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CHINA NO SHOPPING: BEIJING - CAPITAL OF LIGHTS

Tour code: CN029.055 days 4 nightsDeparts from Ho Chi Minh CityVIETJET AIR

From 22,990,000 VND

17,490,000 VND

Beijing is regarded as a gathering place of great architectural heritage, glorious historical stories and distinctive culture spanning many dynasties. On this China tour, you will visit the world-famous wonder, the Great Wall, a magnificent defensive structure stretching thousands of kilometers. Next is a journey to explore the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace complex in the world. The journey also brings opportunities to experience traditional culture, enjoy distinctive cuisine and feel the modern rhythm of a city more than a thousand years old. This is an ideal trip for those who love history and culture and want to discover the ancient yet modern beauty of one of Asia's greatest capitals. This is an ideal suggestion within the Beijing and Asia tour portfolio. Gateway is proud to be a travel partner accompanying thousands of guests on every journey.

Highlights

  • NO MANDATORY SHOPPING STOPS
  • FREE ENTRY TICKET TO THE GREAT WALL
  • FREE ENTRY TICKET TO THE PALACE MUSEUM
  • Experience distinctive cuisine: Peking roast duck
  • Explore the Forbidden City – the magnificent imperial palace heritage
  • Admire the beauty of the Summer Palace – a masterpiece of garden architecture
  • Conquer the Great Wall – the greatest wonder under heaven
  • Explore the long-standing history and culture of Beijing in the Hutong old quarter

Sights: Summer Palace - Great Wall - Forbidden City - Wangfujing Street - No Shopping

Itinerary

Passengers gather at Tan Son Nhat International Airport – International Departures – 2nd floor. The tour guide greets and assists you with check-in for the departure to Beijing – China.
Estimated flight: VJ3948 SGN – PKX 18:05 – 00:05 (The flight does not include meals; passengers should prepare their own)
Upon arrival at Beijing Daxing International Airport, the group completes immigration procedures. The local coach and tour guide meet the group at the airport, then depart for the hotel to check in and rest.
Overnight at the hotel.

The group has breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, the tour guide takes the group sightseeing:
Summer Palace – Summer Palace Complex: The work was built by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty to celebrate his mother's birthday. It was also a place where imperial relatives liked to come for leisure and entertainment. It is no exaggeration to say this was the earliest “premium resort” in Asia. The palace is not only a beautiful park but also a masterpiece of architecture, with great precision and an exceptional sense of feng shui. Here, you can admire landmark structures such as the East Palace Gate Area, Hall of Longevity, Kunming Lake, Fragrant Buddhist Pavilion, …

Di Hòa Viên
Summer Palace
Beijing National Stadium (Beijing Bird's Nest Stadium) – a modern cultural symbol of China with its distinctive elliptical architecture; from afar it looks like a huge bird's nest, which is why it is also called the Bird's Nest Stadium. It hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, and also the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 Winter Olympics, making Beijing the first city in the world to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics. (Exterior photos)
Sân vận động Quốc gia Bắc Kinh
Beijing National Stadium
Free time to sightsee and shop on Wangfujing Street – Beijing's most famous and bustling shopping street, home to many well-known shopping centers, from handicraft shops to the largest bookstores not only in Beijing but in all of China.
Đại lộ Vương Phủ Tỉnh vào ban ngày
Wangfujing Street in the daytime
Đại lộ Vương Phủ Tỉnh nhộn nhịp về đêm
Wangfujing Street bustling at night
The group has lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

The group has breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the group sets off for sightseeing:
The Great Wall – a famous wonder known as the “Greatest Wonder of China” and recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987. This famous wall was built from earth and stone from the 5th century BC with the purpose of protecting the country against invading armies. The most famous section was built from 220 BC to 200 BC under Qin Shi Huang – the first emperor of China. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Great Wall has witnessed the rise and fall of countless Chinese dynasties. It still stands majestically there like a loyal guardian, watching the course of events and history turn. (The group visits Juyongguan Pass)

Vạn Lý Trường Thành
Great Wall
Shichahai (Shichahai), the jewel in the heart of Beijing, is a beautiful chain of lakes surrounded by charming ancient streets. It is a place where the tranquility of nature blends with a lively rhythm of life, with tea shops, traditional restaurants and small boats drifting on the water.
Thập Sát Hải
Shichahai
During the autumn foliage season, the Shichahai sightseeing spot is replaced by:
Ginkgo Avenue at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse (Ginkgo Diaoyutai) – regarded by Beijing residents as a stunning symbol of autumn. When autumn arrives, hundreds of ginkgo trees along the avenue turn a dazzling golden yellow, with golden leaves carpeting the path and creating a scene like a painting. The calmness and magical atmosphere of this place make everyone want to stop, admire and keep unforgettable moments amid the poetic nature of Beijing autumn.
Đại lộ Ngân Hạnh Ginkgo Diaoyutai
Ginkgo Avenue at Diaoyutai
The group has lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

The group has breakfast at the hotel. The tour guide takes the group sightseeing:
Tiananmen Square – the largest central square in the world, with 600 years of history, a source of pride for Beijing, along with surrounding structures of cultural and historical significance such as the Tiananmen Gate, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong,… Today, it is also the venue for many major cultural and political events.

Quảng trường Thiên An Môn
Tiananmen Square
The Palace Museum (Forbidden City) – Located in the heart of what was formerly Beijing, it was the residence of dynasties from the mid-Ming to the late Qing. The complex covers a total area of 720,000 m2, with 800 palaces and 9,999 rooms, built over 14 consecutive years. Most of the palace roofs are covered with yellow glazed tiles, a color that symbolizes the Chinese court. The palace walls are painted bright red, symbolizing solemnity, happiness and good fortune. It can be said that this citadel is a symbol of the power of emperors and of China's feudal dynasties. In 1987, UNESCO classified this site as the largest ancient wooden building complex in the world and recognized it as a World Heritage Site.
Tử Cấm Thành
Forbidden City
Note: Due to regulations on the number of Forbidden City tickets sold, if Forbidden City tickets cannot be booked, the replacement sightseeing spot will be:
Temple of Heaven Park (Altar of Heaven): With an architectural design modeled on the emperor's crown, this is where, every year, the Ming and Qing emperors came to perform the “Sacrifice to Heaven” and “Prayer for Blessings” rituals, praying for peace across the realm and for the annual grain harvest.
Công viên Thiên Đàn
Temple of Heaven Park
Hutong Old Quarter is a maze of narrow, winding alleys that gives the feeling of having entered another world. It preserves traditional houses with unique architecture and is a vivid testament to Beijing's long history and culture.
Phố cổ Hutong
Hutong Old Quarter
The group has lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
At the scheduled time, the coach takes the group to the airport to check in for the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Estimated flight: VJ3949 PKX – SGN 03:00 – 06:55/ 01:05 – 05:10
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the group leader says goodbye and looks forward to welcoming you on your next journeys.
(The order of the program may change according to the actual situation of the tour, but all sightseeing spots in the program will still be fully covered)
Note: The timing of yellow and red foliage depends greatly on the weather conditions at the time of sightseeing. This is a force majeure situation. We appreciate your understanding.

Departures and prices

DepartsReturnsAdultChild 5–11Single room
9 Dec 202613 Dec 202617,490,000 VND15,741,000 VND+4,500,000 VND
13 Jan 202717 Jan 202717,490,000 VND15,741,000 VND+4,500,000 VND
20 Jan 202724 Jan 202717,490,000 VND15,741,000 VND+4,500,000 VND
10 Mar 202714 Mar 202717,490,000 VND15,741,000 VND+4,500,000 VND
24 Mar 202728 Mar 202717,490,000 VND15,741,000 VND+4,500,000 VND

Price includes

Airfare according to the itinerary includes 7kg carry-on and 20kg checked baggage. (In case of purchasing individual ticket tours: according to airline conditions)
Note: Airfare does not include seat selection or seating arrangements together; if you have a need, please register in advance (with fee). Seat selection depends on availability and the fee set by the airline at the time of purchase.
Overnight at a local 4-star standard hotel: 2 adults per room; a triple room will be arranged when necessary and notified to customers in advance.
Transportation for transfers and sightseeing according to the program
Meals according to the program
One-time entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
Group visa for Vietnamese nationals entering China.
Travel insurance with a maximum contract value of 735,000,000 VND/case. Guests aged 85 and above must purchase a separate travel insurance package (fee depends on the itinerary and the guest's age).
A tour guide from Vietnam sees the group off and welcomes it back at Tan Son Nhat, and a tour guide from China meets the group.
Gifts from the travel company.
Drinking water on the bus: 1 bottle/guest/sightseeing day.
Value-added tax (VAT) invoice according to state regulations.

Price excludes

Tan Son Nhat airport pick-up and drop-off vehicle
Passport (must be valid for more than 6 months - calculated from the date of re-entry into Vietnam).
Single room supplement.
Excess baggage fees, transportation outside the itinerary.
Sticker visa for foreign nationals entering China.
Visa fees for re-entry into Vietnam if you hold a foreign passport with a single-entry visa to Vietnam.
Other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions.
Fee for Chinese sticker visa in case of force majeure due to changes in China's entry visa policy.
Tips for tour guide and driver.
- Adults: 2 USD/guest for the night before departure and 5 USD/guest/day.
- Children (from 2 to 11 years old): 100% of adult fee
- Infants (under 2 years old): free
- Free days in the program (if any): tips are waived.

CHILDREN'S PRICES

Children under 2 years old: 40% of adult tour price (sharing bed with adults)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 90% of adult tour price (no separate bed)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 100% of adult tour price (with separate bed)
Children aged 11 and above: 100% of adult tour priceNote: Children under 2 years old do not have a seat on the plane, do not include baggage according to airline regulations and some other services.

OTHER NOTES

The tour programme is an all-inclusive package combining sightseeing and shopping. Customers may not split from the group on their own in any form, and unused services will not be refunded. If you need to split from the group, you must inform the company at the time of registration so it can be considered, and you will be charged the applicable fee (this fee is non-refundable).After receiving a visa for any reason, if you do not join the group tour with the Company, the Company has the right to report the cancellation of your issued visa to the authorities and will not refund any costs.If you already hold a visa, the reduced cost is 800,000 VND
If your visa is refused, the non-refundable visa fee is 1,500,000 VND per person.
If you buy a standalone air ticket and your visa is refused, the non-refundable visa fee is 1,500,000 VND, plus airfare according to the airline's conditions.Tour programmes operating international flight segments on the following airlines do not include in-flight meals: Vietjet Air (VJ), Vanilla Air (JW), AirAsia (AK), Jetstar Asia Airways (3K), Pacific Airlines (BL), Thai AirAsia (FD), Tiger Air (TR), T'way Airlines (TW)...
Domestic flight segments of airlines within the host country do not include in-flight meals.

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