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Chengde was a favourite resort for Qing Dynasty Emperors - so much so that it became the summer capital for much of this period.

This Journey is intended as an extension to our other options. It therefore starts with a transfer from your hotel in Beijing to the railway station.

We include two nights out at Chengde, the Qing Dynasty summer capital for an unhurried look at this extensive site.

We have also included a night in Beijing on your return as we will arrive too late to plan on further travel that evening.

  • Features

    Maximum Group Size: we strongly believe that the coherence of the group is important, especially at mealtimes. We therefore limit the number of travellers to 10. This allows the group, with their guide, to sit comfortably at one table in most Chinese establishments.

    Standards: You can click on any service title below to read a description of the standards that apply. This link takes you to the relevant page.

    Accommodation

    4-Star Hotel - 3 nights

    Transport

    (Please note:These figures include only transport used between stopovers. The daily summaries also show approximate times for the driving element of excursions. Short drives - such as transfers to stations, airports or restaurants - are not included.)

    Trains - 2

    Meals

    Breakfasts - 3

    Lunches - 2

    Dinners - 2

  • Extra Services

    Extra Accommodation: you may want to book extra nights before or after the tour. We will do our best to book you at the same hotel, usually in the same room, as on your chosen journey.

    You will be given an opportunity to purchase extra nights once you reach the Shopping Cart.

    Connecting Flights: we can arrange domestic flights within China to get you to or from your international portal.

    We have listed a number of standard routes in the price list as an indication. If you do not see the route you want, or any other service, please just email and ask.

    Follow this link to see more details about the Extra Services that we offer.

    Prices for Extra Services relevant to this itinerary are shown on the Extras and Extensions tab.

  • Inclusions

    Journey Leader(s): Your group will be lead by a suitably qualified guide. This person is our representative and has responsibility for delivering the travel services according to your itinerary. They will also act as your guide at sites.

    Please note: On itineraries with domestic flights you may have a different guide to manage travel services in different cities. This will be noted on the itinerary. Each guide acts as Journey Leader in their respective city

    Food & drink: we include many meals throughout the journey, especially breakfasts at hotels and when the group are travelling together.

    A soft drink is included with each lunch or dinner and tea/coffee and juice for breakfasts.

    We do leave some meals free for you to go off on your own and explore. You can see which meals are included on the day-by-day itinerary.

    Entrance Fees: We include the cost of entrance fees to all sites listed in your itinerary. You should allow some money for other sites that you may wish to visit on your own. Not all sites have an entrance fee.

    Gratuities: We have included gratuities for service providers encountered on a normal journey, and for expected levels of service.

  • Exclusions

    We do not sell flights to China. Your package includes only services in China. Flights from China can be purchased as an Extra Service.

    We do not include a departure transfer as this is more easily arranged during the last few days of your visit.

    Where we include a domestic flight in China you are responsible for any additional charges imposed by the airline including those relating to baggage in excess of the standard allowance (normally 20 kilograms).

    You are responsible for obtaining the correct visa for your journey and for all costs associated with that visa application.

    There are many other sites that you could visit during your journey. We cover the cost of those sites included in the itinerary. You are responsible for all other entrance fees.

    You are responsible for the cost of all drinks other than those provided with included meals.

    Your Journey Leader is not included in the standard gratuities. We expect you will thoroughly appreciate their services throughout your journey and will tip accordingly.