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DAY 01 Australia - Beijing Arrive in Beijing-the capital of China. Legend Asia tour guide greets you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
DAY 02 Beijing Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with each emperor identified as a dragon sent from the heaven. Start your city tour with a visit to the Forbidden City. Next stop is the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Then tour to the Temple of Heaven, which was used to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient times. Then tour to the Summer Palace, the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer resort for Emperors. Enjoy the famous acrobatic show in the evening.
DAY 03 Beijing The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan Path. It is a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Later visit the Sacred Path of Ming Tombs, 13 of the 16 Ming emperors had their tombs here. Visit the Cloisonne Factory and the biggest Jade Exhibition Center in Asia. Enjoy the famous Peking Duck dinner in the evening.
DAY 04 Beijing - Shanghai - Wuxi In the morning fly to Shanghai-the largest commercial and financial center of China. Stroll the Nanjing Road and the Bund (Wai Tan) waterfront area. Visit the Yuyuan Garden and the Old City Temple. Travel by motor coach to Wuxi.
DAY 05 Wuxi - Suzhou - Hangzhou Wuxi is also one of the oldest cities in China with a history of more than 3000 years. Visit the Turtle Head Penisular Park, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Lake Tai, the third-largest lake in China. For lunch we will be served the local cuisine-Wuxi Spare Ribs. Take coach to Suzhou after visiting the Freshwater Pearls Farm. Suzhou has been praised as the “Paradise on the Earth” since ancient times and is an extraordinarily delicate and elegant city. Known as “Venice of the East”, Suzhou is built around Grand Canal. The city’s many excellent classical gardens have entitled Suzhou the “Garden City”. Our sightseeing includes the Tiger Hill, Garden of the Master of the Nets. Proceed to Hangzhou after enjoying the Silk Fashion Show.
DAY 06 Hang Zhou - Shanghai Hangzhou is a city with a rich history and culture. Marco Polo described this place as “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world”. Take the boat cruise on the magnificent West Lake, the symbol of the city and crammed full of interesting sights, visit the Yellow Dragon Cave, taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea at the No.1 tea plantation. Return to Shanghai in the afternoon.
DAY 07 Shanghai - Australia Free in the morning, Tour guide will transfer you to airport and take flight to Australia.
DAY 08 Australia Arrive home in Australia filled with many wonderful memories and experience from China.
Valid travel dates:
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04^, 18^ May 08
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01*, 15* 29* Jun 08
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13*, 20* Jul 08
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07^, 21^ Sep 08
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05^, 19^ Oct 08
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02*, 16*, 30* Nov 08
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07, 14, 21 Dec 08
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04 , 18 Jan 09
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08, 22 Feb 09
Land prices $949, *add $81, ^add 118. Single Supplement $209.
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