I have visited China two times and loved the
country and all it has to offer visitors. There are many organised group tours
from Australia
to choose from, and the following is just one that is available. I include this
to give people an idea of the types of things they will see and experience on a
tour of China.
This China Tour flys China Southern Airlines, going from Australia to Beijing, Xian, Guilin, and back to Australia.
Included in this tour is:-
- International airfare with China Southern Airlines,
- 7 nights selected hotel accommodation, 1 overnight soft
sleeper train,
- 2 internal flights,
- private local English speaking guides in each city, Arrival/departure
meeting and assistance, l transfers by A/C private vehicle,
- 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Specialty Dinners,
- Sightseeing, entrance fees and evening shows
Day 1 - 2 Beijing
Fly with China
Southern Airline to Beijing via Guangzhou. Beijing
is the most famous Chinese city of them all and on this China tour
package, you’ll see it all! Upon arrival in Beijing, you’ll be met by your professional
English-speaking tour guide and transferred to your hotel. The next day starts
with a visit to the Temple
of Heaven, where you will
see local people practising Tai Chi, singing and doing calligraphy. Then take a
leisurely walk through Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City and enjoy the
panoramic view of the Forbidden City from
Jing-shan Hill. In the evening, you’ll sample one of China’s most famous dishes of all -
a Peking Duck Dinner before you will marvel at a fantastic Kung Fu show,
featuring a fusion of modern musical with Chinese traditional martial arts
simply mesmerising! (2B/1D)
Day 3 - 4 Beijing
Take the time for a photo opportunity at the 2008 Olympic
Site. Experience the best of China’s
modern architecture at the Bird’s Nest National Stadium and Water Cube Aquatic Center
before stepping back in time to ancient China with a walk on the Great Wall
at Mutianyu section, one way cable car up to the Wall. En route visit a
Cloisonné workshop to learn how the Chinese ancient technique of Cloisonné is
used to make beautiful fine handcrafts. The next morning, enjoy the ride on a
traditional rickshaw through the zigzag alleyways called Hutong to catch a glimpse
into local Chinese life before heading off to the Summer
Palace, where you will relax on a
dragon boat ride across the Kunming
Lake. Your Beijing tour ends with a transfer to the railway station
for a comfortable overnight soft sleeper train to Xi’an. (2B/1D)
Day 5 - 6 Xi'an
Having arrived for your Xi’an
tour, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, take a
stroll (or even cycle!) on the original City Wall, and then explore the Old
Muslim Quarter and Old Mosque. Tonight enjoy the local specialty ‘dumpling
dinner’ before the fabulous Tang Dynasty culture show. The next day, visit the
historically significant and the amazing Terracotta Warriors - where 7000
individually-crafted clay soldiers stand on guard, learn how to make these
warriors at a workshop. Then continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was
built to house Buddhist scriptures collected by a Chinese Monk. You will see a
variety of Buddha statues before flying to the scenic city of Guilin. CA1225 Xi’an/Guilin 18:25/20:10. Upon
arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel (2B/1D)
Day 7 Li River Cruise
Enjoy a spectacular Li River cruise, which goes past bizarre-shaped mountains, villages and water buffalos, disembark at the traditional country town of Yangshuo, sample a local special dinner. (B/L/D)
Enjoy a spectacular Li River cruise, which goes past bizarre-shaped mountains, villages and water buffalos, disembark at the traditional country town of Yangshuo, sample a local special dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 8 Yangshou
While in Yangshuo, you spend a free day to explore the
tranquil countryside and local villages, see rice paddies and fish farms. There
are many activities to choose, such as cycling, bamboo boat-drifting, bargain
shopping and a cooking class. Or just wander through the streets and pick up
some bargains while taking in the sights. (B)
Day 9 Guilin
/ Guangzhou/Australia
Visit “Palace of Natural Art” Reed
Flute Cave
and view the beautiful vista of the Elephant Trunk Hill before flying back to Australia via Guangzhou. (B)
Day 10 Arrive Australia
The fully inclusive price for this particular China Tour is
from $2595/per person twin share for a 3 star hotel and $2798/per person twin share 4 star hotel
There are daily departure from Sydney & Melbourne between
17-Jan-2012 27-Mar-2012, 16-Apr-2012 20-Jun-2012,
13-Jul-2012 19-Sep-2012
07-Oct-2012 14-Nov-2012
For enquiries or bookings about this particular China Tour,call
1300 760 208, or email info@selectivetours.com
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