Tour Information

15-Day / 13-Night Special Beijing, Xian, Mt. Huangshan plus East China Cities Discovery Tour

Visiting:  Beijing, Xian, Nanjing, Mt Huangshan, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Shanghai Expo Exhibition Centre

Departing: TBA

Price: From $TBA per/person (twin share)*

Package price includes international airfare, domestic flights if applicable, most meals, accommodation and entries to locations on itinerary.

* Please note: Remember to carry an overnight bag for your essential items to stay one night on Mt. Huangshan Mountain at the BEI HAI HOTEL.
* Please note that all Domestic flight sectors in China do not allow passengers carry alcohol or wine onto the aircraft. Please put in your check-in luggage if you have bought when boarding a domestic airplane in China.

* Conditions:

Package price includes international airfare from Melbourne, domestic flights (if applicable), most meals, accommodation and entries to locations on itinerary. If you are from another state, please let us know.

Price does not include additional taxes, tippings, visas (if applicable). Please contact our Friendly staff for more information

Prices and itinerary are subject to change without notice due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, airline scheduling changes, fuel surcharges, accomodation tariffs, taxes and airfare increases.

Tour cost includes :

  • Melbourne / Beijing and Shanghai / Melbourne via Singapore economy 35-day Group return airfare with Singapore Airlines.
  • Hotel accommodation, 3 regular meals daily, sightseeing tours as specified in the itinerary with entry fees and transfers, services of local guide (s) and driver in each city.
  • Transportation between cities as specified in the itinerary.
  • Domestic flight sectors within China and all gourmet meals in all cities in China.
  • Special visit to “Shanghai Zhujiajiao Water Village with entry fee.
  • Buffet lunch on the Shanghai Pearl TV Tower and cruising on Huangpu River in Shanghai at night.

Tour cost does not include :

  • Passenger Movement Charge (Australia Departure Tax)
  • Baggage Screening Charge
  • Airline Fuel Surcharge and Insurance Surcharge imposed by Singapore Airlines.
  • All other International or Domestic Airport Departure Taxes if applicable.
  • Excess baggage, documentation and travel insurance cost.
  • Meals unless specified.
  • Laundry, telephone calls, taxis, International airport departure taxes in Bangkok, tipping and other items of a personal nature.
  • Optional Sightseeing.

Important Notes :

  • The above itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, bad weather, etc.
  • The detailed day-to-day sightseeing activities in each city mentioned above will only be known upon your arrival there.
  • ( B.L.D ) stands for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Each group departure must have a minimum of 10 adults travelling together.
  • Cost for group less than 10 passengers is available upon request.
  • Children under 12, cost is available on request.

Conditions:

Prices and itinerary are subject to change without notice due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, airline scheduling changes, fuel surcharges, accomodation tariffs, taxes and airfare increases.

Please enquire for further details, or download the booking form www.friendlytravel.com.au/Bookingform.doc

Tour Highlights

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Itinerary

DAY 1 MELBOURNE / BEIJING via SINGAPORE

Depart for Beijing via Singapore by Singapore Airlines flight SQ218 at 12:05 am. The flight should arrive into Singapore at around 6:00 am. Then connect-up with Singapore Airlines flight SQ802 departing at 8:45 am for Beijing. After ground formalities, you will be met and trasferred to your overnight accomodation.

Overnight accommodation: WAN FANG YUAN HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar.

 

DAY 2 BEIJING

A whole day in Beijing to visit the Forbidden City, Tianamen Square, Jinshan Park and Beihai Park, etc. In the evening enjoy some very fine Peking Duck at Beijing’s most famous restaurant – Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant.

Overnight accommodation: WAN FANG YUAN HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar ( B.L.D )

 


DAY 3 BEIJING

After breakfast, you will have more sightseeing in Beijing - visit the Great Wall of China, the Ming Tombs and the very famous Silk Market, etc. In the evening, enjoy a renowned Peking Acrobatic Performance at the theatre.

Overnight accommodation: WAN FANG YUAN HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar ( B.L.D )

 

DAY 4 BEIJING

Today the group will make a visit to the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and the Lama Temple and more. In the evening, enjoy a bit of shopping at the famous Wanfujing Shopping Complex.

Overnight accommodation: WAN FANG YUAN HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar. ( B.L.D )

 

DAY 5 BEIJING / XIAN

Soon after breakfast, you will be transferred to Beijing Airport for your flight to Xian (flight details to be advised). Upon arrival, you will be met and taken on your sightseeing tour which will include Bell Tower and the Big Goose Pagoda, etc. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dumpling banquet for dinner.

Overnight accommodation: KING DYNASTY HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar ( B.L.D )


DAY 6 XIAN

A whole day in Xian to visit the 2000+ year old Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, Huangqing Spring Pool, the Banpo Museum and the Old City Wall and more!

Overnight accommodation: KING DYNASTY HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar ( B.L.D )

 

DAY 7 XIAN / NANJING

Soon after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Nanjing (flight details to be advised). Upon arrival at the airport, the group will be greeted and then head off to visit the business district of Temple of Confucius, etc. Enjoy local cuisines for dinner.

Overnight accommodation: NANJING MANDARIN GARDEN HOTEL (Rating: ) or similar ( B.L.D )

 

DAY 8 NANJING / Mt. HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN

Today will include more sightseeing tours in Nanjing including the Yangtse River Bridge, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s Mausoleum and Zhonghua Gate. We then depart for Mount Huangshan by coach whilst visiting the 800-year-old Tunxi Ancient Street and other scenic spots in the area. Enjoy local cuisines for dinner.

Overnight accommodation: TIANDU INTERNATIONAL HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar. ( B.L.D )

 


DAY 9 Mt. HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN

Soon after breakfast, catch the “Cable Car” up Huangshan Mountain! Upon arrival, you will have more sightseeing tours to fully explore the magnificent scenery of one of the UNESCO’s World Natural and Cultural Heritage’s Sites – Huangshan Mountain. Enjoy local cuisines for dinner.

Overnight accommodation: BEI HAI HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar ( B.L.D )

 

DAY 10 Mt. HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN / HANGZHOU

After breakfast, continue to enjoy the beautiful sunrise scenery on the mountain before heading down by cable car. Depart for Hangzhou by bus sometime in the afternoon and upon arrival, visits to the Dragon Well Tea Plantation and other tourist spots in the area.

Overnight accommodation: SSAW PLAZA HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar ( B.L.D )

 


DAY 11 HANGZHOU

A whole day in Hangzhou to visit the Ling Yin Temple, Fei Lai Peak and Memorial to General Yue Fei, etc. Afterwards, enjoy cruising on the beautiful tranquil West Lake.

Overnight accommodation: SSAW PLAZA HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar (B.L.D)

 

DAY 12 HANGZHOU / SHANGHAI

After more sightseeing in Hangzhou this morning, depart for Shanghai by coach after lunch. Upon arrival, proceed to visit some of the very famous scenery spots such as: The Bund, Yu Yuan Garden, Cheng Huang Temple and the business district – Nanjing Road, etc. You will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on the “Pearl TV Tower” whilst soaking in Shanghai's scenery. After dinner, enjoy cruising on the Huangpu River.

Overnight accommodation: MANDARIN HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar. ( B.L.D )

 

DAY 13 SHANGHAI

Soon after breakfast, proceed to visit the Zhujiajiao Water Village - an ancient canal town, famous for its unique old bridges crossing bubbling streams and rivers shaded by willow trees; enjoy a world that full of antiquity and tranquility. In the afternoon, return to Shanghai and continue to visit the local market for some last minute shopping in Shanghai!!

Overnight accommodation: MANDARIN HOTEL ( Rating: ) or similar. (B.L.D)

 

DAY 14 SHANGHAI / MELBOURNE via SINGAPORE

Today enjoy some more sightseeing tours in Shanghai including visits to the Jade Buddha Temple. After lunch, the group will head off to the airport for the Shanghai / Melbourne flight via Singapore with Singapore Airlines flight SQ833 departing at 4:35 pm . The flight will arrive into Singapore at about 9:55 pm to connect up with Singapore Airlines flight SQ237 departing at 12:25 am for Melbourne. ( B.L )

 

DAY 15 ARRIVE MELBOURNE

Your overnight flight will arrive Melbourne at about 8:55 am today, thus to conclude the whole journey!

 

 

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