Magic China - 13 days, small group, guaranteed departures - Visit Beijing, the Wall, Xian, the Warriors, Chengdu, Giant Buddha, Shanghai & Suzhou - from $3,055pp, starts in Beijing every WED Trip Highlights - Climb the Great Wall at Badaling Section - Explore Forbidden City - Rickshaw ride in Hutongs - Marvel at Terracotta Warriors - Visit the Panda Breeding Centre - Visit World s largest stone Buddha. - Experience the hustle and bustle of Shanghai - Visit Oriental Venice, Suzhou
Itinerary Day 01: Arrival at Beijing Welcome to Beijing, China s political and cultural centre with a history of more than 5,000 years. Upon arrival met & transfer you to your hotel, stay at the Presidential Hotel Beijing for 4 night. Your hotel is a 5 star hotel located in the central Beijing, with walking distance to the historical Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Rest of the day is free at leisure to relax or explore on your own pace. Day 02: Beijing, Forbidden City, Summer Palace This morning start at Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world surrounded by historical and iconic buildings. Next, explore the Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City, once imperial residence for the 13 emperors in the Ming & Qing Dynasties. This afternoon wander in the Summer Palace, served as an imperial resort with the largest garden and manmade lake. (B/L/-) Day 03: Beijing, climb the Great Wall Today experience the highlight of your holiday as you climb the Great Wall of China, one of the seven wonders in the world. We climb the prominent section of the Wall named Badaling Great Wall, and spend minimum 2 hours on the wall so you enjoy the most of this incredible ancient defence project. Back to the city and make photo stop at 2008 Beijing Olympic Village. (B/L/-) Day 04: Beijing, The Temple of Heaven, Hutong tour This morning visit the iconic Temple of Heaven, a unique architecture masterpiece from the 15th Century. Then explore Beijing s historic Hutong, experience old fashioned pedi-cab, and visit to the traditional courtyard style houses. (B/L/-) Day 05: Beijing Xian by flight This morning fly to Xian, an ancient capital in China. On arrival, visit Shanxi Provincial Museum of the finest museums in China, explore the historical icon Wild Goose Pagoda. Transfer to your hotel, stay at Xian Jianguo Hotel for 2 nights. (B/L) Day 06: Xian, Terracotta Warriors
Today marvel at the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors & Horses, an amazing archaeological discovery in the 20 th Century, there were more than 6,000 life size Terracotta Warriors unearthed with a history of 2,000 years. Tonight enjoy the traditional Tang Dynasty dinner & show. (B/L/D) Day 07: Xian Chengdu by high speed train After breakfast, experience high speed train journey to Chengdu, the home to pandas. Take a stroll along the Wide & Narrow Lane, flanked with ancient style houses, experience the local culture & food. Stay at Tibet Hotel for 2 nights. (B/L) Day 08: Chengdu, Panda Centre Today's highlights feature the Giant Panda Breeding & Research Base, you will see how these adorable creatures live and play in the park. Wander in the People's Park dotted with tea houses, and watch local people dance and sing. (B/L/) Day 09: Excursion to Leshan Giant Buddha Enjoy day excursion to Leshan, visit the world s highest stone Buddha with height of 71 metres, the giant Buddha was carved from a cliff and it is World Heritage Site. Return to Chengdu for overnight. (B/L) Day 10: Chengdu Shanghai by flight Today we fly to Shanghai. Welcome to Shanghai, China s largest city. Transfer to your hotel, stay at Ocean Hotel for 3 nights. Your hotel is a 5 star hotel located in the north of the famous Bund. (B) Day 11: Shanghai, the Bund, Yu Garden, Museum Start our day with a relaxing walk on the Bund, a famed waterfront promenade lined with colonial-era buildings. Next explore the classic Yu Garden and the bustling old town with zigzag narrow laneways. Later, browse the fine Shanghai Museum, and take a stroll in Xintiandi, a historical redevelopment zone. Drive along Pudong new city and view the modern iconic buildings. Tonight you can purchase optional evening entertainment show, the famous Shanghai acrobatics. (B/L) Day 12: Excursion to Suzhou, Oriental Venice
Enjoy a day excursion to the water town Suzhou, known as the Oriental Venice. Visit the classic Garden of Master of Nets, Silk Spinning Factory, and stroll along Pingjiang Road Old Town Area. (B/L) Day 13: Shanghai departure After breakfast free at leisure until transfer to the airport. (B)
Dates & Prices Guaranteed departures December 2018 05-Dec-18 17-Dec-18 $3,295 March 2019 06-Mar-19 18-Mar-19 $3,295 13-Mar-19 25-Mar-19 $3,295 $3,140 20-Mar-19 01-Apr-19 $3,295 April 2019 03-Apr-19 15-Apr-19 $3,295 10-Apr-19 22-Apr-19 $3,295 17-Apr-19 29-Apr-19 $3,295 $3,150 24-Apr-19 06-May-19 $3,295 May 2019 01-May-19 13-May-19 $3,295 08-May-19 20-May-19 $3,295 15-May-19 27-May-19 $3,295 22-May-19 03-Jun-19 $3,295 $3,150 29-May-19 10-Jun-19 $3,285 June 2019 05-Jun-19 17-Jun-19 $3,285 12-Jun-19 24-Jun-19 $3,285 19-Jun-19 01-JuL-19 $3,285 $3,140 26-Jun-19 08-Jul-19 $3,285 August 2019 07-Aug-19 19-Aug-19 $3,285 14-Aug-19 26-Aug-19 $3,285 21-Aug-19 02-Sep-19 $3,345 $3,195 28-Aug-19 09-Sep-19 $3,355 July 2019 03-Jul-19 15-Jul-19 $3,285 10-Jul-19 22-Jul-19 $3,285 17-Jul-19 29-Jul-19 $3,285 $3,140 24-Jul-19 05-Aug-19 $3,285 September 2019 04-Sep-19 16-Sep-19 $3,355 11-Sep-19 23-Sep-19 $3,355 $3,200 18-Sep-19 30-Sep-19 $3,355 October 2019 02-Oct-19 14-Oct-19 $3,355 09-Oct-19 21-Oct-19 $3,355 16-Oct-19 28-Oct-19 $3,355 23-Oct-19 04-Nov-19 $3,355 $3,200 30-Oct-19 11-Nov-19 $3,325 November 2019 06-Nov-19 18-Nov-19 $3,205 13-Nov-19 25-Nov-19 $3,205 20-Nov-19 02-Dec-19 $3,205 $3,055 27-Nov-19 09-Dec-19 $3,185
December 2019 04-Dec-19 16-Dec-19 $3,185 January 2020 08-Jan-20 20-Jan-20 $3,185 February 2020 19-Feb-20 02-Mar-20 $3,205 26-Feb-20 09-Mar-20 $3,230 March 2020 04-Mar-20 16-Mar-20 $3,285 11-Mar-20 23-Mar-20 $3,285 $3,125 18-Mar-20 30-Mar-20 $3,285 Inclusions: - Economy class airfare & taxes for Beijing Xian, Chengdu -Shanghai - High speed train Xian Chengdu - 12 nights twin share accommodation at 4-5 star rated hotels - All local transport by air-conditioned vehicle - Comprehensive sightseeing tours - Entrance fees - Local English speaking guide - 12 buffet breakfast, 10 lunches, 1 dinner - Tang Dynasty Show Remarks: - Our competitive international airfares starts from $750 per person ex Australia to China, contact us for details when you book this tour - To join this tour you must have valid Chinese entry visa. - - Contact us - Tel 03 9606 0188 - Email: info@travman.com.au