Imperial China and Japan Tour

12 days
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This 12-day tour to visit three of China’s major destinations including Imperial Beijing, the ancient capital, Xian and the modern futuristic Shanghai. The major destinations on Japan including the highlights of energetic Tokyo and culturally decadent Kyoto.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore contemporary imperial Beijing
    • Visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City and hutong
    • Enjoy a taste of Beijing roasted duck
    • Visit the terracotta army in ancient capital, Xian
    • Explore the modern futuristic Shanghai
    • Visit bustling Tokyo
    • Enjoy a cruise on the Sumida River
    • Take a cooking class of Japan cuisine
    • Immerse yourself in Kyoto's culture, learn Japanese tea ceremony and try kimono.

What's this trip about?

    This 12-day tour to visit three of China’s major destinations including Imperial Beijing, the ancient capital, Xian and the modern futuristic Shanghai. The major destinations on Japan including the highlights of energetic Tokyo and culturally decadent Kyoto.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 10 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBeijing
End CityKyoto

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Asia
  • China
  • Japan

Attractions

  • Beijing
  • Kyoto
  • Shanghai
  • Tokyo
  • Xian

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Private land transfer and tour guide;
    • Meals as indicated at local restaurants (B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner);
    • Flights and train tickets of Beijing - Xi'an, Xi'an - Shanghai, Shanghai - Tokyo, Tokyo - Kyoto;
    • All entrance fees for sightseeing in the program;
    • Daily bottle of mineral water;
    • All activities mentioned;
    • The cost for planning, handling and operating the tour as programmed;
    • Accommodation with daily breakfast in the program.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day1: Beijing
Welcome to China. Meet your tour guide holding Bravo Asia Tours greeting board at Beijing International Airport. We will transfer to hotel so you can fresh up after your long flight. Meet local people, experience efficient public transport and see the wonders that Beijing has to offer!

Day2: Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven, Tian`anmen Square, Forbidden City, wich is the largest and most well-preserved ancient imperial residence in China today, and Summer Palace, the best-preserved imperial garden in the world.Later embark on a tour of Beijing's famous Hutongs, an...
Day3: Beijing
Without a visit to Great Wall is not a complete Beijing tour. Today you will escape from the crowds and enjoy a leisure walk on the magnificent Great Wall (Mutianyu section, round trip cable car included), the 8th Wonder of the World. Walking on the venerable ramparts, y...
Day4: Beijing - Xian
Today, fly to the ancient capital of Xian. Flight time is approximately 2 hours. Meet your tour guide holding Bravo Asia Tours greeting board at the Airport and transferred to your hotel. Xian is a veritable treasure trove of Chinese culture. This afternoon visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial Museum.Spend the rest of the evening discovering the city on your own.

Day5: Xian
Visit the over one thousand life-size terra cotta warriors which have been standing guard by the tomb of Qin Shi Huang for 2,000 years. The individually sculpted warriors may be the archaeological find of the century. En route back to the city in the afternoon, you stop at a ceramics and pottery centre. In the evening enjoy the Tang Dynasty show with dumpling dinner.

Day6: Xian - Shanghai
This morning you will fly to Shanghai, the largest city in China.Flight time is approximately 2 hours. Meet your tour guide holding Bravo Asia Tours greeting board at the Airport and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is free for you to either just relax or do some shopping on your own.

Day7: Shanghai
Today's full day sightseeing includes a visit to the classical Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum impressive Shanghai Museum with attractions that include enormous fine stone sculptures, bronze-ware, porcelain, calligraphic works, Chinese paintings and ancient furniture. Then visit the Bund and Tianzifang Artist Area. The evening includes the famous Shanghai acrobatic show.

Day8: Shanghai - Tokyo
You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.Welcome to Tokyo!Enjoy a full day of guided sightseeing in Tokyo. You can start the day by visiting Asakusa, Tokyo's historic district. Here you can browse the bustling market place of Nakamise Dori, visit ...
Day9: Tokyo
Cooking class. Today try your hand at preparing Japanese cuisine with the help of a local person. Together with your host you'll head ot the local market to shop for fresh ingredients before arriving to the kitchen, set up in the local cultural centre of the Yanaka distr...
Day10: Tokyo - Nara - Nagoya - Kyoto
Today you will leave Tokyo behind and visit the enchanting central Japan - Kyoto, Nara and Nagoya. Sightseeing in Nara includes visits to Todaiji Temple of Daibutsu - the largest bronze Buddha structure in Japan within the serenity of Nara Deer Park. Upon arrival in Kyot...
Day11: Kyoto
Today we will continue our tour of Kyoto, once the capital of Japan and still considered its cultural center. First is a visit to Arashiyama to see Tenryuji Temple . Then proceed through a dense bamboo grove, past several small shrines, tea shops and private houses befor...
Day12: Kyoto
It is time to say goodbye. We hope to see you again in your next trip to Asia. Your beautiful memory of this trip and our best wishes will company you back home safely.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,600
Price per day$300
Single supplement (single occupancy)$780
Last Updated: 9/10/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Bravo Asia Tours Reviews & Ratings

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Shelly

Dec 2019

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Recommend Toni and Bravo Indochina team

Every aspect of planning our trip to China was seamless. Reinself has been amazing. He responds to any and every request immediately and has been incredibly informat...

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Sep 2015

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Clearly the best for sure!!

Amazing from start to stop. Very professional. Our guides were excellent. Arrived early and willing to do whatever it took to please us. His knowledge of the history...

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Recommend Toni and Bravo Indochina team

Every aspect of planning our trip to China was seamless. Reinself has been amazing. He responds to any and every request immediately and has been incredibly informat...

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Brad

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Perfectly balanced trip of tours

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Bravo Asia Tours is an Asian tour company specialized in tailor-made multi-destination tours of Asia. Every tour we provide is customized according to your personal needs. Our client-oriented travel solutions well address the requirements on private vacation tours, tailored group tours or business trip. We are capable of providing service in English and German. No one knows Asia better than us and no other tour company puts more effort to tailor an Asia tour for your personal needs than us. Every tour we provide is not only a trip full of fun and relax but also a chance to establish the real connection with real Asian people. 

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What we do are to ensuring that every itinerary we designed for you is of exceptional value. Operation team travels a lot on the spot to check and make sure that all tour costs are covered and all unforeseen incidents catered for. All we've done here are for a tour that our clients couldn't have done for less themselves in both quality and value for money. 

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The whole team of Bravo Asia Tours is responsible for providing you with an exceptional tour service from your initial contact with us until you are happily home after a trip of a lifetime. As a small company, we don't advertise all the time so we rely on a long-term relationship with our clients. Your compliments and concerns help us to improve, which further make us the trustworthy tour operation every time you visit Asia.

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As local people in Asia, we love this magic land and happy to share our vision with you. No matter where you decide to travel and what you want to experience in Asia, we can always offer your options at your fingertips and our team will ensure that you have the best experience out of what you choose. 

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International air tickets in and out Asia;
    • Insurance (Highly recommend to get your own insurance before your departure);
    • Visa handling;
    • Personal expenses, such as laundry, drinks etc;
    • Tips to guide and driver;
    • Other not mentioned.  
Cancellation policy

Period before departure and cancellation charge:

  • 46 days or more: Total issued flight cost plus 10% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
  • 45 - 31 days: Total issued flight cost plus 20% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
  • 30 - 15days: Total issued flight cost plus 30% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
  • 14 - 7 days: Total issued flight cost plus 50% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
  • 6 - 3 days: Total issued flight cost plus 70% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
  • 2 - 0 days: Total issued flight cost plus 85% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities

Peking Opera, Beijing Tea house and food tour

Additional Information
Trip ID
bravoa-BAT0102000

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