8 DAY CULTURAL ODYSSEY 2 FOR 1 CHINA YANGTZE CRUISE $ FOR TWO 1999 PEOPLE TYPICALLY $3999 CHENGDU • YICHANG • CHONGQING THE OFFER The Yangtze is the lifeblood of China; a vital artery from the glaciers of the Tibetan Plateau to the spectacular East China Sea. On this 8 DAY STANDARD TOUR eight-day two-for-one package, the secrets and wonders of this great river are yours to uncover. $1999 Step back in time in the historic Kuanzhai Alley of Chengdu, known for its traditional teahouses and vibrant outdoor dining scene; witness 13 DAY WITH BEIJING EXT. the landscape fly by on a high-speed rail experience, and then embark on a four-night cruise aboard the Century Sky or Century Glory river ship. Cruise along the Yangtze in comfort, admiring the ever-changing $3299 scenery from bustling cities to remote villages and hilltop pagodas. Visit Yichang, gateway to the Three Gorges; and stop in colourful Chongqing, known as the ‘Mountain City’. Relax on board, or take advantage of optional tours such as the Three Gorges Dam, Shibaozhai Pagoda, and an in-depth tour of Chongqing. This amazing two-for-one package includes return flights, a four night 5-star river cruise, two nights hotel accommodation and more! Want to see more? Choose the extension package and visit Beijing, the Great Wall of China, and the Terracotta Warriors & Horses. Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 8 DAY CULTURAL ODYSSEY | 241 YANGTZE CRUISE THE ITINERARY 8 Day Standard Package the new. Day 1 Australia - Chengdu, China Afterwards enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or join an amazing optional tour to further explore what Sichuan has Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne or *Brisbane for to offer, including the famous Giant Panda Breeding and Chengdu via Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Beijing, Research Base of Chengdu, a traditional Sichuan Hot Pot Kunming, Haikou or Fuzhou. Fly with China Southern Airlines, dinner and a Sichuan Opera cultural show (not included). China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Capital Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines or Xiamen Airlines (subject to Overnight: Zhixin Holiday Hotel, Acme Argyle Grand Hotel, availability). Upon arrival, a tour representative will meet you Holiday Inn Xindu or similar at the airport and transfer you to check-in to the hotel. Meals included: Breakfast Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling some customers may be required to be at the airport the day before Day 3 Chengdu - Yichang (High speed train) - 4 Night (Depart day 0). Yangtze River Cruise After breakfast, transfer to Chengdu Railway Station for a Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling, some high-speed train experience to Yichang (approx. 6.5 hour train customers may be required to stay overnight in Guangzhou. ride). You will be met at Yichang Railway by your tour guide In this scenario, the airline will provide accommodation and and transferred to the Century Sky or Century Glory ship, transfers. where you will begin your memorable four-night cruise down Overnight: Zhixin Holiday Hotel, Acme Argyle Grand Hotel, the Yangtze River. Yichang, renowned as the “Gateway to the Holiday Inn Xindu or similar Three Gorges” and the ‘Throat between Sichuan and Hubei’, is Meals included: In-Flight an important trading port and a transportation hub along the Yangtze River. Day 2 Chengdu Please note: After breakfast, visit Kuanzhai Alley, one of Chengdu’s three - If you do not provide your passport details at least 35 days historic conservation districts. Constructed in 1718 during prior to departure you may not be in the same train carriage the early years of the Qing Dynasty, this charming pedestrian or on the same train as your companions and other group thoroughfare is home to an eclectic mix of classic Sichuan members. architecture, modern cafes and smart boutiques. As you explore, listen to commentary from your guide about the - Seating arrangement on high-speed trains consists of a row of district’s history and design, and witness how some of the 2 seats and a row of 3 seats. Due to this, we cannot guarantee city’s old establishments — local restaurants, traditional you a seat right next to your travel companion on this journey. teahouses, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations — sit alongside Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 8 DAY CULTURAL ODYSSEY | 241 YANGTZE CRUISE THE ITINERARY Overnight: Century Sky ship Overnight: Century Sky or ship Meals included: Breakfast Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Day 4 Yangtze River Cruise Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise Enjoy your first day on the Yangtze River as your ship winds its Today you will pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. way through spectacular scenery. Enjoy a beautiful breakfast Choose to participate in the optional excursion (not included) buffet on board, and then join an optional shore excursion to or relax on the sun deck, and make the most of the last full day the Three Gorges Project (not included). One of the largest on your ship. Tonight, enjoy the farewell dinner and pack your construction projects undertaken by man, it is the biggest bags in preparation for disembarking tomorrow. hydro project in the world. In the evening, you will return to Today’s optional excursion is Shibaozhai (not included). the ship and attend the Captain’s Welcome Banquet and enjoy Shibaozhai is a 12-story wooden pagoda built against the an evening of dancing. rock in the 18th century. Located in Zhongxian County on Please note: additional shore excursions may be offered by the the south bank of the Yangtze River, visitors can appreciate cruise company onboard and all shore excursion offerings are the spectacular River from the windows of each floor during subject to river, traffic and other operational reasons and may climbing. be changed without notice. Overnight: Century Sky ship Overnight: Century Sky ship Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Day 7 Chongqing - Australia Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise This morning you will disembark the cruise ship in the Today you may choose to embark on the exciting optional magnificent city of Chongqing. Transfer to Chongqing Airport excursions or opt for a leisure day on board the ship. Enjoy an for your homebound flight or join an optional tour to see what optional shore excursion to the mesmerising Shennong Stream Chongqing has to offer including the Three Gorges Museum (not included). The stream flows through three beautiful and the ancient village Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village) (not gorges including the Mianzhu Gorge, Parrot Gorge and included) followed by an airport drop-off. Longcangdong Gorge. Each gorge is renowned for its unique Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling, some and stunning scenery. The Shennong Stream is also home to customers may be required to stay overnight in Guangzhou the Hanging Coffins, ancient coffins containing the remains or Shanghai. In this scenario, the airline will provide of descendants of the Tujia people. In the afternoon, you accommodation and transfers. will return to the ship in time for lunch and enjoy the crew’s magnificent performance in the evening. Meals included: Breakfast;In-flight Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 8 DAY CULTURAL ODYSSEY | 241 YANGTZE CRUISE THE ITINERARY Day 8 Arrive in Australia After breakfast, visit Kuanzhai Alley, one of Chengdu’s three historic conservation districts. Constructed in 1718 during the early years of the Qing Dynasty, this charming pedestrian thoroughfare is home to an eclectic mix of classic Sichuan architecture, modern cafes and smart boutiques. As you explore, listen to commentary from your guide about the district’s history and design, and witness how some of the city’s old establishments — local restaurants, traditional teahouses, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations — sit alongside the new. Afterwards enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or join an 13 Day with Beijing & Xi’an Extension amazing optional tour to further explore what Sichuan has to Day 1 Australia - Chengdu, China offer, including the famous Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base of Chengdu, a traditional Sichuan Hot Pot dinner and a Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne or *Brisbane for Sichuan Opera cultural show (not included). Chengdu via Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Beijing, Kunming, Haikou or Fuzhou. Fly with China Southern Airlines, Overnight: Zhixin Holiday Hotel, Acme Argyle Grand Hotel, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Capital Airlines, Holiday Inn Xindu or similar Air China, Hainan Airlines or Xiamen Airlines (subject to Meals included: Breakfast availability). Upon arrival, a tour representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to check-in to the hotel. Day 3 Chengdu - Yichang (High speed train) - 4 Night Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling some Yangtze River Cruise customers may be required to be at the airport the day before After breakfast, transfer to Chengdu Railway Station for a (Depart day 0). high-speed train experience to Yichang (approx. 6.5 hour train ride). You will be met at Yichang Railway by your tour guide Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling, some and transferred to the Century Sky or Century Glory ship, customers may be required to stay overnight in Guangzhou. where you will begin your memorable four-night cruise down In this scenario, the airline will provide accommodation and the Yangtze River. Yichang, renowned as the “Gateway to the transfers. Three Gorges” and the ‘Throat between Sichuan and Hubei’, is Overnight: Zhixin Holiday Hotel, Acme Argyle Grand Hotel, an important trading port and a transportation hub along the Holiday Inn Xindu or similar Yangtze River.