What is the kitty payment?

Dragoman's Kitty for Silk Route between Xi'an and Beijing (from Xi'an to Beijing) is a group fund for this tour. The group fund pays for camping, hotels, food while camping, activities the group does as a whole (based on the itinerary mentioned above and in the brochure). The Kitty allows the group to be flexible as the hotels and campsites are not pre booked and booked by the crew while travelling which makes the whole itinerary more adabtable than the traditional tours. Sometimes you can stay an extra night at one location due to a special activity happening at the location, based on the groups wishes. All of these costs are paid at cost price and Dragoman makes no money out of it. Therefore, if money is left over in the Kitty after the tour, it will be paid back to the group members.

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Northern Chinese Wanderer (Xi'an to Beijing) - Dragoman Overland

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17 days

Northern Chinese Wanderer (Xi'an to Beijing)

From Xi'an to Beijing

Tour Operator:: Dragoman Overland
Max group size:: 22
Age range:: 18 to 99
Operated in:: English
Tour id:: 7284

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US $2,615

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Highlights

Explore the world-famous site of the Terracotta Warriors
Gaze at the beautiful and ornate Black Dragon temple
Wander through the myriad of temples at Wutai Shan
Admire the phenomenal site of the Yungang Caves
Walk part of the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China
Stay overnight in a local guesthouse built into a cave

Itinerary

Start in Xi'an and end in Beijing! With the Adventure tour Northern Chinese Wanderer (Xi'an to Beijing), you have a 17 days tour package taking you through Xi'an, China and 7 other destinations in China. Northern Chinese Wanderer (Xi'an to Beijing) includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

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Introduction

Day 1: Xi'an
Day 2: Xi'an
Day 3: Yan'an
Day 4: Lijiashan
Day 5: Pingyao
Day 6: Pingyao
Day 7: Pingyao
Day 8: Wutai Shan
Day 9: Wutai Shan
Day 10: Datong
Day 11: Datong
Day 12: Jinshanling
Day 13: Chengde
Day 14: Chengde
Day 15: Beijing
Day 16: Beijing
Day 17: Beijing

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Reviews About This Operator

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Dragoman Overland
4.6

SallyHill
· June 17th, 2019
Fantastic, amazing journey thru Mongolia for 21 days. It snowed a lot which was beautiful, we had lots of sunny... Show more
A
· July 25th, 2018
It was such a wonderful experience. I think rating the accommodation does not give a complete picture. Some of the... Show more
JosephineCullen
· January 5th, 2020
Excellent trip , I would highly recommend this trip . It's the best experience ever.

Dates & Availability

17 days

Northern Chinese Wanderer (Xi'an to Beijing)

From Xi'an to Beijing

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Wednesday
27 Apr, 2022
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Friday
13 May, 2022
$2,615
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the kitty payment?
Dragoman's Kitty for Silk Route between Xi'an and Beijing (from Xi'an to Beijing) is a group fund for this tour. The group fund pays for camping, hotels, food while camping, activities the group does as a whole (based on the itinerary mentioned above and in the brochure).

The Kitty allows the group to be flexible as the hotels and campsites are not pre booked and booked by the crew while travelling which makes the whole itinerary more adabtable than the traditional tours. Sometimes you can stay an extra night at one location due to a special activity happening at the location, based on the groups wishes. All of these costs are paid at cost price and Dragoman makes no money out of it. Therefore, if money is left over in the Kitty after the tour, it will be paid back to the group members.

Good to Know

Currency
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Yuan Renminbi
China
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.
Type A
China
Type B
China
Type G
China
Type I
China
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 13th, 2021 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 13th, 2021, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Dragoman Overland. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Dragoman Overland will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Dragoman Overland" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorised Agent of Dragoman Overland. Please familiarise yourself with the Dragoman Overland payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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