Enchanting China

Enchanting China

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Enchanting China

17 Days Starting in UK and ending in UK

Visiting: Beijing, ሀመር።, Huanghuacheng Great Wall, Wangfujing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam, Yichang, Shanghai

Tour operator:

Wendy Wu

Tour code:

1086

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

8 - 18

Physical rating:

Medium, Flexible. Slow down the pace and enjoy China with several days at leisure. Optional days to be more active.

Age range:

16-

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Cycling, Sightseeing

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$4264 (USD) including Flights from the UK Operator discount: -$250 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$224
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Tour Overview

This is your chance to explore the wonderful cities of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and Chengdu, on a relaxed itinerary that introduces you to the very best sights with the option to choose your own extra activities

Slow down the pace and thoroughly explore China’s fascinating cities on an itinerary that introduces you to the very best sights and gives you the option to do even more. Extra time allows you to discover more at your own pace and in your own way.

Highlights

  • Come face to face with the enigmatic Terracotta Warriors.

  • Discover the imperial highlights of capital city Beijing.

  • Gaze upon China's most famous resident: the Giant Panda.

  • Cruise along the mighty Yangtze River for 3 nights.

  • Walk along the ancient Tea Horse Road to the town of Pingle.

  • Explore China's bustling, financial capital Shanghai.

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 2 : Fly Overnight To Beijing

Location: Beijing

Accommodation: Hotel

Fly overnight to Beijing, China's historic capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 1 - 2 : Fly Overnight To Beijing

Location: Beijing

Accommodation: Hotel

Fly overnight to Beijing, China's historic capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 3 : Imperial Beijing

Location: Beijing

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Begin today in Beijing's symbolic heart with a stroll across Tiananmen Square into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City where you will find a complex full of imperial treasures. Visit Yandaixiejie, where you will have some free time to wander the hutongs. These narrow alleys offer an authentic glimpse of the old Beijing before the emergence of high-rise buildings and modern commerce. Enjoy lunch in the hutongs and then spend the evening at leisure exploring the vibrant Houhai district.

Day 4 : Huanghuacheng Great Wall & Wangfujing

Location: Huanghuacheng Great Wall, Wangfujing

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, visit Huanghuacheng, a particularly scenic section of the Great Wall reached by boat that boasts spectacular views from the top. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring colourful Wangfujing Street which is one of the largest and best-known shopping streets in Beijing. This evening, enjoy an optional Peking duck dinner.

Day 5 : Summer Palace

Location: Beijing

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Explore the beautifully designed grounds of the Summer Palace including the Long Corridor and the Marble Boat. Spend time strolling along the lake and admire the Chinese architecture, followed by a walk up Longevity Hill to enjoy the panoramic views. Also make a stop at the Olympic Park for a photo opportunity.

Day 6 : Temple Of Heaven

Location: Beijing, Xi'an

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Begin today 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 begin their day practising Tai Chi, dancing or playing cards. Later, fly to the former capital city, ancient Xi'an.



Day 7 : Terracotta Warriors

Location: Xi'an

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Housed in three immense hangars, the ranks of the Terracotta Army stand sentinel in their subterranean necropolis, constructed to protect China's first emperor. Gaze over the ranks of warriors and horses, while you are introduced to these life-like soldiers' fascinating story. Take a walking tour of the Muslim Quarter and maybe sample some of the freshly cooked snacks. Enjoy the evening at leisure with a cold beer in Defu Lane or take an optional tour of Xi'an by night.

Day 8 : Cycle The Wall (Optional)

Location: Xi'an

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a day at leisure to explore Xi'an. There is the option to enjoy a gentle cycle ride that will take you the nine miles around Xian's beautifully preserved city wall for a fantastic overview of the city. This evening, enjoy an optional Tang Dynasty show.

Day 9 : Chengdu Like A Local

Location: Chengdu

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Take the bullet train to Chengdu and walk around People's Park, a hive of activity. See beautiful golden koi, locals dancing and practising Tai Chi, visit a local teahouse, and most interesting of all spend time in Matchmaker's Corner, where parents search for suitors for their children. This evening, enjoy an optional Sichuan hot pot dinner and a 'Changing Faces' show.



Day 10 : Pingle Ancient Town (Optional)

Location: Chengdu

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is a day at leisure to relax in Chengdu or take the option of visiting the old town of Pingle. Dating back to the Han Dynasty, Pingle was a stopping point on the Tea Horse Road. Take time to walk through its maze of teahouse-lined streets before seeing the bamboo forest from above on the Jinji Rope Bridge.

Day 11 : Giant Pandas

Location: Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the morning visiting the famous pandas at Chengdu’s Panda Conservation Centre. Here you can observe these gorgeous creatures lounging, playing and chomping through piles of bamboo in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. Drive to Chongqing and board your Yangtze cruise vessel, home for the next three nights.

Day 14 : Three Gorges Dam

Location: Three Gorges Dam, Yichang, Shanghai

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Disembark your cruise vessel and visit the Three Gorges Dam. A man-made marvel, the project showcases a massive feat of engineering. Next, travel to Yichang and then fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the 'Paris of the East'.

Day 15 : Shanghainese Shanghai

Location: Shanghai

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up to the buzz of Shanghai and take a breakfast walking tour between shimmering skyscrapers and traditional streets. Walk through the city’s most fascinating districts, marvelling at monuments and rickety old buildings before enjoying breakfast as the locals do – sample pancakes, fried bread sticks and tofu. Visit the classical Yu Garden, the old town and a silk factory. Later, take an evening stroll along the Bund and cruise down the Huangpu River, as you are serenaded by the neon lights of Pudong.

Day 16 : Zhujiajio (Optional)

Location: Shanghai

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a day at leisure in Shanghai and explore this action-packed city. Alternatively, take an optional tour to Zhujiajiao, one of Shanghai’s sleepy water towns built on an old canal system once used to transport goods all over imperial China. The town’s narrow alleyways exude old-world charm, whilst the waterways are lined with ancient buildings and crossed by stone bridges. Tonight, enjoy the ERA show and a farewell dinner of authentic Shanghainese cuisine.

Day 17 : Fly Shanghai To Uk

Location: Shanghai

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

What's Included

  • Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise, Huangpu River Cruise

  • More Free Time

  • Accommodation

    15 nights in 4 star

  • 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

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  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

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

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    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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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..

Excellent

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Friday - Sunday

May 10, 2024 - May 26, 2024
$4739 $4502 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$237 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Friday - Sunday

Sep 06, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024
$4739 $4264 (USD)

Operator discount: -$250 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$224 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Friday - Sunday

Oct 04, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024
$4739 $4264 (USD)

Operator discount: -$250 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$224 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Friday - Sunday

Apr 11, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
$4989 $4502 (USD)

Operator discount: -$250 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$237 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Friday - Sunday

May 09, 2025 - May 25, 2025
$4989 $4502 (USD)

Operator discount: -$250 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$237 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Friday - Sunday

Sep 05, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
$4989 $4502 (USD)

Operator discount: -$250 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$237 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Friday - Sunday

Sep 12, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
$4989 $4502 (USD)

Operator discount: -$250 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$237 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Friday - Sunday

Oct 03, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
$4989 $4502 (USD)

Operator discount: -$250 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$237 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Friday - Sunday

Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
$4989 $4502 (USD)

Operator discount: -$250 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$237 (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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