03 Aug 2008 – 25 Aug 2008

Itinerary

Sun. 03 August, 2008.

Day 01 Australia/Beijing
Today we fly to China's capital – Beijing. Upon arrival, you will be met and greeted by your local guide and transferred to your hotel.

Mon. 04 August, 2008.

Day 02 Beijing.
This morning 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. In the afternoon enjoy a pedi-cab tour of Hutong , the ‘old city' neighbourhoods of narrow alleyways and courtyard gardens, visit to a local kindergarten. A welcome banquet will be held at imperial restaurant , Fangshan Restaurant in Beihai Park. (B/L/D)

Tue. 05 August, 2008.

Day 03 Beijing.
Morning visit 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', and take a boat ride on its Lake Kunming. After lunch, 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, trees and sculptures. After dinner, enjoy an unforgettable night with the amazing Beijing Acrobatic show. (B/L/D)

Wed. 06 August, 2008.

Day 04 Beijing.
Morning visit 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. After lunch stroll along the Sacred Way to the Ming Tombs and visit to Ding Ling underground palace, one of the final resting-places for the 13th Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. A traditional Beijing Duck banquet for Farewell dinner in the evening. ((B/L/D)

Thur. 07 August, 2008.

Day 05 Beijing.
After breakfast. Rest of day at own leisure.. (B)

Fri. 08 August, 2008.

Day 06 Beijing (B) Beijing Games Opening Ceremony.*

Sat. 09 August, 2008.

Day 07 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Sun. 10 August, 2008.

Day 08 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Sun. 11 August, 2008.

Day 09 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Mon. 12 August, 2008.

Day 10 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Tue. 13 August, 2008.

Day 11 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Thur. 14 August, 2008.

Day 12 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Fri. 15 August, 2008.

Day 13 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Sat. 16 August, 2008.

Day 14 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Sun. 17 August, 2008.

Day 15 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Mon. 18 August, 2008.

Day 16 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Tue. 19 August, 2008.

Day 17 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Wed. 20 August, 2008.

Day 18 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Thur. 21 August, 2008.

Day 19 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Fri. 22 August, 2008.

Day 20 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Sat. 23 August, 2008.

Day 21 Beijing (B) Beijing Games.*

Sun. 24 August, 2008.

Day 22 Beijing (B) Beijing Games Closing Ceremony.*

Mon. 25 August, 2008.

Day 23 Beijing/Sydney.
After breakfast, morning at own leisure until afternoon transfer from hotel to Beijing International Airport for your flight on Air China back to Sydney/Australia. (B)

Tue. 26 August, 2008.

Day 24 Sydney.
Arrive Sydney International Airport in the morning.

END OF TOUR

Prices

Package Price per person on twin sharing accommodation:

3 Star Hotel (Beijing Qianmen Hotel or similar): A$9,230/per adult Single room supplement: 6,920 Child: A$7,850 Room Extension (3 Star with breakfast) A$630/per room night
4 Star Hotel (Grand View Garden Beijing Hotel or similar): AU$11,740/per adult Single room supplement: 9,430 Child: A$9,980 Room Extension (4 Star with breakfast) A$860/per room night
5 Star Hotel (Prime Hotel Beijing or similar) A$15,040/per adult Single room supplement: A$12,730 Child: A$12,780 Room Extension (5 Star with breakfast) A$1,160/per room night

Package Inclusion & Exclusion

Package service includes:

*22 nights accommodations on the twin-sharing bed room with daily western breakfast; *Transfer Between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in city by the private air conditioned vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide as listed in the itinerary
*Return economy airfares between Sydney/Melbourne and Beijing by Air China; *The sightseeing with entrance to the scenic spots and meals as indicated in the itinerary; *China visa fee for the Australian passport holders.

Package service excludes:

*Event tickets
*Airport tax charges (About A$270 at 30April 2007 and subject to changes)

Please Note: Games Event Tickets are not included in the package price.