Our optional excursions guide lists the optional extras you can choose to do on your tour at your own cost. It is designed to be read in conjunction with your tour dossier and will help you to budget for your holiday. Check your Itinerary for details of the cities your tour visits, and then use the guide below to see what optional activities and excursions will be available to you.

Please note: for additional sightseeing suggestions and included activities please check your tour dossier. The prices below are current as of the ‘last updated’ date and are subject to change without notice.

Health & Safety: It is sometimes difficult to obtain protective helmets of a reliable standard at some destinations, and unfortunately Tucan Travel are not able to provide them. If you intend to take part in optional activities such as bike, horse, donkey or camel rides, and would like to wear a helmet, consider bringing one with you.

Beijing   

• Acrobats or Shaolin Monks - US$30
• Summer Palace - CNY30
• Beijing Opera - US$40
• Temple of Heaven - CNY35
• Beijing Duck Dinner - US$10
• Gate of Heavely Peace - CNY15  
• Chairman Mao Museum - Free0
• Lama Temple - CNY25
• White Cloud Temple - CNY20
• Forbidden City - CNY60

Xian   

• Bell Tower - CNY27
• Drum Towers - CNY27
• Great Mosque - CNY25
• Goose Pagoda - CNY25 (additional charge of CNY20 to climb the pagoda) 
• Small wild goose pagoda CNY50  
• City Walls - CNY40

Yangshou  

• Tai Chi Lesson (per group of 6) - CNY250
• Chinese Painting (per group of 6) - CNY250
• Bicycle Hire - CNY20 per day

Hangzhou 

• Visit to the West Lake Boat, Lingying Temple, Guo Family Garden (per group of 6 and including transport) - CNY114

Shanghai  

• Jade Buddah Temple - CNY10
• Oriental Pearl Tower - CNY100
• Shanhai Museum - Free
• Urban Town Planning Museum CNY40
• Shanghai Expo – CNY160 for the whole day. CNY90  for evening ticket
  (May 1 to Oct 31, 2010)
• Shanghai World Finance Centre- CNY150
• Yu Yuan Garden- CNY30 

Nanjing 

• Nanjing Treaty History Museum - CNY10
• Nanjing Massacre Memorial Museum – free
• Nanjing River Bridge - CNY20
• Sun Yatsen Mausoleum - CNY80
• Ming Xiaoling Tomb - CNY70
• Zijin Shan Observatory - CNY30
• Ming City Walls - free
• Ming City Gates - CNY20
• Drum Tower - free
• Bell Tower- free

Suzhou   

• Garden of the Master of the Nets - CNY20
• Humble administrator garden  CNY70
• Suzhou Silk Museum - CNY15
• Blue Wave Pavillion - CNY15
• Luzhi Spots Entrance - CNY80
• Luzhi Canal Cruise - CNY40

Longsheng  

• Ethnic Dance Presentation CNY 30pp (min 4 persons)

Guangzhou  

• Museum of the Southern Yue Royal Mausoluem - CNY20
• Qinping Market - free
• Shaiman Island - free
• Pearl River Cruises - CNY150.

Please note: If you choose an overnight excursion you should take your own daypack as you may be required to leave your main luggage at your accommodation and/or or with the vehicle.

Last Updated 19/07/10