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GRAND TOUR OF CHINA DAYS FROM $8,180 URNA eltU Seas enV} SON Att NAIA POT rN OLN a} TOUR HIGHLIGHTS SAU A ALLE VA ee cit tc ASR out et SRO Cl eC Y Discover old China in Dali Y Stroll the gardens in Suzhou PRICE INCLUDES * 24 breakfasts, 23 lunches, 24 dinners * International flights and current taxes * Domestic transportation * 4 star accommodation * Touring with guides and entrance fees * Visa fees for Australian passport holders the traditional hut g » EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE > Venture into Beijing's atmospheric old neighbourhoods, the hutongs, exploring the narrow alleyways and visiting the traditional courtyard house of a family, who will give you a glimpse into their daily life. > Long practised in China, many people start their day with a session of tai chi — do the ‘same with a morning class with an instructor and continue your day feeling invigorated. > Cruise on the waters on the Huangpu, the river that bisects Shanghai, the perfect way to appreciate the contrast of the west bank, where you'll find the colonial architecture of The Bund, and the east bank, home to the ultramodern skyscrapers of Pudong. ————— Admire Shanghai's futuristic skyline ITINERARY DAY 1: FLY TO BEING Fly to Beijing, China's historical capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. DAYS 2-3: THE GREAT WALL Visit Tiananmen Square and discover the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City before exploring Beijing's old hutongs where you can meet a local family and visit their home. This evening, eat traditional Peking duck. The next day, spend the morning taking a walk on the Great Wall and in the afternoon, enjoy a stroll through the idyllic gardens of the Summer Palace. DAY 4: TEMPLE OF HEAVEN In the morning, soak up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven, an orderly oasis in a bustling urban landscape and wander through the park, where you can mingle with the locals and watch or participate in tai chi or play cards. Later, take a bullet train to Xian. DAYS 5-6: TERRACOTTA WARRIORS Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda before wandering around the narrow alleys of the Muslim Quarter. Tonight, feast on traditional Shui Jiao dumplings before a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. The next day, view the enigmatic ranks of warriors that make up the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Later, stroll on Xian’s beautifully preserved 14th-century city walls DAY 7: BOARD YOUR CRUISE Fly to Yichang where you will board your Yangtze River cruise vessel. DAYS 8-10: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE The Three Gorges Dam may be an impressive feat of engineering but as you cruise upstream nature takes over, revealing some of the world’s most dramatic scenery including the Three Gorges themselves. Over the next three days prepare for one breathtaking panorama after another. Take a side trip to the attractive Goddess or Shennong Stream and enjoy various shore excursions. DAY 11: OLD CIQIKOU Disembark in Chongqing then explore old Cigikou, whose narrow streets are perfect for a stroll to admire the traditional architecture. Transfer to Chengdu where tonight you will be served a traditional Sichuanese dinner with the option to watch a Sichuan Opera performance. DAY 12: GIANT PANDAS Visit Chengdu’s famous Panda Conservation Centre to see and learn about these celebrated bears up close in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. Later, fly to the charming city of Dali. DAYS 13-14: ENCHANTING DALI Dali offers a peek of the China of times-gone- by. Over the next two days, travel to Xizhou village to browse around the local market, see the Yan Family House, cruise on Erhai Lake, explore Dali's ancient quarter and visit the Three Pagodas. Transfer to Kunming. DAY 15: STONE FOREST Explore the fascinating limestone formations of the picturesque Stone Forest and tuck into local delicacy, Across the Bridge Noodles, for dinner tonight, 40 VISIT WENDYWUTOURS.COM.AU
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