Price based on tours starting:

• 26 August 2027
• 28 October 2027
• 8 March 2028
• 15 March 2028
• 22 March 2028
• 7 June 2028
• 14 June 2028
• 1 November 2028
• 8 November 2028

Extra charges apply for:

• 9 September 2027 ($100pp)
• 5 April 2028 ($200pp)
• 12 April 2028 ($200pp)
• 10 May 2028 ($200pp)
• 17 May 2028 ($200pp)
• 24 May 2028 ($200pp)
• 31 May 2028 ($100pp)
• 30 August 2028 ($100pp)
• 6 September 2028 ($200pp)
• 11 October 2028 ($200pp)
• 18 October 2028 ($100pp)
• 25 October 2028 ($100pp)

Price based on departing from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

• Adelaide ($200pp)

Pace
This is a moderate paced tour. The tour covers multiple prefectures within China and can involve early starts and long touring and travel days which includes time spent onboard the coach/train – see day by day itinerary for more details on your itinerary. Please note Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is an incredible attraction however it does require an elevator/cable car to reach the summit – some guests who have altitude concerns or a fear of heights may wish to not join parts of the itinerary and should raise this at time of booking.

Fitness
A moderate level of fitness is required. You are required to move about unassisted, including boarding and exiting/disembarking vehicles and other forms of transportation, walking up and down flights of stairs, and navigating occasional uneven or steep terrain. If airport transfers are included, they may not always reach the hotel door, so short walks may be required of you.  This trip is not suitable for travellers’ requiring wheelchair, mobility scooters or specialised facilities. Other walking aids may be permitted if you are able to move independently and keep pace with the group. Please note that there will be a fair amount of walking and some locations will have stairs. If you have any health concerns, let us know when booking so we can help confirm if this trip is suitable for you.

Tipping in China
Tipping in China is a well-established custom in the tourism industry. For this tour, the tipping for the English-speaking Tour Leader has been included in the tour price, valued at $216 AUD per person. Any additional tips for local guides, drivers, and hotel staff are at your own discretion.

Visa requirement for China
Ordinary Australian and New Zealand passport holders can enter China visa-free for visits of up to 30 days or less as per the visa waiver program for travel up to 31 December 2026. Travellers do not need to complete any pre-departure documents; however, it is advised that you print a copy of your travel documents, including your return flight itinerary, as you may be asked to show this at customs and immigration upon arrival into China.

Travellers entering China on a foreign passport, or any Australian or New Zealand passport holder travelling China for more than 30 days, must apply for a full visa before travelling to China.  For eligibility requirements, latest costs and visa types, please see the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. Full travel advice for China or for travel date extensions to the visa waiver program please visit Smartraveller.

• Beijing – Wyndham Beijing North or similar
• Xian – Hilton Xian High-Tech Zone or similar
• Chengdu – XiZang Hotel Chengdu or similar
• Chongqing – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chongqing or similar
• Yangtze River Cruise – Victoria Cruises (Balcony Cabin) or similar
• Zhangjiajie (Scenic Area) – Pullman Zhangjiajie or similar
• Zhangjiajie (City) – Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Zhangjiajie or similar
• Suzhou – Shangri-La Hotel Suzhou or similar
• Shanghai – Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Pudong Jinqiao or similar

Note: The accommodation and cruise mentioned above is listed for visa purposes and is subject to change. Please refer to your confirmed Hotel List provided to you at the time of Final Documentation sent no later than 30 days prior to departure..

Extra Accommodation

Pre-tour accommodation – Beijing
Add a pre-tour night in Beijing from $400 AUD total, based on a solo or twin share, subject to hotel availability. Includes breakfast and a private airport-to-hotel transfer.

Post-tour accommodation – Shanghai
Add a post-tour night in Shanghai from $400 AUD total, based on a solo or twin share, subject to hotel availability. Includes breakfast and a private hotel-to-airport transfer.

Optional sightseeing experiences can be booked and paid for directly with your Tour Leader while on tour. All optional tours must be paid for in local currency (RMB). If an activity is unavailable, an alternative may be offered. A full list of optional experiences will be provided in your final travel documents, sent approximately 30 days prior to departure.

Beijing

• Acrobatic Show – RMB 380 per person
• Summer Palace – RMB 310 per person

Xian

• Tang Dynasty Show & Dumpling Banquet – RMB 380 per person
• Sichuan Opera Show – RMB 380 per person

Chengdu

• Traditional Chinese Massage & Dinner – RMB 310 per person

Chongqing

• Chongqing Two Rivers Night Cruise – RMB 280 per person
• Chongqing Hotpot – RMB 260 per person

Zhangjiajie

• Yellow Dragon Cave or Baofeng Lake – RMB 350 per person
• Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon – RMB 580 per person

Shanghai

• Shanghai In-Depth Tour with lunch – RMB 450 per person
• Huangpu Evening River Cruise with return transport – RMB 280 per person

A single supplement from $2000*pp is payable in addition to the twin share price for solo occupancy.

Exclusions
Meals not stated, beverages, travel insurance (strongly recommended), personal expenses, tipping and anything not explicitly specified are at your own expense.

Payment
A first deposit from $499 per person is required to secure your booking. A second deposit (partial payment) is due 10 months before departure – the amount to be advised at the time of booking. The final balance will be due 5 months before departure. Full payment is due at the time of booking for departures within 5 months.

Triple Share
Triple share is not Available

Child Policy
This tour is best enjoyed by adult travellers and is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Children 12 years and above are subject to the adult price and must be accompanied by an adult.

Price
Surcharges may apply for select travel periods and departure cities. Prices are correct at time of publication and are subject to availability, change, cancellation or withdrawal without notice. All prices are in Australian dollars per person twin share unless stated otherwise.

Change & Cancellation Fees
Changes for any reason will incur a fee of $110 per person per change in addition to any travel service provider fees. Cancellation for any reason will incur a fee of $550 per person in addition to any travel service provider fees. Travel service provider fees for the tour and air components of the package are dependent on the date of the change or cancellation as follows:

• 0-29 days before departure 100% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 30-60 days before departure 65% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 61-99 days before departure 50% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 100-180 days before departure 30% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply
• 181+ days before departure 10% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply

Airfares are generally non-refundable but any refundable ticket taxes will be returned. Full details of the change and cancellation fees is outlined in the Terms & Conditions available on our website.

Deviation
Any request to deviate from the original dates or routing, including early arrival and stay behind, is subject to a flight deviation fee from $150 per person plus applicable airfare and tax difference. Packaged tour extensions are not subject to the deviation fee (applicable airfare and tax difference may still apply) if booked according to the original advertised dates and routing.

Tipping
For this tour, the tipping for the English-speaking Tour Leader has been included in the tour price, valued at $216 AUD per person. Any additional tips for local guides, drivers, and hotel staff are at your own discretion.

Baggage
Each person is entitled to a strict maximum of one bag not exceeding 20kg on tour, superseding any other baggage allowance. Excess baggage is not permitted. You are strongly encouraged to pack lightly. An additional light day bag or backpack is permitted on the coach. Due to high-speed train baggage restrictions, you may wish to pack a separate light bag or backpack containing essentials – your luggage will also be stored in the designated luggage racks located on the train and not easily accessible once the train is moving. All porterage is not included, and you are required to carry your own bags. Luggage and personal effects are your own risk, and we hold no liability for lost or damaged belongings.

Meals
Breakfasts are provided by your hotels and are typically buffet style, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options varying between hotels. For meals not included in your itinerary, your Tour Leader can recommend suitable restaurants and dining options. Please advise us of any dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking. While we will pass these requests to our local suppliers, specific dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed and options may be limited. Please reconfirm your requirements with your Tour Leader at the start of your tour.

Accommodation
All accommodation featured in this itinerary is based on 5 star hotels. Please note most hotels in China are either self-rated or locally rated based on Chinese standards. All hotel rooms will feature either a twin room (two single beds) or a double room (1 Queen bed). All bedding requests cannot be guaranteed however all special requests should be made known at time of booking. All rooms are lead-in category or run of house unless otherwise specified. All hotel rooms will be requested as non-smoking, however, please be aware that some hotels offer smoking rooms and smoking floors. Hotel names mentioned are indicative and subject to change based, with final group tour hotels being confirmed on your final documentation. The standard check-in time is from 3pm and check-out is prior to 10am.

Victoria Cruises – Yangtze River Cruise
The itinerary featured is based on a 3-night Yangtze River cruise operated by Victoria Cruises from Chongqing to Yichang, staying in a lead-in Twin Balcony Cabin. Queen bedding is available on request and must be requested directly with the Tour Leader. In the event of operational or schedule changes by Victoria Cruises, a similar cruise line or vessel may be used. Any changes will be communicated with your travel documentation where possible, or by your Tour Leader while in destination.

Victoria Cruises’ ships are purpose-built to navigate the Yangtze River and are officially rated five stars by the China Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Onboard facilities and services include dining, professional crew and scenic viewing areas.

The Victoria Cruises tipping fee (Cruise Service Fee) is included in your package price.

International Flights
The outbound flight may depart one day prior to day 1 shown on the itinerary. The inbound flight may arrive one day after the final day shown on the itinerary. Flights are booked approximately 8 to 10 months prior to departure. The flights included in your package are based on China Southern, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific with a specific predetermined airfare allowance. Should there be a significant increase in airfares, fuel levies, taxes or government fees at the time of booking flights, then an airfare supplement may be imposed. The flights team will discuss options with you prior to ticketing, should this situation arise. Flights may not operate daily or directly to your destination. No show of any flight sectors will result in the automatic cancellation of all onward flights by the airline.

Internal Flights
Your itinerary includes a domestic flight in economy class with 20kg luggage. Your Tour Leader will manage the group check-in and the flight details will be communicated to you while on the tour. The flight is subject to airline operational capabilities and weather conditions. Should an unforeseen event occur, the Tour Leader will arrange for an alternative flight, which may not be direct, or alternative transportation such as coach and or train. No compensation will be provided in the situation of an unforeseen event or loss of any sightseeing due to an itinerary change.

Fuel
In the unlikely event of a significant increase in fuel costs levied by third-party air, land and cruise transportation operators before travel, a fuel supplement may be passed on to the customer.

Itinerary
The operating schedule and itinerary may be impacted without notice by adverse weather, seasonal factors, closures, local conditions, COVID-19 or other factors beyond our control including force majeure. If attractions are not available due to reasons beyond our control such as closures or adverse weather, alternatives will be provided where possible. The itinerary and its order, sightseeing and transportation may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by the operator for optimum safety, enjoyment and operation. Any reference to ‘optional’, ‘not included’ or ‘exclusions/excluded’ means at your own expense.

Group Size
You will meet like-minded travellers on tour and may even make lifelong friends. This holiday will proceed with a maximum group size of approximately 24 passengers. If the tour does not operate due to minimum numbers, you will be offered a credit or alternative date.

Train Transportation
All train transportation featured in the itinerary is based on 2nd class seating.

Due to factors outside of our control, such as operational changes, last-minute track maintenance, or unfavourable weather conditions, train travel may be substituted with a flight to maintain the continuity of the itinerary while prioritising the safety of all passengers.

Beijing Sightseeing
Due to a daily ticket limit imposed at Beijing’s Forbidden City, there may be the rare occasion where this attraction cannot be visited. In this event, your tour guide will secure an alternative visit to the Lama Temple or Gongwangfu Garden in Beijing. Unfortunately, tickets for international groups cannot be pre-purchased and subject to the above daily ticket limit policy.

Shopping
China is a treasure trove for those looking to shop. From busting markets to large shopping centres. Famously known for silk and jade products, China is also known for its pearl and tea produce, along with traditional Chinese medicine. Your itinerary may allow for stops at English speaking shops where you can browse/purchase products. Any purchase of products are at your own discretion. Please do not make any purchases if you are not comfortable or feel pressured into. Should you require any assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Leader.

Health
It is the responsibility of the customer to check and comply with the health, vaccination, COVID-19 and immigration requirements of each origin and destination country, and health requirements imposed by air, tour, cruise and accommodation providers. Vaccinations, testing and quarantine costs are the expense of the customer. Comprehensive travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage is strongly recommended. Tap water in China may not be safe to drink. Drink only bottled water with intact seals.

Money
The currency in China is the Renminbi (RMB). ATMs are widely available in major Chinese cities. They accept major credit cards including at international hotels and restaurants. In some smaller cities, using international cards will be limited and local currency is suggested.

Breakaway
Customers must remain with the tour group at all times and must not leave the tour unless written approval is provided before departure.

Documentation
Final documentation will be emailed within two weeks of departure. An itinerary/flight details are required for China visa requirements, a preliminary itinerary will be provided to you at least 30 days prior to departure to ensure you can complete necessary visa documentation forms.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended. Ask our holiday experts for great coverage options.

Force Majeure
Force majeure means any natural disaster, accident, fire, act of God, act of war, terrorism, legally binding judgment, injunction, action of a court or other relevant authority, emergency, unplanned repairs, maintenance, strike, industrial dispute, work ban, blockade or picketing, travel ban, pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious disease, or other event beyond our reasonable direct or indirect control. In case of force majeure or other extraordinary event that prevents safe travel, the supplier reserves the right to adjust, postpone or cancel the trip.