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China HighlightsFrom $4,427 - 28 Days, Fully Inclusive from selected Australian citiesChina is a truly unforgettable destination, offering a wealth of captivating sites. Every day will present you with something unique, delightful and exciting. This tour covers what we consider to be the ‘highlights’ of China; the amazing places you have heard about and would love to see with your own eyes. Your tour starts in Shanghai; its energy and vitality is unmatched. The grey limestone rock formations of Kunming’s Stone Forest will astound you. This is nature at its best! In Dazu you will see some of the world’s finest rock carvings, the Beishan Frescoes and the Baodin Stone Carvings. Experience China’s rail network as you travel overnight by train to Beijing, where you can marvel at the Great Wall. In 28 days you will certainly feel acquainted with this ancient land. With so much on offer you won’t be disappointed! 2013 ITINERARY & PRICINGDAYS 1-2: AUSTRALIA TO SHANGHAIFly overnight with Singapore Airlines to Shanghai for a two night stay. Your welcome dinner will be a banquet of traditional Shanghai cuisine. DAY 3: SHANGHAIVisit the Yu Gardens, the antiques and fine arts at the Shanghai Museum, the Old Town and the Xintiandi area. DAY 4: SHANGHAI TO SUZHOUTravel to Suzhou where you will visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the Master of the Nets Garden. Stop at a traditional silk mill and later cruise along the Grand Canal. DAY 5: SUZHOU TO HANGZHOUJourney to Hangzhou where you will stroll through the local markets and enjoy oriental tea-tasting. DAY 6: HANGZHOUVisit the Temple of Inspired Seclusion, Hu Xueyan's Residence and relax on a cruise on West Lake. DAY 7: HANGZHOU – WUZHEN TO SHANGHAITour Wuzhen and explore this charming town at a leisurely pace. Later this afternoon return to Shanghai. DAY 8: SHANGHAIStroll along the famous Bund and shop along Nanjing Road. This evening enjoy a cruise along the stunning Huangpu River. DAY 9: SHANGHAI TO GUILINThis morning you will cross the great Nanpu Bridge to explore the Pudong area before flying to Guilin. DAY 10: GUILIN TO YANGSHUOCruise along the Li River as you travel to the town of Yangshuo for an overnight stay. DAY 11: YANGSHUO TO GUILINReturn to Guilin, visiting Mt. Diecai en route. This evening enjoy a display of traditional cormorant fishing. DAY 12: GUILIN TO KUNMINGSee the Reed Flute Caves before flying to Kunming. This evening sample Across the Bridge Noodles, a specialty of the region. DAY 13: KUNMINGVisit the Stone Forest, where vast limestone columns rise in surreal shapes and images. DAY 14: KUNMING TO CHONGQINGSee the Western Hills, often called the ‘Sleeping Beauty Hills’ as they resemble a woman’s prone body wrapped around Dianchi Lake. Later you will fly to Chongqing, China’s most populated city. DAY 15: CHONGQING – DAZUTravel to Dazu and see the Beishan Frescoes and Baodin Stone Carvings. This afternoon return to Chongqing. DAY 16: CHONGQING TO CHENGDUSee the sights of Chongqing city including Erlin Park, the People’s Hall and the General Stilwell Museum before driving to Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan Province. DAY 17: CHENGDU – LESHANTravel to Leshan to see the Grand Buddha, an enormous statue hewn from the side of the Lingyun Mountain. Later you will visit Huanglongxi, an ancient town, before returning to Chengdu. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Sichuan banquet. DAY 18: CHENGDUVisit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see these famous animals in an environment similar to their natural habitat. Later, visit a local bamboo park. DAY 19: CHENGDU TO XIANTour the city of Chengdu before boarding your overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. DAY 20: XIANArrive in Xian this morning and visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda. This evening feast on a traditional Shui Jiao Dumpling banquet while watching a performance of music and dance dating back to the Tang Dynasty. DAY 21: XIANSee the incredible life-sized Terracotta Warriors and Horses, followed by a visit to the ancient City Wall, one of the best preserved in all of China. DAY 22: XIAN TO BEIJINGVisit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, walk through the Muslim Quarter and explore the Islamic food markets. This evening board your overnight soft sleeper train to Beijing. DAY 23: BEIJINGArrive in Beijing this morning and walk through Tiananmen Square, passing Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, followed by a visit to the Forbidden City. DAY 24: BEIJINGTake an exciting walk along the Great Wall admiring the panoramic views before touring the unique Temple of Heaven. DAY 25: BEIJINGDiscover the landscaped beauty of the Summer Palace and this evening be entertained by an acrobatics performance. DAY 26: BEIJINGVisit the Lama Temple (Yonghegong) and enjoy some free time to shop at the copy markets. In the evening sample the local delicacy, Peking Duck. DAY 27: DEPART BEIJINGThis morning is free at your leisure before you are transferred to Beijing airport to board your overnight flight to Australia. DAY 28: ARRIVE AUSTRALIAArrive home today. 2013 Price Guide
Important Note: Above prices include Fuel surcharges and tipping of $627 (correct as at May 2013 and subject to change). Please note the Tipping amount of USD95 is payable on arrival in China. Though status is regularly updated, availability above is indicative only, not live and hence does not guarantee that space is available on your selected tour when you or your agent calls Wendy Wu Tours to book. Booking early is the only way to ensure availability of your selected departure date. 2014 ITINERARY & PRICING2014 itinerary includes 26 days touring
DAYS 1-2: AUSTRALIA TO SHANGHAIFly overnight with Singapore Airlines to Shanghai for a three night stay. Your welcome dinner will be a banquet of traditional Shanghai cuisine. DAY 3: SHANGHAIVisit the Yu Gardens, the antiques and fine arts at the Shanghai Museum, the Old Town and the Xintiandi area. DAY 4: SHANGHAIStroll along the famous Bund and Nanjing Road and in the evening enjoy a cruise along the stunning Huangpu River. DAY 5: SHANGHAI TO SUZHOUTravel to Suzhou for an overnight stay and explore the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the Master of the Nets Garden. Visit a traditional silk mill. DAY 6: SUZHOU – WUZHEN TO HANGZHOUCruise along the ancient Grand Canal. Travel to Wuzhen and explore this charming town at a leisurely pace. Later travel to Hangzhou. DAY 7: HANGZHOUVisit the Temple of Inspired Seclusion, the Six Harmonies Pagoda and relax on a cruise on West Lake. DAY 8: HANGZHOU TO GUILINEnjoy oriental tea-tasting before flying to Guilin, one of China’s most beautiful cities. DAY 9: GUILIN TO YANGSHUOCruise along the Li River as you travel to the town of Yangshuo for an overnight stay. DAY 10: YANGSHUO TO GUILINReturn to Guilin, visiting Mt. Diecai en route. This evening enjoy a display of traditional cormorant fishing. DAY 11: GUILIN TO KUNMINGSee the Reed Flute Caves before flying to Kunming. This evening sample Across the Bridge Noodles, a specialty of the region. DAY 12: KUNMINGVisit the Stone Forest, where vast limestone columns rise in surreal shapes and images. DAY 13: KUNMING TO CHONGQINGSee the Western Hills, often called the ‘Sleeping Beauty Hills’ as they resemble a woman’s prone body wrapped around Dianchi Lake. Later you will fly to Chongqing, China’s most populated city. DAY 14: CHONGQING TO DAZUTravel to Dazu for an overnight stay. Explore the remarkable Beishan Frescoes. DAY 15: DAZU TO CHENGDUVisit the Baodin Stone Carvings before travelling to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Sichuan banquet. DAY 16: CHENGDU – LESHANTravel to Leshan to see the Grand Buddha, an enormous statue hewn from the side of the Lingyun Mountain. Later you will visit Huanglongxi, an ancient town, before returning to Chengdu. DAY 17: CHENGDU TO XIANVisit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see these famous animals in an environment similar to their natural habitat. Later, visit a local bamboo park. This evening board your overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. DAY 18: XIANArrive in Xian this morning and visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda. This evening feast on a traditional Shui Jiao Dumpling banquet while watching a performance of music and dance dating back to the Tang Dynasty. DAY 19: XIANSee the incredible life-sized Terracotta Warriors and Horses, followed by a visit to the ancient City Wall, one of the best preserved in all of China. DAY 20: XIAN TO BEIJINGVisit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, walk through the Muslim Quarter and explore the Islamic food markets. This evening board your overnight soft sleeper train to Beijing. DAY 21: BEIJINGArrive in Beijing this morning and walk through Tiananmen Square, passing Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, followed by a visit to the Forbidden City. DAY 22: BEIJINGTake an exciting walk along the Great Wall admiring the panoramic views before touring the unique Temple of Heaven. DAY 23: BEIJINGDiscover the landscaped beauty of the Summer Palace and this evening be entertained by an acrobatics performance. DAY 24: BEIJINGVisit the Lama Temple (Yonghegong) and enjoy some free time to shop at the copy markets. In the evening sample the local delicacy, Peking Duck. DAY 25: DEPART BEIJINGThis morning is free at your leisure before you are transferred to Beijing airport to board your overnight flight to Australia. DAY 26: ARRIVE AUSTRALIAArrive home today.2014 Price Guide
Important Note: Above prices include Fuel surcharges and tipping of $627 (correct as at May 2013 and subject to change). Please note the Tipping amount of USD95 is payable on arrival in China. Though status is regularly updated, availability above is indicative only, not live and hence does not guarantee that space is available on your selected tour when you or your agent calls Wendy Wu Tours to book. Booking early is the only way to ensure availability of your selected departure date. |
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