% Groupon price, 61-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- Must be 18+ to check in, 8+ to travel
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- Not all tours are handicapped accessible, please contact Gate 1 Travel at (800) 682-3333 to confirm
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S
- Check the State Department’s website for entry/exit requirements
- $400 fee to travel solo
- Motor coaches are not accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, or motorized scooters
- Yangtze River Cruise service charge of RMB 150 (approx
- US$25) per adult per cruise.
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