Days 1-3 : UK - Shanghai
Fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the Paris of the East and meet your Tour Captain. Explore this exciting city with visits to the Yu Gardens, the Old Town and the famous Bund before rounding the day off with a dinner of sumptuous Shanghai cuisine. Next day, visit the Shanghai Museum and the Pudong area. We also have the opportunity to explore the Xintiandi quarter with its 1920’s style shikumen buildings. In the evening enjoy a stunning Huangpu River cruise.
Days 4-6 : Beijing
Depart Shanghai and fly to Beijing for the next four days. Our sightseeing takes in the exquisite Summer Palace followed by an evening dinner which includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck.The next day, enjoy a walk on the Great Wall and tour the unique Temple of Heaven, which is the largest existing temple in China followed by an evening performance of a Chinese Acrobatic Show.We also take a stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum before exploring the Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China.
Days 7-9 : Beijing - Xian
Shop at the famous markets and then board your overnight sleeper train to the former imperial capital of Xian. Upon arrival, we visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the renowned Shaanxi Museum. A walk through the lively Muslim Quarter and visit the Great Mosque is followed by a traditional Shui Jiao dinner in the evening.The following day, explore one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th Century - the Terracotta Warriors and the ancient City Wall. Complete the day with a live performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
Days 10-13 : Xian - Yangtze River Cruise
Fly to Wuhan and transfer by coach (approx six hours) to board your Yangtze River Cruise vessel. Travel upstream and tour the impressive Three Gorges Dam before cruising on the mighty Yangtze River through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.We enjoy various shore excursions and take a side-trip along the striking Shennong Stream in a peapod boat or visit the Lesser Three Gorges.
Days 14-15 : Chongqing - Li River Cruise
Disembark from your cruise and visit the new Panda House at Chongqing Zoo before flying to beautiful Guilin. Take a relaxing cruise on the spectacular Li River to enjoy the stunning limestone columns that tower above the river, creating breathtaking landscapes.
Days 16-17 : Guilin - Kunming
Visit the stunning Reed Flute Caves and Mt Diecai before boarding your flight to Kunming. Sample the region’s famous Across the Bridge noodles in the evening. Enjoy a full day tour of the picturesque Stone Forest, where the huge limestone columns form surreal shapes and images.
Days 18-19 : Kunming - Lijiang
Fly to Lijiang, a UNESCO world heritage site and wander through the quaint cobbled streets and along the canals of the Old Quarter and in the evening enjoy the acclaimed Naxi Ancient Music Show. Tomorrow we visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest gorges in the world and enjoy the truly breathtaking scenery.
Day 20 : Lijiang - Kunming
A cable car takes us to one of the high meadows on spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which soars to 18,000 feet. Also visit Black Dragon Pool before flying back to Kunming.
Days 21-22 : Kunming - UK
Morning at leisure before boarding our flight back to the UK, arriving home the next day filled with happy memories.
Dates and Prices for 2009/2010
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| Depart UK | Arrive UK | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2009 | 7 Dec 2009 | £2,690 |
| 15 Mar 2010 | 5 Apr 2010 | £2,790 |
| 29 Mar 2010 | 19 Apr 2010 | £3,190 |
| 12 Apr 2010 | 3 May 2010 | £2,990 |
| 26 Apr 2010 | 17 May 2010 | £2,990 |
| 3 May 2010 | 24 May 2010 | £2,990 |
| 10 May 2010 | 31 May 2010 | £2,990 |
| 17 May 2010 | 7 Jun 2010 | £2,990 |
| 31 May 2010 | 21 Jun 2010 | £2,990 |
| 21 Jun 2010 | 12 Jul 2010 | £2,990 |
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Departs Monday and Returns Monday
*Total Solar Eclipse
Prices are based on departures from London Heathrow with Virgin
Single supplement from £460. No supplement if you are willing to share
Land only from £2,090pp. (Shanghai - Kunming)
Tipping Payable locally US$69 in 2009 and US$85 in 2010
- Additional Fuel Charge: £0
Departs Tuesday and Returns Monday
Prices are based on departures from London Heathrow with Cathay Pacific
Single supplement from £490. No supplement if you are willing to share
Land only from £1,890pp. (Beijing - Kunming)
Tipping Payable locally US$83pp in 2009 and US$100pp in 2010
- Additional Fuel Charge: £0
Departs Wednesday and Returns Monday
Prices are based on departures from London Heathrow with British Airways or Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow with Emirates
Single supplement from £560. No supplement if you are willing to share
Land only from £2,090pp. (Beijing - Shanghai)
Tipping Payable locally US$83pp in 2009 and US$110pp in 2010
- Additional Fuel Charge: £0
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 |
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| Standard |
Within approximately 4 weeks after receipt by Wendy Wu Tours |
FREE |
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| Express |
Within approximately 2 weeks after receipt by Wendy Wu Tours |
£50 each |
Please state at time of booking which service you require.
