CHARMING XIANGXI ZHANGJIAJIE - PHOENIX ANCIENT TOWN 6D5N (GST)

SPECIAL CHINA EXPERIENCE TOUR 2024

CHARMING XIANGXI

ZHANGJIAJIE - PHOENIX ANCIENT TOWN

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - ZHANGJIAJIE           (Breakfast at the airport, light dinner)

12:30:  Customers gather at  Column 12 - Gate D2 - Departure Terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport  (2nd floor), the tour leader welcomes and checks in for flight  VJ2552 SGN - DYG 15:25 - 20:30  to  Zhangjiajie.

Enjoy a portable meal at the Airport.

The group arrived at Zhangjiajie Airport and completed immigration procedures to enter China.

In the evening,   the group will have a light dinner with Porridge and Grilled Meat specialties. Then move to the hotel, check in and rest in Zhangjiajie.

DAY 2: THIEN MON MOUNTAIN - PHOENIX ANCIENT TOWN (3 meals)

Morning : Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel. Start the exciting and fascinating journey to Tinh Tuong Tay:

• Thien Mon Mountain  - known as the World's First Strange Mountain - is famous for the martial arts films of writer Kim Dung and Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio - Pu Songling. The 11km journey through 99 bends has become the most special point in the journey to conquer this place. Especially: You will conquer the mountain by the longest, most majestic and modern cable car system in Asia (98-cabin cable car with a length of 7,455m)
• At the top of the mountain, the group visited  Lang Tieu Dai - Thien Mon Son Square  , where the widest view can be seen for thousands of miles, covering the entire beautiful scenery of this area.
• Ghost Valley  Road – A unique cliff path, only found at Thien Mon Mountain, associated with the legend of the creation of the Ghost Valley Divine Art by Ghost Valley Master. The group passed through ancient spaces of chivalry with Thien Son Sect, Ban Long Nhai, Tieu Ngao Giang Ho, Linh Ho Sung,…
• In addition, you can also experience the thrill at  San Dao Kinh  - a 160m long glass bridge on the cliff, you can see the entire scene below your feet from a height of 1500m.
• Take 12 escalators to admire  the Thien Mon Gate of Heaven  - a place carved by Mother Nature after a great flood. In addition, you can conquer 999 stone steps to visit the Vong Nguyet Dai, burn incense at the Prayer Platform, touch the head of the lucky Copper Pi Xiu,...

Lunch:  The group has a typical lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, the group continues to admire the sights:

• Phoenix Citadel  - Ancient citadel, with breathtaking check-in spots such as Bac Mon and Nam Hoa Mon Citadel.
• On the way, the group visited  Chu Dan Co Square, Van Danh Tower, and the Phoenix statue  turning its head meaningfully.
• Cruise on  the Da Giang River , enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river, feel the cool, clear water.

Evening:  Dinner at a local restaurant. Then, the group returns to the hotel to rest.

The group can freely walk around to explore and enjoy the magical night scene here, with tea shops, restaurants, etc. creating a sparkling Phoenix Ancient Town in the middle of the night.

DAY 3: PHOENIX ANCIENT TOWN (3 meals)

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel. Then, the group starts to visit:

• Phoenix Panda Garden – home to 8 adorable pandas: LiDui, Fufu, Qingfeng, Yulei, Jing'an, Xing'an, Longsheng and Huahong. [including tram in the area]

Lunch:  The group has a typical lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, the group continues to admire the sights:

• Visit and admire 10 typical bridges: Hongqiao (Rainbow Bridge) - Tuyet Bridge - Vu Bridge - Vu Bridge - Phong Bridge - Nam Hoa Dai Kieu - Moon Bridge.
• Experience the adventure at Cau Da Nhay - Cau Go
• Phoenix Citadel  - Ancient citadel, with breathtaking check-in spots such as Bac Mon and Nam Hoa Mon Citadel.
• On the way, the group visited Chu Dan Co Square, Van Danh Tower, and the Phoenix statue turning its head meaningfully.
• Take a boat trip on the Da Giang River to see the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river and feel the cool, clear water.

Evening: Have dinner at a local restaurant. Then, the group returns to the hotel to rest. The group is free to walk around and explore the magical night scene here, with tea shops, restaurants, etc. creating a sparkling Phoenix Ancient Town in the middle of the night.

DAY 4: PHOENIX ANCIENT TOWN - ZHANGJIAJIE - WULINGYUAN (3 meals)

Morning:  The group has breakfast at the hotel, checks out. Then, the group departs to visit:

• Xiangxi Miao Village  is the cultural, economic and political center of the Miao people. Famous as Dehang Miao Village, Mac Dung Miao Village, etc., depending on the actual situation, the group will visit and explore the Miao people's  door-blocking custom  with many unique and attractive features.

Lunch:  The group has lunch at  Truong Long Festival  at a local restaurant. Then, the car takes the group to Vu Lang Nguyen - Truong Gia Gioi, on the way stopping to visit

• National Agricultural Garden –  Learn about the unique teas of Xiangxi region.
• Chinese medicine store displays famous medicines -  Chinese traditional medicine cultural space.
• Check in to the new tourist destination in Zhangjiajie that is very hot on social platforms - 72 Ky Lau (including entrance ticket)

Evening:  The group has dinner at a local restaurant and then returns to  the 5-star hotel  to check in and rest in  Wulingyuan.   You can register to watch the famous show  Mi Li Xiangxi  or  Ancient Love , with special performances depicting the life and culture of  the Miao, Tujia, and Bai peoples  (at your own expense).

DAY 5: WU LING YUAN (3 meals)

Morning:   After breakfast at the hotel.

You have two program options

Program 1: Free time to visit, shop and enjoy specialties at Khe Bo Walking Street - one of the famous ancient streets in Vu Lang Nguyen. (You pay for your own lunch)

Program 2: Join the tour to explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (at your own expense) - if you register, lunch will be included.

• Experience the Bailong Elevator – the world's highest outdoor elevator  or  the Thien Tu Son Cable Car. This place is known as Phong Tam Thien Thuy Bat Bach, at an altitude of 1,214m.
• Admire the natural "Great Wall" and Me Hon Tower.
• The group admired Hallelujah Mountain - the Southern Sky Pillar . This is the famous flying mountain in the movie Avatar.
• Admire the World's First Bridge  - a natural stone bridge located between two majestic, steep mountains, 357m high and over 40m long.

Evening:  The group has dinner at a local restaurant and then returns to the hotel to check in and rest in Vu Lang Nguyen .

DAY 6: WU LANG YUAN - HCMC (3 meals)

The tour program may change in accordance with traffic conditions, government regulations of the two countries, actual weather or changes in flight schedules by the airline. The company reserves the right to change or cancel any attractions that may affect the safety of guests.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

• Round-trip international airfare direct from   Ho Chi Minh City – Zhangjiajie  Including 07kg carry-on baggage and 20kg checked baggage.

Departure: VJ2552 SGN - DYG 15:25 – 20:30

Return leg: VJ2553 DYG – SGN 21:30 – 01:00 (+1)

• Airport taxes of 2 countries, aviation security insurance and fuel surcharges.
• Chinese Visa for Group Entry.
• 4-star hotel. Standard 1 room, 2-3 guests/room:
• PHCT: Grand Phoenix Hotel (or equivalent)
• Zhangjiajie: Vienna / ShangShui Hotel (or similar).
• Wulingyuan: Sheng Duo Ming Ge Hoel (or equivalent).
• Meals as per program, included
• 01 portable meal at the airport
• 01 snack after landing
• 05 breakfasts at the hotel
• 09 main meals with traditional dishes and local specialties
• New tourist car, convenient, comfortable for sightseeing.
• Tickets to visit places according to the program
• Vietnamese delegation leader and local tour guide accompany the group throughout the program.
• Travel insurance.
• Branded gifts.

TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Passport  (must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of return to Vietnam).
• Excess baggage according to airline regulations.
• Service charge for bringing alcohol, beer and soft drinks into the restaurant  (if any).
• Personal expenses  (telephone, laundry, drinks in the mini bar... )
• Personal expenses not mentioned in the inclusions section.
• Food and drinks not mentioned in the program
• Single room surcharge:  VND 4,500,000/guest/tour (if any).
• Mandatory International Service Fee:  36 USD/guest/tour.
• Visa to enter Vietnam (for foreigners):  CONTACT FOR CONSULTATION.
• China entry visa (for foreigners):  CONTACT FOR CONSULTATION.
• Costs incurred in case of flight cancellation.
• VAT invoice

TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY

• Phase 1: Deposit  60% of tour price  after registration.
• Phase 2: Pay the total tour amount 14 days in advance.
• After deposit, if you cancel the tour, you will be fined.
  • Cancel tour after registration  penalty fee 60% deposit  (+ visa fee if any).
  • Cancellation 10 days in advance:  penalty fee equal to 75% of total tour price  (+ visa fee if any) (Calculated by working days).
  • After the above time, penalty fee  = 100% of total tour price   (+ visa fee if any). (Calculated by working days).
• After paying, if you want to cancel the tour, please bring your ID card & payment receipt to the company office to complete the cancellation procedure. The company does not accept cancellations by phone.
• Tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellation of the trip must be notified directly to the Company or by fax, email and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellation by phone is not accepted.

NOTES WHEN REGISTERING FOR TOUR:

• Before registering for a tour, please read carefully the tour program, terms, tour price included and not included in the program.
• Please bring your Passport (original), deposit 50% of the tour price when registering for the tour and complete payment 2 weeks before tour departure.
• Customers with 2 nationalities or Travel documents, please notify the tour sales staff at the time of tour registration and submit the original with related documents (if any).
• Due to the nature of the group tour, the company will be responsible for collecting enough guests (15 adults or more) for the tour to depart on schedule. If the number of guests is less than 15, the company is responsible for notifying the guests 7 days before the departure date and will negotiate a new departure date or refund the full amount to the guests who have registered previously.
• If you have a different nationality, or multiple nationalities. Please proactively notify us before finalizing the tour.
• In case of foreign guests (not overseas Vietnamese), the Chinese side will charge an additional  100 USD/guest .
• For customers over 75 years old, you and your family must commit to ensuring your health condition to be able to join the tour with the company when registering and must have a relative under 60 years old (in good health) accompanying you.
• Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by parents or have a letter of authorization from parents.
• Pregnant customers please inform the company staff for more information. We do not accept pregnant customers from 6 months or more for safety reasons.
• If you require a single room, please pay an additional fee, 02 adults sleeping with 1 child.
• Children and infants tour prices do not include beds. Children and infants who want their own bed must pay the adult tour price.
• Because flights depend on airlines, in some cases flight times may change without prior notice. The order of attractions and the itinerary may change depending on the actual situation but still ensure all the attractions as at the beginning. The hotel name will be officially confirmed on the group meeting day, 02 - 03 days before departure.
• In case you are denied entry to the host country, the company is not responsible.
• Because this tourist visa is a special type, when arriving at the airport, the tour leader will collect your passport and keep it throughout the tour to present to the tourism department when needed.
• If you have ever failed to get a Chinese visa/group visa, please inform the consultant before registering for the tour .

NOTE:  The company is exempted from responsibility during the tour if there are force majeure events due to weather, natural disasters, epidemics, strikes, riots, wars or due to delays or cancellations of planes, trains, ships, trams due to weather or technical reasons... leading to the tour being unable to continue, the company will refund the tour fee to you after deducting the costs of services already performed such as visa fees, airfare, accommodation services... and is not responsible for compensating for any other costs.

VISA ONLY NEEDED:  Passport:  Scan or take a photo, note that the corners must not be missing, flattened 180 degrees, and not sticky to fingers.

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