Will we have any free time in the places we visit to do our own exploring or shopping? (back at the hotel after the organised tours) How many are booked for the river cruise as I see the trip without the add on appears to be sold out?

A rough age of those going.

I am staying at the premier in opposite airport, is this where other people are staying and on the day we fly is there somewhere we meet up or is this just done when we arrive in china?

So looking forward to this trip but it sounds exhausting and I may need to book a holiday to recover from it!

Do we need a warm coat or just a water proof mac?

Thanks, Cheryl 😕

Hopefully the following answers your questions but if you have any further queries then please let me know....

1. Will we have any free time in the places we visit to do our own exploring or shopping? (back at the hotel after the organised tours)

This is a very busy tour and the days often don't finish until after dinner. You'll find that there isn't a lot of free time, and what there is, is normally an hour or two at the end of the day. There are some shopping opportunities along the way as you will visit jade, pearl, silk and pottery outlets during the days.

2. How many are booked for the river cruise as I see the trip without the add on appears to be sold out?

There are 12 booked on the river cruise add-on, with 16 on the main tour.

3. A rough age of those going.

late 40s - late 70s

4. I am staying at the premier in opposite airport, is this where other people are staying and on the day we fly is there somewhere we meet up or is this just done when we arrive in china?

People stay in various hotels depending on whether they have booked with us or direct with the hotel, why not post in the Say hello to other single travellers section and see if one of your fellow travellers gets touch. You have access to the executive lounge in the UK before you fly, this is a great place to relax before travel and of course, meet others on your trip.

5. So looking forward to this trip but it sounds exhausting and I may need to book a holiday to recover from it!

The days are long, but feedback from this tour is that it's a great trip and you'll have so many great memories when you return. If you need a relaxing break after, why not take a look at one of our Escape holidays 😉

6. Do we need a warm coat or just a water proof mac?

April is one of China’s spring months and the climate is pleasant and sunny and the Yangtze experiences mild temperatures with higher humidity. We’d recommend that you pack a lightweight waterproof jacket in case of the odd shower and a warm sweater/jacket to wear in the evenings.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Thanks again for all your help.

I can't speak on behalf of your friends, but here on the community we'd love to hear all about your trip when you get back - so do share your experiences with us when you return.

Kindest regards,

Julia

I may stay in the Premier the evening before depending if I cannot stay with relatives in London but will let you know nearer the date. I am a little bit excited!

Kind regards

Viv M

Thanks

Hi Cheryl, I have booked the (April 9th) China tour with river trip add on today. Look forward to meeting yourself and the rest of the group who are with us on departure day.

I may stay in the Premier the evening before depending if I cannot stay with relatives in London but will let you know nearer the date. I am a little bit excited!

Kind regards

Viv M

Hi Viv, Thanks for letting me know you are also on this 'trip'.I have asked Julia to forward my email address in case you would like to get in touch . Not long now.

Cheryl

I'm booked on this holiday (if we can call it that!!) and I'm booked in at the Premier Inn on the 8th so perhaps I'll see you there. Or failing all else see you in the airport lounge. :thumbup: Do we know who our tour leader is??

Hi Gill,I have asked Julia to forward my email to you in case you would like to get in touch at the hotel. I travel down from Scotland on the 8th

Cheryl

If Viv and Gilbo can reply to this thread saying they are happy to receive you details, I'll drop them an email with the information.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Hi Cheryl,

If Viv and Gilbo can reply to this thread saying they are happy to receive you details, I'll drop them an email with the information.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Thanks Julia.

Very understandable and right that this should be done. Thanks for the extra protection of your members. I just get carried away with the thought of this wonderful holiday.

Cheryl

I have dropped you and Cheryl and email to exchange contact details.

As for the Tour Manager - for this trip I believe you have Li Hua Drylie provisionally allocated.

Kindest regards,

Julia

I've sent an email to Cheryl with your alternative email address in it.

Would you like me to "merge" your two usernames into one account? If you let me know which one you'd prefer to keep I can put all of your posts under one login.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Hi Cheryl,

If Viv and Gilbo can reply to this thread saying they are happy to receive you details, I'll drop them an email with the information.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Hi I am happy for anyone to contact me by e mail

Thanks

Viv M

I have just dropped you an email now.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Can you please send me Viv's email as she says she is happy for anyone to contact her by email. So far there are 5 of us meeting the day before our fantastic holiday. Not long now. I have started packing already!

Thanks

Cheryl

Myself and someone I know who is doing the trip are staying at the Premier the evening before, it will be great if we can meet down in the bar to say hello.

Think its going to be a wonderful holiday

Kind regards

Viv

staying at the Premier the evening before

Hi Julia

Can you please send me Viv's email as she says she is happy for anyone to contact her by email. So far there are 5 of us meeting the day before our fantastic holiday. Not long now. I have started packing already!

Thanks

Cheryl

Hi Cheryl,

Sorry, I missed the OK from Viv originally - I've just dropped you an email now.

Have a great trip.

Kindest regards,

Julia