This tour is incredible value for the price and covers all of the following:

• Air fares from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne into Shanghai and out of Beijing with Singapore Airlines, plus three flights within China. 

• A 3 day five star cruise on the magnificent Yangtze River 

• Most meals. 

• Great accommodation, mainly four star. 

• All entrance fees to sightseeing spots and entertainment.

• Visit to the Great Wall of China and to Xian to see the Terra Cotta Warriors.

• Private transfers and transport. 

• Services of Chinese tour guides and if there are 12 or more participants an Australian tour leader.

If you don't have a travel partner, but wish to travel at twin share rates, we will our best to match you up with someone in the same position, but this is not guaranteed. For a single room there is an additional cost of $990.

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	Itinerary for China Tour with Yangtze Cruise
	Included meals are indicated as B = Breakfast, L =Lunch, D = Dinner
03.09.10	Depart Brisbane at 9.30am on SQ 256, arriving in Singapore at 3.35pm. Depart Melbourne at 10.10am on SQ 238 arriving in Singapore at 4.05pm. Depart Sydney at 11.30am on SQ 232 (usually operated with the A380 Super Jumbo) arriving in Singapore at 5.45pm. Transfer to the Peninsular Excelsior Hotel (or similar) in Central Singapore for a 2 night stay. Whilst in Singapore all the following will be included: 50% discount on the a la carte food menue (food only) at the designated food outlet in the passenger's hotel. Airport-hotel-airport transfers on seat-in coach basis. Free Captain Explorer Amphibious Boat Tour. Free admission to 6 attractions; Sentosa Island Resort, National Orchid Garden,  Singapore River Cruise, Jurong Birk Park, The Singapore Zoo, Malay Heritage Centre, Discounts on shopping, dining, sightseeing tours and attractions as listed in SIA Boarding Pass Privileges program.
04.09.10	Singapore Free day in Singapore
05.09.10	Arrive Shanghai Transfer to Singapore Airport, departing at 12.45pm on SQ 832, arriving in Shanghai at 6.05pm. Transfer to the hotel on arrival.
06.09.10 (B/L/D)	Shanghai After breakfast walk along the Bund past the facades of the colonial buildings lining the Huangpu River and look across to the fantastic skyscrapers of the Pudong district on the opposite side. You will visit the beautifully maintained Yu Garden, an outstanding example of a classical garden dating from the 16th century, now surrounded by a bustling market area. Later you will cruise across Huangpu River to ascend Shanghai World Financial Centre Observatory, one of the tallest buildings in the world, for an astonishing view over the whole city. Tonight you will be entertained by Shanghai's famous Acrobatic Show.
07.09.10 (B)	Shanghai Today you will visit the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China, which is a scheduled World Expo in the grand tradition of international fairs and expositions. Return transfer is included.
08.09.10 (B/L/D)	Shanghai - Yichang After breakfast you will be on a walking tour in Former French Concession area, lays to the south and west of the International Settlement, abutting the Chinese City. Then transfer to the airport for flight to Yichang. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier to embark on your luxury cruise.
09.09.10 & 10.09.10 & 11.09.10 (B/L/D)	Yangzte Cruise These days are spent cruising the remarkable Yangtze as it winds its way through the picturesque Three Gorges, viewing the fascinating river traffic and passing numerous towns, village and other points of interest during this spectacular tirp along one of the world's most famous and beautiful rivers. Visitors will also be interested to see the astonishing Yangtze dam.
12.09.10  (B/L/D)	Chongqing - Chengdu Disembark in Chongqing. You will take an orientation tour of the banks of the Yangtze before travel to Chengdu by train. You will stroll in People's Park and watch countless Tea Houses and observe local people's customs and life. Tonight enjoy a fascinating Sichuan Opera with unique "changing faces".
13.09.10 (B/L/D)	Chengdu - Xian Today you will visit the Panda Research Institute. A visit to this institution in the northern suburbs of Chengdu provides an opportunity to see a large number of the endangered giant pandas, both adults and cubs. Transfer to the airport for flight to Xian. Transfer to the hotel on arrival. This evening you will enjoy a traditional Dumpling Banquet and view the lavish spectacle of the Tang Dynasty Show.
14.09.10 (B/L)	Xian This morning you will travel to the renowned archaeological site of the Terracotta Warriors, buried over 2200 years ago to guard the tomb of the first emperor. Then you will walk along the massive Xian City Wall, one of the best preserved in China.
15.09.10 (B/L/D)	Xian - Beijing After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing. temples and ornate Today you will visit Tiananmen Square, look across the vast space to the Great Hall of the People and stand before the massive Tiananmen (Heavenly Peace) Gate bearing a huge portrait of Mao Zedong, who stood here to proclaim the People's Republic on 1 October 1949. Lying behind is the Forbidden City, as the former imperial palace is called, where the magnificent marble courtyards, huge halls, gilded temples and ornate pavilions frequented by the emperors and their families are now open to your gaze. This evening a traditional Peking Duck dinner completes a very special day.
16.09.10 (B/L)	Beijing You will be taken north today to pace the ramparts of China's famed Great Wall, originally constructed over 2000 years ago to keep invaders from the north at bay. On the return to Beijing city you will stop at the National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest", for some photo shots.
17.09.10 (B/L/D)	Beijing This morning you will visit the Summer Palace, originally constructed by the emperor Qianlong to celebrate his mother's 60th birthday in 1751 and later the favourite retreat of the dowager empress Cixi until her death in 1908. Languid willows and painted pavilions surround a scenic lake, across which are enchanting views to the pagoda-capped Jade Spring Hill and the mountains beyond. After lunch there will be a rickshaw tour of Beijing's old Hutong district, a fascinating maze of narrow alleys, old houses and hidden courtyards where people who live and work here welcome you into their homes.
18.09.10 (B)	Depart Beijing Free morning in Beijing.Transfer to Beijing airport, departing at 4.00pm on SQ 805, arriving in Singapore at 10.15pm. Melbourne passengers depart Singapore at 11.35pm on SQ 237, arriving in Melbourne at 8.55am (19.09.10).
19.09.10	Brisbane passengers depart Singapore at 12.10am on SQ 255, arriving in Brisbane at 9.45am. Sydney passengers depart Singapore at 12.25am on SQ 231, arriving in Sydney at 9.55am.

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Deposits and Payments - A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 per person is payable within 7 days of booking. This deposit is not refundable should you later cancel. The balance is payable in full 8 weeks prior to departure.

Refunds and Cancellations - Cancellations after final payment will result in a refund limited to whatever we can recoup from the airline.

Insurance - Adequate travel insurance is essential. We can arrange this for you if desired.

Passports - All travellers require a current passport with at least 6 months left on it at the end of the tour. Non-Australian passport holders require a re-entry visa for Australia.  Visas are required for all Australian passport holders to China. Visa fee for an Australian passport holder is $40.00 plus consulate processing fee of $55 and we charge $30.00 for processing.  Please note: Visa fees are subject to any increases imposed by the Chinese Consulate.

Basic Tour Price and Taxes - Air taxes and fuel levies are included in the basic tour price, and as air taxes and fuel levies change regularly  the exact amount will be advised at time of invoicing. At present air taxes and fuel levies come to $390 for the standard tour. Total tour cost may therefore change.

Not  Included in the Cost -  Travel insurance and all items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, drinks, excess baggage, tips, meals (except those specified in the itinerary), etc. are not included in the cost.
Similarly, credit card payments can only be accepted if 2% is added to the price to help defray the heavy merchant fees charged to us by the credit card companies.

Breakaway Fee
All fully inclusive prices are based on group travel and any deviation from the set itinerary will incur a breakaway fee.

Booking through other Agents - As we keep the cost of our tours as low as possible, there is insufficient margin for us to be able to pay commission to other travel agents, so some bookings can only be accepted if the client pays the other agent's commission. 
Macleay Valley Travel is a fully licensed travel agent and as such any monies paid to us are fully insured by the Travel Compensation Fund. We are happy for any prospective traveller with us to check us out with your local Consumer Affairs (fair trading) department.

Health and Fitness -Macleay Valley Travel recommends that the passenger is reasonably healthy and/or fit to participate in this tour.  Persons with a disability requiring special assistance must be accompanied by a companion. Macleay Valley Travel and their representatives cannot provide this service.  Macleay Valley Travel reserves the right to accept/decline or terminate a passenger's participation in the tour under certain circumstances.

Limitation of Liability - As Macleay Valley Travel acts only as agent for the Airlines, Hotels, Coach Companies etc., providing accommodation, transportation and other services, Macleay Valley Travel shall not be liable or responsible for death or injury to any person or loss or damage to any property including baggage arising out of or connection with any transportation, accommodation or other services, or resulting directly or indirectly from acts of God, fire, breakdown in machinery or equipment, acts of Government or other authorities, de jure or defacto wars, whether declared or not, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, delays or cancellations caused by changes in schedules or itinerary, or over bookings or defaults or for any causes beyond Macleay Valley Travel's control or any loss or damage resulting from improper or insufficient passports, visas or other documents and neither Macleay Valley Travel, and its servants or employees shall be or become liable or responsible for any additional expenses or liability sustained or incurred by the tour member as a result of the foregoing causes.
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