Set a budget for the whole trip
Separate international travel, the arranged itinerary and personal spending. Include accommodation, intercity transport, local transfers, attraction visits, meals and any optional experiences you want. Tell your planner whether the budget is per person or for the whole group, which currency you are using and whether international flights are included. A total without these details can be misleading.
Compare what each quotation actually includes
Read the quotation line by line. Compare hotel and room types, transport, visits, meals, local reception and language support. Ask about optional activities, single-room supplements and services paid separately where applicable. Two routes with the same city names can have very different costs. The website does not publish a confirmed price; a quotation depends on the agreed dates, group and service requirements.
Use your priorities to make adjustments
If a proposal exceeds your budget, identify which parts matter most before removing activities at random. Fewer hotel changes, a more focused route or different room preferences may be worth discussing. Consider the effect on travel time and comfort as well as price. Ask for the revised inclusions in writing so that a lower figure does not conceal the loss of a service you need.
Confirm conditions and leave a personal reserve
Before booking, confirm the total, currency, payment schedule, cancellation conditions and treatment of optional services. Keep a separate personal reserve for meals not included, shopping and unexpected changes to your own plans. Do not treat a suggested route or an enquiry submission as a booking. The final confirmed itinerary and written agreement determine the services and charges.
Plan your China journey
Tell us your dates, group size, interests and budget to discuss a suitable route.
