Prices & Departure Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged provided there is another single traveller booked on the tour date of your choosing.
2012 |
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| 03 MAR - 13 MAR |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 17 MAR - 27 MAR |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 31 MAR - 10 APR |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 14 APR - 24 APR |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 28 APR - 08 MAY |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 12 MAY - 22 MAY |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 26 MAY - 05 JUN |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 09 JUN - 19 JUN |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 23 JUN - 03 JUL |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 07 JUL - 17 JUL |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 21 JUL - 31 JUL |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 04 AUG - 14 AUG |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 18 AUG - 28 AUG |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 01 SEP - 11 SEP |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 15 SEP - 25 SEP |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 29 SEP - 09 OCT |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 13 OCT - 23 OCT |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 27 OCT - 06 NOV |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 10 NOV - 20 NOV |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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2013 |
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| 16 MAR - 26 MAR |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 30 MAR - 09 APR |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 13 APR - 23 APR |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 27 APR - 07 MAY |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 11 MAY - 21 MAY |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 25 MAY - 04 JUN |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 08 JUN - 18 JUN |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 22 JUN - 02 JUL |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 06 JUL - 16 JUL |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 20 JUL - 30 JUL |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 03 AUG - 13 AUG |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 17 AUG - 27 AUG |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 31 AUG - 10 SEP |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 14 SEP - 24 SEP |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 28 SEP - 08 OCT |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 12 OCT - 22 OCT |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 26 OCT - 05 NOV |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 09 NOV - 19 NOV |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| 23 NOV - 03 DEC |
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USD $1,689 |
USD $559 |
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| Beijing - Pre-tour accommodation |
USD $55 |
USD $44 |
| Shanghai - Post-tour accommodation |
USD $55 |
USD $54 |
Chinese Checkers - 11 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Bolt-ons
Make the most of your time away! Listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip. Please note that you will need to book these prior to travel as we cannot always guarantee availability of these activities once you are on holiday.
| The Tang Dynasty Show is a performance of Chang’an music and dance that originated during the time of the illustrious Tang Dynasty. Colourfully choreographed according to various historical records of the ancient arts with a host of singing, dancing and musical instrument playing performers, coupled with simple backdrops and props, this is entertainment that was once fit for a Tang emperor! |
| At the crossroads between East and West, Hong Kong is one of the most exciting cities in the world. Hong Kong has good museums, numerous markets, great seafood, restaurants, bars and nightlife. Jump aboard the comfortable overnight sleeper train from Shanghai direct to Kowloon in central Hong Kong.
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| Datong is an ancient cultural city dating back more than 2,000 years, the region’s biggest attraction is the UNESCO-listed Yungang Caves. Built more than 1,500 years ago, the 53 caves are a treasure trove of ancient Buddhist art comprising a fine collection of carved-sandstone Buddhist figures. The ‘Hanging Temple’ also located outside of Datong was constructed some 1,500 years on a precipitous rockface. Literally hugging the cliff, the temple is a total spectacle.
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| Kunming, an ancient cultural city and home to many of China’s ethnic minorities, is the capital of the beautiful Yunnan Province. Kunming, known as the ‘City of Perpetual Spring’, is surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery including the unique Stone Forest - a unique 270 million year old limestone karst formation of bundled rocky grey outcrops, resembling a petrified forest. |
| Renowned for it’s striking, if bizarre scenery - vast areas of karst limestone outcrops that rise up from flat rice paddy fields, Guilin is often the subject of Chinese painting. The Lijiang River cruise is a true pleasure that offers an endless procession of peaks and simple villages. Charming Yangshuo, a river town lined with cafes and little shops selling handicrafts, clothing and curios, offers gentle respite far from the madding crowds of the cities.
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| The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the three most important Chinese Holidays, together with Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival. Held in the Summer (usually June, on the 5th day of the 5th month of the Chinese lunar calendar), the festival is an occasion to ward off disease and evil spirits.
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Experiences
If you are interesting in trips with similar experiences to this one, then check out some of the ones we've listed below.
| Want to see how the other half live? Then take a look at our selection of tours that visit all the best palaces and forts around the world. Many of the wonderfully ornate edifices that we visit are now historical museums and sites of interest allowing you to have a good old look around. And when you've had your fill of sightseeing, it's time to live like a king and stay in one of the many hotels that have been converted from a palace or fort! |
| Plan your trip to coincide with many of our destinations most fascinating and entertaining festivals. Witness the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel in Egypt, see the incredible ice sculptures at China's Harbin Ice Festival, get messy at Holi - India's festival of colour or join the technicoloured congregation of camels, cattle and humanity at the Pushkar Camel Fair. |
| The discovery of despotic Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi’s army of 2,200-year-old terracotta warriors occurred in 1974 when local farmers digging a well stumbled upon the site. Qin (a man heavily pre-occupied by death and his legacy) enlisted 700,000 people over some 36 years to create his tomb and had the warriors made in order to be buried near him to protect him in the afterlife. His burial complex is also said to contain 48 tombs for his concubines who were buried alive with the emperor upon his death, a fate also reserved for workers, to prevent the location and design of the tomb from becoming public knowledge. |
| Some say it can be seen from space, but unless you’re a top gun at NASA, perhaps you’ll never know. Instead, experience the real deal. One of the Seven Wonders of the World and an enduring symbol of Chinese civilisation and genius, the UNESCO protected Great Wall of China was built as a defensive structure to protect China against marauding invaders from the north. |
What You See and What You Get
Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.
Trip Highlights
- Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, UNESCO listed Emperor's Summer Palace, Silk Alley markets, Cloisonne Factory, Hutong area of Beijing, Chinese Acrobatic Show
- Luoyang – UNESCO listed Longman Caves and stone carvings, White Horse Buddhist Temple, Peony Square activities
- Shanghai - Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jade Buddha Temple, The Bund and Old Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, Huang River skyline of Pudong City
| - Badaling - UNESCO listed Great Wall of China
- Xi'an - UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors, Clay warrior workshop, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall and bike ride, Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque and market.
- Suzhou - UNESCO listed gardens, Grand Canal and waterways, Silk factory, Humble Administrator’s Garden
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What's Included
- 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners including a traditional Chinese meal in Beijing and a hot pot dinner in Xi'an
- 2 overnight trains (soft sleeper cabin)
- Rickshaw ride through Beijings Hutongs
- Shanghai - Huangpu River Cruise
- Touring of Beijing, Luoyang, Xi'an, Shanghai and Suzhou
- English speaking specialist guides at local sights
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 11
| - 8 nights 3-4 star hotels
- Chinese acrobatic performance
- Xi’an - bike ride on medieval City Wall
- Suzhou - historic Grand Canal cruise
- Tour leader escorted for groups of 6 or more
- All relevant transfers and transportation
- High speed train journey between Luoyang and Xi'an
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What's Not Included
- International flights and visa
- Entrance Fees: $130 USD
| - Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3 - 5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
- Tipping Kitty: $65 USD

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Hotels
We have listed below the accommodation most likely to be used on this tour. Please note that while we cannot guarantee that these will be the exact properties that you will stay at, any alternatives we use will be of a similar standard with similar facilities. 'Our Rating' indicates how we feel each property rates according to normal Western hotel standards. 'Local Rating' indicates how the property is categorised/rated locally.
The Rainbow is a contemporary hotel with comfortable, elegant rooms.
| Our Rating: Standard —
Local Rating: 3 Star Hotel
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Train - 4 berth soft sleeper cabin - Beijing
Soft sleeper cabins are private compartments which have four bunks - two upper and two lower. A door separate the compartment from the aisle and bedding and pillows are provided. Each bunk is equipped with a small reading lamp. Temperature controls are installed alongside the door. Generally, the facilities include a clothes rack, slippers, clothes brush, stainless steel thermos, fine porcelain teacup, a waste bin and wall socket.
| Our Rating: Simple —
Local Rating: Train
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New Friendship Hotel - Luoyang
The New Friendship is modern hotel with a beautiful garden of bridges, brooks and peonies.
| Our Rating: Standard —
Local Rating: 3 Star Hotel
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Wan Nian Grand Hotel - Xi'an
The Wan Nian Grand is a comfortable, friendly hotel with light, good sized rooms.
| Our Rating: Superior —
Local Rating: 4 Star Hotel
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Shanghai Paradise Hotel - Shanghai
The Paradise is a smart, modern hotel with good sized rooms and good facilities.
| Our Rating: Superior —
Local Rating: 4 Star Hotel
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Postcards
Here's what some of our past travellers have written in to us and said about their experiences on this trip.
On the go China have a great team - this is made up from their friendly and warm personality. The tour size was just enough that we all got to know each other and enjoy all of the chinese customs. I do plan to return to China in the future and look foward to the changes that occur.
Kelly Brewster, May 2011
We found the whole trip the best and would recomend it to our friends. Our tour leader was the greatest, very helpful and we felt safe and happy with her. I would like to thank everyone, I will remember this trip forever. It was the best!
Thank you.
Frank & Barbara Dyjak, May 2011
The information given by the national and local guides was very good and I learnt a lot about each place visited.
The guides were also very helpful in telling us where to go for a meal and what can we do in our free time.
Peter, May 2011
We found our guide to be a wonderful, very friendly, efficient, well organized and very knowledgeable. She gave us information on local shopping opportunities, the best local shops. She made our trip in China very special. Because of our wonderful experience here, we will be keen to take another ''On The Go'' tour in the future and we will definitely recommend your company and China to our friends. Thank rou for allowing us to have this wonderful opportunity.
Marion, Michael, May 2011
As a group we found Feng, our tour leader, very informative, patient, thoughtful, very helpful and with a great sense of humour - in short- she made our holiday very memorable and enjoyable.
Jacqui, Debbie, Simon, Jo, May 2011
Thanks on the go and especially big thank you to Feng, our guide, who made our holiday such a pleasure. We had a wonderful time in China!
Neil and Karen Maitland, Apr 2011
This was my first multiple day group tour and it was exceptional! Very well organized and executed. Mandy, our guide, was enthusiastic & knowledgeable.
Yvonne, Apr 2011
Hello Charlie,
We are back from China, and just wanted to let you know that our vacation was one that we will always remember. Everything was more than expected: excellent organization, wonderful tour guides (specially Chris), luxurious hotels, delicious food, beautiful sightseeing places, etc. We totally recommend "On The Go Tours" to others. Will probably contact your company again in the future for other adventures.
Thank you very much, and Happy Holidays!!!
Tomas Fernandez and Luis Presiga, Nov 2010