Departure dates:
- 18, 25 March 2020
- 15, 22 April 2020
- 13, 20 May 2020
- 3, 10 June 2020
- 8 July 2020
- 5 August 2020
- 14, 21 October 2020
- 4, 11 November 2020
Includes:
- Return international airfares from Auckland International Airport
- Hotel accommodation
- China domestic transport (flight/bullet train)
- Meals listed on itinerary
- Air-conditioned coach transport
- English-speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing entrance fees as indicated on itinerary
- Service fee
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
As you are welcomed to China, you'll met the local tour guide upon arrival at the Beijing airport. A comfortable transfer will take to you to your hotel. The rest of your day will be spent at your leisure. Rest up for the tour ahead or do some local exploration.
Day 2: 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. The rest of the day will be at your leisure with optional experiences available to enjoy for further expenses (payable directly to merchant).
Optional experience (at own expense):
- 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
- Pecking duck dinner - AU$30 pp
- Night performance: Kung Fu Legend - AU AU$60 pp
Day 3: 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 fat - 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 location 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 sceneic Houhai area - AU$60 pp
- Hot pot dinner AU$30 pp
Day 4: Beijing - Nanjing (B,L)
After breakfast, take a bullet train/flight (subject availability) from Beijing to Nanjing. Meet the local guide upon arrival and then get driven to the 'must-visits' of Nanjing. It is Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sun, which is referred to as father of the Republic of China, the first democratic regime of China. Visit a local jade shop and see the different jade-carving workmanship between Beijing an Nanjing.
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Visit Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River boat ride - AU$65 pp
Day 5: Nanjing - Suzhou (B,L)
This morning, take a tour of Grand Bao'en Temple, the second oldest temple in China with a history of over 1500 years, also used to be the largest Buddhist temple in China. Visit a crystal artefacts shop and learn how Feng Shui culture is embedded into these exquisite artefacts. Transfer from Nanjing to Suzhou. Dubbed as Oriental Venice, Suzhou is famous for its extraordinary silk products and classic gardens. This afternoon, you will visit Lion Grove Garden, one of Suzhou's Great Four Classic Gardens.
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Grand Canal Cruise - AU $45pp
Day 6: Suzhou - Hangzhou (B,L)
In the morning, you will visit the largest silk factory in Suzhou and see how fabulous silk products are made. Proceed to Hangzhou. Marco Polo praised it as "the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world". Take a boat ride on the picturesque West Lake - the most science region of Hangzhou.
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Impression of West Lake - AU$110pp
Day 7: Hangzhou - Shanghai (B,L)
Hangzhou's mild climate makes it an ideal place for tea-planting. This morning, you will visit an infamous tea plantation where you could try tea-picking and learn about how tea is processed. You will then be driven to Shanghai and take a stroll along the Bund area.
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Huangpu River Cruise - AU$45pp
Day 8: Shanghai (B)
The day is yours to discover the exciting Shanghai as you wish or you may choose to join the optional experiences.
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Half-day tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town incl. lunch - AU$110 pp
- Jinmao Tower & Asia-Pacific Plaza AU$110pp
Day 9: Shanghai - Chengdu (B)
Transfer to Chengdu via bullet train/flight (subjected to availability). Meet the local guide upon arrival and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
Day 10: Chengdu (B)
Free day to spend at your leisure or you may choose to join the optional experiences (multiple choice is possible)
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Chengdu Panda Breeding Center including lunch - AU$150 pp
- Sichuan Opera plus Face-Changing Show - AU$80 pp
Day 11: Chengdu - Auckland
Conclude your memorable tour with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight via connecting cities.
Accommodation:
Beijing
- Four-star: Holiday In Express Beijing Airport Zone or similar
- Five-star: Wyndham Beijing North or similar
Nanjing
- Four-star: Holiday In Express Beijing Nanjing Dongshan or similar
- Five-star: Crowne Plaza Nanjing Jiangning or similar
Suzhou
- Four-star: Jiasheng Palace or similar
- Five-star: Wyndham Garden Suzhou or similar
Hangzhou
- Four-star: Mingkerring Hotel or similar
- Five-star: New Century Grand Hotel Hangzhou or similar
Shanghai
- Four-star: Borman hotel Shanghai Pudong International Airport or similar
- Five-star: Pullman Shanghai Qingpu Exellence or similar
Changdu
- Four-star: Holiday In Express Chengdu North Railway or similar
- Five-star: Howard Johnson Zunyue Hotel Chengdu or similar
Excludes:
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Peak season surcharge
- Personal expenses
- Anything not specifically mentioned or 'optional' on the itinerary
Conditions
Valid from Aug 27, 2019
Expires Jan 20, 2020
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must made by 20th January 2020. Subject to availability. International flights included. Last tour departs 11 November 2020. Surcharge of $450 per person applies for travel tours that land during the following dates 25 March, 15 April, 8 July, 9 & 16 September 2020. 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 supplement surcharge of $460 per person for 4-Star accommodation and $640 per person for 5-Star accommodation applies, payable direct to merchant. Children under 18 will incur an additional cost of $250. Includes: return international airfares from Auckland International Airport, hotel accommodation, China domestic transport (flight/bullet train), meals listed on itinerary, air-conditioned coach transport, English-speaking tour guide, all sightseeing entrance fees as indicated on itinerary, service fee. Excludes: Visas, travel insurance, peak season surcharge, personal expenses, and anything not specifically mentioned or 'optional' on the itinerary. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Travel insurance 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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