Day 01: Australia / Beijing
Depart on your morning flight bound for Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China. Upon your arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel.
Day 02: Beijing (B.L.D)
Your day will begin at Tiananmen Square, which is the largest square in the world. Next continue to the magnificent Forbidden City, home to emperors for over 500-years. In the afternoon visit the picturesque Temple of Heaven, built in 1420, where emperors of Ming and Qing would perform rituals essential to the well being of the country, praying to Heaven for good harvests. Enjoy an Acrobatic show in the evening.
Day 03: Beijing (B.L.Dinner Special)
A full-day tour will take in the grandeur of The Eighth Wonder of the World, the Great Wall, built more than 2000 years ago to protect China from northern invaders. On the way back to Beijing stop and visit the sacred way, which towards the emperors’ tombs. On your way back to the city, you will have a chance to spot the 2008 Beijing Olympic stadium. This evening, you are invited to a Peking duck banquet.
Day 04: Beijing (B.L)
In the morning you will leave for your Beijing Alleys Tour. Ride in three-wheeled rickshaws through Beijing's quaint alleys experiencing life as a Beijing local. In the afternoon, enjoy shopping and bargaining in the bustling alleys of the Silk Market, where you can pick up amazing bargains on famous brand clothing and silk.
Day 05: Beijing / Xian (B.L.D)
In this morning, you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Xian, the city known as one of the seven ancient capitals of China. Upon arrival, visit the Big Goose Pagoda and City Wall built in Ming Dynasty.
Day 06: Xian (B.L.Dinner show)
A full day excursion to the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang guarded by the famous Terracotta Army, 7000 life-size clay statues each individually crafted, complete with chariots and horses. After Lunch visit the Muslim Markets and Mosque. Here you will be able to purchase all sorts of curios and artifacts. In the evening, you will attend a dinner performance of Tang era music and dance at the grand Tang Theater.
Day 07: Xian / Shanghai (B, D)
Take the morning flight to Shanghai, the largest city in the commercial centre of People’s Republic of China. Upon arrival in Shanghai, you are met and transferred to hotel. In the afternoon, you will take an interesting tour to the famous Shanghai museum.
Day 08: Shanghai (B, L, D)
Today’s tour will bring to visit the magnificent Yu Garden, Bund Area, former French Concession area and Nanjing Road, known as No. 1 Shopping paradise of China. You will get a chance to see the newly developed Pudong area and comprehend the great achievements after China started the Reform & Opening-up policy since 1980’s. You will get the opportunity to visit one of the highest landmark buildings in Shanghai, the Oriental Pearl Tower or Jinmao Tower to enjoy a panoramic bird view upon this energetic city.
Day 09: Shanghai / Suzhou / Shanghai (B, L, D)
Travel to Suzhou, the Oriental Venice. Upon arrival, visit Lingering In Garden, Tiger Hill Scenic Resort and observe the interesting silk manufacture process during a traditional China silk factory visit. Later in the afternoon, transfer back to hotel in Shanghai.
Day 10: Shanghai / Australia (B)
Today you will be transferred to the airport by the Maglev bullet train and board your homebound flight.
Day 11: Australia Arrival
Arriving in Australia in the morning. Bringing back home dozens of your enjoyable memories.