Tour Type
International Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
April 4, 2026 – 21 Days
Vancouver Island
April 3, 2026 – 22 Days
BC Interior
April 3, 2026 – 24 Days
Activity Level 3
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Wonders of China
The third-largest country in the world with 20% of the world’s population, China is bounded to the north by the deserts of Mongolia, to the west by the Tibetan plateau and the Himalayas, and to the east by the East and South China Seas. China’s 22 provinces and 5 autonomous regions are governed from Beijing, along with some 5,000 islands. China isn’t just a country – it’s a different world. From frenzied metropolises to the epic grasslands of Inner Mongolia – with deserts, sacred peaks, astounding caves, and imperious ruins – it’s a land of cultural and geographical wonders. It is not that China has done away with its Maoist past – it is more that the yin of revolutionary zeal is being balanced with the yang of economic pragmatism. The old guard communists are giving way to the new wave entrepreneurs. It is also a land of towering mountains and unique landscapes – background scenery to the fall of dynasties, the rise of emperors, and the turning of the revolutionary wheel.
Be impressed by the high standard of hotels, by the friendliness of the people, and how safe it is to travel around in China. Get ready to explore a whole new world.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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47 meals
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46 meals
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45 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Guides & Gratuities
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Fares per Person |
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$16,995$20,830 |
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$17,160$20,995 |
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$16,850$20,605 |
- Please add 0.1% GST
- There is an additional cost to fly from/to Nanaimo or Comox to join this tour.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
High Activity: You are an active traveller who wants to explore wherever you go. You don’t mind a mix of full days, early morning starts, and some late nights. You can walk longer distances, up to 4 km without difficulty which may be over uneven ground or cobblestone streets. You can stand for prolonged periods during walking tours. You can climb three flights of stairs easily and unassisted, and can handle your own luggage in airports. Some of the historic sites and temples require a lot of walking. The Forbidden City takes about 3 hours to walk through with many stairs and the coach picks you up on the other side, so you cannot turn around.
This tour is not appropriate for people with canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or other mobility assistance devices. Additionally, this tour is not appropriate for those who have cognitive impairments such as memory loss or confusion, difficulty expressing thoughts, repeating questions, or getting lost. The tour director, Chinese guides, and drivers have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour. In extreme situations, you may be required to leave the tour and travel home at your own expense; travel insurance will probably not cover you.
Please read the Activity Level 3 declaration attached to this brochure. By paying the tour deposit, you agree that you are capable of travelling on an Activity Level 3 tour.
Tour Size
This tour is limited to 25 participants, making it a more intimate travel experience.
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Documentation: A passport is required and must be valid for over 6 months when you enter China. A Tourist Visa is required for Canadians, and details about applying will be provided at final payment. You may have to send your passport away with a Visa application, so plan other trips that require a passport with this in mind.
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Currency & Expenses: The currency in China is the yuan and, as of April 2025, a Canadian dollar is worth about 5 CNY. You should order yuan from your bank 1-2 weeks before departure, or plan to use ATMs which are common. Canadian credit cards are generally accepted in major hotels, restaurants, and stores in popular tourist locations. In more rural areas and smaller businesses, they may be less commonly accepted. Gratuities are included for all group meals and for Chinese guides and drivers.
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Please book early!: China is a very popular tourist destination. Some hotels have strict policies about our commitment to the number of rooms needed and will cancel rooms from our original reservation if they can sell the rooms to other visitors. If this happens, we have to consider the tour full, even though seats are available on the motorcoach. Therefore, waiting too long to book usually means “Sorry, wait till 2028, our next tour.”
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Accommodation: Accommodation is booked in first-class hotels, rated 4 or 5 stars. On an extensive holiday like this, you want to be staying in well-located and memorable accommodations.
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Beverages: Included meals usually have complimentary mineral water, beer, tea, or coke (one glass per meal) at all restaurants in Mainland China. No coffee is served. The restaurants in Hong Kong serve only tea because the prices for other drinks are very high. Other beverages can be purchased. Please bring a refillable water bottle for use during the travelling days.
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Flight upgrades: Please enquire about current prices for upgrades on the flights from and to Vancouver. Premium economy and business class may be available. Prices will be available in June 2025. No upgrades are available on the flights within China.
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Flight seating: We are unable to take requests for window or aisle seating on the planes. The airline will not accept them, as group seating is assigned as a block. If this is important to you, we suggest you take the “No Flight” option with a fare reduction (cost available in June 2025) and book your own flight which allows seat selection.
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Flight delays or cancellations: Flights can be delayed or cancelled at the last minute, sometimes causing a missed connection. Wells Gray staff will try to assist with re-booking, but the airline usually wants to talk with the individual passenger. There may be an extra payment required if the issue is weather. Wells Gray Tours is not allowed to interfere with this process. Check that your travel insurance policy has a flight delay benefit because that is usually your best recourse for recouping additional flight costs.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. Some restaurants in China may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.
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Payments: A deposit of $1,000 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due December 3, 2025. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level 3 Declaration, and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (1.5% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard ($5,000 limit per person on credit cards).
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Cancellation Policy: Up to October 3, 2025, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From October 4 to December 3, the cancellation charge is $300 per person. From December 4, 2025 to January 2, 2026, the cancellation charge is 30% of the tour fare. From January 3 to February 3, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare After February 3, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes, currency exchange rates, or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for medical, cancellation, interruption, and luggage. Please do not travel to China without medical insurance as a minimum.
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Photo Credits: Adobe Stock (Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai), Pexels (Li River, Hong Kong), Pixabay (Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Terracotta Warriors), and Wikimedia (Wu Gorge).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 295 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until December 3, 2025.
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Consumer Protection BC Licenses: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842