2025 Visual Arts of China
General Terms & Conditions

Program Fee includes:
- 2nd-class high speed trains between Beijing/ Xi'an/ Jingdezhen/ Yixing.
- 4- or 5-star hotel accommodation, depending on city.

- Breakfast, lunch, dinner during trip period.
- Land transfers between airports, hotels and all sightseeing spots as specified in the itinerary.
- At least one bilingual guide will accompany you on the sightseeing tours in each city.
- Entrance fees for sights in the itinerary.
- Tips for the tour guides, drivers, and hotel porters.

Program Fee Excludes:
- Transportation for arrival in Beijing and departure from Shanghai.
- Overweight baggage charge and personal expenses.
- Travel & medical insurance.
- US passport and China visa fee.

Reservation & Payment
- An online deposit of $500 per participant is due on/before December 26, 2024. A reservation for your tour will not be considered firm until the deposit is received. By sending the deposit, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
- The payment remainder is required on/before December 31, 2024.
- Payment remainder by mailed check; we will provide details by email.

Cancellation & Refunds
- A minimum of 10 participants is required for the trip to take place at the advertised price. If the group does not have 10 fully-paid participants by December 31, 2024, the trip will be cancelled and a full refund issued.
- Individual cancellation fees will be a percentage of the participation fee.
  a. 30 days or more before the arrival day: Full refund minus actual air, train, hotel cancellation fees and any incurred bank transfer fees.
  b. 29 days to 15 days before: 30% of the total price.
  c. 14 days to 3 days before: 50% of the total price.
  d. Cancellation within 2 days before: Forfeiture of 100% of the total price.
- If we cancel a tour due to circumstances beyond our control, we will endeavor to find an alternative tour for the client or refund all payment paid. A full refund will constitute final settlement for the client; the company shall not take responsibilities for any expenses that may have been incurred as a result of the client's booking.

Kind Notice
- We suggest you purchase full coverage travel health insurance prior to departure.
- Please be sure to carefully check airplane tickets you purchased so that you are fully aware of the policies of different airline companies.
- Please make sure you have a passport valid for six months beyond March 14, 2025 and a valid People's Republic of China visa before leaving for China.

Kind Attention
- China Train Tickets: Train tickets can only be issued 15 days before departure, some fewer than 5 days. Our partner, Travel China Guide, always does their best to purchase tickets for us, but can not 100% guarantee the availability of our preferred schedule or seat. In such a situation, we will find an alternative and keep you informed.
- Entrance Tickets: Most attractions in China release entrance tickets online 3 to 7 days before the date of entry. While Travel China Guide will book all tickets for us as soon as possible after they are released, there is always a possibility that tickets will sell out before we can obtain ours. In the event that happens, we will discuss with you a possible alternative. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Responsibility
- The responsibility of OrbisConnex, Travel China Guide, our agents, representatives, and any affiliated companies is strictly limited. Suppliers providing services for our tour program are independent contractors and they are not agents or employees of ours.
- We reserve the right to change the trains and flights that have been arranged in the itinerary, and we will do everything we can to make sure your tour goes smoothly.
- OrbisConnex and Travel China Guide reserve the right to take photographic or film records of any of our trips, and to use any such photographic or film records for promotional and/or commercial purposes.
- We are not responsible for acts of terrorism, political unrest, war, earthquakes, landslides, other natural events/force majeure, delay or cancellation of flights, trains, or cruises.
- We are not responsible for any extra services that participants request of local agents/representatives, local guides or drivers outside of our confirmed itinerary. We do not accept any responsibility for any losses on shopping, non-included attractions, destinations, etc., but we will try our best to help our clients get out of difficulties, including seeking compensation if any damages or losses occur. Our mission is to provide an exceptional experience to every person who travels with us.