Tour Booking Terms & Conditions

Effective from January 15, 2025

πŸ“‹ At a glance:

  • βœ… Booking confirmed after deposit
  • πŸ”„ Free changes – 48 hours before start
  • ❌ 100% refund – if cancelled 72 hours in advance
  • πŸ’° Payment – card, bank transfer or cash
  • πŸ“ž 24/7 support on WhatsApp/Telegram

1. Booking process

Booking a tour is done in several steps:

  1. Choose a tour – through the website or by phone/messenger
  2. Confirm details – date, time, number of people, special requests
  3. Guide confirmation – availability check for your chosen date
  4. Deposit – 30% of the total price to secure the booking
  5. Receive confirmation – detailed plan with time and meeting point

2. Payment methods

πŸ’³ Bank card

Pay in RUB through a secure payment gateway. Receipt sent immediately.

πŸ“± Bank transfer (Russia)

To a Sberbank/Tinkoff card. Details provided after confirmation.

πŸ’΅ Cash in China

In yuan (CNY) or US dollars (USD) on the day of the tour. Exchange rate agreed in advance.

🌐 PayPal/WeChat Pay

For foreign tourists. 5% commission included in the price.

3. Cancellation and changes

Time before tour startDeposit refundCancellation fee
More than 72 hours
100% refund
0%
48–72 hours50% refund50% withheld
24–48 hours30% refund70% withheld
Less than 24 hours0% refund100% withheld

Important: If the tour is cancelled due to the guide’s fault (illness, force majeure), the full deposit is refunded.

4. Changing a booking

  • Free changes: Date/time can be changed free of charge if notified 48+ hours in advance
  • Group size changes: Adding participants – by agreement, reducing – price adjustment
  • Itinerary changes: Possible in agreement with the guide on site

5. What is included in the price

βœ… INCLUDED:

  • Russian-speaking guide services
  • Custom itinerary planning
  • Consultations before and during the trip
  • Translation and communication assistance
  • Round-trip transfer from hotel (within Shanghai)

❌ NOT INCLUDED:

  • Entrance tickets to museums, parks
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Medical insurance
  • Intercity transport (unless specified)

6. Responsibilities of the parties

Client’s responsibilities:

  • Timely payment according to the terms
  • Arriving at the meeting point on time
  • Complying with local laws and rules
  • Respectful attitude towards the guide and locals
  • Informing about any health restrictions

Guide’s responsibilities:

  • Arriving at the meeting point on time
  • Conducting the tour according to the programme
  • Providing interesting and accurate information
  • Ensuring the group’s safety
  • Assisting in emergency situations

7. Force majeure

The parties are released from liability in the event of force majeure circumstances:

  • Natural disasters (typhoons, earthquakes)
  • Political unrest, strikes
  • Epidemics, quarantine measures
  • Border closures or flight cancellations
  • Technical failures of transport systems

In such cases, the deposit is fully refunded or transferred to another date.

8. Contact for questions

For any questions regarding bookings and terms:

Email: guide-in-china@mail.ru

Telegram / WhatsApp: +7 964 334-23-55

By booking a tour you agree to these terms and conditions.

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