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BEIJING (3N) trip down the Li R rato DAY 9: BOARD YOUR CRUISE Fly to Yichang to board your Yangtze River cruise vessel, where you will stay for the next four nights. DAYS 10-12: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Visit The Three Gorges Dam which showcases a massive feat of engineering. As you cruise upstream, nature takes over revealing some of the world’s most dramatic scenery including the Three Gorges themselves. Over the next few days prepare for one breathtaking panorama after another. Enjoy a side trip to the attractive Shennong or Goddess Stream, as well as various shore excursions. DAY 13: BULLET TRAIN TO GUILIN Disembark in Chongqing and then board the bullet train to the beautiful city of Guilin. DAY 14: LI RIVER CRUISE Take a relaxed cruise along the Li River to the charming town of Yangshuo. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged karst peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery, grazing buffalo and local fishermen. DAY 15: YANGSHUO Yangshuo sits in an exquisite rural location, surrounded by landscapes of emerald-green paddy fields and dramatic limestone karsts. Spend the morning exploring the countryside and stop on the banks of the Li River for a photo opportunity with a cormorant fisherman. This afternoon is at leisure where you can choose from the many optional activities available including cycling, bamboo rafting and hiking. FLIGHT CENTRE DAY 16: DISCOVER GUILIN Travel back to Guilin and enjoy a walk around Ronghu Lake and admire the Sun and Moon pagodas — two towering examples of traditional Chinese-Buddhist architecture. Discover the colourful stalagmites and stalactites of Reed Flute Cave and continue to the South China Pearl Factory to see the fascinating 1,700-year history of pearling in the South China Sea with displays and demonstrations. DAY 17: FLY TO SHANGHAI Fly to the exuberant and cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the ‘Paris of the East’. Later, spend some time in the city’s Xintiandi area, a vibrant entertainment district made up of traditional 19th-century Shikumen architecture. DAY 18: HISTORIC SUZHOU Travel to Suzhou. Suzhou is renowned for its gardens ~ visit one of its finest, the Humble Administrator's Garden. Cruise the Grand Canal before returning to Shanghai for a dinner of Shanghainese cuisine. DAYS 19-20: EXPLORE SHANGHAI Shanghai is China's great metropolis, where east and west collide. Visit the Shanghai Museum, People's Square and admire the architecture on the Bund. Later, view the city from the Huangpu River on a cruise. The next day visit a silk factory, the classical Yu Garden and stop in the old town before exploring futuristic Pudong. Tonight, enjoy the ERA acrobatic show. DAYS 21-22: FLY SHANGHAI TO AUSTRALIA Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or following day. APP | STORE | ONLINE MAGNIFICENT CHINA lel N16 CHINA IS THIS TOUR FOR YOU? From the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, to cruising on the Yangtze and the breathtaking Li River, this tour encompasses China’s most magnificent sights as well as spending a little extra time in its most exciting cities. PRICES & DEPARTURES Prices are per pe 2023 DATES 19 Jul-09 Aug $7,880 09 Aug-30 Aug $7,880 05 Apr - 26 Apr 6 Sep-27 Sep $7,880 12 Apr- 03 May* $8,180 13 Sep- 04 Oct” $8,180 19 Apr- 10 May* $8,180 20 Sep-11Oct* $8,180 25 Oct* $8,180 Ol Nov $8,180 08 Nov $7,580 aS) 26 Apr - 17 May* $8,180 04 Oct - 11 Oct - 18 Oct - 10 May -31 May $8,180 17 May- 07 Jun $8,180 24 May-14 Jun $8,180 07 Jun-28Jun $7,880 “Departure coincides with Golden Week. Flight and supplement informa’ * Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth * Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available upon request * Land only (Beijing - Shanghai) 21 days from $5,980 per person, twin share * Single supplement from $1,780 n Important note Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 01 September 2022, subject to change. Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost. Customary tipping amount of approximately RMB930pp (AUS207pp) is paid locally in China. Call for our 2025 pricing and departures AVAILABLE AS YOUR OWN PRIVATE TOUR Enjoy flexibility, your own guide and vehicle. \ 131 600
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