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$1699Experience the very best of China with this 10-day highlights tour.Discover the modern metropolises of Beijing and Shanghai, and visit UNESCO world heritage sites in Suzhou and Hangzhou, the traditional summer retreats of Chinese royalty. Walk along the remarkable Great Wall, a true wonder of the ancient world, plus enjoy a Beijing city tour taking in Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and much more. Travel by high-speed bullet train to Xi’an, and tick the famed Terracotta Warriors and Horses off your bucket list. With return international flights, eight nights hotel accommodation, ten meals including a special Peking duck dinner and English-speaking guides and more.

10 DAY CULTURAL PACKAGE

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BEIJING • SHANGHAI • HANGZHOU • SUZHOU

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*Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-dat information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.

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Day 1 Australia – Beijing, ChinaToday depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide for Beijing, China! Fly with China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines or Air China to name a few (subject to availability). Upon arrival, a tour representative will meet you at the airport and then escort you to check into your hotel. *Please note some flights might depart the night before.

Chang An Grand Hotel / Schonbrunn Hotel / Ritan International Hotel / Friendship Hotel OR Novotel Sanyuan, BeijingMeals included: In-Flight

Day 2 Tiananmen Square & Forbidden CityYour exploration of Beijing begins with a visit to Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world, and then takes in the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City, also known officially as the Imperial Palace Museum, was originally constructed by the third Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Yong Le, where 24 emperors once lived successionally. The palace was built between 1406 and 1420, but was burnt down, rebuilt, sacked and renovated countless times, so most of the architecture you can see today dates from the 1700’s and onwards. Afterwards, visit a Pearl Factory to gain a little knowledge of fresh pearls. In the afternoon, take the opportunity to join an optional tour (not included) to see Beijing’s 700 year old Hutong’s (narrow lanes) area by old fashioned pedicab, plus visit a local family living in a courtyard style home to experience the local customs of old Beijing. The optional tour also includes a visit to Shichahai, a historic scenic area consisting of three lakes (Qianhai, meaning Front Sea; Houhai, meaning Back Sea and Xihai, meaning West Sea), surrounding places of historic interest and scenic beauty and remnants of old-style local residences, Hutong and Courtyard. Tonight enjoy a special welcome dinner at a local restaurant featuring the famous Peking duck.Chang An Grand Hotel / Schonbrunn Hotel / Ritan International Hotel / Friendship Hotel OR Novotel Sanyuan, Beijing

Meals included: Breakfast;DinnerDay 3 Great Wall Of ChinaOn the way to the Great Wall, stop at a Jade Museum to learn the history of Jade. In Chinese, jade is pronounced as “Yu”, and has a history of at least four thousand years in China. Observe skilled artisans at work as they create intricate designs. Afterwards take a scenic drive through the countryside and mountains en route to China’s most renowned monument—the Great Wall. Visit the less-visited and more original Juyong Pass, avoiding other sections which are the most accessible and consequently most crowded. The Great Wall meanders through China’s northern mountain ranges from the Yellow Sea to the Gobi Desert—a distance of over 3500 miles! Tonight, take the opportunity to attend an optional large scale dramatic musical, “The Golden Mask Dynasty” (not included).Chang An Grand Hotel / Schonbrunn Hotel / Ritan International Hotel / Friendship Hotel OR Novotel Sanyuan, BeijingMeals included: Breakfast;Lunch

Day 4 Beijing – Xian (High speed bullet train experience)After breakfast visit the famous store “Tongrentang” and enjoy some free time in Wangfujing, the main shopping district in Beijing. Then transfer to Beijing Railway Station for a high speed train ride to Xian (approximately a 5-hour journey). Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.Grand Noble Hotel, XianMeals included: Breakfast

Day 5 Xian - Terracotta Warriors & Horses - HangzhouThe highlight today is a visit to the Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum. Unearthed near Xi’an, the hundreds of life size sculptures of soldiers, chariots, and horses are considered a world wonder. With different facial expressions and weaponry adorning each soldier, the Terracotta Warriors were believed to have been created to accompany the Qin Emperor into the afterlife. This site is among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. You will be definitely amazed by the scale of the Terracotta Warriors Army.

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Afterwards visit the Terracotta Warriors Reproduction Factory and then transfer to Xian Airport for your evening flight to Hangzhou.Pujing Hotel OR Hai Wai Hai Baina Hotel, HangzhouMeals included: Breakfast

Day 6 Hangzhou – SuzhouStart this amazing day with a small boat ride on the West Lake, admiring the ethereal beauty of Hangzhou’s willow draped islands. Hangzhou is considered the tea capital of China, so a visit to the city isn’t complete without a trip to a local tea house. Make a special visit to the Tea House at Meijiawu Tea Village in the hinterland of West Lake Park, considered one of the most important Longjing tea productions in China. Admire the beautiful village scenery while learning more about the special tea culture of China, and how to appreciate the sophisticated taste and aroma of Longjing tea. At the Tea House, learn how to make the Longjing Tea including tea leaves picking, frying and tasting. Next, drive to Suzhou (approximately a 2-hour coach ride). Suzhou, which dates back to 514 BC, is sometimes called the “Venice of the East”. Visit beautiful Shan Tang Street, one of the most popular streets in Suzhou. There is an option to take a cruise along the Grand Canal (not included).Vienna International Hotel OR Nanya Hotel, SuzhouMeals included: Breakfast

Day 7 Suzhou - ShanghaiToday visit the famous Lingering Garden, recognised along with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. China is renowned for its exquisite silk, so naturally a visit to the Silk Spinning Factory is in order. Next, drive to Shanghai (approximately a 2-hour coach ride) to visit the famous Bund. Shanghai is divided by the Huang Pu River into eastern and western sections. Modern mega high rises are seen on the eastern side while traditional European style architecture may be seen on the western side. The Bund is a five-block riverfront promenade with many of Shanghai’s banks and trading houses. Tonight there is an optional activity to

watch a superb and thrilling Chinese Acrobatic Show “ERA: The Intersection of Time” (not included).Howard Johnson Hong Qiao OR Holiday Inn Express, ShanghaiMeals included: Breakfast

Day 8 ShanghaiThis morning, step back in time at the Shanghai Museum - home to more than 120,000 objects and artworks. Enjoy some free time at leisure this afternoon or join an optional half-day tour of Shanghai (not included) including Yu Garden, believed to have been built in the Ming Dynasty, more than 400 years ago. The exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of the garden architecture have made the garden one of the highlights of Shanghai. Other attractions include Xintiandi, Old Town and Nanjing Road. In the evening, take the opportunity to join the optional “Night Cruise on the Huangpu River” (not included).Howard Johnson Hong Qiao OR Holiday Inn Express, ShanghaiMeals included: Breakfast

Day 9 Shanghai – AustraliaAfter breakfast enjoy some free time to explore cosmopolitan Shanghai and then bid farewell to China and transfer to the airport for your homeward flight to Australia.Meals included: In-Flight

Day 10 Arrive in Australia

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HIGHLIGHTS- Discover the highlights of Beijing, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai- Visit the impressive Tiananmen Square- Explore the UNESCO listed Forbidden City- Learn about pearls at a Freshwater Pearl Centre- Visit a local Jade Museum and see artisans at work- Walk along the Great Wall of China- Enjoy some free time in Wangfujing, a shopping district in Beijing- See the ancient Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xi’an- Visit the Terracotta Warriors reproduction factory- Take a boat ride on West Lake in Hangzhou- Learn about Longjing Tea at Meijiawu Tea Village, includes tasting- Wander down ancient Shantang Street in Suzhou- Visit Suzhou’s Lingering Garden and a silk spinning factory- Explore The Bund promenade in Shanghai- Visit the inspiring Shanghai Museum

FLIGHTS- Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL- One internal flight: Xi’an - Hangzhou

ACCOMMODATION- 8 nights in 4-5 star hotel accommodation

DINING- Enjoy 10 meals including a special Peking duck dinner

TOUR ESSENTIALS- Airline taxes and surcharges

- Professional English-speaking guides

TRANSPORT- Transportation by A/C coach- One way high speed bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an (economy class)

TRANSFERS- All transfers

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION*Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure

BOOKING INFORMATION

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation email. You will also be directed to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete your Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by TripADeal’s standard Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please Note: all additional charges are payable direct to TripADeal (unless otherwise stated).

OFFER ESSENTIALS

Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 29th October 2017

Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share

Single Traveller SupplementFor solo travellers a mandatory single supplement of $700 applies

Departure Dates (2017)August: 1, 8September: 4, 11October: 17, 22, 29

Departure CitiesSydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide

FLIGHTS

Airline/s UsedInternational Flights: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China or Xiamen Airlines plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability)Domestic Flight: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China or Tianjing Airlines

Arrive earlyNot available

Stay behind in Shanghai$300 per person, subject to availabilityPlease note:- This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers- No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued- Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking

Flight Class Upgrades- Premium Economy: Not available- Business Class: Not availablePlease note: - *Starting from quotes will be processed and returned for your consideration- All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfill your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded)- On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation Used4-5 Star (self-rated)- Beijing: Chang An Grand Hotel / Schonbrunn Hotel / Ritan International Hotel / Friendship Hotel OR Novotel Sanyuan- Xian: Grand Noble Hotel- Hangzhou: Pujing Hotel OR Hai Wai Hai Baina Hotel

- Suzhou: Vienna International Hotel OR Nanya Hotel- Shanghai: Howard Johnson Hong Qiao OR Holiday Inn Express*Please note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel.

Extra Nights (Post Tour only)- Shanghai: $180 per room including breakfastPlease note: extra nights are subject to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind

Maximum Room Capacity3 people (subject to availability)

Child Policy- No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents- Strictly valid for Children/infants 12 years old and overPlease note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed

Triple ShareNo discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability

Bedding ConfigurationDouble or Twin Bedding (subject to availability)

Adjoining RoomsSubject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option

GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION

Minimum group size 10, maximum group size 35 per vehicle

Optional Tours / Activities- Beijing: Day 2: Tour 700 year old Hutong’s 260 RMB (approx. $52 AUD)- Beijing: Day 3: The Golden Mask Dynasty 300 RMB (approx. $60 AUD)- Suzhou: Day 6: Grand Canal Cruise 180 RMB (approx. $36 AUD)



- Shanghai: Day 7: ERA “The Intersection of Time” 360 RMB (Approx. $71 AUD) - Shanghai: Day 8: Half day city tour 180 RMB (Approx. $35 AUD)- Shanghai: Day 8: Huangpu River Night Cruise 220 RMB (Approx. $44 AUD) Please Note:- prices are based on per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable direct to the tour operator in the currency specified- Some tours require minimum numbers to operate- Shore excursions can be booked/reserved directly with the cruise line prior to travel (subject to availability)- Shore excursions can also be booked whilst onboard (subject to availability)

EXCLUSIONS- Visa fees and requirements (A visa for China strict requirement if travelling on an Australian passport)- Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary- Mandatory gratuities/tipping $10 AUD per person/day payable on tour- Optional activities/tours- Personal expenses- Travel insurance (Mandatory)*** Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised with TripADeal.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

COACH TOUR:Meals:Daily breakfast is included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour manager will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. You can also enquire about any allergies and food and if necessary advise meals to be to be prepared with any medication you require.

Luggage:You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach.

The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of their luggage from the coach.

Gratuities:Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour manager and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour manager and driver is $10 AUD per person/day per person per day, which will be collected by the tour manager whilst on tour.

Fitness Level Required / Mobility:Our coaches are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. Please note; a basic level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

VISAS

A Tourist Visa for China is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian Passport. ****Please start arranging your visa at least 3 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hoursPlease Note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required

INSURANCE

TripADeal is proud to offer a range of travel insurance products in partnership with My Travel Insurance

SCHEDULE OF FEES

Voluntary ChangesThis includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue

· 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider· 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/

cruise company/ other travel provider· Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider· Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider· Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error· If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply

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FlightsFlights are subject to change based on availability and airline schedule changes. This means some flights may arrive a day before or day later, involve a transit, a stopover, or a substitute airline. These changes are beyond TripADeal’s control and will be confirmed upon booking. If you have any concerns please contact TripADeal directly for further information

Flight ConfirmationOnce your flights are confirmed and ticketed through TripADeal, flights are non-refundable and non-changeable. Full names, as per passport and including your middle name if applicable, must be provided for ticketing

*Please note: TripADeal is not liable in the event of airline schedule changes after your flights have been ticketed

Please note: All tour members are required to remain with the tour for its full duration. Any unused portion of the package is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other services or cash

Please note: If travelling overseas, a passport is required that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your return to Australia, with at least 2 blank pages at the time of travel

Bookings are subject to availabilityAll prices in AUD unless stated otherwise

Any changes to travel dates or deal option requested after purchase will incur a fee of $100 per change per voucher, payable direct to TripADeal

All prices are inclusive of taxes and service fees

TripADeal is proud to offer a range of travel insurance products in partnership with My Travel Insurance

Non-redeemable for cash

Vouchers are not refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer/promotion

TripADeal pricing reflects current market

rates, so deal prices may fluctuate from day to day. This is the nature of the tourism industry, and TripADeal is not obliged to refund you to match any subsequent price reductions after purchase

Please note: the ‘Refund Policy’ is located at the bottom of the page on the TripADeal website

Please note: all vouchers/booking dates must be confirmed before the day of travel. If you don’t do this TripADeal will not be liable for any issues that might arise with the product you have purchased

Please note: vouchers must be used within the stated validity period or else they will be deemed void

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