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75% off China 9-Night Trip - $999pp Twin Share (Departs Sydney or Melbourne) @ TripADeal via Qantas Tour

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75% off China 9-Night Trip - $999pp Twin Share (Departs Sydney or Melbourne) @ TripADeal via Qantas Tour
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Averell on 25/08/2023 - 10:40 tours.qantas.com (14631 clicks)
Last edited 25/08/2023 - 12:18 by 2 other users

Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou & Shanghai
Operated by TripADeal

Flight, accommodation, transportation, dinners (not sure about breakfasts, lunches, and suppers)

Seems to be a great price.

Not sure why kids/teenagers are excluded

Mod: "Includes return international flights, eight nights of 4-star hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, and much more"

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  • MS Paint on 25/08/2023 - 10:44
    +131

    75% off China 9-Night Trip

    So is that 2.25 nights then?

    • mrquickie on 25/08/2023 - 10:50
      +12

      math checks out

      • rogsamsy on 25/08/2023 - 19:30
        +2

        *maths

    • Imposter on 25/08/2023 - 10:56
      -3

      Wait, so you received a 3“ monitor?

    • billadm on 25/08/2023 - 11:49
      -5

      2.25 nights

      8 nights 4-star hotel accommodation & 9 meals

      • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2023 - 12:59
        -1

        Is the name and location of Hotels given/disclosed? As can not see https://tours.qantas.com/deals/4721-china-discovery

        If in fact in outskirt locations

        • billadm on 25/08/2023 - 14:10
          -2

          Is the name and location of Hotels given/disclosed?

          Overnight: Beijing Friendship Hotel or similar, Beijing.

          Overnight means at the end of the day they take you back to the hotel so you can rest, have dinner and prepare for the following day, the hotel is only for eating and sleeping.
          This tour is valued at $4,000 but you still don't see the deal?

    • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2023 - 22:22
      +1

      No deal after reading pages of comments.

      And I was surprised to read about trip a deal below and Qantas part ownership too.

      I am happy to pay more without tours etc
      Yet initial price for this seemed great.

    • dealman on 24/09/2023 - 02:28
      +5

      I had originally voted positive for this deal but reading comments from the past travellers this will be a big NO.

      Here's why.
      1) Kids not allowed. And more importantly they are excluding the kids so that parents can be pressured into buying bullshit JADE / Tea / and other trinkets in stupid shoping centers.

      2) It seems the entire intinerary is designed around visits to these :Shopping Factories with very aggressive sales tactics. like locking people in a closed room etc.

      3) Qantas is just the marketing agent in this tour but actually even the flights might not be with Qantas, it wil be with the other airlines.

      4) Based on discussions with the other commenters, outside most chinese cities you can anyway get 4 star hotels for close to 50 AUD per day, and that way you control your own time.

      5) These people take your passport from morning to evening and you basically can't go anywhere / do anything that your tour doesn't want you to do.

      This shoudl basically be classed as the same as those time share deals, remember in those deals they also require kids to be exluded on the day they have set apart for the sales conversation.

  • edumacation on 25/08/2023 - 10:45
    +24

    This is extremely cheap, wonder what Qantas isn't hiding from us. Flights alone are about $700-900

    • RD ADL on 25/08/2023 - 10:53

      QF routes to China and HKG not at full loads at the moment - a bit of capcity on those routes. :-)

      • Thrawn on 25/08/2023 - 14:33
        +5

        It's not Qantas

        International Full-Service Airline(s) Used

        • Cabin Class: Economy Class

        • Airlines: Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability).

        Hainan's been doing $350 return deals lately.. so it's probably that.

        • glenf on 26/08/2023 - 08:02

          I booked thinking it’s Qantas . Why does Qantas even advertise these on their website if it doesn’t use its own planes to take you there !

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 25/08/2023 - 10:53
      +87

      you have to go to china.

      • JoeyJoeJoe on 25/08/2023 - 10:58
        +57

        And if you’re a dissenter, it’s a one way flight only. So Qantas not losing out too much.

      • JafferMoney on 25/08/2023 - 13:25
        +5

        Rather go there than the US!

        • Jimothy Wongingtons on 25/08/2023 - 13:26
          +3

          bit drastic haha

        • dealhunter52 on 25/08/2023 - 13:46
          +4

          You must be so desperate to see family….or is it because of the current AUD/USD exchange rate?

          • JafferMoney on 25/08/2023 - 13:48
            +5

            @dealhunter52: Lol nothing to do with that at all, the US is a shambles…has been for many years.

              • JafferMoney on 25/08/2023 - 14:04
                +9

                @dealhunter52: Hahaha I actually travel a lot…I've been multiple times to both China and the US.

                You got no idea my friend.

                Stop getting brainwashed by newscorp!

              • cheapskate101 on 25/08/2023 - 15:41
                +1

                @dealhunter52: Not just read the main media outlets who want you to buy their shares. Economy is propped up by deficit spending at the expense of so called "allies".

                • dealhunter52 on 25/08/2023 - 15:46
                  +1

                  @cheapskate101: Better than the shady LGFV structure in China, which is basically deficit spending at local govt level rather than federal govt level to paint a rosy picture.

                  • cheapskate101 on 25/08/2023 - 21:14

                    @dealhunter52: But it doesn't affect us Australians. American policy affects us a lot more. Just look at our mortgage rates.

                    • dealhunter52 on 25/08/2023 - 22:37

                      @cheapskate101: US didn't told or force RBA to reduce interest rate to 0 and print billions of dollars in QE. Our own Reserve banks did that and we can't hold US responsible for everything.

                      People like you blame US for even your chronic constipation.

              • Freestyle on 25/08/2023 - 16:22
                +6

                @dealhunter52: Murican worshippers are so cringe

                • dealhunter52 on 25/08/2023 - 16:31
                  +2

                  @Freestyle: CCP bootlickers are worse

                  • Freestyle on 25/08/2023 - 16:38
                    -3

                    @dealhunter52: yeah because thats the only options, real bogan answer there

                    • dealhunter52 on 25/08/2023 - 16:45
                      +1

                      @Freestyle: You keep your autocracies, we will keep our democracy.

                      • Freestyle on 25/08/2023 - 17:52

                        @dealhunter52: yeah Freedumb, Heil Murica

                        • dealhunter52 on 25/08/2023 - 18:15
                          +5

                          @Freestyle: Too many CCP trolls on Ozbargain…with 22% youth unemployment in China, I'm not really surprised. Chinese 'Great firewall' making you bored?

                      • cheapskate101 on 25/08/2023 - 21:18
                        -6

                        @dealhunter52: I agree. Majority should always win. Even if it is to kill all Aboriginals, steal their land and keep them poor.

                        • dealhunter52 on 25/08/2023 - 22:34
                          +7

                          @cheapskate101: You have gone totally off-track here. We did mistakes in the past and most of us acknowledge that and trying to make mends. Our generation didn't do that but we repent nonetheless.

                          On the other hand, what CCP is doing to Tibetans or Uighurs in this day and age is pure evil. Who would have thought mass concentration camps would exist in 21st century?

      • xdigger on 29/08/2023 - 11:55

        Agreed, although both Labor and LNP have been quietly passing various authoritarian laws that would make eventually us a totalitarian state rivalling China. A new ACMA Bill 2023 to stop what the Labor/LNP government think is misinformation online is the latest example. Look at what happened to fellow Australian Julian Assange who gave his freedom to reveal US war crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan. Assange's Wikileaks revelation of US global war crimes would have been labelled misinformation by the US and our pliant government and this new law will stop all future Julian Assanges from ever reaching the masses.

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/786336

      • plmko on 25/08/2023 - 10:55
        +36

        What a dumb comment

        Last I checked there's huge capacity from tour reopenings. But no just make up random realities.

        • billadm on 25/08/2023 - 11:51
          +14

          What a dumb comment

          The worst thing is that these dumb people have the right to vote and to influence our life.

        • blueastro on 25/08/2023 - 12:03
          +9

          I'm curious as to where (or when) you got your data because the opposite seems to be mentioned everywhere - fewer and fewer foreigners are visiting China even after they have lifted up the restrictions.

          • dtpearson on 25/08/2023 - 14:00
            +5

            @blueastro: And all the expats have left. I have a relative that lives in Shanghai and there are NO foreigners living there anymore, they have all moved to Singapore.

            • blueastro on 25/08/2023 - 14:11
              +2

              @dtpearson: Yeah, that's precisely what I've heard too.
              Lots of popular tourism venues in Shanghai are pretty quiet now and lots of shops have closed down

            • cheapskate101 on 25/08/2023 - 15:42
              +4

              @dtpearson: I'm going then. I hate foreigners!

            • Aceboy884 on 25/08/2023 - 18:25
              +2

              @dtpearson: No foreigner, last time I checked Shang hai subreddit, they must be all fake commie accounts pretending to be foreigners

        • cookie2 on 26/08/2023 - 08:05
          +1

          If there's huge capacity for tour reopenings, why would it be dumb to think possibly huge reduction in foreigners traveling/visiting?

          Also they didn't 'make up a reality'. It was just an opinion and not given as factual (did you notice the 'probably'?).

          If you really want to show how dumb someone else is, maybe pull out some factual evidence to support your stance.

    • cnboy83 on 25/08/2023 - 10:56
      +3

      it was 99AUD before covid

      • Soupe Opera on 25/08/2023 - 11:19
        +4

        Don't know why this got negged, I went on one of those trips, was great! Very similar to what they're offering in this Qantas one

      • AppleLime on 25/08/2023 - 17:58

        We got $99 for accommodation and tour only. We have to buy airticket. Also Shanghai was $99, buy 1 free 1 meaning $49.5 per head.

    • uzBargaining on 25/08/2023 - 11:26
      +1

      Your luggage won't be there ;)

    • watwatwat on 25/08/2023 - 11:38
      +7

      wonder what Qantas isn't hiding from us

      Layover in Xinjiang.

      • cheapskate101 on 25/08/2023 - 15:44
        +1

        Free side tour! Better than a native American reservation camp.

      • nutella9 on 25/08/2023 - 20:40
        +3

        You mean 20 year layover in Xinjiang?

        • Meconium on 23/09/2023 - 18:55

          I understand a layover is when you don't leave the airport, and a stopover is when you collect your luggage and check in for another flight when you're ready.

          The technical term for the 20-year Xinjiang sojourn is "the big sleepover".

    • mailbox on 25/08/2023 - 12:03

      The Chinese government sometimes subsidise international travel…maybe its happening here too?

    • overlook on 25/08/2023 - 12:06
      +2

      maybe these are the shopping tours commonly in asia…you know you join the trips and they require your keep shopping every sites they brought you. if u dont, you get abused lol

    • TheMindsetTraveller on 25/08/2023 - 12:35
      +13

      These deals have been around (pre-covid), targeting Australian Chinese. My dad has been on one - usually, the catch is a requirement to visit a "shop" once or twice per per day where they try to sell you inflated goods. My dad just loiters for the required 30 minutes or so (while others shop).

      • gotcha on 25/08/2023 - 17:50
        +11

        Pearl Factory, Jade Museum, Tea House, Silk Spinning Factory

        You will be lucky if only have to spend half an hour there, and resist the pressure from the tour guides and/or sales.
        I would never go on these "shopping" tours

        • akyeeeahdude on 26/08/2023 - 00:18
          +2

          Yes - we went on this same Tour with Trip A Deal in 2018 and went to those same places and more. Got a bit boring but at least got to see a nice part of the Great Wall and a nice Zoo.

    • Bichous on 25/08/2023 - 12:52
      +13

      I’ve been on a few of these. They’ll take you to shops with huge mark up to buy random shit like tea and jade. They’re super pushy to make a sale. If you stick to your guns and say no, there’s not a lot they can do it about it though. So really depends on your self control.

    • wackedupwacko on 25/08/2023 - 19:17

      There's been lots of these types of tours in the past - just they were never really posted here.

      I took a $99 7 day tour back in 2015. You just had to make your own way to the start of the tour.
      Part of the tour is usually subsidies by the Chinese government.
      The other part is usually done in a way that they take you to places that will pressure you to buy stuff. (not necessarily junk stuff - some are actually decent).

    • shaym20 on 26/08/2023 - 21:32

      This deal has been available for years. I went to China using the same deal back in 2019. It was a pretty good food experience and definitely worth the bargain since I got to see some great cities and popular spots.

      Just be aware of tourist traps that the tour forces
      you to take and don't be tempted to buy anything from them. They are usually over-priced. For example, the green tea farm tour is nice but then they will try to sell you green tea with pressure tactics. The same thing at a Jade shop. Or a college selling a magical ingredient to relieve foot pain with some people dressed in medical dress. You get a free foor massage but don't pay for anything extra imo. That's how they make the money.

    • dealman on 24/09/2023 - 02:29
      -2

      This is a forced shopping tour into their overpriced shops, thiere is no deal.

      If you read the terms even the flights are not necessarily on qantas;

  • jeppetto367 on 25/08/2023 - 10:45
    +27

    This seems like a very good deal, which is weird for Qantas.

    • mulder1989 on 25/08/2023 - 11:00

      Last day of spring festival is like 24 Feb and most uni also starts around that time. It would be off season staring from 1st March

    • aparasher on 25/08/2023 - 11:25

      Check the available dates. It will be steaming hot and not the best rime to enjoy outdoors. Although March could be pleasant.

    • MakkhiChoos on 25/08/2023 - 12:58
      +5

      Last time they gave me a good deal, I let other airfares go.

      Then Qantas cancelled my trip leaving me with nothing my d*** in my hand.

      • Meconium on 25/08/2023 - 13:31
        +13

        Well, at least you had that.

      • ChatCPT on 25/08/2023 - 14:15
        +3

        dont blame QF, you gotta get your hand outta your pants

  • easternculture on 25/08/2023 - 10:46
    +7

    Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou & Shanghai

    • Return international full-service flights & airport transfers
    • 8 nights 4-star hotel accommodation & 9 meals
    • Tick off the bucket list at the Great Wall of China
    • Step back in time at the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City
    • Enjoy daily breakfast & 1 lunch

    $999 Per person twin share

    • Benoffie on 25/08/2023 - 10:51
      +3

      More details:

      This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 7th June 2024.

      This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

      Single Traveller Supplement

      For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $600 applies.

      Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

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      2024

      March: ^1, 2, 6, 7, ^8, 9, 11, 12

      May: 11, 13, 15, 16, ^17, ^18, ^19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 30

      June: 4, 6, 7

      Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

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      Please note:

      • Dates/months with a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $100 per person.

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      Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, or *Adelaide

      Departure Cities Surcharges

      Brisbane or Adelaide: $500 per person

    • JoeyJoeJoe on 25/08/2023 - 11:00
      +12

      Is the Forbidden city Wuhan???

      • Averell on 25/08/2023 - 11:30
        +2

        no, that's in Beijing.
        The one in Wuhan is free to enter for anyone

  • edisonAU on 25/08/2023 - 10:47
    +50

    I think it is sponsored by the Chinese government to encourage visitors to visit China again. Their economy is tanking right now.

    • nightelves on 25/08/2023 - 10:52
      -1

      Yeah this seems way too good.

      • PeppaCat on 25/08/2023 - 11:26
        +19

        No, the deal is not good.
        Before COVID, this kind of deal is usually $9, then increase to $99…

        During this kind of trip, your most time will be spend on visiting different shops….(that's how they earn money by selling you some low quality product with a very high price)

        • INFIDEL on 25/08/2023 - 11:30
          +2

          This Deal includes flights!

          • PeppaCat on 25/08/2023 - 11:31
            +1

            @INFIDEL: yes, in the past $9 /$99 shopping trip also includes flights..

            • INFIDEL on 25/08/2023 - 11:32
              +8

              @PeppaCat: Link to past $9 return flights from Oz & tour Deals?
              I know there were cheap deals then, but think I would have remembered $9 ones!

              Have paid for tours within China. Agree you have to shop & eat in their places. We refused, our guide was not happy. Very little time left to see what we had paid for.
              Learnt from that in next trips.

              • Serapis on 30/09/2023 - 10:35

                @INFIDEL: I remembered $99 ones though, it was good other than getting funneled through shops at times.

        • kickling on 25/08/2023 - 11:50
          +5

          Correct, what PeppaCat says.

          All of these tourist tours are basically Government tours. Set places to buy trinkets and eat food, so you only see certain scenary and get told certain scripted things.

          • aec on 25/08/2023 - 12:35

            @kickling: you did that kind of trip?

            • wackedupwacko on 25/08/2023 - 19:20
              +2

              @aec: I did a $99 one in and around Shanghai area before (Suzhou, Hangzhou, Wuxi) about 8 years back. Accomodation and food was decent, but yes it'd be hop on bus, go to some place they introduce you to a bunch of things - then you get the sales pitch. Go to next place, insert some free time. Then hit hotel for the night.

              Rinse and repeat.

              It's good value for money if you choose not to buy much.

    • JR63 on 25/08/2023 - 10:55
      +22

      Yeah, I went on one of these government sponsored trips with my family when I was a teenager. They're insanely good value for money, and there was no real catches to it. Only 2-3 thing "shopping" events in the 2-3 weeks we were there.

      • dasher86 on 25/08/2023 - 11:01
        +15

        Even tours in Europe have "shopping events"
        Eg. Go to a fashion show in Italy - buy some leather.
        Go to a place to see Turkish carpetistry + buy some carpets.
        See a perfumery in France - buy some perfume.

        • Thrawn on 26/08/2023 - 00:23
          +1

          Or in Australia…

          Notice those weird Ugg shops in out of the way places. Eg, on an industrial street in Tempe next to Sydney airport. Perfect location for inbound tourist buses.

          • dasher86 on 26/08/2023 - 11:19

            @Thrawn: Now you mention it..
            For quite a while it picnic day outs were fairly popular.
            Basically pay X amount for riddles to solve to get you to shops to pick up some ingredients for your lunch. But not to mention all the extras you end up buying

    • Headless on 25/08/2023 - 11:05
      -1

      Australias economy is also tanking, i wonder if we advertise cheap fares from overseas too?

      • starbearer on 25/08/2023 - 11:21
        +30

        We're doing one better. Getting them here permanently and making them pay taxes for life

      • wackedupwacko on 25/08/2023 - 19:21

        Doesn't matter about cheap airfares - people know that stuff is expensive here in Australia (not just from a cost of living perspective but just straight currency conversion perspective). The people visiting are almost always going to be of a certain calibur of wealth in their countries (or backpackers).

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