Hi Sea Bird,
Welcome to us lot at Just You.
I did the China trip in March so know you are going to have a great time. It was such good fun and the Great Wall was amazing. There was such a lot packed into this trip - I liked the train ride.
I think it will be warmer for you than when I went but you may want to think about something warmer for the evening.
It was recommended that I only take about £50 worth of Yuan and exchange Sterling in China as the exchange rate is better there & everyone has to give the same exchange rate. You can exchange money at the hotel reception. I also took my credit and debit cards but remember to notify your credit card company & bank so cards will not be blocked. China is great for shopping.
Adaptors for electrical things are either the 2 smaller pin Continental type for Beijing & Xian and the Australian type with 2 flat pins that move for Chende but if you have any problems the tour manager will help.
I drank the Chinese beer - yum yum - but drinks are not expensive in China & often there is a drink included with your meal.
I think the capacity for these trips is 39 plus tour manager. So you are going to make some new friends on this trip.
Have a fantastic trip - I know you will.
Be happy,
Best wishes,
Lesley :angel: