China Delights

China Delights

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$5222

$4605

China Delights

18 Days Starting in UK and ending in UK

Visiting: Shanghai, ሀመር።, Suzhou, Wuzhen, Hangzhou, Meijiawu, Guilin, Li River, Yangshuo County, Chengdu, Leshan, Xi'an, Beijing, Great Wall of China

Tour operator:

Wendy Wu

Tour code:

397

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

8 - 28

Physical rating:

Low, Reasonable level of fitness required. A lot of time spent on your feet rather than covering long distances. Some step climbing.

Age range:

16-

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:
English
Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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$5222
$4605 (USD) including Flights from the UK Operator discount: -$374 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$242 -12%
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Tour Overview

From international Shanghai and the pandas of Chengdu to the imperial highlights of Beijing and all the dramatic landscapes in between, relish the historical, cultural and natural delights of China on this comprehensive trip.

Highlights

  • Discover the natural beauty of Suzhou and Hangzhou.

  • Walk the parameters of Xian's 14th century ancient city wall.

  • Dine on sumptuous Peking Duck, a favourite of the emperors.

  • Take a relaxing cruise down the Li River.

  • Stand in awe in front of the Grand Buddha of Leshan.

  • Admire the colonial architecture with a walk along the Bund.

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 2 : Fly Overnight To Shanghai

Location: Shanghai

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Fly overnight to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the 'Paris of the East'. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 3 : Explore Shanghai

Location: Shanghai

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Shanghai is China's great metropolis, where east and west collide on streets lined with futuristic skyscrapers and 10th century temples. Sightseeing today begins with a visit to the classical Yu Garden and a stop in the old town before admiring the colonial architecture with a stroll along the Bund. Round off the day with a delicious meal of traditional Shanghainese cuisine.

Day 4 : Even More Shanghai

Location: Shanghai

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore ultra-modern Pudong followed by a visit to a silk factory and the Shanghai Museum to see the collection of fine arts and antiquities. This evening, view the city from the Huangpu River on a panoramic cruise.



Day 5 : Historic Suzhou

Location: Suzhou

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Suzhou's centre has managed to retain a sense of quaint charm even as the city has grown up around it. Renowned for its traditional gardens, visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, typical of the Chinese appreciation of balance and harmony. Later, cruise on the thousand-year-old Grand Canal.

Day 6 : Wuzhen Water Town

Location: Wuzhen, Hangzhou

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to the water town of Wuzhen. A charming place of old-world timber buildings, cobbled streets and narrow waterways, it is an easy place to while away the day. Later, continue to the garden city of Hangzhou.

Day 7 : Historic Hangzhou

Location: Hangzhou

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A restful morning is spent wandering around the Temple of Inspired Seclusion, one of China's most renowned Buddhist temples. Later, enjoy a cruise on Hangzhou's West Lake, admiring the gardens, pagodas and old bridges on its shores.



Day 8 : Lush Tea Plantations

Location: Meijiawu, Guilin

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Browse the bustling local markets and visit the plantations of Meijiawu to learn the tea-making process, from bush to brew. Enjoy a cup of organic green tea and decide which of the locally produced teas you might like to purchase. Later, fly to the beautiful city of Guilin and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 9 : Li River Cruise

Location: Li River

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin today with a relaxing cruise along the Li River to the charming town of Yangshuo. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged karst peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery and grazing buffalo. Wander through the cobbled streets and visit the local market, then stop on the banks of the Li River for a photo opportunity with a cormorant fisherman.

Day 10 : Yangshuo

Location: Yangshuo County, Guilin

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Yangshuo sits in an exquisite rural location, surrounded by landscapes of emerald-green paddy fields and dramatic limestone karsts. Start the day with a relaxing and invigorating session of Tai Chi, taking a class with a master to learn this ancient martial art. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the countryside and enjoy some time at leisure. Later, travel through the countryside as you return by road to Guilin.

Day 11 : Chengdu

Location: Chengdu

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit Reed Flute Cave to admire the colourful stalagmites and stalactites. Continue to the pearl factory, then fly to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. This evening, enjoy an optional performance of Sichuan opera for the actors' famous 'face-changing'.

Day 12 : Leshan Grand Buddha

Location: Leshan

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Leshan to visit the UNESCO-listed Grand Buddha which, at 71 metres, is the world's largest stone-carved Buddhist monument. Get a bird's eye view of the Buddha from the adjacent park, then a short boat trip will give excellent views from the river. Return to Chengdu and in the evening, sample a delicious Sichuanese meal.

Day 13 : Chengdu Panda Reserve

Location: Chengdu, Xi'an

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit Chengdu's famous giant panda reserve to see and learn about China's celebrated bears up close in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. Later, take the bullet train to Xian, the ancient former capital.

Day 14 : Terracotta Warriors

Location: Xi'an

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After their fortuitous discovery in the 1970s, the Terracotta Army of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has intrigued visitors ever since. Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of life-sized warriors and horses. Also visit the workshop of the craftsmen to see where the warriors are intricately recreated in the style of their ancient counterparts. Later, stroll along the beautifully preserved 14th-century city walls that enclose Xian's old town. This evening, sit down to a delicious feast of traditional Shui Jiao dumplings followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.

Day 15 : Beijing

Location: Beijing

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the fascinating Little Wild Goose Pagoda. Later, fly to Beijing, the capital of China.

Day 16 : Imperial Beijing

Location: Beijing

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the morning soaking up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven, an orderly oasis in a bustling urban landscape. Here, mingle with the locals and watch or participate as they practise Tai Chi, dance or play cards. Next, head to Beijing's symbolic heart, Tiananmen Square and stroll into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City. Entering through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, you will find a complex full of imperial riches. A Chinese acrobatic show rounds off the day.

Day 17 : Great Wall

Location: Great Wall of China

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning is dedicated to China's most iconic sight – the Great Wall. Taking a walk on this incredible structure is the best way to appreciate both the sheer magnificence of the wall itself and the dramatic scenery that surrounds it. Visit a jade factory before spending the afternoon enjoying the idyllic landscapes of the Summer Palace, wandering through traditional Chinese gardens and seeing the exquisite architecture. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner of Peking duck followed by an optional kung fu show.



Day 18 : Fly Beijing To Uk

Location: Beijing

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.



What's Included

  • Accommodation

    16 nights in 4 star

  • Cruise

    Li River Cruise, Huangpu River Cruise

  • Fully Inclusive

    Touring with Guides and entrance fees

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

  • Country Entry Visas

  • Entrance Fees

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Local Taxes

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What's Not Included

Check out our Q&As

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Yes

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.

  • Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?

    Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.

  • Do you allow children on your tours?

    We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.

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Vietnam at Christmas, Excellent Experience From start to finish Vietnam at Christmas was amazing, The tour group, Local Guide Loc, we must have been blessed as the weather was excellent only one day of rain. Tour Group 11/10 Guide 11/10 Hotels 8/10 Food 8/10 Itineary10/10 Faboulous experience on Christmas in Vietnam

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24-Mar-2020

Great Country. Good range of different things to do and places to see - temples to beaches to wildlife. Hotels ranged from adequate to excellent. Food quality and variety was better than we expected A really good tour guide and our fellow travellers were excellent company. Would recommend despite the impact of Corona Virus cutting out a few later trips but that was beyond anyone's ability to control..

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Dates & Availability

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Monday - Thursday

May 06, 2024 - May 23, 2024
$5222 $4961 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$261 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Thursday

Sep 09, 2024 - Sep 26, 2024
$5222 $4605 (USD)

Operator discount: -$374 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$242 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Thursday

Oct 07, 2024 - Oct 24, 2024
$5222 $4961 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$261 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Thursday

Apr 07, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025
$5471 $4842 (USD)

Operator discount: -$374 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$255 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Thursday

May 05, 2025 - May 22, 2025
$5471 $4842 (USD)

Operator discount: -$374 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$255 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Thursday

Sep 08, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025
$5471 $4842 (USD)

Operator discount: -$374 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$255 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Thursday

Oct 06, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025
$5471 $4842 (USD)

Operator discount: -$374 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$255 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Wendy Wu allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Wendy Wu requires a minimum deposit of 350 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of wendy wu charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

  • How we Keep you safe on our Tours

    Your safety and well-being will always be our Number 1 priority which is why we’ve instituted the most stringent COVID health and safety protocols on all of our tours. Here is a brief summary of the steps we are taking to ensure you will be safe, secure and satisfied when you travel with us.


    Guides and National Escorts
    Our National Escorts and guides will conduct a Health and Safety briefing with you before the tour begins and will help everyone ensure they adhere to social distancing, hygiene practises and local regulations. They will carry a supply of face masks and hand sanitiser for you to use free of charge and will, of course, observe the highest level of personal hygiene at all times.

    Should anyone on the group fall ill your National Escort will ensure the individual receives swift medical attention and can only return to the group once cleared to do so.


    Transport & Sightseeing
    Vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant after each excursion service, overnight and between different groups.

    You will always have at least one seat between you and your fellow tourers, hand sanitiser will be given to the group on each embarkation and vehicles will be thoroughly ventilated prior to passengers boarding.

    Drivers will always embark vehicles after clients, disembark the group vehicle prior to clients disembarking, and maintain social distancing and a high level of personal hygiene at all times.

    Your guides will assess the situation on the ground avoiding large crowds – where possible, alter timings and splitting the group into smaller sizes.


    Accommodation
    Wendy Wu Tours will only offer hotels that have undergone a detailed hygiene assessment, have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with government standards.

    We will ensure these protocols include staff practising social distancing and wearing appropriate PPI, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in all areas and food safety.


    Dining
    All the restaurants we visit will be researched and inspected regularly to ensure that they follow the strictest health, cleanliness and safety guidelines.

    All waiting staff will wear face masks and gloves and we will arrange à la carte dining, waiter-served meals or waiter-assisted buffets throughout the tour. We will not share open-buffet meals with other hotel or restaurant guests.

    Hand sanitiser will be provided to the group before and after every food and beverage service.

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