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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.

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 rateper 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 rateper 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 personUSD 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

  1. ManilaDay 1
  2. 1TaiyuanArrival
  3. 2PingyaoAncient City
  4. 3Hukou WaterfallYellow River
  5. 4Yunqiu MountainIce Caves
  6. 5JinchengIron Fireworks
  7. 6Jinci TempleTaiyuan
  8. 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
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 ★★★★★
Breakfast not included.Lunch not included.Dinner 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
5★ hotel in Pingyaoor similar ★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day03
Pingyao – Hongdong – Hukou – Yunqiu MountainBUS

Pingyao – Hongdong – Hukou – Yunqiu Mountain

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Guangsheng Temple Flying Rainbow Pagoda (shuttle bus included)
  • Hukou Waterfall in Shanxi (shuttle bus included)
5★ hotel in Yunqiu Mountainor similar ★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day04
Yunqiu Mountain – JinchengBUS

Yunqiu Mountain – Jincheng

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Yunqiu Mountain (shuttle bus included): Tarpo Ancient Village and Yunqiu Mountain Ice Cave Group
  • Situ Town Iron Fireworks Show (if cancelled due to rain or snow, RMB 150 per person is refunded)
5★ hotel in Jinchengor similar ★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day05
Jincheng – TaiyuanBUS

Jincheng – Taiyuan

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Transfer to Taiyuan
  • Free time at Bell Tower Street, Willow Lane and Food Street
5★ hotel in Taiyuanor similar ★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day06
Taiyuan – Guangzhou – ManilaBUS / AIR

Taiyuan – Guangzhou – Manila

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Jinci Temple (electric vehicles included)
  • 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
Breakfast included.Lunch not included.Dinner 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
  1. If the hotels above are not available on your dates, they will be replaced by similar ones.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. All hotel rooms are double rooms with two single beds. A specific king-size room may cost extra.
  5. If you have special dietary needs, please tell us in advance so the guide can assist.
  6. No refund is given for senior citizen discount tickets, or if travellers waive the itinerary or accommodation during the tour.
  7. The itinerary, flight times and hotel accommodations are subject to final confirmation.
  8. This rate has no shopping stops, but the tour guide may recommend products on the bus; purchases are optional.
  9. Hotels and restaurants in northwest China may be simpler than in other developed Chinese cities.
  10. Situ Town Iron Fireworks Show: if it is cancelled because of rain or snow, RMB 150 per person is refunded.
  11. Each guest receives two complimentary bottles of water per day.
  12. Child with bed (2-12 years) pays the adult rate; child without bed (2-12 years) has a lower rate
  13. 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
  14. Tell us in advance about special dietary needs
  15. 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.

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