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Tibet - The land of the eternal snow
13 days tour
DRAGON HEAD TRAVEL
All information listed in this trip
dossier has been compiled with
good
care.
Nevertheless,
changes may occur.
You will be travelling in a
different country with a different
culture. Sometimes it will be
necessary that our tour leader
has to make alterations.
PRICE & DATE
09.09.2010-21.09.2010 (13 days)
Price: € 2.661
Single supplement: € 341
Code: CNCA090910
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CONFIDENCE
Joker is a member of the Belgian
Garantiefonds Reizen, IATA, the
Belgian Association of Travel
Agents (VVR) and the federation
of Belgian Tour Operators (BTO).
The Belgian license number is
A1679.
Locked away in its mountain fortress of the Himalayas, Tibet has long exercised
a unique hold on the imagination of the West. Until recently, few outsiders had
laid eyes on the holy city of Lhasa and the other secrets of Tibet.
Day 1 – Brussels to Beijing
Day 2 – Beijing (L, D)
A Joker representative will meet you and
the rest of the group at the Délifrance
counter in the departure hall of Brussels/
Zaventem International airport.
You will find the Délifrance at the end of
check-in row number 10.
The Joker representative will help you
check-in. During your flight from Brussels
to Beijing you are not accompanied by a
representative. The exact time of
departure will be informed at the latest 3
weeks prior to departure.
Upon arrival in Beijing, in the morning our
tour guide will pick you up at the airport
and escort you to the hotel in Beijing.
Some free time to relax or to refresh. A
lunch will be served in the hotel. In the
afternoon we will start exploring the city.
We will drive to the Old Hutong district.
Hutongs are narrow alleys formed by
lines of traditional courtyard residences.
Since the mid 20th century, the number of
Beijing hutongs has dropped dramatically
as they are demolished to make way for
new roads and buildings. More recently,
some hutongs have been designated as
protected areas in an attempt to preserve
this aspect of Chinese cultural history. We
will do a home visit to have a clear view
on the way people used to live.
The general travel conditions of
the
Geschillen
Commissie
Reizen and the special travel
conditions of Joker apply to this
trip.
In the evening we will enjoy a typical
Beijing Roast Duck dinner.
Day 3 - Beijing & the Sky Train (B, L, D)
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After breakfast we will visit the Tian’
anmen square and the Forbidden City.
The Tian’anmen square, literally the ‘Gate
of Heavenly Peace’ is probably the most
famous monument in Beijing. It was the
site of several key events in the Chinese
history. Build in the Ming Dynasty in
1420, it is often reffered to as the front
entrance to the Forbidden City.
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GROUP SIZE
The minimum group size to
guarantee this trip is 6
travellers. Maximum 15
travellers are allowed.
TOUR LEADER
Your group trip is accompanied
by an English speaking tour
guide in China and local
English speaking guides. They
will inform you about the
places you are travelling.
Sometimes local guides will
join the group for short
durations to provide you with
more in depth information
about the highlights of your
trip.
WHERE DO WE EAT
Whether you're travelling up a
mountain, across a desert or
through a suburb in China,
you'll find people greeting you
with 'Chi fanle ma?' Literally
translated as 'Have you eaten
rice yet?', this continuous
inquiry reveals the significance
of food in Chinese culture.
Cooking in China is divided
into four schools: Northern,
Eastern, Western and
Southern. The differences
among them arose not only
from geographical, climatic and
cultural differences, but also
from historical circumstances.
When reading the itinerary one
has a clear overview on the
meals included. For your
information:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D =
Dinner.
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The Forbidden City was the Chinese
imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to
the end of the Qing Dynasty. It now
houses the Palace Museum. For almost
five centuries, it served as the home of
the Emperor and his household, as well
as the ceremonial and political centre of
Chinese government.
Built from 1406 to 1420, the complex
consists of 980 surviving buildings with
8,707 bays of rooms and covers 720,000
square metres. The palace complex
exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial
architecture and has influenced cultural
and architectural developments in East
Asia and elsewhere. The Forbidden City
was declared a World Heritage Site in
1987, and is listed by Unesco as the
largest collection of preserved ancient
wooden structures in the world.
Later that day we explore the Temple of
Heaven. It is a complex of Taoist
buildings situated in southeastern urban
Beijing. The complex was visited by
Emperors for annual ceremonies of
prayer to heaven for good harvest.
After dinner we drive to Beijing Western
Ralway Station for boarding the Sky Train
to Lhasa, Tibet. The train will depart
around 21h30 in Beijing and takes 48
hours to reach Lhasa. We will sleep in the
soft sleeper cabins.
Day 4 & 5 - The Sky Train
On July 1st, 2006, China's President Hu
Jintao was at the newly renovated
Golmud Train Station cutting the red
ribbon for the launch of the first train to
Lhasa and declared another magnificent
feat made by the Chinese people after
completion of the Three Gorge Dam.
The first train coded as "Qing 1" gradually
left the station at 11:05 am on Saturday
and took its maiden trip across the
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It finally arrived at
Lhasa's brand-new Train Station at 00:31
on July 2.
The Qinghai-Tibet railway is totally 1,956
kilometers (1216 miles) long, consisting
of 2 phases: the first phase 814 km (506
miles) from Xinning - the capital of
Qinghai Province to Golmud opened in
1984; the second phase 1142 km (710
miles) from Golmud to Lhasa. In the
following years, the Chinese government
is going to extend the railroad to Shigatse
(about 300 km west of Lhasa) and Linzhi
regions (about 400 km east of Lhasa).
The Qinghai-Tibet railway boasts 960 km
track located 4,000 meters (12,000 feet)
above sea level and the highest point at
5,072 meters (15,220 feet). The rail is
dubbed "Sky Track" as many international
experts hardly believe the people can
build a railway in such a challenging
area.
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Features for the train on Sky Track (2):
SUSTAINABLE
TRAVEL
This way of travelling is about
minimising your impact and
maximising your understanding
with
people
and
the
environment. It’s about making
a positive contribution and
having the best trip ever.
Environmental matters:
* Do not buy souvenirs from
endangered species.
* Keep a distance when
observing wildlife
* Many local people do not
have access to fresh water.
Please bare this in mind when
bathing and taking showers.
Do not waste precious water.
* Take your litter. Do not leave
bottles, cans, plastic, cigarette
butts.
The RMB33 billion (Euro 3.8 billion)
project (second phase) was finished in
four years from 2001 on Qinghai-Tibet
Plateau with part of fragile permafrost and
marsh easily damaged by human
encroachment. Engineers used
sunshades and high-tech cooling
columns plunged into embankments to
keep the ground stay frozen. China has
spent RMB1.54 billion (Euro 175 million)
for environmental protection along the
railway.
According to the China Xinhua news
agency, the railway could double Tibet's
tourist revenues by 2010 and cut
transport cost into the region by 75
percent, lifting its 2.8 million people out of
isolation.
3. The carriages are more spacious than
other regular Chinese trains. Mostly
manufactured by a Sino-Canadian joint
venture, Bombardier Sifang Power
Transportation Ltd (BSP), each carriage
offers 98 seats at hard seat class,
compared with 108 in a standard
hardseat carriage.
5. Based on the rule, each train has a
doctor attending the medical emergencies
of the passengers suffering from altitude
sickness.
6. An advanced thunder-prevention
system is installed in each train to
guarantee the safety of the trains running
on the plateau.
Cultural matters:
* Before you leave, be aware
that the Chinese culture is
different from your own. You
do not have to agree with
everything you see and hear,
but try to see things from the
locals’ point of view.
* Always ask permission to
take pictures of people or
religious properties.
* Do not show of your wealth
such as jewellery, camera’s,
etc…. In most areas there is a
big gap between rich and poor.
Bare this in mind.
* Dress yourself properly.
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2. The trains running on the Qinghai-Tibet
Railway are driven by 3 computerized
engines at one time, which show great
traction, brake power to guarantee the
reliability and comfort.
4. The train cars are installed with
doublepaned windows and UV filters to
protect against ultraviolet radiation.
Economic matters:
* Enjoy the local food. By
eating those local products you
support the farmers from the
area.
* Support local skills, and buy
locally made crafts.
Prepare yourself:
* Learn some words in the
local languages. People will be
surprised and excited.
* Have a look at the website
and
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consider compensating your
carbon emission.
passengers suffering breath difficulties
can use a pipe or mask to take more
oxygen.
7. All the train cars were installed with
environment-friendly toilets, waste water
deposit tanks and garbage treatment
facilities to protect environment along the
railroad.
Features for the train on Sky Track:
1. To cope with the lack of oxygen on
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the train cars have
been equipped with 2 oxygen supply
systems. One is a "dispersion-mode"
oxygen supply system, with oxygen
spreading in the railway car through the
air-con system; the other system, like that
of an airplane, offers each passenger
individual access to oxygen, and
8. The trains are more humane-designed
compared with other regular trains in
China. Passengers can enjoy the 8channel flat-screen TVs and remote
control devices to regulate temperature
and lights at soft sleeper class. There is
a mini-bar in the dining car (Alcohol is not
recommended
in
high
altitude).
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VISA REQUIREMENTS
A single entry visa is required
by all European nationals.
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Beijing: 3 nights at the 4* Jade
Garden hotel .
Please apply for your Chinese
visa in time at the appropriate
Chinese Embassy in your
country. Failure to do so may
mean that you are not able to
travel.
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What to see and experience on sky rail
ride?
No one can deny its existence as an
engineering miracle in the whole world.
1. No matter where you start to take the
train to Lhasa, or from Lhasa to other
parts of China, you will witness the
diversities of China. From the train
windows, an authentic China slideshow is
presented in front of you to look and
speculate.
2. You will see the grandeur of snowcaped mountains, glaciers as well as the
peaceful and clear rivers and lakes on the
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. While passing
through the Hol Xil Reserve, you might
see the endangered species like Tibetan
Antelopes, wild yak, wild ass and other
creatures you have little chance to see in
your life.
3. You will witness the magnificent
projects, which made 9 world records in
railway history:
A. The highest railway in the world 5072
meter above sea level
B. The longest plateau railway stretching
a length of 1142 km
C. The longest plateau railway crossing
the permafrost
D. It has the highest train station in the
world Tangula Train Station at an altitude
of 5068 meter above sea level
E. It has the most elevated tunnel in the
world on permafrost Fenghuoshan Tunnel
(4905 meters above sea level)
F. It has the longest tunnel on permafrost
with a length of 1686 meters Kunlun
Mountain Tunnel
G. Anduo County is the highest
tracklaying
base in the world with a height of
4704 meters above sea level
H. Qingshuihe Bridge is the longest rail
bridge over the plateau permafrost with a
length of 11.7km
I. The fastest train compared with all other
plateau rails at a speed of 100km/h on
permafrost, and 120km/h on regular soil.
You can have close contact with local
people on board. Isn't it an adventurous
experience?! At soft sleeper class, there
are 4 berths in one private compartment
with more comfort, while at hard class
sleepers there are bunks in open-plan
dormitory cars, usually arranged in bays
of 6 (upper, middle and lower) on one
side of the aisle, with pairs of seats on the
other side of the aisle for daytime use.
We will stay in the soft sleeper
compartments.
On the way view the amazing landscapes
of the Chinese Central Plain, the Loess
Plateau, Yellow River and Guanzhong
Plain. We will arrive in Lhasa around
20h00 on day 5. After arriving, we will be
transfered to our 4* hotel.
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Day 6 & 7 – Lhasa (B, L, D)
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
This trip goes to high altitudes
where there is a risk of being
affected by Acute Mountain
Sickness. This itinerary is
designed to enable everyone
to acclimatise to these
altitudes, but you should be
aware that it is still possible for
you to be affected. If you are
worried about any pre-existing
condition, or unsure of your
physical ability, we recommend
that you seek medical advice
prior to booking.
When you don't feel well at the
altitude, what should you do?
1. First of all, relax yourself to
adjust your body to the height.
If you feel tenser, the more you
may suffer from it.
2. If you have a bad cold
before entering Tibet, you are
always suggested by doctors
to postpone your trip.
3. Having a good rest at the
first day is very helpful.
Strenuous activities are not
recommended as it will worsen
your situation.
4. Eat more fruits, and drink
more water as it is very dry
there. Having chocolate is a
good idea for more calories.
5. Don't eat too much as it may
cause great burdens to your
stomach. Heavy alcohol
drinking may cause more risks
of dehydration. Please try to
avoid it.
6. Don't rely too much on the
oxygen equipment at the
beginning of the Sky Train. In
fact, your body may get used
to the height very soon. But if
you don't feel well for quite a
while, and there is no tendency
to recover, then please let your
guide know. We will help you
to find a doctor at a local
hospital.
During two days we will explore this
magnificent city. The remote abode of the
Dalai Lamas, object of devote pilgrimage
and heart and soul of Tibet, is still a city
of wonders. Our first visit will be the
Potala Palace, a vast white-and-ochre
fortress soaring over one of the world’s
highest cities. It’s a sight that has
heralded the marvels of the Holy City to
travellers for close to four centuries and it
still raises goose bumps.
While the Potala dominates the skyline,
the Jokhang Temple, some 2 km to the
east, is the real spiritual heart of the city.
An otherworldly mix of flickering butter
lamps, wafting incense and prostrating
pilgrims, the Jokhang is the most sacred
and alive of Tibet’s temples. It is here that
most visitors fall in love with Tibet.
The Barkhor Street Bazaar is essentially
a pilgrim circuit which is followed
clockwise round the periphery of the
Jokhang. It is also a hive of market
activity, an astounding jamboree, and a
Tibetan-style stock exchange. All around
the circuit are shop stalls, teahouses and
hawkers.
On the outskirts of Lhasa we visit the
Norbulingka palace, which served as the
traditional summer residence of the
successive Dalai lamas. It contains
chapels, gardens, fountains and pools.
The Sera Monastery that we will explore
is one of the ‘great three’ Gelugpa
university monasteries of Tibet. The origin
of the name Sera is not certain, but it may
derive from the fact that the original site
was surrounded by wild roses.
In the evenings we will enjoy typical
Tibetan food.
Day 8 – Lhasa to Shigatse (B, L, D)
After breakfast we will drive to Shigatse,
Tibet’s second-largest town and the
traditional capital of Tsang province.
Between Lhasa and Gyantse we pass the
summit of Kamba-La pass. Several
hundred meters below lies the stunning
Yamdrok-Tso lake.
We visit the Gyantse Dzong Fortress.
Shigatse is a sprawling place, with dusty,
uneven streets humming with traffic (even
the pedestrian-only lane). As you drive in
across the plains, the site of the
Potalalook alike
Shigatse Dzong, high on a hilltop
overlooking the town, will probably fire up
your imagination, but the fort is empty
and most of what you see dates from a
2007 reconstruction.
Day 9 - Shigatse/Tsetang (B/L/D)
CHINESE & TIBETAN
HABITS
- Tibetans are quite friendly.
However do ask permission
first before taking photos as
some of the people believe
your behaviour will do harm to
their religious soul.
- Presenting a Hada.
Pronounced as “kha-tag”, is
regarded as an honourable gift
to Tibetans, which is a long
narrow white scarf made of
silk. Through it, the Tibetan
people express their best
wishes on many occasions like
wedding ceremonies, festivals,
visiting the seniors, and
hosting guests. People should
lift the hada above their
shoulders
and bow to the
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receiver if presenting it to a
shrine or a high rank lama. The
hadas embody the purity,
loyalty and blessing. If you are
given a hada, you are
supposed to receive it with
both hands.
- Drinking wine and tea. When
you visit a local Tibetan family,
the host may entertain you with
their home-made wine. Please
receive it with both hands.
Traditionally before drinking
the guests are expected to use
the forefinger to dip in the cup
and flick the wine in the air
three times to show respect to
the Gods of heaven, earth and
dragon. Then you should take
three cups of wine non-stop or
sips three times, get it refilled
and then bottom up (for light
drinkers). Drinking butter tea is
a daily must-do for all the
Tibetans, which help them to
fight against rigidness and
enhance the blood circulation.
When the guests are offered a
cup of butter tea, they are not
expected to empty it at one
gulp, but leave some in the cup
to get more refilled. Once you
have enough, please pour the
rest of the tea on the ground
gently.
It is the Tashilhunpo Monastery, to the
west of town, that is the real draw. Since
the Mongol sponsorship of the Gelugpa
order, Shigatse has been the seat of the
Panchen Lama, and this seat was
traditionally based in the monastery.
After lunch we drive to Tsetang. This is a
famous place because of its ancient
Tibetan Monastery and the old palace for
Tibet Kings.
Day 12 - Beijing (B/L/D)
After breakfast we will drive to the Juyong
Pass section of the Great Wall. Along our
drive we will have an outside view of
Olympic buildings Bird’s Nest and the
Water Cube.
Day 10 - Tsetang (B/L/D)
We have a whole day to explore this
Tibetan Old City. Usually considered to
be the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet,
the Samye Lama monastery was initiated
around 762 in a shape of a giant mandala
consisting of a cluster of temples. The
main temple houses, many murals,
Buddha statue and religious relics, make
this an important pilgrimage destination.
Yumbu Lakang is the oldest-known
dwelling in Tibet, its construction
surrounded by various myths and legends
associated with the founding of the
Tibetan civilization. The complex,
positioned dramatically on the crest of a
hill, consists of three components: the
tower, the chapels and the monks’
quarters.
Day 11 - Tsetang/Beijing (B/L)
A free morning to relax. After lunch we
will drive to Lhasa airport for taking the
return flight back to Beijing. We depart
around 16h and arrive in Beijing around
21h30.
Juyong Pass, located about 60 kilometers
from Beijing, is a renowned pass of the
Great Wall. Beside a military stronghold, it
is a beautiful scenic spot. Flowers and
lush trees dot the surrounding mountains.
In the afternoon we discover the Summer
Palace, the largest and best preserved
imperial garden in China.
After dinner we finish our trip with a
performance of the Beijing Opera, a
national treasure, with a history of over
200 years.
Day 13 - Beijing/Brussels (B)
After breakfast we drive to the airport for
taking the return flight around noon to
Brussels.
CHINESE & TIBETAN
HABITS
- Visit monastery. Please
always walk clockwise around
the religious shrines, stupas,
Mani stones and prayer
wheels. However, if you visit a
Bon monastery, then walk
counterclockwise! The monks
take off their shoes upon
entering a chamber. To show
respect please do the same.
Entering a chamber during the
chanting session is allowed on
condition that there should be
no disturbance to the monks
While in a Tibetan monastery,
please don’t smoke, drink
alcohol or make big noises.
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Also,
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over
scripts of any forms.
- Sky burials. Tibetans do not
believe in burying or cremating
dead bodies. The remains of
the dead are cut up by funeral
priests at dawn to feed
vultures, in the belief that these
birds take the spirits to heaven.
Strangers are forbidden to
attend the ceremony.
What to take
Health & vaccinations
Due to the ever changing weather and
the extreme difference in temperature in
Tibet, we suggest to bring layered
clothing.
* Back pack/suitcase
* Day Pack: a book-bag to use for daily
excursions to carry your camera, water
bottle, jacket
* Money belt
* Rain coat: a water proof wind breaker,
ideally light-weight and breathable
* Jeans are fine, but heavy and take a
long time to dry. One or two more
comfortable pants are needed.
* Socks
* Underwear
* Comfortable sneakers or shoes
* Sunscreen, sun hat and glasses
* Camera and charger
* Flashlight
* Alarm clock
* Towel
* Toiletries
* Scarf or dust mask
* Personal medication
Each client is responsible for obtaining
vaccinations or preventative medicines
for China. To find out which vaccinations
are mandatory or recommended for this
trip contact your local physician at least 2
months prior your departure.
Recommended are:
Hepatitis A & B
Typhoid
Rabies
Tetanus-diphteria
Polio
Yellow fever vaccine is required for all
travellers arriving from a yellow fever
infected country in Africa or the Americas.
Weather in China
In fact, the Tibetan climate is not as harsh
as many people imagine it to be. It is
suitable for travel to Tibet from April to the
beginning of November, and the best time
is August and September. Sun radiation
is extremely strong in Tibet. The sunlight
in Lhasa is so intense that the city is
called Sunlight City. The thin air can
neither block off nor retain heat so that
the temperature extremes can be met in
daytime and the same at night.
Most annual rainfall comes in the rainy
season that starts from June to
September. Usually it rains at night in
Lhasa, Shigatse and Chamdo area. The
rainfall may block roads and make travel
difficult but the scenery at the time will be
the best.
During the month of September the
weather should be generally dry and
clear, with brilliant blue skies and daytime
temperatures of 10°C to 25°C in Lhasa.
The nights in September can get cold.
Money matters
The local currency in China is the
Renminbi or Yuan (Rmb or Cny), locally
called ‘people’s money. One yuan can be
divided into 10 jiao or 100 fen. The
approximate exchange rate is € 1 = Yuan
10 (as at January 2010).
Upon arrival at the airport it is easy to
change money over there. In Beijing and
Shanghai you can go to the Bank of
China to draw cash from major credit
cards like Visa, Master Card and
American Express. ATM’s are widespread
in Beijing and Shanghai but are
sometimes unreliable.
Please note that counterfeit notes are
becoming more common in China. They
can be detected by the lack of a
watermark.
For all sites specified in the itinerary we
have included the entrance fees. But you
may like to visit additional sites. Most
entrances vary between € 1.5 and € 8.
Tea is offered mostly free of charge at
meals. The approximate costs for drinks
bought in a shop in the street are shown
below:
1l of water - € 0.5
30cl bottle of soft drink - € 0.5
Prices in restaurants and hotels can be
considerably higher. Please do not drink
local tap water in China.
WHERE DO WE SLEEP
3 nights accommodation in
Beijing: 4* Jade Garden Hotel
or similar
Travel date and price
What is not included
09.09.2010 - 23.09.2010 (15 days)
Price: € 2.661
Single supplement: € 341
The above prices are based on minimum
6 participants
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2 nights accommodation on the
Sky Train: soft sleeper Cabins
3 nights accommodation in
Lhasa: 4* Tibet hotel or similar
1 night accommodation in
Shigatse: 3* Shigatse Hotel or
similar
2 nights accommodation in
Tsetang: 4* Tsetang Hotel or
similar
What is included
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International return flight from
Brussels to Beijing
International airport tax
Soft sleeper seats on the sky train
from Beijing to Lhasa
Domestic flight tickets from Lhasa to
Beijing
Private bus
Accommodation as mentioned in the
above programme
Local English speaking guide in
Beijing and Tibet
English speaking tour leader from
Beijing to Tibet
All entrance fees mentioned in the
programme
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Tibet permit
Belgian VAT and compulsory
premium for the Garantiefonds
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Health insurance.
Please note that it is compulsory for
all travellers to have a insurance. It
must insure you against medical and
personal accident risks (to include
repatriation costs, air ambulance and
helicopter rescue services). Your
policy must cover you for any
activities that are part of this trip. If
you have your own insurance your
tour leader will need to check these
details at the briefing. So please bring
proof of this with you. If needed we
can offer you a good value insurance
of Mondial Assistance. Please ask us
for the exact price and conditions.
Chinese visa and international
passport
Vaccinations
Activities and meals not mentioned in
the itinerary
Drinks and personal items
Tips for local guides, a total tip of
CNY 600 per traveller is
recommended