Experience the Ultimate Sichuan Adventure! Embark on a journey that unveils China's most spectacular destinations. Cruise through the awe-inspiring Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, marvel at the pristine wonderland of Jiuzhaigou Valley, and immerse yourself in the vibrant charm of Chengdu. Discover the power of nature, the serenity of ancient landscapes, and the liveliness of a modern city. From breathtaking landscapes to mouthwatering cuisine, this journey promises a perfect blend of adventure and culture, making it the trip of a lifetime!
Auckland – Departure
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Make your own way to Auckland International airport for over night flight to Beijing, China. (Meal onboard)
Beijing
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Arrive in Beijing airport in the morning , you will meet your local guide ,then have the breakfast.Tour the Tian’anmen Square, the biggest public square in the world.
You will also be able to have a photo stop at The National Centre for the Performing Arts, formerly known as the National Grand Theatre, and colloquially described as The Egg. Afterwards, visit to 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 jewellery sections. Later visit one of the royal gardens in the old days Beihai Park.
Return to hotel in early afternoon for rest.
Hotel Accommodation: Lijingwan International Hotel Beijing or similar 4 Star Hotel
Beijing
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Morning tour to the Great Wall at Juyongguan section, 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.
In the afternoon, enjoy a pedi-cab tour of Hutong – the ‘old city’ neighborhoods of narrow alleyways and courtyard gardens, experience local life on a family visit. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Peking Duck Banquet.
Hotel Accommodation: Lijingwan International Hotel Beijing or similar 4 Star Hotel
Beijing – Wuhan
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Morning transfer to the train station for high speed train to Wuhan (lunch could be purchased on the train).
Upon arrival, meet the local guide then visit the Hubei Provincial Museum(excluding chime performance,including earphone),the museum is the center for collecting, studying, preserving and displaying historical and cultural relics in Hubei. More than 700,000 ancient relics are stored up in it. There is a collection of 100,000 books on history, archaeology, art etc.
Enjoy your evening at own arrangement. Afterwords tour the Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street.It is the longest pedestrian street in China, a famous century old commercial street, and also the "Wuhan 20th Century Architecture Museum".
Hotel Accommodation: Howard Johnson Wuhan or similar 4 Star Hotel
Wuhan – Yichang
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Morning tour the Yellow Crane Tower, that is a landmark building in Wuhan, with a unique ethnic style throughout. In the afternoon, tour the Qingchuan Pavilion(closed on Monday), is located on the south side of the Han River, facing the Yellow Crane Tower across the river. It is also the only scenic spot and historical site in Wuhan that stands by the river ,looking at the Han River opposite, it slowly flows into the Yangtze River.
Take the coach to Yichang (about 4.5 hours), after dinner in Yichang,then to the Paoping pier,21:00 Set sail from Yichang
Hotel Accommodation: Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise
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Vessel Name:Victoria Katarina / Victoria Jenna / Victoria Anna
Sailing Date: WED – SAT
14:30-17:00
- Shore excursion: Three Gorges Dam Site
- Enjoy Captain’s Welcome Reception
Yangtze River Cruise
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07:00 Scenic cruising - Wu Gorge
08:30-11:00 Shore Excursion: Goddess Stream (or Shennong Stream)
14:45 Scenic cruising---Qutang Gorge
21:00 Cabaret show
Yangtze River Cruise
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10:00 - 12:30 Shore Excursion: Fengdu "Mt. ShuangGui"
19:00-20:15 Captain's Farewell Banquet
Chongqing – Chengdu
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08:30-09:00 Disembark in Chongqing, If time permits, take a city tour and then transferred to the railway station to take the fast train G8628 (1534/1652) to Chengdu, after dinner return back to hotel.
Hotel Accommodation: Tianfu International Hotel or similar 4 Star Hotel
Chengdu – Jiuzhaigou
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Morning flight to Jiuzhaigou, you will meet the local tour guide and start your travelling.Today you can visit the Huanglong National Scenic Reserve. The 'World Wonder' and 'Fairy Land on Earth' are names enjoyed by the Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, which is well known for its colourful Huanglong pool, lakes, snow clad mountains, valleys and virgin forest. It was included in the UNESCO world heritage list in 1992.
Hotel Accommodation: Jiuzhaigou Hotel or similar 4 Star Hotel
Jiuzhaigou – Chuanzhusi
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Today you will visit Jiuzhaigou National Park all day. Its name is due to the existence of nine stockaded villages of Tibetan origin, and it is always regarded as a holy mountain and watercourse by the Tibetan people.
Jiuzhaigou National Park is a great masterpiece of nature having dreamlike scenery, which combines blue lakes, waterfalls, verdant forests, snow-covered mountains, and the folk customs of the Tibetan and Qiang peoples.Then go to the Chuanzhusi by tour coach.
Hotel Accommodation: Yari Hotel or similar 4 Star Hotel
Chuanzhusi – Chengdu
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Morning you will take the early flight to Chengdu.Upon arrival you will meet your local tour guide and start the travelling.
Visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. It is honoured as the 'Treasure of Sichuan'. Dujiangyan is the oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world; and a wonder in the development of Chinese science.
The project consists of three important parts, namely Yuzui, Feishayan and Baopingkou scientifically designed to automatically control the water flow of the rivers from the mountains to the plains throughout the year.
Hotel Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express or similar 4 Star Hotel
Chengdu – Beijing
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Highlight today is the renowned Panda Breeding and Research Centre in Chengdu. The giant pandas are not only a Chinese national treasure but are also beloved by people the world over. Therefore, when visitors from home and abroad come to Chengdu, one of their main objectives will be to see the giant pandas for themselves.
Then you will visit one of the hottest tourist destinations in Chengdu - Broad and Narrow Alley. Being in the list of Chengdu Historical and Cultural Protection Project, it is composed of broad alley, narrow alley and across alleys, among which, there are a lot of traditional courtyards.
Afterwards you will visit the Jinsha Site Museum. It is a ruins museum built to protect, study, and showcase Jinsha culture and ancient Shu civilization. Take a tourist coach to Chengdu Airport fly to Beijing and transfer to Auckland by your own.
Beijing – Auckland
Flight arrive in Auckland in the afternoon.
| Twin Share | Single | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per person* AKL - AKL | $6,245 | +$1095 |
| Land only price | $2850 |
*Itinerary and costs subject to change. Airline, fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment
