16-Day China and Japan Express: Beijing to Tokyo

Tour Code: 759867
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Departure CityDeparture City
Beijing
End CityEnd City
Tokyo
DurationDuration
16 days
LanguageLanguage
English
Group SizeGroup Size
Max. 16 travelers
Group TypeGroup Type
Group Tour
OperatorOperator

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16-Day China and Japan Express: Beijing to Tokyo-map
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Includes & Excludes

Includes
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Train, local bus, air-con bus, sea ferry, boat, walking, plane, bullet train.
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Hotels (12 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities), traditional inn (1 nt, shared facilities), overnight train (1nt)
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3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
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Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Shanghai
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple, Kōyasan. Great Wall excursion and entrance (Beijing). Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour. Terracotta Warriors excursion (Xi'an). Master of the Nets Garden visit (Suzhou). Shanghai orientation walk. Chinese acrobat performance (Shanghai). Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit. Miyajima excursion with floating torii gate visit. Nijo Castle and gardens visit (Kyoto). Gion walk. Fushimi Inari shrine visit. Lake Ashino-ko boat ride. Traditional ryokan stay with kaiseki meal. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Excludes
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What are the tipping guidelines for this trip? Traditionally in China tipping is not expected and thus there is no need to tip in restaurants and your general interaction with locals; however, tipping is customary - though not compulsory - in the tourism industry and not only shows an expression of satisfaction it may also be of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels.

Tipping for service is not practiced in Japan. Leaving money at restaurants, in taxis etc will simply cause confusion.

Tipping within the travel industry is standard to recognize the guide for a great experience. Our CEOs work hard to make your trip special. If you’re happy with their service, a tip of $5–$7 per day is a great way to say thanks, though the final amount is completely up to you.

There are times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your CEO may offer to collect the money and tip as a group.

Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from 1 to 3 USD per person per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. A suggestion would be for each group member to contribute anonymously by putting their tip into an envelope. This often works the best and the group as a whole should gather to present the gift to the recipient(s), offering their thanks and showing their appreciation. This method brings the action out into the open, allowing for a friendly and appreciative interaction between the group and the recipient(s).
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What should I consider when planning my personal expenses and discretionary spending for this itinerary? Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
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What activities are optional on this trip? Beijing
- The Pearl Market (Free)
- Drum and Bell Tower Visit (30CNY per person)

Mutianyu
- Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)
- Cable Car at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)

Shanghai
- Yuyuan Garden (40CNY per person)

Miyajima
- Mt. Misen Visit (Free-2000JPY per person)

Kyoto
- Zen Gardens of Ryōan-ji (600JPY per person)

Tokyo
- Ginza Shopping (Free)
- Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free)
- Ueno Park Visit (Free)
- Meiji Shrine Visit (Free-1000JPY per person)

Asakusa
- Sensō-ji Temple Visit (Free)
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What are the meals like on this trip? Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Included breakfasts will usually be asian style consisting of noodles or congee (rice porridge) or bread and eggs. Vegetarians will be able to find a range of different foods, although in some areas the choice maybe limited. While trekking in remote regions food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
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Is there an extra cost for travelling solo? We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Do any exceptions apply to Rooming or “My Own Room” on my tour? Night 4 (overnight train)
Special Comments 7 day Japan Rail Pass included in the price of the trip.

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