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Family holiday to China

COUNTRY:
China
LOCATION:
Great Wall of China, Sichuan, Terracotta Warriors
HOLIDAY TYPE:
A small group adventure
DEPARTURES:
PRICE:
From £1049 (14 days) excluding flights. Local payment of US $440. We can arrange flights from the UK. Children welcome over the age of 6. 
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Family holiday to China
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Family holiday to China

Small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age 6) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip.

How this holiday makes a difference

Who better to lead the way in responsible travel than children? Curious without being intrusive, children bring new ideas, far fewer demands and no preconceptions to off the beaten track destinations. This trip immerses families in China's completely unique culture with a blend of famous sites and off the beaten track experiences. China offers many communication challenges but children can often break down these barriers for the whole family.

We employ many local guides and representatives and always encourage families to eat in local (tried and tested) restaurants. In Chengdu we visit the panda research centre where entrance fees are ploughed back into the preservation of these endangered animals. The trip includes a few days in Shapatou, an area in the north of China not often visited by tourists. We hire traditional sheepskin rafts from local people and also have a locally arranged overnight camel safari into the desert. In Yangshuo most travellers opt to explore by bicycles which are rented directly from small local businesses. During the tour we also visit numerous UNESCO sights where our entrance fees contribute towards ongoing maintenance and conservation.

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Family holiday to China

Family holiday to China

Reviewed 14 Apr 2007 by Philip Davies4 star rating

Had a great time thank you. Especially impressed with Trish who worked tirelessly and enthusiastically throughout - she made the holiday, great with parents and kids alike.

Reviewed 13 Aug 2006 by Ana Wisdell4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Difficult - many memorable moments: walking the Great Wall in a thunder storm (temp 36% C); seeing HK at night from The Peak; cycle ride around karst scenery near Yangshuo; swimming in the river fully clothed; best Peking duck ever (twice!); best Chinese cuisine ever and so diverse; cooking school near Yangshuo and then eating results for lunch; singing (humming along with) with morning singers in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing - no pub sing along will ever match, nor last night at the Proms!.............etc

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Learn a small amount of Chinese; learn to be very patient, particularly with taxi drivers in Beijing; learn the "romance" version of the Chinese name, not the English version; hope for a good tour leader - ours proved to be the worst ever, couldn't depart from her script and route marched us around China; China is cheap but not super cheap and entrance fees are expensive.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes to benefited local people, as we eat and paid for our food directly to the restaurants, shops etc. Not sure how much of our travel and accommodation went to the local and how much remained with the tour company. As to responsible - felt that left as minimal footprint as any foreign travel can. Was pleased to see that we were outnumbered by Chinese "travellers" at all the sites - only saw two foreign faces both in Tianmen Sq and the Forbidden City. Worst area of "travellers blight" was Yangshuo - sad!

Read the operator's response here:

Our tour leaders make every effort to ensure all passengers get the most from their holiday's. They not only fulfil their duty to deliver the itinerary as published, but add so much more on top. Candace who led this trip regularly receives great feedback, here are some other comments.

Family Holiday to China 13 Aug 2006
Judith Fry: Candace is exceptional! Her knowledge etc instilled confidence in us. I feel I gained so much more from this tour because Candace speaks Chinese & was able, for example, to order all different kinds of foods we wouldn't have known what they were otherwise. She enabled us to experience a wide range of new things with confidence.

Virginia Balcom: Candace made our trip! Her local knowledge and ability to join in friendly conversations with locals brought many highlights such as the adhoc soccer game in Zhongwei, the water buffalo petting in Yangshuo & the terrific shez (sic) barneque. quick thinking & invisible back-up plans kept us on schedule & relaxed. Her sense of humour made travel fun, the engaging manner endeared her to all especially the children.

16 Jul 2006
TR Price: Candace was wonderful. Kept going the 'extra mile' with info and with taking us to things particularly local experiences. Can't thank and praise her enough.

Jo Price: Candace really made this tour for us. Her language ability and enthusiasm enabled us to get lots of real close up local experiences not in the itinerary She was great fun to be with & nothing was too much trouble. Excellent in every respect.

Francesca Shaw: Candace has been a wonderfu, upbeat tour leader who always kept us well informed. Also fun to go out with. Felt safe the whole time.

Lynda Shaw: Candace is an extremely helpful tour leader who goes that extra mile. She is an asset to your company.

David Shaw: Candace was first class. An ambassador for your company. She attended to every detail.

Mrs D Forshaw: Candace goes further than most tour leaders would in an effort to give a deeper understanding of the heart of the people, their culture & lifestyle and history. She is well prepared and a great asset to the company.

Jill Green: Candace went out of her way to give us additional information on the history, political background & culture of the country.

Isabel Price, age 8: Oh Yeah. definitely Candace is the best

Emma Price, age 13: Yes she was the excellent. The best tour leader ever !!!!!!
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