15 Days Best China Tour with Panda Volunteering
( Sydney-Shanghai-Guilin-Beijing-Sydney )
Price From US$ 2640
Immersion, Exploration, Inspiration
From ancient capitals to picturesque countryside, this 15-day tour starts from Shanghai, offering a glimpse of China's historical wonders, cultural treasures, and natural splendors.
Education
- Visit Shanghai Volkswagen, an advance automotive joint venture, to discovery why China is called Factory of the world;
- Go to Shanghai Museum to learn how Shanghai transformed into a cosmopolitan city from a small fishing village;
- Visit Beijing local family and try your hands on making dumplings;
- Learn Chinese calligraphy, the ancient writing art of China.
Fun
- Ride the world's fastest Maglev Train that runs 385 km an hour;
- Watch the fabulous Shanghai Acrobatic Show;
- Take a traditional sampan to tour the beautiful Shennong Stream;
- Volunteer at Panda Center & enjoy intimate contacts with pandas;
- Cycle atop the Ancient City Walls of Xian.
- Tour Code: AU-STU-03
- Departure Date： You may decide which day to start your journey
- Price: AUD 2,640 (Return International flights included)
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- Tour route:
Sydney → Shanghai → Yangtze Cruise → Chengdu → Xian → Beijing → Sydney
| Itinerary | Destinations | Meals | Attractions & Activities | Accomondation |
| Day 1 | Sydney, Shanghai | \ | Arrival in Shanghai | Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai (4 star) |
| Day 2 | Shanghai | B,L,D | Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Yuyuan Market Shanghai Ocean Aquarium Acrobatics Show |
Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai (4 star) |
| Day 3 | Shanghai | B,L,D | Shanghai Volkswagen Zhujiajiao Village
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Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai (4 star) |
| Day 4 | Shanghai, Yichang | B,L | The Bund Nanjing Road Jinmao Tower Maglev Train Fly to Yichang and board Yangtze Cruise ship |
Bravo Hotel, Guilin |
| Day 5 | Yangtze Cruise | B,L,D |
Three Gorges Dam |
On the ship |
| Day 6 | Yangtze Cruise | B,L,D | Shennong Stream |
On the ship |
| Day 7 | Yangtze Cruise | B,L | Fengdu Ghost City |
On the ship |
| Day 8 | Yangtze Cruise, Chengdu | B,L,D | Disembark the ship & take a bullet train to Chengdu Wenshu Temple Jinli Old Street Sichuan Cuisine |
Tianfu Sunshine Hotel |
| Day 9 | Chengdu | B,L,D |
Bifengxia Panda Base |
Tianfu Sunshine Hotel |
| Day 10 | Chengdu, Xian | B,L |
Voulenteer at Bifengxia Base Fly to Xian |
Bifengxia Hongzhu Hotel |
| Day 11 | Xian | B,L |
Terracotta Warriors Learn Chinese Calligraphy Cycling atop Xian City Walls |
Grand New World Hotel |
| Day 12 | Xian, Beijing | B,L |
Hanyang Mausoleum Big Wild Goose Temple Fly to Beijing |
Sun World Hotel |
| Day 13 | Beijing | B,L |
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Hutong Walking tour Dumpling Making Temple of Heaven |
Sun World Hotel |
| Day 14 | Beijing | B,L |
Mutianyu Great Wall Sacred Road Peking Duck Dinner |
Sun World Hotel |
| Day 15 | Beijing, Sydney | B,L |
Summer Palace Fly back to Sydney
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Sweet home |
Breakfast - You will have your nutritious breakfast in the hotel you stay. The hotel provides both Chinese and Western buffet to meet every diner’s taste. The menu include: Bacon and Sausage, Sandwich and Scrambled Egg, Hot Milk, Noodles and Congees etc.
Lunch - Prearranged in local restaurants with Chinese set menu for tour convenience.
Dinner - Get suggestions from our local tour guide who will be glad to help you find the restaurants that offer the good food and value within your budget.
- Language and interpersonal skills of the guide in relation to ages of students in tour group;
- Knowledge of the guides in relation to the visiting sites in the tour plan;
- Physical fitness of the guide relating to activity level of the tour;
- Experience of the guide in relation to the service demand of the tour.
- All contracted vehicles are well-maintained with cushioned seat, air-conditioning and seatbelt;
- All drivers are licensed and assessed on a regular basis to ensure the best-in-class service that is demanded by Tang Dynasty Travel;
- Tourists will never feel packed into a car. There is plenty personal space to stretch arms and legs;
- All vehicles must be cleaned up after each tour day, and cleanness is also maintained during tour breaks.
Notes:
- This tour is available from August 1st to September 31st, 2011.
- The quotation is based on a group of 10 persons or above accomodated in 4 star hotels.
- Reference exchange rate of AUD$1=RMB 6.50.
- The quote we provide in AUD is subject to slight change due to the fluctuation of the exchange rate, though our quote in RMB is remained as the same.
- For the same routing, different airlines have different taxes. In case of any discrepancy, the price quoted by your travel consultant should prevail. Please confirm all details at the time of booking.
Special Offers:
- Professional nurse and tour coordinator
- Specially designed tour souvenirs (T-shirt, baseball hat…etc) with school logo
- Video Record Service throughout the whole trip with school banner
- Donations (stationery, desks & chairs) under the school name to local village school
Tour includes:
- Air tickets (domestic flights & round trip international flights between Sydney and China)
- Round-trip transfers between airports, hotels, and scenic spots in each mainland city by
air-conditioned vehicles with experienced licensed drivers - English speaking tour guides
- Accommodation with daily meals
- Entrance fees to all scenic sports listed in the itinerary
- Risk Assessment Form and tourist inssurance
- All service charge and government tax
- All activities mentioned
Tour excludes:
- Personal expenses
- Tips for tour guides and drivers
- Others not mentioned in the program
