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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
On the 10th of February 2017 our Additional Minutes calling rate is increasing from 0.69c/minute to 0.79c/minute
Get Even More Every Month
Get Even More Every Month
We’ve just added some sweet new perks to our monthly mobile plans. All of them now come with Spotify Premium and Lightbox TV included!
Just keep your plan to continue enjoying free music and bingeworthy TV.
We’ve also added a big chunk of extra data to most plans. Check out the plan line up for details.
Already have one of these plans? There’s nothing you need to do. The new perks get added automatically.
And don’t forget, every monthly plan gets 1GB of free extra WiFi a day and savings with $11 movie tickets. Plus big savings on a new phone when you choose a 24 month term.
300 NZ only
Unlimited* NZ only
Spotify Premium
(Worth $12.99/mth)
(Worth $12.99/30 days)
1 GB WiFi/Day
Movie deals, concert tickets & more
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Spotify Premium
(Worth $12.99/mth)
(Worth $12.99/30 days)
1 GB WiFi/Day
Movie deals, concert tickets & more
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Spotify Premium
(Worth $12.99/mth)
(Worth $12.99/30 days)
1 GB WiFi/Day
Movie deals, concert tickets & more
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Spotify Premium
(Worth $12.99/mth)
(Worth $12.99/30 days)
1 GB WiFi/Day
Movie deals, concert tickets & more
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Spotify Premium
(Worth $12.99/mth)
(Worth $12.99/30 days)
1 GB WiFi/Day
Movie deals, concert tickets & more
This plan includes a mobile subsidy.
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Spotify Premium
(Worth $12.99/mth)
(Worth $12.99/30 days)
1 GB WiFi/Day
Movie deals, concert tickets & more
This plan includes a mobile subsidy.
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Unlimited* NZ & Aus
Spotify Premium
(Worth $12.99/mth)
(Worth $12.99/30 days)
1 GB WiFi/Day
Movie deals, concert tickets & more
This plan includes a mobile subsidy.
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* Unlimited text is for standard person-to-person texts to standard NZ numbers (you need to be texting another person). Excludes premium and special numbers.
Unlimited texts cannot be used for re-supply, call centre usage, telemarketing, bulk messaging, application-to-person communication, machine to machine communication (including by using your SIM card in any other device), Cellular Trunking Units (CTUs), or any other activity that Spark considers to be non-standard personal usage ("Prohibited Usage").
If we consider that you are engaging in Prohibited Usage we may contact you and ask you to stop such usage. If such Prohibited Usage continues despite notification from us, we may remove your subscription with unlimited texts immediately with notice.
* Unlimited text is for standard person-to-person texts to standard NZ numbers (you need to be texting another person). Excludes premium and special numbers.
Unlimited texts cannot be used for re-supply, call centre usage, telemarketing, bulk messaging, application-to-person communication, machine to machine communication (including by using your SIM card in any other device), Cellular Trunking Units (CTUs), or any other activity that Spark considers to be non-standard personal usage ("Prohibited Usage").
If we consider that you are engaging in Prohibited Usage we may contact you and ask you to stop such usage. If such Prohibited Usage continues despite notification from us, we may remove your subscription with unlimited texts immediately with notice.
* Unlimited text is for standard person-to-person texts to standard NZ numbers (you need to be texting another person). Excludes premium and special numbers.
Unlimited texts cannot be used for re-supply, call centre usage, telemarketing, bulk messaging, application-to-person communication, machine to machine communication (including by using your SIM card in any other device), Cellular Trunking Units (CTUs), or any other activity that Spark considers to be non-standard personal usage ("Prohibited Usage").
If we consider that you are engaging in Prohibited Usage we may contact you and ask you to stop such usage. If such Prohibited Usage continues despite notification from us, we may remove your subscription with unlimited texts immediately with notice.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
On the 10th of February 2017 our Additional Minutes calling rate is increasing from 0.69c/minute to 0.79c/minute.
$39.99 OPEN PLANS
$59.99 OPEN PLANS AND TERM PLANS
Additional data
Voicemail Cost
Additional Minutes
69c/minute (From 10th February 2017 increasing to 79c/minute)
69c/minute
Special numbers & video calling
69c/minute (From 10th February 2017 increasing to 79c/minute)
69c/minute
Calling international Top 5
91c/minute
91c/minute
Calling rest of the world
$1.43/minute
$1.43/minute
Open term vs 24 months
Go Open Term and call the shots. Bring your phone and keep your options open - we won’t lock you in long term. Or go 24 Months if you’re mad keen on our best new phones – you get a huge upfront subsidy on the cost.
Phone subsidy available until further notice. Spark can withdraw this at any time.
Text allocations can be used for person to person text messages to any New Zealand network
All rates are GST inclusive. For more information visit . When travelling overseas voice and data roaming charges apply. To view charges visit
50/60% more data does not apply to any existing bonus data offers.
Super legal that Lightbox is limited to one subscription per Spark account.
The Lightbox service provided under this offer may vary over time, we will always notify you of any change to your service in accordance with our standard terms and conditions.
Open term vs 24 months
Go Open Term and call the shots. Bring your phone and keep your options open - we won’t lock you in long term. Or go 24 Months if you’re mad keen on our best new phones – you get a huge upfront subsidy on the cost.
Phone subsidy available until further notice. Spark can withdraw this at any time.
Text allocations can be used for person to person text messages to any New Zealand network
All rates are GST inclusive. For more information visit . When travelling overseas voice and data roaming charges apply. To view charges visit
50/60% more data does not apply to any existing bonus data offers.
Super legal that Lightbox is limited to one subscription per Spark account.
The Lightbox service provided under this offer may vary over time, we will always notify you of any change to your service in accordance with our standard terms and conditions.
Open term vs 24 months
Go Open Term and call the shots. Bring your phone and keep your options open - we won’t lock you in long term. Or go 24 Months if you’re mad keen on our best new phones – you get a huge upfront subsidy on the cost.
Phone subsidy available until further notice. Spark can withdraw this at any time.
Text allocations can be used for person to person text messages to any New Zealand network
All rates are GST inclusive. For more information visit . When travelling overseas voice and data roaming charges apply. To view charges visit
50/60% more data does not apply to any existing bonus data offers.
Super legal that Lightbox is limited to one subscription per Spark account.
The Lightbox service provided under this offer may vary over time, we will always notify you of any change to your service in accordance with our standard terms and conditions.
Terms and conditions - Free Socialiser for 6 months
The Free Socialiser 1GB/month offer is available from 18 October 2016 – 4 January 2017. It will be valid for 6 months from the date you opt in. To activate you must be on an eligible pack or plan. You will need to keep your pack or plan renewed (prepaid customers will need to ensure they top up) to continue to receive it for free.
In the promotional period a customer can only have one instance of the Free Socialiser subscription per line.
You can keep your Free Socialiser if you move between eligible plans.
Socialiser is for New Zealand domestic data traffic only, if you roam internationally you will incur normal data roaming charges. Socialiser is only available when using the official application for Facebook, Twitter and Spotify from a compatible phone. 1GB Spotify allowance includes music streaming only.
Excludes Facebook SMS, other alert services, and accessing video and content hosted on other sites. Access via any other means including 3rd party applications will use existing data in your plan or incur plan additional data charges applicable on your prepaid and pay monthly plan. Additional data charges will also apply for any external links accessed via these sites.
There are some functions within the Spotify app that may be excluded from the offer and will use data from your plan. These include:
Video streaming
Album artwork displayed on screen
Song downloads
Advertisements that the service providers may insert into the app, these can be video ads or banner ads
Any analytics sent from the music provider to understand your music preferences and usage
Authentication, for example, when the app confirms your login
Most smartphones are set to seek data automatically in the background (e.g. email or other apps). This will use the internet and, in some cases, charges will apply.
In some cases, as per Facebook policy, cached Facebook data takes 24 hours to refresh and therefore users may see chargeable data. To manually clear the cache we recommend uninstalling the app and reinstalling it.
In some cases charges will apply including but not limited to the following:
The use of voice and video call features
External links in newsfeed, timelines, walls, etc
External URLs in comments, messages, etc
Links to applications
Links to external advertisements
Enabling or navigating to features that rely on location services
Facebook features that navigate you out of the site and/or application such as "Get Directions", "Buy Tickets", etc. and/or importing contacts from an external email domain, clicking on a user's clicking on a user's email address and so on
Background camera app usage on Facebook
Pages Manager apps on Facebook
Using the Opera browser on Facebook or Twitter on your mobile device
Standard data charges apply after the Socialiser 1GB has been used up. If you have data included in your plan, this will be consumed first then casual data rates after that
Socialiser only works with official Android (2.1+ or later) and iOS (4 or later) operating systems
Only available to Spark consumer customers. Offer excludes Spark Business and Spark Digital customers
Customers who are on “Socialiser for the life of your plan” offer: You can only have one Free Socialiser subscription per line. We may decide to stop providing any or any part of our Pay monthly plans and Prepaid packs to you. If we do this, Socialiser may no longer be available to you. We will try to tell you at least one month before we stop providing the service. We may do this by sending you an SMS, emailing or writing to you, calling you or by putting a notice in major daily newspapers.
Terms and conditions - Free Socialiser for 6 months
The Free Socialiser 1GB/month offer is available from 18 October 2016 – 4 January 2017. It will be valid for 6 months from the date you opt in. To activate you must be on an eligible pack or plan. You will need to keep your pack or plan renewed (prepaid customers will need to ensure they top up) to continue to receive it for free.
In the promotional period a customer can only have one instance of the Free Socialiser subscription per line.
You can keep your Free Socialiser if you move between eligible plans.
Socialiser is for New Zealand domestic data traffic only, if you roam internationally you will incur normal data roaming charges. Socialiser is only available when using the official application for Facebook, Twitter and Spotify from a compatible phone. 1GB Spotify allowance includes music streaming only.
Excludes Facebook SMS, other alert services, and accessing video and content hosted on other sites. Access via any other means including 3rd party applications will use existing data in your plan or incur plan additional data charges applicable on your prepaid and pay monthly plan. Additional data charges will also apply for any external links accessed via these sites.
There are some functions within the Spotify app that may be excluded from the offer and will use data from your plan. These include:
Video streaming
Album artwork displayed on screen
Song downloads
Advertisements that the service providers may insert into the app, these can be video ads or banner ads
Any analytics sent from the music provider to understand your music preferences and usage
Authentication, for example, when the app confirms your login
Most smartphones are set to seek data automatically in the background (e.g. email or other apps). This will use the internet and, in some cases, charges will apply.
In some cases, as per Facebook policy, cached Facebook data takes 24 hours to refresh and therefore users may see chargeable data. To manually clear the cache we recommend uninstalling the app and reinstalling it.
In some cases charges will apply including but not limited to the following:
The use of voice and video call features
External links in newsfeed, timelines, walls, etc
External URLs in comments, messages, etc
Links to applications
Links to external advertisements
Enabling or navigating to features that rely on location services
Facebook features that navigate you out of the site and/or application such as "Get Directions", "Buy Tickets", etc. and/or importing contacts from an external email domain, clicking on a user's clicking on a user's email address and so on
Background camera app usage on Facebook
Pages Manager apps on Facebook
Using the Opera browser on Facebook or Twitter on your mobile device
Standard data charges apply after the Socialiser 1GB has been used up. If you have data included in your plan, this will be consumed first then casual data rates after that
Socialiser only works with official Android (2.1+ or later) and iOS (4 or later) operating systems
Only available to Spark consumer customers. Offer excludes Spark Business and Spark Digital customers
Customers who are on “Socialiser for the life of your plan” offer: You can only have one Free Socialiser subscription per line. We may decide to stop providing any or any part of our Pay monthly plans and Prepaid packs to you. If we do this, Socialiser may no longer be available to you. We will try to tell you at least one month before we stop providing the service. We may do this by sending you an SMS, emailing or writing to you, calling you or by putting a notice in major daily newspapers.
Terms and conditions - Free Socialiser for 6 months
The Free Socialiser 1GB/month offer is available from 18 October 2016 – 4 January 2017. It will be valid for 6 months from the date you opt in. To activate you must be on an eligible pack or plan. You will need to keep your pack or plan renewed (prepaid customers will need to ensure they top up) to continue to receive it for free.
In the promotional period a customer can only have one instance of the Free Socialiser subscription per line.
You can keep your Free Socialiser if you move between eligible plans.
Socialiser is for New Zealand domestic data traffic only, if you roam internationally you will incur normal data roaming charges. Socialiser is only available when using the official application for Facebook, Twitter and Spotify from a compatible phone. 1GB Spotify allowance includes music streaming only.
Excludes Facebook SMS, other alert services, and accessing video and content hosted on other sites. Access via any other means including 3rd party applications will use existing data in your plan or incur plan additional data charges applicable on your prepaid and pay monthly plan. Additional data charges will also apply for any external links accessed via these sites.
There are some functions within the Spotify app that may be excluded from the offer and will use data from your plan. These include:
Video streaming
Album artwork displayed on screen
Song downloads
Advertisements that the service providers may insert into the app, these can be video ads or banner ads
Any analytics sent from the music provider to understand your music preferences and usage
Authentication, for example, when the app confirms your login
Most smartphones are set to seek data automatically in the background (e.g. email or other apps). This will use the internet and, in some cases, charges will apply.
In some cases, as per Facebook policy, cached Facebook data takes 24 hours to refresh and therefore users may see chargeable data. To manually clear the cache we recommend uninstalling the app and reinstalling it.
In some cases charges will apply including but not limited to the following:
The use of voice and video call features
External links in newsfeed, timelines, walls, etc
External URLs in comments, messages, etc
Links to applications
Links to external advertisements
Enabling or navigating to features that rely on location services
Facebook features that navigate you out of the site and/or application such as "Get Directions", "Buy Tickets", etc. and/or importing contacts from an external email domain, clicking on a user's clicking on a user's email address and so on
Background camera app usage on Facebook
Pages Manager apps on Facebook
Using the Opera browser on Facebook or Twitter on your mobile device
Standard data charges apply after the Socialiser 1GB has been used up. If you have data included in your plan, this will be consumed first then casual data rates after that
Socialiser only works with official Android (2.1+ or later) and iOS (4 or later) operating systems
Only available to Spark consumer customers. Offer excludes Spark Business and Spark Digital customers
Customers who are on “Socialiser for the life of your plan” offer: You can only have one Free Socialiser subscription per line. We may decide to stop providing any or any part of our Pay monthly plans and Prepaid packs to you. If we do this, Socialiser may no longer be available to you. We will try to tell you at least one month before we stop providing the service. We may do this by sending you an SMS, emailing or writing to you, calling you or by putting a notice in major daily newspapers.
Be more entertained with our new Pay Monthly mobile plans
Get 50% more data on plans $59.99 and above. Plus get Spotify Premium and Lightbox on all Pay Monthly mobile plans.
One Lightbox subscription per Spark account.
T&Cs apply
And don’t forget, every Pay Monthly mobile plan gets 1GB of free WiFi a day access to $11 movie tickets.
Existing Customers
Are you already on one of these current plans? There’s nothing you need to do. The new services and data get added automatically at no extra cost.All: 86-773-2831999
The Best Ways To Go To China and Travel Around
China airline
China has built a comprehensive transportation system of airports, trains, highways, subways, ports, and waterways that in many places is world class. In the past decade, the construction of high speed rail lines, highways, and many new subways has transformed China's transportation system and the daily life of the people. This information is about how to best enjoy these new transportation facilities to go to China, travel between cities, and local travel.
How To Get to China
By Air Travel
Airplanes are the fastest and most convenient means of transportation for international travel between most of the countries in the world and China. Air travel can save precious time and energy for enjoying the attractions in your
destination.
witnessed dramatic improvements year upon year. In 2014, there was 10% growth in number of passengers to 186 million passengers.
The hubs of China's air travel are , ,
and . These four cities were in the world's top 20 busiest airports in 2015.
International flights go to major cities around the world, and domestic flights go to all major cities within the country. See
There are two cities in China that have two airports: Beijing( and Nanyuan Airport) and Shanghai ( and ).
Air Travel Tips
If you choose to board a plane by yourself, please make sure of your flight information: departure time, flight terminal and airport.
Please let us know if you are a
member of a certain airline company if
you book flights with China Highlights because we can consult about
membership points for you.
Visa free access: Currently about
with China
Highlights: real-time search, lower prices, and easy booking.
By International Cruise Ship
Some would enjoy the leisurely option of international travel by cruise ship. Cruise ships dock at Tianjin for passengers going to Beijing. Ships ply all around East Asia and could take you to China or Hong Kong.
By International Train
International trains: Russians and Europeans might consider a journey from . The journey time presently is about 124 to 144 hours depending on the route.
There are direct train lines to
train is an option especially for border crossing from Guangxi. International trains also go to Ulan Bator () and Pyongyang (North Korea).
How To Travel Long Distances inside China
Once you're in China, we recommend flights for longer distance travel to southwestern and northwestern China and parts of central China. But a recent development is that China's new bullet trains allow travel to many cities in the central, eastern and northeastern areas that is fast, convenient and economical. Cruise boat is a relaxing and popular alternative.
China Train Travel
Traveling by train is one of the cheapest ways to travel on some of the long distance routes in China, and it is popular with the local
population. In general, we recommend that tourists would benefit from taking bullet trains where possible and only taking the slower regular trains to save money if you have the time to travel or the interest. See Out of the Ordinary Trains below for special interest trains.
Bullet Train Travel
: On routes to cities where it is available, it offers speed, convenience and economy. China's new bullet train system is unique in the world for its size and low priced tickets. For example, you can presently travel between Beijing and Shanghai by the superfast G train in five or six hours for 88 USD and save money and time.
However, for longer journeys between Beijing and Guangzhou (8 to 10 hours) or Shanghai to Chongqing (13 hours), taking a plane is probably more convenient though more expensive.
G class train
What To Expect on Chinese Trains
It is important to know what to expect if you decide to travel by train in China.
English is generally not spoken by any of the staff on the trains or in the railway stations, and there are limited English signs on the railway
China Highlights recommends booking a soft sleeper because you'll get a separate
waiting lounge. Priority boarding is available at the railway stations for passengers traveling in the soft
sleeper section.
Train Travel Tips
including classifications, accommodation classes of China's trains, and tips for taking trains in China.
International Trains: Beijing–Ulan Bator, Beijing–Moscow, Beijing–Hanoi, and Beijing–Pyongyang.
Out-of-the-Ordinary Trains
was the first commercial maglev line in the world, and as yet, it is the only working commercial line. It was listed
by Guinness Records in 2003 as the fastest
train in the world in commercial use. It can reach 431 km/hr (268 mph) during the journey.
These two regular trains below are notable:
The scenic Qinghai to Tibet train: If you have the time to travel and can afford the extra expense, this high altitude train in an enjoyable experience for many. But it is much more expensive than a flight to Lhasa.
An App for Train Travel on the Go
brings our widely acclaimed China train ticket booking onto your smartphone. More and more travelers plan and book tickets with smartphones, and this app is just the right one for smart train travel. It helps travelers search real-time timetables, check availability, and book China train tickets with just some taps on your phone.
Domestic Flights
For travel where there are no very fast G trains, such as out west, to the northwest, or to the southwest and Tibet, taking a flight is the fastest way. Taking a domestic flight is simple and convenient.
Long Distance Travel in China by Bus
Long distance bus
We suggest that you don't use long distance buses unless absolutely necessary due to uncomfortable conditions and safety concerns. Buses go everywhere in China and are economical, but theft and other issues are more likely.
In 2012, the total mileage of highways in China reached 2,633,060 miles (4,237,500 kilometers). Almost all towns, counties, and cities are accessible by highway, and buses can take you almost anywhere. Highway construction is actually intensifying in 2015.
conditions are usually very good, but be prepared that in remote areas such as Guizhou, Tibet and Xinjiang, the roads might be poor. It is suggested that travelers lower their expectations for facilities or comfort in these areas.
The frequent departures available for buses make the tickets easier
to get than train tickets. Buses are also often cheaper than train travel for the same distance.
Sleeper buses are available for longer trips. Bed space is very cramped and you should take extra special care of your belongings. Theft is more common on buses than in the hard bed or soft bed cabins on trains.
, including how to buy bus tickets, how to find and board the bus, bus travel tips, and conditions
in China's buses.
China Tourist Cruises
Yangtze cruise boat
China now has over 140,000 kilometers (86,992 miles) of navigable inland waterways. Major navigable rivers include the Heilongjiang River, the
Yangtze River, the Pearl River, the Huangpu River, as well as the Beijing – Hangzhou Grand Canal, which
is the longest man-made canal in the world.
: Of all the rivers, the long and broad Yangtze River is the favorite for cruise boat tours. There is interesting and beautiful scenery. You can travel all the way from Shanghai to Chongqing by cruise boat and see cities and highlights in between as your leisurely travel.
Since they are simple to use, safe and quite inexpensive (a ticket may be as low as 30 cents USD), travel by subway is probably the best way for tourists where they are available.
Rapid construction: Since 2002, subways were rapidly built in many cities. Now about 23
cities have subways lines, and more subway systems are under
construction in other cities. Now the top two longest subways are in Shanghai and Beijing.
They are a good way for tourists to get around because there are English signs and maps and English speaking attendants. Subways
stop at central hubs where you can conveniently transfer to other means of
transportation.
as boarding and tips.
Taking a Taxi in China
The taxi in Shanghai
Taking a taxi is the most comfortable and secure way of getting around. Taking a taxi is a very fast and convenient way to get to your
destination, whether it be a hotel, a scenic spot, an airport, or a railway station.
You can find taxis in almost every city,
and the fare is relatively inexpensive for Western travelers. Simply wave your hand and a taxi will stop for you. Prices vary by city but are
usually very cheap. The meter should always be activated.
Pay the driver upon arrival. Tipping is not the custom.
You can order a taxi from your hotel and ask the concierge to write down your destination on a card. Tourists can also hire a
taxi for a half or a whole day, but make sure you first agree on a price with the driver.
including the differences between taxi fares in the main tourist cities and tips for taking taxis in China.
Private Transport and Touring — free of hassles, more flexibility
China Highlights' private transport service
most convenient and pleasant way is to go with us on private tour or transport. Our driver and
guide will wait for you at your hotel and drive you around where you want to go by air-conditioned car.
guide will arrange your entry tickets and any transport tickets (in advance), saving you a lot of
time and trouble lining up.
Our English speaking guide will help you travel quickly and comfortably and interpret for you.
We are known for providing hassle free and
individualized help for our customers. We are especially helpful for tourists who don't speak the language and are new to traveling in China. Going with a disreputable outfits can cause problems.
Unusual Local Transportation
In many places tourists go, there are people on motorcycles, tricycles, pedicabs and even bicycles available and looking for riders. We suggest that tourists new to China avoid these for safety and to avoid being overcharged. Locals will often ride these types of vehicles for convenience and price, but they are familiar with the area and know what to expect.
Cycling in China
Cycling in Yangshuo
Cycling is an excellent method for getting around in China's cities or seeing tourist sights such as Guilin or Xi'an. But now in many inner cities, cycling is restricted or illegal.
China stlll is thought of by many as the kingdom of bicycles. China had 500 million bicycles in 1987 or one for
every two citizens. But China now has the largest automobile industry by far, and about twenty million automobiles are sold each year.
However, in some poor rural parts of the country, bicycles are still ingrained in
everyday life. They are an important means of transportation, and while on tour in China, you can rent a bike and join them riding bikes in the country.
Walking in China
There is probably no better way than walking around to give you an authentic experience of ordinary life. By walking in the lanes or the neighborhoods, you will see things you might never notice from the tourist coach.
Hiking in the countryside
However, before you hit the road, here are some tips:
When crossing the street, you need to look BOTH ways even if the green light is on.
Pickpockets are very common in tourist spots. Don't carry your valuables and passports in a backpack. Put them securely in an inside pocket or a secure pocket in a waist bag and keep an eye on it.
Remember to get a business card for your hotel in case
you get lost or want to get a taxi back. Or you can ask the hotel staff to write down the places you want to go in
both Chinese and English.
Buy a tourist map of the city with
street names and sights in both English and Chinese in case you
want to ask for directions.
Take some small change with you in case you get
tired or lost and want to take a subway, bus or taxi. Taxi drivers are
reluctant to break 100 Yuan notes, and you might end up getting fake notes in your change.
Recommended China Tour Packages
: Ride some of the world's fastest trains to the ancient cities of Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanjing.
: This is the 2015 best seller visiting the highlights in Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai on this around the country tour.
As one of China's biggest travel and tour companies, we can help you go almost anywhere. Tell us how we can help, and we'll also arrange accommodations, tours,
and meals as&needed. Save time and
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Transportation Between Main Tourist Cities
Here is a plethora of information including bus stations, trains, and ferries and addresses for travel between these cities:
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