Day 1 – Australia to Beijing
Fly with Singapore Airlines to Beijing and transfer to your hotel. Stay three nights at the Jianguo Garden Hotel in a superior room.

Day 2 – Great Wall excursion
Travel north from the city to the Great Wall of China where you can walk on top of the wall and appreciate the scale of this remarkable structure as it snakes down valleys and along ridge lines as far as the eye can see. On the way back to Beijing stop at the Ming Tombs and stroll along the Sacred Way lined with animal statues. This evening be entertained by a Kongfu Show.  (B,L,D)

Day 3 – Beijing
Today you will visit the famous sights of Beijing including the majestic Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Olympic Green to see the “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube”. In the evening enjoy a Peking Duck Dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 4 – Depart Beijing
In the morning tour the Hutongs, Beijing’s ancient, narrow streets, by rickshaw. Stop at one of the courtyard homes for lunch. See the panda house at Beijing Zoo, then visit the Summer Palace, the summer retreat of the imperial court set in beautiful gardens with lakes and pavilions. Transfer to the rail station to board the train to Xian. Stay one night on the overnight train. (B,L)

Day 5 – Arrive Xian
Arrive Xian early this morning and transfer to your hotel for breakfast. Visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, one of the best museums in China, the Muslim Quarter, the Great Mosque, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built to house Buddhist scriptures. Stay two nights at the Grand New World Hotel in Xian. (B,L)

Day 6 – Xian
Today you will see another amazing sight; the Terracotta Warriors and Horses still standing in battle formation as placed 2000 years ago. Included is a full circle movie presentation providing the historical perspective for the main exhibition halls where excavation and restoration work is on going. Later walk along the top of 500 year old City Wall. This evening try a Dumpling Banquet and see the colourful Tang Dance Show. (B,L,D)

Day 7 – Xian to Suzhou
Transfer to the railway station for the high speed train to Suzhou, a city famous for its exquisite gardens and traditional canal living. Visit the old town and take boat ride on the small canals. Stay two nights at the Garden Hotel. (B)

Day 8 – Suzhou
Visit the classical Lingering Garden then learn about silk production and see highly skilled textile work at a silk factory. Visit Tongli, an ancient water town, in the afternoon. (B,L)

Day 9 – Suzhou to Shanghai
Travel back to Shanghai. Take a guided stroll along the Bund, enjoy a panoramic view over the city from the top of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and see the thriving waterfront on a Huangpo River cruise. Stay one night at the Grand Mercure Shanghai Central in Shanghai. (B,L)

Day 10 – Depart Shanghai
Time at leisure until transfer to the airport for the overnight flight home. (B)

Day 11 – Arrive Australia

SKU: IJDB-SGJ-14-2024 / 2025 / 2026

Exclusions:

• International air taxes and fuel surcharges of approximately $790 and subject to change –
  The actual amount at time of ticket issue will apply. 
• Visa fees
• Gratuities

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Tour prices and inclusions are based on a minimum of 2 passengers.