Winter Wonderland, Private Tour
Description
Join this nine-day tour and visit the Forbidden City, home to emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasty for over 500 years. Have fun at the Snow and ice world, the largest ice and snow amusement park in the world. A fascinating place to experience the Ice and Snow Festival with different themes every wintertime.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Beijing: from ancient walled capital to showpiece megacity in barely a century, it spins a breathless yarn of history, culture, and innovation.
Harbin: Called "the Ice City", Harbin is one of the most popular destinations for winter tours, hosting the world's biggest ice and snow festival.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking local guide during the scheduled activities (Day 2-7)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 8 nights' accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Beijing:
Superior Hotel Category = Super House International Hotel or similar 3.5*
Day 4-7 Harbin:
Superior Hotel Category = Aulicare hotel Harbin or similar 4*
Day 8, 9 Beijing:
Superior Hotel Category = Super House International Hotel or similar 3.5*
MEALS:
- 8 Breakfasts
- 5 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival private transfer from Beijing International Airport (Day 1)
- Private transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
- High-speed train ticket from Beijing /Harbin/Beijing on the basis of per seat per person, with 2nd class seat and without luggage check-in service
- Departure private transfer to Beijing International Airport (Day 9)
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (complex, closed on Monday), Beijing’s few remaining ‘hutongs’ and Buddhist Miaoying Temple visits (exterior visit) (Day 2); Huanghuacheng Great wall, and 798 Art District visits (Day 3); Temple of Heaven complex (Day 4); Saint Sofia Church, Flood Monument and Stalin Park (Day 5); Winter Swimming, Siberia Tiger Zoo, Snow sculpture, Snow and Ice World Park (Day 6); Volga Manor Park (Day 7)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet (Day 1, 4, 8)
Excluded
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours (if any)
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, and a hat can be very useful during your stay.