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China beckons you with its neon lights, azure skies, remote villages, noisy and smoky markets, and much more. China is a marvel of places to be; it is a perfect blend of the old and the new.
China offers a wide range of historical attractions, natural marvels, off the track villages, amazing people along with urban delights that no traveller can refuse.
DAY 1: ARRIVING QINGDAO
Depending on your flight time, you will fly out from Australia on day one evening or day two morning to Qingdao, on arrival you’ll be met by one of your friendly tour guides and transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2: QINGDAO| MEALS: BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Today you will explore the Qingdao city. Your first stop is Zhanqiao Pier – a symbol of Qingdao. It was built in 1891 as a naval pier, and now is a famous landmark in the Qingdao Bay. Then followed by a trip to Signal Hill Park, where you can take a bird view of old town. Later you will have a walk through Eight Great Passes to admire the seashore scenery and unique western-style buildings. Visit Qingdao Shell Carving factory. End the day at Ying Kou Lu market, one of the most famous local markets in Qingdao. Here you can see how the locals do their daily shopping with a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and most important you can find very fresh beer. Along with fresh seafood, it has become a popular hangout for the locals, and a great place for tourist to have a taste of Qingdao. Along the streets, there are many different styles of restaurants. So you can choose one of them and have a meal like a local.
DAY 3: QINGDAO – BEIJING | MEALS: BREAKFAST & LUNCH
This morning you will visit the Tsingtao Brewery Museum, where you can watch the exhibition of the complete process of making the beer and taste the freshly brewed beer. Then enjoy a walk along the coastline to the 2008 Olympics Sailing Center. Later today you will travel to Beijing.
DAY 4: BEIJING | MEALS: BREAKFAST
Today is a leisure day to see Beijing at your own pace. Get to know the city by drinking in the stunning sights and treating yourself to some delicious local fare!
Alternatively, you can join our suggested optional excursions.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
DAY 5: GREAT WALL | MEALS: BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Today’s highlight is an excursion to the majestic *Great Wall *(Juyongguan Section), one of the Seven Wonders of the World-recognized by UNESCO, and get a chance to climb a portion of this 3,700-mile marvel. Visit one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia en route. Later in the day, it is your option to join our suggested excursions.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
DAY 6: BEIJING – SUZHOU | MEALS: BREAKFAST & LUNCH
This morning you will visit a Chinese Herbal Institute to learn about traditional Chinese medicine. You will then travel on the bullet train to Suzhou. When you arrive in Suzhou, our local representative will meet and greet you at the North Suzhou Railway Station. The local representative will transfer you to the hotel for rest.
DAY 7: SUZHOU – WUXI | MEALS: BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Suzhou, the city of paradise, is also known as the Oriental Venice for its exquisite canals, bridges, pagodas, and beautiful gardens. Suzhou is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After breakfast, you will visit the Lingering Garden, a classic private garden with 500 years of history, and continue your journey to the Suzhou Silk Factory, the largest silk manufacturer in the country and discover the mysterious processing silk. After lunch, you can enjoy the optional excursion and explore the famous Grand Canal further. In the late afternoon, we will continue our journey to Wuxi, and visit the Nanchang Street before transferring to the hotel.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
– GRAND CANAL CRUISE
After lunch, you can enjoy a cruise along the ancient canal from the city to the picturesque Grand Canal.
DAY 8: WUXI – HANGZHOU | MEALS: BREAKFAST
This morning, you will begin your day with a visit to the Brilliance of Lake Lihu, located at the Famous Lake Taihu, followed by a visit to a Fresh Water Pearl Farm. We will then continue our travel to Hangzhou, once was described by Marco Polo as “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world” This evening is at leisure. You will have the opportunity to appreciate the symbolic performance of Hangzhou as an optional activity.
DAY 9: HANGZHOU – SHANGHAI | MEALS: BREAKFAST & DINNER
Hangzhou, also known as the “Paradise on Earth”, has been immortalized by countless poets and artists. The West Lake Cultural Landscape has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This morning, you will visit the West Lake – it is known as the most beautiful lake in the country. During the visit, why not join the optional activity of boat riding on the West Lake, which is the most renowned feature of Hangzhou. After this, we will visit No. 1 Tea Plantation and taste the local well-known Dragon Well Tea. It is scientifically proved that green tea is excellent for maintaining the well-being, and today you will have the opportunity of learning the tea culture of China’s best green tea – Dragon Well Tea. After lunch, we will drive to Shanghai. This evening, you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of the dazzling and charming night view of Shanghai by joining the optional Huangpu River Cruise ride.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
– BOAT RIDE ON THE WEST LAKE
During your visit to the beautiful West Lake, you can fi nd out the most renowned feature of Hangzhou by joining the West Lake Boat Ride, which is noted for its scenic beauty blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites.
– HUANGPU RIVER NIGHT CRUISE
At night, you may enjoy the Huangpu River Night Cruise and get a glimpse of the dazzling and charming night view of Shanghai
– THE ROMANTIC SHOW OF SONGCHENG
This evening, you could join the symbolic performance of Hangzhou. It is being performed over 2,000 times and entertained over 60 million audiences. It is the theatre performance that has been performed for most times and has the largest audience number, along with the O Show in Las Vegas, and the Moulin Rouge in Paris, the three are regarded as the Top Three Famous Shows in the world.
DAY 10: SHANGHAI | MEALS: BREAKFAST & DINNER
After breakfast, we will travel to the Bund, a famous site in Shanghai that is lined by the colonial architecture of European design. This area is the best place to capture the Western influences of the old days, and now it is called the “Wall Street of the East”. The rest of the day is at free leisure. You are encouraged to join our suggested optional tours and activities that give you insights into Shanghai.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
DAY 11: TOUR ENDS – DEPART FOR HOME | MEALS: BREAKFAST
Your tour ends today with a transfer to the airport for your flight home or your onward journey.
DAY 12: ARRIVE HOME
Arrive Australia.