Day 1 Arrive Beijing Arrive Beijing. Meet and transfer to Grand Hyatt or similar 5 star hotel.
Day 2 Beijing (B/L) In the morning you will visit the Tian'anmen Square, the biggest public square in the world, the Forbidden City, the vast complex of palaces, which was home to successive Emperors for more than 500 years, the Temple of Heaven, the 500-year-old Temple houses altars on which sacrifices and offerings were laid to the gods in a glorious setting of gardens, trees and sculptures. In the afternoon, visit 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', Take a boat ride along Lake Kunming
Day 3 Beijing (B/L/D) Morning tour to the Great Wall, stretching almost 4,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the sands of Central Asia and befittingly crowned one of the seven wonders of the world. After lunch visit to Ding Ling underground palace of Ming Tombs, one of the final resting-places for the 13th Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Relaxation Massage (optional) before Imperial Cuisine dinner.
Day 4 Beijing (B/D) Free day for shopping or optional tours. Beijing duck banquet dinner.
Day 5 Beijing/Shanghai (B/D) Transfer to airport for flight to Shanghai. Meet and transfer to Radisson New World or similar 5 star hotel. Afternoon visit Xintiandi - a neighborhood of old Shikumen (a type of tenement found only in Shanghai) has been saved by a restoration that turned the old stone buildings into boutiques, clubs and restaurants. Evening to the Bund, a popular promenade along the Huangpu River where the old meets the modern in Shanghai, sensational night scene with the city lights on . Dinner: Jiangnan(south china) cuisine at local restaurant.
Day 6 Shanghai (B/L) Morning tour to the Old Town with its winding alleyways lined with shops, tea houses and restaurants, and then the elegant and tranquil Yu Garden. Lunch: Shanghai cuisine. Afternoon free time for shopping. Evening relaxation massage before heading to bars, night clubs
Day 7 Depart Shanghai. (B) Free time before departure transfer to the airport.
Based on the above private tour itinerary (2-4 people):
April 1-May 31, Sept 1-Nov 15, 2007: AUD2799 pp based on twin share June 1 - Aug 31, 2007: AUD2699 pp based on twin share. Nov 16, 2007 - Mar 31, 2008: AUD2620 pp based on twin share, except Xmas/New Year peak period.
INCLUSIONS: - Hotel accommodations with daily Buffet Breakfast in 4 nights in Beijing and 2 nights in Shanghai as listed or similar 5 star hotels in standard rooms. upgrade the accommodation from standard rooms to: Club King of Grand Hyatt in Beijing, with access to club benefits Deluxe Room - Corner Lounge of Radisson New World in Shanghai total addtional cost is $295pp based on twin share, subject to change due to availability and seasonalities
upgrade to ohter room categories available at additional cost.
- Domestic airfare Beijing/Shanghai based on first class with airport taxes - Round trip airport/hotel transfers in each city - Sightseeing with private English Speaking guide, driver and car - Most meals as listed - One relaxation massage
EXCLUSIONS: - International airfares to China - Exit air and departure tax if applicable - Personal expenses and tips
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing Arrive in Beijing . Meet and transfer to Grand Hyatt or similar 5 star hotel.
Day 2 Beijing (B/L/D) In the morning, visit the Tian'anmen Square , the biggest public square in the world; the Forbidden City , the vast complex of palaces, which was the home of successive Emperors for more than 500 years. In the afternoon, visit 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'. Take a boat ride along Lake Kunming . Dinner: Beijing duck banquet.
Day 3 Beijing (B/L/D) Morning tour to the Great Wall, stretching almost 4,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the sands of Central Asia and befittingly crowned one of the seven wonders of the world. After lunch visit the Ding Ling – the underground palace of Ming Tombs , one of the final resting-places for the 13th Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Dinner: Imperial Cuisine. After dinner you will have a relaxing massage.
Day 4 Beijing (B) Morning tour to the Temple of Heaven, the 500-year-old Temple houses altars on which sacrifices and offerings were laid to the gods in a glorious setting of gardens, trees and sculptures. Afternoon is free or optional tours.
Day 5 Beijing/Xi'an (B) Transfer to the airport for the flight to Xi'an . Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel or similar 5 star hotel. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and City Wall which was constructed over 600 years ago.
Day 6 Xi'an (B/L/D) Visit one of the greatest archaeological discovery - the Terra-Cotta Warriors, Bronze Chariots and Horses interred with the Emperor Qin Shi Huang more than 2,000 years ago. And the picturesque Huaqing Hot Spring where the emperor bathed with his concubines. After dinner, enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty show.
Day 7 Xi'an/Shanghai (B/D) Transfer to the airport for the flight to Shanghai . Meet and transfer to Radisson New World or similar 5 star hotel. Afternoon is free for shopping. Evening you will board a cruise along the Huangpu River . Dinner: Jiangnan cuisine at local restaurant.
Day 8 Shanghai (B/L/D) Morning tour to the Old Town with its winding alleyways lined with shops, tea houses and restaurants, and then the elegant and tranquil Yu Garden. Afternoon visit Xintiandi - a neighborhood of old Shikumen (a type of tenement found only in Shanghai ) has been saved by a restoration that turned the old stone buildings into boutiques, clubs and restaurants. Lunch: Shanghai BenBang cuisine and dinner: Guangdong cuisine. After dinner you will drink at the polular local bars and nightclubs.
Day 9 Shanghai (B/L/D) Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a river-town near Shanghai with lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon you will visit the Shanghai Museum . Dinner: Shichuan cuisine at local restaurant. After dinner you will have a relaxing massage.
Day 10 Depart Shanghai . (B) Departure transfer to the airport for homeward flight. End of tour.
Based on the above itinerary, our rates for 2-4 pax group is as follows:
Apr1-May31, Sep1-Nov15, 2007: AUD3650 per person based on twin share
June 1 – Aug 31, 2007:AUD3390 per person based on twin share
Nov16, 2007 – Mar31, 2008:AUD3290 except Xmas /New Year peak period per person based on twin share
INCLUSIONS:
- Hotel accommodations with daily Buffet Breakfast and 4 nights in Beijing , 2 nights in Xi'an and 3 nights Shanghai as listed or similar 5 star hotels, in standard rooms. upgrade the accommodation from standard rooms to: Club King of Grand Hyatt in Beijing, with access to club benefits Horizon King of Shangri-la in Xian, with access to club benefits Deluxe Suite of Waterfall in Guilin, with river view Deluxe Room - Corner Lounge of Radisson New World in Shanghai total addtional cost is $410pp based on twin share, subject to change due to availability and seasonalities
upgrade to ohter room categories available at additional cost.
- Domestic airfare Beijing/Xi'an/Shanghai based on First class with airport taxes
- Round trip airport/hotel transfers in each city
- Sightseeing with private English Speaking guide, driver and car/coach
- 11 Meals as listed
- Two relaxing massage
EXCLUSIONS: - International airfares to China - Exit air and departure tax if applicable - Personal expenses and tips
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing Arrive in Beijing . Meet and transfer to Grand Hyatt or similar 5 star hotel.
Day 2 Beijing (B/L/D) In the morning you will visit the Tian'anmen Square , the biggest public square in the world; the Forbidden City , the vast complex of palaces, which was the home of successive Emperors for more than 500 years. In the afternoon, visit 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'. Take a boat ride along Lake Kunming . Dinner: Beijing duck banquet.
Day 3 Beijing (B/L/D) Morning tour to the Great Wall, stretching almost 4,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the sands of Central Asia and befittingly crowned one of the seven wonders of the world. After lunch visit Ding Ling the underground palace of Ming Tombs , one of the final resting-places for the 13th Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Dinner: Imperial Cuisine.
After dinner you will have a relaxing massage.
Day 4 Beijing (B) Morning tour to the Temple of Heaven, the 500-year-old Temple houses altars on which sacrifices and offerings were laid to the gods in a glorious setting of gardens, trees and sculptures. Afternoon is free or optional tours.
Day 5 Beijing/Xi'an (B) Transfer to the airport for the flight to Xi'an . Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel or similar 5 star hotel. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and City Wall which was constructed over 600 years ago.
Day 6 Xi'an (B/L/D) Visit one of the greatest archaeological discovery, the Terra-Cotta Warriors, Bronze Chariots and Horses interred with Emperor Qin Shi Huang more than 2,000 years ago. And the picturesque Huaqing Hot Spring where the emperor bathed with his concubines. After dinner, enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty show.
Day 7 Xi'an/Guilin (B/D) Transfer to the airport for the flight to Guilin . Meet and transfer to the Lijiang Waterfall Hotel or other 5 star hotel. Guilin a beautiful city with its unique landscape and an inspiration of Chinese artists and poets for centuries. In the afternoon, visit the Piled Silk Hill and Elephant Trunk Hill, and dinner at a local restaurant
Day 8 Guilin (B/L)
The Highlight of the trip to Guilin is a spectacular cruise down the meandering and picturesque the Li River, the breathtaking scenery as jagged mist-covered mountains, quaint villages dot the riverbanks, drift past humped limestone peaks, fishermen aboard bamboo rafts and grazing water buffalo. Lunch on board.
Day 9 Guilin/Shanghai (B/D) Transfer to the airport for the flight to Shanghai . Meet and transfer to Radisson New World or similar 5 star hotel. Evening to the Bund, a popular promenade along the Huangpu River where the old meets the modern in Shanghai, sensational night scene with the city lights on . Dinner: Jiangnan cuisine at local restaurant.
Day10 Shanghai (B/L/D) Morning tour to the Old Town with its winding alleyways lined with shops, tea houses and restaurants, and then the elegant and tranquil Yu Garden. Afternoon visit Xintiandi - a neighborhood of old Shikumen (a type of tenement found only in Shanghai ) has been saved by a restoration that turned the old stone buildings into boutiques, clubs and restaurants. Lunch: Shanghai BenBang cuisine and dinner: live seafood restaurant. After dinner we will take you to some popular bars, jazz bars, night clubs. Optional arobatic show.
Day11 Shanghai (B/L) Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a river-town near Shanghai with lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon you will visit the Shanghai Museum and a relaxing massage.
Day 12 Depart Shanghai . (B) Leisure or shopping before departure transfer to the airport for homeward flight.
Based on the above itinerary, our rates for 2-5 pax group is as follows:
April 1 – May 31, Sep-Nov15, 2007:AUD4450 per person based on twin share
Jun1-Aug31, 2007: AUD4050 per person based on twin share
Nov16, 2007-Mar 31, 2008:AUD3890 except Xmas /New Year peak period per person based on twin share
INCLUSIONS:
- Hotel accommodations with daily Buffet Breakfast 4 nights in Beijing, 2 nights in Xi'an, 2 nights in Guilin and 3 nights in Shanghai as listed or in similar 5 star hotels, in standard rooms. upgrade the accommodation from superior rooms to: Club King of Grand Hyatt in Beijing, with access to club benefits Horizon King of Shangri-la in Xian, with access to club benefits Deluxe Suite of Waterfall in Guilin, with river view Deluxe Room - Corner Lounge of Radisson New World in Shanghai total addtional cost is $475pp based on twin share, subject to change due to availability and seasonalities
upgrade to ohter room categories available at additional cost.
- Domestic airfare Beijing/Xi'an/Guilin/Shanghai based on first class with airport taxes
- Round trip airport/hotel transfers in each city
- Sightseeing with private English Speaking guide, driver and car/coach
- 12 Meals as listed
- Two relaxing massages
EXCLUSIONS: - International airfares to China - Exit air and departure tax if applicable - Personal expenses and tips
Depart from Australia to Beijing . Upon arrival Beijing , You will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your Grand Hyatt or similar 5 star hotels.
Day 02 Beijing Tour starts around 11am , starting with Beihai Park , which is one of the most popular parks in the city of Beijing . Enjoying the Imperial cuisine at Fangshan Restaurant at Beihai Park . Afternoon, You will visit the Tian'anmen Square, the biggest public square in the world and 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. For dinner enjoy a traditional Beijing Duck banquet. (B/L/D)
Day 03 Beijing Morning tour to the Great Wall, 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. 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', then on to Beijing Zoo to see the lovely pandas.. After Imperial cuisine dinner, acrobatic show. Relaxation massage. (B/L/D)
Day 04 Beijing In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven , the 500 year old Temple houses altars on which sacrifices and offerings were laid to the gods in a glorious setting of gardens, tress and sculptures. In the afternoon, enjoy a pedi -cab tour of Hutong , the ‘old city' neighbourhoods of narrow alleyways and courtyard gardens, visit to Prince Gong's Palace and the Drum Tower. Later board a traditional Chinese sculled cruise on Houhai Lake ; you will enjoy the beautiful scenery while listening to Chinese music played by the local musician on board. Dinner at your own arrangement. (B/L)
Day 05 Beijing/Xian Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport for a flight to Xian. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Shangri-la or similar 5 star hotels. After dinner, you will enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty show. (B/DS)
Day 06 Xian 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. Afternoon take tours to Huaqing Hot Spring Park, where the emperor had his bath with his concubines or to Banpo Museum , where built on Banpo Neolithic remains village which dates back to 6,000 years ago. (B/L)
Day 07 Xian/Chong Qing Visit to The Shanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Old City Wall, which was constructed 600 years ago. Then be transfer ed to the airport for flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, check in at hotel in Chongqing , visit to Ciqikou . (B/L/D)
Day 08 Chongqing/Dazu/ Chongqing Day excursion to Dazu to view some of the most fascinating rock carvings in the world. Dazu , a small county, located in the southeast of Sichuan Province , is 163 kilometers away from Chongqing . When getting back to Chongqing , then pre-board your cruiser for Yangtze River cruise tour after dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 09 Yangtze River Cruise Start your spectacular cruise along the mighty Yangtze River . 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 ". (B/L/D)
Day 10Yangtze River Cruise Enjoy your cruise along the river today. (B/L/D)
Day 11 Yichang /Shanghai Disembark at Yichang . After short city tour, transfer to airport for your flight to Shanghai . Check in Radisson New World or similar 5 star hotels. In the afternoon, visit the 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 specialist F & B, retail, entertainment and cultural facilities .( B/D)
Day 12 Shanghai Morning tour to the Bund, a popular promenade along the Huangpu River , where the old meets the modern in Shanghai , then to the Old Town with its winding alleyways, lined with shops, tea houses and restaurants, and to the elegant and tranquil Yu Garden. Evening at leisure. (B/L)
Day1 3 Shanghai (B/L) Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, a river-town near Shanghai with lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon you will visit the Shanghai Museum and a relaxing massage.
Day 1 4 Depart Shanghai . (B) Leisure or shopping before departure transfer to the airport for homeward flight.
Depart from Australia to Beijing . Upon arrival Beijing , You will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your Grand Hyatt or similar 5 star hotels.
Day 02 Beijing Tour starts around 11am , starting with Beihai Park , which is one of the most popular parks in the city of Beijing . Enjoying the Imperial cuisine at Fangshan Restaurant at Beihai Park . Afternoon, You will visit the Tian'anmen Square, the biggest public square in the world and 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. For dinner enjoy a traditional Beijing Duck banquet. (B/L/D)
Day 03 Beijing Morning tour to the Great Wall, 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. 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', then on to Beijing Zoo to see the lovely pandas.. After Imperial cuisine dinner, acrobatic show. Relaxation massage. (B/L/D)
Day 04 Beijing In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven , the 500 year old Temple houses altars on which sacrifices and offerings were laid to the gods in a glorious setting of gardens, tress and sculptures. In the afternoon, enjoy a pedi -cab tour of Hutong , the ‘old city' neighbourhoods of narrow alleyways and courtyard gardens, visit to Prince Gong's Palace and the Drum Tower. Later board a traditional Chinese sculled cruise on Houhai Lake ; you will enjoy the beautiful scenery while listening to Chinese music played by the local musician on board. Dinner at your own arrangement. (B/L)
Day 05 Beijing/Xian Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport for a flight to Xian. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Shangri-la or similar 5 star hotels. After dinner, you will enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty show. (B/DS)
Day 06 Xian 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. Afternoon take tours to Huaqing Hot Spring Park, where the emperor had his bath with his concubines or to Banpo Museum , where built on Banpo Neolithic remains village which dates back to 6,000 years ago. (B/L)
Day 07 Xian/ Chengdu Visit to The Shanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Old City Wall, which was constructed 600 years ago. Later transfer to the airport and fly to Chengdu . (B)
Day 08 Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou Transfer to airport for your flight to Jiuzhaigou , "valley of nine villages", which takes its name from the nine Tibetan villages scattered in the valley. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 09 Jiuzhaigou Jiuzhaigou , a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site, is often called a fairyland by the Chinese because of its pristine, otherworldly beauty. Spend the entire day exploring the scenic forests, luminous pools, lakes and waterfalls of the park. (B/L/D)
Day 10 Jiuzhaigou/Huanglong/Maoxian Drive 2-1/2 hours to Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Scenic Area with its multi-colored limestone ponds and waterfalls, also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Huanglong for half a day then continue to Maoxian and check into your hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 11 Maoxian/ Wolong Drive to Wolong Nature Reserve, where scientists have established a successful breeding program for the Giant Panda. Walk the trails and observe the pandas in their natural habitat. The Reserve is also home to several Lesser Pandas (also known as Red Pandas). (B/L/D)
Day 12 Wolong/Chengdu You'll have some time to continue your exploration of Wolong Nature Reserve before departing to Dujiangyan , site of one of the engineering wonders of the world, an ancient irrigation system still in use today. Return to Chengdu in the afternoon and check in your hotel. In the afternoon sight seeing in Chengdu and this evening enjoy a dinner of Sichuan Snacks, and a performance of traditional Sichuan style opera. (B/L/D)
Day 13 Chengdu/Chongqing Visit to Birds & Flowers Market, Transfer to Chongqing by car, upon arrival, check in at hotel in Chongqing , visit to Ciqikou . (B/L/D)
Day 14 Chongqing/Dazu/Chongqing Day excursion to Dazu to view some of the most fascinating rock carvings in the world. Dazu , a small county, located in the southeast of Sichuan Province , is 163 kilometers away from Chongqing . When getting back to Chongqing , then pre-board your cruiser for Yangtze River cruise tour after dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 15 Yangtze River Cruise Start your spectacular cruise along the mighty Yangtze River . 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 ". (B/L/D)
Day 16 Yangtze River Cruise Enjoy your cruise along the river today. (B/L/D)
Day 17 Yichang /Shanghai Disembark at Yichang . After short city tour, transfer to airport for your flight to Shanghai . Check in Radisson New World or similar 5 star hotels. In the afternoon, visit the 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 specialist F & B, retail, entertainment and cultural facilities .( B/D)
Day 18 Shanghai Morning tour to the Bund, a popular promenade along the Huangpu River , where the old meets the modern in Shanghai , then to the Old Town with its winding alleyways, lined with shops, tea houses and restaurants, and to the elegant and tranquil Yu Garden. Evening at leisure. (B/L)
Day 19 Shanghai/ Suzhou /Shanghai In the morning, drive to Suzhou . You will visit the Lingering Garden , Tiger Hill, and Silk Spinning Factory. If time permits, we will take a short cruise on the Grand Canal dug 1,000 year ago in Sui Dynasty. Late afternoon, continue our ride by coach to metropolitan Shanghai . Relaxation massage before or after dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 20 Shanghai/Australia At leisure before transfer to the airport for your flight back to Australia . (B)
Our services include:
1. 5 star hotel accommodations or 4 where 5 star is not available 2. First class domestic flights in China 3. meals as indicated in the itinerary 4. 2 relaxation massage 5. all transfers and sightseeing tours with main entrance fees 6. yangtze river curise tour
22 Days CM Mystic China including Tibet Tour Itinerary
Day 01 Australia/Beijing Depart from Australia to Beijing. Upon arrival Beijing, You will be greeted by our guide and transferred to Grand Hyatt or similar 5 star hotels.
Day 02 Beijing Tour starts around 11am, starting with Beihai Park, which is one of the most popular parks in the city of Beijing. Enjoying the Imperial cuisine at Fangshan Restaurant at Beihai Park . Afternoon, You will visit the Tian'anmen Square, the biggest public square in the world and 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. For dinner enjoy a traditional Beijing Duck banquet. (B/L/D)
Day 03 Beijing Morning tour to the Great Wall, 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. 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', then on to Beijing Zoo to see the lovely pandas.. After dinner, acrobatic show and relaxation massage. (B/L/D)
Day 04 Beijing In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, the 500 year old Temple houses altars on which sacrifices and offerings were laid to the gods in a glorious setting of gardens, tress and sculptures. In the afternoon, enjoy a pedi-cab tour of Hutong , the ‘old city' neighbourhoods of narrow alleyways and courtyard gardens, visit to Prince Gong's Palace and the Drum Tower. Later board a traditional Chinese sculled cruise on Houhai Lake; you will enjoy the beautiful scenery while listening to Chinese music played by the local musician on board. Dinner at your own arrangement. (B/L)
Day 05 Beijing/Xian Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport for a flight to Xian. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Shangri-la or similar 5 star hotels. After dinner, you will enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty show. (B/DS)
Day 06 Xian 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. Afternoon take tours to Huaqing Hot Spring Park, where the emperor had his bath with his concubines or to Banpo Museum, where built on Banpo Neolithic remains village which dates back to 6,000 years ago. (B/L)
Day 07 Xian/Chongqing Visit to The Shanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Old City Wall, which was constructed 600 years ago. Later transfer to the airport and fly to Chongqing. (B)
Day 08 Chongqing/Dazu/Chongqing Day excursion to Dazu to view some of the most fascinating rock carvings in the world. Dazu, a small county, located in the southeast of Sichuan Province, is 163 kilometers away from Chongqing. When getting back to Chongqing, then pre-board your cruiser for Yangtze River cruise tour after dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 09 Yangtze River Cruise Start your spectacular cruise along the mighty Yangtze River. 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". (B/L/D)
Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise Enjoy your cruise along the river today. (B/L/D)
Day 11 Yichang/Lhasa Disembark at Yichang. After short city tour, transfer to airport for your flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel , 100km distance taking 1.5 hours to city. (B/L/D)
Day 12 Lhasa
Sightseeing in Lhasa at Potala Palace in the morning and tour at Jorkhang Temple, Barkhore Street in the afternoon. Dinner is Tibetan food with Tibetan folk singing and dancing. (B/L/D)
Day 13 Lhasa/Tsedang Tour to Tsedang (about 220km, 3 hours drive), the motherland and original of Tibetan culture. Visit the first palace in Tibet, Yombulakang, the first farmland and Changzu Temple (also called the Pearl Monastery). Overnight in Tsedang Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 14 Tsedang Visiting Samye, the first monastery in Tibet after taking the wooden skiff powered by a tractor enjine crossing Yaluzhangbu River. Here you can enjoy the historical site of Tibetan Buddhism and study the difference on architecture between Tibetan, Chinese and Indian Monastery. (B/L/D)
Day 15 Tsedang/Gyantse Drive 350km with almost sparry road condition via Yomdrok Lake to Gyantse, a well-known Tibetan cultural town in south west of Tibet. On the way to Gyantse, you will cross two big passes, Gangbula and Karula, and the most wonderful scenic spot is the holy lake, Yomdrok Lake, with the covering of 880 square kilometers. An instant food always be arranged for lunch. You can arrive Gyantse around 16:00, check in Gyantse Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 16 Gyantse/Shigatse Gyantse is well known by the Kumbu Monastery and the Ruins of Zhongshan, Gyantse is also called Hero Town for defence the British invading in 1904. The murals in Kumbu Monastery is regarded as the world artist treasure. On visiting Zhongshan Ruins you can find the feature view of the old county in Tibet. After launch in Gyantse, another 2 hours driving at the distance of 95km to Shigatse, Check in Shigatse Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 17 Shigatse Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet, it's well known by the typical west Tibetan custom and culture. The monastery, Tashilunpo is the residence of Banchan of all ages and one of major monasteries of the yellow sect with the world's largest bronze statute built in 1904, Qianba Buddha. The program in Shigatse covers Tashilunpo Monastery, the New Palace of Banchan Lama and the local free Market with rich of Tibetan handmade crafts. (B/L/D)
Day 18 Shigatse/Lhasa Drive 5 hours along Yaluzhangbu River at the distance of 286km back to Lhasa. The road is paved way and you can enjoy the nature landscape of Yaluzhanbu River. (B/L/D)
Day 19 Lhasa/Shanghai Morning at leisure. Fly to Chengdu in the afternoon, and get your connection flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to Radisson New World or similar 5 star hotels. In the evening, visit the 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 specialist F & B, retail, entertainment and cultural facilities.(B /D )
Day 20 Shanghai Morning tour to the Bund, a popular promenade along the Huangpu River, where the old meets the modern in Shanghai, then to the Old Town with its winding alleyways, lined with shops, tea houses and restaurants, and to the elegant and tranquil Yu Garden. Evening at leisure. (B/L)
Day 21 Shanghai/Suzhou/Shanghai In the morning, drive to Suzhou. You will visit the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, and Silk Spinning Factory. If time permits, we will take a short cruise on the Grand Canal dug 1,000 year ago in Sui Dynasty. Late afternoon, continue our ride by coach to metropolitan Shanghai. Relaxation massage before or after dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 22 Shanghai/Australia At leisure before transfer to the airport for your flight back to Australia. (B)
Our services include:
1. 5 star hotel accommodations or 4 where 5 star is not available 2. First class domestic flights in China 3. meals as indicated in the itinerary 4. 2 relaxation massage 5. all transfers and sightseeing tours with main entrance fees 6. yangtze river curise tour
In the morning you will visit the Tian'anmen Square, the biggest public square in the world, the Forbidden City, the vast complex of palaces, which was home to successive Emperors for more than 500 years, the Temple of Heaven, the 500-year-old Temple houses altars on which sacrifices and offerings were laid to the gods in a glorious setting of gardens, trees and sculptures. In the afternoon, visit 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', Take a boat ride along Lake Kunming
Day 6 Shanghai (B/L)
Day 03 Beijing 
Day 08 Chongqing/Dazu/ Chongqing 
Day 03 Beijing 
Day 07 Xian/ Chengdu 
Day 14 Chongqing/Dazu/Chongqing 
Day 17 Yichang /Shanghai 
Day 01 Australia/Beijing 
Day 05 Beijing/Xian
Sightseeing in Lhasa at Potala Palace in the morning and tour at Jorkhang Temple, Barkhore Street in the afternoon. Dinner is Tibetan food with Tibetan folk singing and dancing. (B/L/D) 
Day 15 Tsedang/Gyantse 
Day 18 Shigatse/Lhasa 
