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Glimpses of China

10 days from AU$2,499.00 

Ex Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Flying with Cathay Pacific

 

Inclusions

  • China Holidays’ National Escort (10 pax minimum);
  • Registered English speaking Guides in each City;
  • 4 Star plus accommodation as specified;
  • Meals as specified (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner);
  • Sightseeing and Entrance Fees to specified attractions;
  • Evening entertainment;
  • Visa fees;
  • All domestic flight and taxes as specified;
  • China Holidays’ 24 hour English speaking hotline;
  • International Airfares, Airport Taxes and fuel surcharges.

 


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Day 1 - Australia / Shanghai
Check in at the airport on your Cathay Pacific flight bound for Shanghai. On arrival into Shanghai and after completing any necessary Customs and Immigration formalities you will be met by your friendly China Holidays guide who will transfer you to Holiday Inn Vista Shanghai or similar where you will spend two nights.

Holiday Inn Vista Shanghai
上海古井假日酒店

The Holiday Inn Shanghai Vista is strategically located on Chang Shou road at the intersection of Pu Tuo, Jin An and Chang Ning districts. By car the hotel is only 10 minutes drive from City Centre, 20 minutes from Hong Qiao Airport, 1 hour from Pudong International Airport and 5 minutes from the Shanghai Railway station. The hotel has 290 contemporarily designed guestrooms including 4 Executive floors, 6 Non-smoking floors, 59 suites and 1 Shanghai Suite. All rooms have Tea/Coffee making facilities, in-room safes and Satellite T.V.

 

Day 2 - Shanghai
After breakfast you will depart for a full day tour of Shanghai. Your day will include a visit to the Yu Gardens, the Old Chinatown and of course the Bund. Then over to Pudong to visit the Jin Mao Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings, from where you will get a remarkable view of the city. In the evening you will have the opportunity to enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River where after dark you will experience the 'neon' contrast of the 'old' and the 'new' Shanghai. (B/L/D)

Day 3 - Shanghai / Xi'an
This morning your guide will meet you and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. On arrival your local China Holidays guide will be waiting for you and will transfer you to Mercure Xi'an on Renmin Square or similar where you will stay two nights. (B/L)

Mercure Xi'an on Renmin Square
美居人民大廈

A quality 4 star hotel located at Renmin Square. Located in a complex along with three other hotels offering a great choice of Restaurants and bars. Enjoy many of Xi'an's key attractions on foot, the Bell Tower is around 15 minutes walk away.

 

Day 4 - Xi'an
Today you will depart for the Terracotta Warriors Museum, one of China's top historical sites. Here you will see the magnificent Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang which has been painstakingly restored by archaeologists. Then you will get the opportunity to have a go at making some Chinese dumplings followed by lunch. On returning to your hotel there will be some free time. In the evening you will get the opportunity to sample a Chinese dumpling banquet and a performance of a Tang Dynasty Cultural Show. (B/L/D)

Day 5 - Xi'an / Beijing
After breakfast at your hotel you will visit the Big Goose Pagoda, the ancient City Wall, the Great Mosque and the Muslim snack street. After lunch you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight to Beijing. On arrival into Beijing your local China Holidays guide will be waiting for you and will transfer you to Novotel Beijing Sanyuan Hotel or similar where you will spend four nights. (B/L)

Novotel Beijing Sanyuan Hotel
北京諾富特三元酒店

Novotel Beijing Sanyuan is conveniently located in the heart of the city, close to both downtown Beijing and the airport. Services at the hotel, including direct access to the Beijing underground and free broadband Internet access, ensure guests remain connected, and the 308 modern rooms provide comfortable accommodation. Dining, business and leisure facilities at Novotel Beijing Sanyuan cater to all needs and ensure the perfect balance between a productive and relaxed experience.

 
Day 6 - Beijing
A delightful day is spent visiting some of the sights of Beijing. The Forbidden City, home to two dynasties of Emperors spanning 500 years; Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing and the architectural wonders of the Temple of Heaven. (B/L)

Day 7 - Beijing
Today, the highlight for many a visitor to Beijing is a visit to the Great Wall at Badaling, undoubtedly one of the greatest man made wonders of the world. There will also be time for a visit to the Silk Market where negotiation skills are put to the test as you seek out bargains before returning to Beijing where there will be time to freshen up before departing for a 'Legends of Kung Fu' performance. (B/L)

Day 8 - Beijing
This morning you will depart to visit the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist Temple outside of Tibet – The Lama Temple – then a visit to the 'Hutongs' the local residential area by Pedi cab or cycle rickshaw where you will get an interesting glimpse into the lives of the traditional Beijing citizens. After lunch you will have some free time to explore at your leisure. This evening enjoy a traditional Peking Duck dinner. (B/L/D)

Day 9 - Depart Beijing
Today you will farewell Beijing and China as your guide meets you and transfers you to the airport for your onward flight. Check in aboard your Cathay Pacific flight bound for home. (B)

Day 10 - Arrive Australia
Welcome home after a fantastic 10 day trip to one of the most fascinating countries on the planet.

 

>> Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne departure with Singapore Airlines

>> Perth departure with Cathay Pacific Airways

>> Sydney or Melbourne departure with China Eastern/China Southern or Air China Airways

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Glimpses of China
10 days from AU$2,499.00
Departure
Date		 Tour Cost Single*
Room
Supplement
21Mar10
Book Here		 AU$2,923.70
AU$2,799.00 		AU$485.80
AU$431.80
28Mar10
Book Here		 AU$3,229.90
AU$3,099.00 		AU$485.80
AU$431.80
04Apr10
Book Here		 AU$3,070.80
AU$2,799.00 		AU$549.10
AU$488.10
11Apr10
Book Here		 AU$3,070.80
AU$2,799.00 		AU$549.10
AU$488.10
18Apr10
Book Here		 AU$3,070.80
AU$2,799.00 		AU$549.10
AU$488.10
25Apr10
Book Here		 AU$2,808.00
AU$2,499.00 		AU$549.10
AU$488.10
09May10
Book Here		 AU$2,808.00
AU$2,499.00 		AU$549.10
AU$488.10
16May10
Book Here		 AU$2,808.00
AU$2,499.00 		AU$549.10
AU$488.10
23May10
Book Here		 AU$2,808.00
AU$2,499.00 		AU$549.10
AU$488.10
30May10
Book Here		 AU$2,808.00
AU$2,499.00 		AU$549.10
AU$488.10
06Jun10
Book Here		 AU$2,946.70
AU$2,799.00 		AU$508.80
AU$452.30
13Jun10
Book Here		 AU$2,946.70
AU$2,799.00 		AU$508.80
AU$452.30
20Jun10
Book Here		 AU$2,946.70
AU$2,799.00 		AU$508.80
AU$452.30
27Jun10
Book Here		 AU$2,946.70
AU$2,799.00 		AU$508.80
AU$452.30
04Jul10
Book Here		 AU$3,235.70
AU$3,099.00 		AU$491.60
AU$436.90
11Jul10
Book Here		 AU$3,235.70
AU$3,099.00 		AU$491.60
AU$436.90
18Jul10
Book Here		 AU$3,235.70
AU$3,099.00 		AU$491.60
AU$436.90
25Jul10
Book Here		 AU$2,929.40
AU$2,799.00 		AU$491.60
AU$436.90
01Aug10
Book Here		 AU$2,929.40
AU$2,799.00 		AU$491.60
AU$436.90
08Aug10
Book Here		 AU$2,929.40
AU$2,799.00 		AU$491.60
AU$436.90
15Aug10
Book Here		 AU$2,929.40
AU$2,799.00 		AU$491.60
AU$436.90
22Aug10
Book Here		 AU$2,929.40
AU$2,799.00 		AU$491.60
AU$436.90
29Aug10
Book Here		 AU$3,015.60
AU$2,799.00 		AU$577.80
AU$513.60
05Sep10
Book Here		 AU$3,015.60
AU$2,799.00 		AU$577.80
AU$513.60
12Sep10
Book Here		 AU$3,015.60
AU$2,799.00 		AU$577.80
AU$513.60
19Sep10
Book Here		 AU$3,015.60
AU$2,799.00 		AU$577.80
AU$513.60
26Sep10
Book Here		 AU$3,321.90
AU$3,099.00 		AU$577.80
AU$513.60
03Oct10
Book Here		 AU$3,321.90
AU$3,099.00 		AU$577.80
AU$513.60
10Oct10
Book Here		 AU$3,321.90
AU$3,099.00 		AU$577.80
AU$513.60
17Oct10
Book Here		 AU$3,015.60
AU$2,799.00 		AU$577.80
AU$513.60
24Oct10
Book Here		 AU$3,015.60
AU$2,799.00 		AU$577.80
AU$513.60
31Oct10
Book Here		 AU$2,975.40
AU$2,799.00 		AU$537.60
AU$477.80
07Nov10
Book Here		 AU$2,975.40
AU$2,799.00 		AU$537.60
AU$477.80
14Nov10
Book Here		 AU$2,975.40
AU$2,799.00 		AU$537.60
AU$477.80
21Nov10
Book Here		 AU$3,281.60
AU$3,099.00 		AU$537.60
AU$477.80
28Nov10
Book Here		 AU$3,281.60
AU$3,099.00 		AU$537.60
AU$477.80
05Dec10
Book Here		 AU$3,132.20
AU$2,799.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
12Dec10
Book Here		 AU$3,813.60
AU$3,399.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
19Dec10
Book Here		 AU$3,813.60
AU$3,399.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
26Dec10
Book Here		 AU$3,813.60
AU$3,399.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
02Jan11
Book Here		 AU$3,813.60
AU$3,399.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
09Jan11
Book Here		 AU$3,813.60
AU$3,399.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
16Jan11
Book Here		 AU$3,132.20
AU$2,799.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
23Jan11
Book Here		 AU$2,826.00
AU$2,799.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
30Jan11
Book Here		 AU$2,826.00
AU$2,799.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
06Feb11
Book Here		 AU$2,826.00
AU$2,799.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
13Feb11
Book Here		 AU$2,826.00
AU$2,799.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
20Feb11
Book Here		 AU$2,826.00
AU$2,799.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
27Feb11
Book Here		 AU$2,826.00
AU$2,799.00 		AU$388.10
AU$344.90
06Mar11
Book Here		 AU$2,923.70
AU$2,799.00 		AU$485.80
AU$431.80
13Mar11
Book Here		 AU$2,923.70
AU$2,799.00 		AU$485.80
AU$431.80
20Mar11
Book Here		 AU$2,923.70
AU$2,799.00 		AU$485.80
AU$431.80
27Mar11
Book Here		 AU$3,229.90
AU$3,099.00 		AU$485.80
AU$431.80

Inclusions

China Holidays’ National Escort (10 pax minimum);
Registered English speaking Guides in each City;
4 Star accommodation as specified;
Meals as specified (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner);
Sightseeing and Entrance Fees to specified attractions;
Evening entertainment;
All domestic flight and taxes as specified;

All prices are in AUD;
Price based on per person with 2 people per hotel room;
During Public Holidays/Special Events, surcharges may apply;
China Holidays’ 24 hour English speaking hotline.

Exclusions

International Airfares (unless specified), Airport Taxes and fees; passports, visas and vaccinations; Tips to drivers and local city guides, National Escort; gratuities on cruise ships (if applicable); beverages and food not mentioned in your itinerary; optional excursions; porterage at airports/hotels; all other items of a personal nature.

Remark

Prices are indicative only and are subject to change at anytime due to currency fluctuations. All quotes generated via our online booking engine will be accurate and honoured if booked within 7 days.