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20 Days CM China Wonders Tour Itinerary
Day 01 Australia/Beijing
Depart from Australia to Beijing . Upon arrival Beijing , You will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your Grand Hyatt or similar 5 star hotels.
Day 02 Beijing
Tour starts around 11am , starting with Beihai Park , which is one of the most popular parks in the city of Beijing . Enjoying the Imperial cuisine at Fangshan Restaurant at Beihai Park . Afternoon, You will visit the Tian’anmen Square, the biggest public square in the world and Forbidden City, the vast complex of palaces, which was home to successive Emperors for more than 500 years. Included is admission to the living quarters, museum and jewelry sections. For dinner enjoy a traditional Beijing Duck banquet. (B/L/D) 
Day 03 Beijing
Morning tour to the Great Wall, stretching almost 4,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the sands of Central Asia and befittingly crowned one of the ten wonders of the world. Continue to the Summer Palace, the largest and the best preserved of all imperial palace gardens, which boasts such delights as the famous Marble Boat and the ornately painted ‘Long Corridor’, then on to Beijing Zoo to see the lovely pandas.. After Imperial cuisinedinner, acrobatic show. Relaxation massage. (B/L/D)
Day 04 Beijing
In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven , the 500 year old Temple houses altars on which sacrifices and offerings were laid to the gods in a glorious setting of gardens, tress and sculptures. In the afternoon, enjoy a pedi -cab tour of Hutong , the ‘old city’ neighbourhoods of narrow alleyways and courtyard gardens, visit to Prince Gong’s Palace and the Drum Tower. Later board a traditional Chinese sculled cruise on Houhai Lake ; you will enjoy the beautiful scenery while listening to Chinese music played by the local musician on board. Dinner at your own arrangement. (B/L)
Day 05 Beijing/Xian
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport for a flight to Xian. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Shangri-la or similar 5 star hotels. After dinner, you will enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty show. (B/DS)
Day 06 Xian
Morning tour to the greatest archaeological discovery of the century, more than 2,000 year-old Terracotta Warriors interred with the Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Afternoon take tours to Huaqing Hot Spring Park, where the emperor had his bath with his concubines or to Banpo Museum , where built on Banpo Neolithic remains village which dates back to 6,000 years ago. (B/L) 
Day 07 Xian/ Chengdu
Visit to The Shanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Old City Wall, which was constructed 600 years ago. Later transfer to the airport and fly to Chengdu . (B)
Day 08 Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou
Transfer to airport for your flight to Jiuzhaigou , “valley of nine villages", which takes its name from the nine Tibetan villages scattered in the valley. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 09 Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou , a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site, is often called a fairyland by the Chinese because of its pristine, otherworldly beauty. Spend the entire day exploring the scenic forests, luminous pools, lakes and waterfalls of the park. (B/L/D)
Day 10 Jiuzhaigou/Huanglong/Maoxian
Drive 2-1/2 hours to Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Scenic Area with its multi-colored limestone ponds and waterfalls, also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Huanglong for half a day then continue to Maoxian and check into your hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 11 Maoxian/ Wolong
Drive to Wolong Nature Reserve, where scientists have established a successful breeding program for the Giant Panda. Walk the trails and observe the pandas in their natural habitat. The Reserve is also home to several Lesser Pandas (also known as Red Pandas). (B/L/D)
Day 12 Wolong/Chengdu
You’ll have some time to continue your exploration of Wolong Nature Reserve before departing to Dujiangyan , site of one of the engineering wonders of the world, an ancient irrigation system still in use today. Return to Chengdu in the afternoon and check in your hotel. In the afternoon sight seeing in Chengdu and this evening enjoy a dinner of Sichuan Snacks, and a performance of traditional Sichuan style opera. (B/L/D)
Day 13 Chengdu/Chongqing
Visit to Birds & Flowers Market, Transfer to Chongqing by car, upon arrival, check in at hotel in Chongqing , visit to Ciqikou . (B/L/D)
Day 14 Chongqing/Dazu/Chongqing
Day excursion to Dazu to view some of the most fascinating rock carvings in the world. Dazu , a small county, located in the southeast of Sichuan Province , is 163 kilometers away from Chongqing . When getting back to Chongqing , then pre-board your cruiser for Yangtze River cruise tour after dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 15 Yangtze River Cruise
Start your spectacular cruise along the mighty Yangtze River . Relax on deck or in the lounge, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the magnificent Three Gorges. Sailing downstream, view the Qutang , Wu and Xiling Gorges, and enjoy a side trip up Shennong Stream. Shore excursions include Fengdu , the " Ghost City “. (B/L/D)
Day 16 Yangtze River Cruise
Enjoy your cruise along the river today. (B/L/D) 
Day 17 Yichang /Shanghai
Disembark at Yichang . After short city tour, transfer to airport for your flight to Shanghai . Check in Radisson New World or similar 5 star hotels. In the afternoon, visit the Shanghai Xintiandi , which is a new tourist attraction in downtown Shanghai, featuring the city’s unique " Shikumen " houses and a maze of narrow alleys, which have been converted into specialist F & B, retail, entertainment and cultural facilities .( B/D)
Day 18 Shanghai
Morning tour to the Bund, a popular promenade along the Huangpu River , where the old meets the modern in Shanghai , then to the Old Town with its winding alleyways, lined with shops, tea houses and restaurants, and to the elegant and tranquil Yu Garden. Evening at leisure. (B/L)
Day 19 Shanghai/ Suzhou /Shanghai
In the morning, drive to Suzhou . You will visit the Lingering Garden , Tiger Hill, and Silk Spinning Factory. If time permits, we will take a short cruise on the Grand Canal dug 1,000 year ago in Sui Dynasty. Late afternoon, continue our ride by coach to metropolitan Shanghai . Relaxation massage before or after dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 20 Shanghai/Australia
At leisure before transfer to the airport for your flight back to Australia . (B)
Our services include:
1. 5 star hotel accommodations or 4 where 5 star is not available
2. First class domestic flights in China
3. meals as indicated in the itinerary
4. 2 relaxation massage
5. all transfers and sightseeing tours with main entrance fees
6. yangtze river curise tour
