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Yellow River – Pingyao Ancient City (Shanxi) 6D5N Tour (No Shopping)
Out Manila · China Southern Airlines
Shanxi on a no-shopping tour: Pingyao Ancient City, Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, Yunqiu Mountain ice caves and Jinci Temple, in 5-star hotels.
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Tour dates
2026 · from Manila
Departures from Manila, Nov 22–27 2026 to Nov 22–27 2026. The rate changes by date: an amount on a date is added to the base rate per pax. Seats are limited and confirmed at booking.
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Quotation
per person
Tour rate
per pax
Adult
$899
Child with bed (2–12 yrs)same price as adult
$899
Child without bed (2–12 yrs)
$799
Not in the tour rate
per pax
Philippines travel taxUSD 30 per person (collected with tour fee)
USD 30
China group visaUSD 40 per person (collected with tour fee)
USD 40
Tips for driver and guideUSD 30 per person, USD 5 per day for 6 days (collected with tour fee)
USD 30
Single supplementUSD 190 per person
USD 190
Fuel surcharge increaseUSD 60 per person (the difference is collected if it increases again)
USD 60
About this package
6 days 5 nights
Fly via Guangzhou to Taiyuan and explore Shanxi: the walled Pingyao Ancient City, Guangsheng Temple’s Flying Rainbow Pagoda, Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, Yunqiu Mountain and its ice cave group, and Jinci Temple. Includes the Situ Town Iron Fireworks Show and local meals such as a Shanxi vinegar banquet. 5-star hotels and two complimentary bottles of water per person per day. A no-shopping package.
Airfare
Hotel
Meals
Transport
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Sightseeing
Baggage
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Departure
Manila (NAIA)
Flight
China Southern via Guangzhou
Baggage
23 kg check-in + 7 kg hand carry
Hotels
5 nights 5★
Meals
Breakfast + 9 meals
Transport
Private bus
Guide
English-speaking
Your route
ManilaDay 1
1TaiyuanArrival
2PingyaoAncient City
3Hukou WaterfallYellow River
4Yunqiu MountainIce Caves
5JinchengIron Fireworks
6Jinci TempleTaiyuan
ManilaDay 6
OutboundMNL CAN
CZ3078 / CZ6527 08:20–10:50 or 13:50–16:40 local time
ReturnTYN CAN
CZ3077 / CZ8768 14:25–17:20 or 20:45–23:15 local time
Reference flights. On Aug 25, Sep 10, Sep 18, Oct 17 and Oct 23 the Manila – Guangzhou flight is CZ5052, 03:45–06:25. Flight times are confirmed with your booking. +1 = arrives the next day.
Day-by-day itinerary
6 days 5 nights
DayCityItineraryMeals & hotel
Day01
Manila – Guangzhou – TaiyuanAIR / BUS
Manila – Guangzhou – Taiyuan
CZ3078 MNL – CAN 08:20–10:50; CZ6527 CAN – TYN 13:50–16:40
Flights Manila – Guangzhou (CZ3078, 08:20/10:50; on Aug 25, Sep 10, Sep 18, Oct 17 and Oct 23: CZ5052, 03:45/06:25) and Guangzhou – Taiyuan (CZ6527, 13:50/16:40); reference flights
Arrive in Taiyuan and meet your tour guide
After dinner, transfer to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Taiyuanor similar ★★★★★
BBreakfast not included.LLunch not included.DDinner included.
Day02
Taiyuan – Pingyao Ancient CityBUS
Taiyuan – Pingyao Ancient City
Hotel breakfast and check out
Pingyao Ancient City (electric vehicles in and out included): ancient city wall, Rishengchang Exchange Shop, Ming and Qing Dynasty street, County Government Office
Pingyao paper-cutting DIY and Shanxi merchant clothing experience
Transfer to the airport; flights Taiyuan – Guangzhou (CZ8768, 14:25/17:20) and Guangzhou – Manila (CZ3077, 20:45/23:15); reference flights
CZ8768 TYN – CAN 14:25–17:20; CZ3077 CAN – MNL 20:45–23:15
Sweet homeBack in Manila
BBreakfast included.LLunch not included.DDinner not included.
Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner · crossed out = not included. Orange = sightseeing stop · bold = shop visit included in the tour.
What’s covered
Inclusions
Economy round-trip airfare and taxes with China Southern Airlines
Baggage: 1 piece of 23 kg check-in and 7 kg hand carry
5 nights’ twin-sharing accommodation at 5-star hotels with daily breakfast
Private bus with English-speaking tour guide
Sightseeing as specified, including first-way entrance fees
Meals: breakfast plus 9 meals, including local specialties, Chinese set meals, a Shanxi vinegar banquet, Yunqiu health-preserving meals, Shanxi merchant banquets, Hunan cuisine and a free upgrade to BBQ and hot pot
Two complimentary bottles of water per person per day
Exclusions
Personal expenses such as telephone calls and minibar
Travel insurance
Philippines travel tax USD 30 per person (collected with tour fee)
China group visa USD 40 per person (collected with tour fee)
Tips for driver and guide USD 30 per person, USD 5 per day for 6 days (collected with tour fee)
Single supplement USD 190 per person
Fuel surcharge increase USD 60 per person (the difference is collected if it increases again)
Hotels
or similar
Day 1: 5-star hotel in Taiyuan
Day 2: 5-star hotel in Pingyao
Day 3: 5-star hotel in Yunqiu Mountain
Day 4: 5-star hotel in Jincheng
Day 5: 5-star hotel in Taiyuan
Day 6: Home sweet home
Important notice
please read
If the hotels above are not available on your dates, they will be replaced by similar ones.
The order of hotels, attractions and restaurants may be adjusted for weather, transport or flights; the local guide will keep the itinerary as smooth as possible and the number of attractions will not be reduced.
This is a group tour. Travellers enter and exit as a group; if someone leaves midway, the unused meals, tours and accommodation count as waived, the tour-fee difference must be paid and tips are due for the full tour days.
All hotel rooms are double rooms with two single beds. A specific king-size room may cost extra.
If you have special dietary needs, please tell us in advance so the guide can assist.
No refund is given for senior citizen discount tickets, or if travellers waive the itinerary or accommodation during the tour.
The itinerary, flight times and hotel accommodations are subject to final confirmation.
This rate has no shopping stops, but the tour guide may recommend products on the bus; purchases are optional.
Hotels and restaurants in northwest China may be simpler than in other developed Chinese cities.
Situ Town Iron Fireworks Show: if it is cancelled because of rain or snow, RMB 150 per person is refunded.
Each guest receives two complimentary bottles of water per day.
Child with bed (2-12 years) pays the adult rate; child without bed (2-12 years) has a lower rate
Group tour: participants must join and leave as a group; leaving midway is treated as waiving meals, tours and accommodation, with the fee difference payable and tips due for the full tour
Tell us in advance about special dietary needs
Philippine passport holders need a China group visa, USD 40 per person (not included)
Where you’ll go
14 stops
1
Pingyao Ancient City
A well-preserved Ming and Qing walled town in Shanxi, a UNESCO World Heritage site; electric vehicles are included.
2
Ancient City Wall
The old defensive wall around Pingyao, one of the best-preserved city walls in China.
3
Rishengchang Exchange Shop
A historic Pingyao bank often described as China's first draft bank.
4
County Government Office
The old county yamen in Pingyao, showing how local officials worked in imperial times.
5
Guangsheng Temple
A Buddhist temple in Hongdong, Shanxi, known for its Flying Rainbow Pagoda.
6
Flying Rainbow Pagoda
A glazed-tile pagoda at Guangsheng Temple in Hongdong, decorated in several colours.
7
Hukou Waterfall
A large waterfall where the Yellow River narrows and drops; a shuttle bus is included.
8
Yunqiu Mountain
A scenic mountain in Shanxi with a Buddhist and Taoist heritage; a shuttle bus is included.
9
Tarpo Ancient Village
An old village on Yunqiu Mountain, visited on the Yunqiu Mountain day.
10
Yunqiu Mountain Ice Cave Group
A group of natural ice caves on Yunqiu Mountain, reached by shuttle bus.
11
Situ Town Iron Fireworks Show
An evening show in Situ Town where molten iron is flung against a wall to make sparks.
12
Bell Tower Street
A pedestrian street area of Taiyuan, offered as free time on the way back.
13
Willow Lane
An old-style lane in Taiyuan, part of the free time stop with Food Street.
14
Jinci Temple
A historic temple complex near Taiyuan with ancient halls and a spring; electric vehicles are included.
Know before you go
China tips
Practical tips for China, from entry rules to what to eat. General guidance for a Philippine traveller — rules and prices change, so confirm the latest before you fly. Need a hand with the visa or tickets? Our team is glad to help.
Entry requirements
Tourist visa required
Philippine passport holders need a Chinese tourist (L) visa arranged before travel — our ticketing desk can walk you through the requirements. Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages. No vaccinations are required.
Money
Renminbi (¥); go cashless
China runs on mobile pay — set up Alipay or WeChat Pay and link a Visa/Mastercard before you fly; they now work for tourists almost everywhere. Carry some cash as backup. Tipping is not customary. Budget roughly ₱2,000–3,500 a day for meals and extras.
Weather & what to pack
Four seasons; check your month
Shanghai has hot, humid summers and cold winters; Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang) is mild by day but cool at night and sits at altitude. Layers, a warm jacket, comfortable shoes, sunblock and a rain layer cover most dates.
Getting around
Metro plus Didi
City metros are fast, cheap and signed in English; use the Didi app (with in-app English) for taxis. Your package covers airport transfers and a private coach on tour days, and high-speed trains link the cities.
Language
Mandarin; little English
English is limited outside hotels, so keep translations handy. Useful words: Nǐ hǎo (hello), Xièxie (thank you), Duōshǎo qián? (how much?). Your guide translates throughout the tour.
Culture & etiquette
Mind the customs
Give and receive items with both hands, never stand chopsticks upright in rice, and queue patiently. Photography can be restricted at temples and official sites — follow the signs and your guide.
Safety & health
Very safe; carry your passport
China is very safe with low street crime; carry your passport as ID. Drink bottled or boiled water. Emergencies: police 110, ambulance 120. Keep your hotel’s name in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
Connectivity
VPN + roaming, not a local SIM
Google, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are blocked in China — install a trusted VPN before you arrive. The easiest data is an international roaming SIM/eSIM that routes outside the firewall. WeChat keeps you in touch and pays.
Must-see sights & food
The Bund & Lijiang old town
See Shanghai’s Bund skyline and Yu Garden, or Yunnan’s Stone Forest, Lijiang old town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Try xiaolongbao soup dumplings, hotpot, roast duck and Yunnan rice noodles.
Four days in Shanghai with a full day at Shanghai Disneyland (1-day pass included), Xinshi Ancient Town, the Bund, Nanjing Road and city shopping stops, on a China Eastern flight from Cebu.
A relaxed Shanghai city break on Cebu Pacific: the Bund, Nanjing Road, Chenghuang Temple, Wukang Road and Florentia Town, with a free day for optional Disneyland.