Suggested Itineraries for China
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Suggested Itineraries for China

China online's suggested itineraries for China are independent, lengthier trips which we've created by combining several short travel programmes (modules). We've made combinations based on the best possible fit, logical sequence of travel experiences and geographical location of the destinations.

We ourselves visited and hand picked the accommodation offered in the modules. In choosing accommodation we paid particular attention to atmosphere, maintenance and proximity to centre of town and attractions in the area. For more information accommodation provided, have a look at our accommodation info. Click here to view a map of China.

The suggested itinerary prices below are valid until December 31st 2009 and do not include international air travel. During the Chinese New Year festivities and the first week of May (Chinese summer holidays) prices may vary. We advise against travelling during these busy times of the year in China. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. To book one of our suggested itineraries, just open the online booking form under the left navigational menu. 
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Suggested itinerary for China # 1:
Go China

Duration 20 days, 19 nights
Price From $2749 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights Including 4 domestic flights
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Route: Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Lijiang - Dali - Yangshuo - Ping'an - Shanghai

This itinerary features all of China's must-see attractions in a fun and affordable manner. You'll stay in the vicinity of the attractions in charming Chinese style hotels. The itinerary is compact, yet very complete as well and it will take you from Beijing to the Terracotta Warriors at Xi'an and then to the giant pandas at Chengdu in the beautiful Yunnan province. You'll travel through parts of China by land allowing you to experience life on farmland in the countryside and the hustle and bustle of markets in small towns. You'll continue your journey to the karst mountains, a fairy tail landscape of steep climbing hills, surrounding Yangshuo. You'll walk through the highest altitude rice terraces in the world in a village of 800 inhabitants that has almost been closed off from the rest of the world. Your trip will end with a visit to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai.

In order to give you plenty of time to plan spur of the moment activities and visits, we haven't planned your trip to be too full. You'll have time to stroll through the Forbidden City and over the Great Wall of China, as well as on a square filled with the grandfathers of the village or just relax in a hammock with the karst mountains all around you....experience the unique and unforgettable China feeling during your trip!
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Suggested itinerary for China # 2:
Essential China and Hong Kong

Duration 12 days, 11 nights
Price From $1930 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights

Including one domestic flight
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Route: Hong Kong - Xi'an - Beijing - Shanghai  

In comparison to the Go China itinerary, this itinerary is cut in half and allows you to spend more time exploring the highlights of Hong Kong, Xian, Beijing and Shanghai. After a few days in Hong Kong exploring this bursting city you'll travel north west to Xi'an and visit the famous Terracotta army. After your stay in Xian continue on a overnight train to Beijing the home of the last Olympics. You will get to spend 3nights in Beijing to visit the Forbidden city and a few other famous attraction. Followed by a few days in Shanghai.

During this trip you'll mostly spend 2 nights in each location, allowing you to really get to know each destination. It's also nice to be able to sit down and enjoy the scenery after invigorating activities or excursions in the area. Who wouldn't want to soak up the atmosphere on the streets or stroll through a market you may have just discovered on your own?
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Suggested itinerary for China # 3:
Water wheels and drum towers

Duration 23 days, 22 nights
Price

From $3919 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights Including 5 domestic flights
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Route: Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Zhongdian - Yangshuo - Ping'an - Tongli - Shanghai

Active participation in outdoor activities and independent exploration without the hassle of standard package programmes.... in a nutshell, that's what you can expect when you decide to undertake this suggested itinerary through China!

You'll start your China trip in Beijing where you'll visit the Forbidden City and where you'll embark on a 10km walk over the majestic Great Wall of China. Afterwards you'll travel to see the Terracotta Army near Xi'an as well as the endangered giant panda research centre. You'll be able to see the pandas up close since your visit will take place in the morning. A domestic flight will take you back to the walled city of Lijiang, where old weeping willows frame the small lanes filled with lanterns and tiny wooden houses. You'll continue along your China itinerary through the Himalayan foothills where you'll go on a spectacular trek through the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Afterwards you'll travel on to Zhongdian where you'll enjoy a home cooked meal and a night's sleep at the home of a Tibetan family before moving on and leaving the white mountain peaks behind you. You'll also find yourself on a bamboo boat trip between steep rock cliffs, green pastures and paddy-fields near Yangshuo. The landscape is beautiful and you'll spend your days walking, bike riding and rowing your way through this route. Eventually you'll travel through the zen gardens and water wheels until you reach the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, China's tomorrow... today!
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Suggested itinerary in China # 4:
China with a difference

Duration 12 days, 11 nights
Price

From $1110 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights None
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Route: Beijing - Pingyao - Xian - Chengdu

This is a relatively short trip for such a large country as China, in which we've chosen not to send you off on a strenuous trip from end of the country to the other. Instead you'll have to time to truly experience each of the destinations in this itinerary. Although you may not travel up and down China, your trip will offer a very versatile view of China and it will include several modern, cultural cities, activities in nature as well as peaceful downtime spend on the veranda of your hotel by the river. 

Peace and quiet are key during your visit to Chengdu's countryside. You'll enjoy lunch at the home of a local farmer's family and you can have a look at the family's farmland. This itinerary is not just a trip through China, it's a holiday!
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Suggested itinerary in China # 5:

Crossing through the land of the Great Wall

Duration 14 days, 13 nights
Price

From $2229 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights Including 4 domestic flights
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Route: Beijing - Xi'an - Yangshuo - Ping'an - Guangzhou (Canton) - Hainan

Although you could visit China any time of year, temperatures drop significantly in northern China during the months November to March. While travelling along this itinerary, you'll mostly stay in the warmer southern part of China. This itinerary lends itself perfectly for Christmas trips to China.

Any China trip should included a visit to Beijing and so does this itinerary. You'll visit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China. Then you'll continue on to the walled city of Xi'an to see the famous Terracotta Army and later you'll fly to the countryside of southern China. You'll stay amidst idyllic surroundings such as karst mountains, rivers and the highest rice terraces in the world. At the end of your voyage you'll have time to relax and enjoy the scenery on Hainan Island. This is where you'll find the most beautiful long white sandy beaches with palm trees in China.
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Suggested Comfort itinerary in China # 6:
China in style - comfort trip
Duration 15 days, 14 nights
Price From $3569 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights Including 6 domestic flights
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Route: Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Lijiang - Yangshuo - Hong Kong

As its name implies, this itinerary allows you to travel through China comfortably and in style! You'll spend most nights in four star hotels, you'll travel large distances by air plane instead of on the road and all transfers on arrival and for your departure have been taken care of. This way you'll see much more of China, without the trip being too tiring.

While in Beijing you'll visit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great While of China. Then later on you'll visit the walled city of Xi'an to see the famous Terracotta Army. In the city of the red lanterns, Lijiang, you'll walk over cobble stone paths and bridges and you'll go on a bike ride through the area, between the Himalayan foothills. True relaxation will follow when you embark on a boat ride through the karst mountains and see the sun setting before you. At the end of your comfortable China trip you'll stay in the luxurious Harbour Plaza Hotel in Hong Kong. All rooms have a view of the Hong Kong skyline or you can simply enjoy the view from the Jacuzzi on the top floor as a laser show between Hong Kong's skyscrapers brings with it a spectacular end to your unforgettable journey. 
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Suggested itinerary in China # 7:
People of China

Duration 16 days, 15 nights
Price

From $2450 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights Including 4 domestic flights
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Route: Shanghai - Suzhou - Guilin - Yangshou - Ping'an - Kunming - Lijiang  

This independent itinerary allows you to go into the heart of the peoples of China. The trip starts off in Shanghai exploring this modern city and just outside the city a picturesque town know for romantic waterways and unique gardens. Then off to the magnificent Karst mountains which is home to some of Chinas most amazing countryside, you will be able to explore the vast areas of mountain passes filled with rice-fields & water wheels which are only accessible by foot. After your unique experience in the Karst mountains this itinerary continues onto the dazzling Stone Forest featuring spectacular rock formations that will leave you breathless as the rocks change color magically during sunrise and sunset. After your experience in the stone forest we continue onto Lijiang, a fairy tale city in foothills of the Himalayas where blue sky, fresh air and the Chinese country side is surrounding you. This is a perfect way to end your unforgettable journey through the towns of the people of China.
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Suggested itinerary in China # 8:
China by train

Duration 18 days, 17 nights
Price $ per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights None
This train itinerary through China will bring you to the doorstep of the country's most unforgettable hot-spots. Although you may not see every single top attraction China has to offer, you will see the perfect combination of modern cities and breathtaking nature. Train travel is an excellent way to become acquainted with locals and to learn how to say more than a simple 'Ni Hao' during your trip.

Undoubtedly, Beijing should certainly be on your itinerary when visiting China. During your trip you'll wander through the Forbidden City and also walk across the impressive Great Wall of China which winds through the China countryside. After visiting the age-old remains of the Terracotta Army you'll have the best ever cup of tea at a Chinese tea house. You'll also have a moving encounter with an endearing giant panda. Later, you'll arrive in Yangshuo, an idyllic town nestled between steep karst mountains and rice terraces. At the end of your trip a hike through the emerald green, highest altitude rice terraces in the world will leave a lasting impression.

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More information on our suggested itineraries for China

What's included in your suggested itinerary for China?

- Accommodation as described. Accommodation offered by China online is room only, unless otherwise indicated
- Transport from one city to the next is included, the number of days per stay is indicated for each itinerary
- Excursions mentioned in the outline of the itineraries, at times guides are included, see the itinerary outlines for more info
- Assistance form our local agent who is available 24 hours a day

What's not included in your suggested itinerary for China?

- Return air travel from the Australia to China, click here for more info on flights to China
- Airport tax/ departure tax for the local airport
- Your single visa for China which will cost $40 per person, have a look at www.au.china-embassy.org/ - Most entrance fees for parks and temples are not included, you'll pay $4 - $20 per person per attraction. The Chinese love entrance fees and at times you'll pay three entrance fees at one location, we came home with a bag full of entrance stubs..... so keep in mind to have an 'entrance fee' budget available
- optional excursions
- Travel Insurance. Click here more information on Travel Insurance
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Want to customize one of our suggested itineraries for China?
It's always possible to make small adjustments to our suggested itineraries for China. Perhaps you would prefer another hotel to start out in for instance. You can also easily add on days to your trip at the beginning or end of your trip or you can request a transfer to another location. Let us know what your preferences are when you fill out the booking form and we'll provide you with an adjusted quote. If you would like to create your own personal itinerary using our travel modules, use the quote request form to create your own trip. Many different combinations are possible!


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