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 / Hangzhou (B.L.D)
In the morning, you will fly to Hangzhou known to Chinese as the "Pearl of China", hometown of silk and green tea. Arriving in Hangzhou, you will be transferred to your hotel. After lunch, enjoy the city tour in the beautiful Hangzhou city.
Day 08: Hangzhou (B.L)
Relax on a wonderful cruise of China's most famous lake, West Lake. See the famous Three Pools Reflecting the Moon and Huagang Park. In the afternoon visit the silk museum where you will discover the history and production of silk products. Enjoy your free time for the rest of the day to spot the beautiful garden city.
Day 09: Hangzhou / Wuzhen / Shanghai (B.L.D)
This morning you will board the bus to Shanghai in the morning, on the way; stop over at Wuzhen, a very famous water-town, which is located in Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province with a history of more than 1,000 years. Of the ancient residential houses, workshops, and stores still standing on the banks of the rivers, 169,600 square meters, accounting for 81.54 percent of the town's total floor area, have remained unchanged, lending an atmosphere of antiquity. Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 10: 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 11: 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 12: Shanghai / Australia (B)
Today you will be transferred to airport for your homeward flight.
Day 13: 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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$3245
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$3445
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$750
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$65
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1 Mar – 31 May
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$3395
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$3595
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$800
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$70
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1 Jun - 31 Aug
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$3220
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$3420
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$800
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$70
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1 Sep - 15 Nov
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$3395
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$3595
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$800
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$70
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16 Nov - 04 Dec
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$3245
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$3445
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$750
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$65
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* Singapore Airline or Cathay Pacific: extra $200
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