China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise & International Flights 18 Days from AUD$2,999/person
Discover the best of China on a comprehensive 18-day tour (including international flights), taking in bustling cities, ancient landmarks and spectacular natural beauty along the way. Travel by exhilarating high-speed bullet train, plane, boat and coach from Beijing to Qufu, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Jingzhou and Shanghai, all whilst staying in premium accommodation.
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What You’ll Love…
The Tour – The best of China including bustling cities, ancient icons and the beauty of the Yangtze River
In China’s captivating cities, ancient history coexists with the frenetic energy of modern life. Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere of Beijing and visit its iconic sites including Tiananmen Square, the ornate Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the world-famous Great Wall of China. Stroll the famous Bund in Shanghai with its melting pot of architecture, indulge in a spot of world-class shopping on Nanjing Road and learn more about China’s history with a visit to Shanghai Museum. In Xi’an, marvel at the ancient city walls, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square and the thousands of ancient sculptures of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Army, which date back as far as the third century BC.
China is also home to spectacular landscapes and you’ll have the chance to soak this natural beauty on a cruise of the famous Yangtze River, giving you an opportunity to see the country from an altogether different angle. Board the five-star Century Paragon ship for a three-night cruise and soak up beautiful scenery as you pass Gorge Wu, Gorge Qutang, the Shen’nv Stream and the colossal Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric dam.
Plus, see China’s iconic giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo, the Longmen Grottoes and the fifth-century Shaolin Temple, one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries in the western world which has featured in countless Kung Fu movies.
The Accommodation – Premium and luxury hotels all the way
After busy days exploring, rest easy in premium accommodation including the five-star, award-winning Shangri-La Hotel Qufu. Cruise in ultimate comfort on the Century Paragon ship for your Yangtze River cruise, which features an indoor swimming pool, a spa, cinema, games room and more.
Your Package Includes
- Return international flights between Australia and China
- All internal transportation including air, cruise, high-speed train and coach
- Three-night Yangtze river cruise on a deluxe ship
- Premium nightly hotel accommodation on land including five-star Shangri-La
- Daily breakfasts and select additional meals detailed in the itinerary
- Soft drinks with all meals during the cruise
- All admission fees for destinations listed (unless otherwise stated)
- The services of an English-speaking tour guide
- Service charge for all guides and bus drivers and hotel porter fees
- Taxes and fuel surcharges
