City Stopovers

Alongside our range of group tours, we offer our clients ultimate flexibility to design your own tours, whichever way you want, giving you more tour choices in each popular destion. You can choose one city or any combination.

Beijing

Beijing, a metropolis in northern China, is the capital of the People’s Republic of China . Beijing is China’s second largest city in term of population, after Shanghai. Beijing is one of the Four Greater Ancient Capitals of China. Its also one of the world’s most famous ancient historical and culture cities. From 221 B.C. to 937 A.D., Beijing remained as an important town in northern China as well as the capital city of the ducal state. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and culture of the People’s Republic of China, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields.

Transfer

Private one way transfer with English Speaking guide
Item (Cost per person each way) 1 Person 2 Person
Beijing Airport/Hotel NZ$94 NZ$47
Beijing train station/Hotel NZ$81 NZ$41

One way train ticket

overnight direct train with share-four soft sleeper berth per compartment in either direction
From - To Distance Travel Hours Price
Beijing - Xi’an v.v approx 1120km 11 hours NZ$155
Beijing - Shanghai v.v approx 1463km 11 hours 30 mins NZ$185
Beijing - Hong Kong v.v approx 2500km 25 hours NZ$340

Delivery Fee: $35 per courier to central area in departure city

Package

Beijing 3days/2nights cost per person on twin share basis(Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 passenger)
.Day 1. Beijing airport private transfer to Hotel.Day 2. Free at leisure with optional tours available (Breakfast).Day 3. Hotel private transfer to Beijing airport (Breakfast)
Hotel / Period Twin share Extra night
Harmony Hotel (Superior Hotel) Apr— 15 Nov NZ$236 NZ$72
Harmony Hotel (Superior Hotel)16 Nov-Feb 2010 NZ$210 NZ$59
Qianmen Jianguo Hotel(First Class Hotel)Apr— Feb 2010 NZ$249 NZ$78

Optional Tours

Optional Tours: Day Tours with lunch & Hotel transfers(cost per person)
Tour name Tour duration 1 Person 2 Person
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven 8 hours NZ$190 NZ$119
Great Wall, Ming Tombs 8 hours NZ$217 NZ$128
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Great Wall 8-9 hours NZ$275 NZ$155
Summer Palace, Beijing Zoo and Temple of Heaven 8-9 hours NZ$189 NZ$117
Half Day Hutong Tour(Rickshaw ride and family visit) 4 hours NZ$119 NZ$81

Night Shows (cost per person)

Night Shows (cost per person)
Item 1 person 2 person
Beijing Acrobatic Show NZ$94 NZ$55
Beijing Kung Fu Show NZ$94 NZ$55
Beijing Opera Show NZ$97 NZ$58
Beijing Duck Dinner Banquet NZ$140 NZ$90

Accommodation(Run of House Room Cost per person per night twin share)

Harmony Hotel-Superior Hotel / Bonus: Includes daily breakfast
01 Apr-15 Nov 2009 NZ$72
16 Nov 2009-Feb 2010 NZ$59
Qianmen Jianguo Hotel-First Class Hotel/Bonus: Includes daily breakfast
Apr 2009 - Feb 2010 NZ$78
Gloria Plaza Hotel-First Class Hotel/Bonus: Includes daily breakfast
Apr - Aug 2009 NZ$83
Sep 2009 - Feb2010 on request
Jianguo Garden Hotel-Deluxe Hotel/Bonus: Includes breakfast daily
Apr,Jun-Aug 2009 NZ$113
May,Sep-15Nov 2009 NZ$130
16Nov 2009 -Feb2010 NZ$98
Grand Metropark Yuantong-Deluxe Hotel/Bonus: Includes breakfast daily
Sep-15 Nov 2009 NZ$133
Apr-Aug,16-30 Nov 2009 NZ$117
Dec 2009-Feb 2010 NZ$102

Shanghai

Shanghai,situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta in East China is the largest city of China and eighth largest in the world. Widely regarded as the citadel of most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centres of China. Originally a sleepy fishing town, Shanghai became China’s most important city by 20th century. Shanghai’s skyscrapers and modern lifestyle mark the pinnacle of China’s recent economic development. It attracts travellers from both home and abroad through its frenetic commercial activity rather than scenic beauty.

Transfer

Private one way transfer with English Speaking guide
Item (Cost per person each way) 1 Person 2 Person
Hongqiao Airport/Hotel ND$87 NZ$47
Pudong Airport/Hotel NZ$144 NZ$72
Shanghai train station/Hotel NZ$87 NZ$47|

One way train ticket

overnight direct train with share-four soft sleeper berth per compartment in either direction
From - To Distance Travel Hours Price
Shanghai - Xi’an v.v approx 1500 km 16 hours NZ$155
Shanghai - Beijing approx 1463 km 11 hours 30 mins NZ$185
Shanghai - Hong Kong v.v approx 1991 km 20 hours NZ$230

Delivery Fee: $35 per courier to central area in departure city

Package

Shanghai 3days/2nights cost per person on twin share basis(Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 passenger)
Day 1. Shanghai airport private transfer to HotelDay 2. Free at leisure with optional tours available ( Breakfast )Day 3. Hotel private transfer to Shanghai airport ( Breakfast)
Hotel / Period Twin share Extra night
Pacific Luck Hotel (Superior Hotel) Apr-May, Sep-Oct NZ$289 NZ$73
Pacific Luck Hotel (Superior Hotel) Jun-Aug, Nov NZ$258 NZ$61
Pacific Luck Hotel (Superior Hotel) Dec-Feb 2010 NZ$249 NZ$53
Central Hotel (First Class Hotel) May, Sep–Oct NZ$402 NZ$130

Optional Tours

Optional Tours: Day Tours with lunch & Hotel transfers(cost per person)
Tour name Tour duration 1 Person 2 Person
The Bund, Nanjing Rd, Yu Garden Old Town and Huangpu River Cruise 8 hours NZ$187 NZ$119
The Bund, Nanjing Rd, Yu Garden Old Town and Grand Hyatt Tower 8 hours NZ$187 NZ$119
Zhouzhuang Tour: Double Bridge, Shen House and Garden, Tea House. You have chance to walk along the canal. 10 hours NZ$300 NZ$168
Tong Li Tour ex Shanghai ( or Xitang ,Zhujiajiao ex Shanghai) 10 hours NZ$300 NZ$168

Night Shows (cost per person)

Night Shows (cost per person)
Item 1 person 2 person

Accommodation(Run of House Room Cost per person per night twin share)

Pacific Luck Hotel - Superior Hotel / Bonus: Includes daily breakfast
Apr-May 2009, Sep-Oct 2009 NZ$73
Jun-Aug, Nov 2009 NZ$61
Dec 2009-Feb 2010 NZ$53
Central Hotel Shanghai-First Class Hotel/ Bonus: Includes daily breakfast
May, Sep-Oct 2009 NZ$130
Apr, Jun-Aug, Nov 2009 NZ$117
Dec 2009- Feb 2010 NZ$90
Gloria Plaza Hotel-First Class Hotel/Bonus: Includes daily breakfast
Apr - Aug 2009 NZ$83
Sep 2009 - Feb2010 on request
The Bund Riverside Hotel - First Class Hotel/ Bonus: Includes daily breakfast
Apr-May, Sep-Oct 2009 NZ$102
Jun, Nov 2009 NZ$91
Jul-Aug 2009 NZ$83
Dec 2009-Feb 2010 NZ$75
Regal International East Asia Hotel-Deluxe Hotel /Bonus: Includes daily breakfast
Apr-May, Sep-Nov 2009, Mar 2010 NZ$171
Jun-Aug, Dec 2009 -Feb 2010 NZ$117

Xian

Xian is the capital of Shaanxi Province in China. considered one of the most important cities in Chinese history. Xian is listed as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because it has been the Capital of 13 dynasties, including the Zhou, Qin and Tang. It is also the eastern end of the Silk Road. The city has more than 3,100 years of history. Xian is the largest and most developed city in the central to northwest part of China and is ranked among the 10 largest cities in China. It is also a famous tourist city, due largely to the breathtaking Terra-cotta Warriors.

Transfer

Private one way transfer with English Speaking guide
Item (Cost per person each way) 1 Person 2 Person
Xian airport / Hotel NZ$119 NZ $59

Package

Xian 3Day/2Night cost per person on twin share basis(Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 passenger)
Day 1. Xian airport private transfer to HotelDay 2. Free at leisure with optional tour available. (Breakfast)Day 3. Hotel private transfer to Xian airport (Breakfast)
Hotel / Period Twin share Extra night
Sino Hotel (Superior Hotel) Apr 2009 - Feb 2010 NZ$240 NZ$61
Tianyu Gloria Plaza (First Class Hotel) Apr-May, Sep-15 Nov 2009 NZ$280 NZ$81
Tianyu Gloria Plaza (First Class Hotel) Jun-Aug 2009 NZ$258 NZ$70
Tianyu Gloria Plaza (First Class Hotel) 16 Nov 2009-Feb 2010 NZ$243 NZ$63

Optional Tours

Day Tours (Private tour with English speaking guide, cost per person including sightseeing, lunch and hotel return transfer)
Tour name Tour duration 1 Person 2 Person
Terra-cotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and City Wall 8 hours NZ$$212 NZ$134

Night Shows (cost per person)

Night Shows (cost per person)
Item 1 person 2 person
Tang Dynasty Dancing Show with Dumpling dinner NZ$109 NZ$91

Accommodation(Run of House Room Cost per person per night twin share)

Sino Hotel-Superior Hotel /Bonus: Includes breakfast daily
Apr 2009– Feb 2010 NZ$61
Tianyu Gloria Plaza-First Class Hotel /Bonus: Includes breakfast daily
Apr-May, Sep-15 Nov 2009 NZ$81
Jun-Aug 2009 NZ$70
Grand Mercure on Renmin Square-Deluxe Hotel / Bonus: Includes breakfast daily
Apr, May, Sep– 15 Nov 2009 NZ$127
Jun-Aug 2009 NZ$102
16 Nov 09 -Feb 2010 NZ$72

Suzhou

Suzhou is a garden city with a long history in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Lake Taihu in the province of Jiangsu, China. The city is renowned for its beautiful stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens, which have become a popular tourist attraction. Suzhou has also been an important center for China’s silk industry since the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and continues to hold that prominent position today.

Optional Tours

Day Tour (Private tour with English speaking guide, cost per person including sightseeing, lunch and hotel return transfer)
Tour name Tour duration 1 Person 2 Person
Full day Suzhou sightseeing 8 hours NZ$194 NZ$125

Accommodation(Run of House Room Cost per person per night twin share)

Garden View Hotel, Suzhou - First Class Hotel / Bonus: Includes breakfast daily
Apr, Jun –Aug, Nov 2009 NZ$81
May, Sep –Oct 2009 NZ$89
Dec 2009–Feb 2010 NZ$73

The Yangtze River

The Yangtze River- the biggest river in China, the third longest in the world, The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River has been a dream for generations and will be one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken by mankind.

Deluxe Yangtze River Cruise

Deluxe Yangtze River Cruise– ‘Century Star’ -5 Star
Downstream from Chongqing to Yichang: Board Every Friday
Seasonality Price- per person on twin share cabin Single supplement
High Season NZ$795 NZ$595
Shoulder Season NZ$725 NZ$545
Upstream from Yichang to Chongqing: Board Every Monday
Seasonality Price- per person on twin share cabin Single supplement
High Season NZ$795 NZ$595
Shoulder Season NZ$725 NZ$545

Remarks

  • High Season: September and October, Shoulder Season: Rest of the year 2009
  • The above tour cost is per person based on twin share standard cabin for Century Star cruise operated by New Century Cruise Ltd.
  • The above cost has Chongqing and Yichang Arrival/Departure transfers included.
  • The meals and excursion tours on the Yangtze Cruise are included.
  • The cruise availability is subject to booking and confirmation
  • The cruise schedule /Shore Excursions are subject to change due to the weather, water level or temporary navigation control

Other Yangtze River Cruises for 2009 are available on request.

Note

1.All prices are per person in New Zealand Dollars
2.The rates for Package & tours are all operated on private tour with English-speaking guide and hotel return transfer
3.Additional hotel rate is available on request
4.Other China train ticket is available on request
5.China domestic airfare is available on request

Shanghai StopoverShanghai StopoverPDF, 296Kb
Optional toursOptional toursPDF, 158Kb
Beijing StopoverBeijing StopoverPDF, 201Kb