| # | Depart on | Type | Price | Traveler | Remark | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daily Sep 13 - Dec 31 | Double room | $ 760 | ||
| 2 | Daily Sep 13 - Dec 31 | Single room | $ 1030 | 
Departure Date:Daily Departure
Price:$760/person (twin room) , $1,030/person(single room);
Room Allocation Standard:
Twin occupancy rooms accommodate 2 persons/room, while single occupancy rooms are allocated for 1 person/room.
Price Explanation:
1.Double room: 1 room for 2 people; Single room: 1 room for 1 person.
2. This tour requires a minimum of 10 participants. If fewer than 10 people join, a price supplement (calculated based on 10 participants) will apply.
3. The supplement primarily covers basic operational costs such as vehicle rental and guide services. we appreciate your understanding.
4. Note: This itinerary is available for private group tours/customized tours (no minimum/maximum group size restrictions). For pricing and itinerary details, please contact our customer service.
Important Notice:
This itinerary is provided for reference purposes only. Our company reserves the right to implement minor itinerary optimizations while maintaining the overall tour structure, and may adjust attraction sequence or modify specific sites according to seasonal variations and operational timelines. Final itinerary will be confirmed prior to tour departure. Last updated: Sep 10, 2025

⚜️One Magnificent Waterfall
✅Hukou Waterfall-Yellow River's largest waterfall, China's second largest waterfall
⚜️Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites
✅Pingyao Ancient City (inscribed 1997): China's best-preserved Ming-Qing county capital. Witness the "Wall Street of the East" in China's financial development.
✅Yungang Grottoes (inscribed 2001): Cave after cave, niche after niche – "The Crown of Chinese Stone Carving Art in the 5th Century AD".
⚜️Three World Wonders
✅Yingxian Wooden Pagoda - One of the world's three miraculous pagodas, filming location for Black Myth: Wukong.
✅Xuankong Temple - "World's Most Astonishing Hanging Temple".
✅Yunqiu Mountain Ice Cave - One of the world's three great ice cave wonders
⚜️Four Cultural Experiences
✅Hanfu Walking in Ancient Town: Become part of a living painting in Pingyao's timeless streets
✅Talpo Ancient Village: Step into rustic history, encounter vibrant folk traditions
✅Underground Tunnel Exploration at Zhangbi Ancient Castle: Decode the secrets of this millennium-old military fortress
✅Bell & Drum Towers Experience: Republican-era charm, time-honored brands, authentic local life
⚜️Five Chinese Top Rankings
✅Wang Family Compound - "First Residential Complex of Huaxia"
✅Jinci Museum - China's Ancient Architecture Museum
✅Mianshan Grand Luohall - "World's Premier Taoist Temple", China's Largest Taoist Architectural Complex
✅Datong Nine-Dragon Screen - China's Foremost Nine-Dragon Screen
✅Huayan Temple - China's largest and best-preserved Liao-Jin Imperial Monastery
⚜️Special Arrangements:
✅Stay within Pingyao Ancient City at traditional guildhalls – Qing Dynasty residences for out-of-town merchants
✅Experience authentic Jin-Style cave dwellings at Yunqiu Mountain's ancient village courtyard
✅Overnight at Lingshi's ancient castle hot spring hotel - Qing Dynasty architectural masterpiece embodying Shanxi merchant culture
Today you will go to the airport to check in for your flight to Datong, China. Due to the time difference, it is recommended to confirm the local time and depart 1 day in advance, the exact time is subject to the arrival time. You will be spending the night on the plane, which may be cold, so it is recommended that you bring warm clothing. We wish you a good night's rest.
Arrive in Datong. Your guide will await your arrival at the airport, after which you will check into the hotel for rest.
If time permits, we recommend free exploration: Visit Dongnanyi Historical and Cultural Block, or stroll along East Gulou Street. Ancient buildings lining the street showcase diverse architectural styles – from vermilion walls and dark-tiled roofs, to traditional square residential courtyards, and European-style structures, reflecting histories of different eras.
Dongnanyi Historical and Cultural Block: Located in the southeast of Datong Ancient City, this historical and cultural district preserves 18 heritage courtyards, 16 historical buildings, and 51 traditional compounds. Dongnanyi largely overlaps with the Li-Fang grid layout from the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534 AD), recognized by the Ministry of Housing as a "living fossil of the Li-Fang system." Wandering here opens a portal to the Ming-Qing dynasties – once a bustling merchant hub and poetic dwelling for literati, it embodies Datong’s historical memory.
East Gulou Street: Datong Drum Tower stands at the center of Yongtai Street in Pingcheng District. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty and restored in the Qing Dynasty under Shunzhi, Qianlong, and Xianfeng reigns, it exemplifies classic Ming tower architecture and ranks among China’s oldest surviving wooden drum towers. Adjacent East Gulou Street, historically significant, emanates unique historical charm today.
Itinerary: Yungang Grottoes → Nine-Dragon Screen → Huayan Temple → Datong Ancient City
After hotel breakfast, we’ll enter the Yungang Grottoes – a millennium-spanning Buddhist treasure. This monumental cave complex, built during the Northern Wei Dynasty over 1,500 years ago, awaits exploration. The Nine-Dragon Screen, acclaimed as "China’s Foremost Spirit Wall," joins Beijing’s Forbidden City and Beihai Park screens as the "Three Great Ming-Qing Dragon Screens." Step into Huayan Temple, a sacred thousand-year sanctuary embodying Liao-Jin dynastic legacy and Buddhist philosophy. Finally, discover Datong Ancient City – this frontier city embraced by the Yan and Heng Mountains, once the Northern Wei capital and Liao-Jin secondary capital.
Yungang Grottoes: Unlike the Mogao or Longmen Grottoes which took centuries to complete, the Yungang Grottoes were a royal project executed through a nationwide effort in just 60 years during the Northern Wei Dynasty. As core testimony to Datong’s ancient capital status, its 45 existing caves and 51,000+ statues were fully unveiled in the 1500s Northern Wei period, representing the pinnacle of early Chinese grotto art.
Nine-Dragon Screen : Datong, renowned as the "City of Dragon Screens," preserves nine dragon screens today. The most iconic is this 600-year-old Nine-Dragon Screen. Facing south, the screen measures 45.5m long × 8m high × 2.02m thick. Its massive body comprises 426 specially crafted seven-colored glazed hollow bricks – China’s largest and earliest dragon screen. Nine vividly colored dragons showcase imperial architectural mastery.
Huayan Temple : Located inside Qingyuan Gate of Datong Ancient City, this is China’s largest and best-preserved Liao-Jin imperial monastery. Among the nation’s oldest timber-framed Buddhist shrines, it spans 66,000m². With unique architecture, exquisite Buddhist statues, and precious relics, it stands as an eternal masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist culture. The temple’s statues and murals are magnificent, particularly the Smiling Maitreya with Clasped Hands and Water-Moon Guanyin murals – priceless artistic treasures.
Datong Ancient City: With over 2,000 years of history, Datong ranks among China’s Nine Great Ancient Capitals – serving as Northern Wei’s capital, Liao-Jin’s secondary capital, and Ming-Qing’s frontier stronghold. Three exceptionally preserved sites deserve visits: Huayan Temple (Liao-Jin Buddhist architecture), Shanhua Temple (Tang-style reconstruction), and the Nine-Dragon Screen (Ming glaze art pinnacle).
Itinerary: Datong → Hunyuan → Xuankong Temple (excl. ascending visit) → Yingxian Wooden Pagoda → Taiyuan
After hotel breakfast, transfer to Hunyuan. Visit the Xuankong Temple, China's only architecture integrating Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. After touring, proceed to Yingxian. Upon arrival, behold the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda – soaring 67.31 meters (equivalent to 20 stories) yet relying solely on interlocking wooden joints. It stands as China's tallest and oldest pure-timber pavilion-style pagoda. Conclude the tour and transfer to Taiyuan . Check into the hotel upon arrival.
Xuankong Temple : Nestled on cliffs of Hengshan's Jinlong Gorge in Hunyuan County, Shanxi, this 1,400-year-old Northern Wei marvel perches 50 meters above ground. Its wooden framework clings to precipices above deep ravines. Half-embedded beams anchor into rock, with integrated pillars and interlinked corridors defying gravity. Surviving millennia of storms, its architectural ingenuity and mechanical principles showcase ancient artisans' brilliance. Recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the "World's Top 10 Most Dangerous Buildings," it reigns as Hengshan's premier wonder – a globally unparalleled spectacle!
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda : Also called Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple, this structure in Yingxian County's Fogong Temple dates to Liao Dynasty's Qingning era (1056 AD). As the world's tallest and oldest pure-timber pavilion-style architecture, it shares "World's Three Miraculous Towers" status with Italy's Leaning Tower of Pisa and France's Eiffel Tower. It served as a location for ”Black Myth: Wukong”.
Itinerary: Taiyuan → Jinci Museum → Pingyao Ancient City: Ancient City Wall, Rishengchang Draft Bank, Ancient County Government, Ming-Qing Street
After breakfast, visit Jinci Museum - a must-see site where "missing Jinci means missing Taiyuan". Transfer to Pingyao (approx. 110KM, 1.5-hour drive). Enter Pingyao Ancient City - "one ancient city, half of China's financial history". Explore:Pingyao Ancient City Wall: China's best-preserved Ming-Qing county wall and core UNESCO landmark. The city's backbone witnessing Shanxi merchant spirit. Rishengchang Draft Bank: Discover original drafts and secret codes, understanding the wisdom of "conducting nationwide business with paper notes". Ancient County Government: Where over 200 magistrates held court and governed during 600 years. Ming-Qing Street: The central axis and "Wall Street" of Shanxi merchants' golden age. 600m flagstone path connects draft banks, escort agencies, pawnshops and trading firms. The experience of visiting an ancient town in Hanfu: Conclude the tour and check into Pingyao.
Jinci Museum : A cultural heritage integrating ancient Chinese sacrificial architecture, gardens, sculptures, murals and stele art. It showcases comprehensive architectural forms - halls, towers, pavilions, bridges and terraces. With intact structures from Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, Republican to modern periods, it stands as China's sole complete architectural chronology and Museum of Ancient Chinese Architecture.
Pingyao Ancient City: Founded during Western Zhou's King Xuan reign (827-782 BC), this 2.25 sq km living museum transports visitors to Ming-Qing streetscapes. City walls, shops, temples and residences form a symmetrical layout with 3,980+ historic sites and nearly 400 preserved Ming-Qing dwellings - deemed living specimens for studying ancient Chinese cities. These ancient residences embody the city's soul.
Pingyao Ancient City Wall : Originating in Western Zhou period, this 2,800-year-old wall maintains intact Ming-Qing form. The current structure (built 1370 AD) stands 12m high like a slumbering bronze dragon. Its 3,000 battlements and 72 watchtowers symbolically correspond to Confucius' "3,000 disciples and 72 sages", blending military defense with Confucian culture. This wall is a 3D architectural textbook decoding Chinese civilization.
Rishengchang Draft Bank Museum: Occupying 3,820.6+ square meters and founded in the 3rd Year of Qing Daoguang Reign (1823 AD), this complex integrates the original sites of China's first draft bank (Rishengchang), second (Weitaihou), and seventh (Rixinzhong). Founded in 1823 during Qing Daoguang reign, it pioneered nationwide silver transfer and deposit services until 1948. For 125 years, this "remittance leader" revolutionized China's financial industry with its "universal remittance" network.
Ancient County Government: Centered in Pingyao with origins in Northern Wei and finalized during Yuan-Ming-Qing periods. Among China's four best-preserved ancient yamens and the largest surviving county government complex. Its orderly layout reflects unique historical legacy across dynasties, acclaimed as "the finest ancient yamen".
Ming-Qing Street: Pingyao's most iconic thoroughfare lined with authentic Ming-Qing shops and residences. Strolling its flagstones immerses visitors in historical ambiance. Discover local snacks and handicraft souvenirs while savoring culinary delights.
Optional self-paid Special items($20/person): Hanfu Walking Experience: visiting the ancient town in Hanfu: Tread Pingyao's stone-paved lanes through century-old trading houses. With sleeves fluttering in breeze, you'll feel transported to brush shoulders with Ming-Qing merchants.
Evening Special Accommodation: Pingyao Hotel: Built during Qing Dynasty as merchant lodgings for out-of-town traders. Featuring Shanxi merchant architectural traditions with carved beams, painted rafters, and lantern decorations - quintessential northern Chinese residential style.
Itinerary: Pingyao → Hukou Waterfall (Shanxi side, incl. eco-bus) → Yunqiu Mountain
After breakfast, drive to Hukou . Visit Hukou Waterfall - China's second largest waterfall, the world's largest yellow waterfall, and a spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation representing unyielding perseverance. After touring, transfer to Yunqiu Mountain for accommodation.
Hukou Waterfall : Straddling the Shanxi-Jixian and Shaanxi-Yichuan border, this waterfall forms where the Yellow River traverses the Qin-Jin Gorge of the Loess Plateau. With 40-meter width and 30-meter drop, it ranks as the Yellow River's largest cascade and China's second grandest waterfall after Guizhou's Huangguoshu. Renowned since ancient times for its grandeur, Tang poet Li Bai immortalized it: "The Yellow River's waters surge from heaven, rushing seaward never to return."
Evening Special Accommodation: Yunqiu Mountain Cave Courtyard: Nestled in Kangjiaping Ancient Village within Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area amidst serene landscapes. All rooms feature authentic local cave dwellings with stone-vaulted ceilings radiating Jin-South cultural charm. Solid wood furniture crafted from Yunqiu timber delivers genuine local character.
Itinerary: Yunqiu Mountain → Talpo Ancient Village →  Ice Cave → Wang Family Grand Courtyard
After hotel breakfast, transfer to Yunqiu Mountain.  Stroll through Talpo Ancient Village, experiencing Jin-South folklore within stone-walled dwellings. Ice Cave- a 2,600-year-old Taoist sanctuary housing the miraculous !After touring, drive to Lingshi. Visit China's most opulent residence-Wang Family Grand Courtyard - 1.6 times larger than the Forbidden City, acclaimed as "China's Premier Folk Dwelling" and "Forbidden City of Civilians". Evening check-in at ancient castle hot spring hotel for relaxation.
Yunqiu Mountain: Located in Xiangning County, Linfen, Shanxi, this national 5A scenic area integrates geological wonders, Taoist culture, and ancient villages. Highlights include: Geological Wonder Museum: Features China's largest natural ice cave complex formed 3 million years ago. Living Cultural Heritage: Preserves 11 ancient villages, including 2,500-year-old Talpo Village showcasing Jin-South intangible heritage. Biodiversity Treasury: 89% forest coverage with abundant negative oxygen ions, rare species, and medicinal plants.
Talpo Ancient Village: Within Yunqiu Mountain 5A Scenic Area, this rare Jin-South cave-dwelling cluster boasts 2,500 years of history. Recognized as a "living fossil of millennium-old vernacular architecture," it entered China's Traditional Villages List in 2014.
Yunqiu Mountain Ice Cave: Formed through glacial movements 3 million years ago, its core attraction – the Ice Cave Group – stands as a natural miracle, where icicle stalagmites, columns, and waterfalls remain unfrozen year-round. During midsummer, the temperature differential at the cave entrance exceeds 25℃. Translucent blue ice contrasts magically with surrounding forests. Wearing complimentary jackets, visitors touch 300-million-year ice walls in -10℃.
Wang Family Grand Courtyard: The pinnacle of Qing residential architecture. Built between 1662-1820 by the Wang clan along mountain terrain, its wang -shaped layout resembles a coiled dragon. Covering 250,000m² (88 courtyards, 776 rooms), it surpasses the Forbidden City's 150,000m². Exquisite brick, wood, and stone carvings embody profound cultural significance.
Evening Special Accommodation: Chong Ning Castle Hot Spring Hotel – China's Premier Castle Hotel:
Constructed in 1724 (Qing Yongzheng era) as part of Wang Family Courtyard 4A Scenic Area, this largest and earliest among the "Five Wang Forts" crowns the highest hill. Witnessing the Wangs' transition from farmers to merchants to officials, its Shanxi merchant-style architecture features traditional kang beds and natural hot springs.
Optional self-paid hot spring within the hotel ($20/person): Designed in the style of a Shanxi merchant courtyard, it offers a natural hot spring experience, allowing guests to travel through time and immerse themselves in the poetic and artistic ambiance of ancient times.
Itinerary: Lingshi → Mianshan Mountain: Daluo Palace, Zhengguo Temple, Yunfeng Temple, Baofu Rock → Shuitao Valley → Zhangbi Ancient Castle → Bell and Drum Tower of Taiyuan
After hotel breakfast, take a coach to Mianshan Mountain . Visit: Grand Luohall -The World’s Premier Taoist Temple, Yunfeng Temple (built within Baofu Rock) -Mianshan’s only Buddhist temple, Shuitao Valley -Mianshan’s picturesque highlight. This ravine boasts not only stunning natural scenery but also cliff inscriptions by renowned scholars adorning the rocks, immersing visitors in poetic charm.Then travel to Taiyuan (approx. 150km, 2 hrs) to explore Zhangbi Ancient Castle. This 1,600-year-old "pocket-sized" fortress walls in military ingenuity and veils ancient mysteries within its tunnels, awaiting you to unravel its legends. Transfer to Taiyuan's Bell Tower Street, stroll through the historic bustling street, and check in to the hotel after the tour.
Mianshan Mountain: Located 20km southeast of Jiexiu City, Shanxi, it features majestic peaks and extraordinary landscapes. Steeped in the history of the Spring and Autumn Period’s Jin State and recognized as the birthplace of the Cold Food and Qingming Festival traditions, it stands as a sacred mountain harmonizing natural wonders and cultural heritage. Its "Four Wonders" are: spectacular cliffs, perilous pathways, elegant cypresses, and sea of clouds.
Grand Luohall: Mianshan’s iconic religious complex. Perched vertically over 100 meters above ground on the eastern cliff of Baofu Rock, its "hanging palace clinging to precipices" is hailed as the "World’s Premier Taoist Temple". Legend holds that Jie Zitui retreated here with his mother and witnessed the Taoist supreme realm, the "Great Luo Immortal Realm". Blending Ming-Qing architecture with modern techniques, its towering pavilions, majestic halls, carved beams, and painted rafters exude opulent grandeur with classical elegance.
Zhengguo Temple: Houses at least 15 preserved Buddha statues, forming the world’s largest known group of such relics. Dating from the Tang to Ming dynasties, these statues vary in height, build, and facial features, their ages discernible in their visages. They have maintained their original postures at the time of nirvana for over a millennium.
Yunfeng Temple: Originally named Baofu Temple after Baofu Rock. Founded during the Three Kingdoms’ Cao Wei period (over 1,700 years ago). Facing west, it rises 60m high, extends 50m deep and 180m long across two levels. Its "embrace" shelters over 200 halls and dwellings, encapsulating two millennia of history—truly "one of a kind under heaven".
Shuitao Valley: Mianshan’s core natural attraction, acclaimed as the "Jiuzhaigou of the North". This serpentine, 5km valley shifts with the seasons: vibrant greenery in spring, cooling waterfalls in summer, crimson foliage in autumn, and icy cascades in winter—resembling a living landscape painting.
Zhangbi Ancient Castle: Entering here is like opening a weighty history book. It conceals a five-tiered military defense system, apex of ancient military wisdom. Underground, 10km of crisscrossing tunnels form a three-dimensional labyrinth with intricate mechanisms. Above ground, battlements, embrasures, and walls create an impregnable "Underground Great Wall".
Authentic Exploration Experience: Delve into the mysterious ancient tunnels to explore the three-tiered system, witnessing ancient ingenuity. Discover military facilities like prisoner camps, stables, and commanders’ posts. Follow marked routes to exit, rest while enjoying the scenery, then return via signage.
Bell Tower Street: Named after its ancient bell tower, this historic bustling street in Taiyuan stands as another emblem of splendor in Dragon City. A grand bell tower, weathered by time, witnesses the vicissitudes of history and has kept company with the moonlit skies for millennia.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be sent to the airport according to the flight time to return home!
1. 4-night in 4-star hotels (with breakfast), 1 night in Pingyao 4-star homestay (with breakfast), 1 night in the Lingshi 4-star Chongningbao Ancient Castle Hotel (with breakfast), and 1 night in unique Yunqiu Mountain cave dwelling featured homestay (with breakfast).
2. Daily hotel breakfast included; lunch & dinner at own expense
3. Excellent English-speaking guide services
4. Professional driver & air-conditioned tour bus
5. First-entry tickets to scheduled attractions (except complimentary ones): Yungang Grottoes, Nine-Dragon Wall, Huayan Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Xuankong Temple (first-entry ticket, excluding ascending access), Jinci Temple, Pingyao Ancient City, Hukou Waterfall, Yunqiu Mountain + Ta'erpo Ancient Village + Ice Cave + Scenic Area Transportation Pass, Wang Family Compound, Mianshan Mountain, Zhangbi Ancient Castle.
6. 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day
Important Notice:
The driver-cum-guide's standard working hours are 10 hours. Any overtime, excluding delays caused by traffic or vehicle issues, will be subject to additional charges. This primarily applies to delays stemming from personal behavior or extended use of the vehicle and guide services after the daily itinerary has been completed.
1. All airfare, Visa fees
2. Must-Visit Attractions Package: $30/ person (Includes all essential shuttle services between attractions throughout the tour + shuttle service at the Yungang Grottoes + shuttle service at the Jin Temple)
3. Optional meal package: $170/person (including 12 lunches & dinners and special meals). Not available for small groups!
4. Tips for the driver and guide: $10/person/day
5. Personal consumption abroad (including but not limited to personal expenses such as laundry, haircut, telephone calls, faxes, pay-per-view TV, beverages, tobacco and alcohol in the hotel, etc.);
6. Storage fees and overweight fees for luggage;
7. Other expenses not mentioned in the above service contents;
8. Self-paid items in the itinerary and the admission tickets for scenic spots not included in the itinerary
9.Additional expenses caused by irresistible factors beyond the control of our company, such as strikes and traffic delays.
Preferred Seat Selection Fee Instructions
Policy Description
1. Applicable Seats
"Preferred Seats" typically refer to the front-row areas of the bus cabin (subject to the actual seat layout of the vehicle used on the day). These seats offer wider views, more convenient boarding/alighting, and a relatively more comfortable seating space.
2. Fee Standard
・Trips of 8 days or less: $12/person/day
・Trips longer than 8 days: $15/person/day
Fees will be calculated daily based on the total duration of the itinerary and collected in full upon registration.
3. Booking Rules
3.1 Voluntary Selection: Passengers may voluntarily choose whether to purchase the Preferred Seat service at the time of registration based on their needs.
3.2 First-Come, First-Served: Preferred Seats are limited in quantity. Typically, for vehicles with 15 seats or more, the first three rows are designated as the paid section. Seats will be confirmed in the order of payment completion and are subject to availability.
3.3 Priority for Travel Companions: For travel companions (under the same booking) who wish to book Preferred Seats together, we will make every effort to assign adjacent seats.
4. Important Notes
4.1 The Preferred Seat fee does not include any additional services and solely grants priority in seat selection.
4.2 If vehicle changes are required due to weather, road conditions, or operational reasons, we will strive to provide seating of equivalent value or refund the fee for the affected days.
4.3 Passengers who do not purchase this service will be assigned other seats free of charge on a rotating basis, and we will endeavor to ensure companions are seated together.
Refund Policy
・Cancellation 7 days or more before the trip: Full refund of the Preferred Seat fee.
・Cancellation 3-7 days before the trip: 50% refund of the fee.
・Cancellation within 3 days of the trip: No refund will be provided.
Itinerary Notes
Special Notes:
1. The sequence of the itinerary, attractions, flights, and accommodation locations may be subject to temporary changes, modifications, or substitutions. The final itinerary will be confirmed by our company before departure.
2. Our company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and add additional charges due to factors such as airlines, visa issues, government regulations, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances.
3.The flight numbers and times listed in the itinerary are for reference only and may be reasonably adjusted according to actual conditions.
Travel Instructions
① All participants in the tour group must assemble and depart on time. Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes in advance. Our company's tour bus will not wait for latecomers. If you fail to join the group at the agreed time and location, or are unable to catch up en route, it will be considered as an automatic waiver of the trip, and no refunds will be given.
② The pick-up and drop-off times indicated in the tour notification are estimated. The specific locations for boarding and alighting will be confirmed by our company. (In case of traffic conditions or other special circumstances that prevent our bus from arriving at the pick-up location on time or if there is a temporary change in schedule, our company will notify you promptly. Please wait patiently.)
③ There are three types of buses: large buses, minibuses, and 9-seater vans. Generally, large buses have dedicated luggage compartments for storing baggage, while minibuses and 9-seater vans have relatively smaller spaces for luggage storage. Given the limited space in the bus compartments, we recommend that you travel with as little luggage as possible. Our company will arrange the appropriate vehicle based on the final group size to ensure that each person has a seat.
④ To avoid excessive congestion at tourist attractions, in most cities, the parking spots for tour buses are located farther away from the attractions. Drivers are not allowed to park indiscriminately, as violations will result in hefty fines. Therefore, the boarding and alighting locations may be a certain distance from the attractions. We ask for the understanding of all group members.
Safety Tips for Traveling by Tour Bus:
① Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the bus.
② Do not carry any prohibited items.
③ Do not tamper with any objects on the bus to avoid unnecessary damage.
④ During temporary stops, please follow the arrangements of the tour guide and do not wander off.
⑤ When getting off the bus for sightseeing, dining, or shopping, please make sure to close the bus windows and take your valuables with you. The travel agency will not be responsible for any loss or theft.
⑥ Given the long travel time and heavy load on the vehicle, if the bus breaks down and affects the itinerary, the travel agency will take prompt remedial measures. Please cooperate fully.
Cancellation and Amendment Policy
Cancellation Terms:
(1) If canceled more than 60 days before departure (including the 60th day), a full refund will be given.
(2) If canceled between 30 to 59 days before departure (including the 30th day), a 10% service charge will be deducted.
(3) If canceled between 18 to 29 days before departure (including the 18th day), 50% of the total amount due on the booking will be charged.
(4) If canceled within 17 days before departure (including the 17th day), all vehicle and hotel reservations have been fully confirmed, and no refund will be given. However, a friend may be substituted to join the tour.
Notes:
(1) The cancellation policy does not apply to packages that include flights and cruises (subject to the policies of the airlines and cruise companies).
(2) If a participant fails to join the tour on the departure date, it will be considered as an automatic waiver, and no refund will be given.
(3) Any additional hotel bookings or services will be subject to the hotel's refund policy.
(4) If your company or the participant withdraws from the tour or fails to join any part of the itinerary due to personal reasons (such as lack of travel documents, visa issues, tardiness, illness, accidents, etc.), no refund will be given, and no alternative compensation will be provided.
Force Majeure Situations:
In the event that travel is disrupted due to weather, war, strikes, or other force majeure factors, our company will prioritize the safety of the guests' person and property. We reserve the right to cancel or adjust part or all of the itinerary. We will not be liable for any direct or indirect losses arising from force majeure, and no refunds will be given for the tour fees already paid.
Additional Payment Information:
(1) If there is a policy change by the airline that affects the ticket price, the difference must be paid according to the regulations. If the ticket is a group fare, it cannot be changed, transferred, or refunded.
(2) If there is a policy change in the destination country that affects the costs of items not included in the itinerary or other related expenses, the difference must be paid according to the regulations.
Warm Reminder:
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Of course, you may also choose to purchase insurance from a company you are familiar with.
Important Notes and Safety Risk Warnings
I. Important Notes for Tour Registration
1. Passport Validity: Before joining an overseas tour, ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates. If your travel is disrupted due to expired or invalid documents (e.g., visa denials, entry/exit rejections), all resulting losses will be borne solely by yourself.
2. Visa & Entry Requirements: Visa issuance and entry approval are subject to the administrative or sovereign authority of relevant institutions. You must provide truthful information, and the travel agency will assist with procedures. However, delays or denials due to your failure to submit required materials, incomplete documentation, or personal circumstances will be your responsibility.
3. Visa Documentation Updates: Visa requirements for Europe, America, Asia, etc., are frequently updated by embassies/consulates. The travel agency will notify you to supplement materials promptly. Delays or rejections caused by incomplete, late, or flawed submissions will result in losses borne by you.
4. Border Control Compliance: Even with a valid visa, entry/exit approval depends on immigration authorities. If denied entry/exit due to personal reasons (e.g., incomplete documentation), all losses are your responsibility.
II. Health & Activity Risk Warnings
1. Health Disclosure: Disclose your health status and medical history during registration. The agency may recommend suitable tours and advise medical checkups. If you insist on joining despite health risks, the agency assumes you have consulted a doctor and are fit to travel.
Seniors aged 65+ and minors require family/parental accompaniment.
The agency may require specific travel insurance and reserves the right to deny registration if accompaniment is lacking.
2. Emergency Assistance: In emergencies (e.g., safety threats, medical crises), the agency, local authorities, or embassies may assist, but costs (e.g., medical fees, evacuation) are your responsibility. Contact your tour leader, agency, or local institutions immediately.
3. Medical Emergencies: The agency will arrange urgent medical care but cannot guarantee access to specific hospitals. Treatment costs are your responsibility.
4. Care Limitations: Tour leaders cannot abandon the group to provide prolonged medical support. If full-time care is needed, the agency can assist in arranging visits by family (at your expense). Provide emergency contacts in advance.
5. Family Visits: If family must travel to assist you abroad, the agency will help coordinate but cannot guarantee discounted travel rates. All costs (flights, hotels) are your responsibility.
6. The travel agency particularly reminds tourists with the following conditions: those with a history of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, mental illnesses, asthma, cervical spondylosis, and other recurring diseases not mentioned above. This also includes healthy individuals aged 55 and above, as well as pregnant women. Please avoid participating in the following activities: Diving, mountaineering, rafting, skiing, horseback riding, skydiving, hot air ballooning, helicopter rides, desert safaris, zip-lining, amusement park rides, or close wildlife encounters.
We usually do not include activities that are dangerous or highly stimulating in the itinerary. If you find that any item may cause harm to your body, please be sure to inform the team leader or tour guide in advance. We will make appropriate arrangements.
III. Personal Property & Shopping Guidelines
1. Safeguard Belongings: Keep valuables secure. Do not leave items unattended in luggage, buses, or hotel rooms. The agency will assist in reporting thefts but cannot recover losses or compensate for damages.
2. Tax Refunds: Retain tax refund forms. Guides may assist with documentation, but refund approval depends on local policies. The agency cannot guarantee successful refunds.
3. Transaction Fees: Bank charges for card payments are non-refundable. Returned purchases may incur additional fees at your expense.
IV. Important Notice Regarding Luggage for Cross-Border Travel Products
Given that cross-border travel involves multiple flight segments, and given the possibility of luggage loss during air transit-which can be difficult to recover once it occurs-we hereby provide the following important guidelines to protect your interests and ensure a smoother journey:
1.Carry-On Recommendations:
It is strongly advised that you keep valuable items (e.g., jewelry, electronics, important documents, etc.) and special medications in your carry-on luggage. Do not check them in.
If you require daily liquid medication for medical reasons, please obtain a medical certificate from a hospital in advance to facilitate security checks.
2.Luggage Loss Handling:
In the unfortunate event of lost luggage, our agency will actively assist you in reporting the loss and liaising with the carrier airline to locate your belongings. If your flight ticket was booked through us, we will also assist you in filing a claim with the airline. Please note, however, that according to relevant regulations and agreements, our role is limited to assistance, and we do not assume compensation liability for lost luggage.
3.Additional Insurance Advice:
If you have concerns about the coverage limit of the basic travel insurance, you may consider purchasing supplemental high-coverage travel insurance at your own discretion to protect against potential risks.
Room Sharing Regulations
I. Room Sharing Policy for Individual Travelers
When signing up individually, a single room supplement is generally required. If you wish to share a room with another guest on the same tour, please clearly indicate your request for room sharing during registration. We will make every effort to arrange accordingly.
Please note that as we operate group tours with independent travelers, we cannot guarantee in advance the sleeping habits of your potential roommate (e.g., snoring, teeth grinding, talking in sleep, sleeping with lights on, drinking alcohol in the room, etc.). If any of these issues may affect your rest and consequently your overall travel experience, we strongly recommend that individual travelers who are sensitive to such conditions or have special sleep habits themselves pay the single room supplement for a private room.
If you agree to room sharing but later require a single room during the trip, you must negotiate directly with the hotel overseas and pay the full cost of the room in cash or by card. Please note that this requires payment for the entire room, not just half of the room rate. Thank you for your understanding.
II. Single Room Supplement Rules
For guests requesting room sharing during registration, we will strictly follow the order of submission of documents or payment of deposits - applying a“first-come,
first-served”principle to match roommates and ensure fairness. If, after the registration
deadline, a “natural single room” situation occurs (i.e., no same-gender roommate is available) not due to your own will, the following policy applies:
1. Assume Single Room Supplement: The last guest in the room-sharing queue (based on document submission or deposit payment time) will be required to pay the single room supplement.
2. Tour Date or Itinerary Adjustments
If you choose to postpone your trip to the next available tour date, the price will remain the same as originally booked. Additionally, you will enjoy the benefit of “priority roommate matching” for the new tour-we will prioritize matching you with a suitable roommate.
Alternatively, if you prefer to switch to another suitable itinerary, you will also be eligible for “priority roommate matching”, and we will assist you in arranging a shared accommodation partner.
Guidelines for Completing the "Tourist Feedback Form"
The "Tourist Feedback Form" serves as a crucial basis for our travel agency in addressing any complaints. When filling out the form, please adhere strictly to the principles of formality, objectivity, and truthfulness. In the absence of any entries, we will assume that you have no complaints regarding the trip.
I hereby confirm that I have carefully read and fully understood all the above content. I am aware of the specific meanings of each clause and hereby make my choice voluntarily based on my actual situation.
My signature indicates that I fully agree to all the terms and conditions and willingly accept and comply with all arrangements.
Signature of the travel agency representative: ____________________
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Emergency contact for the tourist: ____________________