Our five nights at Guilin Ming Garden were great as well! It is certainly our favorite place in China. The apartment is remodeled, extremely clean and has a great view; having internet access is a nice touch and there is plenty of room for our entire family. After a long day of fun, it was relaxing to come home to delicious home cooked meals prepared by our nanny Mrs Huang.She made us feel right at home with her traditional Cantonese home cooked dinners: her normal dinner consist of soup, two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes; very much like the meals our Cantonese parents made for us when we were younger and the meals had brought back fond memories.
-Helen Lee
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Ultimate 2013 Spring Break Tour

$2299.00 per adult & $1839.00 per child
Ultimate 2013 Spring Break Tour

Back by popular demand, Uncle Louie will host and guide an outstanding heritage tour. This tour offers an opportunity to travel during an ideal time of year with a consummate tour guide leading the way for your family. Enjoy the key sites in Beijing, Xian's Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum in addition to visiting your child's orphanage (optional) and seeing the most stunning landscape artistry in all China while cruising down the Li River. This tour arranges a visit to Guangzhou, which holds a special spot in adoptive families hearts before returning to the US. This trip offers everything during one of the best times of the year for travel. You can travel on an unforgettable trip at affordable price and create lifetime memories. Contact Louie Yi at louie@lotustours.net or call 1-800-956-8873 with your questions today and join a wonderful tour!

Aperçu des visites
Tour Code: LY-HA13-0309
Durée: 16 jours / 15 nuits
Click below for: Prix / logement
Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Guilin, Yangshuo, Guangzhou
Dates de départ: Mar-09-13
Jour 1 : Mar-09-13 Saturday US/Beijing
Repas: N/A
Leave your home city for Beijing today.
Jour 2 : Mar-10-13 Sunday Beijing
Repas: N/A
Arrive at the Beijing International Airport at 6:20PM from New York by CA982. Your private English-speaking guide and driver will take you to your hotel. Soak in your child's birth country while you adjust to your new time zone and surroundings.
Jour 3 : Mar-11-13 Monday Beijing
Repas: B/L
Begin your day with a tour at the Forbidden City. Listed as a world heritage site in 1987, the Forbidden City contains the largest group of intact palace structures in the world. The palace is 720,000 square meters in size and contains 9,999 rooms, numerous pavilions, gardens and courtyards. Then visit the Tiananmen Square. Noted as the largest city square in the world, the square was initially designed for political rallies and important gala events. Today the square is flanked by the Forbidden City in the north, the Great Hall of the People in the west, Mao TseTung's Mausoleum in the south and the Museum of Chinese Revolution and the Museum of Chinese History in the east. After a bowl of fresh hot noodles for lunch, you will visit the major 2008 Olympic Venues including the National Stadiums "Bird's Nest" and the National Aquatics Center - "Watercube" in the afternoon.
Jour 4 : Mar-12-13 Tuesday Beijing
Repas: B/L/D
Begin your day with a tour at the Great Wall. Constructed more than 2,000 years ago by China's first emperor, the ancient wall is 6,350 km or about 4,000 miles in length. Visit the Peking Duck Restaurant and see how the professional chef roasts Peking duck - Beijings most famous dish, is traditionally served with Mandarin pancakes, and green onions for brushing on the hoisin sauce.Enjoy your Peking Duck dinner there.
Jour 5 : Mar-13-13 Wednesday Beijing/Xian
Repas: B/L/D
This morning explore the fascinating Hutong neighborhoods. Beijing's oldest Hutongs (alleys) were constructed during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Your tour will take you through some of the best-preserved Hutong neighborhoods that represented the history, culture and lifestyle of old Beijing. After a special homemade lunch at a local family residence in the Hutong Lane area, your family can learn to construct your own kites under professional instruction. In the afternoon, visit China's largest temple and altar-the Temple of Heaven, which is often depicted as the most recognizable symbol of China. Then relax and fly your handmade kites with the others at the Temple of Heaven.
Early this evening, get onboard a luxury express train for your overnight journey to Xian.
Beijing/Xian Soft Sleeper Train Z19(9:24P/8:25A + 1 day)(Your tour guide has tickets)
Jour 6 : Mar-14-13 Thursday Xian
Repas: L
Arrive early this morning in China's ancient capital city of Xian. Known as ChangAn in ancient times, Xian was the capital city of China for 1,062 years (13 dynasties and 73 different emperors). Meet your local English-speaking tour guide and driver at the Xian Train Station Exit for transfer to the hotel.
Travel on top of the 950-year-old city wall on a bike; be sure to enjoy the panoramic view. Built during the early Ming Dynasty with a core of mud and covered by three layers of bricks. Xian's city wall is the only city wall that remains intact in China today. Today you will try Chinese hot pot for your lunch. Enjoy the traditional puppet show in the GaoJia Courtyard in afternoon. Your children can practice puppeteering after the show. Visit the Tangbo Art Museum where you and your children can learn Chinese calligraphy.
Jour 7 : Mar-15-13 Friday Xian/Hu County
Repas: B/L/D
Embark on an amazing historical and cultural adventure today beginning with the exploration of the Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1987. Created 2,000 years ago to guard the tomb of China's first emperor QinShiHuang, time and the elements have gradually worn away the vibrant painted details from the soldiers and horses to reveal their original earthy terracotta color. Learn making terracotta warriors in one local craft factory. Continue your trip to Hu County famous for its peasant farmer artists who create vibrantly colored peasant paintings and intricate paper cutouts. Visit the local elementary school and have a 45-minutes class with the local children (Please remember to bring some gifts to the children for the school visit).Tonight you will have the rare opportunity to stay at a typical farmer's home to learn to make JiaoZi (traditional Chinese dumplings) and enjoy a home-made JiaoZi dinner there. After dinner, tonight you will have a dancing party with local farmers at the village grain-sunning ground.
Jour 8 : Mar-16-13 Saturday Hu County/Xian/Chengdu
Repas: B/D
Enjoy a rare glimpse into China's countryside living through a visit to the workshops and galleries where you can learn about the artist's special techniques, purchase artwork or paper cutouts and even try your hand at creating your own magnificent work of art. Visit the farmer's old village and you will be surprised by the huge difference between the old village and new village where you are staying.
You will be transferred to the Xian Airport for your flight to Chengdu at noon.
Xian/Chengdu 3U8802 (1:30P/2:50P)(Your local guide has tickets)
Please meet your local guide and driver at the Chengdu airport exit for transfer to the hotel.
Jour 9 : Mar-17-13 Sunday Chengdu/Guilin
Repas: B/L
Go on an extraordinary journey to the Panda Breeding Research Base this morning. A professional panda caregiver will give a brief insight into panda research findings and everyone will have the rare opportunity to hold and hug a baby panda - something everyone in the family is sure to enjoy. After lunch, visit the Chengdu old town - and enjoy a stroll down historic JingLi Street where you may visit tea shops, local craft work and feel like you have stepped back in time on this historic street.
Notes: When you tour the Panda Reserve Center, you will receive an introduction to panda research at the reserve followed by the opportunity to meet and hold a baby panda. Please note that the cost of holding the panda and taking a picture with one is an additional fee to the entry fee. The costs are USD185.00/per person for holding a baby panda. Although the Pandas are cute and adorable, they may inflict accidental injuries in their playful nature.
You will be transferred to the Chengdu Airport for your trip to Guilin at late afternoon.
Chengdu/Guilin CZ3242(9:00P/10:20P)(Your tour guide has tickets)
Meet your tour guide at the Guilin Airport exit for transfer to the hotel.
Jour 10 : Mar-18-13 Monday Guilin
Repas: B/L/D
Visit the tea farm this morning. You will have Guilin Rice noodle for your lunch in one of the local famous rice noodle restaurant. More than 700 years ago, the Italian traveler, Marco Polo, introduced spaghetti to Italy, then to all western countries. After your Guilin Rice noodle lunch, you won't be surprised why local people can have noodles every day, every meal. Explore the Reed Flute Caves in afternoon. Enjoy the gorgeous views of beautiful backdrops created by the cool atmosphere and colorful lighting displays inside the caves as you pass by many fanciful shapes (don't forget to look for the Monkey King).
Jour 11 : Mar-19-13 Tuesday Guilin/Yangshuo
Repas: B/L
After breakfast, embark on a Li River scenic cruise and enjoy a delicious lunch onboard. The landscape of Guilin is noted as the most stunning in China. With sparkling clear waters and magnificent green hills, you may even see fishermen fishing with their trained cormorant birds occasionally. Your children will be excited to watch water buffalos either grazing along the riverbanks or taking lazy afternoon swims. Tonight you will stay in Yangshuo.
Jour 12 : Mar-20-13 Wednesday Yangshuo/Guilin/Province
Repas: B/L
This morning, your family gets a "hands on" opportunity with a cooking class in one of the local restaurants. Then relax and enjoy your own cooked Chinese lunch. After the lunch, you will be transferred back to Guilin.Depart Guilin and travel to the capital city of the designated province for an orphanage visit. Lotus guides will sensitively and carefully assist your family as you embark on this most meaningful portion of your return trip. On this initial day of the city visit, one can spend time strolling the area and absorbing a sense of the city and locale.
Jour 13 : Mar-21-13 Thursday Province
Repas: N/A
Your orphanage visitation typically includes a lunch meeting with the orphanage director and staff. If your family wishes to be in touch with the foster family, Lotus can also arrange a time for you to reunite if contact information is available. After lunch, you may explore your child's finding site. Record the day's events in your journal or just relax with your family this evening.
Jour 14 : Mar-22-13 Friday Province/Guangzhou
Repas: N/A
This morning take some final glimpses around your child's province to capture your special memories. After breakfast, depart for Guangzhou. Meet your local English-speaking tour guide and driver at the Guangzhou New BaiYun International Airport for transfer to the hotel.
Jour 15 : Mar-23-13 Saturday Guangzhou
Repas: B/L
Tour around Shamian Island and enjoy spending time with your child walking through the area: visiting the photo shop where your child's visa photo was taken. In the afternoon, spend some time strolling around the YueXiu Park to relax as you recall your family adoption trip. Have a leisurely lunch while you reminisce at key sports in the area. Enjoy an optional dinner river cruise on the Pearl River to say final goodbyes to China and your group of traveling companions to mark this special journey.
Jour 16 : Mar-24-13 Sunday Guangzhou/U.S.
Repas: B
Please meet your private English-speaking tour guide and driver at the hotel lobby and travel to the Guangzhou New Bai Yun Airport for your international flight back to the United States. Cross the International Dateline and arrive home on the same day.


Prix:
$2299.00 per adult & $1839.00 per child 　 Booking Tour

logement:
Ville Hôtel Classe Deluxe Classe Superieure
Beijing　. Novotel Peace Hotel N/A N/A
Xian　. Days Hotel & Suites Xinxing, Xi'an N/A N/A
Chengdu　. Tianfu Sunshine Hotel N/A N/A
Guilin　. Guilin Grand Link Hotel N/A N/A
Yangshuo　. Yangshuo New West Street Hotel N/A N/A
Guangzhou　. Guangzhou China Hotel N/A N/A

Information sur les hôtels:
Hôtel Piscine intérieure Piscine extérieure Gym Coffre Frigo Sèche-cheveux Cuisine
Novotel Peace Hotel   √     √   √   √   √
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Days Hotel & Suites Xinxing, Xi'an     √   √   √   √   √
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N/A            
Tianfu Sunshine Hotel     √   √   √   √   √
N/A            
N/A            
Guilin Grand Link Hotel     √   √   √   √   √
N/A            
N/A            
Yangshuo New West Street Hotel     √   √   √   √   √
N/A            
N/A            
Guangzhou China Hotel     √   √   √   √   √
N/A            
N/A            

Inclus

  • Beijing/Xian soft sleeper train tickets.
  • Airfare of Xian/Chengdu/Guilin.
  • Airport/hotel/airport (or train station) transfer as listed on itinerary.
  • All listed sightseeing and tour programs with private English-speaking tour guide and private van or bus with driver.
  • Hotels and meals as stipulated on itinerary.
  • All prices are quoted in US Dollars and are subject to change without notice. Please check at time of booking.
  • All prices are quoted per person based on two people sharing a room (double occupancy). Single supplement applies for single travelers.

Exclus

  • US/Beijing, Guangzhou/US international airfare. Please contact us for discount international airfare starting from your city.
  • Passport and/or China Visa Fees
  • Some meals
  • Tips to guides and drivers
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Orphanage visit filing fee
  • Side trips to the designated provinces on March 20 - 22, and the airfare of Guilin - Province - Guangzhou which can be arranged with extra cost by Lotus.
  • The cost of holding the panda and taking a picture is additional to the entry fee. The costs are USD208.00/per person for holding a baby panda. Although the Pandas are cute and adorable, they may inflict accidental injuries in their playful nature.

Remarques importantes

  • For different scheduled tour, please contact us for a price quote
  • A child has to be less than 12 years old to receive a discount.
  • Twin beds in China hotels, about 50 inches wide, are closer in width to the 54" double size beds in the U.S., and much wider than the 39 inches wide twin beds found in U.S. homes.
  • A soft sleeper train compartment is equipped with two bunk beds and sleeps four. If there are less than four people in your party, Lotus Travel highly recommends purchasing the extra seats in the compartment to ensure privacy.
  • If your itinerary states "free time" or "free day", no activities would be planned for you and your English-speaking tour guide and driver would not be present.
  • Lotus Travel highly recommends clients to purchase travel insurance. The Travel Plus Plan offered by the Travelex Insurance Company has excellent travel benefits and children 15 and under are free of charge when traveling with an adult.
  • We recommend applying for travel visas 2-3 months before your departure. For detailed information, please visit the Web page at http://www.lotustours.net/french/visas/china.shtml
  • Lotus Travel offers a very affordable cell phone rental package to help you stay in touch with families while in China. Please contact us at info@lotustours.net for more details
  • A $500.00 per person non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.
  • Balance is due 60 days before departure.
  • Lotus Travel Terms and Conditions

Notes:

  • To qualify for a child discount, a child has to be under 12 year old on last day of tour.
  • Twin beds in China hotels, about 50 inches wide, are closer in width to the 54" double size beds in the U.S., and much wider than the 39 inches wide twin beds found in U.S. homes.
  • A soft sleeper train compartment is equipped with two bunk beds and sleeps four. If there are less than four people in your party, Lotus Travel highly recommends purchasing the extra seats in the compartment to ensure privacy.
  • If your itinerary state "free time" or "free day", no activities will be planned for you, neither will you have a tour guide or driver.
  • Lotus Travel highly recommends purchase of travel insurance. Several of the Travelex plans we make available from our site cover children under 16 for free with an adult coverage. Please click http://lotustours.net/insurance/travelex/index.shtml to review details.
  • It is highly recommended to have at least $200 Yuan/RMB before your departure in case you need to make purchases at the China airport.
  • Tipping is a matter of personal preference and should be given as a reward for good service. Lotus Travel recommends $3USD per person per day to local tour guide, $2 USD per person per day to driver and $1 USD for hotel bellboy per piece of luggage while traveling in China.
  • Lotus Travel offers a very affordable cell phone rental package to help you stay in touch with families while in China. Please contact us for detail.
To review full listing of terms and conditions, refer to: http://www.lotustours.net/french/info/terms.shtml