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CHINA EXPLORER @ DAYS FROM ®@ $7,080 > INCLUSIVE FROM SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, = ADELAIDE & PERTH @D MOST MEALS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS SA SRA CAL Ae ee eater er caren AN Ee ae eto ea y iy DMR TeL DAOC lle ORC CE INCLU * 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 dinners * International flights and current taxes. * Domestic transportation + 4 star accommodation, plus basic guesthouse * Touring with guides and entrance fees * Visa fees for Australian passport holders DTNB UC Cee a Ler] Wake up to the buzz of Shanghai and take a walking tour through the city’s most fascinating districts, before tucking into some traditional pancakes for breakfast. Get your adrenaline pumping, making your way over the magnificent scenery of dense bamboo forest on the breathtaking Jinji suspended rope bridge Soar up to the heights of the Great Wall by cable car and watch a beautiful sunset in one of the world's most spectacular locations. 52 ae si Discover Xian on two wheels Fly to Beijing, China’s historic capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. Begin today in Beijing's symbolic heart with a stroll across Tiananmen Square into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City. Entering through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, you will find a complex full of imperial treasures which offers an unsurpassed insight into China’s colourful past. Spend the afternoon strolling through the idyllic landscapes of the Summer Palace and admire the Chinese architecture, followed by a walk up Longevity Hill to enjoy the panoramic views. Stop for a photo at the Olympic Stadium. (B,L) 3: TEMPLE OF HEAVEN AND Arrive early and soak up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven, an orderly oasis in a bustling urban landscape. Here, mingle with the locals and watch or participate as they start their day practising tai chi, dancing and playing cards. Next, visit Yandaixiejie, where you will have some free time to wander around the hutongs. These narrow alleys offer an authentic glimpse of the old Beijing before the emergence of high-rise buildings and modern commerce. Enjoy lunch at the hutongs before driving to the Simatai section of the Great Wall, staying overnight in Gubei Watertown. Ride up to the apex of the Wall by cable car to see the sunset. (B,L,D) VISIT WEN C COM.A ° cooooco O° oocec OO Of =A gGiococoUuC oe 8 SoOGCOoCOCCOo DAY 4 EAT WALL Travel to the Great Wall at Jinshanling, a section that is much less frequented by tourists than other parts. The stark yet magnificent surroundings allow you to put yourself in the shoes of those who walked this incredible structure hundreds of years ago. Your trek will last approximately four hours as the wall courses through dramatic landscapes and rugged terrain. Later, head back to Beijing and enjoy the evening at leisure. (B,L) DAY 5: EXPLORE) Fly to Xian, the former ancient capital and enjoy a walking tour of the narrow and winding streets of the Muslim Quarter. Sample the delicious, freshly cooked snacks and gain an insight into the city’s fascinating culture and significance as the start of the Silk Road. Enjoy the evening at leisure or watch an optional fountain and light show and be dazzled by the city at night. (B,L,D) Housed in three immense hangars, the ranks of the Terracotta Army stand sentinel in their subterranean necropolis, constructed to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife Spend the morning gazing over the ranks of warriors and horses, each one unique, whilst your guide introduces you to these life-like soldiers’ fascinating story. Also visit the workshop of the craftsmen who recreate the Terracotta Warriors in the style of their ancient counterparts. Later, enjoy a gentle cycle ride on the beautifully preserved 14th- century city walls that enclose Xian's old town, then enjoy the evening at leisure. (B,L)
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