Day 1 Australia - Beijing
Board Cathay Pacific Airways flight to Beijing. Upon arrival you will be met & transferred to Beijing New Yunnan Crowne Plaza Hotel for two nights.

Day 2 Beijing
Today enjoy the excursion to Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the seventh man-made wonders in the world. Take the cable car to the top of the wall and enjoy the panoramic views of the mountain ranges. (B/L/-)

Day 3 Train Beijing - Luoyang
This morning tour the Forbidden city, the imperial residence for the Qin and Ming Emperors. After a tasteful Peking Duck lunch, we ride the pedi-cab to explore the local historical Hutongs. Later board the Orient Express train departing Beijing. Stay overnight on the Orient Express. (B/L/D)

Day 4 Luoyang - Xian
Upon early arrival at Luoyang: the City of Peony, we start to tour Luoyang Peony Garden. After tasting the vegetarian lunch, we explore the Shaolin Temple, the cradle of Chinese martial arts. Later tonight we board on the Orient Express for Xian. Stay overnight on the Orient Express. (B/L/D))

Day 5 Xian
After breakfast our train stops at Xian, China's most important ancient city. In the morning, climb the Ancient city Wall and have a stroll. This afternoon visit the iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Tonight enjoy the Tang Dynasty dinner and show. Stay at Shangri-La Hotel for the night. (B/L/D)

Day 6 Train Xian - Lanzhou
Today's highlight is the Terracotta Warriors, one of the greatest historical discoveries in the world. This afternoon stroll in the picturesque Hot Spring Park. Later tonight our train departs for Lanzhou. Stay overnight on the Orient Express. (B/L/D)

Day 7 Train Lanzhou - Jiayuguan
After breakfast our train arrives at Lanzhou City, where we will spend our day to explore the highlights such as Yellow River Bridge, tasting the handmade local noodles. After dinner we board the Orient Express for our next stop. Stay overnight on board the Orient Express. (B/L/D)

Day 8 Jiayuguan
Upon early Morning Arrival at Jiayuguan, we start at the western end of the Great Wall, visit the ancient Hanging Great Wall, Stay overnight at Jiayuguan Holiday Inn Hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 9 Jiayuguan - Dunhuang
After breakfast, relax yourself on board until we arrive Dunhung, an important historical city. This afternoon tour the Sand Dunes, experience the camel ride in the Gobi Desert. Browse through the bustling local night markets before we check in our hotel. Stay overnight at Dunhuang Hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 10 Train Dunhuang - Turpan
This morning we visit the World Cultural Heritage, Mogao Grottoes, one of the most significant cultural dis-coveries in the 20th century. Later this afternoon we board the Orient Express train departing for Turpan. Stay overnight on board the Orient Express. (B/L/D)

Day 11 Turpan
Upon early morning arrival at Turpan, we start to explore the ancient irrigation system, and the Flaming Mountains. Next visit the grape valley and taste the local fruit at a local family courtyard. Tonight enjoy the local traditional dance and song performance. (B/L/D)

Day 12 Turpan - Urumqi
After breakfast explore the ruins of JiaoHe Ancient City, appreciate the stunning view of the snow mountain ranges in the distance. Later we drive to Urumqi, followed by an interesting visit to the Provincial Museum, where display more than 1,000 historical artisans discovered on the Silk Road. Stay at Urumqi Hoitak Hotel for the next two nights. (B/L/D))

Day 13 Urumqi
Today enjoy the cruise on the Heavenly Lake and explore the breathtaking sceneries of the mountain ranges. (B/L/D)

Day 14 Fly Urumqi - Chongqing
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for flight to Chongqing. Board Victoria Cruise and start you 3 day Yangtze Cruise. (B/-/-)

Day 15,16 Yangtze Cruise
Discover the Ghost City, Fengdu; cruise through the fabled Three Gorges, Qutang, Wu and Xiling Gorge. Explore the astounding Shenlong Stream to appreciate the surrounding natural beauty. (B/L/D)

Day 17 Fly Yichang - Shanghai
This morning join the shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam site. After lunch disembark and transfer to the airport for flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival met and transfer to Shanghai Broadway Mansion Hotel for the next two nights. (B/L)

Day 18 Shanghai
Full day highlights include a relaxing stroll on the Bund, touring the classic Yu Garden and a delightful cruise on the Huangpu River. Tonight enjoy the astonishing Shanghai Acrobatic show. (B/L/D)

Day 19 Fly Shanghai – Australia
After breakfast you will be free at leisure to relax until transfer to the airport. (B/-/-)

Day 20 Arrive Australia