China

Datong/Wutaishan/Taiyuan/Pingyao 2012

Tour Code: AFDWTP
Prices start from: $1,220

5 Days 

Day

1

Transfer to the Datong Hotel for one night.

2

Today visit Yungang Buddhist Caves which house some of the earliest examples of stone carvings and ranked Datong as a major cultural centre. Visit the 1400 year old Hanging Monastery with halls and pavilions built along the contours of the cliff. Stay one night at the Hua Hui Hotel in Wutaishan.

[B, L, D]

3

Explore the charming monastic village centred on Wutaishan which is known for its treasure trove of temples, colourful buildings, fine sculptures and frescoes. Late afternoon travel onto Taiyuan and stay two nights at the Yuyuan Hotel.

[B, L, D]

4

Morning visit to Twin Pagoda Temple. Travel by coach to Pingyao, a traditional Han Chinese city and a World Heritage site. Surrounded by one of the few intact Ming city walls, Pingyao is exceptionally well-preserved with town planning reminiscent of Imperial China. A stop will be made at the Qiao Jia Dayuan, an exquisite courtyard house where the award winning movie ‘Raise the Red Lantern’ was filmed.

[B, L, D]

5

Transfer to the airport.

[B]

  • Single or twin-share room with private facilities at selected hotel including service charges
  • Meals and internal air travel (economy class) as specified in the itinerary including China domestic airport taxes
  • Daily sightseeing, including entrance fees as specified
  • All transfers between airports/hotels and vice versa
  • Tours and transfers by private car with an English-speaking guide

2012

 

First Class

Superior

 
Twin Single# Twin Single# Availability
Apr - Nov $1,270 $1,930 - - Request
Dec $1,220 $1,860 - - Request
 

2013

 

First Class

Superior

 
Twin Single# Twin Single# Availability
Jan - Mar $1,220 $1,860 - - Request
Apr - Jun $1,270 $1,930 - - Request
 

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Fact File:

  • Single # - One person travel alone
  • Triple share accommodation consists of two single beds plus a rollaway/fold-up bed
  • Child cost (2-11 years) at 75% of adult twin share cost, subject to one child sharing with two adults and using existing bedding (additional costs apply for an extra bed)
  • B – Breakfast L – Lunch D – Dinner
  • China visa fee not included
  • No refund for unused portions of the tour package
  • Please refer to our brochure for the hotel star ratings and descriptions
  • DEPOSIT PER PERSON: $440.00