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Depart
Sydney aboard China Southern Airlines flight for Guangzhou.
On arrival your National Tour Guide will greet you
and organise the transfer to accommodation.
Early morning visit to Qingping Markets,
then onto The Six Banyan Monastery, Sun Yatsen¡¯s Memorial
Hall, and Shamian Island. In the evening enjoy a Cultural
Performance.
Take a short coach tour into the country side to Foshan
to observe the rural life in China. Visit pottery
and porcelain factories. Return to Guangzhou for an
evening cruise and dinner on the Pearl River.
In the morning depart Guangzhou and after
a 1 hour flight arrive in Wuhan. On arrival 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
with 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 inspct
the building of The Three Gorges Project. The largest
dam construction ever attempted is due to be completed
in 2009. Marvel at the sheer beauty and natural magnificence
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 Guilin one of China¡¯s major
tourist destinations. On arrival transfer to your
accommodation and have a relaxing evening.
In the morning visit the Reed Flute Caves,
where the guide, innovative lighting and your imagination
will conjure up images for the shapes of the limestone
formations. Visit Elephant Rock, climb the 152m Solitary
Beauty Peak meander through Seven Star Park. Photograph
the amazing landscape created by the projecting karst
formations. In the afternoon stroll through the markets
for souvenirs and gifts. In the evening attend a Cultural
Performance.
Enjoy a fascinating cruise on the Li River.
During the 5 hour, 83 km journey the ferry glides
past towering peaks, isolated farming communities,
and cormorant fishermen standing on flimsy rafts retrieving
the catches from their tethered birds. After disembarking
at Yangshuo take a leisurely stroll through the bustling
free market before taking the 1 hour return coach
journey to Guilin. Enjoy the evening reflecting on
the highlights of an unforgettable day. Pack luggage.
Depart Guilin on a 1 hour flight to Guangzhou
for the evening departure from Guangzhou and China
on the 8.5 hour overnight China Southern Airlines
flight back to Australia.
Morning arrival in Sydney.
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