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BEING (4N) @ CHINA XIAN / (3N) ¢ oe eo CHENGDU (2N)@ NGTZE QO, vA RIVER CRUISE CHONGQING Ny take the option of visiting the old town of Pingle. Dating back to the Han Dynasty, Pingle was a stopping point on the Tea Horse Road. Take time to walk through its maze of teahouse- lined streets before seeing the bamboo forest from above on the Jinji Rope Bridge. (B) GIANT PANDAS Spend the morning visiting the famous pandas at Chengdu’s Panda Conservation Centre, Here you can observe these gorgeous creatures lounging, playing and chomping through piles of bamboo in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. Drive to Chongqing and board your Yangtze cruise vessel, home for the next three nights. (B,D) As you cruise downstream, nature takes over, revealing some of the world’s most dramatic scenery including the Three Gorges themselves. A voyage along China’s riverine treasure is a chance to relax and enjoy a slower pace, whilst absorbing one breathtaking panorama after another. Over the next two days, take a side trip to the attractive Shennong or Goddess Stream and enjoy various shore excursions. (B,L,D) DAY 13 ES DAI Disembark your cruise vessel and visit the Three Gorges Dam. A man-made marvel, the project showcases a massive feat of engineering. Next, travel to Yichang and then fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the ‘Paris of the East’. (B,L) YICHANG ee ENCHANTING CHINA GO BEYOND PHYSICAL RATING IS THIS R Slow down the pace and enjoy China with several leisure days and a gentle cruise on the Yangtze. See the classic sights and take time to relax. But if you want to keep busy, there are optional activities available. Visit Che’ DAY 14 t SE SHANGHAI Wake up to the buzz of Shanghai and take a breakfast walking tour between shimmering skyscrapers and traditional streets. Walk through the city’s most fascinating districts, marvelling at monuments and rickety old buildings before enjoying breakfast as the PRICES & DEPARTURES ie ona acum 07 Oct-23 Oct $6,180 13 Apr-29 Apr $6,380 14 Sep locals do — sample pancakes, fried bread -30Sep $6,280 sticks and tofu. Visit the classical Yu Garden, 11 May - 27 May $6,180 05 Oct-21 Oct» $6,380 the old town and a silk factory. Later, take an 07 Sep-23 Sep $6,280 12 Oct-28 Oct $6,380 evening stroll along the Bund and cruise down the Huangpu River, as you are serenaded by the neon lights of Pudong. (B) “Departure coincides with Golden Week. Flight and supplement information * Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth * Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available upon request * Land only (Beijing - Shanghai) 16 days from $5,180 per person, twin share * Single supplement from $1,580 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. D 5: ZHUJI. oO ( NAL) Enjoy a day at leisure in Shanghai and explore this action-packed city. Alternatively, take an optional tour to Zhujiajiao, one of Shanghai's sleepy water towns built on an old canal system once used to transport goods all over imperial China. The town's narrow alleyways exude old-world charm, whilst the waterways are lined with ancient buildings and crossed by stone bridges. Tonight, enjoy the ERA show and a farewell dinner of authentic Shanghainese cuisine. (B,D) AYS 16-17: FL NGHAI Fly to Australia, arriving home the following day. (B) TO AUST same or Customary tipping amount of approximately RMB870pp (AUS193pp) is paid locally in China. E T Call for our 2025 pricing and departures Enjoy flexibility, your own guide and vehicle.
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