Discover China: A Journey Through Time & Wonder

From the imperial heart of Beijing and the vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia, to the refined elegance of Suzhou, Wuxi and Hangzhou — a voyage through China's living story.

13 Days • from A$1,299 per person (AUD) • including return flights from major Australian cities

Tour Highlights

  • Travel through China's most iconic cities — Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi and Shanghai
  • Stand on historic Tiananmen Square, where centuries of Chinese history converge
  • Step into the world of emperors at the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City or the serene Temple of Heaven
  • Walk along the legendary Great Wall of China at the atmospheric Juyong Pass
  • Savour a classic Peking Duck lunch — a timeless culinary ritual of the imperial capital
  • Escape to the wide-open beauty of Inner Mongolia's Ulanqab Grasslands
  • Spend two nights in a private ensuite yurt, where comfort meets nomadic heritage
  • Glide gently across the mirror-like waters of West Lake, one of China's most celebrated landscapes

Itinerary at a Glance

  1. Day 1: Australia (or New Zealand) – Beijing, China — Today you'll depart Australia (or New Zealand) for Beijing, China. Upon arrival, a tour representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
  2. Day 2: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City (or Temple of Heaven) — After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, one of the largest and most symbolic public squares in the world. Step through time as you enter the legendary Forbidden City, officially known as the Imperial
  3. Day 3: Great Wall of China & Hutong Pedicab Tour — Visit a jade museum and learn about the history of this sacred stone. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling countryside, pausing for a classic Peking Duck lunch. Arrive at the Great Wall at atmospheric
  4. Day 4: Beijing – Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia — Begin with a gentle immersion into Traditional Chinese Medicine at a traditional health centre. Journey north by coach (approximately 4–5 hours) to Ulanqab, set within the vast landscapes of Inner Mon
  5. Day 5: Ulanqab Free Day — Today is yours to enjoy the magic of the grasslands at your own rhythm. Wander across the open prairie, breathe in the crisp air, or simply relax as endless green horizons meet the vast blue sky. Opti
  6. Day 6: Ulanqab – Beijing – Suzhou — Travel to Beijing Airport for your onward flight to Shanghai, where a tour representative will transfer you to Suzhou. Check into your hotel for an evening at leisure. Note: A high-speed rail journey
  7. Day 7: Suzhou – Wuxi — Step into the timeless beauty of the UNESCO-listed Lingering Garden, a masterpiece of classical Chinese garden design. Continue to a traditional silk spinning factory. Enjoy a cruise along the Grand C
  8. Day 8: Wuxi – Hangzhou — Visit a traditional Pearl Factory to discover the art of freshwater pearl cultivation, cherished since the Han Dynasty. In the afternoon, journey approximately 200 kilometres to the graceful city of H
  9. Day 9: Hangzhou – Shanghai — Visit the Tea House in Meijiawu Tea Village, nestled deep within the green hinterland of West Lake Park — one of the most important birthplaces of Longjing Tea. Drift across the UNESCO-listed West Lak
  10. Day 10: Shanghai History Museum & Half-Day City Tour — Step back in time at the Shanghai History Museum, one of Shanghai's landmark museums. In the afternoon, explore Yu Garden (believed to have been built more than 400 years ago), Xintiandi, Old Town and
  11. Day 11: Shanghai Free Day — Today is free at leisure to explore Shanghai at your own pace, or take part in an optional activity to Shanghai Disneyland which includes standard admission and return transfers.
  12. Day 12: Shanghai – Australia (or New Zealand) — Transfer to Shanghai Airport for your return flight back to Australia (or New Zealand).
  13. Day 13: Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand) — Welcome home after an unforgettable journey through China's living story.

What's Included

  • Return international full-service flights (economy class)
  • 1 internal flight: Beijing to Shanghai
  • 9 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation
  • 2 nights in private ensuite yurt
  • Beijing: Ramada Beijing North or similar
  • Inner Mongolia: Traditional Yurt Accommodation
  • Suzhou: Snowy Sea Hotel or similar
  • Wuxi: Mingdu Hotel or similar
  • Hangzhou: Fubang International Hotel or similar
  • Shanghai: Novotel Shanghai Qingpu Excellence or similar
  • 11 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch including classic Peking Duck
  • 1 home-cooked Hutong dinner
  • Private air-conditioned vehicles
  • Return airport transfers