Highlights of the China Highlights Tour

Days 1-3 : UK - Shanghai

Fly to the exciting and cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, where we will be met by our Tour Captain and enjoy a traditional welcome dinner. Explore the beautiful Yu Gardens, Shanghai Museum, the fascinating Old Town and the unique 1920’s style shikumen buildings in the Xintiandi area.

Day 4 : Suzhou

Drive to Suzhou, the 'Venice of the East' to visit two of its finest oriental gardens: the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the Garden of the Master of the Nets. Also enjoy a cruise on the Grand Canal and visit a local silk mill, still in operation today.

Days 5-6 : Hangzhou

Travel by coach to beautiful Hangzhou, one of China’s former imperial capitals. We visit the local markets and enjoy an oriental tea-tasting. Next day, visit the Temple of Inspired Seclusion and the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Relax as we cruise on West Lake in the afternoon.

Day 7 : Wuzhen - Shanghai

Travel by coach to the picturesque town of Wuzhen and enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the intricate system of canals, ancient pavilions and overhead bridges before returning to Shanghai.

Days 8-9 : Shanghai

Visit the famous Bund and shop along Nanjing Road. Say farewell to Shanghai with an evening cruise on the panoramic Huangpu River. The following morning explore the Pudong area before flying to Guilin.

Days 10-11 : Li River Cruise - Yangshuo

Cruise the spectacular Li River and enjoy the views of stunning limestone columns that tower above the river, as we travel to the picturesque town of Yangshuo for the night. Return to Guilin the next day visiting Mt Diecai en-route.

Days 12-13 : Guilin - Kunming

Visit the stunning Reed Flute Caves before flying to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province and sample the famous 'Across the Bridge Noodles'. The next day, enjoy a full day tour of the picturesque Stone Forest, where vast surreal limestone columns reach upwards into the heavens.

Day 14 : Kunming - Chongqing

Admire the Western Hills, known as the Sleeping Beauty Hills, resembling a woman’s prone body wrapping around Dianchi Lake before flying to Chongqing.

Day 15 : Chongqing - Dazu

Enjoy a city tour of Erlin Park, the People’s Hall and the General Stilwell Museum. Drive to Dazu, home to some of the most fascinating rock carvings in the world: the Beishan Frescoes.

Day 16 : Dazu - Chengdu

Visit the Baodin Stone Carvings, before driving on to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. The area is renowned for its lush and dramatic landscapes as well as its cuisine. This evening enjoy a tasty Sichuan meal.

Day 17 : Chengdu - Leshan

Today, visit the remarkable Grand Buddha at Leshan, the world’s largest stone-carved Buddhist statue. We then take a short boat trip to view the statue from the river and also admire the head from the clifftop.

Days 18-19 : Chengdu

Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see these adorable animals being reared in spectacular wooded surroundings; we also explore a local bamboo park. The next day, take a city tour of Chengdu followed by an overnight sleeper train to the former imperial capital of Xian.

Days 20-22 : Xian

Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda, followed by a traditional Shui Jiao dinner. The next day, admire the world famous life-size Terracotta Warriors, visit the ancient City Wall and enjoy a live performance of Tang Dynasty dancing in the evening. Also visit the renowned Shaanxi Museum and the lively Muslim Quarter where we explore the Great Mosque and the Islamic food markets before our overnight sleeper train to Beijing.

Days 23-26 : Beijing

Arrive in Beijing and visit the majestic Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China and stroll across Tiananmen Square, before enjoying the local delicacy, Peking Duck for dinner. Tomorrow, walk along the Great Wall, marvel at the unique Temple of Heaven visit the exquisite Summer Palace and enjoy a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic Show. On your last day, a visit to Lama Temple is followed by free time to shop at the bustling markets.

Day 27 : Beijing - UK

Fly back to the UK, arriving home later the same day filled with many happy memories.

Dates and Prices for 2009/2010

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Depart UK Arrive UK Price per person
24 Oct 2009 19 Nov 2009 £2,590
7 Nov 2009 3 Dec 2009 £2,390
14 Nov 2009 10 Dec 2009 £1,990
27 Feb 2010 25 Mar 2010 £2,390
20 Mar 2010 15 Apr 2010 £2,690
3 Apr 2010 29 Apr 2010 £2,990
17 Apr 2010 13 May 2010 £2,790
8 May 2010 3 Jun 2010 £2,790
15 May 2010 10 Jun 2010 £2,790
29 May 2010 24 Jun 2010 £2,790
12 Jun 2010 8 Jul 2010 £2,790

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Departs Saturday and Returns Thursday

Prices are based on departures from London Heathrow with British Airways or Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow with Emirates

Single supplement from £380. No supplement if you are willing to share

Land only from £1,790pp. (Shanghai - Beijing)

Tipping Payable locally US$83pp in 2009 and US$110pp in 2010

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A unique exceptional customer service

As part of this service we include your Chinese Visa (British Citizen passport holders only on a fully escorted tour from the UK). We ask you to send in your completed visa application forms, passport and 1 Passport photo to us 8 weeks prior to your departure.

Please Note
For foreign passport holders, land only passengers and for passports received less than 6 weeks prior to the tour departure date, there will be an additional fee of £50 per person for the above service.

It is possible for passengers to obtain and process their own visa application, however we cannot offer any money back for this as we will need to be provide you with significant information and documentation to enable you to do this yourself.

Express Service
Standard Visa service will ensure that your passports are returned to you within 4 weeks after receipt. You will receive your final documentation approximately 2 weeks prior to your departure. If for any reason you require your passport back before this time, please see details of our Visa express service in the table below:

Service
Return Date
Charge
Standard
Within approximately 4 weeks after receipt by Wendy Wu Tours
FREE
Express
Within approximately 2 weeks after receipt by Wendy Wu Tours
£50 each

Please state at time of booking which service you require.

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China Highlights - Fully Inclusive Group Tours in China - 27 days from £1890

Journey through many of China’s major sights and attractions; from the modern elegance of its cities, to the untainted charm of its local people, to its spectacular landscapes. As well as the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, highlights include the stunning garden cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou, the spectacular Li River and Chengdu’s adorable pandas.

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