OT6: Macau Excursion
Date: 28 November 2008 (Friday)
Time: 09:00 ¡V 18:00
Tour Price: HK$780(US$103)
(Join-in regular tour)

An hour's hydrofoil ferry ride brings you to the previous Portuguese enclave ¡V Macau, which was reverted to Chinese sovereignty in December 1999. Inscribed "The Historic Centre of Macau" on UNESCO's World Heritage List, Macau is rich in culture and heritage. You will enjoy visiting the 16th-century Kun Iam Temple and travelling up Penha Hill and Chapel for a magnificent view of the city. The tour will also lead you to the Ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral, Monte Fort, Senado Square and Avenida da Praia Residences. There are plenty of casinos in Macau offering a wide range of games including baccarat, blackjack, roulette, boule, ¡§big and small¡¨, and of course, the most glittering array of slot machines anywhere (the locals call them ¡§hungry tigers¡¨). The casinos in Macao operate 24 hours every day.
(Price includes round trip economy class ferry ticket between Hong Kong and Macau, transportation, lunch, professional English speaking guide and admission fees. Visa fee is not included. Please bring your passport. Valid visa may be required.)
OT7: Shenzhen City Tour and China Folk Culture Village
Date: 28 November 200 (Friday)
Time: 07:30 ¡V 16:30
Tour Price Per Person: HK$760 (US$99)
(Join-in regular tour)
Itinerary:
  • In the morning, pick up from the designated hotel
  • Catch the first-class train to Shenzhen
  • Take a brief city tour and discover how Shenzhen is developing
  • Visit an exhibition of the famous Terra Cotta Warriors & Horses
  • After lunch, visit China Folk Culture Village to meet the ethnic minorities and their traditional dwellings. Continue to see Splendid China to observe the extraordinary collection of miniature replicas of China best loved attractions. Afterwards, return to Hong Kong by first class train. Tour ends at Tsimshatsui District and guest return to their hotels by themselves.

(Visa fee is not included. Please bring your passport. Valid visa is required.)
CT1: Beijing Tour (4 Days / 3 Nights)
Date: 28 November ¡V 1 December 2008
Price: Twin Sharing ¡V HK$7,560 (US$982) per person
Single ¡V HK$10,080 (US$1,309) per person
Hotel Staying: The Peninsula Palace Beijing or Shangri-La Hotel Beijing or other 5-star hotel
(Minimum of 15 persons to operate)

¡E Cultural Beijing ¡V from the Temple of Heaven to the ancient Hutong district
¡E Exciting trips by pedicab and on foot along the Great Wall
¡E Splendid banquets and fragrant tea ceremonies
¡E Fantastic bargain-hunting and shopping

DAY 1 HONG KONG - BEIJING
Depart Hong Kong for Beijing by morning flight. Upon arrival, you'll visit the beautiful Lama Temple.
(Lunch + Dinner)

DAY 2 BEIJING
A full-day excursion capturing the atmosphere of old Beijing. You'll visit the Great Wall, one of the most massive projects in ancient history and the Ming Tombs, the burial site of 13 Ming Emperors. After lunch, visit the majestic Summer Palace. After a typical Beijing-style dinner, guests will visit the traditional Laoshe Tea House to enjoy the art of brewing and drinking fragrant Chinese tea served with Beijing snacks, along with performances by regional folk artists.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

DAY 3 BEIJING
Today is your chance to see for yourself some traditional local Beijing residences, Hutong, in an old-fashioned pedicab followed by a visit to the Forbidden City, with its treasure-filled Imperial Palace and the well-known Tiananmen Square. Dinner sees guests sampling classic Peking Duck.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

DAY 4 BEIJING - HONG KONG
Visit the famous Temple of Heaven in the morning. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong in the afternoon.
(Breakfast + Lunch)
CT2: Shanghai Tour (4 Days / 3 Nights)
Date: 28 November ¡V 1 December 2008
Price: Twin Sharing ¡V HK$7,140 (US$928) per person
Single ¡V HK$9,240 (US$1,200) per person
Hotel Staying: Shanghai JC Mandarin Hotel or other 5-star hotel
(Minimum of 15 persons to operate)

DAY 1 HONG KONG - SHANGHAI
Fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai in the morning. Enjoy a brief city tour before sampling some Shanghainese cuisine at a local restaurant.
(Lunch + Dinner)

DAY 2 SHANGHAI - WUZHEN - SHANGHAI
Explore the beautiful Bund embankment and meet some locals practising their Tai Chi. Visit Yu Yuan Garden and the quaint Old Town Bazaar. Travel to Pudong District and visit the Oriental Broadcast Tower to have a bird view of the city. Spend some time in the Historical Museum within the Oriental Tower to learn about the history of Shanghai. Enjoy a renowned acrobatics show in the evening
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

DAY 3 SHANGHAI
In the morning, travel by coach to Wuzhen Town - a ravishingly ancient 'Water Village'. Return to Shanghai in the afternoon and indulge in some shopping in local antique shops. Make the most of your free time by exploring the Xintiandi Entertainment Area, with its blend of traditional Chinese and modern restaurants and dazzling shops.
(Breakfast + Lunch)

DAY 4 SHANGHAI - HONG KONG
In the morning, Visit Shanghai City Planning Hall. Transfer to airport for your flight back to Hong Kong in the afternoon.
(Breakfast + Lunch)
CT3: Beijing & Xian Tour (6 Days / 5 Nights)
Date: 28 November ¡V 3 December 2008
Price: Twin Sharing ¡V HK$12,180 (US$1,528) per person
Single ¡V HK$16,900 (US$2,195) per person
Hotel Staying: Beijing - The Peninsula Palace Beijing or Shangri-La Hotel Beijing or other 5-star hotel
Xian ¡V Shangri-La Golden Flower or other 5-star hotel
(Minimum of 15 persons to operate)

DAY 1 HONG KONG - BEIJING
Depart Hong Kong for Beijing by morning flight. Upon arrival, you'll visit the beautiful Lama Temple.
(Lunch + Dinner)

DAY 2 BEIJING
A full-day excursion capturing the atmosphere of old Beijing. You'll visit the Great Wall, one of the most massive projects in ancient history and the Ming Tombs, the burial site of 13 Ming Emperors. After lunch, visit the majestic Summer Palace. After a typical Beijing-style dinner, guests will visit the traditional Laoshe Tea House to enjoy the art of brewing and drinking fragrant Chinese tea served with Beijing snacks, along with performances by regional folk artists.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

DAY 3 BEIJING
Today is your chance to see for yourself some traditional local Beijing residences, Hutong, in an old-fashioned pedicab followed by a visit to the Forbidden City, with its treasure-filled Imperial Palace and the well-known Tiananmen Square. Dinner sees guests sampling classic Peking Duck.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

DAY 4 BEIJING - XIAN
Visit the famous Temple of Heaven in the morning. Transfer to the airport, fly to Xian and check into your hotel.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

DAY 5 XIAN
Today's full-day of sightseeing begins with the imposing Qin's Terracotta Warriors, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all times. Gaze in wondor at an army of 6,000 terracotta soldiers and horsese that guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang and then the beautiful Wild Goose Pagoda. For dinner, a delicious dumpling banquet will be served, followed by a spectacular Tang Dynasty show.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

DAY 6 XIAN - HONG KONG
Visit to the City Wall of the Ming Dynasty followed by a tour of the Great Mosque in the muslim Quarter of Xian. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong in the afternoon.
(Breakfast + Lunch)

Terms and Conditions

  1. All Optional Mainland Tours are operated on a minimum of 15 persons and are subject to change if minimum number cannot be met.
  2. Tour prices include:
    - Round trip special economy class group ticket on Air China or train ticket between Hong Kong and the destination city as specified;
    - Domestic airfare (economy class) as specified on the itinerary. The ticket will be issued on group basis (non-refundable / non-transferable / non-changeable);
    - Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, tours and transfers as specified;
    - Hong Kong Airport and Security Tax, Airline Insurance Additional Charge and Beijing Airport Tax;
    - Professional English speaking tour guide service for the entire tour;
    - All entrance fees, if any;
    - Transfer to / from airport and hotel within the destination city;
    - Baggage allowance of 20 kg per person
    Tour prices do not include:
    - China Visa;
    - Airport Transfer in Hong Kong.
  3. The listed flight schedule is on tentative basis. Should there be any change, delegate will be notified immediately.
  4. Itinerary is subject to change due to weather, traffic or unforeseen circumstances.
  5. All travelers to China (expect Hong Kong) require an entry visa. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from date of traveling. Diplomatic passports holders and official passport holders must obtain China Visa in their country of origin. China visa fee and travel insurance are not included and can be quoted separately. An original passport and passport photo is required. It takes two working days to process. The price is subject to change by the visa office; participants may also apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate of China in their country before departure to Hong Kong. Please apply double-entry visa to Hong Kong if required.
  6. Please reconfirm the tour pick up point and time at the tour desk.
  7. A confirmation of tours will be sent to registered participants upon receipt of full payment.
  8. Participants are advised to arrange personal travel insurance to cover loss incurred in case of cancellation, medical expenses and damage or loss of personal effects. The organizer or travel agency will accept no liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to the participants during the organized tours.
Payment Policy
Full payment is required at time of reservation.
Cancellation charge will be applied as follows if cancellation notice is received:
30 days prior to tour departure - 50%
14 days prior to tour departure - 80%
7 days prior to departure - 100%