[winson604]

Sorry for the long update but I didn't get around to seeing my parents for a while but their leaving in 2 days and here's what I know.

Beijing 7 day tour from what they heard is through the Government but you can book it through any Chinese Travel Agency. There's multiple tours each week. Beijing is $100 and Shanghai is only $49.

I know it may seem racist but the deal only applies to Chinese people holding a Canada, US, or Australia passport. If your White, it will cost more but not by much maybe $100 or so.

The 7 day tour includes hotel, transportation to and from aiport/hotel plus your daily tours. Hotel is a 5 star hotel and the price also includes admission to all the places such as great wall etc.

I'm not sure if you can opt out of the tour but I know for sure you can't opt out when they take you shopping or else you get fined like $120 CDN each or something. They don't lock you in a room forcing you to buy anything but they will be aggressive, which is normal anyways. You can surely leave without spending a dime if you choose.

This deal from what my parents heard was supposed to end this year sometime but they heard it got extended till next year sometime. They do not know of an exact date though.

When it's all said and done, this deal is legit and it's freakin cheap but if you don't like the idea of being tied down to a tour group pretty much all day then even if it's free it's not for you.