Day 1 - Australia / Shanghai

Check in at the airport on your Air China/China Eastern/China Southern 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 Starway Rayfont Shanghai Nanpu Hotel or similar where you will spend four nights.

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
At Leisure. (B)

Day 4 - Shanghai
At Leisure. (B)

Day 5 - Shanghai / Suzhou

This morning you will be transferred to Suzhou. On arrival you will check into Riverside Hotel or similar where you will stay the night. Today you will visit the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Master of the Nets Garden, two fine examples of classical Chinese oriental gardens. (B/L)

Day 6 - Suzhou / Hangzhou

Free before departing for Hangzhou by road. On arrival, check into your Jinlin Hotel for two nights. (B)

Day 7 - Hangzhou
In Hangzhou you will visit the Lingyin Temple and the Pagoda of Six Harmonies before a relaxing cruise on the West Lake. If time permits there will be a visit to a local tea plantation. (B/L/D)

Day 8 - Hangzhou / Guilin

This morning there will be some free time before you depart to the airport for your onward flight to Guilin. On arrival your local China Holidays guide will be waiting to transfer you to Guilin Osmanthus Hotel or similar where you will spend two nights. (B)

Day 9 - Guilin
This morning you depart for a leisurely cruise along the Li River. There will be plenty of time to relax and enjoy the views of the local people working on the river as well as the spectacular rock formations and picturesque landscapes. On arrival in Yangshuo there will be time to wander amongst the many street stalls and shops before you are transferred back to your hotel by coach. (B/L/D)

Day 10 - Guilin / Xi'an

This morning there will be some free time before departing for 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 Long Hai Hotel or similar where you will stay two nights. (B)

Day 11 - 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 12 - Xi'an / Beijing

You are free this morning. In the afternoon 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 Beijing Traditional View Hotel or similar where you will spend four nights. (B)

Day 13 - 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 '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 before departing for a 'Legends of Kung Fu' performance. (B/L/D)

Day 14 - Beijing
At Leisure. (B)

Day 15 - Beijing
At Leisure. (B)

Day 16 - Depart Beijing
Today you farewell Beijing and China as your guide meets you and transfers you to the airport for your onward flight. Check in aboard your Air China/China Eastern/China Southern flight bound for home. (B)

Day 17 - Arrive Australia
Welcome home after a fantastic 17 days trip to one of the most fascinating countries on the planet.

* Some departures may require you to depart Australia the day prior to the tour date with an overnight connection.

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