JENKINTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As one of the oldest nations in the world, China’s history dates back 5,000 years. Today, the country has one of the fastest growing economies in the world and boasts the world’s fastest high-speed train. And now, travelers will be able to visit this dynamic country’s major attractions plus a few hidden gems, all at an ultra-affordable price, thanks to leading tour operator Friendly Planet Travel. The new 11-day China Delight tour, starting at just $1799, takes travelers to five cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an, all-time favorites of China travelers, plus Hangzhou, China’s “Venice” and Chengdu, home of its world renowned Panda Breeding Center and amazing People’s Park. This trip includes airfare, deluxe and first-class hotel accommodations, plenty of guided touring and lots of included meals.
“China has always been a favorite destination for our travelers,” says Peggy Goldman, President of Friendly Planet Travel. “We’re very excited about our new China Delight tour. We created it after our recent visit to China, when we realized that we could provide travelers with even more value for their travel dollars while exploring five fabulous cities in one trip, including Hangzhou and Chengdu, two cities full of special activities and sites not seen on other tours and certainly not at such low prices.”
China Delight includes round-trip airfare from LAX on Air China, fuel surcharges, airline taxes and fees, and all intra-China flights and ground transportation. The tour also includes deluxe and first-class hotel accommodations; 18 meals (nine breakfasts, eight lunches and one dinner); a comprehensive touring program with entrance fees and professional English-speaking tour directors and local guides. Friendly Planet’s 11-day China Delight tour starts at $1,799 with departure dates of Dec. 13 and Jan. 17. Additional departure dates are available for a slightly higher price.
The journey begins in China’s historical and cultural capital, Beijing. From there, travelers depart on a tour of the Temple of Heaven, a world heritage site; Tiananmen Square, the largest open square in the world; the Forbidden City, located in the ancient city of Beijing; and Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for impressive landscape garden design.
From there, visitors enjoy a full-day tour of the Great Wall of China, the only man-made structure visible from the moon. The next stop of the tour takes travelers to Shanghai, known as the “Paris of the East,” where travelers can explore the Yu Garden, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and join an optional tour to Suzhou, one of the water towns of China, with many canals and plenty of charm and culture. Travelers travel to Hangzhou, known to be the “Venice of China” by bullet train (an experience in itself) before heading to Chengdu, the “Land of Milk and Honey,” known for rich agricultural and economic history as well as being China’s center for Panda research. Travelers get up close and personal with these sweet, charming creatures at the Chengdu Giant Panda Research Center, where hundreds of Pandas are bred, fed, and lovingly cared for. While in Chengdu, travelers will also visit the People’s Park, for a chance to spend time with the locals, enjoying leisure time as ordinary Chinese people do. It is called a highlight of the tour by those who have visited this wonderful community gathering place. The China Delight tour continues to Xi’an, famous for its Terracotta Army, one of the most amazing archaeological sites in the world. A post tour Hong Kong Extension is also available.
For more information about Friendly Planet Travel’s China Delight tour, please visit the company’s website at www.FriendlyPlanet.com; the blog at blog.FriendlyPlanet.com; or contact Jackie Zima-Evans at 610-228-2138 (office), 215-534-2973 (mobile), or write to Jackie@GregoryFCA.com.