Available Travel Dates 2020:
(arrival at Beijing Capital Intl Airport on Wednesday)
- Mar 18, 25*
- 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
- Meals listed on the itinerary
- High-speed bullet train/Flight Beijing – Nanjing
- Air-conditioned coach transportation
- English-speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
- Service fees
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 experiences (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 experiences (at own expense):
- Visit Summer Palace and scenic Houhai area AU$60 pp
- Hot pot dinner AU$30 pp
Day Four: Beijing-Nanjing (B/L)
After breakfast, take a bullet train/flight (subject to availability) from Beijing (the north capital) to Nanjing (the south capital). Meet local guide upon arrival and then get driven to Nanjing. It is Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sun, who is revered 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 and Nanjing.
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Visit Confucius Temple & Qinhuai Riverboat ride AU$65 pp
Day Five: 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, which used to be the largest and the most significant Buddhist temple in China. Visit a crystal artifacts shop and learn how Feng Shui culture is embedded into these exquisite artifacts. 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$45 pp
Day Six: Suzhou-Hangzhou (B/L)
This 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 scenic region of Hangzhou.
Optional Tour (at own expense):
- Impression of West Lake AU$110 pp
Day Seven: Hangzhou-Shanghai (B/L)
Hangzhou’s mild climate makes it an ideal place for tea-planting. This morning, you will visit a famed tea plantation where you could try tea-picking and learn about how tea is processed. Drive to Shanghai and take a stroll along the Bund area.
Optional experience (at own expense):
- Huangpu River Cruise $45 pp
Day Eight: Shanghai (B)
The day is yours to discover exciting Shanghai as you wish or you may choose to join the optional tours.
Optional experiences (at own expense):
- Half-day tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town w/lunch AU$110 pp (min. 4pp)
- Jinmao Tower & Asia-Pacific Plaza AU$110 pp
Day Nine: Shanghai-Australia (B)
Conclude your memorable tour with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight via connecting cities.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch
Hotels:
Beijing
- 4*: Holiday Inn Express Beijing Airport Zone or similar
- 5*: Wyndham Beijing North or similar
Nanjing
- 4*: Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Dongshan or similar
- 5*: Crowne Plaza Nanjing Jiangning or similar
Suzhou
- 4*: Jiasheng Palace Hotel or similar
- 5*: Wyndham Garden Suzhou or similar
Hangzhou
- 4*: Mingkeming Hotel or similar
- 5*: New Century Grand Hotel Hangzhou or similar
Shanghai
- 4*: Borrman Hotel Shanghai Pudong International Airport or similar
- 5*: Pullman Shanghai Qingpu Excellence or similar
Conditions
Valid from Aug 14, 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: Mar 18, 25 / 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: Mar 25, 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$440pp; 5*:+NZ$500pp, payable direct to merchant. Upgrade to specified airline for NZ$300 pp. Pre/post stay accommodation (per-night): 4*: +NZ$120 per person (included breakfast); 5*: +NZ$240 per person (included breakfast). Children under 18 surcharge: +NZ$250pp. Includes: Return international airfares; Hotel accommodation; Meals listed on the itinerary; High-speed bullet train/Flight Beijing-Nanjing; Air-conditioned coach transportation; English-speaking tour guide; All sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated in itinerary; Service fees. 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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