TOUR COST from AUD2,630.00** Per Person Twin Share
Day 1: ARRIVE BEIJING
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Arrive in Beijing. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
OVERNIGHT IN BEIJING
Day 2: BEIJING
(B/L/D)
Breakfast
Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace. Welcome dinner Beijing Roast Duck
OVERNIGHT IN BEIJING
DAY 3: BEIJING
(B/L/-)
Breakfast
Visit the Great Wall (Badaling Section). Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, photo stop for a panoramic view of the Olympic Green (Bird’s Nest & Water Cube)
OVERNIGHT IN BEIJING
Day 4: BEIJING - XIAN
(B/L/-)
Breakfast
Visit the Temple of Heaven. Lunch in a local restaurant
Transfer to the train station to take the fast train in second clas. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
OVERNIGHT IN XI’AN
Day 5: XI’AN
(B/L/-)
Breakfast
Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda Chinese calligraphy demonstration. Visit a Jade Atelier
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Terracotta Warriors and Bronze Chariots
OVERNIGHT IN XI’AN
Day 6: XIAN /CHENGDU
(B/-/-)
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Chengdu in economy class. Arrival and transfer to the hotel
Visit Grant Panda Research Base Retour to the hotel.
OVERNIGHT IN CHENGDU
Day 7: CHENGDU /CHONGQING / CRUISE
(B/-/-)
Breakfast
Transfer to the train station and take the train to Chongqing in second class
HIGH SPEED TRAIN CHENGDU – CHONGQING SECOND CLASS (2 H)
Arrival and transfer to the port and boarding onto the ship
22:00 Departure of the cruise
FINAL PROGRAMME ACCORDING TO THE CRUISE COMPANY
OVERNIGHT ON BOARD
DAY 8: CHONGQING / CRUISE
(B/L/D)
Breakfast
FINAL PROGRAMME ACCORDING TO THE CRUISE COMPANY
08:15 Option visit the City of Ghost – Fengdu (Organisation from 20 passengers) Lunch on board
16:00-18:00 Excursion to Shi Bao Zhai Temple
18:15 Welcome dinner and evening hosted by the crew on board
OVERNIGHT ON BOARD
Day 9: CRUISE
(B/L/D)
Breakfast
FINAL PROGRAMME ACCORDING TO THE CRUISE COMPANY
07:50 Option Visit Baidicheng (Organisation from 20 pax) 10:45-11:15 Passage of the Qutang Gorge
12:30-13:15 Passage of the Wu Gorge
Lunch on board
15:00-18:30 Discovery of the Shennong River in small boat (Possibility to discover the 3 small gorges)
20:30 Farewell dinner hosted by the crew on board
22:30 Passage through the locks of the Grand Dam
OVERNIGHT ON BOARD
Day 10: YICHANG/SHANGHAI
(B/L/-)
Breakfast
08:00-10:30 Excursion to Three Gorges Dam
11:00-11:30 Passage of the Xiling Gorge
Continuation to Yichang
Lunch at a local restaurant or lunch box
Flight YICHANG/SHANGHAI
OVERNIGHT IN SHANGHAI
Day 11: SHANGHAI
(B/L/-)
Breakfast
Visit the Mandarin Yu Garden and bazaar Jade Buddha Temple and the Bund. Lunch in a local restaurant
Free at leisure in the afternoon.
OVERNIGHT IN SHANGHAI
Day 12: DEPARTURE SHANGHAI
(B/-/-)
Transfer to airport Return flight back home
TOUR PRICES: FROM AUD2,630.00
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
EXTRA BED AND QUOTATION OF KIDS BELOW 12 YEARS OLD
Ø Third person in extra bed. There is no discount by hotels, so keep the prices as per person in double
Ø Children below 12 years old, discount of 15% of the package rate (not applicable to supplements, taxes, etc. Only to base price)
IMPORTANT NOTE
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Airport taxes and fuel surcharges: in case of increase decided by the Chinese government, we reserve the right to revise the supplement with immediate effect.
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All prices quoted are subject to change.
RESERVATIONS DEADLINE
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Deadline for reservations is 40 days prior to arrival. Bookings received up to 40 days (60 days for tours including Tibet) prior to arrival will be automatically confirmed.
Package includes
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Hotel accommodation as per selection with daily breakfast based on 2 passengers sharing a twin or double room
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Lunches and dinners as described in program, (Meal Symbols: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner);
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All transfers and transportation for sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle;
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Domestic air tickets in economy class as indicated in the programme excluding airport tax and fuel surcharge (please see separate supplement);
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Train tickets in 2nd class (for high-speed trains) or soft sleeper (for overnight trains) where indicated in the programme;
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All tours and entrance fees indicated in the program;
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Service of an English-speaking guide in each city.
NOT Included in the tour prices
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Ticket(s) for international flights;
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Porterage at the airports and at hotels (in and out);
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Visa fee for China;
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Excess luggage surcharge;
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Tips for services of local guides and drivers;
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Optional tours;
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Any personal expenses.
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Ø Tips for services of local guides and drivers (We suggest USD10/pax/travel day for the guide and USD5/pax/travel day for the driver for the group of or below 9 pax. USD5/pax/travel day for the guide and USD 2.5/pax/travel day for the driver for the group of 10 or above 10 pax.)
REMARKS
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Itinerary is subject to change depending on the confirmed flights, road conditions, and rooms availability. We reserve the right to replace above hotels by other hotels of similar or superior category.
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Any increase in taxes or fuel surcharges imposed by the Chinese authorities will be advised as soon as we are informed of them, and they will be added to the invoice.
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Flight and train details mentioned above are for indicative purposes only.
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Peak season supplements may apply during trade fair, public holiday or special events.
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Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases.
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There is 1 stop at a commercial store during each excursion. These visits will last up to 45 minutes, and the shops used represent local specialities such as silk, pearl, cloisonnee and jade.