Help !!!!
DL the Elder and my brother ( Nessy) have some flights booked to China next year with BA in F ( in to Beijing out of Shanghai) using DLTEs 241.
Now China is not an area of the world I have any expertise in and whilst the flights booked were booked to potentially accomodate a Tailor Made itinerary ( that has been priced up ) I’m wondering what the alternatives may be ?
Is it possible to use a Chinese agency / tour operator ( or even booking stuff when they get there) or are they better off using a UK based agency with everything arranged before they leave.
DLTE has been to China on an organised tour ( many many years ago) but this will be Nessy’s first trip . Only things that are “ must does “ for him out of the Beijing/ Shanghai city areas are Terracotta Warriors and The Great Wall.
Is a river cruise worth the sidestep ? DLTE didn’t bother last time and neither is bothered by the pandas ( which DLTE has already seen)
Visas seem to be a bit of a nightmare too ( with lots of conflicting advice) so I’d be grateful for any advice from those with greater knowledge here ( and I know a few of you visit frequently / live there).
DLTE is still pretty sprightly ( given she’s gone 80) and in good health.
Thanks in advance
DL
DL the Elder and my brother ( Nessy) have some flights booked to China next year with BA in F ( in to Beijing out of Shanghai) using DLTEs 241.
Now China is not an area of the world I have any expertise in and whilst the flights booked were booked to potentially accomodate a Tailor Made itinerary ( that has been priced up ) I’m wondering what the alternatives may be ?
Is it possible to use a Chinese agency / tour operator ( or even booking stuff when they get there) or are they better off using a UK based agency with everything arranged before they leave.
DLTE has been to China on an organised tour ( many many years ago) but this will be Nessy’s first trip . Only things that are “ must does “ for him out of the Beijing/ Shanghai city areas are Terracotta Warriors and The Great Wall.
Is a river cruise worth the sidestep ? DLTE didn’t bother last time and neither is bothered by the pandas ( which DLTE has already seen)
Visas seem to be a bit of a nightmare too ( with lots of conflicting advice) so I’d be grateful for any advice from those with greater knowledge here ( and I know a few of you visit frequently / live there).
DLTE is still pretty sprightly ( given she’s gone 80) and in good health.
Thanks in advance
DL