China and Tibet Discovery

2013 ITINERARY & PRICING

DAYS 1-2: AUSTRALIA TO BEIJING

Fly overnight with Singapore Airlines to Beijing for a three night stay.

DAY 3: BEIJING

Stroll through the famous Tiananmen Square, passing Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, followed by a visit to the treasure-filled Forbidden City and the unique 15th-century Temple of Heaven. This evening enjoy an exciting acrobatics performance and sample the local delicacy, Peking Duck.

DAY 4: BEIJING

It is often quoted in Beijing that ‘you have not been to China until you have climbed the Great Wall’. Stretching from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west, it is more than 5,000km long. Walk along the wall, take in the panoramic views and reflect on the immensity of the material and labour required for its construction. This afternoon wander through the Summer Palace, admiring the landscaped beauty.

DAY 5: BEIJING TO XIAN

Fly to Xian. Upon arrival visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum. This evening feast on a traditional Shui Jiao Dumpling banquet while enjoying a performance of music and dance dating back to the Tang Dynasty.

DAY 6: XIAN

Explore one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th Century, the life-sized Terracotta Warriors and Horses. You will also visit the ancient City Wall, one of the best preserved in all of China. Later wander through the lively Muslim Quarter and the Islamic food markets.

DAY 7: XIAN TO LHASA

Fly to Lhasa, the capital and spiritual home of Tibet. This afternoon is free at your leisure to help you acclimatise to the altitude.

DAY 8: LHASA

Sightseeing includes a stroll around Barkhor Square, where you will see local handicrafts and religious trinkets. Observe the pilgrims and monks expressing their devotion in this holy place. You will also visit the 7th-century Jokhang Temple, the most sacred temple in Tibet, and the Sera Monastery, which has approximately 600 monks in residence.

DAY 9: LHASA

Explore the ‘Crown Jewel of Tibet’, the Potala Palace. The palace is an architectural wonder that towers over the city and has hundreds of rooms filled with treasures such as intricate shrines and beautiful frescoes. You will also visit Norbulingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama, containing several palaces and chapels. This evening enjoy a traditional Tibetan dinner and dance performance.

DAY 10: LHASA TO CHENGDU

Depart Lhasa and fly to Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan Province. This afternoon enjoy a walking tour of the city visiting Jinli Old Street. This evening feast on a sumptuous Sichuan banquet.

Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see these famous animals. Drive to Chongqing and board your Yangtze River cruise for the next three nights.

DAYS 12-13: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

Over the next two days you will cruise past some of the most beautiful scenery in China. Take shore excursions to explore the fascinating history and landscape of the tributary streams of the Yangtze River.

DAY 14: YICHANG TO SHANGHAI

After visiting the site of the Three Gorges Dam you will disembark your cruise in Yichang and fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. This evening enjoy traditional Shanghai cuisine.

DAY 15: SHANGHAI

Walk through the beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town. Visit the Shanghai Museum and walk along the famous Bund, admiring the colonial architecture. Explore the restored Xintiandi area with its unique 1920s-style ‘shikumen’ buildings. This evening enjoy a farewell cruise along the stunning Huangpu River.

DAY 16: DEPART SHANGHAI

This morning is free at your leisure before you are transferred to Shanghai airport to board your overnight flight to Australia.

DAY 17: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA

Arrive home today.

2013 Price Guide

From $5,307 per person	17 Days, Fully Inclusive Twin Share Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin* and Perth Flying Singapore Airlines *Darwin passengers may require one night pre-tour accommodation in Beijing and one night post-tour accommodation in Shanghai at an additional cost.
From Price Includes	Tour cost $4,680, Singapore Airlines Fuel Surcharge $532 & Tipping $95 (Subject to change with Tipping payable on arrival in China. See Booking Conditions)
From $605	Single Room Option
From $400	Single Cruise Cabin Option
From $3,812	Land Only (Beijing to Shanghai) Inclusive of Tipping

Tour Code	Depart Australia	Arrive Australia	Twin Share AUD
2013
CCT1308	30 Aug	15 Sep	$5,307
CCT1310	13 Sep	29 Sep	$5,307
CCT1312	11 Oct	27 Oct	$5,307
Important note: Above prices include airline fuel surcharge and tipping of $627 (correct as at May 2013 and subject to change). Please note the tipping amount of US$70 is payable on arrival in China. The Tibet Autonomous Region may be closed by the Chinese authorities at any given time without notice. Such closures may impact the ability to travel in, or to, Tibet. Yangtze River Cruise operators, Victoria Cruises and Century Cruises have introduced a compulsory service levy of RMB150 per person (approximately AU$25 per person) which is to be paid upon check-in when boarding the cruise vessel. For the purposes of your overall cost, this has been calculated into your AUD/USD tipping amount. Your required tipping amount will need to be paid in two different currencies (US Dollars and Chinese Renminbi/Yuan) whilst you are in China. The specific amounts for each currency will be outlined in your final documentation. 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 & PRICING

DAYS 1-2: AUSTRALIA TO BEIJING

Fly overnight with Singapore Airlines to Beijing for a three night stay.

DAY 3: BEIJING

Stroll through the famous Tiananmen Square, passing Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, followed by a visit to the treasure-filled Forbidden City and the unique 15th-century Temple of Heaven. This evening enjoy an exciting acrobatics performance and sample the local delicacy, Peking Duck.

DAY 4: BEIJING

It is often quoted in Beijing that ‘you have not been to China until you have climbed the Great Wall’. Stretching from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west, it is more than 5,000km long. Walk along the wall, take in the panoramic views and reflect on the immensity of the material and labour required for its construction. This afternoon wander through the Summer Palace, admiring the landscaped beauty.

DAY 5: BEIJING TO XIAN

Fly to Xian. Upon arrival visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum. This evening feast on a traditional Shui Jiao Dumpling banquet while enjoying a performance of music and dance dating back to the Tang Dynasty.

DAY 6: XIAN

Explore one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th Century, the life-sized Terracotta Warriors and Horses. You will also visit the ancient City Wall, one of the best preserved in all of China. Later wander through the lively Muslim Quarter and the Islamic food markets.

DAY 7: XIAN TO LHASA

Fly to Lhasa, the capital and spiritual home of Tibet. This afternoon is free at your leisure to help you acclimatise to the altitude.

DAY 8: LHASA

Sightseeing includes a stroll around Barkhor Square, where you will see local handicrafts and religious trinkets. Observe the pilgrims and monks expressing their devotion in this holy place. You will also visit the 7th-century Jokhang Temple, the most sacred temple in Tibet, and the Sera Monastery, which has approximately 600 monks in residence.

DAY 9: LHASA

Explore the ‘Crown Jewel of Tibet’, the Potala Palace. The palace is an architectural wonder that towers over the city and has hundreds of rooms filled with treasures such as intricate shrines and beautiful frescoes. You will also visit Norbulingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama, containing several palaces and chapels. This evening enjoy a traditional Tibetan dinner and dance performance.

DAY 10: LHASA TO CHENGDU

Depart Lhasa and fly to Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan Province. This afternoon enjoy a walking tour of the city visiting Jinli Old Street. This evening feast on a sumptuous Sichuan banquet.

DAY 11: CHENGDU TO CHONGQING – YANGTZE RIVER

Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see these famous animals. Drive to Chongqing and board your Yangtze River cruise for the next three nights.

DAYS 12-13: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

Over the next two days you will cruise past some of the most beautiful scenery in China. Take shore excursions to explore the fascinating history and landscape of the tributary streams of the Yangtze River.

DAY 14: YICHANG TO SHANGHAI

After visiting the site of the Three Gorges Dam you will disembark your cruise in Yichang and fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai.

DAY 15: SHANGHAI

Walk through the beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town. Visit the Shanghai Museum and walk along the famous Bund, admiring the colonial architecture. Explore the restored Xintiandi area with its unique 1920s-style ‘shikumen’ buildings. This evening enjoy a farewell cruise along the stunning Huangpu River. This evening enjoy traditional Shanghai cuisine.

DAY 16: DEPART SHANGHAI

This morning is free at your leisure before you are transferred to Shanghai airport to board your overnight flight to Australia.

DAY 17: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA

Arrive home today.

2014 Price Guide

From $5,307 per person	17 Days, Fully Inclusive Twin Share Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin* and Perth Flying Singapore Airlines *Darwin passengers may require one night pre-tour accommodation in Beijing and one night post-tour accommodation in Shanghai at an additional cost.
From Price Includes	Tour cost $4,680, Singapore Airlines Fuel Surcharge $532 & Tipping $95 (Subject to change with Tipping payable on arrival in China. See Booking Conditions)
From $605	Single Room Option
From $400	Single Cruise Cabin Option
From $3,812	Land Only (Beijing to Shanghai) Inclusive of Tipping

Tour Code	Depart Australia	Arrive Australia	Twin Share AUD
2014
CCT1402	11 Apr	27 Apr	$5,307
CCT1404	16 May	01 Jun	$5,307
CCT1406	30 May	15 Jun	$5,307
CCT1408	29 Aug	14 Sep	$5,307
CCT1410	12 Sep	28 Sep	$5,307
CCT1412	10 Oct	26 Oct	$5,307
Important note: Above prices include airline fuel surcharge and tipping of $627 (correct as at May 2013 and subject to change). Please note the tipping amount of US$70 is payable on arrival in China. The Tibet Autonomous Region may be closed by the Chinese authorities at any given time without notice. Such closures may impact the ability to travel in, or to, Tibet. Yangtze River Cruise operators, Victoria Cruises and Century Cruises have introduced a compulsory service levy of RMB150 per person (approximately AU$25 per person) which is to be paid upon check-in when boarding the cruise vessel. For the purposes of your overall cost, this has been calculated into your AUD/USD tipping amount. Your required tipping amount will need to be paid in two different currencies (US Dollars and Chinese Renminbi/Yuan) whilst you are in China. The specific amounts for each currency will be outlined in your final documentation. 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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