Departure Dates in 2020:
Low Season
- 13th, 20th May
- 3rd, 10th June
- 5th August
- 14th, 21st October
- 4th, 11th November
High Season
- 8th July
- 9th, 16th September
- See fine print for surcharge
Inclusions:
- Return international airfares and hotel accommodation
- China domestic transport (flight/ bullet train)
- Yangtze River cruise (superior twin cabin)
- Meals listed on the itinerary
- Air-conditioned coach transportation
- Service fee and English speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
Exclusions:
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned or 'optional' in itinerary
- Sightseeing, meals or other travel service which is not specified in itinerary
- Single room supplement
- Peak season surcharge
- Optional tours
Itinerary:
Day 1: Auckland to Beijing
Day 2: Beijing (B/L)
Start your day 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 optional tour. Optional tours (at own expense): take a rickshaw ride along Beijing Hutongs and visit a local family AU$30 pp, visit a Temple of Heaven and learn how to practice Tai Chi boxing AU$60 pp, peking duck dinner AU$30 pp, or a night performance: Kung Fu legend AU$60 pp.
Day 3: Beijing (B/L)
After breakfast, visit the famous Juyong Pass segment of the Great Wall of China. Make a stop at the largest Jade carving factory in Beijing to learn how Jade was used to create finest ornaments for Chinese imperial dynasties. Visit the site of the 2008 Olympic Games and marvel at structures such as Bird's Nest and Water Cube, then unwind with a stop at a traditional Chinese medical centre. Optional tours (at own expense): visit summer Palace and scenic Houhai area AU$60 pp, or hot pot dinner AU$30 pp.
Day 4: Beijing - Nanjing (B/L)
After breakfast, take a bullet train/ flight (subject to availability) to Nanjing. Meet local guide then get driven to a must-visit of Nanjing. It is Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sun. Visit a local jade shop and see the different jade-carving workmanship between Beijing and Nanjing. Optional tour (at own expense): visit Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River boat ride AU$65 pp.
Day 5: Nanjing - Suzhou (B/L)
Take a tour of Grand Bao'en Temple, the second oldest temple in China. Visit a crystal artifacts shop and learn how Feng Shui culture is embedded into these exquisite artifacts. Transfer to Suzhou. Dubbed as Oriental Venice, Suzhou is famous for its extraordinary silk products and classic gardens. In the afternoon, you will visit Lion Grove Garden, one of Suzhou's Great Four Classic Gardens. Optional tour (at own expense): grand canal cruise AU$45 pp.
Day 6: Suzhou - Hangzhou (B/L)
You will visit the largest silk factory and see how fabulous silk products are made. Proceed to Hangzhou. Take a boat ride on the picturesque West Lake, the most scenic region of Hangzhou. Optional tour (at own expense): impression of West Lake AU$110 pp.
Day 7: Hangzhou - Shanghai (B/L)
You will visit a famed tea plantation where you can try tea-picking and learn how tea is processed. Drive to Shanghai and take a stroll along the Bund area. Optional tour (at own expense): Huangpu River cruise AU$45 pp.
Day 8: Shanghai (B)
The day is yours to discover exciting Shanghai or you may choose to join the optional tours. Optional tours (at own expense): half-day tour of Zhujiajiao water town with lunch AU$110 pp (minimum four people), or Jinmao Tower and Asia Pacific AU$110 pp.
Day 9: Shanghai - Yichang (B)
Take a bullet train/ flight (subject to availability) to Yichang. Get a transfer from the train station to the port to board the cruise for four nights. Free for the rest of the day.
Day 10: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
6.30am - 7.00am early bird coffee and tea/ practice Tai Chi
7.00am - 8.30am buffet breakfast
7.30am - 1.00pm additional shore excursions (fees apply): Tribe of The Three Gorges or hometown of Qu Yuan
12.30pm - 1.30pm buffet lunch
1.45pm additional shore excursion (fees apply): board sightseeing ferry sailing through TGP Ship's elevator
2.30pm - 5.00pm shore excursion: Three Gorges Dam Site
5.00pm - 6.00pm activities
6.15pm - 7.00pm captain's welcome reception
7.00pm - 8.30pm buffet dinner
9.00pm Minorities and Dynasty constumes show
Day 11: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
6.30am - 7.00am early bird coffee and tea/ practice Tai Chi
7.00am - 8.15am buffet breakfast
8.30am - 11.00am shore excursion: Shennong Stream
11.30am - 12.30pm buffet lunch
12.45pm (Est.) scenic cruising: Wu Gorge
2.45pm (Est.) scenic cruising: Qutang Gorge
3.30pm - 6.00pm additional shore excursion (fees apply): White Emperer city
7.00pm - 8.30pm buffet dinner
9.00pm cabaret show
Day 12: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
6.30am - 7.00am early bird coffee and tea/ practice Tai Chi
7.00am - 8.15am buffet breakfast
8.30am - 12.30pm activities
12.00pm - 1.15pm buffet lunch
1.15pm - 6.00pm shore excursion: Fengdu "Jade Emperer"
1.15pm - 6.00pm additional shore excursion (fees apply): Fengdu "Ghost City"
2.00pm - 5.00pm activities
7.00pm - 8.15 captain's farewell banquet
6.30pm - 11.00pm settle accounts
Day 13: Chongqing Disembarkation (B)
7.00am - 8.15am buffet breakfast
7.30am check out
9.00am disembarkation in Chongqing
Optional tours (at own expense):Chongqing Zoo including giant panda hall and lunch AU$55 pp
Day 14: Chongqing - Auckland
Conclude your memorable tour with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight via connecting cities.
B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
Conditions
Valid from May 13, 2020
Expires Sep 16, 2020
Limit: 10 per user and 10 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must be made at least 45 days prior to any tour departure date. Valid for travel dates until 11th November 2020. Subject to availability. International flights included from Auckland to Beijing and Chongqing to Auckland. Depart from other cities in New Zealand +$250 NZD per person. Surcharge of $450 NZD per person applies for travel during the following periods 8th July, 9th and 16th September. 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. Children under 18: +$250 NZD per person. Single supplement surcharge of $875 NZD applies for solo travellers for four-star hotel or $1,180 NZD for five-star hotel, payable direct to merchant. Valid for room/cabin type stipulated on coupon only. Includes: return international airfares and accommodation, China domestic transport (flight/ bullet train), Yangtze River cruise (superior twin cabin), air-conditioned coach transportation, service fee and English speaking tour guide, all sightseeing and entrance fees & meals as indicated etc. Excludes Visas, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional tours in the itinerary, single room supplement, peak season surcharge, & anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions. Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your intended stay. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Excludes travel insurance & anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. 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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