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Since being founded in 1987, Helen Wong’s Tours has led the way in Australia as the leading China tour specialist catering for groups and independent travellers with an unrivalled selection of itineraries to satisfy travellers’ needs and budgets. All tours boast unparalleled highlights with unique experiences such as world class evening entertainment and fascinating dining options. Its itineraries are well planned with a professional and friendly knowledgeable team both in Australia and China. With a range of wonderfully diverse travel alternatives, Helen Wong’s Tours continues to offer a wider choice of itineraries, designed for those who want to enjoy the customs, charms and breathtaking natural beauty of their chosen destinations.
“We embrace the challenge to create – and deliver – a program that’s both enlightening and informative, without losing sight of the quality inclusions that make our tours so very special, while the many value-added features make our trips unequalled. Our professional service and outstanding reputation has always been my priority. “ - Helen Wong
A journey of a lifetime is what you expect when you visit China and I am pleased that my team in Australia and China are here to guide you and help you make the right decision. With 23 years experience specializing in China as a destination, our long term objective and commitment has always been to maintain service excellence and work for delivery, rather than promises. Our renowned reputation has been built on quality, dedication, professional and personalised service. Over the years, I have witnessed the amazing developments that have taken place in China and in particular, the need to encourage tourism to specific regions and provinces. I am proud that Helen Wong’s Tours has again been honoured and recognized by various Tourism Administration authorities in China for our continued efforts in actively promoting different regions to the Australian market. Our unique selection of tours and sightseeing activities have been hand-picked, well planned and contain a range of wonderfully diverse travel alternatives to suit our extensive client base. In 2010, we will continue to offer an even wider choice of itineraries that have been designed for those who want to enjoy not only the customs, charms and breathtaking landscapes but also the country’s contemporary innovations. Our very popular “Unparalleled Highlights” will continue to feature in the program. They are a mix of unique and unmatched specialized activities which are incorporated into the daily itinerary to give our clients a more in depth insight into what China has to offer. From May-October, Shanghai will be the hub of excitement and activity as it hosts the 2010 World Expo. Helen Wong’s Tours is very proud to be appointed as an official ticket sales agent for the World Expo and we have designed a range of pre/post tour “Shanghai Expo” packages which can be found in page 5-7. To coincide with World Expo, these exciting packages offer an extended stay option so you can book extra nights in Shanghai and enjoy the events, activities and international atmosphere of the Expo. I personally invite you to experience the fascinating world of China with Helen Wong’s Tours – a trusted and respected company that will ensure your holiday in China will be long remembered as a journey with more than a few surprises.
The answer is simple. Our long term objective and commitment is to maintaining service excellence, working for delivery, rather than promises
Genuine Value for MoneyDon’t compromise your holiday enjoyment and satisfaction by settling for a tour that seems to have it all. Choose wisely and carefully and compare our inclusions, quality and standards before making your final decision. In today’s marketplace, competition is high – itineraries and prices appear similar and there may be a confusing array of information. Naturally price plays an important part in determining your choice and we recommend that you carefully compare tour contents and inclusions before making your final decision. Although tours may seem similar, in reality there can be many differences which at first are not apparent. Differences in hotel standards and the number of hotel nights (we use overnight trains only when necessary as a part of the journey, not as a cost-saving on hotel room nights as an alternative), differences between sole use or shared transport for sightseeing, included meals, internal flights, site entry fees, between a compulsory tipping charge or allowing personal choice in showing your appreciation, and the inclusion of those little ‘extras’ – like a higher quality of venues and shows for evening entertainment, perhaps an unscheduled exploration of bazaars and backstreet markets – that can add so much to your experience of China. You need to know you are choosing a tour that will show you the major sights of this diverse country, without overlooking the opportunities to observe and be part of the daily life of the people. You need to be confident that your programme provides genuine value and be assured that arrangements will operate as smoothly as they can.
AccommodationWe have selected 4 star and 5 star hotels that are of a higher standard and in better locations than is usual for your average group tour. These hotels have been carefully chosen and provide you with good quality breakfasts to start your day. Most importantly, you and your family will know exactly where you will stay before you leave and what standard of accommodation you have paid for. We do not leave this to be decided by the Chinese operator upon your arrival in each city, and nor do we feature hotel images that might represent the standard of accommodation but are not the hotels actually provided in your tour.
Careful PlanningOur trips are carefully planned, taking account of the varying fitness and stamina levels among a group of travellers, to find the perfect balance between travelling time, activities and leisure. As China has so much to offer, short-term visitors who stick to the well-trodden tourist track are unlikely to encounter ‘real’ locals. We have designed most tours to include 4 nights or more in Beijing, and 2 nights or more in Shanghai, to allow plenty of time to fully appreciate all the attractions. Whether you are a lover of the arts, architecture, gourmet dining, shopping, nature, parks and gardens – or just an avid peoplewatcher – there is something for everyone!
Extensive Experience & Expert Local KnowledgeIt takes experience and excellent local knowledge to guarantee satisfaction and our record speaks for itself. Since 1977 our team has been involved in hotel management and tourism training in China, and arranging travel on all levels and throughout wide areas of this far-flung land. Our comprehensive experience and the depth of knowledge has earned us a renowned reputation for expertise that recognises Helen Wong’s Tours as THE China specialist amongst travel industry colleagues, the general public and the travel media.
Guaranteed Comfort and ‘Hassle-Free’Whether you are a regular traveller or an adventurer of any age group, we offer you a comfortable and ‘hassle-free’ China experience at real value for money! Your activities and hotels in each city, as developed and selected by Helen Wong’s Tours, are clearly stated in each itinerary and will not be altered at whim by the Chinese operators.
Exclusive ToursOur tours are operated exclusively as Helen Wong’s Tours groups – you are not just a member of a combined group of tourists joining a regular daily circuit of the sights! Our sightseeing transport in all tour packages is for our use alone, allowing us flexibility and the convenience of travelling directly to and from our day’s destination – we will not waste your valuable time collecting and dropping off other tourists from various hotels. Our guide will be at your service during your stay in each city, you will be welcomed as a friend rather than just another passenger and be greeted personally as a valued client of Helen Wong’s Tours, not just a number joining a tour from the hotel tour desk!
Group SizeWe guarantee all group departures in this brochure based on a minimum of 10 people unless specified and limit the number of travellers to a maximum of 25.
Tour GuidesGovernment regulations make it illegal for non-Chinese nationalities to act as local tour guides in China and these rules are designed to develop and support local business and local people. Through our long association with the local tour operators, we are privileged to have assembled a team of responsible, knowledgeable and delightful bilingual tour guides who, over many years, have accompanied our tours and efficiently handled their day-today arrangements. They have wealth of intimate knowledge and unequalled understanding of the local culture and customs. They continue to provide an invaluable service and all possess an appreciation of the high standards we expect to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Included Sightseeing with All Entry FeesWhile competing tour packages may initially seem the same, in reality, there can be very many differences which at first may not seem obvious. We include comprehensive sightseeing in our itineraries, with all admission fees and guides. We feature more “unparalleled highlights” in these areas: Beijing:
Shanghai:
ChengduClose encounter and photo opportunity with Helen’s adorable adopted baby panda ‘Ankali’ JiuzhaigouVisit to a Tibetan family home
Included Evening EntertainmentFor your enjoyment, in most programmes we have included evening cultural shows for those tours which visit Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Suzhou, Lijiang and Guilin.
MealsMost of our tours include daily breakfast and lunch. Your evening meals will be more flexible as we have included only one dinner in each city in most tours to allow you the chance to discover local gastronomic delights and to suit your own taste and budget. Most of our hotels serve a buffet-style breakfast while others may provide a choice of a set western or Chinese breakfast. We have planned your meals to provide some balance between Chinese and Western-style lunches and dinners. Chinese lunches usually comprise 6-8 dishes while, among included dinners, we enjoy a Peking Duck dinner in a renowned restaurant in Beijing, and in Xian we enjoy one of the world’s best theatre restaurants and cultural shows. Our restaurants are carefully chosen and all are approved and monitored by the national tourism authorities for their standard of hygiene and quality of food.
Professional and Personalised ServiceWe have gained an outstanding reputation for quality on our tours that has been earned through our professionalism and personalised service. We personally oversee all aspects of your arrangements to ensure the highest quality control.
Well-Researched ItinerariesOur long association with China and the close relationship we have with a number of established regional operators across the country enables us to provide innovative and well researched itineraries that reflect ever-changing travel trends and offer the very best prices, while our attention to the small details ensures your visit is all you expect and deserve. The research has been thoroughly undertaken before the commencement of these tours so, while you may travel as a pioneer to some special areas, you are certainly not a guinea pig.
Our TeamOne of the main ingredients that turns a good vacation into a great one is PEOPLE. People at your destination, people you meet during your tour and the people behind the scenes who are totally dedicated to your travelling pleasure and comfort. With this firmly in mind, we have assembled an elite team of China experts who possess an intimate understanding of the intricacies of China tourism. And we are proud to be, since 1996, the first wholly Australian-owned tour company with an office in China. There is so much to see and do in China and careful planning before departure will make your trip so much more enjoyable. This website is filled with exciting destinations throughout China and suggestions on how to see them from a different perspective. Every tour represents not only superbly organised travel arrangements but also real value for money. Ultimately, the final decision is yours. We are confident that you will make the right one. Let Helen Wong's Tours show you the dramatic, dynamic and developing destination - CHINA. |
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