Shangri-la, Panda, HK & Yangtze Cruise with
Denise
16-31st May 2012
A FEW VACANCIES AVAILABLE – don’t miss out on
this wonderful trip into
16th May Day 1 Arrive
Upon arrival you will be met & transferred to your hotel
for 2 nights. Salvo Hotel – in the
heart of Nanjing Rd and The Bund.
17th May Day
2 Shanghai Shanghai,
originally a sleepy fishing town, is now China’s most cosmopolitan &
populous city. Start your tour in the old Chinatown followed by a visit to the classical
Yu Garden, with 30 pavilions linked by a maze of corridors and bridges; later
visit the Shanghai Museum &
Xintiandi, an area of restored Sikumen Houses; then the amazing Shanghai
Acrobatic Show (B/L/D)
18th
- Day 3 Fly Shanghai – Yichang
Free at leisure in the morning then transfer to airport for flight to Yichang – en route have a stop at the French Concession area. Upon arrival transfer to Victoria Cruise ship for 4 nights. (B)
5-star Victoria Cruise, superior cabin with private balcony
on Executive Deck
19-20-21st - Day 4/5/6 Yangtze Cruise
Cruise along the Yangtze River, ranked as the third longest
river in the world; view the spectacular beauty of the Three Gorges; explore
the local ethnic villages; discover the mystery of Shennong Stream and Lesser
Three Gorge; visit the Three Gorges Dam; enjoy the Executive entertainment on
board (B/L/D)
Come
with Denise on the tour of a lifetime
22nd
May Day 7 Chongqing –
Finish cruise this morning in Chongqing. Transfer to station
& take bullet train to Chengdu, the city of the Panda, which is today’s
highlight. Visit the Panda Breeding and Research Centre & view these
amazing creatures. (B/L)
Chengdu Sofitel Hotel
23rd
May - Day 8 Fly Chengdu - Lijiang
Fly to Lijiang, the cultural centre of the Naxi ethnic
minority people, with its bustling local markets, cobbled streets and colourful
costumes. Visit the Ancient City upon arrival. Stay in Lijiang for 2 nights
(B/L) Crown Plaza Ancient City
24th
May Day 9 Lijiang
Yulong Snow Mountain is the southern most marine glacier;
its summit is more then 5000 meters above sea level. Take the cable car and
enjoy the stunning views of the snowy mountain ranges. Also visit the minority
village Baisha and enjoy the outdoor cultural show “Lijiang Impression”.
(B/L/D)
25th
May - Day 10 - Lijiang – Shangri-la
Today drive to Shangri-la. En route visit Tiger
Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest Gorges in the world where the water strikes
its banks at terrifying speed. Also view the famous Three Parallel Rivers. Stay
in Shangri-la for two nights (B/L)
Shangri-la Paradise
Hotel
26th
May Day 11 Shangri-la
Shangri-la, formerly known as Zhongdian, is a Tibetan-style
town located in the high mountains. Today you will visit the 300-year-old
Tibetan Songzhanlin Monastery, the Bita Lake and also a local Tibetan family.
(B/L)
27th-
Day 12 Fly Shangri-la –
Free time in the morning. Transfer to airport for your
flight to Kunming for 2 nights. Visit the scenic Western Hill and the splendid
Flower Market (B)
Grand Park Hotel
28th
May Day 13
Kunming
Full day excursion to the Stone Forest, regarded as one of
the world’s natural wonders. It is a site of bizarre rock formations standing
pillar-like in an area of 80 hectares, eroded over the millennia by wind &
water. Farewell dinner. (B/L/D)
29th
May Day 14 Fly Kunming - HK
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport
for flights to HK. Arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights (B) YMCA The
Salisbury
30th
May Day
15 HK
Free time during the day; enjoy Harbour
Lights & Lei Yue Mun Seafood Dinner Cruise tonight (B)
31st
May Day 14 Depart HK
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport
for flights home (B)
Based on minimum 16
passengers travelling together.
$4,899 per person
twin share
fully inclusive*
Single supplement is
an extra $1,360 including hotels &
Yangtze Cruise.
Price includes:
- International airfares with
Cathay Pacific Airways, taxes/charges
- Domestic airfare, taxes/charges
- Yangtze cruise on 5-star
Victoria Cruise, Superior cabin with
private balcony on Executive deck
- Twin share accommodation, all 5- star properties
except in HK
- Meals/Shows as specified
(B=Breakfast L=Chinese Lunch D=Chinese dinner)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking
local guides
- All transfers & sightseeing
as specified with entrances fees
- Group China visa fee
·
Tipping. Please note tipping
is now common practice in China
* Price does not include:
Airline taxes/charges
increase
Foreign exchange rate fluctuation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Terms and conditions:
- Group
visa available for people on the same international flights both ways.
- A
deposit of $350 per person is required at time of booking. Final balance
is due 60 days prior to the departure
- Itinerary
may be subject to change due to operational circumstances.
- All
other terms and conditions refer to Travman China 2012/13 brochure www.travman.com.au
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