Day 1 Arrive Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, transfer to hotel check in and have a good rest. Day 2 Beijing Today you will be brought to the largest Square in the world, “Tian An Men Square”, Walk across the street and pass through the Tian An Men Gate, you will visit the Forbidden City, In the afternoon, visit the wonderfully preserved and restored Summer Palace. You will sample a traditional Peking Duck dinner this evening. (B, L, D) Day 3 Beijing Today’s highlight is the Great Wall，one of the greatest wonders of the world; After that, traverse the lovely Shisanling Valley to visit the Ming Tombs and the legendary Sacred Walk of statues. (B, L, D) Day 4 Beijing This morning you will visit the magnificent Temple of Heaven Then experience a rickshaw tour of Beijing’s original “hutong” district. The afternoon you will have enough free time shopping on the famous Wangfujing Street. (B, L, D) Day 5 Beijing/Xian Take a flight to Xian in the morning. Transfer to hotel upon arrival. This afternoon, visit the Shaanxi Museum. Then visit the wonderful Wild Goose Pagoda, symbol of the city. This evening you taste a Chinese food “Jiaozi” (dumpling) at dinner time, then enjoy the lavish spectacle of Tang Dynasty Show. (B, L, D) Day 6 Xian In the morning, transfer to visit the remarkable archaeological site where the Terracotta Warriors were discovered; in the afternoon, walk along the top of the Xian City Wall, Then be free at your own arrangement. (B, L, D) Day 7 Xian/Shanghai Transfer to airport for your flight to Shanghai. Pick up and transfer to check in hotel in Shanghai. This afternoon, you will visit the famous Bund and Jade Buddha Temple. (B, L, D) Day 8 Shanghai/Suzhou After breakfast, check out hotel and then proceed to visit the beautiful Yu Garden, and then explore the bustling market area surrounding. After lunch, take the train to Suzhou. In the afternoon visit the The Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuzheng Yuan). Overnight in Suzhou. (B, L, D) Day 9 Suzhou/Hangzhou After breakfast, check out hotel and proceed to visit the Ancient Canal by boat; and then visit a factory of Silk. After lunch, take the train towards Hangzhou. Pick up and transfer to hotel check in. (B, L, D) Day 10 Hangzhou Today you will visit the Ling Ying Temple on the Feilai Hill, then visit the West Lake by boat. In the afternoon, visit the Six Harmony Temple and a Tea Garden of Dragon Spring. （B/L/D） Day 11 Hangzhou/guilin Transfer to airport for your flight to Guilin. Today’s highlights in Guilin include the park of Elephant Trunk Hill and The Reed Flute Cave. Tonight’s dinner, you can sample a local flavor “Guilin rice noodle” (B, L, D) Day 12 Guilin/Yangshuo After breakfast, transfer to the pier, today you will take a mini cruise on the picturesque Li River. Lunch on board. The cruise will end at Yangshuo county. In the afternoon, you can enjoy your free time on the charming West Street, or you can rent a bicycle to discovery more in this beautiful village. Overnight in Yangshuo (3* hotel). (B , L, D ) Day 13 Yangshuo/CAN Check out and transfer back to airport in Guilin city. Take a flight to Guangzhou. Pick up and transfer to check in hotel. (B, L, D) Day 14 Guangzhou Today you will visit the city symbol, a Five-Ram-Statue in Yuexiu Park, and then visit Nan Yue King Museum. In the afternoon, visit a typical Chen Clan Temple and then enjoy your free time on the Shangxiajiu shopping street. (B, L, D) Day 15 Guangzhou/departure. Free at leisure until transfer to airport for your flight home. (B)
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Day 1 Arr. Urmqi Arrive at Urmqi airport, welcomed by local guide and transfer to hotel check in. Free evening. Day 2 Urmqi In the morning, drive about 100km to the east of the city, you will visit the Heaven Lake, this crescent-shaped lake deserves its name, Pearl of Heavenly Mountain (Tianshan Mountain). In the afternoon, go to visit the beautiful Nanshan Pasture, where the pastoral Kazakh inhabit and graze in summer. Free evening. (B, L,) Day 3 Urmqi-Turpan Check out hotel and drive to visit the Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum, and the Hong Shan park. Before driving to Turpan, visit the Grand Bazar (local market), you can find a lot of interesting souvenirs for your friends here. Free evening. (B, L) Day 4 Turpan Today you will be guided to the oldest, largest and best preserved earthen city in China, le Jiaohe Ancient city. And then continue to visit the Karez Well, a kind of underground water works invented and built to adapt to the natural environment in dry region. A visit to the Su Gong Mosque before go back to your hotel. Free evening. (B, L) Day 5 Turpan-Dun Huang Today’s highlights are the Astana-Karakhoja Ancient Tomb, known as the Underground Museum of Turpan because of the magnificent historical relics founded in there. Then continue to visit the Ruin of Gaochang City, which has been a must passageway for communication and an important section of the ancient Silk Road. Take overnight train towards Dun Huang in the late evening. (B, L) Day 6 Dun Huang Pick up from station, after a quick breakfast, proceed to visit the Mogao Grottos, the largest, best preserved and richest treasure house of Buddhist art in the world. In the afternoon, continue to The Singing Sand Mountains and the Crescent Spring, you can experience a camel ride by own expenses on this marvelous desert. Free evening. (B, L) Day 7 Dunghuang-Jia Yu Guan- Lan Zhou Drive to Jia Yu Guan in the morning, visit the Jiayuguan Pass, the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall of China and was built during the Ming Dynasty. In the evening, board the overnight train to Lanzhou. (B, L, D) Day 8 Lan Zhou Pick up from station, after a quick breakfast, drive along the bank of the Yellow River, extends the longest riverside road in China, where you can admire the grand River, the First Bridge over the Yellow River, the Waterwheel Park and the sculpture of the Yellow River Mother, the White Pagoda Park. Free evening. (B, L) Day 9 Lanzhou- Xi An After breakfast, transfer to station for your train to Xian. Meals on board by own expenses. You’ll arrive in Xian in the evening, pick up and dinner will be arranged in local restaurant. (B, D) Day 10 Xian Drive to northwest of Xian city, visit the Qian Mausoleum, the joint mausoleum of Emperor Gaozong and his empress Wu Zetian, the only female ruler in Chinese history. Now all the treasures discovered in the tomb are well preserved in Qianling Museum in the tomb yard of Princess Yongtai. Drive back to city down town. Free evening. (B, L) Day 11 Xian Today you will stay in the downtown area to discover more about the city, visit the Forest of Stone Steles, which is a treasure house of calligraphic art, then walk along the top of the Xian City Wall, and then visit the famous Wild Goose Pagoda Temple. Free evening. (B, L) Day 12 Xian-Luoyang Check out hotel and drive to visit the remarkable archaeological site where the Terracotta Warriors were discovered. Then back to station for your train to Luoyang. Pick up from Luoyang station, transfer to check in hotel. Free evening. (B, L) Day 13 Luo Yang Drive to visit the Longmen Grottos, densely scattered along the cliffs on both banks of the Yi River. And then visit the White Horse Temple, Known as the first temple of Chinese Buddhism. Free evening. (B, L) Day 14 Luo Yang Today’s highlight is Shao Lin Temple, you can evening take a half-day training of Chinese Gong Fu. Free evening. (B, L) Day 15 Luo Yang- outbound Free at leisure until transfer to airport for your flight connected to next destination. (B)
Price exclude Domestic air ticket of arrival & Departure: (economic class rate for reference only)
Single supplement: AUD646
Day 1 Arrive Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, transfer to hotel check in and have a good rest. Day 2 Beijing Today you will be brought to the largest Square in the world, “Tian An Men Square”, Walk across the street and pass through the Tian An Men Gate, you will visit the Forbidden City, In the afternoon, visit the wonderfully preserved and restored Summer Palace. You will sample a traditional Peking Duck dinner this evening. (B, L, D) Day 3 Beijing Today’s highlight is the Great Wall，one of the greatest wonders of the world; After that, traverse the lovely Shisanling Valley to visit the Ming Tombs and the legendary Sacred Walk of statues. (B, L, D) Day 4 Beijing This morning you will visit the magnificent Temple of Heaven Then experience a rickshaw tour of Beijing’s original “hutong” district. The afternoon you will have enough free time shopping on the famous Wangfujing Street. (B, L, D) Day 5 Beijing A Whole day free for you to explore the museums, temples and shops in the city. (B) Day 6 Beijing/Xian Take a flight to Xian in the morning. Transfer to hotel upon arrival. This afternoon, visit the Shaanxi Museum.Then visit the wonderful Wild Goose Pagoda, symbol of Xian. This evening you taste a Chinese food “Jiaozi” (dumpling) at dinner time, then enjoy the lavish spectacle of Tang Dynasty Show. (B, L, D) Day 7 Xian In the morning, transfer to visit the remarkable archaeological site where the Terracotta Warriors were discovered; in the afternoon, walk along the top of the Xian City Wall, Then be free at your own arrangement. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Xian/Chongqing Transfer to airport for your flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of this fascinating city of mountains and mists. After dinner in the city restaurant, transfer to your luxurious Cruise sets sails to Yangtze River in the late evening. In the three coming days, the cruise will travel through the famous Yangtze River as it winds its way through the spectacular scenery of Three Gorges, You will pass river cities, fish villages and other river traffic during this spectacular cruise along one of the world’s most famous and most beautiful rivers. (B, L, D) Day 9 Yangtze River Shore Excursion is Fengdu Snow Cave, Enjoy the Captain’s Cocktail Party in the evening. (B, L, D) Day 10 Yangtze River In the morning, the cruise will pass through the Qutang Gorge, and then transfer to the Daning River to visit the Lesser Three Gorges by sightseeing boat. In the afternoon, Cruise travels through Wu and Xiling Gorge, enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Party in the evening. (B, L, D) Day 11 Yichang/Shanghai Short excursion is the Three Gorges Dam Project in the morning , debarkation at Yichang about 13.30 the local guide will meet you at dock and transfer to the airport flight to Shanghai . （B/L/D） Day 12 Shanghai In the morning, you will go to visit the beautiful Yu Garden, and then explore the bustling market area surrounding. After lunch, visit the renowned Shanghai Museum. Then go to visit the famous Bund, Before dinner, you will be taken to cross the Huangpu River to ascend the Oriental TV Tower for a fabulous view over the whole city. After dinner, you will be entertained by one of the Shanghai’s famous acrobatic troupes. (B, L, D) Day 13 SHA/Suzhou/SHA After breakfast, drive to Suzhou to visit Hanshan Temple, Silk and embroidery factory, after lunch back to Shanghai , Free in Shanghai. Dinner by own arrangement. (B , L ) Day 14 Shanghai/departure After breakfast in hotel, free until transfer to airport flight home. End.(B)
Domestic flight information: (economic class)
Hotel single supplement: AUD833 Yangtze River Cruiser single supplement: AUD833
Day 1: Arr. Kunming Arrival in Kungming , welcomed by the local guide and then transfer to hotel check in. Afternoon visit the Flower and Bird market in Jingxing street. (D) Day 2: Kunming- Yuanyang Check out hotel after breakfast, transfer to Western Mountains. Go up by cable car and walk down. Visit the Dragon Gate, Huating Temple. After lunch, departure for Yuanyang. Free evening(B, L) Day 3: Yuanyang Today you will visit the Hani rice terraces of Yuanyang. Free evening(B, L) Day 4: Yuanyang- Jianshui Morning visit Yuanyang local market then drive to Jianshui. Visit Jiangshui: drive to Chaoyang Tower, Jinlinan Lu, Chongwen Pagoda and take an out-side look of Zhu family house. Walk thru tofu-making street. Free eveing. (B, L) Day 5: Jianshui- Shilin Visit the Confucius Temple, Tuanshan Village, Twin Dragon Bridge. Afternoon drive to Shilin. Free evening (B, L) Day 6: Shilin- Kunming-Anshun Morning visit the Stone Forest. Afternoon drive to Kunming with a visit to Sani village on the way. Transfer to Railway station and take the night train in first class to Anshun. Overnight on board. (B, L) Day 7: Anshun Arrival Anshun, transfer to hotel. Breakfast in hotel. Today’s highlight is Huangguoshu and Doupo waterfalls. Free evening. (B, L) Day 8: Anshun- Kaili Drive to Kaili. On the way visit Tianlong old city with opera performance. Afternoon visit the Ethic Museum Kaili. Free evening. (B, L) Day 9: Kaili- Zhenyuan Visit Miao villages of Shiqiao and Qingman. Drive to Zhen Yuan. Black Dragon cave, Zhusheng Bridge and Fu Family old house. Free evening. (B, L) Day 10: Zhenyuan Today you will take a boat trip on Wuyang River. After lunch, take an excursion on foot walking thru Tiexi valley. (B, L) Day 11: Zhenyuan- Kaili visit HuangPing village, Failai temple and a Gejia Village (B, L) Day 12: Kaili- Guiyang- outbound Drive to Guiyang airport, for your departure flight to next destination. (B)
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Price exclude Domestic air ticket: (economic class rate for reference only) Guiyang/Kunming: maximum AUD142+tax/ticket Guiyang/Guangzhou: maximum AUD277+tax/ticket Guiyang/Shanghai: maximum AUD515+tax/ticket Guiyang/Beijing: maximum AUD556+tax/ticket
Single supplement: AUD583
D1. Lhasa Upon arrival in Lhasa, meet by local guide and then transfer to hotel. Afternoon free at leisure for acclimation. Dinner arranged in a local restaurant. (D) D2. Lhasa Breakfast in hotel, then proceed to visit the famous Potala Palace, it was the official residence of the Dalai Lama. After lunch, visit the Jokhang Temple. After that, you will have some free time strolling around the oldest Bakhor Street. (B, L, D) D3.Lhasa In the morning, proceed to visit Norbulingka, which means “a treasure park” in Tibetan. Then continue to visit the Drepung monastery. After lunch, transfer to the Serawuzi mountain to the north of Lhasa city, where locates the Sera Monastery. (B,L,D) D4.Lhasa/Tsetang Transfer to Tsetang, visit Yumbu Lakang, which is reputed to be the first palace in Tibet history, is also one of the oldest buildings in Tibet. And then visit another oldest temple in Tibet, the Trandruk Temple. (B,L,D) D5 Tsetang/ Shigatse Breakfast in hotel, you will be driven to Shigatse, the second largest city or Tibet. Upon arrival, visit the Tashilumpo Monastery, which was known as home of Banchan Lama. (B, L, D) D6 Shigatse/Lhasa Transfer back to Lhasa. On the way visit the Pelkhor Choede in Gyantse. Afternoon visit the Yamdroktso Lake. (B, L, D) D7 Lhasa/Nyingchi Proceed to an excursion to Nyingchi city east of Lhasa. Nyingchi is renowned as the Switzerland of Tibet. On the way enjoy the landscape along the Niyangqu River, and visit the Lulang forest (B, L, D) D8 Nyingchi/Lhasa In the morning, drive to the Basomtso Lake, enjoy a boat cruise on this highland lake, and then drive back to Lhasa city. (B, L, D) D9 Lhasa Transfer to visit one of the holy lakes –Namutso Lake. Afternoon free at leisure. Dinner by own arrangement. (B, L) D10 Lhasa –outbound Free at leisure until transfer to airport or train station, to connect your flight or train to next destination. (B)
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Single supplement: AUD531
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