Day 1 Fri Fly Australia - Beijing
Fly with Cathay Pacific Airways to Beijing. Welcome to Beijing, China's political and cultural centre. Upon your arrival you will be met & transferred to the International Hotel for the next four nights.

Day 2 Sat Beijing
Today experience the highlight of your trip as you climb the renowned Great Wall, one of the seven world wonders. This afternoon you will explore another historical site, the Ming Imperial Tombs. (B/L/-)

Day 3 Sun Beijing
Start the day at Tiananmen Square, and then we walk through the Gate of the Heavenly Peace to the magnificent Forbidden City, once the imperial residence for the Ming & Qin Emperors. After lunch a picture stop will be made at the Panda Zoo before you visit the Summer Palace, with the largest imperial garden in the world. Tonight taste the mouth-watering Peking duck. (B/L/D)

Day 4 Mon Beijing
This morning visit the unique 15th Century Temple of Heaven. This afternoon explore Beijing’s historic Hutong (narrow lanes) by old fashioned pedi-cab with a visit to the traditional courtyard style houses. (B/L-)

Day 5 Tue Fly Beijing – Xian
Fly to Xian, a historic ancient capital. After arrival, walk on the ancient City Wall followed by a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda built in 652 AD. Stay at the Grand Noble Hotel for two nights. (B/L/-)

Day 6 Wed Xian
Marvel at the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors & Horses, buried with the Chinese first emperor for more than 2,000 years. Browse through the Shanxi Provincial Museum. Tonight enjoy the traditional Tang Dynasty dinner & show. (B/L/D)

Day 7 Thu Train Xian – Luoyang
Board a morning express train to Luoyang, used to be the ancient capital for 13 dynasties. Tour the World Heritage Longmen Grottoes with more than 100,000 Buddhist Statues. Stay overnight at Yaxiangjinling Hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 8 Fri Fly Zhengzhou - Shanghai
Enjoy an amazing day as we explore the legendary Shaolin Temple and the amazing Pagoda Forest, followed by the thrilling Kungfu show. Later we drive to Zhengzhou to catch the flight to Shanghai where you spend three nights at the Broadway Mansion Hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 9 Sat Shanghai
We start at Shanghai’s bustling Bund followed by a stroll along the busy old China town. Explore Yu Garden, a classical Chinese garden. After a short cruise on the Huangpu River enjoy the city’s panoramic views at the Jinmao Tower. Tonight watch the astonishing acrobatic show. (B/L/D)

Day 10 Sun Day trip to Suzhou
Ride the bullet train to Suzhou, renowned as the Oriental Venice. Discover the classic Garden of Humble Administrator and the Lingering Garden before hiking the Tiger Hill. (B/L/-)

Day 11 Mon Fly Shanghai – Australia
Free at leisure until being transferred to the airport for flight home. (B/-/-)

Day 12 Tue Arrive Australia