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China

2018 - 2019

Table of Contents

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Welcome & Introduction

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Introduction to Cruises

Welcome

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Introduction to Cruises

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Customer Feedback

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Introduction to Victoria Cruises

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A MW Tours Experience

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Introduction to Century Cruises

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Introduction to China

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Map of China

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Accommodation

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Small Group Touring

Independent Touring

Small Group Touring

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[11 Days] China Impression

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[14 Days] Splendour of China

Independent Touring

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Terms and Conditions

[14 Days] Southern China Explorer

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[15 Days] Natural Wonders of China

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Tour Booking Form

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[16 Days] Mighty Yangtze River &

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Hong Kong [17 Days] Ancient Silk Road

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[17 Days] Ancient Cities & Yangtze River 33 [18 Days] Majestic Yangtze

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[21 Days] Treasures of China

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[27 Days] China Grand Tour

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Welcome

Welcome To MW Tours 2018-19 Great Value Tours to China

Photograph: Elle Willmott (Left) NSW/ACT Business Development Executive

Trace Olsen (Right) General Manager Australia

Since joining the MW Tours team in 2015 I’ve been lucky enough to travel to The Philippines not once but twice, India also twice, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and most recently I even experienced East Africa! I feel blessed to be a part of the huge growth this company is experiencing. I’m also loving that our travel industry is supporting us by recommending our product and services to their clients. Our repeat business is becoming a large part of our success which makes me smile BIG. We always try to go that extra mile for our clients by giving them a very personal experience, from the moment you call and speak to one of our reservations staff, to the airport meet & greet, then the tour guide showing you the best of the destination you’ve chosen and of course the amazing hotels we use in each major city. Our product & sales team are trialling our tours regularly with a minimum of 3 trips per year….. which means you can always speak to someone who has just returned from one of these amazing destinations within our portfolio. We specialise in small group touring, however can also create a tailor-made experience without breaking the bank. We even offer bilingual tour guides in some of our destinations. I’m excited to announce a few new features in this year’s China brochure which we have improved upon due to our clients and travel agents testimonials and feedback from their personal experiences in 2016 & 2017 . First, we have added the hotel introduction page to showcase the 5-star properties we are using in all major cities and the best of the hotels on offer in the many regional towns and provinces. Our VIP porter service is included during train and cruise trips in China as well. And more departure dates on our popular packages such as the China Impression and The Mighty Yangtze & Hong Kong tours make it far easier for you to work your trip into your annual leave. All tours are available for private touring based on minimum 2 pax with the smallest of surcharges. From the iconic Great Wall to the Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors to the Three Gorges and the adorable Panda in Chengdu to Jiuzhgaigou, and not forgetting the Silk Road or even the Li River, there is so much to offer in China. Why not experience it like I have 3 times now….? And we hope you enjoy reading the brochure! Life is short, so why not experience as many cultures, countries and cuisines as you can while traveling to Asia & Beyond with MW Tours!

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Customer Feedback Southern China Tour & Nature Wonder of China Tour Tailor Made Aug 13 2015

Vietnam and China Tour [12 days] Apr 2014

Dear MW Tours

Dear MW Tours,

We have just returned from our 30 days trip to China. We did the Southern China Explorer tour and the Natural wonders of China tour. We have had an absolutely wonderful holiday. Everything went like clockwork. We were looked after so well and the local guides were always reliable and very friendly. We were more than pleased with the quality of accommodation. We stayed in some wonderful hotels and were amazed at the spaciousness of every hotel. Sightseeing was amazing. The tour content was incredible. We have seen so many beautiful places and every local guide had so much knowledge and very good English. John did suffer with altitude sickness in Shangarila, but the hotel was excellent with the all night oxygen bar. He was Ok in Jiuzhaigou so must have acclimatised by then. We both stayed remarkably healthy during the whole trip. No upset tummies and no clods etc. We had plenty of exercise and I must say that you would have to be reasonably fit to do all the walking and climbing of steps. We made it and were so glad we didn’t miss out on a single thing. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend MW Tours to anyone. China is an amazing country and we wish everyone would go and see it for themselves. Your tour content was perfect, hotels fantastic and local guides adorable.

Just a short note of appreciation to you and MW Tours. Wendy and myself had a fantastic time on your Vietnam/China tour, Everything was well organised and very comfortable.

Welcome

As a customer service oriented company, we welcome your valuable feedback (about your tour experiences) whether it’s positive or negative. We hope and believe that you will return to travel with us again. We strive to make every customer a happy customer, let’s see what our customers have had to say:

Thank you Kim Griffiths & Wendy Russell

Thanks to you all for organising such a wonderful holiday. Kind regards, Annie & John Clark

Taiwan & Hong Kong Tailor Made Feb 2016

Ancient Cities & Yangtze River Discovery [15 Days] Aug 2012

China Value Tour Mar 2011

Hello Navy,

Hi Navy,

Dear All,

I’m just writing to say thank you for organising our recent Hong Kong/Taiwan holiday. Everything went according to plan and we were able to see and do all the ‘things’ on our list. The weather hampered, but didn’t prevent, some of our sightseeing and the guides and drivers we had were very helpful and really tried to make our trip memorable. Please pass on our thanks to Peter and Walter.

We have just returned from our Ancient Cities of China Tour and must say the trip exceeded our expectations on just about all aspects. Food was great, hotels were very good, the co-ordination was faultless and our local guides and drivers bar one were of the highest quality. Our guides in fact, with their knowledge and dedication made our holiday that much more special so we were able to enjoy the fascinating places we visited to the full. We would certainly use MWT again and highly recommend it to our friends. I will stress we had a wonderful trip and felt we had excellent value for money.

We would like to thank Eurasia travel & MW Tours giving us good advices and great time about China tour. We also want to thank all of the tour guides and drivers in China. They are very friendly and helpful. We hope to see all of them again if we come back to China.

Thank you, Dianne Cripps

Peter Nguyen

Regards Andrew Yuen

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A MW Tours Experience Why Travel With Us?

At MW Tours, we know your destinations very well. Our multi-cultural staff members are from those regions and are striving to provide the best quality services to ensure every customer has a fantastic and unforgettable trip. We offer many itineraries, packages and flexible departure dates to suit every customer’s requirements. No matter what your touring style, our quality & prices are always unbeatable and the best value for money! You might not be able to find your ideal trip from our wide range of packages. Or you may wish to maintain independence and flexibility to travel at your own pace. Simply speak to our friendly Reservations Team who can tailor make a trip just for you! MW Tours provides all of our clients with a 24 hour local emergency contact number in all our destinations. Our dedicated local manager will assist you with any matter promptly and give you peace of mind holiday! Furthermore, below are the unique features that make MW Tours stand out from other tour operators in Australia. Please take your time to read through as it contains very important information you need to know before planning an unforgettable trip with us! Please also read the terms and conditions carefully at the

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back of this brochure to help you understand the booking procedures and other necessary information!

Our Luxury Hotels

All our group tours are using high quality 4 – 5* luxury hotels. Star ratings identify the standard of quality for hotels. Countries throughout the world adopt various classification systems for hotels in accordance to their chain name and the type of hotel. Difference may exist between some hotels in Asia and those in Australia. An international 4* hotel is usually what we call deluxe hotel while an International 5* hotel is referred to Premium or Luxury hotel. Hotels used by MW Tours are inspected by our staff and our local partners so that our high set standards do not drop. In the case of remote areas, we will be using the local best hotels to accommodate our tours. In each of our brochures, you will find samples of the luxury hotels you will be staying in which give you a general idea of our standard.

Meals

Most tours include meals with breakfast, lunch and dinner as indicated in the itinerary. Breakfast is a combination of local and western food, usually served in a buffet style. Lunch and Dinner consist of famous traditional local cuisine, with a wide range of specialties to choose from. Our meal list is

designed to offer our client an opportunity to experience various types of local cuisine and flavours as well as the different ways the food is prepared and cooked in different countries. In some tours, we will also arrange some western meals to satisfy your tastebuds. Special meals are always available by request the time of booking. So Bon Appetit and enjoy the culinary pleasure that MW Tours provide!

Unbeatable Value For Money

At MW Tours, We have always worked hard on our motto of “Great Value Tours”. You may find our entire portfolio has exceptional value for money with more included than any other competitor in the market! Thanks to our reliable local partners in Asia who have great buying power in their destination and have been working with us for many years to create our solid working relationship. If you happen to find a cheaper price with the same quality of accommodation, similar itinerary and same duration, we are very confident in matching or even beating the price.

Group Sizes

The group size for each destination varies. In general, the average group size of each tour is 6 to 15 passengers with exceptions of some seasonal tours in Taiwan & Japan. However, we will ensure the coach has enough spare seats and legroom for the comfort of

Small Group Touring Benefits

One of the benefits of travelling in a small group with us is that you get personalised service. Your guide will be able to better suit each excursion according to your interests and expectations. Flexible time arrangements and more personalised commentary will be used to make sure you and other like-minded travelers have greater insight into the history and culture of each destination. A stress-Free journey is another reason why so many people book with us. In your expertlyplanned itinerary, your meals will be booked, evening entertainment tickets will be pre-arranged hotel room key will be ready for check-in. Your English Speaking Guide will look after you and guide you through all the local best sights without any language barriers. We know your time is precious, therefore there is no need to hunt around and plan your perfect itinerary. You can sit back and relax on our luxury air-conditioned coaches, while enjoying the scenery with expert commentary. You can also make new friends during your small group touring. You have more time and closer interaction with your fellow travelers than in bigger groups. Moreover, your budget is well controlled as you are entitled to group discounts when you book with us! You will know how much up fornt you are going to pay and have more spending money in your chosen destination!

Fully Inclusive Group Touring

You will not find any ‘Hidden extras’ or ‘Surprise’ after you book the tour with us. When we say fully inclusive, we mean it. Except for some semi- independent tours, all our air and land packages are inclusive of international & domestic economy class flights, any cruise and train tickets, luxury accommodations, delicious local meals, English speaking local guides, tipping for guide and driver, local taxes and surcharges, entrance fees, some evening entertainment, pre tour information booklet, travel wallet, airconditioned coach transfers throughout and even your daily mineral waters. All you need to prepare is your daily spending money for personal expenditures. Travel insurance and visas are generally not included but these can be added at an additional cost with discount. Please refer to “Inclusions” and “Exclusions” of each individual tour for more details.

Land Only Tour Packages

If you wish to make your own arrangement on the international airfare either by point redemption or staff ticket etc, you are more than welcome to choose our land only packages. It will be always a good idea to check with us about the flight, you are going to book so we can advise the best timing and routing. The arrival and departure transfers are not included in the land tour price and we can offer the service to you at additional cost. If there is domestic air travel involved in your itinerary, it is normally included in your tour price. However, if there are any internal flights between 2 or 3 countries like our popular combination tours, the internal flights are excluded in the cost of land package.

Independent Private Touring

Whether, you are a family with small children, group of friends wishing to travel on an exclusive tour or you are a member of local club or community wanting to create a special interest tour, we can tailor-make an unique journey to suit you specific requirements to any of our destinations! You can also choose any of our small group tour itineraries and depart anytime of the year and even add any stopover package as pre stay or post stay to make an exciting trip. The choice is yours. So why not enjoy great flexibility and independence without sacrifice your budget when you can! Simply contact one of our friendly consultant and let us know as much details as possible such as group size, hotel category, duration of the trip, budget, places of interest etc so we can design the proposed itinerary to you free of charge.

Before Your Tour Start

is more memorable with us at MW Tours.

Tour Grading

For your convenience and health concern, we have graded our tours as either “Easy Paced”, “Moderate Paced” or “Active Paced’ to help you choose the right one for you. We recommend passengers over 65 years old with existing medical condition, please check with your doctor before undertaking an active paced tour.

Easy Paced Our Easy Paced tours are generally suited for anyone. With shorter durations and a slower pace, you’ll be sure to maximise your enjoyment.

Moderate Paced Our Moderate Paced tours may include longer drives, longer periods on foot and some climbing of stairs.

Active Paced Our Active Paced tours require good fitness. They may involve hiking, trekking and longer periods of walking. While travel can include overnighting on

We will provide you with your final travel documents approximately 3 weeks before departure. Your documents will include your air ticket (If you booked a fully inclusive package), a detailed day by day tour itinerary with hotel names, telephone numbers and local emergency contact details, destination information booklet & maps, tour questionnaire, your packing list, complementary travel wallet and luggage tags!

Your Local Guides & National Guides Tour guide is the most important factor of your group travel. We are lucky enough to have knowledgeable, professional, responsible and delightful local guides to serve you in the destinations we handle and they will be with you in certain regions to make sure you enjoy your tour. They will be more than happy to share the in-depth knowledge inside out with you. Our professional English speaking National guide/tour escort will also accompany you throughout for group tours with larger numbers of passengers. They will be there to handle daily arrangements, coordinate with each local guide and make sure your holiday runs smoothly and your trip

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our clients! Our group tours are guaranteed departures based on minimum 2 passengers traveling together, so you can book with confidence and plan your holiday early, without worrying about your trip being cancelled due to an insufficient numbers, which other tour operators may do.

Transportation

Welcome

Various means of transportation have been planned in our itineraries with comfort and enjoyment in mind! By Road All coaches, vans, cars we are using are modern, air-conditioned vehicles at no more than 5 years old. We ensure 20% of empty seats on each coach we use so you won’t feel the coach is jam packed and you have enough space for the long drive. By Air MW Tours are preferred wholesale partners with many major carriers out of Australia such as Qantas, Cathay Pacific, and Emirates. We use different airlines for different routings to make sure your travel is more comfortable with less connection time. All Carriers we use are full service airlines with high safety records. Please refer to individual tours page for more details. Domestic air travel throughout Asia is with reliable, full service carriers. This avoids interruptions and delays on your tour. By Water Cruising is fun and is available on many of our tours to China, India and Indochina. We only use first class cruise lines such as American Victoria, Jahan Cruises, Pandow Cruises, and Century Cruises etc. to deliver 5 star service with excellent on board experiences and entertainment. By Rail High speed train or bullet trains are getting more popular nowadays. If possible, we would like you to experience this modern technology in comfort! In Japan, we provide VIP service on our train journeys. Some bullet trains are included in your itinerary but your luggage is required to be shipped to your next destination, due to limited space on the trains. It is recommended to pack an overnight bag on these occasions. When traveling on the train in China, your luggage will travel with you all the time, with porter services available at most stations. “Soft Seat” class is provided for all day travel with “Soft Sleeper” class provided for overnight journeys. Some scenic train rides may also be included in our Taiwan and Korea packages to create a unique experience for you. While in India, some itineraries also make use of the famous narrow gauge toy train which is the best way to experience remote hill stations. Security on board is generally not an issue, however we suggest you to look after your own bag during the train journey. 07

Guaranteed Departure

We understand it would be very disappointing if we cancel your well-planned trip. We understand it is essential that you can book our tours with confidence and peace of mind. Most of our tours are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 people traveling together. In case of minimum numbers being required to operate certain tours, In the event our tour requires a minimum number of passengers to depart and we don’t meet the minimum numbers required for the tour, you may be advised upon booking of the situation and will reconfirm the running of the tours with you as soon as possible!

Stopover Packages

We have created various stopover packages in each country. So you can add one of them as pre stay or post stay package to make your holiday longer or simply mix and match to create your own unique itinerary. Please contact our reservation team if you wish to make alternations and we will get back to you with personalised tour. We encourage you to take advantage of flight routing and make a stopover to break the trip before tour starts or after tour finishes. Either in Hong Kong or Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Canton. We are happy to assist with accommodation and transfers and city tours in each region.

Our Local Partners

With years of experience behind our reliable overseas partners, you can be assured our tours operate efficiently and smoothly in every aspect. Our strong relationships with our suppliers ensures that they will always look after you with a 100% guarantee. Our dedicated local 24 hour emergency hotline will also be provided with your final documents. You can contact our local team to solve any issues promptly.

Tipping

Tipping is a firm and expected element in the tourism industry today. We strive to establish trust with our guides, who rely on and expect tips from passengers. Many passengers are often uncertain of how much to tip. The total amount is depending on the length, group size and services used during the trip. To avoid the confusion, Tipping has now been included in most of our China, Vietnam, Japan & India, small group tours. They are paid, on your behalf, to our suppliers and passed onto your local guides and drivers in each city. Your final documents will specify the recommended tipping amount for your tour guide and driver if the tipping was not included. Any other tipping, such as tips for room attendants, rickshaw riders, hotel porters, boatman, river cruise guides are at your own

discretion based on the service received.

Solo Travelers

At MW Tours, we provide the lowest price on Single Supplements, than most of our competitors, when you are traveling solo. We understand that some guests don’t want to incur the expense of additional charges when traveling solo also. Therefore we offer a share service to accommodate you with a fellow guest, of the same gender on a twin bedding basis. However, we cannot confirm until 4 weeks prior to departure nor guarantee the roommates will be of a same age group. You will be required to pay single supplement at the time of booking and claim a refund once your roommate is confirmed.

Early booking & payment Discounts

This only applies if you book a fully inclusive tour (Air & Land package) and would like to pay in full 6 months before departure, you will be eligible to enjoy the following discount. For land-only portion value under $2,500, $50 per person discount will apply. For land-only portion value between $2,500 to $5,000, $100 per person discount will apply. For land-only portion value over $5,000, $150 per person discount will apply. This discount CAN be combined with other discounts where applicable.

Travel Together & Save

Travel with family and friends can be fun and rewarding. If a group of 6-9 guests travel together, a discount of 5% off the land-only portion per person applies to the holiday of your choice! If 10 or more people travel together, MW Tours offers very attractive group rates based on the number of people. So it pays to travel together with family and friends! Simply request your group quote with our friendly consultant.

Your Next Tour With MW Tours

We are confident that you will return to travel with us again once you have completed your tour. If you have traveled with us before, you are entitled a special 5% discount off the land-only portion (Exclude Air) of the next MW Tours of your choice! You will need to travel within two years of your last trip to qualify for the discount.

Important All discounts are per person and do not apply to extra night accommodation and transfers, airfare and taxes. A maximum 2 type of discounts can be combined!

China | Introduction

Introduction to China

China is a land of mystery and charm. China is forever linked to its ancient civilization, friendly people and many of the world’s most revered treasures, such as The Great Wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors in Xian and cosmopolitan Shanghai, stunning natural beauty in the Yunnan Province, mighty Yangtze River and along the trading route of the Silk Road.

Today, one can also find spectacular architecture and towering skylines in Shanghai and Beijing (site of the 2008 Summer Olympics), a wealth of luxury accommodation – and as always exquisite cuisine. Come and see why China is drawing millions of visitors from all over the world, and why every one of them returns home smiling.

Passports must be valid for six months beyond the length of stay. Visas are required for Australian travellers,Tibet Permits are issued by our operators in China as these are not available from Australia.

China is 2 hours behind Australian EST

Shanghai is the largest metropolis in China, located in the middle of the north-south coastline at the mouth of Yangtze River (Changjiang River), a well known worldwide international city.

The official national language is Mandarin, which has eight major dialect groups that are region specific. In addition, there are several ethnic minority languages in the western and southern-most provinces.

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Nanjing

Located in the vast plain on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, Nanjing was the capital of Republic of China before 1949. Now it is the capital of Jiangsu Province. The city has been the capital of ten dynasties in feudal China. Nanjing, Beijing, Xian and Luoyang are called four major ancient cities of China.

Beijing

People’s Republic of China was established in 1949. Beijing is the capital of Republic of China. China. It is also the political, economic and cultural centre of China. Beijing is one of the six major ancient cities in China, the wellknown historical and cultural city in the world.

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China | Introduction

Suzhou

Located on the shore of Taihu Lake in Southeast Jiangsu Province, is a renowned historical and cultural city with history of more than 2500 years. Suzhou has a reputation of “Paradise on Earth” and “Oriental Venice”, for its criss-cross rivers and many arched bridges.

Wuxi

Located in southern Jiangsu Province, Wuxi has Taihu Lake to the south Yangtze River to the north, Suzhou to the east and Changzhou to the west. The city of Wuxi has particularly favorable natural landscape and rich tourism resources.

Mt. Huangshan

Situated in the southern part of Anhui Province in eastern China, Mt. Huangshan is one of the top ten tourist attractions and destinations in China. Since it boasts of combining the characters of may famous mountains in China, there goes a saying: “Having seen the all-inclusive Mt. Huangshan, one does not wish to see any of the five major mountains.” Mt. Huangshan owns its unique scenic value to four major factors: queer pines, grotesque rocks, clouds sea, and hot spring. The marks of long history and rich culture of the mountain could be found here and there.

Yunnan Province

Located in the southwest of China, covering an area of 394,000 square meters and a population of 40 millions, Yunnan has fantastic natural sceneries. It is a grand botanical garden and natural zoo with a great variety of wild animals and plants. Yuannan is inhabited by 26 ethnic 09

groups, almost half of ethnic groups of China, such as Han, Yi, Bai, Hani, Zhuang, Dai, Miao, Hui, Naxi, Yao, Jinpo and others. Three countries are its close neighbours: Burma to its west, Laos and Vietnam to its southwest.

Kunming

The capital of Yunnan Province, Kunming is located in the middle part of the YunnanGuizhou Plateau. It is spring all the year round. With a pleasant climate, Kunming has fresh flowers in the four seasons. Hence the name of it” City of Spring” and the “Capital of Flowers”

Dali

Based in Dali City, located in northwest part of Yunnan Province, 400 km away from Kunming, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture covers an area of nearly thirty thousand sq km. Dali City is at the intersection of the Yunnan-Burma Highway and Yunnan-Tibet Highway.

Shangri-La

Over 50 years ago, James Hilton, a writer of Britain, wrote a novel “Lost Horizon,” describing an ideal paradise full of poetic flavor, dreams and pastoral songs with beautiful languages. This land of Peach Blossoms, like a huge riddle, has made people think a lot in the past half a century. Recently discovered to be the original “Shangri-La”, a wonderful place depicted in Hilton’s novel “Lost Horizon”. Today Shangri-la, a land going through Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet, is presented in front of the people in the world. It reveals its miracles to the world, which can hardly be expressed in words. Shambhala, a mysterious

kingdom described in the scriptures of Tibetan Buddhism, is Shangri-La, a resplendent fruit of human civilization, and a land of peace, away from the turmoil of the world. Formerly called Zhongdian, in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Shangri-La is situated in the northwest of Yunnan province, with Tibet to it west and Sichuan to its east. This highest land in Yunnan take pride in many fantastic tourist attractions.

Chongqing Municipality

Located in the Eastern Sichuan Province, in the junction of Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, Chongqing has three by names – Mountain City, River City and Foggy City. It is the recent municipality of China.

Sichuan Province

Known in ancient time as Bashu for the two states of Ba and Shu, Sichuan is a large province in south western China, occupying an area of 485,000 square kilometers and has a population of 85 million. Sichuan has a long history and brilliant culture, and many world heritages, the number of which is the second in China, next to Peking.

Zhangjiajie

Located in the northwest of Hunan Province, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a part of Wulingyuan Scenic Area [World Heritage]. Wulingyuan Scenic area coving an area of 264 square kilometers, is famous for marvelous peaks, grotesque rocks, tranquil valleys, beautiful water and magical karst caves. There are almost 3,000 peaks standing there in various characters, and the central area includes

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Suoxi Valley and Tianzi Hill. It is also a natural zoo, botanical garden and geological park. Located in Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan –Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Jiuzhaigou, meaning Nine Village Valley is 460km north of Chengdu. The main scenic area over 80km long is composed of three major valleys of Shuzheng Valley. Zechawa Valley and Rize Valley in the form of “Y”. Reputed as a “Fairyland”, it features an integration of green lakes, multi-layered waterfalls, forests and snowmountains with Tibetan culture and customs. The water of Jiuzhaigou is widely known for its crystal-clearness, pure transparency and rich colors. There are rich forest resources here, and many kinds of rare animals, such as giant panda, snub-nosed monkey, and swan are living here.

Lijiang

527km away from Kunming. Lijiang is in Hengduan Mountain area, which stretches to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is the community of the Naxi minority people. In addition to the Naxi people, there are peoples from Han, Bai, Tibet, Lisu, Yi, Miao, Hui, Zhuang and other ethnic groups. Its average annual temperature is 12.6 °C. Lijiang has moderate climate, with long springs and warm winters. Lijiang has a time-honored history as well as rich tourist resources. Especially the Dongba Culture of Naxi ethnic group, includes Dongba Classic Music of Naxi, Dongba scripture and Dongba characters, which has more than 1,400 pictographic characters, the only one pictographic character still being used in the world nowadays. There is a school teaching Dongba Pictographic characters.

Chengdu

Located along the south-eastern reaches of the West Sichuan Plain, Chengdu is the capital of the Sichaun Province, one of the historical and cultural cities in China, also called “Jincheng” and “Rongcheng”. Chengdu has abundant tourism resources and a rich cultural heritage. The number of world heritage which Sichuan has, is the second in China mostly around Chengdu.

Shigatse

A 500 years old cultural city, 3,800 meters above sea level, Shigatse is another headquarters of the Panchen Erdeni, and is located to the north of the world-renowned Qomolangma. There are many ancient temples in Shigatse, such as Sakya, Baiju, Xalu, and Trashilhunpo, where the giant bronze statue of Buddha of Qiangba(Maitreya) is enshrined.

Lhasa

Meaning “Holy-Land” in Tibetan language, Lhasa is located along the northern bank of the Lhasa River, a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo River. Sitting 3,700 meters above sea level, Lhasa is a cultural city with a history of more than 1,300 years. It is also known as the solar city because it has longer time of sunshine. It is the capital as well as the center for politics, economy, and culture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, with many world-famous places of interest.

Tibet Autonomous Region

The Tibet Autonomous Region is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau at the southwestern most tip of China, 4,000 meters above sea level at an average. Tibet is known as the Roof of the World because there are over 50 peaks more than 7,000 meters above sea level. Covering an area of 1.2 million square kilometers, Tibet has a population of more than 2.3 million. Tibet is charming for its beautiful and spectacular landscape, the unique folklore, and the brilliant culture, which have drawn numerous visitors from around the world

Hangzhou

Located on the northern bank of the QianTang River on its lower reaches and the southern end of the Grand Canal, Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province. It is also one of the six ancient capitals in China.

Lanzhou

Located in the upper reaches of the Huanghe River, the capital of Gansu Province, Lanzhou is the key town on the ancient Silk Road. Scenic spots are: White Pagoda Park on Baita Hill, Binhe Park, First Iron Bridge of Huanghe River etc.

Guangzhou

Located in the northern part of the Pearl River Delta and facing the South China Sea, Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province. It is one of the best-known historical and cultural cities in China, the biggest

industrial and commercial city and foreign trade port in south China as well.

Silk Road

The Silk Road has a history of more than 2,000 years. It started from Chang’An (present Xi’an, Shaanxi Province) in the east, to Rome and Italy in the west, stretching more than 7,000 kilometers long. Of the total length of the Silk Road, over half is in China. Along the Chinese section of the Silk Road, there are numerous and famous historic and cultural sites. The Silk Road has become one of the most attractive theme routes for tourists all over the world.

Hong Kong SAR

The vibrant city of Hong Kong has been captivating visitors for decades with its blend of eastern and western cultures and offers a collection of options for everybody; beautiful panoramic views, shopping bargains aplenty, cultural attractions and wonderful architecture in both modern and traditional styles.

Jiayuguan

JiayuPass Located four kilometers west of Jiayuguan City, the Jiayu Pass is the west terminal of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is the most magnificent and most well-preserved pass along the Great Wall and has won the reputation as the First Impregnable Pass under Heaven. It took 168 years to build the Jiayu Pass. Its castle faces west and is composed of an inner city, an enceinte, an outer rampart, an outer city and the moat.

Urumqi

Located in the basin of the same name on the southern side of the Tianshan Mountains in East Xinjiang, Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, a multi-nationality city. It is the only stop on the north road of the ancient Silk Road. The scenic spots are Tianchi Lake on Mt. Tianshan and Pacture land of Mt. Nanshan.

Guilin

Located in northeast Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, having the most typical karst logography in the world, Guilin is a cultural city with a history of over 2110 years. Guilin is well known for its verdant hills, limpid waters, mysterious caves and grotesque rocks and enjoyed the reputation “Number One Pillar on Earth”.

Gyangtse

Located in the central-southern part of Tibet, 254km west of Lhasa, 90km east of Shigatse, Gyangtse is the second large city of Xigaze Region, built earlier than Shigatse. Recently, England, India, Nepal and other countries established commercial office in Gyangtse.

Xi’an

The capital of Shaanxi Province, located in the 10

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Jiuzhaigou (Nine Village Valley)

heart of the Guan Zhong Plain on the Huanghe River Delta, bordering the Qinling Mountain in the south, Xian is a world renowned ancient capital, known as Chang’An in ancient China for 1602 years. Starting from the 11th century B.C . to the mid 10th A.D. Xian was the capital of 13 dynasties including Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties.

China | Introduction

Map of China

Urumqi

Jiayuguan

Tiananmen

Shanghai City

Harbin

Urumqi Turpan Jiayuguan

Kashgar

Beijing

Lanzhou Xi’an Tibet

Yangtze River Jiuzhaigou (Nine VIllage Valley)

Shigatse Gyangtse

Sichuan Chengdu Chongqing Shangri-La Lijiang

Lhasa

Dali Yunnan

Kunming

Nanjing Suzhou Yichang

Shanghai Hangzhou Mt. Huangshan

Zhangjiajie

Guilin Guangzhou Hong Kong Macau

Sanya

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Kunming

Zhangjiajie

Hong Kong

Your Accommodation [China] Nikko New Century Beijing | 5*

Hotel nikko new century beijing is a five-star joint venture luxury hotel and a member of “Nikko Hotels International”. The hotel is conveniently situated in Beijing’s flourishing western business district, just minutes from Zhong Guan Cun, the city’s high - tech/IT zone. With 659 rooms, the hotel is the ideal place for business people to stay.

Golden Flower Xian | 5*

Golden Flower Hotel is 6 km from the historic Bell Tower in downtown Xi’an. The 5-star Shangri-La Golden Flower offers elegant interior and design rooms that combine modern furniture and classic works of art. Each room has a minibar, a comfortable sofa and soft carpeted flooring. Bathrooms include a bathtub, bathrobes and free toiletries.

Pullman Zhangjiajie | 5*

Pullman Zhangjiajie is located in the center of Wulingyuan, known as the world natural heritage, a geological park, a national forest as well as a 5A level scenic spot. With its themed architecture of Southeast Asia resort, the hotel is adapted for both business and leisure, incorporating sight-seeing tours that reflect the Zhangjiajie culture.

Novotel Peace Beijing | 4*

Novotel Beijing Peace is ideally located in the city centre at Wangfujing, within walking distance of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and shopping malls. This modern hotel features 402 rooms with broadband & WiFi access, plus free Internet access atthe Novotel Mac Corner.

Sofitel Nanjing | 5*

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy locates at the heart of Nanjing business and entertainment district and features 352 guest rooms, 11 multi-function meeting rooms, 2 restaurants, 1 bar, a fitness center, heated indoor swimming pool and a sccor playground.

Hilton Chongqing | 5*

Ideally located in the heart of Chongqing Guanyinqiao (the Commercial Street of Chongqing) and adjacent to the famous Beichengtianjie (Paradise Walk), the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chongqing North is within minutes from shops, commercial malls, street cafés, restaurants, boutiques, stores and entertainment.

Sunrise on the Bund Shanghai | 5*

Sunrise On The Bund Hotel is centrally located in the heart of The North Bund, opposite to The North Bund Green Land. Sunrise On The Bund is an old Shanghai and European style luxury 5 star hotel, providing 140 luxurious rooms and 11 suites. The Hotel features 4 high-end restaurant.

Sheraton Chengdu | 5*

Only a 2-minute walk from Luomashi Station Exit D (Line 1 and 4) and a 10-minute walk from Chengdu Museum, Tianfu Square and Yanshikou shopping district, Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel is located in the city centre and the finance area. It offers 5-star business accommodation with a fitness centre, and indoor pool and 4 dining options.

Grand Link Hotel Guilin | 5*

Guilin Grand Link Hotel locates on the bank of Li River in the beautiful city of Guilin which enjoys the fame as “having the best scenery in China”. Facing the city badge the Elephant Trunk Hill across the river and adjacent to the Seven Star Park and Zi Island Park, it is only 10 minutes’ ride to the downtown city,

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At MW Tours, we have hand selected the best and most comfortable luxury hotels. We know that a good night sleep is very important whilst touring. Please ask our reservation team for details.

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Introduction to Victoria Cruises

Since 1993, Victoria Cruises has been the leader in luxury river cruising. Based in New York, Victoria Cruises established new standards of excellence for sailing China’s Yangtze River when its first ship edged out of port in 1994.

Highlights Victoria Cruises proudly features the following services and amenities ■ The only American cruise line on the Yangtze River ■ International multi-lingual cruise directors ■ All cabins are outward-facing ■ All cabins have private balconies and bathrooms with bathtub and shower ■ Luxurious suite accommodations feature a private sitting area ■ All ships are fully air conditioned ■ Fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets served in a single seating, and alternate dining arrangements available in our a la carte dining room

Victoria Cruises

Victoria Cruises has a fleet of seven Five–Star Ultra–Luxury vessels (as designated by the China National Tourism Administration). Their ships are all newly built or structurally rebuilt, and all refurbished with a modern blend of European–Asian design. The architecture emphasises spacious rooms with modern amenities including private balconies, bathtubs, and cable TV. All ships are fully equipped with wifi and international telecommunications systems. Onboard entertainment includes activities

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■ Captain’s farewell banquet ■ Facilities include a business centre, reading room, fitness area, gift shop, and beauty salon ■ Onboard activities feature lectures on Chinese history and culture, Tai Chi lessons, and calligraphy demonstrations ■ Narrative by knowledgeable river guides while sailing through the Three Gorges ■ Departures year round ■ Latest satellite communications, HBO, CNN, and WI-FI

geared towards showcasing the culture of China and its spellbinding Yangtze River – the world’s third–longest river. Among the daytime pleasures: informative lectures, painting demonstrations, acupuncture demonstrations, Tai Chi as well as lessons in the Mandarin language, calligraphy, mah jong and the making of silk kites. In the evening in the elegant Yangtze Club, guests can delight in colourful cultural presentations, traditional fashion shows and the sounds of authentic Chinese music. Victoria’s Executive Deck Program has been hailed as a major success, The program

features “white glove” service, enhanced ship placement, access to the exclusive Executive Lounge, complimentary beverages, exclusive shore excursions for groups of six or more, enhanced dining privileges, exclusive happy hour etc.

Victoria Sophia Deck Plan

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Pinnacle Deck

Victoria Jenna Deck Plan

Pinnacle Deck

Observation Deck Observation Deck

Bridge Deck Bridge Deck Promenade Deck

Promenade Deck Main Deck

Main Deck First Deck

Victoria Katerina Deck Plan

Victoria Jenna Deck Plan

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Pinnacle Deck

Observation Deck

Observation Deck

Bridge Deck

Bridge Deck

Promenade Deck

Promenade Deck

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Upstream Yangtze Highlight with Victoria Cruises 5 Days Day 1 Arrival Yichang

Pick up from the train station or airport and transfer you to the cruise terminal. Boarding the cruise at Yichang around 7:00pm. Sail from Yichang, the economic and cultural centre of western Hubei Province.

mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic gorge. Optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.

Day 2 Three Gorges Dam/Xiling Gorge (B,L,D)

Day 4 Shibaozhai (B,L,D)

Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world. Later sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. “Optional Tribe of the Three Gorges Shore Excursion offering an interesting glimpse into life in the Xiling Gorge region.

Day 3 “Small Gorges”/Wu Gorge/ Qutang Gorge (B,L,D)

Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream. Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered

Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu, visiting either the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Optional Shore Excursion to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill.

Price Guide From $749 pp

Inclusions ■ 4 nights accommodation in a superior balcony cabin on the main deck ■ Return train station/airport transfers on private basis ■ English speaking guide ■ Porter service fee ■ Shore excursions with local Englishspeaking guides ■ Entrance fees, meals as listed

Day 5 Arrive Chongqing (B)

After breakfast, Disembark at picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City” and transfer to airport for your next flight

Exclusions ■ Personal expenditures ■ Compulsory service charge RMB150/ person ($32) payable on arrival ■ Amenity package upgrade $180/person ■ Insurance of any kind ■ Seasonal surcharge $150/person for April, May, Sep and Oct departure ■ Single supplement $455/pax based on low season

Departure Dates

Depart Yichang

Daily departure from Mar - Nov Sunday departure from Dec - Feb

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Yangtze Explorer 8 Days Upon arrival Chongqing, meet and transfer to downtown and start your city tour including a visit to the Erlin park, People’s Hall and Three Gorges Museum, dedicated to protecting the history and culture of the Three Gorges area. If time permits, also visit the General Stilwell Museum. Enjoy famous Chongqing hotpot dinner tonight before embarking your Victoria cruise ship and sail away at 9:00 pm from this picturesque “Mountain City”.

Day 2: Shibaozhai (B,L,D)

Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu Visiting the New Relocation Village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Optional Shore Excursion to Fengdu’s “Ghost City”, known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill.

Day 3: Goddess Stream “Small Gorges”/Shiplocks (B,L,D)

Enter the Three Gorges, one of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures. Today you will pass through the first two—Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. The 25-mile long Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream. Enter Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. In the evening, sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks.

Day 4: Three Gorges Dam-Yichang (B,L,D)

Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest project of its kind in the world. Arrive Yichang-the economic and cultural centre of western Hubei Province in the afternoon and free at your leisure to explore this small town.

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Day 1: Arrive Chongqing (D)

Price Guide From $1,395 pp

Day 5: Xiling Gorges (B,L,D)

Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. Excursion: Tribe of the Three Gorges Shore Excursion offering an interesting glimpse into life in the Xiling Gorge region.

Day 6: Shennong Stream“Small Gorges”/Wu Gorge/Qutang Gorge (B, L, D)

Take an excursion through the Shennong Stream Small Gorges, which are narrower than the Three Gorges, but very impressive. Pass through Wu Gorge/Qutang Gorge.

Inclusions ■ 7 nights accommodation in a superior balcony cabin on the main deck ■ Return Chongqing airport transfers on private basis ■ City tour in Chongqing with local special dinner ■ English speaking guide ■ Porter service fee ■ Shore excursions with local English- speaking guides ■ Entrance fees, meals as listed

Day 7: White Emperor City (B,L,D)

White Emperor City (Baidi Cheng) - Shore excursion to this ancient site overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge. White Emperor City has long been a refuge for would-be kings and poets who have travelled here to be inspired by its majestic views. Legend has it that in 25AD, white vapour in the shape of a dragon rose from a well here, and Gong Sunshu, a soldier who had his headquarters here, declared himself the White Emperor. Remains of the city wall can be seen on the hill behind Baidi Mountain, and a temple built to commemorate Gong’s reign dates back over 1,950 years.

Exclusions ■ Personal expenditures ■ Compulsory service charge RMB300/ person ($65) payable on arrival ■ Amenity package upgrade $350/person ■ Insurance of any kind ■ Seasonal surcharge $250/person for April, May, Sep and Oct departure ■ Single supplement $885/pax based on low season

Day 8: Depart Chongqing (B)

After breakfast, arrive Chongqing for disembarkation and transfer to airport for your next flight.

Departure Dates

2018-2019

Weekly

Victoria Cruise Signature Amenity Package upgrade options 4-5 Days $180/Person for 4/5 Days Downstream/Upstream Cruises

Choice of 2 dining rooms (main Dynasty Dining Room and a la carte Western/Chinese Restaurant) Local beer and wine served at dinner in our a la carte dining room. • Concierge service • Use of the Executive Lounge • Use of the Executive Business Centre • Exclusive shore excursions with groups of 6 or more • Complimentary “Happy Hour” before dinner with wine, beer and snacks in the Executive Lounge • Private lectures by senior American and European staff • Free coffee, tea and cold drinks all day in the Executive Lounge • Reserved seating for evening entertainment

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Introduction to Century Cruises A better way to explore beautiful & historic China

Why choose to cruise with Century ■ Elegant, Comfortable Ships Sail on modern, comfortable vessels. State of the art amenities and spacious common areas make for an enjoyable sailing environment.

■ Delightful Dining From home made cuisines that incorporate local or international flavors to your personal taste. Dining with Century is a true culinary treat.

■ Consistently Excellent Service A European Hospitality Professional who focuses on making each and every cruise unique, entertaining and engaging. Trust the expert to cater to your needs!

■ A Staff Focused on Serving You with an average crew to traveller ratio of 1:2, you will know that your every need will be met. Every Century cruiser has an English-speaking staff dedicated to you every step of the way.

■ Best-in-Class Cabins In the large cabins (you’ll find none larger on the Yangtze) you’ll find 5-star hotel standard of all-cotton linens and personal grooming articles.

■ The Best on Board Programs all programs are concentrated on cultural lectures, interactive exchanges with the crew and the locals.

■ Floating Room With a View 100% of the deluxe cabins on the Century fleet have panoramic sliding glass doors and private balconies, enhancing the spectacular views.

Century Cruises

China, it’s a country of phenomenal geographic and cultural diversity and is reputed to be the single oldest uninterrupted civilisation in the world. It is a country of old and new cities, earthly and ethereal landscapes, and unforgettable ancient historical sights. It’s a country of natural splendour. From the majestic Himalayan Mountains to the mighty Yangtze River, the land is broad and diverse. The vastness and profoundness of this great land can’t be fully explained with words- it needs to be experienced by the senses! The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world at more than 3,915 miles; It flows from the Tibetan Plateau in the west to the east China Sea.

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Take a journey along the mysterious waterway that is the heart of China, the mighty Yangtze River. See ancient sites and remote rural villages.

Why River Cruising

River cruising is a wonderful story of discovery—complete with luxury, comfort and convenience. You’ll uncover treasures that come straight out of Chinese history books and fairytales, and all from the comfort of your cabins. Pace yourself once you get on board, hang up your clothes and make yourself at home; once you have unpacked you can settle down and enjoy a leisurely-paced discovery adventure. There’s no need to hurry on and off the coach to

catch the next onshore scenic spot, take in the experience at your own pace. Whilst onboard ship you may just relax on the Sundeck with a drink while enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Yangtze Gorges. Alternatively, you can have a leisurely sit down on the deck bask in the sun and breathe in the fresh river air.

Enchanting China

The Three Gorges Area is the heart of China and the local Chinese population still live in quite a traditional local way. The Yangtze cruise brings you in touch with the true remnants of ancient Chinese culture and helps you realize a China that you’ve only seen in old movies! There are many ways to travel through China, but none compare to the intimate, luxurious and sophisticated experience of a river cruise.

Century Paragon Deck Plan China | Introduction

Sun Deck

Observation Deck

Bridge Deck

Promenade Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

Lower Deck

Century Diamond Deck Plan

Sun Deck

Observation Deck

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Upstream: Yichang - Chongqing 5 Days

Century Sky / Century Sun / Century Paragon / Century Legend Day 1: Arrive Yichang Day 5: Arrival in Chongqing (B) After breakfast, check out and disembark the Pick up from train station or airport and transfer cruise. You will be transferred to Chongqing you to cruise terminal. Boarding the cruise at Airport for your next journey Yichang around 7:00pm. Day 2: Yangtze River Cruising/Three Gorges Dam Site (B,L.D) Depart from Yichang, sail into the Xiling Gorge in the morning. Optional Excursion to the fabulous the Tribe of the Three Gorges.Then afternoon Shore Excursion to the Three Gorges Dam, ship sails through the five-step Ship locks in the evening. Captain’s Welcome Party in the early evening, a Crew Cabaret after welcome dinner.

Day 3: Danning river “Lesser Three Gorges” (B,L,D)

Wu gorge, excursion to Lesser Three Gorges of Daning River, Qutang Gorge. Optional tour to the White Emperor City in the afternoon.

Day 4: Yangtze River Cruising/ Shibao Pagoda (B,L,D)

Land excursion to Shibao Pagoda , cultural programs onboard, farewell dinner and settlement in the evening.

Departure Dates

Price Guide Century Sky/Century Sun $745 pp Century Paragon / Century Legend

2018 - 2019

$845 pp

Weekly

Inclusions ■ 4 nights accommodation in a superior balcony cabin on the main deck ■ Return airport/train station transfers on private basis ■ Shore excursions with local Englishspeaking guides ■ Porter service fee ■ Entrance fees, full board meals

Exclusions ■ Personal expenditures ■ Compulsory service charge RMB150/ person ($35) payable upon boarding your cruise ■ Insurance of any kind ■ Seasonal surcharge $150 for May, Sep and Oct departure ■ Single supplement $525/pax based on low season

Downstream: Chongqing - Wuhan 6 Days Century Diamond Day 1: Arrive Chongqing (D)

Upon arrival Chongqing, meet and transfer to downtown and start your city tour including a visit to the Erlin park, People’s Hall and Three Gorges Museum, dedicated to protecting the history and culture of the Three Gorges area. If time permits, also visit the General Stilwell Museum. Enjoy famous Chongqing hotpot dinner tonight before embarking your luxury century cruise around 7:00pm. Your Yangtze cruise begins at 9:30pm as the ship sails apart Chongqing.

Day 2: Yangtze River Cruising/ Shibao Pagoda (B,L,D)

River briefing and the Captain’s Welcome Party, welcome dinner and crew cabaret. Morning Optional Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. and late afternoon Shore excursion to Shibao Pagoda.

Day 3: Yangtze River Cruising/ Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge (B,L,D)

Pass through the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge before taking an excursion on a rowboat through the Shennong Stream or Shennv Steam. In the evening, sail through the Three Gorges Dam five-step ship locks.

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Morning Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam. Afterwards, pass through the rest of Three Gorges. Afternoon optional shore excursion to Three Gorges Tribe; Cruising along flatlands of middle reaches of Yangtze.

Day 5: Yangtze River Cruising/ Jinzhou (B,L,D)

Shore excursion to Jinzhou ancient city wall and Jinzhou Museum; Evening Captain’s Farewell Dinner with Chinese Banquet style.

Day 6: Arrival Wuhan (B)

After breakfast, check out and disembark the cruise. You will be transferred to Wuhan airport for your next journey Inclusions ■ 5 nights accommodation in a superior balcony cabin on the main deck ■ Return airport/train station transfers on private basis ■ Shore excursions with local Englishspeaking guides ■ Porter service fee ■ Entrance fees, full board meals as listed

Price Guide From $1,288 pp Exclusions ■ Personal expenditures ■ Compulsory service charge RMB250/ person ($55) payable upon boarding your cruise ■ Optional tours ■ Insurance of any kind ■ Seasonal surcharge $200 for May, Sep and Oct departure ■ Single supplement $775 based on low season

Departure Dates

2018 - 2019

Weekly

Ship Info China | Introduction

Century Legend

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ + Owned by: Century Cruises Maiden Voyage: 2013 speed: 24KM/H Tonnage: 12516 T Beam: 19.8 M Draft: 2.8 M Air conditioning: Centralized Dong Gang Ship Yard

Century Paragon Built: 2013 Crew: 150 Capacity: 408 Length: 141.8 M Deck: 7 Manufactured by: Chongqing Ship Yard

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ + Owned by: Century Cruises Maiden Voyage: 2013 Speed: 24 KM/H Tonnage: 12516 T Beam: 19.8 M Draft: 2.8 M Air conditioning: Centralized

Built: 2013 Crew: 150 Capacity: 408 Length: 141.8 M Deck: 7 Manufactured by: Chongqing Dong Gang Ship Yard

Downstream: Chongqing - Yichang [4 Days]

Century Sky / Century Sun / Century Paragon / Century Legend Day 1: Arrive Chongqing (D)

Upon arrival Chongqing, meet and transfer to downtown and start your city tour including a visit to the Erlin park, People’s Hall and Three Gorges Museum, dedicated to protecting the history and culture of the Three Gorges area. If time permits, also visit the General Stilwell Museum. Enjoy famous Chongqing hotpot dinner tonight before embarking your luxury century cruise around 7:00pm. Your Yangtze cruise begins at 9:30pm as the ship sails apart Chongqing.

Day 2: Yangtze River Cruising/ Shibao Pagoda (B,L,D)

River briefing and the Captain’s Welcome Party, welcome dinner and crew cabaret. Morning Optional Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. and late afternoon Shore excursion to Shibao Pagoda.

Day 3: Shennong Stream Pea Pod Boat Excursion (B,L,D)

A morning optional tour is available to the White Emperor City at Fengjie County. Pass through the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge before taking an excursion of rowboat through the Shennong Stream. In the evening, sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks.

Price Guide Century Sky/Century Sun $825 pp Century Paragon / Century Legend $899 pp

Day 4: The Three Gorges Dam Site (B)

Morning excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Arrival in Yichang at 12:30pm approximately and disembark. Transfer to airport or train station for your next journey. Inclusions ■ 3 nights accommodation in a superior balcony cabin on the main deck ■ Return airport/train station transfers on private basis ■ City tour in Chongqing with local special dinner ■ English speaking guide in Chongqing ■ Shore excursions with local Englishspeaking guides ■ Porter service fee ■ Entrance fees, full board meals as listed

Exclusions ■ Personal expenditures ■ Compulsory service charge RMB150/ person ($35) payable upon boarding your cruise ■ Insurance of any kind ■ Seasonal surcharge $100 for May, Sep and Oct departure ■ Single supplement $525 based on low season

Departure Dates

2018 - 2019

Weekly

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Small Group Touring [China]

China Impression 11 Days Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai Introduction

This tour offers exceptional value to see historic China while maintaining the high standards travellers have come to expect from a luxury holiday. In Beijing, see the ancient marvels of the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. No trip to Beijing would be complete without walking along the Great Wall -The wonder of the world. Continue to Xian and see one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. The tour concludes in metropolis Shanghai where ancient and modern China meet. This unforgettable journey capture China at its best and will surely surprise you with a great impression! Urumqi Inclusive|Twin Share] Price [Fully

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From $3,080

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Yangtze River

Single Room Supplement

Tibet

From $695 pp

Shigatse Gyangtse

Land Only Including Tipping (9 Nights)

3N

From $2,080 pp Lhasa Chongqing Shangri-La Lijiang

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Day 01: Australia-Beijing

Day 02: Beijing (B,L,SD)

Breakfast in the hotel. Highlights today include the tour to the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the incomparable Summer Palace. Dinner enjoy a feast of Peking duck followed by the famous Acrobatic show

Day 03: Beijing (B,L)

Excursion to the Great Wall after breakfast. Afternoon, tour to the famous Ming Tombs. Return to Beijing for free time shopping and walking in the famous Wangfujing Street.

Day 04: Beijing - Xi’an (B,L,D)

Tour to the Temple of Heaven. Free time to visit local markets in the afternoon. After early dinner, overnight express sleeper train to Xi’an.

Day 05: Arrive Xian (L,D)

On arrival, transfer to Ramada Plaza Xian South hotel for early check in if available. Visit Provincial History Museum where you can feast your eyes on thousands of treasures and precious historical relics.

Day 06: Xi’an (B,L,SD)

Today’s full day tour includes world famous 6,000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Wild Goose Pagoda, Dumpling Banquet in the

evening followed by a show of Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing.

Day 07: Xi’an - Shanghai (B,L)

Morning takes a tour to the Square of Bell and Drum Tower. you will also visit the Muslim Quarter and food market. Afternoon flight to Shanghai, on arrival transfer to Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar for 3 nights stay.

Day 08: Shanghai City tour (B,L,D)

Today enjoy Shanghai city tour including visit to the Bund, People’s Square, Shanghai Museum, Chenghuang market old town, Xin Tian Di upmarket area, after dinner travel up to the World Financial Centre for the panoramic view of Shanghai at night.

Day 09: Shanghai (B)

Enjoy a free day in Shanghai or take an optional tour to visit nearby garden city Suzhou and its classical Chinese gardens and the famous silk mill. Overnight in Shanghai.

Inclusions China | Small Group Touring

Fly to Beijing. On arrival, check in Nikko New Century Hotel for 3 nights.

■ Return international economy class airfares ■ Domestic airfare and taxes ■ Australia and China departure taxes ■ Tipping for guide and driver ■ Overnight soft sleeper train (quad share) ■ Current Airline Fuel levy - Subject to Change ■ Most of meals as indicated ■ 5* accommodation with buffet breakfast ■ All transportation, daily tours and admission fees ■ Professional English speaking guide. ■ A MW Tours travel wallet

Exclusions ■ Travel insurance ■ Chinese visa fee ■ Personal expenditures

Day 10: Shanghai - Australia (B)

Free at your leisure until airport transfer for your homeward flight.

Day 11: Arrive Australia Arrive home this morning

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Easy Paced Our Easy Paced tours are generally suited for anyone. With shorter durations and a slower pace, you’ll be sure to maximise your enjoyment.

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Splendour of China 14 Days Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Yangshuo & Shanghai Introduction

This tour is a popular choice for first time travellers to China as it offers a perfect introduction to the Urumqi most popular tourist attractions and well-known cities of Beijing,Turpan Xi’an, Guilin and Shanghai. With this perfect combination of Old and New, East to West and South to North, this tourJiayuguan is surely your Kashgar ideal choice.

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Price [Fully Inclusive|Twin Share] From $3,985 per person

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Tibet Shigatse

From $4,195 Gyangtse per person

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Shanghai

Departing Brisbane, Perth and Lhasa Adelaide Flying Cathay Pacific

Lijiang Single Room Supplement

From $885 pp 23

Land Only Including DaliTipping (11 Nights)

3N Guilin

Yunnan

From $3,185 pp

Sanya

OUT

Day 01: Australia - Beijing

Day 02: Beijing (B,L,SD)

Breakfast in the hotel. Highlights today include the tour to the Tiananmen Square, the largest city centre square of its kind in China; the Forbidden City, where thousands of palaces and spellbinding treasures of art works will give you imagination of the royal life of Chinese emperors and concubines. Afternoon, tour of the incomparable Summer Palace. In the evening a feast of Peking duck. The acrobatic show is provided for the evening entertainment.

Day 03: Beijing (B,L)

Breakfast in the hotel. Day excursion to the Great Wall, one of the world wonders. As you will climb to the top of the Great Wall, we advise you to wear comfortable walking shoes. Afternoon, tour to the famous Ming Tombs. Then, return to Beijing for free time shopping and walking in the famous Wangfujing Street, which is regarded as the First Street in China.

Day 04: Beijing - Xi’an (B,L,D)

Tour to the Temple of Heaven, the focus of this complex is the famed Hall of Prayer for a Good Harvest, a round edifice constructed of wood only without a single nail. Free time to visit local markets in the afternoon. After early dinner, transfer to railway station for overnight sleeper train to Xi’an, one of the seven ancient capital cities in China.

Day 05: Arrive Xian (L,D)

On arrival, transfer to Ramada Plaza Xian South for early check in if available. Visit Provincial History Museum where you can feast your eyes on thousands of treasures and precious historical relics.

Day 06: Xi’an (B,L,SD)

includes world famous 6,000 life-size Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses buried with first the Chinese Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. After lunch, you will take a tour to the Wild Goose Pagoda, Dumpling Banquet in the evening followed by a show of Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing.

Day 07: Xi’an - Guilin (B,D) Morning takes a tour to the Square of Bell and Drum Tower. you will also visit the Muslim Quarter and food market. Afternoon flight to Guilin and overnight at Sheraton Hotel or similar for 3 nights stay Days 08-09: Guilin - Yangshuo (Li River Cruise) - Guilin (B,L)

Relax on a spectacular Li River Cruise, whilst enjoying the breathtaking views as we travel to the town of Yangshuo. The following morning enjoys a visit to the colourful local markets before returning to Guilin by bus, visiting the Seven Star Cave, located in Seven Star Park, along the way.

Day 10: Guilin - Shanghai

Board your flight to Shanghai, on arrival transfer to our hotel for 3 nights.

Days 11 - 12: Shanghai (B,L,D)

Inclusions ■ Return international economy class airfares ■ Domestic airfare and taxes ■ Australia and China departure taxes ■ Tipping for guide and driver ■ Overnight soft sleeper train (quad share) ■ Current Airline Fuel levy-Subject to Change ■ Most of meals as indicated ■ 5* accommodation with buffet breakfast ■ All transportation, daily tours and admission fees ■ Professional English speaking guide ■ A MW Tours travel wallet

Exclusions ■ Travel insurance ■ Personal expenditures ■ Chinese visa fee

Departure Dates

2018 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 19/03 - 01/04

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02/04 - 15/04

$

200

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200

Experience the city on sightseeing tours of the Shanghai Museum and the famous Bund. This evening is our welcoming banquet of traditional Shanghai cuisine. The following day visits the Yu Garden and Old Town, the Pudong New Economic Zone, explore the Xintiandi area with its 1920’s style ‘shikumen’ buildings unique to Shanghai. Enjoy an evening Huangpu River Cruise.

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Enjoy a last minute shopping spree or simply relax in your hotel before transferring to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia.

Day 14: Arrive Australia Arrive home this morning.

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Enjoy your morning flight out of Australia. Welcome to Beijing! On arrival, you will be greeted by the local tour guide who will check you in for 3 nights at Nikko New Century Hotel or similar.

2019 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 25/03 - 07/04

$

200

Apr

$

200

15/04 - 28/04

Breakfast in the hotel. Xian full day tour

Easy Paced Our Easy Paced tours are generally suited for anyone. With shorter durations and a slower pace, you’ll be sure to maximise your enjoyment.

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Southern China Explorer 14 Days Urumqi Kunming, Stone Forest, Dali, Lijiang, Zhongdian & Yangshuo Turpan

Introduction

Jiayuguan Beijing Kashgar This tour brings you opportunities to explore the wonder of Guilin’s Li River, wander the ancient streets of Dali and Lijiang, an enchanting cultural touch with many Chinese minority nationalities including Zhuang, Ni, Dai, Bai, Miao, Hui, Naxi, Tibetan and much more. The scenic beauty of Guilin’s landscape, Yunnan’s Stone Forest, Snow-capped Mountains and Tiger Leaping Gorge are Lanzhou the highlights of this tour.

Price [Fully Inclusive|Twin Share] Yangtze River From $4,885 per person

Tibet Sydney, Melbourne, Departing Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth cities Lhasa Flying China Southern Airlines Shigatse Surcharges apply for other city Gyangtse departure and use of different airlines

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Flight Coach

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From $1,075 pp

Land Only Including Tipping (12 Nights)

From $4,085 pp

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Shangri-La

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Single Room Supplement

Xi’an

Map

Dali

Lijiang

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Kunming

Longsheng

Guilin 1N Yangshuo

2N

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Day 01: Australia - Kunming

includes visits to the Napa Lake reserve, Bita Lake by Green shuttle bus and Pu Da Cuo National Forest park, Songzanlin Monastery known as little Portala Palace. Late afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Kunming.

Day 02: Kunming - Stone Forest Kunming (B,L,D)

Day 09: Kunming-Guilin (B,L)

After breakfast, you will travel by coach to the stone forest-a captivating maze of jagged limestone, which is truly one of the world’s most amazing natural landscapes. Drive back to Kunming for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, city tour in Kunming including flower market, visit West and East Pagoda, Golden Temple and a local silk factory. Later in the afternoon we fly to Guilin and transfer you to your hotel for 3 nights stay.

Day 03: Kunming to Dali - Domestic Flight (B,L,D)

After breakfast, visit the Elephant Trunk Hill as the Symbol of Guilin for years, visit the beautiful Reed Flute Caves, after lunch, enjoy souvenir shopping, stroll along the two rivers and four lakes around the city or book a cheap but famous Pedicure or Foot massage in Guilin in the afternoon at your own cost.

Visit the famous Pu Er tea house in the morning, visit Western Hill and Dragon Gate for spectacular city view. After lunch transfer to Kunming airport for your flight to Dali. On arrival into the historic city of Dali, visit the Cang Shan Mountains (by chairlift) and the famous Zhonghe at the temple that dominates the Dali area. Stay 5* Regent Hotel or similar for your 2 nights stay.

Day 04: Dali (B,L,D)

This morning’s city tour visits the three pagoda temple and the Reflection Lake, Dali ancient town, after lunch takes a cruise on Er Hai Lake, enjoy the Bai Nationality 3 course Tea show and visit Jinshuo and Nanzhao islands, visit Dali marble factory for your souvenir shopping.

Day 05: Dali - Lijiang (B,L,D)

Coach drive to Lijiang this morning. In the afternoon explore this magnificent world heritage-listed city and the Black Dragon Pool. Enjoy Naxi style dinner in the ancient town. Stay Sightseeing Hotel or similar for 2 nights.

Day 06: Lijiang (B,L,D)

This morning you will take the cable car ride to the spectacular summit of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Later visit Yufeng Lama Temple, Naxi Village, Baisha Grotto.

Day 07: Lijiang Zhongdian(Shangri-La) (B,L,D)

After breakfast depart on your full day drive to Zhongdian via the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge. Afternoon check into at the best local hotel for your overnight stay. Rest at the hotel to acclimatise the high altitude at this Tibetan border city or take an optional tour to visit local Tibetan family in the evening and enjoy Yak butter tea and local snacks.

Inclusions China | Small Group Touring

Enjoy your morning flight to Kunming with China Southern Airlines. Welcome to China! Upon Arrival Kunming, meet our local guide and transfer to your 5* hotel for 2 nights stay.

■ Return international economy class airfares ■ Domestic airfare and taxes ■ Australia and China departure taxes ■ Tipping for guide and driver ■ Current Airline Fuel levy-Subject to Change ■ Most of meals as indicated ■ 5* accommodation with buffet breakfast ■ All transportation, daily tours and admission fees ■ Professional English speaking guide ■ A MW Tours travel wallet

Day 10: Guilin (B,L,D)

Day 11: Longsheng Excursion (B,L,D)

This morning enjoy a coach tour to Longsheng. A remote and mountainous region located 80 km from Guilin, Highlights of the day will include the spectacular 1100 metre high Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces and a visit to a Zhuang minority village. Return to Guilin in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12: Guilin - Yangshuo (B,L)

After breakfast, board the Li river cruise boat for the scenically beautiful journey to the town of Yangshuo. During the cruise, you will pass by the fantastically shaped peaks, that have been the inspiration for so many Chinese classical landscape artists. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on board. On arrival in Yangshuo transfer to the best local hotel for your overnight stay. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the streets and shopping in this small market town.

Day 13 Yangshuo -Guilin-Australia (B,L ) After breakfast, travel by coach to Guilin to visit Fubo Hill on the western banks of the Li River for scenic views of Guilin city, after lunch visit the local market if time permits before transferring to the airport for your flight back to Australia.

Exclusions ■ Travel insurance ■ Personal expenditures ■ Chinese visa fee

Departure Dates

2018 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 18/03 - 31/03

$

300

Apr

08/04 - 21/04

$

300

May 13/05 - 26/05

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24/06 - 07/07

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300

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10, 24 15/07 - 28/07

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10, 24 23/09 - 06/10

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08, 22 14/10 - 27/10

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Surcharge

- 13/04 Oct Mar 31/03 08, 22

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300

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$

300

14/04 10, 24 - 27/04

Moderate Paced Our Moderate Paced tours may include longer drives, longer periods on foot and some climbing of stairs.

Day 14 Arrive Australia Arrive home in the morning.

Day 08: Shangri-La - Kunming (B,L)

The Zhongdian area is believed to be the inspiration of the mystical Shangri-la in the famous novel “Lost Horizons”. Today’s tour 26

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Natural Wonders of China 15 Days Zhangjiajie, Yangtze River Cruise, Chongqing & Chengdu Introduction

Visiting mountains in Zhangjiajie made famous by the movie “Avatar“, cruising along magnificent Yangtze River on board luxury Century Legend, experience Nine village valley’s crystal clear waters and amazing waterfalls, enjoy colourful pond at Huang Long and many Chinese Minorities tribes Urumqi as well as meeting lovely Giant Panda in Chengdu, this unique trip allow you to experience Fly, Train and Cruise in a singleTurpan journey and is truly a lifetime experience that you will never forget ! Jiayuguan

Kashgar

Price [Fully Inclusive|Twin Share] Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth

From $4,885 per person

Flying China Southern Airlines

Yangtze River

Flying Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific

Shigatse Gyangtse Single Room Supplement

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per person

From $1,185 pp

Map

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From $5,185

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Land Only Including Tipping

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From $4,085 pp

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1N

Mt. Tian Men

Harbin

Day 01: Australia to Zhangjiajie

Day 02: Zhangjiajie (B,L,D)

the airport for your late afternoon flight to Jiuzhaigou. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel in Huanglong for an overnight stay.

Day 10: Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou (B,L,D)

Full day visit UNESCO natural heritageZhangjiajie National Park including Tianzi Mountain, Yuan Jia Jie scenic area and, Bailong elevator. Overnight in Zhangjiajie. You will have the chance to watch the spectacular optional evening show “Meilixiangxi”tonight

Morning visit Huanglong Valley-a magic landscape of limestone formations made up of thousands of pools spread along the valley floor, 5 waterfalls, 4 caves and 3 ancient temples, later in the afternoon transfer to your hotel in Valley for 2nights stay.

Day 03: Zhangjiajie (B,L,D)

Day 11: Jiuzhaigou (B,L,D) Spend a day to explore in depth the beautiful valley famous as world heritage site. Entering the valley is being transferred into a fairyland where crystal clear lakes gather at the foot of the waterfall and rich colour forests, with lush green meadows are dotted with flowers. One of the world’s most splendid paintings unfolds along this scenic valley. After dinner transfer back to your hotel.

Second entry to Zhangjiajie National Park. Including Huanglong Cave, Golden Whip Stream, Shuiraosimen etc, if time permits, we will also cruise along the Baofeng Lake.

Day 04: Tian Men Mountain tour (B,L,D)

After breakfast, visit Tianmen Mountain, enjoy the longest cable car in the world and new built Skyway. After lunch, visit Tujia minority village. Enjoy Hunan style local banquet dinner tonight. Overnight stay in Downtown Zhangjiajie.

Day 05: Zhangjiajie - Yichang Yangtze river cruise (B,D)

After breakfast, free at your leisure until transfer to Yichang city by express train. Upon arrival Yichang, transfer to have dinner at local restaurant, embark your 5* luxury Century cruises for your 4 nights stay.

Day 12: Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu (B,L,D)

Free until we transfer you to Jiu Huang airport for your next flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival, transfer to visit Panda research base to see these endearing animals being reared in surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. An Optional Face Changing Cultural Show can be arranged tonight if time permits. Check in at Grand Mercure Chengdu for 2 nights stay.

Day 06: On board cruise (B,L,D) Enjoy Taichi exercise before breakfast . Enjoy Scenic cruising through Xiling Gorge, after lunch, visit the Three Gorges Dam site. You will pass through the ship. Captain’s welcome party and buffet dinner tonight followed by the Crew Cabaret

Day 13: Chengdu (B, L)

Day 07: On board cruise (B,L,D) After breakfast, enjoy scenic cruising through Wu Gorge and join our excursion to Lesser Three Gorges. After lunch, enjoy scenic cruising through Qutang Gorge.

Day 14: Chengdu-Australia (B,L) After breakfast starts our city tour in Chengdu including a visit a local Bamboo Park and the Sanxingdui Museum. After Sichuan style Dim Sum lunch, transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight back to Australia

Day 08: On board cruise (B,L,D)

After breakfast, join our shore excursion to Shibaozhai. On board activity in the afternoon. Be prepared for the Captain’s farewell dinner and film night on your last day of your cruise trip.

Day 09: Chongqing-Jiuzhaigou (Nine Village Valley) (B,L)

After disembarkation in Chongqing in the morning, we will start a short city tour including Erlin Park, Three Gorges Museum, dedicated to protecting the history and culture of the Three Gorges area. After Sichuan style lunch, People’s Hall and Jiefangbei shopping district, transfer to

Full day tour in Chengdu including a visit to the nearby ancient town: Huanglongxi. Come back to the city in the afternoon and visit Jingli Street and Kuanzhai old town area. Your free time to do some souvenir shopping and enjoy a cup of tea at the traditional tea house.

Day 15: Arrive Australia

Inclusions China | Small Group Touring

Morning flight from Australia to Zhangjiajie via Guangzhou, upon arrival, transfer to Pullman Hotel for 3 nights stay.

■ Return international economy class airfares ■ Domestic airfare and taxes ■ Australia and China departure taxes ■ Tipping for guide and driver ■ Current Airline Fuel levy-Subject to Change ■ Most of meals as indicated ■ 5* accommodation with buffet breakfast ■ 5* luxury Century Legend cruises ■ All transportation, daily tours and admission fees ■ Professional English speaking guide ■ A MW Tours travel wallet

Exclusions ■ Travel insurance ■ Personal expenditures ■ Compulsory service charge RMB150/ person ($30) payable upon boarding your cruise ■ Chinese visa fee

Departure Dates

2018 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 16/03 - 30/03

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06/04 - 20/04

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300

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300

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01/06 - 15/06

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10, 24 22/06 - 06/07

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300

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08, 22 20/07 - 03/08

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10, 24 07/09 - 21/09

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08, 22 28/09 - 12/10

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10, 24 19/10 - 02/11

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300

Oct Nov 02/11 08, 22 - 16/11

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Surcharge

01/04 - 15/04

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300

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Arrive home in the morning, tour ends!

Active Paced Our Active Paced tours require good fitness. They may involve hiking, trekking and longer periods of walking. While travel can include overnighting on trains.level of fitness is required.

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Mighty Yangtze & Hong Kong 16 Days

Shanghai, Nanjing, Yichang, Fengdu, Chengdu & Hong Kong Introduction

Harbin

This excellent tour offers you the unforgettable and luxury Yangtze River Cruise experience without hassle. With all the meals, off shore excursions, deluxe staterooms with balcony, on board Urumqi entertainment and much more, Victoria cruise guarantee you the ultimate experience on Mighty Turpan Yangtze River. Experience the modern city of Shanghai, explore the ancient capital of Nanjing, immersed in China’s most high-density mountain city of Chongqing, Discover the Panda and Face Jiayuguan Beijinggives your tour with extra Kashgar Show in Chengdu and relax Changing and shopping in Hong Kong which added value.

Price [Fully Inclusive|Twin Share] Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide

From $4,885 per person

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domestic add on ticket at extra cost

From $1,485 pp

No. of nights Flight

Yangtze River

Shigatse Gyangtse Single Room Supplement

Map

Lhasa Land Only Including Tipping (14 Nights)

Nanjing Yichang

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1N

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3N 2N

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1N 1N

From $4,085 pp Dali 3N

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Day 01: Australia - Shanghai

Day 09: Chongqing (B,L)

Day 03: Shanghai (B)

Day 10: Chongqing - Chengdu (B,L)

Day 02: Shanghai (B,L,D)

Enjoy a free day in Shanghai or take an optional tour to visit the nearby garden city Suzhou and its classical Chinese gardens and the famous silk mill. Overnight in Shanghai.

Day 04: Shanghai - Nanjing (B,L,D)

After Breakfast, High-speed rail to Nanjing and enjoy full day sightseeing of this ancient capital, a city tour includes The Ming Dynasty City Wall Museum and a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple; Overnight stay at Sheraton Nanjing or similar

Day 05: Nanjing - Yichang (B, D)

Free at leisure until we transfer you to the railway station for your high-speed rail to Yichang. On arrival, transfer to have local dinner before check-in at Victoria cruise terminal for your exciting 5 days Yangtze River cruise. Overnight on board.

Day 06: Yichang - Xiling Gorge Three Gorges Dam (B,L,D)

This morning, sail through Gezhou Dam near Yichang. In the afternoon, visit the Three Gorges Dam, the largest in the world. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. Later today, enter the Three Gorges Dam ship locks.

Day 07: Wu Gorge - Qutang Gorge Shennong Stream (B,L,D)

Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty and forest covered mountains. Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic gorge. Take an excursion through the Shennong Stream Small Gorges, which are narrower than the Three Gorges, but very impressive. (Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the Daning River or Goddess Stream, which have their own attractive gorges.) Additional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.

Free at leisure until we transfer you to board your express train to Chengdu. The capital city of Sichuan province. After lunch, travel out of town to visit Panda breeding centre where you can see the giant pandas and little panda. Check in at Hilton Hotel or similar for 2 nights stay.

Day 11: Chengdu (B,L,D)

After breakfast, visit Sichuan Cuisine Museum with a cooking class demonstration. Back to Chengdu in the afternoon and visit Jingli Ancient Street, Kuanzhai Alley and Takooli upmarket area. Dinner enjoy authentic Sichuan style set menu. An Optional Face Changing Cultural Show can be arranged tonight if time permits.

■ Return international economy class airfares ■ Internal airfare and taxes ■ Australia and China departure taxes ■ Tipping for guide and driver ■ High-speed rail tickets: Shanghai-Nanjing- Yichang, Chongqing-Chengdu ■ Current Airline Fuel levy - Subject to Change ■ Most of meals as indicated ■ 5* accommodation with buffet breakfast, 4* in Hongkong ■ 5* luxury Victoria cruise Balcony cabin ■ All transportation, daily tours and admission fees ■ English speaking local guides in each city. ■ A MW Tours travel wallet

Exclusions ■ Travel insurance ■ Compulsory service charge RMB150/ person ($30) payable upon boarding your cruise ■ Personal expenditures ■ Chinese visa fee

Day 12: Chengdu - Hong Kong (B)

Free at your leisure after breakfast until transfer to airport for your flight to Hong Kong. On arrival, transfer to your downtown hotel for 3 nights stay.

Day 13 - 14: Hong Kong (B)

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Mar 21/03 - 05/04

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04/04 - 19/04

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Enjoy your free day in Hong Kong. Shop till you drop or simply wandering along the Victoria Harbour, take some photos at Golden Bauhinia Square, enjoy a boat ride at Aberdeen Fishing Village, travel by Star Ferry to the other side of the city or simply have a Double Decker bus ride, enjoy delicious Cantonese Yum Cha and cuisine at your own pace. Alternatively, book a day trip to nearby Macau and watch the famous House of Dancing Water Show.

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10/10 08, 22 - 25/10

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31/10 08, 22 - 15/11

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After breakfast, free of leisure, later afternoon transfer to airport for your flight back to Australia.

Day 16: Arrive Australia

Arrive home in the morning with a lifetime experience.

Day 08: Fengdu (B,L,D) Take a shore excursion to Fengdu, visiting either the “Ghost City”, known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill, or the new relocation village, built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam.

Inclusions

Easy Paced Our Easy Paced tours are generally suited for anyone. With shorter durations and a slower pace, you’ll be sure to maximise your enjoyment.

2019 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 27/03 - 11/04

$

200

Apr

$

200

17/04 - 02/05

MWT Suggestions Why not upgrade to Amenity Package during your 5 Days sailing on the Yangtze River for just $180/person. See page 16 for details.

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Today enjoy Shanghai city tour including visit to the Bund, People’s Square, Shanghai Museum, Chenghuang market old town, Xin Tian Di up Market area, after dinner travel up to the World Financial Centre for the panoramic view of Shanghai at night.

Arrive in Picturesque Chongqing in the morning at 8:00am, disembark the cruise after breakfast, transfer to downtown and start your city tour including a visit to the Erlin Park, People’s Hall and Three Gorges Museum, dedicated to protecting the history and culture of the Three Gorges area. After Sichuan Style hotpot lunch, touring to the Ancient Ciqikou Town, Huguang Guild Hall and the largest architectural complex of Guild Halls south of the Yangtze River. Overnight at Hilton Chongqing or similar.

Board your morning flight to Shanghai. Welcome to Shanghai ! Upon arrival, meet and transfer to Crowne Plaza Hotel Shanghai or similar for 3 nights stay.

China | Small Group Touring

Ancient Silk Road 17 Days

Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Jiayuguan, Turpan, Urumqi & Guangzhou Introduction

Map

The Silk Road is a historically important N No. of nights international trade route between China and Flight the Mediterranean. This journey gives you Coach the best chance to experience travel on the Urumqi Urumqinetworks extensive flights and railway across Turpan Turpan western China. The World Heritage listed site of Terracotta Warriors and Mogao Grottoes, 2N Kashgar the camelKashgar riding in the desert, the stunning Jiayuguan Jiayuguan Heavenly Lake, Mount Tian and unique Islamic culture will bring you a truly silk road adventure of a lifetime. Lanzhou

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1N

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Xi’an

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Yangtze RiverYangtze River Shigatse Jiuzhaigou (Nine VIllage Valley) Gyangtse

Perth Flying China Southern Shigatse Lhasa Airlines. Surcharge applies for Shigatse other city departure.Gyangtse

Lhasa

Single Room Supplement

Land Only Including Tipping

(15 Nights)

From $4,595 pp

Dali Yunnan

Nanjing Suzhou

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3N

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Gyangtse

From $1,495 pp

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Price [Fully Inclusive|Twin Share] From $5,495

Urumqi

Zhangjiajie Dali

Yunnan

Kunming 1N

Guilin OUT Guangzhou Guangzhou Hong Kong Macau

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Day 01: Australia - Beijing

Day 02: Beijing (B,L,SD)

Breakfast in the hotel. Highlights today include the tour to the Tiananmen Square, the largest city centre square of its kind in China; the Forbidden City, where thousands of palaces and spellbinding treasures of artworks will give you images of the royal life of Chinese emperors and concubines. Afternoon, tour of the incomparable Summer Palace. In the evening a feast of Peking duck. Acrobatic show is provided for the evening entertainment.

Day 03: Beijing (B,L)

Breakfast in the hotel. Today we explore the Great Wall, one of the world wonders. As you will climb to the top of the Great Wall, we advise you to wear comfortable walking shoes. Afternoon, tour to the famous Ming Tombs. Then, return to Beijing for free time shopping and walking in the famous Wangfujing Street, which is regarded as the First Street in China.

Day 04: Beijing-Xi’an (B,L,D)

Tour to the Temple of Heaven, the focus of this complex is the famed Hall of Prayer for a Good Harvest, a round edifice constructed of wood only without a single nail. Free time to visit the local markets in the afternoon. After early dinner, transfer to the railway station for overnight sleeper train to Xi’an, one of the seven ancient capital cities in China.

Day 05: Arrive Xian (L,D)

On arrival, transfer to Ramada Plaza Xian South Hotel for early check in if available. Visit Provincial History Museum where you can feast your eyes by thousands of treasures and precious historical relics.

Day 06: Xi’an (B,L,SD)

Breakfast in the hotel. Xian full day tour includes world famous 6,000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses buried with first the Chinese Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. After lunch, you will take a tour to the Wild Goose Pagoda, Dumpling Banquet in the evening followed by a show of Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing.

Day 07: Xi’an-Lanzhou (B,D)

Morning takes a tour to the Square of Bell and Drum Tower. you will also visit the Muslim Quarter and food market. Afternoon flight to the historic city of Lanzhou, located on the banks of the Huanghe (Yellow River), in a picturesque setting at the foot of the Lanshan Mountain Range. Enjoy famous Lanzhou Handmade Beef Noodle tonight.

Day 08: Lanzhou- Jiayuguan (B,L) Today’s City Tour includes a visit to White Pagoda Hill, Mount Wuqian, the Statue of Mother Huanghe, the old Huanghe Iron

Bridge and Water Wheel Park. Late afternoon transfer to the station to board your four-berth soft sleeper compartment on the overnight train to Jiayuguan. Dinner and beverages can be purchased in the train’s restaurant car.

Day 09: Jiayuguan (B,D)

Arrive Jiayuguan (the city at the western end of the Great Wall) in the morning. After breakfast visits the Jiayuguan Fort, with its impressive Gate Towers, from where you can get sweeping views of the desert, the oasis of Jiayuguan and the snow-capped mountains in a distance. Then going to the Jiuquan County for Night Glowing Cup Factory and Jiuquan Park. Stay overnight at Jiuquan.

Day 10: Jiayuguan - Dunhuang (B,D)

Breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the Railway Station for your express train to Dunhuang – the 2000-year oasis city, regarded by Silk Road travellers as “the first and last city in China”. Your sightseeing tour includes a visit to the spectacular sand dunes of Mingsha Hill and Crescent Moon Lake include camel riding.

Day 11: Dunhuang - Turpan (B,L)

Today’s tour takes you to the World Heritage listed Mogao Grottoes, to see magnificent Buddhist cave paintings and sculptures dating back to the 4th Century AD. Late Afternoon, travel to train station to catch the overnight train to Turpan. You will travel in a four berth soft-sleeper compartment. Dinner and beverages can be purchased in the train’s restaurant

Day 12: Turpan (B, D)

Arrive in the oasis city of Turpan in the morning. Today’s tour will take you to the Flaming Mountain, Sugong Tower and Karez -The ancient Karez system is comprised of a series of wells and linked underground channels that use gravity to bring ground water to the surface, usually far away from the source. and Grape Valley-this 8-kilometer (5-mile-) -long, half-a-kilometre (0.3 mile) -wide gorge, inhabited by about 6,000 people of the Uigur, Hui and Han, has more than 400 hectares of cultivated land, 220 hectares of which is dedicated to growing grapes, ancient JiaoHe City. In the evening enjoy a traditional Uyghur music, song and dance show.

Day 13: Turpan - Urumqi (B,L,D)

In the morning, travel to Urumqi – the furthest city in the world from any ocean. Situated in the foothills of snow-capped mountains, Urumqi comprises people from more than a dozen different ethnic backgrounds. Afternoon visits the stunningly beautiful Heavenly Lake, an alpine lake situated at an elevation of 1980 metres on the slopes of Mount Tian and surrounded by fir trees. Enjoy the Roast Lamb for your dinner.

Day 14: Urumqi (B,L)

After breakfast, travel by coach to the picturesque Nanshan grazing area, and the Urumqi Huts (Yurts) belonging to the local Kazakh tribes who live throughout this area of China. Afternoon visits the Bazaar free

market.

Day 15: Urumqi - Guangzhou (B)

Morning free at your leisure until transfer to Urumqi Airport for your flight to Guangzhou. Upon arrival, you will be met by the local tour guide who will check you in at the local hotel.

Day 16: Guangzhou - Australia (B)

Breakfast in the hotel then free for shopping or sightseeing until we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Australia

Day 17: Arrive Australia Arrive home in the morning Inclusions ■ Return international economy class airfares ■ Domestic airfare and taxes ■ Australia and China departure taxes ■ Tipping for guide and driver ■ Overnight soft sleeper train (quad share) ■ Current Airline Fuel levy-Subject to Change ■ Most of meals as indicated ■ Deluxe or local best accommodation with daily breakfast ■ All transportation, daily tours and admission fees ■ Professional English speaking guide ■ A MW Tours travel wallet

Exclusions ■ Travel insurance ■ Personal expenditures ■ Chinese visa fee

Departure Dates

2018 Dates

Surcharge

May 07/05 - 23/05

$

/

Jun

25/06 - 11/07

$

300

Jul

23/07 - 08/08

$

300

Aug 20/08 - 09/09

$

300

Sep Sep

$

/

10, 24 03/09 - 23/09

Active Paced Our Active Paced tours require good fitness. They may involve hiking, trekking and longer periods of walking. While travel can include overnighting on trains.level of fitness is required.

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China | Small Group Touring

Enjoy your morning flight from Australia. Welcome to Beijing! On arrival, you will be welcomed by the local tour guide who will check you in for 3 nights at Novotel Peace or similar.

China | Small Group Touring

Ancient Cities & Yangtze River Discovery 17 Days

Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Nanjing Yichang & Shanghai Introduction

This cultural tour takes you to discover many ancient cities throughout China and experience of ancient temples, streets, exquisite classical gardens and magnificent imperial gardens and Palaces, museums, Giant Panda as well as working canals and beautiful fresh water lakes. Your luxury Yangtze River cruise trip is a Perfect option to understand the civilisations of Yangtze, while Harbin enjoying the scenic view of Three Gorges. Urumqi Price [Fully Inclusive|Twin Share]

Map

Turpan

Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth

From $4,985

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Jiayuguan

Kashgar per person

Flying Cathay Pacific or Qantas

Single Room Supplement

From $1,485 pp

No. of nights Flight Train Cruise

Beijing

3N

IN

Land Only Including Tipping (15 Nights)

From $4,185 pp

3N

Xi’an

Yangtze River

Nanjing

Tibet Yichang Shigatse Gyangtse

Lhasa

Chengdu 2N

2N

Shanghai

2N

3N

Chongqing OUT

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Yunnan

Macau

Guangzhou Hong Kong

Day 01: Australia - Beijing

Day 02: Beijing (B,L,SD)

Breakfast in the hotel. Highlights today include the tour to the Tiananmen Square, the largest city centre square of its kind in China; the Forbidden City, where thousands of palaces and spellbinding treasures of art works will give you imagination of the royal life of Chinese emperors and concubines. Afternoon, tour of the incomparable Summer Palace. In the evening a feast of Peking duck. The acrobatic show is provided for the evening entertainment.

Day 03: Beijing (B,L)

Breakfast in the hotel. Today we explore the Great Wall, one of the world wonders. As you will climb to the top of the Great Wall, we advise you to wear comfortable walking shoes. Afternoon, tour to the famous Ming Tombs. Then, return to Beijing for free time shopping and walking in the famous Wangfujing Street, which is regarded as the First Street in China.

Day 04: Beijing - Xi’an (B,L,D)

Tour to the Temple of Heaven, the focus of this complex is the famed Hall of Prayer for a Good Harvest, a round edifice constructed of wood only without a single nail. Free time to visit local markets in the afternoon. After early dinner, Transfer to railway station for overnight sleeper train to Xi’an, one of the seven ancient capital cities in China.

After breakfast, board your high-speed train to Chongqing-the most populated city in China with 30 million people, a municipality that is situated at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jia Ling rivers and is the largest industrial centre of South West China. The Mountain City is famous for its super spicy Sichuan Hotpot and its bicycle-free hilly streets. On arrival, start your tour with Erling Park, the General Stilwell Museum. Later visit three Gorges Museum, dedicated to protecting the history and culture of the Three Gorges area. After dinner at a local restaurant, we board our luxurious Century Paragon cruise for a three-night course down the Yangtze River. You will visit the ancient temples and witness the stunning scenery and gorges that line the Yangtze’s banks. Overnight on board.

Day 10: Yangtze River Cruising/ Shibao Pagoda (B,L,D)

River briefing and the Captain’s Welcome Party, welcome dinner and crew cabaret. Morning Optional Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. Late afternoon shore excursion to Shibao Pagoda.

A morning optional tour is available to the White Emperor City at Fengjie County. Pass through the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge before taking an excursion of rowboat through the Shennong Stream. In the evening, sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. (River conditions and Authority permitting)

Day 12: Yichang - Nanjing (B,L)

On arrival, transfer to Ramada Plaza Xian South for early check in and rest if available. Visit Provincial History Museum where you can feast your eyes by thousands of treasures and precious historical relics.

Day 06: Xi’an (B,L,SD)

Day 13: Nanjing (B,L,D)

Breakfast in the hotel. Xian full day tour includes world famous 6,000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses buried with first the Chinese Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. After lunch, you will take a tour to the Wild Goose Pagoda, Dumpling Banquet in the evening followed by a show of Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing.

Day 07: Xi’an - Chengdu (B,D)

Morning takes a tour to the Square of Bell and Drum Tower. You will also visit the Muslim Quarter and food market. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chengdu-The capital of Sichuan Province. On arrival, meet and transfer to Crowe Plaza Hotel or similar for 2 nights stay, Enjoy delicious Sichuan Hot pot dinner.

Day 08: Chengdu (B,L)

This morning visit Giant Panda Reserve to see these famous animals in an environment similar to their natural habitat, back to Chengdu for lunch and city tour in the afternoon with free shopping time.

Day 09: Chengdu-ChongqingEmbark Cruise (B,D)

Day 17: Arrive Australia Inclusions ■ International & Domestic airfares ■ Australia and China departure taxes ■ Tipping for guide and driver ■ Overnight soft sleeper train (quad share) ■ Current Airline Fuel levy - Subject to Change ■ Most of meals as indicated ■ 5* accommodation with buffet breakfast ■ 5* Luxury Century Paragon Cruise with balcony cabin ■ All transportation, daily tours and admission fees ■ Professional English speaking guides. ■ A MW Tours travel wallet

Day 11: Shennong Stream Pea Pod Boat Excursion (B,L,D)

Morning excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Arrival in Yichang at 12:30pm approximately and disembark. You will be transferred to the train station and board the bullet train to ancient capital city Nanjing. On arrival, transfer to hotel for 2 nights stay at Grand Hotel or similar. Enjoy the rest of day at leisure.

Day 05: Arrive Xian (L,D)

Morning free at your leisure, enjoy last minute shopping or further explore the fascinating city until we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. If you have never tried the Maglev train ride, it is your chance to take the train to the airport!

Exclusions ■ Travel insurance ■ Compulsory service charge RMB150/ person ($30) payable upon boarding your cruise ■ Personal expenditures ■ Chinese visa fee

Departure Dates

2018 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 19/03 - 04/04

$

/

Apr

02/04 - 18/04

$

200

Apr

30/04 - 16/05

$

200

Visit the Dr Sun Yat San Mausoleum and surroundings. Nanjing Museum, Yangtze River Bridge, ancient Ming Dynasty City Wall and Confucius Temple Market and Qinhuai River. Overnight in Nanjing

May 07/05 - 23/05

$

/

Sep May 28/05 10, 24 - 13/06

$

/

Day 14: Nanjing - Shanghai (B,D)

Oct Jun

08, 22 25/06 - 11/07

$

400

Sep July 23/07 10, 24 - 08/08

$

/

Oct Sep

08, 22 03/09 - 19/09

$

/

Sep

17/09 - 03/10

$

400

Oct

08/10 - 24/10

$

200

Oct

29/10 - 14/11

$

/

Nov 19/11 - 05/12

$

/

After breakfast, transfer to the railway station to board a bullet train to Shanghai with an average speed of 240KM/hour. On arrival, transfer to visit Shanghai Museum and visit Jade Buddha Temple. After dinner travel up to the viewing platform of the Oriental Pearl Tower (third highest tower in the world) for spectacular views of the city by night. Overnight at The Crowne Plaza Hotel Shanghai or similar

Day 15: Shanghai (B,L)

This morning we visit the historic Bund (one of the world’s best preserved examples of Art-Deco architecture, located adjacent to the Huangpu River), the famous Nanjing Road Shopping District. Later visit the bustling Chenghuang Market in the old town area, then visit Xin Tian Di upmarket area.

Day 16: Shanghai - Australia (B)

2019 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 25/03 - 10/04

$

400

May 15/05 - 31/05

$

400

Moderate Paced

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China | Small Group Touring

Enjoy your morning flight from Australia. Welcome to Beijing! On arrival, you will be greeted by the local tour guide who will check you in for 3 nights at Novotel Peace or similar.

China | Small Group Touring

Majestic Yangtze 18 Days

Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuhan, Yichang, Fengdu, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xian & Beijing Introduction

Begin in the cosmopolitan Shanghai and cruise the majestic and mysterious Yangtze with its spectacular view of Three Gorges. Visit two wonders of the world-Terra Cotta Warriors and Great Wall in ancient capital Xi’an and current capital Beijing and much more. This special JourneyHarbin we designed for you goes beyond Yangtze River to experience the incredible history and culture of this amazing country you have always dreamed of, with full of unexpected surprise. Urumqi

Turpan Price [Fully Inclusive|Twin Share] Kashgar

From $5,985 per person

Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Jiayuguan Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth

Map N

Beijing 3N

No. of nights Flight Train Cruise

Flying Cathay Pacific. Adelaide passenger may involve domestic add on ticket at extra cost

OUT 2N

Single Room Supplement

Xi’an

Land Only Including Tipping (16 Nights)

Yangtze River

From

$1,885 Tibet pp Shigatse Gyangtse

Day 01: Australia - Shanghai

From $5,185 pp Lhasa

Board your morning flight ex Australia. Welcome to Shanghai! Upon arrival, meet and transfer to Sunrise On The Bund or similar for 3 nights stay.

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Nanjing Yichang Chengdu

Day 02: Shanghai Dali (B,L,D)

3N

Shanghai

4N

Fengdu

2N

Chongqing

IN

1N

1N

Today enjoy Shanghai city tour including a visit to the Bund, People’s Square, Shanghai Museum, Chenghuang Market Old Town, Xin Tian Di up Market area, after dinner travel up to the World Financial Centre for the

panoramic view of Shanghai at night.

Day 03: Shanghai (B)

Enjoy a free day in Shanghai or take an optional tour to visit nearby garden city Suzhou and its classical Chinese gardens and

the famous silk mill. Overnight in Shanghai.

After Breakfast, we take the high-speed rail to Nanjing and enjoy full day sightseeing of this ancient capital, a city tour includes The Ming Dynasty City Wall Museum and a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple; Overnight stay at Sheraton Nanjing or similar

Day 05: Nanjing - Yichang (B,D)

Free at leisure until transfer to the railway station for your high-speed rail to Yichang. On arrival, transfer to have a local dinner before check-in at Victoria cruise terminal for your exciting 5 days Yangtze River cruise. Overnight on board.

Day 06: Yichang - Xiling Gorge Three Gorges Dam (B,L,D)

This morning, sail through Gezhou Dam near Yichang. In the afternoon, visit the Three Gorges Dam, the largest in the world. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. Later today, enter the Three Gorges Dam ship locks.

Day 07 - 08: On Board Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)

Enjoy the excellent on board services and various activities while sailing through the Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. Shore excursions to Goddess stream or Shennong stream (depending on river condition) with an optional excursion to White Emperor City. Next day enjoy an excursion to Shibaozhai with an optional excursion to Fengdu.

Day 09: Chongqing (B,L)

Arrive Picturesque Chongqing in the morning at 8:00am, disembark the cruise after breakfast, transfer to downtown and start your city tour including a visit to the Erlin Park, People’s Hall and Three Gorges Museum, dedicated to protecting the history and culture of the Three Gorges area. After Sichuan Style hotpot lunch, touring to the Ancient Ciqikou Town, Huguang Guild Hall and the largest architectural complex of Guild Halls south of the Yangtze River. Overnight at Hilton Chongqing or similar.

Day 10: Chongqing - Chengdu (B,L)

Free at leisure until transfer to board your express train to Chengdu. The capital city of Sichuan province. After lunch, travel out of town to visit Panda breeding centre where you can see the giant panda and little panda. Check in at Hilton Hotel or similar for 2 nights stay.

Day 11: Chengdu (B,L,D)

Day 12: Chengdu - Xian (B, D)

Morning flight to Xian. On arrival, meet and transfer to visit Drum and bell tower, walk on the city wall and Muslim quarter and food market! Enjoy sumptuous Dumpling banquet followed by Tang Dynasty show. Overnight at Golden Flower Hotel.

Day 13: Xian (B,L)

Explore one of the eight wonders of the world-Terracotta Warriors and horses. Visit Shaanxi history museum on the way back to downtown Xian.

Day 14: Xian-Beijing (B,D)

After breakfast, fly to Beijing, the capital of China. Visit Summer Palace and copy market if time permits. Enjoy local delicacy-Peking Roast Duck at the local famous restaurant.

Day 15: Beijing (B,L)

After breakfast, visit the Great wall-The symbol of China. Walk on the Great Wall and enjoy the panoramic views. There is an old saying that “you haven’t been to China until you have climbed the Great Wall”. Later visit Ming Tomb which was built underground.

Day 16: Beijing (B,L,D)

Highlights today include the tour to the Tiananmen Square, the largest city centre square of its kind in China; the Forbidden City, where thousands of palaces and spellbinding treasures of artworks will give you images of the royal life of Chinese emperors and concubines. Afternoon, tour of the incomparable Summer Palace. The acrobatic show is provided for the evening entertainment.

Day 17: Beijing-Australia (B)

Free at your leisure before you are transferred to the airport to board your overnight flight home.

Day 18: Arrive Australia

Inclusions China | Small Group Touring

Day 04: Shanghai - Nanjing (B,L,D)

ancient street, Kuanzhai Alley and Takooli upmarket area. Dinner enjoys authentic Sichuan style set menu. An Optional Face changing cultural show can be arranged tonight if time permits.

■ Return international economy class airfares ■ Domestic airfare and taxes ■ High speed rail ticket Shanghai-Nanjing, Chongqing -Chengdu ■ Australia and China departure taxes ■ Current Airline Fuel levy - Subject to Change ■ Tipping for guide and driver ■ Most of meals as indicated ■ 5* accommodation with buffet breakfast ■ 5* luxury Victoria Cruise Balcony cabin ■ All transportation, daily tours and admission fees ■ Professional English speaking guides ■ A MW Tours travel wallet

Exclusions ■ Travel insurance ■ Compulsory service charge RMB150/ person ($30) payable upon boarding your cruise ■ Personal expenditures ■ Chinese visa fee

Departure Dates

2018 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 21/03 - 07/04

$

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Apr

04/04 - 21/04

$

200

May 02/05 - 19/05

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May 23/05 - 09/06

$

/

Sep Jun

10, 24 20/06 - 07/07

$

200

Oct Aug 29/08 08, 22 - 15/09

$

/

Sep Sep

10, 24 26/09 - 13/10

$

200

Oct Oct

08, 22 10/10 - 27/10

$

200

Sep Oct

31/10 10, 24 - 17/11

$

/

Oct Nov 21/11 08, 22 - 08/12

$

/

2019 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 27/03 - 13/04

$

200

Apr

$

200

17/04 - 04/05

Arrive home in the morning

Easy Paced Our Easy Paced tours are generally suited for anyone. With shorter durations and a slower pace, you’ll be sure to maximise your enjoyment.

MWT Suggestions Why not upgrade Amenity Package during your 5 Days sailing on the Yangtze for just $180? Refer page 16 for details.

After breakfast, visit Sichuan Cuisine Museum with a cooking class demonstration. Back to Chengdu in the afternoon and visit Jingli 36

China | Small Group Touring

Treasures of China 21 Days

Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chengdu, Chongqing, Fengdu Yichang, Nanjing, Hangzhou & Shanghai Introduction

China is a truly amazing country, offering an exceptional and unique experience! This tour showcases some of China’s most wonderful attractions, not only cultural and historical but also hidden treasures. Discover the ancient Forbidden City, walk along the Great Wall, witness the thousands of terracotta warriors, cuddle Giant Panda, Cruise along Li River and Magnificent Yangtze River, stopover at ancient capital of six dynasties-Nanjing and ended in the cosmopolitan Shanghai. This incredible 21 day tour operates in the best season of the year with stunning scenery, combined Harbin with all modes of transportation including overnight sleeper train, cruise boat, coach and flight, will definitely feast your eyes and capture your imagination. So come and join this once in a life journey and experience so many wonders of China. Urumqi

Price [Fully Inclusive|Twin Share] Turpan Kashgar

From $6,885 per person

Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Jiayuguan Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide Flying Qantas or Cathay Pacific. Adelaide passenger may involve domestic add on ticket at extra cost

Single Room Supplement

From $1,985 pp Tibet

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No. of nights Flight

Beijing

3N

Train

IN

Cruise

Land Only Including Tipping

3N

(19 Nights)

Xi’an

Yangtze River

Nanjing 2N

From $6,085 pp

OUT

1N 1N

Shigatse Gyangtse

Lhasa

Chengdu 2N Chongqing

1N

Fengdu

2N

Enjoy your morning flight to Beijing. Welcome to Beijing! On arrival, meet and transfer to Nikko New Century Hotel or similar for 3 nights stay.

Day 02: Beijing (B,L,SD)

Highlights today include the tour to the Tiananmen Square, the largest city centre 37

Hangzhou

1N

2N

Day 01: Australia - Beijing

1N

Shanghai

square of its kind in China; the Forbidden City, where thousands of palaces and spellbinding treasures of artworks will give you images of the royal life of Chinese emperors and concubines. Afternoon tour of the incomparable Summer Palace. In the evening a feast of Peking duck. The acrobatic show is provided for the evening entertainment.

Guilin

Day 03: Beijing (B,L)

Day excursion to the Great Wall, one of the worldSanya wonders. Afternoon, tour to the famous Ming Tombs. Then, return to Beijing for free time shopping and walking in the famous Wangfujing Street, which is regarded as the First Street in China.

Day 04: Beijing - Xi’an (B,L,D)

Day 05: Arrive Xian (L,D)

On arrival, transfer to Golden Flower Hotel for early check in if available. Visit Provincial History Museum where you can feast your eyes by thousands of treasures and precious historical relics. You will also visit the Muslim Quarter and food market.

Day 06: Xi’an (B,L,SD)

Breakfast in the hotel. Xian full day tour includes world famous 6,000 life-size Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses buried with first the Chinese Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. After lunch, you will take a tour to the Wild Goose Pagoda, Dumpling Banquet in the evening followed by a show of Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing.

Day 07: Xi’an - Guilin (B,D)

Morning takes a tour to the Square of Bell and Drum Tower. Fly to Guilin and overnight at Sheraton Hotel or similar for 3 nights stay

Days 08-09: Guilin - Yangshuo (Li River Cruise) - Guilin (B,L)

Relax on a spectacular Li River Cruise, whilst enjoying the breathtaking views as we travel to the town of Yangshuo. The following morning enjoys a visit to the colourful local markets before returning to Guilin by bus, visiting the Seven Star Cave, located in Seven Star Park, along the way.

Day 10: Guilin - Chengdu (B,L,D)

After breakfast, Visit Guilin’s landmarkElephant Trunk Hill and Mt Diecai to view the stunning karst landscape before flying to the Chengdu, The capital of Sichuan Province. On arrival, meet and transfer to Sheraton Hotel or similar for 2 nights stay, Enjoy delicious Sichuan Hotpot dinner and followed by famous Face Changing Cultural Show.

Day 11: Chengdu - Giant Panda Reserve (B,L)

This morning visit Giant Panda reserve to see these famous animals in an environment similar to their natural habitat, later drive back to Chengdu and visit local tea houses and ancient street of Jingli.

Day 12: Chengdu - Chongqing (B,L)

Morning visit Sichuan Cuisine Museum with a cooking class demonstration. Afternoon, travel by bullet train this morning to Chongqing-the most high-density city in China with 30 million people. The Mountain City is famous for its super spicy Sichuan Hotpot and its bicycle-free hilly streets. Overnight in Chongqing.

Day 13: Chongqing - Three Gorges Cruise (B,L)

Start your tour this morning visiting Erling Park, the General Stilwell Museum. Also visit Three Gorges Museum which dedicated to protecting the history and culture of the Three Gorges area. Afternoon visit Hanging house –Hongyadong and Ciqikou old town. Free time shopping in downtown before transferring to cruise terminal to board your Victoria cruise. Overnight on board.

Day 14-15: Scenic Cruising on Three Gorges (B,L,D)

Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai with an optional excursion to Fengdu. The following day you will sail through Qutang Gorge and cruise around Wu Gorge. Shore excursion to Goddess Stream or Shennong stream depends on the river condition with an optional excursion to White Emperor City. Enjoy various onboard activities ,lectures or simply sit back and enjoy the stunning views of the river.

Day 16: Three Gorges Dam - Yichang - Nanjing (B, L) Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam in Xiling Gorge; it is the largest dam in the world. Disembark the cruise in the late morning and transfer to rail way station for your high-speed train to Nanjing. On arrival, meet and transfer to Hilton Nanjing for overnight stay.

Day 17: Nanjing (B,L,D)

Visit Nanjing, where you will tour the Sun Yat– Sen Memorial, Ming Dynasty City wall and a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple. (we will ship your luggage to your hotel in Shanghai, overnight bag is needed for your night in Hangzhou)

Day 18: Nanjing-Hangzhou (B,L)

Morning bullet train to picturesque Hangzhou. Enjoy a boat ride on the west lake and sample the famous Dragonwell green tea farm. Later visit Linying Temple will conclude your day trip. Overnight at Crowne Plaza Hangzhou or similar

Day 19: Hangzhou - Shanghai (B,L)

High-speed train to Shanghai- China’s dynamic international commercial centre, spend some time to visit Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Chenghuang Market-The old town and famous Nanjing Road pedestrian street. Check in at the Sunrise On The Bund Hotel or similar. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 20: Shanghai - Australia (B)

Free at your leisure to enjoy the best Shanghai has to offer! Enjoy foot massage, sample street food, visit local market or shop till you drop. Meet at your hotel in late afternoon and transfer to airport for your homebound flight !

Day 21: Arrive Australia

Arrive home today with lifetime experience of China !

Inclusions China | Small Group Touring

Tour to the Temple of Heaven, the focus of this complex is the famed Hall of Prayer for a Good Harvest, a round edifice constructed of wood only without a single nail. Free time to visit local markets in the afternoon. After early dinner, transfer to railway station for overnight sleeper train to Xi’an, one of the seven ancient capital cities in China.

■ International & Domestic airfares ■ Australia and China departure taxes ■ Current Airline Fuel levy - Subject to Change ■ Soft sleeper train ticket from Beijing to Xian (quad share) ■ Tipping for guide and driver during the tour ■ Most of meals as indicated ■ 5* accommodation with buffet breakfast ■ 5* luxury Victoria cruise Balcony cabin ■ All transportation, daily tours and admission fees ■ Professional English speaking guide. ■ A MW Tours travel wallet

Exclusions ■ Travel insurance ■ Compulsory service charge RMB150/ person ($30) payable upon boarding your cruise ■ Personal expenditures ■ Chinese visa fee

Departure Dates

2018 Dates Apr

Surcharge

02/04 - 22/04

$

300

May 07/05 - 27/05

$

/

May 28/05 - 17/06

$

/

Sep

03/09 - 23/09

$

300

Sep Oct

10, 24 08/10 - 28/10

$

500

Oct Oct

08, 22 29/10 - 18/11

$

500

2019 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 25/03 - 14/04

$

500

Apr

$

500

15/04 - 05/05

Moderate Paced Our Moderate Paced tours may include longer drives, longer periods on foot and some climbing of stairs.

MWT Suggestions Why not upgrade Amenity Package during your 4 Days sailing on the Yangtze River for just $180/person. See page 16 for details.

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China Grand Tour 27 Days

Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing, Yichang, Fengdu,Harbin Chongqing, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Chengdu, Guilin & Kunming Urumqi

Price [Fully Inclusive|Twin Share] Turpan

Map

Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth andJiayuguan Adelaide

Kashgar

From $7,985

N

Flight

Flying Cathay Pacific. Adelaide passenger may involve domestic add on ticket at extra cost

per person

Single Room Supplement

From $2,485 pp

IN 1N

2N

Yangtze River

From $7,185 pp

3N

Lhasa

Day 01: Australia - Beijing

Fly to Beijing. On arrival, check in at Nikko New Century hotel for 3 nights stay.

Breakfast in the hotel. Highlights today include the tour to the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the incomparable Summer Palace. Dinner enjoy a feast of Peking duck followed by the famous Acrobatic show

Day 03: Beijing (B,L)

Excursion to the Great Wall after breakfast. Afternoon, tour to the famous Ming Tombs. Return to Beijing for free time shopping and walking in the famous Wangfujing Street.

Day 04: Beijing - Xi’an (B,L,D)

Tour to the Temple of Heaven. Free time to

Xi’an Nanjing 1N

Jiuzhaigou

1N 2N

Yichang Chengdu 2N

Dali

Day 02: Beijing (B,L,SD)

3N

Cruise

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Beijing

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4N

Fengdu Chongqing 1N

Kunming

visit local markets in the afternoon. After early dinner, overnight express sleeper train to Xi’an.

Day 05: Arrive Xian (L,D)

On arrival, transfer to Golden Flower Hotel for early check in and rest if available. Visit Provincial History museum where you can feast your eyes by thousands of treasures and precious historical relics.

Day 06: Xi’an (B,L,SD)

Today’s full day tour includes world famous 6,000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Wild Goose Pagoda, Dumpling Banquet in the evening followed by a show of Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing.

Day 07: Xi’an - Shanghai (B,L)



Shanghai

3N

Guilin OUT

Morning takes a tour to the Square of Bell and Drum Tower. you will also visit the Muslim quarter and food market. Afternoon flight to Sanya Shanghai, on arrival transfer to Sunrise On The Bund Hotel or similar for 3 nights stay.

Day 08: Shanghai City tour (B,L,D)

Today enjoy Shanghai city tour including a visit to the Bund, People’s Square, Shanghai Museum, Chenghuang Market Old Town, Xin Tian Di up Market area, after dinner travel up to the World Financial Centre for the panoramic view of Shanghai at night.

Day 09: Shanghai (B)

Free at leisure to enjoy this charming city at your own pace.

Morning transfer to Suzhou and visit Santang water town, humble administrators garden, a famous silk factory and embroidery Institute. Late afternoon train to Nanjing-the ancient capital of six dynasties. Overnight at Sofitel Nanjing or similar.

Day 11: Nanjing (B,L,D)

Full day shore excursion of ancient city Nanjing, visit The Ming Dynasty City Wall Museum and a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple.

Day 12: Nanjing - Yichang (B,D)

After breakfast, free until transfer to railway station for your high-speed train to Yichang. Meet and greet then transfer to have local dinner before check in at cruise terminal for your 4 nights upstream cruise along the Yangtze. (The cruise excursion itinerary is subject to change)

Day 13: Yichang - Xiling Gorge Three Gorges Dam (B,L,D)

This morning, sail through Gezhou Dam near Yichang and visit the Three Gorges Dam, the largest in the world. Sail through Xiling Gorge, later enter the Three Gorges Dam ship locks.

Day 14: Wu Gorge - Qutang Gorge Shennong Stream (B,L,D) Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty and forest covered mountains. Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the most dramatic gorge. Take an excursion through the Shennong Stream Small Gorges.

Day 15: Fengdu (B,L,D)

Take a shore excursion to Fengdu, visiting either the “Ghost City”, known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill, or the new relocation village, built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam.

Day 16: Chongqing - Jiuzhaigou (B,L)

Arrive Picturesque Chongqing in the morning. After disembarkation, start your city tour including a visit to the Hongyadong hanging houses and Ciqikou old town. Enjoy the panoramic view of the mountain city from Erling Park. After lunch, transfer to airport for your flight to Jiuzhaigou, Known as Nine Village Valley. Overnight in Huanglong.

Day 17: Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou (B,L,D)

Morning visit Huanglong Valley-a magic landscape of limestone formations made up of thousands of pools spread along the valley floor, 5 waterfalls, 4 caves and 3 ancient temples, later afternoon transfer to your hotel

in the Valley.

Day 18: Jiuzhaigou (B,L)

Spend a day on exploring the beautiful valley famous as world heritage site. Entering the valley is being transferred into a fairyland where crystal clear lakes gather at the foot of the waterfall and rich colour forests, with lush green meadows are dotted with flowers. One of the world’s most splendid paintings unfolds along this scenic valley.

last minute shopping before transferring to the airport for your flight home.

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Day 10: Shanghai - Suzhou Nanjing (B,L,D)

Day 27: Arrive Australia

Day 19 Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu (B,D)

Fly to Chengdu and visit Panda Breed Centre. Optional Face Changing Cultural Show can be arranged tonight if time permits. Check in at Grand Mercure Chengdu for two nights stay.

Day 20: Chengdu (B,L)

Morning drive to Dujiangyan ancient irrigation system. After lunch visit Sichuan Cuisine Museum with a cooking class demonstration. Back to Chengdu for overnight stay.

Inclusions ■ International & Domestic airfares ■ Australia and China departure taxes ■ Current Airline Fuel levy - Subject to Change ■ Soft sleeper train ticket from Beijing to Xian (quad share) ■ High speed train tickets (Suzhou-NanjingYichang) ■ Tipping for guide and driver during the tour ■ Most of meals as indicated ■ 5* accommodation with buffet breakfast ■ 5* luxury Victoria cruises ■ All transportation, daily tours and admission fees ■ Professional English speaking guide ■ A MW Tours travel wallet

Day 21: Chengdu - Guilin (B,L)

Full day tour in Chengdu including a visit to the nearby ancient town: Huanglongxi. Come back to the city in the afternoon and visit Jingli street and Kuanzhai old alley. Your free time to do some souvenir shopping and enjoy a cup of tea at the traditional tea house. Evening flight to Guilin.

Day 22: Guilin (B,L) After breakfast, visit the Elephant Trunk Hill and the beautiful Reed Flute Caves, after lunch, enjoy souvenir shopping, stroll along the two rivers and four lakes around the city. Day 23: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin (B,L,D)

After breakfast, board a Li river cruise boat for the scenically beautiful journey to the town of Yangshuo. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on board. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the streets and shopping in this small market town.

Day 24: Guilin-Kunming (B,D)

Fly to Kunming. On arrival, visit Western Hill and Dragon Gate for spectacular city view. Enjoy Yunnan style mushroom dinner tonight. Check in hotel for 2 nights stay.

Day 25: Kunming - Stone Forest Kunming (B,L,D)

After breakfast, you will travel by coach to the stone forest-a captivating maze of jagged limestone, which is truly one of the world’s most amazing natural landscapes.

Day 26: Kunming - Australia (B)

Exclusions ■ Travel insurance ■ Compulsory service charge RMB150/ person ($30) payable upon boarding your cruise ■ Personal expenditures ■ Chinese Visa

Departure Dates

2018 Dates Apr

Surcharge

02/04 - 28/04

$

300

May 07/05 - 02/06

$

/

Jun

28/05 - 23/06

$

/

Sep

03/09 - 29/03

$

300

Sep Oct

10, 24 08/10 - 03/11

$

500

Oct Oct

08, 22 29/10 - 24/11

$

500

2019 Dates

Surcharge

Mar 25/03 - 20/04

$

500

Apr

$

500

15/04 - 11/05

Moderate Paced Our Moderate Paced tours may include longer drives, longer periods on foot and some climbing of stairs.

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Independent Touring [China] Independent touring is a great way to travel individually with great flexibility. Whether you are families with small children, groups of friends wishing to travel on an exclusive tour or travellers with special requirement. If you are the type of traveller who prefers travel arrangement with great flexibility, then our daily departure independent tour options are perfect for you. Here are the general inclusions and exclusions. Please note it may vary from each tours.

General Inclusions ■ Superior class hotel with daily breakfast ■ Admission fee ■ Daily transfers during the tour

■ Chinese local meals as indicated ■ Return airport transfers ■ English speaking local guide

General Exclusions ■ Tipping at own discretion ■ Shoulder & peak season surcharges

■ Personal expenses ■ Hotel upgrade options & any airfares

You can mix and match to create your own unique itinerary. Please contact our Reservations team if you wish to make any alternations to your liking and we will get back to you with the personalised proposal.

Beijing Stopover 4 Days Day 2: Beijing (B,L)

After hotel breakfast, Highlights today includes the tour to the Tiananmen Square, the largest city centre square of its kind in China; the Forbidden City, where thousands of palaces and spellbinding treasures of artworks will give you images of the royal life of Chinese emperors and concubines. Visit the incomparable Summer Palace in the afternoon.

Day 3: Beijing (B,L)

Departure from Beijing From $550/person [Twin Share] Day 1: Beijing

On arrival, you will be welcomed by the local tour guide who will check you in at Novotel Beijing for a 3 nights stay.

After breakfast, Day excursion to the Great Wall, one of the world wonders. As you will climb to the top of the Great Wall, we advise you to wear comfortable walking shoes. Afternoon, visit the famous Ming Tombs. Then return to Beijing for free time shopping and walking in the famous Wangfujing Street, which is regarded as the First Street in China.

Day 4: Beijing (B)

After breakfast, Tour to Temple of Heaven, the focus of this complex is the famed Hall of Prayer for a Good Harvest, a round edifice constructed of wood only without a single nail. After lunch, transfer to airport.

Xi’an Stopover 4 Days Departure from Xi’an From $648/person [Twin Share] Day 1: Xi’an

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your Xian hotel for 3 nights stay.

Day 2: Xi’an (B,L)

Full day tour in Xian visits Banpo Neolithic Village, Museum of TerraCotta Warriors and Horses, after lunch visit Emperor Qinshihuang Mausoleum-Sightseeing and Short visit at the Terra-Cotta Replication

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Factory on the way back to downtown. Overnight stay in Xian

Day 3: Xi’an (B,L)

Enjoy another fabulous day out to visit Xian’s famous site. The Big Goose Pagoda(with an option for an interior visit) ,Xi’an Ancient City Wall, after a Local Lunch visit The Shaanxi History Museum and The Bell Tower and The Drum Tower Plaza. Back to hotel in the late afternoon - Muslim Quarter

Day 4: Depart Xi’an

Breakfast in the hotel, Free until transfer to Airport for your next flight

Guilin Stopover 4 Days Breakfast in the hotel, board a Li River cruise boat for the scenically beautiful journey to the town of Yangshuo. During the cruise, you will pass by the fantastically shaped peaks that have been the inspiration for so many Chinese classical landscape artists. On arrival in Yangshuo spend some time exploring the streets and shopping in this small market town, then travel back to Guilin by coach.

Day 3: Guilin (B,L)

Departure from Guilin From $725/person [Twin Share] Day 1: Guilin

After breakfast, enjoy full day city tour visit Reed Flute Cave and Fubo Hill. After Local lunch, visit Elephant Trunk Hill and Seven Star Park. Spend some time to do some typical Chinese shopping on the way back

Day 4: Guilin (B)

Breakfast in the hotel, then transfer to airport for your next flight

Upon arrival in Guilin, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your 3 nights stay.

Guangzhou Stopover 3 Days Day 1: Guangzhou

Upon arrival at the Capital City of Canton Province-Guangzhou, transfer to Holiday Inn or similar for 2 nights stay

Day 2: Guangzhou (B,L)

Today’s tour includes Chen Family Temple, Dr Sun Yat San Memorial, Five Rams Statue in Yuexiu Park, free shopping at Beijing Road or Shangxiajiu shopping street. Back to hotel for overnight

Day 3: Guangzhou (B)

Departure from Guangzhou From $445/person [Twin Share]

Free to explore the city until transfer to airport for your next flight

Hong Kong Stopover 4 Days bargain place Stanley Market is included and last but not least, you will ride the Rickshaw style Open Top Bus to explore many Heritage sites of Hong Kong.

Day 3: Hongkong (B,L)

Full day tour. Visit beautiful Cheung Sha Beach, Ngong Ping Village, one way Sky Rail to Lantau Island, see Giant Buddha, tour the Po Lin Monastery and enjoy Chinese Vegetarian Lunch.

Day 4: Depart Hongkong (B) Transfer to airport

Departure from Hong Kong From $775/person [Twin Share] Day 1: Arrive Hongkong

Upon arrival in Hong Kong, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your 3-night stay.

Day 2: Hongkong (B)

Deluxe Hong Kong Island Tour with hotel transfers -5 hours: This classic tour includes riding the Peak Tram to visit Victoria Peak, follow by entering Sky Terrace 428 – the highest viewing platform in Hong Kong. Afterwards, the tour will visit Aberdeen Fishing Village (old Hong Kong) and you may choose to ride the sampan (own expense). A visit to great

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Day 2: Guilin-Li River Cruise (B,L)

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Shanghai and Mt. Huang 5 Days Day 2 Mt. Huang (L,D)

Arrive Mt. Huang in the morning, the most stunning natural wonders of the World. Take the cable car to the peak. Full day explore the magnificent Mountain viewing imposing rocks, distinctively shaped pine trees, ever-changing mist and clouds. Overnight at Shilin Hotel or similar 4* on the top of mountain

Day 3 Mt. Huang (B,D)

Free in the morning watching the sunrise, morning exercise on the mountain at your own leisure until transfer by cable car to the bottom of the mountain. Transfer to visit ancient town of Tunxi, stay overnight

Day 4 Mt. Huang/Shanghai (B,L)

Departure from Shanghai From $1,275/person [Twin Share]

Morning visit nearby villages and experience the local lifestyle such as Hong Cun Village or Yixian County, back to Tunxi and board your overnight train to Shanghai

Day 1 Shanghai Transfer to Railway station from your hotel in Shanghai to board your overnight train to Mt. Huang

Day 5 Shanghai

Upon arrival, Transfer to your hotel or airport for your following trip.

Shanghai Stopover 4 Days Day 2 Shanghai (B,L)

Enjoy a full day city tour including a visit to City God Temple, Yu Garden, The Bund, Old French Concession, Pudong New Financial Area, Shanghai 2010 Expo Park, Old Residential Long Tang.

Day 3 Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai (B,L)

Departure from Shanghai From $628/person [Twin Share] Day 1 Shanghai

This morning you will be transferred to nearby city Suzhou which is famous for Classical Chinese gardens and Silk industry. Your day tour to Suzhou will include Suzhou Lingering Garden, Ancient Suzhou Silk Museum, Zhou Zhuang Water Village.Drive back to Shanghai and dropoff service at your hotel.

Day 4 Shanghai (B)

Free at your leisure until we transfer you to Shanghai Airport for your next flight.

On arrival, transfer to Sunrise on the Bund Hotel for 3 nights stay.

5* Yangtze River Cruises Upstream 5 Days Day 2-4 Onboard Yangtze River cruise (B,L,D)

Your luxury cruise will take you deep into the heartland of Central China through the famous Yangtze Three Gorges with their spectacular mountain and cliff scenery. Daily off shore excursions will enable you to explore the spectacular Lesser Three Gorges, Ghost City-Fengdu, etc. Evening entertainment will include the Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Dinners and traditional Chinese Culture shows performed by crew members. The breathtaking scenery of the Yangtze Valley is an experience you will never forget...

Departure from Yichang From $799/person [Twin Share] Day 1 Yichang On arrival, meet and transfer to board your luxury 5* Century cruise boat for your 4 nights stay.

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Day 5 Chongqing (B)

After our morning arrival in Chongqing, you will be met and transferred to airport or train/bus station for your following journey

Nine Villages Valley (Jiuzhaigou) 3 Days Upon arrival, transfer to visit Huanglong Valley-a magic landscape of limestone formations made up of thousands of pools spread along the valley floor, 5 waterfalls, 4 caves and 3 ancient temples, later afternoon transfer to your hotel for 2 nights stay.

Day 2 Jiuzhaigou (B,L,D)

Departure from Jiuzhaigou From $795/person [Twin Share]

Spend a day on exploring the beautiful valley famous as world heritage site. Entering the valley is being transferred into a fairyland where crystal clear lakes gather at the foot of the waterfall and rich colour forests, with lush green meadows are dotted with flowers. One of the world’s most splendid paintings unfolds along this scenic valley. After dinner transfer back to your hotel.

Day 3 Jiuzhaigou (B)

Free until transfer to JiuHuang airport for your next trip.

Avatar ZhangJiaJie 4 Days Day 2-3 Zhangjiajie (B,L,D)

Spend two days on exploring Zhangjiajie in depth. You will enjoy the breathtaking scenery with a grand mix of subtropical forests, waterfalls, mountain ranges and majestic valleys. With mountain ranges and valleys as the background, the scenery of this entire area is often described as a “goddess dancing on a heavenly stage”. The famous attractions include the summit of Huangshizhai, the crystal clear waters of Golden Whip Stream, cruise on romantic Lake Baofeng, Largest Cave in Asia-Huanglong Cave and finally a Tianzishan scenic area for the stunning views of mountains and valleys.

Departure from ZhangJiaJie From $995/person [Twin Share] Day 1 Zhangjiajie Upon arrival, transfer to your Zhangjiajie Sunshine Hotel or similar for 3 nights stay.

Day 4 Zhangjiajie (B,L)

This morning we continue our tour in Zhangjiajie which includes Tujia Minority Village, after lunch Free at your leisure until we transfer you to airport or train station for your next journey.

Tibetan Short Stay [6 Days] Day 2: Lhasa (B,L)

Enjoy a visit to the Potala Palace, an architectural wonder towering over an entire mountain. You will also visit Jokhang Temple.

Day 3: Lhasa - Gyantse (B,L)

Travel to Gyantse and visit the Pelkor Monastery and the ruins of the Old Fort.

Day 4: Gyantse - Shigatse (B,L)

Departure from Lhasa From $1,648/person [Twin Share] Day 01: Arrive Lhasa

Upon arrival at Lhasa airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoys a visit to the Barkhor Circuit.

Leave Gyantse today and travel to Shigatse. Upon arrival, you will visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery where the 11th Panchen Lama, who ranks close to the Dalai Lama, has his official residence.

Day 5: Shigatse - Lhasa (B)

Depart Shigatse today and travel back to Lhasa.

Day 6: Depart Lhasa (B)

After check-out this morning you will be transferred to Lhasa airport where your arrangements end.

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