Available Travel Dates 2020:
(arrival at Beijing Capital Intl Airport on Wednesday)
- Apr 15*, 22
- May 13, 20
- Jun 3, 10
- Jul 8*
- Aug 5
- Sep 9*,16*
- Oct 14, 21
- Nov 4, 11
* Peak season surcharges apply - see fine print
Inclusions:
- Return international airfares
- Hotel accommodation
- China domestic transport (flight/bullet train)
- Yangtze River cruise (superior twin cabin)
- Meals listed on the itinerary
- Air-conditioned coach transportation
- English-speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
- Service fees
Extra inclusions for five-star package - Superior Cabin on Cruise with Amenity Package:
- Complimentary morning coffee and tea service
- Welcome fruit plate
- Complimentary WiFi service in the Executive Lounge and lobby areas
- Nightly turn-down service
- Diet soda included for lunch and dinner
- Private shore excursions with six or more passengers in a particular group
- Dining selection from two dining rooms (choice of dining room to be made at the beginning of the voyage)
- Hot and cold soft drinks available daily in Executive Lounge (Pepsi, Sprite, juice, coffee, and tea)
- Afternoon "Happy Hour" one hour before dinner (including house wine, beer, and soda)
- Complimentary house wine and beer offerings at dinner
Exclusions:
- Visas
- Travel insurance (merchant can send you a quote)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned or ‘optional’ in the itinerary
- Sightseeing, meal or other travel services which are not specified in the itinerary
- Single room supplement
- Peak season surcharges
Itinerary
Day One: Arrival at Beijing
Welcome to China! Meet local tour guide upon arrival at Beijing airport. A comfortable transfer will take you to hotel. Free for the rest of the day
Note: Some flights may depart the night before
Day Two: Beijing (B/L)
Start your day off with a visit to Tiannamen Square, one of the most spectacular public plazas in the world. Continue to the Forbidden City, a 15th-century palace complex which now houses a museum full of collections from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Then you will be free for the rest of the day, or choose to join an optional experience.
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Take a rickshaw ride along Beijing Hutongs and visit a local family AU$30 pp
- Visit Temple of Heaven and learn how to practice Tai Chi boxing AU$60 pp
- Dinner of Peking Duck AU$30 pp
- Night performance: Kung Fu Legend AU$60 pp
Day Three: Beijing (B/L)
After enjoying your breakfast, head north of the city to visit the famous Juyong Pass segment of the Great Wall of China. Surrounded by beautiful rugged mountains, this part of the wall stands out for its stunning Cloud Platform gate – a white marble fortification standing at 9.5 metres tall. Make a stop at the largest Jade carving factory in Beijing to learn how Jade was used to create the finest ornaments for Chinese imperial dynasties. Visit the site of the 2008 Olympic Games and marvel at structures such as the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, then unwind with a stop at a traditional Chinese medicine centre.
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Visit Summer Palace and scenic Houhai area AU$60 pp
- Hot pot dinner AU$30 pp
Day Four: Beijing-Yichang (B)
Take bullet train/flight (subject to availability) from Shanghai to Yichang. Get transfer from train station to port to board the cruise for four nights. Free for the rest of the day.
Day Five: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
- 06:30-07:00 - Early Bird coffee and tea
- 06:30-07:00 - Practice Tai Chi
- 07:00-08:30 - Breakfast (buffet)
- 07:30-13:00 - Additional shore excursion - Tribe of The Three Gorges OR Hometown of Qu Yuan” (additional fees apply)
- 12:30-13:30 - Lunch (buffet)
- 13:45 - Additional shore excursion - Board sightseeing-ferry sailing through TGP Ship's elevator (additional fees apply)
- 14:30-17:00 - Shore excursion - Three Gorges Dam Site
- 17:00-18:00 - Activities
- 18:15-19:00 - Captain's Welcome Reception
- 19:00-20:30 - Dinner (buffet)
- 21:00 - Minorities and Dynasty Costumes Show
Day Six: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
- 06:30-07:00 - Early Bird coffee and tea
- 06:30-07:00 - Practice Tai Chi
- 07:00-08:15 - Breakfast (buffet)
- 08:30-11:00 - Shore excursion - Shennong Stream
- 11:30-12:30 - Lunch (buffet)
- 12:45 (Est.) - Scenic cruising - Wu Gorge
- 14:45 (Est.) - Scenic cruising - Qutang Gorge
- 15:30-18:00 - Additional shore excursion - White Emperor City (additional fees apply)
- 19:00-20:30 - Dinner (buffet)
- 21:00 - Cabaret show
Day Seven: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
- 06:30-07:00 - Early Bird coffee and tea
- 06:30-07:00 - Practice Tai Chi
- 07:00-08:15 - Breakfast (buffet)
- 08:30 - 12:00 - Activities
- 12:00-13:15 - Lunch (buffet)
- 14:00 - 17:00 - Activities
- 13:15-18:00 - Shore excursion - Fengdu "Jade Emperor"
- 13:15-18:00 - Additional shore excursion - Fengdu "Ghost City” (additional fees apply)
- 19:00-20:15 - Captain's Farewell Banquet
- 18:30-23:00 - Settle accounts
Day 8: Chongqing Disembarkation (B)
- 07:00-08:15 - Breakfast (buffet)
- 7:30 - Check out
- 9:00 - Disembarkation in Chongqing
The cruise arrives at Chongqing at 9.00am (estimated). Disembark and transfer to your hotel (check-in after 2.00pm). Free for the rest of the day or you may choose to join an optional experience.
Optional experience(at own expense):
- Chongqing Zoo (including Giant Panda Hall) w/Lunch: AU$55 pp
Day 9: Chongqing-Xian (B)
Take bullet train/flight (subject to availability) from Beijing to Xian. Meet local guide upon arrival and check-in to your Xian hotel. Tonight spend some leisure time on Muslim Street. In early days of Tang Dynasty (618-907), many Arabian merchants travelled along Silk Road and stopped to settle down in Xian, the by-then capital city. Xian's Muslim community has expanded much since then. Muslim Street is now the hub of the Muslim community in Xian and also an ideal place for visitors in search of local mouth-watering food and characteristic souvenirs. Dinner would be on your own exploration of cuisine in the street.
Day Ten: Xian (B/L)
Visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses this morning. It is deemed as the eighth wonder of the world. Lunch will be typical Xian dishes and you will also see how the most famous Biang Biang Noodles are made.
After lunch, take a stroll along Xian City Wall, the world’s most well-preserved city wall and also one of the most magnificent ancient military defence systems. A terracotta sculpture shop is also on today’s visiting list.
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show w/Dumpling Banquet (min. 4pp) AU$68 pp
Day 11: Xian-Australia (B)
Conclude your memorable tour with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight via connecting cities.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Hotels:
Beijing
- 4*: Holiday Inn Express Beijing Airport Zone or similar
- 5*: Wyndham Beijing North or similar
Yangtze River Cruise
- 4*: Comfortable Cruise: MV Victoria (superior cabin) or similar
- 5*: Deluxe Hotel: MV Victoria (superior cabin with Amenity Package) or similar
Chongqing
- 4*: Holiday Inn Express Chongqing Jiuxiucheng or similar
- 5*: Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Huayu Chongqing or similar
Xian
- 4*: Holiday Inn Express Xi'an North or similar
- 5*: Hilton Xi'an High-tech Zone or similar
Conditions
Valid from Oct 3, 2019
Expires Jan 20, 2020
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must be made by 20th January 2020. Subject to availability. International flights included (Aukland to Beijing). Valid for 2020 travel dates: Apr 15, 22 / May 13, 20 / Jun 3, 10 / Jul 8 / Aug 5 / Sep 9, 16 / Oct 14, 21 / Nov 4, 11. *Surcharge of NZ$450 pp applies for travel during the following peak dates: Apr 15, Jul 8, Sep 9 & 16. Must be used in 1 visit. Deal valid for one person on a twin-share basis i.e. two vouchers must be purchased at this price. Single room supplement surcharge applies: 4*:+NZ$750pp; 5*:+NZ$1035pp, payable direct to merchant. Upgrade to specified airline for NZ$300 pp. Pre/post stay accommodation (per-night): 4*: +NZ$110 per person (included breakfast); 5*: +NZ$240 per person (included breakfast). Children under 18 surcharge: +NZ$250pp. Includes: Return international airfares; Hotel accommodation; China domestic transport (flight/bullet train); Yangtze River cruise (superior twin cabin); Meals listed on the itinerary; Air-conditioned coach transportation; English-speaking tour guide; All sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated in itinerary; Service fees. Five-star package also includes Superior Cabin on Cruise with Amenity Package. Exclusions: Visas; Travel insurance (merchant can send you a quote); Personal expenses; Sightseeing, meals or other travel services which are not specified or 'optional' in the itinerary. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. All payments are 100% non-refundable and non-transferable. Comprehensive travel insurance with adequate cancellation cover is strongly recommended. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. No refunds unless required by law. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers.
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