Super Promo Ancient China Route V2

Tour details

ADVANTAGEOUS ACTIVITY PACKAGE – X LARGE 520 USD instead of 460 USD

Big Shanghai Tour with Lunch (90 USD)

Terra Cotta Museum & Muslim Quarter with Lunch (90 USD)

Ancient Shaolin Temple with Lunch (130 USD)

Great Wall & Summer Palace with Lunch (110 USD)

Big Beijing Tour with Lunch (100 USD)

SAMPLE (etc.) HOTELS

SHANGHAI

4* Starr Hotel etc.

HANGZHOU

4* Relax Hotel etc.

XI’AN

4* Jian Guo Hotel etc.

DENGFENG

4* Zhongzhou Intermega Hotel etc.

BEIJING

4* Howard Johnson Paragon etc.

Participation Condition

This trip is arranged with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.

Visa

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Our VISA PROCEDURE for CHINA tours is as follows.

Documents to be submitted to us

PLEASE REQUEST THEM DIRECTLY FROM OUR GUESTS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION AND HAVE THEM SENT TO US.

- We kindly ask you to send us a full-page scan of the passengers' passport image. There should be no reflection, glare, or clipping at the edges, etc.

- An up-to-date Multilingual Criminal Record Certificate must be obtained (Guests with any record cannot obtain a Chinese Visa.)

After these 2 documents are delivered to us, we request the invitation document from our local agency in China. It takes approximately 7 days to arrive.

After the invitation document reaches us, we send the passenger's passport, criminal record certificate, invitation text, and a few documents concerning us, along with the passenger's contact information, to Ligarba Tourism.

Then, Ligarba Tourism contacts the passengers one by one and obtains the documents from our guests. (Including the passport) and applies for a group visa. It takes approximately 3 weeks to result and costs 200 USD per person. Visa payment is made directly by the guests to Ligarba Tourism.

Passengers applying for a Chinese Visa cannot use their passport to travel to another country during the visa application process; their passports will remain at the consulate throughout the application period. After the visa is finalized, they can collect it from Ligarba Tourism themselves, or Ligarba Tourism can courier it to our guests.

We need to start the procedures up to 65 days before the tour departure, otherwise the visas may be at risk.

Ordinary Passport                -            Visa required                       

People's Republic of China; Holders of Ordinary Passports (Burgundy Passport) are subject to a visa. Holders of Special Passports (Green Passport), Service Passports, and Diplomatic Passports are exempt from visa requirements for trips with a stay of up to 30 days without obtaining a Chinese visa.

Health

Those who regularly use medication should bring more medication than needed. Not all kinds of medicine may be available. In addition, if you have a serious health problem (heart, blood pressure, diabetes, etc.), it is beneficial to carry a signed document with you. We also recommend not drinking tap water and drinking water from a sealed bottle that you open yourself for the first time.

Flight Durations

Istanbul - Shanghai               10 hr 30 min

Beijing - Istanbul               10 hr 25 min

Optional Tours & Activities

Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency of the service center with a minimum participation requirement of 10 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not met, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the price, content, or used vehicle of a single tour/activity may vary. In addition, the times of the annual tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of the museums, ruins, or venues at the destination and according to weather conditions.

Meals

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., there may be distances exceeding km. Accommodation may be provided for 3 persons, but the bed offered to the 3rd person may be smaller than standard beds. A triple room consists of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Extra beds are those offered as foldable beds or rollaway beds, and for reservations for the 3rd person and/or children, the possibility of local noise and the type of bed having been accepted is deemed to have been declared. Child discounts apply only to one (1) child staying with 2 adults and matching the age groups specified in the conditions. Breakfasts included in the tour program are offered according to the service charge for the provided accommodation and are generally served as continental breakfast with a limited menu consisting of cheese, bread, tea, or coffee; they may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups.

Currency

The currency of the People's Republic of China is the Yuan. It is recommended that you bring USD and its denominations with you.

Time Zone

 There is a 5-hour difference between Turkey and China. When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 17:00 in China.

Clothing and Necessary Items

It is recommended to bring T-shirts, short- and long-sleeved shirts, various cotton pants, and comfortable walking clothes that can be easily put on and taken off for daytime activities and evenings. Besides that, you can also bring an umbrella, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, video cameras, their chargers, and spare memory cards. Although China, with its very large area, shows different climatic characteristics from region to region, it is generally a country with four seasons. Summers are extremely humid, so temperatures are felt more strongly. Spring and autumn are mild.

Food Culture

Chinese cuisine is extremely rich, reflecting the regional characteristics of the geography. Peking duck, dumplings prepared with different fillings and eaten with sauces, and sweet mustard sauces are features of the country's cuisine. Keep in mind that it is a cuisine different from Turkish cuisine.

Shopping

 China is a true shopping paradise. From electronics to textiles, you can find every product you are looking for in a very wide range.

Important Notes

Having a passport and/or obtaining a visa (i.e. for the required destination/passport) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. Passport police have the authority to let you into the country. Papua Tur is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the passenger. Papua Tur is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or the times before the current excursion and flight may change. Papua Tur ensures that this software is reported as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour accepting that flight details may change. Passengers aged 0-2 do not pay for seat allocation and seat services. Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and are done panoramically with commentary from inside the vehicle, with ruin site entries at intervals of up to 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, are subject to the local authorities on the day and place of the tour; if it is not allowed to visit or enter, or if there are closed roads due to any event, and if it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions, Papua Tur is not responsible for carrying out the said tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted.

What's included
  • Round-trip economy class plane ticket on Turkish Airlines on the routes Istanbul (IST) – Beijing (PEK) // Shanghai (PVG) – Istanbul (IST)
  • Airport taxes
  • Accommodation with breakfast in 4* hotels for a total of 8 nights: 1 night in Shanghai, 1 night in Hangzhou, 2 nights in Xi'an, 1 night in Dengfeng, and 3 nights in Beijing
  • All transfers by train and plane during the tour
  • Transfers between the airport – hotel – airport
  • Zhujiajiao Tour
  • Longjing Tea Fields Tour
  • Hefang Cultural Street Visit
  • Longmen Grottoes Tour
  • All transfers by private bus
  • Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistance services
  • Hotel and tourist city taxes
  • Travel and health insurance (an additional premium applies for those over 65)
Not included
  • Departure tax stamp
  • Lunch and dinner not specified in the program
  • China Visa
  • Optional Tours
  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver tips and gratuities are excluded.
Tour Program
Istanbul - Beijing
We meet at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal and, after ticketing, baggage, and boarding procedures, depart for Beijing on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon our arrival in Shanghai in the late afternoon, we transfer to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Pekin
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, you will have free time. Those who wish may join, on an optional basis, the Great Wall & Summer Palace with Lunch tour (110 USD) organized by our guide. Our tour’s first stop will be the Great Wall, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and whose construction began in 220 BC in order to prevent invasions from the north by Central Asian Turks; after visiting it, we will have lunch and then visit the magnificent Summer Palace on the shores of Kunming Lake. The Summer Palace is the best-preserved imperial garden and palace complex in China, located northwest of Beijing. Its history dates back to the Jin Dynasty in the 12th century, but its present form was shaped during the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century under Emperor Qianlong. The emperor had it built to escape the crowded atmosphere of the main palace and to relax in close contact with nature. The palace was damaged during the Second Opium War in 1860 and was later restored by Cixi with funds allocated from the state’s naval budget. Although known as a controversial anecdote, the detailed restorations carried out at that time are the reason for the palace’s present elegance. Afterwards, we will see the Beijing Olympic Stadium, nicknamed the Bird’s Nest, from the outside and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Pekin
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, you will have free time. Those who wish may join the optional Great Beijing Tour with Lunch (100 USD), organized by our guide. We will visit Tiananmen Square, where Mao Zedong proclaimed the People's Republic of China and which is remembered for the protests that shook the world in 1989. One of the largest city squares in the world, this area is one of China’s important symbols. Around the square are important buildings such as the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum. After our visit to the square, we head to the Forbidden City. Located in the center of Beijing, this magnificent imperial palace served as the home of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most splendid examples of traditional Chinese architecture. Comprising approximately 980 buildings and more than 8,000 rooms, this vast complex symbolizes the power of the Chinese Empire with its red walls, golden-roofed halls, stone courtyards, and elegant gardens. After our visit to the Forbidden City, we continue to the Temple of Heaven tour. The Temple of Heaven, a sacred temple where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed to the god of heaven for a good harvest, was designed in accordance with the Chinese cosmological belief that “heaven is round and earth is square.” Its circular structures adorned with blue tiles, wooden carvings, and expansive green spaces offer visitors a captivating atmosphere. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Pekin - Luoyang - Dengfeng
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we transfer to Luoyang by high-speed train (the transfer will be by plane or train depending on availability). Upon arrival, we will visit the Longmen Grottoes. Carved into the cliffs along the Yi River, the Longmen Grottoes are a magnificent archaeological complex consisting of thousands of Buddha statues, niches, and temples, and are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Construction of this structure began in the 5th century and reached its peak during the Tang Dynasty. As a result of this massive project spanning 1,400 years, more than 100,000 Buddha statues, over 2,000 niches, more than 60 pagodas, and 2,800 inscriptions were created. After our visit, we transfer to Dengfeng. Overnight at our hotel.
Dengfeng - Luoyang - Xi’an
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we will have free time. Those who wish may join the optional Shaolin Temple Tour with lunch (130 USD), organized by our guide. Located at the foot of Song Mountain, this temple, one of the most famous temples of Chinese Buddhism and built in the 5th century, is known not only as a religious center but also as the birthplace of Kung Fu. Founded 1,500 years ago during the Northern Wei Dynasty, the temple quickly became one of the most important temples of Buddhism. Over the centuries, the monks developed a special system combining meditation and physical endurance, making martial arts part of a spiritual discipline. The temple also houses sacred structures such as the Mahavira Hall and the Bronze Hall. In addition, there is the Pagoda Forest at the back, which contains more than 240 specially built stone pagodas. Each of these stones is the tomb of a monk, and each one was erected in the name of an important monk who lived here. Today, Shaolin Temple is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list and reflects the depth of Chinese culture. After our tour, we head to Luoyang to transfer to Xi'an. Upon our arrival in Luoyang, we take the high-speed train to Xi'an and proceed to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Xi'an
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional lunch-inclusive Terra Cotta Museum & Muslim Quarter tour (90 USD), organized by our guide. We will visit the “Underground Army” museum, known as the Terra Cotta Warriors, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, created to protect the tomb of Shi Huang, China’s first emperor. This army, discovered by chance in 1974 by a farmer, houses 8,000 “Terra Cotta,” or “baked clay,” soldiers, each with a different facial expression and posture. These sculptures were prepared as a “spirit army,” with the belief that they would protect the emperor even after his death. During our visit, we will have the opportunity to witness the emperor’s power and the level of craftsmanship of the period. After our tour, we return to Xi’an. Before transferring to our hotel, we will visit the Muslim Quarter, founded by Muslim merchants according to their own traditions and customs. With its lively bazaar, local shops, and restaurants, we observe cultural blending and separation. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Xi'an - Hangzhou
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Hangzhou. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a pleasant boat tour on West Lake, which has become a symbol of love and loyalty with its scenery and legends, such as a love story that took place thousands of years ago. After the tour, we visit the Longjing Tea Fields, where one of China’s most famous green teas is grown. We will learn about the tea-making process and observe the lush green fields. Then we head to Hefang Cultural Street. Guests will have free time in the area, where they can purchase various handicrafts. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Hangzhou - Shanghai
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Shanghai. Our tour’s first stop is Zhujiajiao, known as “Shanghai’s Water Town” and also called “The Venice of China.” In this ancient town, which has managed to preserve its traditional architecture to the present day, we take a walk among streets and canals whose history dates back 1,700 years. We explore stone bridges, historic houses, and local market areas, feeling the peaceful atmosphere of ancient China. After our enchanting boat tour on the canals, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Shanghai - Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, you will have free time. Those who wish may join the optional Lunch Included Great Shanghai Tour (90 USD), organized by our guide. Our first stop on the tour is Yu Garden. A traditional Chinese garden dating back to the Ming Dynasty, Yu Garden reflects traditional Chinese architecture with its pond, stone bridges, and pavilions. While touring Yu Garden, we will also have the opportunity to take part in a Tea Ceremony, where we will delve deeper into Chinese culture. Next, we will explore the Cheng Huang Miao area, known for its narrow streets, street food, and handicraft stalls that reflect the atmosphere of old Shanghai. Our next stop on the tour is The Bund, located on the banks of the Huangpu River and turning into a dazzling light show in the evening. Afterwards, we will have free time at Xintiandi, where modern and traditional elements blend together, and on Nanjing Road, Shanghai’s most famous shopping street. After our excursion, we transfer to Shanghai Airport for our flight to Istanbul. Following baggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight. We spend the night on the plane.
Istanbul
Our tour and services end with our arrival at Istanbul Airport in the early hours of the morning.