Including return Qantas flights, premium accommodation including a stay at the luxury 5-star Shangri'La China World Hotel, breakfast daily, private coach transportation, sightseeing, English-speaking guides and more.
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China has no shortage of marvels – both man-made and natural – to dazzle its visitors. Discover its highlights on a 12 day Wonders of China tour, which includes return Qantas flights and 3 nights in a 5-star Beijing hotel.
This trip encompasses some of China’s most beautiful sights. Start in one of the world’s most fast-paced, exciting and diverse cities: Beijing. Tick off a bucket list experience by climbing a section of the Great Wall of China, feel overwhelmed by the size and scale of the enormous Tiananmen Square and walk in the footsteps of old emperors by crossing into the Forbidden City. Step on-board a bullet train for the high-speed journey to Jinan and embrace old legends at Black Tiger Spring. Journey onto Suzhou and quickly come to understand why this city was once nicknamed the ‘Venice of the East’.
Take in the view across Lake Tai in Wuxi and admire the precious bounty at a freshwater pearl farm. Make the journey to Hangzhou to see the West Lake Cultural Landscape, a panorama that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has long-inspired poets, artists and scholars with its pavilions, temples and gardens. Finally, seek out the hustle and bustle of Shanghai and brush up on your knowledge of the city’s history by wandering between exhibits and displays at the Shanghai Museum.
Day 1: Australia –
– Beijing
Depart Australia for China. You will be met upon arrival by a tour representative and then transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Beijing (B)
Welcome to Beijing! Today we explore the world-famous Tiananmen Square and the mystical Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was the former home of emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties and is now the location of the National Palace Museum. The evening is at your leisure.
Optional: Musical Performance
Tonight, see a performance of either the Golden Mask Dynasty Show or Kong Fu Legend Show. Additional cost applies.
Day 3: Beijing – Great Wall (B,L)
Today’s highlight is a trip to arguably China’s most famous landmark: the ancient Great Wall of China. Travel to the section at Juyongguan (Juyong Pass) and clamber up the steep steps to admire the scale and history of this incredible man-made wonder. On the way to the Wall, there is a stop at a large jade exhibition.
Optional: Hutong Life Tour
Explore the hutongs (alleyways) of Beijing via rickshaw, a traditional mode of transport that is perfect for navigating the twists and turns of these lanes. Additional cost applies.
Optional: Peking Duck Banquet Dinner
Indulge with an authentic Peking Duck banquet dinner, served with all the traditional trimmings and accompaniments, to toast to your last night in China. Additional cost applies.
Day 4: Beijing –
– Jinan (B,D)
After breakfast visit Beijing Zoo to see the Chinese iconic animal, the giant pandas. Then make a stop at Tong-Ren-Tang to learn more about traditional Chinese medicine before transferring to the Beijing train station and travelling to Jinan.
Day 5: Jinan – Qufu (B)
Today visit Daming Lake, located in the centre of the city. Admire the size and importance of the lake before travelling to see Black Tiger Spring. According to legend, the spring once boasted a black rock, shaped like a tiger, at its entrance. The sound of the water rushing over the rock was also said to resemble the roar of a tiger. In the afternoon you will be transferred to Qufu, the hometown of Confucius.
Day 6: Qufu – Suzhou (B)
Enjoy a free day to explore the city at your own pace.
Optional: Confucius Insight Tour
Visit the Confucius Temple, built in 478 BC as a place for various dynasties to offer sacrifice to Confucius. From here, travel to Kong Family Mansion, which is the government office and private mansion of Confucius’ descendants. The last stop of the excursion is the Cemetery of Confucius, a well-preserved site of religious tombs and gardens. Additional cost applies.
Day 7: Suzhou – Wuxi (B)
Suzhou was once dubbed the ‘Venice of the East’ for its network of beautiful waterways. This city is also beloved for its famous Lingering Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that also happens to be on the agenda for today. After seeing the gardens, visit a working silk-spinning mill and then travel to Wuxi. The sights to take in include Lake Tai, the third-largest freshwater lake in China; and Nanchang Street, a boulevard lined with a mix of old and new architecture.
Optional: Grand Canal Cruise
Enjoy a cruise along Suzhou’s Grand Canal after lunch. Additional cost applies.
Optional: Dim Sum Dinner
Feast on a delicious dim sum dinner that includes xiaolongbao, a Chinese steamed bun filled with minced pork and hot soup. Additional cost applies.
Day 8: Wuxi – Hangzhou (B)
Tour the Brilliance of Lake Lihu this morning. The visit to the lake, which is located at the famous Lake Taihu, is followed by an excursion to a freshwater pearl farm. It is then onto Hangzhou; the city Marco Polo once described as the most beautiful and magnificent in the world.
Optional: The Romantic Show of Songcheng
The Romantic Show of Songcheng is a live spectacle that has been performed more than 20,000 times. The show is a symbol of the city and chronicles the rule of the Song Dynasty. Additional cost applies.
Day 9: Hangzhou – Shanghai (B)
This morning, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hangzhou’s West Lake Cultural Landscape. The group then travels to a tea plantation to taste Dragon Well tea and to see how this green tea is hand-picked and pan-fried. The tour travels to Shanghai later in the day.
Optional: Boat Ride at West Lake
See Hangzhou’s most famous natural feature up close with a boat ride on West Lake. Additional cost applies.
Optional: Huangpu River Night Cruise
Set off on an evening cruise along Huangpu River and take in the sight of Shanghai at night. Additional cost applies.
Day 10: Shanghai (B)
Take a step back in time to old-world Shanghai at the Shanghai Museum, which is home to a collection of more than 12,000 objects and artefacts. There is some free time after the museum visit.
Optional: Shanghai Insight Tour
This excursion takes you to the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone to see Jinmao Tower. Then, it is on to another of Shanghai’s famous sites: Xintiandi. This car-free district is a hub for shopping, dining and entertainment. Additional cost applies.
Optional: Chinese Acrobatic Show
Catch a performance of the thrilling ERA-Intersection of Time show. Additional cost applies.
Day 11: Shanghai –– Australia (B)
After breakfast, a transfer will take you to the airport to catch your Australia-bound flight.
Day 12: Australia
Arrive home today.
Highlights
How to book:
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Documentation:
Documentation will be provided 2-3 weeks prior to departure. A preliminary itinerary will be sent you prior to this time to ensure that you can arrange your Visas (where required) in a timely manner.
Single Supplement:
$580 per person in addition to the twin share price.
Payable direct to our travel partner once your booking has been made.
Group Size: 10 – 36 people
Triple Share: Available on request. Please purchase 3 x twin share vouchers. A $220 surcharge will apply upon confirming your booking.
Please note: triple share rooms cannot be guaranteed
Land Only: Not available
Optional Activities:
Suzhou: Grand Canal Cruise – $45 per person
Wuxi: Chinese Dimsum Dinner – $35 per person
Hangzhou: Romantic show of Songcheng – $95 per person
Hangzhou: West Lake Boat Ride – $45 per person
Shanghai: Huangpu River Cruise – $65 per person
Shanghai: Shanghai Insight Tour – $55 per person
Shanghai: Chinese Acrobatic Show – $85 per person
Qufu: Confucius Insight tour – $85 per person
Beijing: The Golden Mask Dynasty or Kung Fu Legend show – $55 per person
Beijing: Hutong Life Tour – $45 per person
Beijing: Peking Duck Banquet Dinner – $35 per person
All optional tours are payable direct to our travel partner once your booking has been made.
All AUD amounts are subject to currency exchange rate and they may change at any time without advance notice.
Coach Transportation: Where group sizes are not sufficient to use a full-sized coach, we reserve the right to use a smaller coach on the same level of comfort.
Accommodation:
The accommodation listed below may be subject to change but will remain of a similar or higher standard. Any changes remain beyond our control and all efforts are made to communicate these as soon as possible. We endeavour to always book non-smoking rooms however these cannot be guaranteed.
Beijing: Wyndham Beijing North or similar or similar
Jinan: Ramada Jinan or similar
Qufu: Sun Plaza International Hotel or similar
Suzhou: Xiangxuehai Hotel or similar
Wuxi: Grand Kingtown Hotel Wuxi or similar
Hangzhou: Merchant Marco Garden Hotel or similar
Shanghai: Pullman Shanghai Qingpu Excellence Hotel or similar
Child Price: Same price as adults – Minimum age 2 years
Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend that all customers purchase Travel Insurance as soon as they make a purchase on our website. Help cover yourself for the unexpected with Webjet Travel Insurance, we highly recommend it. Click here for a quote.
Visas: Visas are not included. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they meet the visa requirements for the country they are visiting. Webjet Exclusives is unable to provide visa advice.
Any deposits paid at the time of purchase are non-refundable.
*World Tour Sale: Offer is valid from 09:00 Thursday 25 July until advised otherwise or sold out. Offer is strictly valid per couple. Offer excludes selected tours to Canada & Alaska, Scandinavia, Asia, packages and resort only deals. Up to $2,000 cash back will be refunded after final payment has been made, 120 days prior to departure. The amount returned will be based on the tour price, not the total cart value at checkout. For example, a tour priced at $2,000 will receive $200 cash back per couple, even if two passengers have been added to the cart totalling $4,000. I.e. the $200 cash back amount applies to a couple who has purchased two tours priced at $2,000 each, and will not be based on their total cart value of $4,000. Land only bookings are valid for cash back, per couple. If the booking is cancelled, the booking will not be eligible for cash back. Can be used for multiple bookings. Cannot be applied to prior purchases or bookings. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. This offer is non-transferrable and cannot be exchanged in any other form. All deals are subject to availability at the time of purchase. Webjet Exclusives standard terms and conditions apply.
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2019:
8 November
2020:
6 March
20 March
3 April
17 April
15 May
5 June
19 June*
3 July*
17 July*
31 July
14 August
4 September
18 September*
16 October*
30 October
*$300 per person surcharge applies
Bookings not accepted when within 35 days of departure
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Stay behind surcharge:
If you wish to extend your trip, from $250 per person breakaway charge will apply (subject to availability and applicable fare difference) payable at the time of completing your booking. Your stay behind request must be submitted when completing your booking form. PLEASE NOTE: No staybehind will be actioned until your final payment is made.
