| To celebrate Chinese New Year (Feb. 5), UTO Vacation has worked out a crazy-low price from $299 per person for its 8-night China package -- and that includes your flights as well as hotels, tours and transfers. "How can they do that?" you're asking. We wondered, too. Turns out UTO partners with the Chinese government to help cover costs, making China more accessible and easier on the wallet while freeing you from the hassle of mapping out an international trip on your own. If China’s been on your list -- and it should be -- this is your chance to make it happen. Happy Year of the Pig! So, what does that $299 get you? Roundtrip flights to Beijing, return from Shanghai (see departure cities below) Domestic flight or bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai 8 nights at 4-star hotels throughout with daily breakfast Sightseeing tours of five UNESCO World Heritage sites: Great Wall, Suzhou Classical Garden, Forbidden City, Hangzhou West Lake and Grand Canal Shopping trips to an herbal institute, a silk-spinning factory and a tea shop English-speaking guide throughout Airport transfers What's not included: Chinese visa, which can be arranged via UTO for $230 or applied for independently Gratuity of $180 that can be paid prior to departure or on the first day's tour (yes, it's mandatory -- but worth it) Even with these added costs, this is still a solid deal. You’ll see China’s great cities and tour some of the world’s most enduring landmarks for what’s essentially the price of flights alone. Depart from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose or Seattle for $299, based on double occupancy. Single supplement is +$350. Or, for $599, depart from Boston, Chicago, D.C. or Houston; for $799, depart from Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Antonio or San Diego. Travel select dates this October-December or February-March of 2020. Earlier fall 2019 and spring 2020 dates are also available from +$50. Note: UTO's site is not optimized for mobile devices, so please use a computer to book, or call 855-526-1286 and mention Travelzoo. When booking online, select $299 on the calendar for all departure cities first and then add your departure city to see updated the price. |
