Days 1-5 : UK - Beijing
Fly to Beijing for four unforgettable nights. The next day, stroll through Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square, past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum to the treasure filled Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. Our evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck. Enjoy a walk on the Great Wall, a highlight of any trip to China and tour the unique Temple of Heaven the following day. End your stay in Beijing with a shopping spree at the bustling markets and a visit to the exquisite Summer Palace. Your final evening in Beijing will be spent enjoying a Chinese Acrobatic Show.
Day 6 : Beijing - Xian
Fly to the ancient city of Xian and see the priceless relics of the Shaanxi Provincial Museum before enjoying a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal in the evening.
Day 7 : Xian
Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th Century – the life-size Terracotta Warriors, followed by the ancient City Wall, one of the best preserved in all of China. Stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to visit the Great Mosque and explore the Islamic food markets. Complete the day with an evening performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
Days 8-11 : Yangtze River Cruise
End your stay in Xian with a visit to the Little Wild Goose Pagoda before flying to Wuhan. Transfer by coach (approx six hours) to board our Yangtze River Cruise vessel for the next four nights. Marvel at the magnificent Three Gorges Dam before cruising through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. We enjoy various shore excursions and visit the captivating temples and statues of the Ghost City in Fengdu along the way. We will also travel up the Shennong Stream in a pea-pod boat or explore the equally impressive Lesser Three Gorges.
Days 12-13 : Chengdu - Pandas - Leshan
Disembark your cruise vessel and transfer to Chengdu. Take a half-day city tour and enjoy a meal of Sichuan cuisine. The next day, visit the famous Panda Reserve to see these adorable animals being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. We then travel to Leshan to see the world’s largest stone-carved Buddha. The carving began in 713AD and was completed in 803AD.
Day 14 : Chengdu - Guilin
Fly to the beautiful city of Guilin for an overnight stay. On arrival we visit Mt Diecai for spectacular views of the karst landscape.
Day 15 : Li River Cruise - Yangshuo
Relax on a cruise along the spectacular Li River and enjoy breathtaking views of this unique landscape as we travel to the charming town of Yangshuo, set in the lush green paddies of Southern China. Enjoy a walk along the cobblestone streets in the evening and soak in the atmosphere of this picturesque and enchanting town.
Day 16 : Yangshuo - Guilin
Visit the colourful local markets before returning to Guilin for a visit to the beautiful Reed Flute Caves and its stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Stay overnight in Guilin.
Day 17-18 : Guilin - Suzhou - Shanghai
Fly to cosmopolitan Shanghai, also known as the ‘Paris of the East’ and transfer by coach to the charming garden city of Suzhou, famous for its exquisite gardens and traditional silk markets. Stay overnight and visit a local silk mill, still in operation today, enjoy a short cruise on the ancient Grand Canal and explore the classical oriental gardens before travelling back to Shanghai.
Days 19-20 : Shanghai
See the superb antiquities and fine arts of the Shanghai Museum, wander around People’s Square and enjoy traditional Shanghai cuisine tonight. Also visit the beautiful Yu Gardens, fascinating Old Town with it’s colourful collection of shops and restaurants and the famous Bund. The following day visit the Pudong area and explore the unique 1920’s style shikumen buildings in Xintiandi area. We end our stay in Shanghai with a stunning Huangpu River Cruise.
Day 21 : Shanghai - UK
Fly back to the UK, arriving home the same day filled with many happy memories.
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Dates and Prices for 2009/2010
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| Depart UK | Arrive UK | Price per person |
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| 1 Nov 2009 | 21 Nov 2009 | £2,390 |
| 14 Mar 2010 | 3 Apr 2010 | £2,590 |
| 28 Mar 2010 | 17 Apr 2010 | £2,990 |
| 11 Apr 2010 | 1 May 2010 | £2,790 |
| 25 Apr 2010 | 15 May 2010 | £2,790 |
| 2 May 2010 | 22 May 2010 | £2,790 |
| 9 May 2010 | 29 May 2010 | £2,790 |
| 16 May 2010 | 5 Jun 2010 | £2,790 |
| 23 May 2010 | 12 Jun 2010 | £2,790 |
| 30 May 2010 | 19 Jun 2010 | £2,790 |
| 6 Jun 2010 | 26 Jun 2010 | £2,790 |
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Prices are based on departures from London Heathrow with British Airways or Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow with Emirates
Single supplement from £470. No supplement if you are willing to share
Land only from £1,990pp. (Beijing - Shanghai)
Tipping Payable locally US$60pp in 2009 and US$75pp 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 |
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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.
