Amazing history about Great China. This itinerary also offers you an opportunity to learn about Chinese people; especially to enjoy a variety of Chinese food and the beauty of China
Day 01: Australia / Beijing
Fly to Beijing, the capital of People’s Republic of China. Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met and transferred to four-star hotel
Day 02-04: Beijing (B, L, D)
Three full days of wonderful tours bring you to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Ming Tomb, Hutong tour with rickshaw ride, temple of Heaven, Yonghe Lamaism Monastery, Olympic Venues including the Bird Nest and Water Cube. Also enjoy delicious Peking Duck Dinner banquet and attend the fabulous Peking Opera Performance.
Day 5: 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. Check in hotel
Day 6: Xian (B, L,D)
Today’s tour brings you to Terra-Cotta Warriors & Horses Museum and 6000-year-old Neolithic village remains in Banpo Museum. In the evening, you are invited to attend the local famous Dumpling Banquet followed by a beautiful Tang Dynasty Cultural Show.
Day 07: Xian / Chengdu (B.L.D)
Today you will fly to Chengdu, which is the capital of Sichuan Province, renowned for its lush and dramatic landscapes as well as its popular and tasty cuisine. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Sichuan Banquet.
Day 08: Chengdu / Leshan / Chengdu (B.L.D)
Today enjoy an excursion to Leshan which is 167 kilometers from Chengdu. You will visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, known as the largest stone Buddha in the world (71 meters).
Day 09: Chengdu / Lijiang (B.L.D)
Today you will have chance to visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. In the afternoon you will visit the Sanxingdui Museum. Recognized as one of the most important ancient remains in the world for its vast size, lengthy period and enriched cultural. You will take late afternoon flight to Lijiang, check in to your hotel.
Day 10: Lijiang (B.L.D)
Today you will visit the Naxi Village. In this village view the Baisha Murals depicting Tibetan, Naxi and Han Legends, and the 600 year old Ten Thousand Blossom Camellia Tree at the Yufeng Lama Temple. The Naxi people are the main ethnic group of the town. We will also visit the Dongba Cultural Museum. This Museum houses examples of the Naxi's writing, which is one of very few ancient pictographic scripts still in use in the world. This evening enjoy the unique Naxi Classical Music Show.
Day 11: Tiger Leaping Gorge (B.L.D)
This morning drive to the First Bend of the Yangtze River and visit to one of the world’s deepest gorges, the Tiger Leaping gorge. Spanning a length of 16 km, the gorge reaches a height of 3,900 meters from its’ waters to the snow-capped mountain peaks.
Day 12: Lijiang / Dali (B.L.D)
Enjoy your free time in old town of Lijiang before travel by road to Dali and pass through many enchanting minority villages on the way. Upon your arrival you are transferred to the four-star Hotel.
Day 13: Dali (B.L.D)
A full day tour takes you to the Three Towering Pagodas of Chongshen Monastery built in 836AD. Also, see the Bai Minority People tie dying cloth with wax. Visit a beautiful Bai Minority Fishing Village with its traditional style courtyards at Xizhou Town and beautiful Erhai Lake.
Day 14: Dali / Kunming (B.L.D)
Enjoy your free time in Dali before board your flight to Kunming where you will stay for two nights. In the afternoon visit the bird and flower market. Sample the ‘Across the Bridge Noodles’ in the evening, the most famous meal in the province.
Day 15: Kunming (B.L.D)
Enjoy a full day tour to the picturesque Stone Forest, one of China’s most remarkable natural wonder where vast limestone columns rise in surreal shapes and images.
Day 16: Kunming / Guilin (B.L.D)
Enjoy the free time before board your flight to flight to beautiful Guilin. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 17: Guilin / Yangshuo (B.L.D)
Appreciate the beauty surrounding Guilin on your Li River Cruise to Yangshuo. Amazing limestone scenery and villages together with lifestyles along the river. Enjoy lunch aboard river vessel. Disembark at Yangshuo village and complete bargain shopping at colorful markets. Enjoy an evening music performance – Li San Jie Impression.
Day 18: Yangshuo (B)
Enjoy your free day in the beautiful town.
Day 19: Yangshuo / Guilin (B.L.D)
On the way back to Guilin you will visit the stunning Reed Flute Caves and Elephant Trunk Hill.
Day 20: Guilin / Shanghai (B.L.D)
Take a domestic flight to Shanghai, upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 21: Shanghai (B.L.D)
Shanghai is China's most populous city with 12 million inhabitants, and it is the nation's industrial center and a busy port. Enjoy a wonderful tour to Yu Garden and narrow streets of the Old Town. There is the chance to stroll on the Bund overlooking the Huangpu River with its backdrop of early 20th century buildings followed with an unforgettable Huang Pu River Cruise.
Day 22: Shanghai (B)
After breakfast, the coach will bring you to the People’s Square where you can have your own arrangements: walking along the Nanjing Road to see more shops there, or visit the famous Shanghai Museum where all the exhibits are displayed with English explanations. Enjoy your free time for the rest of the day for your last minute shopping.
Day 23: Shanghai / Australia (B)
Today you will be transferred to airport for your homeward flight.
Day 24: Australia
Arrive home with unforgettable memories.
Costs per person (based on twin share accommodation)
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Departing (2010)
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Sydney, Melbourne
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Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
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Single Supplement
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Extra night in Shanghai/Beijing
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16 Jan - 28 Feb
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$5895
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$6095
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$1100
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$75
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1 Mar – 31 May
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$6100
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$6300
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$1220
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$80
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1 Jun - 31 Aug
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$5895
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$6095
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$1100
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$80
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1 Sep - 15 Nov
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$6100
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$6300
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$1220
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$80
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16 Nov - 04 Dec
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$5795
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$5995
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$1100
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$75
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* Singapore Airline or Cathay Pacific: extra $200
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