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Depart
Sydney aboard China Southern Airlines flight. Set
down at Guangzhou before continuing journey onto Beijing.
On arrival, your guide will greet you and assist with
the transfer to accommodation.
In the morning visit Tiannamen Square and
tour the Forbidden City, the imperial palace of the
emperors for more than 500 years. In the afternoon
tour to the majestic Temple of Heaven where emperors
prayed for good harvests and the welfare of their
subjects. In the evening be entertained by the amazing
Beijing Acrobatic Troupe.
All day tour to the 2 000 year old 6 500
kms long Great Wall of China, built 2 000 years ago
as a barricade against the marauding northern neighbours,
and the Ming Tombs in Shisanling Forest where 13 of
the 16 emperors from the Ming Dynasty are buried.
In the evening enjoy a Peking Duck banquet.
Morning visit to Fragrant Hills Park. Stroll
through beautiful parkland, ride on the chairlift
to peak for a fine view and tour the 1366 built Azure
Clouds Temple containing 500 Buddha statues. In the
afternoon visit the magnificent Summer Palace resort
where the imperial court spent the summer months escaping
the heat in Beijing. Evening free but options such
as attending Beijing Opera or visiting a foot massage
parlour or relaxing at the hotel karaoke bar or recreational
centre can be arranged.
In the morning enjoy a pedicab tour of the
Hutongs and inspect the architecture and gardens of
Prince Gongwong’s Palace to participate in a tea ceremony.
In the afternoon go shopping at a department store
in Wang Fu Jing street or test your bargaining skills
with the crafty stallholders in the free market at
“Silk Alley”. Late afternoon, depart Beijing aboard
a soft sleeper passenger train for overnight journey
to Xian.
Morning arrival at Xian,
transfer to accommodation and relax. In the afternoon
tour the City Wall and Drum Tower, Shaanxi History
Museum (one of the finest in China), and cloisonné
/ jade craft centres. In the evening enjoy banquet
and performance at the Tang Dynasty Cultural Show.
Spend day touring amazing archaeological
wonders. See the 6 000 figures of the Terracotta Army
that protect the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shihuang
(259 BC – 210 BC), the first emperor of united China.
Stroll through Huaqing Pool where the emperors and
concubines of the Tang Dynasty bathed in the hot spring
pools. Inspect the excavations and relics of Banpo
Neolithic Village that date back to the period 4 500
BC – 3 750 BC). Relax and enjoy a free evening with
hotel in house activities.
Depart Xian on a 1 hour
flight to Wuhan. On arrival in Wuhan have a brief
tour of the city sights and transfer to the deluxe
Yangtze River cruise
ship. Depart Wuhan at
8.00pm for 5 nights and 4 days of spectacular sailing.
As the cruise ship noses its way 1 300 kms
upstream against the strong current of China’s largest
river, the passengers accumulate a wealth of memorable
experiences. Be sure to have your video and or camera
and ample supplies of film. Frequent shore excursions
promote contact with the charm, culture, customs and
commerce of isolated communities. Sampans convey groups
through stunning scenery along the waterways of the
Lesser Three Gorges. There is the opportunity to witness
the building of The Three Gorges Project. The largest
dam construction ever attempted is due to be completed
in 2009. Marvel at the sheer magnificence and natural
beauty of the premier cruise attractions the Xiling,
Wu and Qutang Gorges.
Arrive 9.00am at Chongqing
and disembark. Have a brief tour of the city sights
before catching the afternoon flight to Guangzhou.
On arrival in Guangzhou transfer to accommodation.
Relax with a free evening.
Take a short coach tour into the country
side to Foshan to observe rural life in China. Visit
pottery and porcelain factories. Return to Guangzhou
for a Pearl River cruise, end of tour banquet and
disco.
Tour the famous Qingping Markets and department
stores for final shopping for souvenirs and presents.
Evening departure from Guangzhou and China for 8.5
hour overnight China Southern Airlines flight back
to Australia.
Morning arrival in Sydney
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