China Spectacular
A unique experience is guaranteed during this 12 nights, 13 days tour to Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruises, Yichang and Shanghai, from $3,650 (Tour Code: EC)
Guaranteed departure with minimum two passengers!
Day 01 Sun Australia/Beijing
Fly from Australia to Beijing, the dynamic capital of the People’s Republic of China. Once the imperial city of Mongol, Ming and Manchu emperors, Beijing today is still extraordinarily rich in historical sites and cultural relics. After clearing airport formalities, meet your CTS guide and transfer to your hotel.
Day 02 Mon Beijing (B/L/D)
Tour the Tian’anmen Square, the biggest public square in the world. You will also be able to have a photo stop at The National Centre for the Performing Arts, formerly known as the National Grand Theatre, and colloquially described as The Egg. The Centre, an ellipsoid dome of titanium and glass surrounded by an artificial lake, seats 6,500 people in the three halls and is 200,000 m2 in size. Afterwards, visit Forbidden City, the vast complex of palaces, which was home to successive Emperors for more than 500 years. Included is admission to the living quarters, museum and jewelry sections. Tonight you will experience the famous Beijing Duck banquet for your welcome dinner.
Day 03 Tue Beijing (B/L/D)
Morning tour to the Great Wall at Juyongguan section, stretching almost 4,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the sands of Central Asia and befittingly crowned one of the ten wonders of the world. Along the way, you will stopover at China National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) and China National Aquatics Centre (Water Cube) for taking photos, then stop at a jade carving factory where you can watch artisans at work. Continue to the Summer Palace, the largest and the best preserved of all imperial palace gardens, which boasts such delights as the famous Marble Boat and the ornately painted ‘Long Corridor’, and take a boat ride on its Lake Kunming if the weather permits. After dinner, you will witness the amazing Beijing Acrobatic Show.
Day 04 Wed Beijing (B)
A free day at leisure for your to further explore this historical city on your own path or visit a local market.
Day 05 Thu Beijing/Xi’an (B/D)
Morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Xi’an. Upon arrival, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Today you will sample the Xi’an dumpling dinner. Afterwards, you will see the Tang Dynasty Show.
Day 06 Fri Xi’an(B/L/D)
Morning tour to the greatest archaeological discovery of the century, more than 2,000 year-old Terracotta Warriors interred with the Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Included are the Circle Vision Movie and Bronze Chariot. On the way to the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, we visit Xi’an Art Ceramic and Lacquer Ware Factory, which focus on the reproductions of terra-cotta warriors and horses and lacquer ware products. The craftsman in the factory, with professional knowledge, have made the replica of terra-cotta warriors and horses that popularly accepted as souvenirs and gifts by both Chinese and foreign visitors. In the afternoon, we walk through the lively Muslim Quarter and market, visit to the Great Mosque, a best-preserved Islamic mosque in China and focus for the 30,000 Chinese Muslims of Xi’an.
Day 07 Sat Xi’an/Chongqing(B/D)
Transferred to the airport and fly to Chongqing, which is a port city with the largest municipal area and population in China. Chongqing is situated in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers in southwest China. We will visit the old town area of Ciqikou (ancient Ciqikou village lures tourists to linger in its streets to buy handicraft souvenirs), before board your cruiser (MV Century Diamond) starting your spectacular cruise along the mighty Yangtze River in the evening.
Day 08 Sun Yangtze River Cruise(B/L/D)
Relax on deck or in the lounge, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the magnificent Three Gorges. Sailing downstream, view the Qutang, Wu and Xiling Gorges, and enjoy a side trip up Shennong Stream. Shore excursions include Fengdu, the “Ghost City”.
Day 09 Mon Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Enjoy your cruise along the river today.
Day 10 Tue Yichang/Shanghai (B/L/D)
Disembark at Yichang. Transfer to airport for your flight to Shanghai. Check in your hotel.
Day 11 Wed Shanghai Wednesday (B/L)
In the morning tour we will visit the Bund, a popular promenade along the Huangpu River, where the old meets the modern in Shanghai. You may see the local people performing Tai Chi during your stroll along the Bund. Afterwards, we will visit the Old Town with its winding alleyways, lined with shops, teahouses and restaurants, and then to the elegant and tranquil Yu Garden. Then, visit Silk Spinning Mill. In the late afternoon we will visit Shanghai Xintiandi, which is a new tourist attraction in downtown Shanghai, featuring the city’s unique “Shikumen” houses and a maze of narrow alleys, which have been converted into cafes, restaurants, bars, art retail shops. Dinner will be on your own arrangement.
Day 12 Thu Shanghai(B)
Free at leisure for shopping till you dropping or to explore this booming city on your own path.
Day 13 Fri Shanghai/Australia(B)
Today you are free for some last minute shopping before being transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
Day 14 Sat Australia
Arrival in Australia
| 3-Jul | 17-Jul | 7-Aug | 21-Aug | 4-Sep | 11-Sep | 25-Sep | 9-Oct | 23-Oct | 13-Nov |
| 11-Dec* | 25-Dec* | 11-Mar | 25-Mar | 8-Apr | 15-Apr | 6-May | 20-May | 10-Jun | 24-Jun |
| Optional International Carrier | Departure | Adult | Child |
| China Eastern Airlines | SYD/MEL | $3,650 | $3,100 |
| China Eastern Airlines | BNE/ADL/CBR/HBA | $4,000 | $3,400 |
| Qantas Airways(transit in Shanghai and fly to Beijing with China Eastern Airlines) | SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL | $4,180 | $3,550 |
| Qantas Airways via Hong Kong (one way) | SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL | $4,290 | $3,610 |
| Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong | SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL/CNS/PER | $4,100 | $3,440 |
| Singapore Airlines via Singapore | SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL(Departs one day earlier) | $4,100 | $3,490 |
| Land Only: $2,680 | |||
| Single Room Supplement: $700 for land + $400 for cruise | |||
| * High Season Surcharge: $650 |
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