Interviewer: As international travel gradually resumes following the pandemic, can you give us an update on flight services between the U.S. and China?
Expert: Absolutely! United Airlines is currently offering daily direct flights to both Shanghai and Beijing. In addition, China National Airlines runs two flights a week to Beijing, while Eastern and Southern Airlines each provide two weekly flights to Shanghai and Guangzhou. Also, China Airlines, Eva Air, and Cathay Pacific have reinstated their pre-pandemic flight schedules.
Interviewer: That’s encouraging! I hear there are some special holiday tour packages available. Could you elaborate on those?
Expert: Certainly! China Youth Travel Service (CYTS) has rolled out promotional holiday packages for Christmas and New Year 2025 that have been incredibly popular with the North American community. Here’s a brief overview:
1. **Yunnan 8-Day Tour**:
– Day 1: Depart from the U.S. to Kunming.
– Day 2: Arrive in Kunming.
– Day 3: Visit Stone Forest and Jiuxiang, then return to Kunming.
– Day 4: Head to Dali.
– Day 5: Continue on to Lijiang.
– Day 6: Tour Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, followed by a return to Lijiang.
– Day 7: Travel from Lijiang back to Kunming.
– Day 8: Fly back to the U.S.
– Departure Dates: 12/21, 12/28, 1/06, with the tour priced at $1,299.
2. **Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai 8-Day Tour**:
– Day 1: U.S. to Beijing.
– Day 2: Arrive in Beijing.
– Day 3: Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace.
– Day 4: Visit the Great Wall at Badaling and the Temple of Heaven.
– Day 5: Travel to Xi’an, with stops at the Bell Tower, City Wall, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
– Day 6: Tour the Terracotta Army and Huaqing Pool, followed by a Tang Dynasty dance performance.
– Day 7: Journey from Xi’an to Shanghai, visiting Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuang Miao (City God Temple), Old Street, and the Bund.
– Day 8: Return to the U.S.
– Departure Dates: 12/21, 12/28, priced at $1,099.
3. **Charming Jiangnan and Xiangxi 12-Day Tour**:
– Day 1: U.S. to Shanghai.
– Days 2 and 3: Discover Shanghai.
– Day 4: Travel to Wuzhen.
– Day 5: Proceed to Hangzhou.
– Day 6: Head to Zhangjiajie.
– Day 7: Visit Yuanjiajie in Zhangjiajie.
– Day 8: Tour Jinbian Stream and Ten-Mile Gallery, including a round-trip train ride, and visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon.
– Day 9: Explore Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park.
– Day 10: Discover Phoenix Ancient Town.
– Day 11: Return to Zhangjiajie, then travel to Guangzhou.
– Day 12: Fly back to the U.S.
– Departure Dates: 12/15, 12/28, with the tour priced at $1,899.
4. **Northeast Ice Sculpture 10-Day Tour**:
– Day 1: U.S. to Harbin.
– Day 2: Arrive in Harbin.
– Day 3: Experience the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, showcasing incredible ice sculptures and displays.
– Day 4: Travel to Jilin.
– Day 5: Continue to Changchun to see the natural wonder of rime ice.
– Days 6 to 10: Further explorations including Shenyang and Dalian, before returning to the U.S.
– Departure Dates: 1/11, 1/18, 2/08, 2/22, priced at $1,699.
Interviewer: That sounds thorough! Can you tell us what’s included in these packages?
Expert: Each package encompasses domestic transportation, accommodations in five-star hotels, three meals per day, entrance fees to attractions, professional tour guides, and travel insurance.
Interviewer: Are there other tours available through CYTS?
Expert: Yes, CYTS has an extensive selection of tour packages including the Highlights of China, Yangtze River Cruise, Southwest Ethnic Culture tours, Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie, Silk Road Cultural experiences, multiple historic routes through Northern and Southern cities, Tibet tours, and more. Our itineraries are thoughtfully designed, and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service. We also assist with affordable flight arrangements between the U.S. and China, as well as visa facilitation.
Interviewer: Where can travelers find more information?
Expert: Interested travelers can reach out directly to CYTS or their local travel agencies. They are welcome to visit us at 605 Market Street, Suite 1300, San Francisco, CA 94105. For additional details, they can also browse our website at www.cytstours.com or call us at 415-732-7000.
