8 Day China Family Tour

Price based on tours starting:

• 14 October 2027
• 21 October 2027
• 4 November 2027
• 11 November 2027
• 16 March 2028
• 18 May 2028
• 25 May 2028
• 8 June 2028

Extra charges apply for:

• 16 September 2027 ($100pp)
• 23 September 2027 ($100pp)
• 13 April 2028 ($100pp)
• 20 April 2028 ($100pp)

Price based on departing from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

• Adelaide ($100pp)

Pricing:

• Adult (12yrs +): From $2,599* per person
• Child (3-11 yrs): From $2,299* per person

Family Pricing:

• 1 Adult & 1 Child: From $4,898* per family
• 2 Adult & 1 Child: From $7,497* per family
• 2 Adult & 2 Child: From $9,796* per family

*Departure city and departure date surcharges may also apply – see above.

*All children aged 3-17 years must be accompanied by an adult at least 18+ yrs at all times.

*Bedding is based on a queen or 2 singles plus a rollaway bed per child. Max occupancy per room is 2 adults & 2 children.

*Families of 5 or more will require multiple hotel rooms due to max occupancy. Each room must contain 1 adult who is 18+ yrs.

Family Tour
This tour is designed with families in mind and is best suited to adults travelling with children aged 3 years and over. Adults travelling without children are also welcome. Please note that the itinerary, sightseeing, pace and accommodation have been selected with families in mind. A limited number of rooms for solo travellers are available, subject to availability at the time of enquiry.

Itinerary
This is a moderate-paced, multi-stop China tour designed for families with children. Discover China’s iconic sights, fascinating culture and world-famous theme parks, with a mix of guided sightseeing, travel days and free time to explore at your own pace or take a break when needed.

Tipping in China
Tipping is a well-established custom within China’s tourism industry. For this Family Tour, tips for your English-speaking Tour Leader, local guides and driver are included in the tour price, valued at AUD $96 per person. Any additional tipping is entirely at your discretion.

Visa requirement for China
Eligible Australian and New Zealand ordinary passport holders may enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days for permitted purposes, including tourism, under China’s current visa-free entry policy. Travellers who do not meet the visa-free entry requirements, including those planning to stay longer than 30 days, must obtain the appropriate visa before travelling. Visa requirements and exemptions may change. Please check the latest eligibility requirements and visa information before departure through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre and Smartraveller’s China travel advice.

Family Room Occupancy
All children aged 3–17 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

The maximum room occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children, using existing hotel bedding and rollaway beds or trundles where available.

The minimum child age is 3 years, and all children must be able to walk unassisted. A child discount applies to children aged 3–11 years at the time of travel. Children aged 12 years and over at the time of travel are charged adult pricing.

Beijing 5* – Grand Metropark Beijing Hotel or similar

Shanghai 5* – Wyndham Garden Shanghai Pudong Hotel or similar

The accommodation mentioned above is subject to change. Please refer to your confirmed Hotel List provided to you at the time of Final Documentation sent no later than 30 days prior to departure.

Enhance your China Family Tour with a range of optional experiences, from traditional Hutong explorations to spectacular city views and river cruises. These experiences are optional, at an additional cost and payable directly to your Tour Leader in local currency (RMB) or AUD. Optional programs cannot be prepaid and are subject to availability, local conditions.

• Day 3: Acrobatic Show – from RMB 380 per person
• Day 4: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City – from RMB 460 per person
• Day 4: Hutong Pedicab Tour with lunch – from RMB 380 per person
• Day 4: Summer Palace with Boat Ride – from RMB 360 per person
• Day 7: Shanghai Tower & Wukang Road – from RMB 350 per person
• Day 7: Huangpu River Evening Cruise – from RMB 280 per person

All optional experiences are subject to availability, local conditions and weather. If a program or venue is unavailable, your Tour Leader may offer an alternative experience. Prices are quoted per person in RMB and are subject to change.

A single supplement from $800*pp is payable in addition to the twin share price for solo occupancy. Single rooms are typically smaller than twin/double rooms in China.

Exclusions
Meals not stated, beverages, optional programs, travel insurance (strongly recommended), China Visa (if required), personal expenses and anything not explicitly specified are at your own expense.

Payment
A first deposit from $299 per person is required to secure your booking. A second deposit (partial payment) is due 10 months before departure – the amount to be advised at the time of booking. The final balance will be due 5 months before departure. Full payment is due at the time of booking for departures within 5 months.

Price
Adult and child pricing valid for select travel periods and departure cities. Surcharges will apply depending on child ages at time of travel and number of passengers per room. Prices are correct at time of publication and are subject to availability, change, cancellation or withdrawal without notice. All prices are in Australian dollars per person twin share unless stated otherwise.

Tour Pace
This is a moderate paced tour. The tour covers multiple prefectures within China and can involve early starts and long touring and travel days which includes time spent onboard the coach/train – see day by day itinerary for more details on your itinerary. Please be aware many iconic attractions in China can be overcrowded and busy, so please ensure you remain with your dedicated Tour Leader. Scheduled free time in the itinerary allows some downtime, alternatively you have the flexibility to explore further and book optional programs which can be purchased with your Tour Leader for an additional cost.

Fitness
A moderate level of fitness is required. You are required to move about unassisted, including boarding and exiting/disembarking vehicles and other forms of transportation, walking up and down flights of stairs, and navigating occasional uneven or steep terrain. If airport transfers are included, they may not always reach the hotel door, so short walks may be required of you.  This trip is not suitable for travellers’ requiring wheelchair, mobility scooters or specialised facilities. Other walking aids may be permitted if you are able to move independently and keep pace with the group. Please note that there will be a fair amount of walking and some locations will have stairs. If you have any health concerns, let us know when booking so we can help confirm if this trip is suitable for you.

Tipping in China

Tipping is a well-established custom within China’s tourism industry. For this Family Tour, tips for your English-speaking Tour Leader, local guides and driver are included in the tour price, valued at AUD $96 per person. Any additional tipping is entirely at your discretion.

Family Tour
This tour is designed with families in mind and is best suited to adults travelling with children aged 3 years and over. Adults travelling without children are also welcome. Please note that the itinerary, sightseeing, pace and accommodation have been selected with families in mind. A limited number of rooms for solo travellers are available, subject to availability at the time of enquiry.

Prams/Strollers
Child prams/strollers are permitted in China however they must be collapsable and fit within your checked-in suitcase during times of transportation. Due to the uneven terrain, steps and stairs required at some attractions in China, it is not recommended to use a pram/stroller while touring, and ideally any children on tour must be able to walk unassisted.

Children & Family Room Occupancy
All children aged 3–17 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

The maximum room occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children, using existing hotel bedding and rollaway beds or trundles where available.

The minimum child age is 3 years, and all children must be able to walk unassisted. A child discount applies to children aged 3–11 years at the time of travel. Children aged 12 years and over at the time of travel are charged adult pricing.

Passport
For international travel, each customer must provide a copy of the passport photo page at the time of booking. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure all names are full names exactly matched to the passport with six months validity beyond trip completion. The customer is liable for all fees due to incorrect names, invalid passport information and expired passports.

Visa requirement for China
Eligible Australian and New Zealand ordinary passport holders may enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days for permitted purposes, including tourism, under China’s current visa-free entry policy. Travellers who do not meet the visa-free entry requirements, including those planning to stay longer than 30 days, must obtain the appropriate visa before travelling.

Visa requirements and exemptions may change. Please check the latest eligibility requirements and visa information before departure through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre and Smartraveller’s China travel advice.

Health
It is the responsibility of the customer to check and comply with the health, vaccination, COVID-19 and immigration requirements of each origin and destination country, and health requirements imposed by air, tour, cruise and accommodation providers. Vaccinations, testing and quarantine costs are the expense of the customer. Tap water in China may not be safe to drink. Drink only bottled water with intact seals.

Money
The currency in China is the Renminbi (RMB). ATMs are widely available in major Chinese cities. They accept major credit cards including at international hotels and restaurants. In some smaller cities, using international cards will be limited and local currency is suggested.

Shopping
China is a treasure trove for those looking to shop. From busting markets to large shopping centres. Famously known for silk and jade products, China is also known for its pearl and tea produce, along with traditional Chinese medicine. Your itinerary will allow for stops at English speaking shops where you can browse/purchase products. Any purchase of products are at your own discretion. Please do not make any purchases if you are not comfortable or feel pressured into. Should you require any assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Leader.

Meals
Breakfasts offered by the Chinese accommodation providers and are typically buffet style, with limited vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options. For meals not included, your Tour Leader will escort you to preferred Western friendly restaurants or suggest dining options nearby. Please notify us at the time of booking of any special dietary requirements and allergies. We endeavour to pass on your dietary requirements but cannot guarantee that they can be met as certain choices may be limited or not catered for. You are required to reconfirm dietary requests with your Tour Leader whilst on tour.

Baggage
Each person is entitled to a strict maximum of one bag not exceeding 20kg on tour, superseding any other baggage allowance. One of the reasons is due to the Bullet Train limited luggage space – you must store your luggage in the designated luggage racks onboard the train. Prams/Strollers must be collapsable and fit within your luggage during transportation.

Transfers
Seat in coach airport transfers on group tour arrival and departure days are included.

Train Transportation
All train transportation featured in the itinerary is based on 2^nd class seating. Due to factors outside of our control, such as operational changes, last-minute track maintenance, or unfavourable weather conditions, train travel may be substituted with a flight to maintain the continuity of the itinerary while prioritising the safety of all passengers.

Accommodation
All accommodation featured in this itinerary is based on 4 star family friendly hotels. Please note most hotels in China are either self-rated or locally rated based on Chinese standards. All hotel rooms will feature either a twin room (two single beds) or a double room (1 Queen bed) plus additional rollaway bed (s). All bedding requests cannot be guaranteed however all special requests should be made known at time of booking. All hotel rooms will be requested as non-smoking, however please be aware that some hotels offer smoking rooms and smoking floors. Hotel names mentioned are indicative and subject to change based, with final group tour hotels being confirmed on your final documentation. The standard check-in time is from 3pm and check-out is prior to 10am.

Extra Accommodation

Pre and post tour accommodation is not included. Should you choose to arrive prior or extend your stay, you will need to source your own accommodation and transportation. The deviation fee policy will also apply. See Deviation conditions below.

International Flights
The outbound flight may depart one day prior to day 1 shown on the itinerary. The inbound flight may arrive one day after the final day shown on the itinerary. Flights are booked approximately 8 to 10 months prior to departure. The flights included in your package are based on Cathay Pacific or similar with a specific predetermined airfare allowance. Should there be a significant increase in airfares, fuel levies, taxes or government fees at the time of booking flights, then an airfare supplement may be imposed. The flights team will discuss options with you prior to ticketing, should this situation arise.  Flights may not operate daily or directly to your destination. No show of any flight sectors will result in the automatic cancellation of all onward flights by the airline.

Fuel
In the unlikely event of a significant increase in fuel costs levied by third-party air, land and cruise transportation operators before travel, a fuel supplement may be passed on to the customer.

Group Size
You will meet like-minded travellers on tour and may even make lifelong friends. This holiday will proceed with a group size based on a minimum 20 passengers and a maximum group size of approximately 40 passengers. If the tour does not meet minimum numbers to operate, you will be offered a selection of alternative departure dates, future tour credit or a refund of the tour amount paid less any merchant/credit card fees paid.

Optional Sightseeing
Optional sightseeing are special and unique experiences that you may add to your tour. These programs are payable directly to the Tour Leader in AUD or the local currency (RMB) and cannot be prepaid. In the event that some programs or venues may not be available, alternative programs may be offered by the Tour Leader. For any passenger not participating in optional programs, they will be directed by the Tour Leader with where to remain until the optional program with other passengers attending is completed.

Itinerary Schedule
The operating schedule and itinerary may be impacted without notice by adverse weather, seasonal factors, closures, local conditions, COVID-19 or other factors beyond our control including force majeure. If attractions are not available due to reasons beyond our control such as closures or adverse weather, alternatives will be provided where possible. The itinerary and its order, sightseeing and transportation may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by the operator for optimum safety, enjoyment and operation. Any reference to ‘optional’, ‘not included’ or ‘exclusions/excluded’ means at your own expense.

Change & Cancellation Fees
Changes for any reason will incur a fee of $110 per person per change in addition to any travel service provider fees. Cancellation for any reason will incur a fee of $550 per person in addition to any travel service provider fees. Travel service provider fees for the tour and air components of the package are dependent on the date of the change or cancellation as follows:

• 0-29 days before departure 100% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 30-60 days before departure 65% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 61-99 days before departure 50% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 100-180 days before departure 30% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 181+ days before departure 10% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply

Airfares are generally non-refundable but any refundable ticket taxes will be returned. Full details of the change and cancellation fees is outlined in the Terms & Conditions available on our website

Breakaway
Customers must remain with the tour group at all times and must not leave the tour unless written approval is provided before departure or approval from the local Tour Leader/Tour Guide.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended. Ask our holiday experts for great coverage options.

Documentation
Final documentation will be emailed 30 days prior to departure which includes a final hotel list, return flight itinerary and tour itinerary.

Force Majeure
Force majeure means any natural disaster, accident, fire, act of God, act of war, terrorism, legally binding judgment, injunction, action of a court or other relevant authority, emergency, unplanned repairs, maintenance, strike, industrial dispute, work ban, blockade or picketing, travel ban, pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious disease, or other event beyond our reasonable direct or indirect control. In case of force majeure or other extraordinary event that prevents safe travel, the supplier reserves the right to adjust, postpone or cancel the trip.