Days 1-3 : Beijing
Fly to Beijing where we will be met by our Tour Captain and enjoy a welcome dinner of the local delicacy, Peking Duck. The next day, walk on the Great Wall and visit the Temple of Heaven. In the evening there will be a Chinese Acrobatic Show.
Days 4-5 : Chengde
Explore Chengde, the former imperial holiday resort of the Qing Dynasty and visit the imperial mountain villas and temples built for Tibetan warlords. Stay overnight and return to Beijing the next day.
Day 6 : Beijing - Xian
Explore the Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China, followed by a stroll through Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square past Chairman Mao’sMausoleum. Also visit the exquisite Summer Palace before boarding the overnight sleeper train to Xian.
Days 7-9 : Xian - Wuhan
Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and enjoy sumptuous Shui Jiao cuisine. Next morning, visit one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th Century – the Terracotta Warriors, followed by a visit to the ancient City Wall and end the day with a Tang Dynasty show. Also visit the Shaanxi Museum and stroll through lively Muslim Quarter to the Great Mosque before boarding the overnight sleeper train to Wuhan.
Day 10 : Wuhan - Yangtze River Cruise
On arrival in Wuhan visit the Yellow Crane Tower and East Lake before transferring by coach (approx six hours) to your Yangtze River cruise vessel for the next four nights.
Days 11-13 : Yangtze River Cruise
Tour the Three Gorges Dam before sailing upstream through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and enjoy various shore excursions and side trips to Shennong Stream in a pea-pod boat or the equally impressive Lesser Three Gorges.
Days 14-16 : Chengdu
Disembark the cruise vessel and drive to Chengdu for two nights.The capital of Sichuan province is renowned for its natural beauty and cuisine.Visit the Panda Reserve, as well as lush slopes of Mt Qincheng, the Dujiangyan irrigation project and take the opportunity to explore the colourful street markets. Enjoy traditional Sichuan cuisine in the evening before boarding the overnight sleeper train to Kunming.
Days 17-18 : Kunming
Enjoy striking views from the train before our arrival at the City of Eternal Spring. Here, explore the Bird and Flower Market before sampling the famous Across the Bridge Noodles for dinner. Enjoy a full day tour to the amazing Stone Forest where massive limestone columns create surreal shapes and images.
Days 19-20 : Lijiang
Fly to the Living Museum city of Lijiang and wander through the quaint, cobbled streets of the Old Quarter. Next day, visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain soaring 18,000 ft to the sky and tour the Baisha Frescoes. In the evening see the Naxi Ancient Music Show.
Days 21-23 : Zhongdian
Drive to Zhongdian and see the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge en-route. Zhongdian, often called Shangri-La thrives with Tibetan Culture. Visit the Baishui Terrace, where sparkling water tumbles over layers of limestone pools, Napa Hai Lake and the Songshanlin Monastery built by an historical Dalai Lama.
Days 24-25 : Dali
Drive to Dali and explore Xizhou Village before moving on to Zhoucheng Village to witness Bai women demonstrate tie-dying techniques. In Dali, explore the Ancient Quarter while the next morning visit the Three Pagodas and cruise beautiful Erhai Lake. In the evening, stroll down Foreigner’s Street and soak in the lively atmosphere!
Days 26-28 : Kunming - UK
Return to Kunming, where the following morning is at leisure. Fly back to the UK, arriving home the following day filled with many happy memories.
Dates and Prices for 2009/2010
SAVE UP TO £100 WHEN YOU BOOK WITH US. QUOTE REF: CHINA125
| Depart UK | Arrive UK | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2010 | 12 Apr 2010 | £2,990 |
| 6 Apr 2010 | 3 May 2010 | £2,790 |
| 13 Apr 2010 | 10 May 2010 | £2,790 |
| 4 May 2010 | 31 May 2010 | £2,790 |
| 11 May 2010 | 7 Jun 2010 | £2,790 |
| 18 May 2010 | 14 Jun 2010 | £2,790 |
| 1 Jun 2010 | 28 Jun 2010 | £2,790 |
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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.
