Day1: Australia
Beijing, China
Depart from Australia to China’s Capital – Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted by our local representative then transferred to your hotel.
Day2: Beijing (B, L, D)
This morning tour the “Tian An Men Square”, the largest city square in the world followed by the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace. This evening enjoy the renowned Beijing Duck in your dinner.
Day3: Beijing (B, L, D)
Full day excursion to the remarkable Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World; then visit to the underground palace of one of the Thirteen Ming Tombs, where thirteen emperors of Ming Dynasty were buried. Tonight enjoy a Chinese acrobatic show.
Day4: Beijing Xi’an (B, D)
Fly to Xi’an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province today, known as Chang’an in ancient China, was the capital of 13 dynasties from the 11th century B.C. to the mid-10th century A.D. for 1062 years. On arrival in Xi’an, you will be greeted by our local tour guide, then tour to the Bell Tower square; the ancient city wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Day5: Xi´an (B, L, D)
After breakfast, tour to the Qin Vaults of life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses buried with the first emperor – Qin Shi Huang more than 2000 years ago; visit the Shaanxi History Museum, which houses 370 thousand pieces of cultural relics excavated in the area. This evening we’ll have a Dumpling Dinner in local restaurant.
Day6: Xi’an Chongqing (B, L)
Fly to Chongqing, the largest industrial and commercial center in Southwest China, situated by the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Upon arrival, meet your local guide at the airport. City sightseeing to Ciqikou ancient town, followed by the downtown district ‘Jiefangbei’ (Liberation Monument), where we have couple’ of hours stroll around before dinner.
Day7: Chongqing, aboard Yangtze River Cruise Vessel (B, L, D)
Full day excursion to Dazu Grottoes, a World Listed Cultural Heritage located at about 80km west of the city, which showcase the superlative stone carving skills in ancient China. Return to the city in the afternoon then aboard your Yangtze Cruise vessel.
Day8-9: Yangtze Cruise and Shore Excursion (B, L, D)
Day10: Arrive at Yichang
Wuhan (B, L, D)
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam before disembark in the city of Yichang. Meet your local guide at the pier then transfer to Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province where we’ll have a city sightseeing followed.
(Shore excursion program in Yangtze Cruise may vary from one cruise to another)
Day11: Wuhan Shanghai (B, L)
Visit the Hubei Provincial Museum before transfer to airport for flight to Shanghai, China’s leading industrial, commercial and major financial centre. On arrival, meet your local guide then tour to the Yuyuan Garden and the neighbouring ‘Yuyuan Bazaar’, known as the Temple of Town Gods.
Day12: Shanghai (B, L, D)
Tour to the Bund then visits Shanghai Museum. After an early dinner, enjoy a scenic cruise on the Huangpu River, sightsee “The Bund” and Pudong CBD on both shores, which are brilliantly illuminated at night.
Day13: Shanghai Australia (B, L)
Today we enjoy free time at Nanjing Road pedestrian mall, or relax in one of the Xin Tian Di’s cafes. The tour is finished at Shanghai airport where your tour guide will help you check-in your return flight for Australia.
Day14: Australia
Arrives Australia. End this unforgettable China tour.
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