Great Walls, Warriors, Palaces & Shanghai
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Great Walls, Warriors, Palaces & Shanghai
From Beijing to bustling Shanghai, this unforgettable holiday combines China's greatest landmarks with an exciting Japan cruise. Fly from Sydney before exploring Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Yu Garden and the Bund. Travel between cities aboard high-speed bullet trains, enjoy premium accommodation, inclusive dining and cultural experiences. Afterwards, board Spectrum of the Seas for an eight-night roundtrip voyage from Shanghai, visiting Osaka and Tokyo before returning to Shanghai. Created exclusively for Cruise1st, this seamless journey delivers exceptional value, unforgettable sightseeing, effortless transfers, memorable performances and incredible memories from start to finish for every traveller alike.
17 nights
Great Walls, Warriors, Palaces & Shanghai
- Spectrum of the Seas
- From Shanghai to Shanghai
- 15/04/2027 - 02/05/2027
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Tour Highlights
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- ● Economy Class airfare from Sydney to Beijing, return from Shanghai
- ● 7 night all-inclusive fully-guided tour from Beijing to Shanghai
- ● All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and premium hotel stays included
- ● Full-day guided tour of Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace & more
- ● A trip to the Great Wall of China
- ● Traditional dinners with an acrobatic performance, a cultural shows & scenic views
- ● A Bullet Train ride from Beijing to Xian and from Xian to Shanghai
- ● Full-day tour of Xian, including the Terracotta Warriors & more
- ● Tour of Shanghai, including the Yu Garden, the Bund & a visit to a silk factory
- ● A scenic Huangpu river cruise
- ● Air-conditioned private coach transfers throughout
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Your Tour Itinerary in Detail
Spectrum of the Seas, 15 April 2027
‣ Day 1: 16 April 2027 – Beijing
● On arrival at the Beijing Capital International Airport, get transferred to your hotel accompanied by an English-speaking assistant.
● Dinner at the hotel.
● Overnight stay at hotel in Beijing.
Dinner Included
‣ Day 2: 17 April 2027 – Beijing
● After breakfast, meet your guide for a full-day tour of the city: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City & the Gate of Supreme Harmony.
● After lunch, visit the Summer Palace.
● Traditional Peking Duck dinner.
● Overnight stay at hotel in Beijing.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
‣ Day 3: 18 April 2027 – Beijing
● After breakfast, set off on a trip to the Great Wall of China, a jade museum, the Sacred Way and the Ming Tombs.
● In the evening, enjoy a Chinese acrobatic performance.
● Overnight stay at hotel in Beijing.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
‣ Day 4: 19 April 2027 – Beijing - Xian
● After breakfast, board the Bullet Train to Xian.
● Upon arrival in Xian, get a transfer to the hotel.
● Overnight stay at hotel in Xian.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
‣ Day 5: 20 April 2027 – Xian
● After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and the Xian Arts and Ceramics Exhibition Centre.
● In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk along Xian's 14th-century ancient city wall.
● The evening will be spent enjoying a Shui Jiao dumpling banquet, followed by a Tang Dynasty cultural performance.
● Overnight stay at hotel in Xian.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
‣ Day 6: 21 April 2027 - Xian - Shanghai
● After breakfast, board the Bullet Train for Shanghai (approx. 7,5 hour ride), together with your guide.
● Transfer to hotel upon arrival in Shanghai.
● Overnight stay at hotel in Shanghai.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
‣ Day 7: 22 April 2027 - Shanghai
● After breakfast, join a tour of Shanghai, including the Yu Garden, the old town, the Bund and a silk factory.
● In the evening, board a scenic Huangpu river cruise.
● Overnight stay at hotel in Shanghai.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
‣ Day 8: 23 April 2027 - Shanghai Cruise Terminal
● After breakfast, get a transfer to the cruise terminal to embark the Spectrum of the Seas.
Breakfast Included
See the full itinerary here.
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