14-Day Special China Tour with Spectacular Yangtze (CYT)
Day 01: AUSTRALIA – SHANGHAI
Depart Sydney or Melbourne to Shanghai on China Eastern Airlines in the morning and arrive in the evening. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel for two nights in Shanghai.
Day 02: SHANGHAI (B.L.D)
After breakfast, you will start your sightseeing in Shanghai. Enjoy your wonderful tour to beautiful Yu Garden in the old Shanghai City and walk along the famous Bund area. Then continue to visit the former French Concession area and enjoy your shopping in Nanjing Road, known as the No. 1 Shopping Paradise in China. In this evening, you will attend an unbelievable Acrobatic Performance.
Day 03: SHANGHAI – YICHANG – YANGTZE CRUISE (B.L.D)
Visit Xingtiandi, an urban tourist attraction created by converting residential blocks into multifunctional dining, retail and entertainment centre flowing with restaurants, boutiques, cafes and bars of an international standard. Followed by a visit to Pudong area including the Oriental Pearl Tower. In the afternoon, transfer to airport for a flight to Yichang from where you will board the five star cruise ship for your Yangtze River cruise. With a rich Chinese cultural heritage of thousands of years, the Three Gorges is not only a picturesque natural gallery, but also a spectacular treasure house.
Day 04: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B.L.D)
The cruise will depart Yichang Pier at 08:00am, and then arrive Yangjiawan Pier at 11:00am. Next we will see the Three Gorges Dam Project-Shore Excursion from 2:00 to 5:00pm. The Three Gorges comprise of the arresting Qutang Gorge (8km), the idyllic Wu Gorge (44km) and the treacherous Xiling Gorge (66km). Between the Three Gorges laid the wide valleys of Daning River and Fragrant Stream.
Day 05: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B.L.D)
Today we will pass Xiling Gorge-West Part, which is renowned for being extremely perilous and is the longest one of the Three Gorges. The water is full of turbulent currents and whirlpools and dangerous shoals. Transfer to smaller boats to see the Shennongxi Stream. In the afternoon, we will pass Wu Gorge, The Wu Gorge boasts the most immediately beautiful and spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges. Then we will pass Qutang Gorge around 5:00pm. Although Qutang Gorge is the smallest among the Three Gorges, it is actually the most powerful one and the water here flows most rapidly at this spot.
Day 06: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B.L.D)
Fengdu is traditionally known as the town of ghosts. Upon the Mingshan Hill above the river is a temple with a number of halls and statues of ghosts and devils. There is also a park with displays of the imagined lives in hell. It is considered that all people's ghosts, of whatever nationality, will come to Fengdu after death. Today you will visit the Fengdu Ghost City.
Day 07: CHONGQING – XIAN (B.L.D)
The cruiser arrives the destination – Chongqing. Visit Panda House to see the Pandas. After lunch, you are transferred to airport to take flight to Xian. Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel.
Day 08: XIAN (B.L.SD.)
Today's tour will visit the incredible Terra-Cotta Warriors. Visit 6000-year-old and Neolithic village remain in Banpo Museum. Tonight enjoy a beautiful Tang Dynasty Show and Dinner.
Day 09: XIAN – BEIJING (B.L.D)
After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing, the capital city of China. Upon arrival, our tour guide will meet you in the airport and transfer you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you are taken to visit the Heaven of Temple and Silk Market.
Day 10: BEIJING (B.L.D.)
Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with each emperor identified as a dragon sent from the heaven. Start your city tour to Tiananmen Square, followed by a visit to the Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. Enjoy the famous Kungfu (Martial Art) show in the evening.
Day 11: BEIJING (B.L.D.)
The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan Path. The Great Wall is the most famous image of China throughout the world. It is the only man made object visible from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world. It is a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Later visit the Sacred Path of Ming Tombs, 13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs here. This is an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as for the tombs themselves. Visit the Cloisonne Factory and enjoy the famous Peking Duck dinner in the evening.
Day 12: BEIJING (B.L.D)
After breakfast, you will visit Summer Palace. After lunch, you are taken to Beijing downtown to do some shopping. Stay overnight in Beijing.
Day 13: BEIJING – AUSTRALIA (B)
You are at leisure until transfer to airport in the afternoon for your flight homewards to Australia.
Day 14: AUSTRALIA
Arrive in Australia in the morning. Your unforgettable China tour ends.
Departure Dates: 24/03, 10/04, 08/05
Tour Price:
$2,980 per person, twin share
Single supplement: $980
Tour price includes:
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International airfare Sydney/Melbourne – Beijing//Shanghai – Sydney/Melbourne on China Easter Airlines;
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Airport tax and fuel surcharge ($560 currently, subject to change);
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4 star hotels as indicated in the itinerary;
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5 star Cruise Ship (balcony cabin on America Victoria) on Yangtze River;
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Chinese domestic flights;
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Sightseeing tours with entrance fees for all the attractions as stated in the itinerary;
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Meals as mentioned in the itinerary;
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Transfers and transportation all through;
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English speaking guide;
Tour price excludes:
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Travel insurance;
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Tip to guide & driver ($5 per person per day).
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China visa ($98.50).