China Ice and Snow Tour
9 day tour to Dalian, Shenyang, Changchun, Jilin & Harbin
9 day tour to Dalian, Shenyang, Changchun, Jilin & Harbin
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Northern China is not only rich in cultural heritage but also famous for its beautiful natural scenery. This carefully chosen itinerary takes you to the main cities starting from Dalian to the 'Ice City' of Harbin, home of “Harbin Ice & Snow Festival”, ensuring an unforgettable tour. Best of all, you will see the unique ice and snow culture, which has a worldwide reputation and will add a sparkle to your travels.
Depart Australia to Dalian via Shanghai / Beijing / Guangzhou. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel for two nights.
Today’s city tour in Dalian includes Binhai seaside Road, 100-year city statues, Tiger Beach Scenic Area, North Bridge and the city squares. After dinner, you visit the largest light square in China - Xinhai Square to enjoy the night view of the city.
This morning you take a bus/train ride to Shenyang. Visit the former residence of Marshall Zhang Xueliang and the highlights of the city. Dinner will be a Shenyang specialty – Hanging oven cake roast duck.
After breakfast, you will visit Shenyang Imperial Palace, which contains a huge collection of relics from the Qing Dynasty; then continue to visit the tombs of Emperor Huangtaiji and Empress Xiaoduan. This afternoon, you travel to Changchun by coach (4 hours driving) or train depending on weather.
This morning, you visit Manchuria Palace where the Last Emperor Puyi used to be the puppet emperor. In the afternoon we will show you around the Jinyuetan Scenic Area, which is situated in a scenic zone shrouded by glimmering silver capped mountains and emerald lakes; afterwards board coach to Jilin (2 hours driving).
The banks of Songhua River offer a spectacular wonderland scene during the winter months when the branches of pine and willow trees are covered in needle like hoarfrost. Firstly you visit the Songhua River (Jilin section) and you may have chance to see the Rime on the trees, then onto the Meteorite Museum. After lunch, you travel north to Harbin. Harbin is an enchanting city with natural beauty. Dinner will be Russian style meal tonight.
This morning you go to Songhua River (Harbin section) to see the local people skating or swimming in the river, then you visit International Snow Sculpture Art Expo, where thousands of snow landscape, cartoon, figures, and buildings are displayed. You will also stroll along the main pedestrian mall in the city, with its many Russian and Western style buildings. This evening, you visit the Ice & Snow World where you can see lots of sculptures made from snow and ice where every year the Ice and Snow Festival is held. When night falls, the whole park turns into a world of ice consisting of giant-sized sculptures which are made all the more beautiful by neon lights. Dinner will be a Harbin specialty – Dumpling Dinner.
This morning you visit a Russian style Sophia Church, then onto the Russian Store, where you can find Russian gifts from the Russian trade man. This afternoon you fly to Shanghai Guangzhou and take connecting flight bound for Australia.
Arrive in Australia in the morning.
Single supplement: $590
Pre / Post Stay Hotel: $150 (Dalian) / $150 (Harbin) - per room per night with breakfast
Remarks
- This tour is guaranteed to departwith a minimum of 4 participants.
- Land only price: Tour starts withArrival transfer in Dalian to Departure transfer in Harbin, excluding any international air tickets.
- China Visa: No visa required if you stay in China less than 15 days.
- Package prices of China Eastern are for departures from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne only. Optional stopover in Shanghai available, additional fees may apply.
- Due to availability, other airlines (Air China or China Southern Ailrines) may be used instead of China Eastern.
- 4* Hotel references:
- Dalian Manju Hotel
- Shengyang West Hotel
- Changchun Hampton by Hilton
- Jilin Vienna International Hotel
- Harbin Mercure Hotel or similar
- Operation Note: For group tour, a through coach will be used all the way from Dalian to Harbin. But short train travel will be for inter-cities for group less than 10 people.
Inclusions
- Return economy class airfares departing from Australia with selected airlines and all domestic flights (unless specified), including ticketed airport taxes & fuel surcharges as at October 2024 (CBT reserve the right to charge extra if airlines increase their fuel surcharge).
- Fully inclusive tour with all transfers between airports / piers / stations and hotels in each city; daily sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary; evening entertainment; professional English speaking local guides and cruise etc. Most meals - breakfasts are Western / local cuisine style buffet at hotel, while lunches and dinners are mostly local cuisines served at selected restaurants, please refer to meal code on itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, BD=buffet dinner, SD=specialty dinner, WD=western dinner).
- Most of our hotels are 4 star international standard hotels with twin share superior class accommodation. All rooms have private facilities, telephone, colour TV and in-room internet facilities. Many hotels have a swimming pool.
- Professional English speaking National guide will accompany the group throughout the trip, in association with the local tour guides. This is subject to the minimum of 10 clients for each tour. Should the group be less than 10 people, the local guide will meet you at the airport / station upon your arrival and return you to the station / airport for your next destination.
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