Ultimate China

Ultimate China

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Ultimate China

27 Days Starting and ending in UK

Visiting: Beijing, Great Wall of China, Xi'an, Guilin, Li River, Yangshuo County, Kunming, Dalian, Lijiang, Zhongdian, Lhasa, Chengdu, Shanghai

Tour operator:

Wendy Wu

Tour code:

1683

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

8 - 28

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

16-70

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:
English
Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From:
$8115
$7234 (USD) including Flights from the UK Operator discount: -$500 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$381 -11%
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Tour Overview

This really is the ultimate tour for those who want to experience China in depth! From modern cities and ancient history to rural villages and spectacular landscapes, this is the tour for those wanting to see all of China's highlights in just one visit. Our Ultimate China tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.

Highlights

  • Wander through Dali's charming old quarter

  • Meander amongst the eerie Stone Forest in Kunming

  • Cruise down the tranquil Li river, enjoying beautiful views of the karst mountains

  • Visit the world-famous Panda Conservation Centre in Chengdu

  • Visit Potala Palace, the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama

  • Enjoy a 3-night voyage on the mighty Yangtze River

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 2 : Fly Overnight To Beijing

Location: Beijing

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

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

Meals Included: Dinner

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, Dinner

This morning, head to Beijing's symbolic heart, Tiananmen Square and stroll into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City. Later, soak up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven, where you can mingle with the locals and watch or participate as they practise Tai Chi, dance or play cards. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Peking duck dinner.



Day 4 : The 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 wall itself and the dramatic scenery that it crosses. Visit a jade factory then spend the afternoon in the idyllic gardens of the Summer Palace. This evening, there is an option to see kung fu masters in action.



Day 5 : Bullet Train To Xi'an

Location: Xi'an

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take the bullet train to Xian and in the evening, enjoy a delicious feast of traditional Shui Jiao dumplings followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.



Day 6 : 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 to see where the warriors are intricately recreated in the style of their ancient counterparts. After lunch, stroll along the beautifully preserved 14th-century city walls that enclose Xian's old town.

Day 7 : Fly To Guilin

Location: Guilin

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda. Next, fly to the beautiful city of Guilin and visit a pearl factory.



Day 8 : Li River Cruise

Location: Li River

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take a relaxed cruise along the Li River to charming Yangshuo. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged karst peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery, grazing buffalo and local fishermen. This afternoon you can spend some time browsing Yangshuo's vibrant markets.

Day 9 : Yangshuo

Location: Yangshuo County

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin with a relaxing and invigorating session of Tai Chi, taking a class with a master to learn this ancient martial art. Explore the countryside and stop on the banks of the Li River for a photo opportunity with a cormorant fisherman. Enjoy time at leisure or choose one of the many optional activities available including cycling or bamboo rafting.

Day 10 : Travel To Kunming

Location: Guilin, Kunming

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive back to Guilin and visit Reed Flute Cave to see the colourful stalagmites and stalactites. Next, fly to Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province.



Day 11 : The Stone Forest

Location: Kunming

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meander through the formations of the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest, where towering limestone pillars stand tree-like in a fascinating illusion of woodland. This evening, dine on the local dish, Across the Bridge Noodles.



Day 12 : Travel To Dali

Location: Dalian

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Board the bullet train to Dali, a charming town that offers a peek at bygone China and discover the magnificent Three Pagodas.

Day 13 : Enchanting Dali

Location: Dalian

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, explore the village of Xizhou to browse its local market, visit the Yan family home and watch a tie-dying demonstration and wander through Dali’s ancient quarter. Also enjoy a relaxing cruise on Erhai Lake.



Day 14 : Explore Lijiang

Location: Lijiang

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Lijiang, set in the foothills of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and visit Shaxi village.

Day 15 : Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Location: Lijiang

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A magnificent mountain, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain comprises several peaks, the tallest of which soars 5,500 metres. Taking a cable car, explore one of the gorgeous high meadows and enjoy the amazing vistas. On the way back to Lijiang, visit Baisha old town to view its spectacular Ming Dynasty frescoes and Baisha village, a settlement of the Naxi minority people.

Day 16 : Tiger Leaping Gorge

Location: Zhongdian

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Journey to the 3,000-metre-deep Tiger Leaping Gorge. With its backdrop of snow-capped mountains, it is one of China’s most extraordinary sights. Next, continue to the monastery town of Zhongdian, also known as Shangri-La. This afternoon is at leisure to acclimatise to the altitude.

Day 17 : Tibetan Zhongdian

Location: Zhongdian

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin the day with a visit to a Tibetan-style village where you will learn about the villagers' way of life. Also visit Dafo Temple, explore the spectacular Songzanlin Monastery and end the day with a tour of the old town.

Day 18 : Mystical Lhasa

Location: Lhasa

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fly to the city of Lhasa, the heart and soul of Tibet. This afternoon is at leisure to help acclimatise to the altitude.

Day 19 : The Barkhor Circuit

Location: Lhasa

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lhasa is a modern, fast-growing city, but among the narrow, old, atmospheric streets you will feel a million miles from the modern world. Wander around the Barkhor Circuit with traditionally-dressed locals and explore the Jokhang Temple, the sacred centre of Tibetan Buddhism. There will also be a visit to Sera Monastery, a renowned seat of Buddhist learning, and a local Tibetan arts and crafts shop.



Day 20 : Potala Palace

Location: Lhasa

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Potala Palace is an architectural wonder towering over the city from its seat on Marpo Ri (Red Mountain). The Potala, the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama, houses thousands of rooms filled with old treasures from intricate shrines to beautiful frescoes. This afternoon, explore Norbulingka, the former summer residence of the Dalai Lama.

Day 21 : Fly To Chengdu

Location: Chengdu

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fly to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province. Take a stroll through People’s Park to see Matchmaker's Corner, where parents search for suitable partners for their children. Tonight, dine on local Sichuan cuisine.

Day 22 : Giant Pandas

Location: Chengdu

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin the day with a visit to Chengdu's famous conservation centre. Later, transfer to Chongqing and board your Yangtze River cruise vessel.



Day 26 : 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. Visit Yu Garden, the old town, a silk factory and stroll along the Bund. This evening, view the city from the Huangpu River on a panoramic cruise andenjoy a meal of traditional Shanghainese cuisine.

Day 27 : Fly Shanghai To Uk

Location: Shanghai

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

What's Included

  • Local Taxes

  • Accommodation

    25 nights in 4 star

  • Entrance Fees

  • Country Entry Visas

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Fully Guided

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

  • Flights

    International flights and current taxes

  • Fully Inclusive

    Touring with Guides and entrance fees

  • Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise, Li River Cruise, Huangpu River Cruise

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What's Not Included

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  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    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 children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    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.

Reviews of this Operator

Feefo Rated Customer  

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26-Mar-2020

This was our first tour with you and from start to finish we were guided by Isaac who made sure everything went smoothly. He was laid back - but on the ball - always available and very informative.

Excellent
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21-Mar-2020

We were hoping this tour would be the holiday of a lifetime and it certainly was. Our guide, Corina, was fantastic and evry country we visited had something special. FANTASTIC

Excellent
William  

Japan Uncovered

12-Nov-2022

A superb trip which ticked all our boxes and covered all the main experiences you would wish for on a trip to Japan! We were looked after by excellent local guides. All of our accommodation was very good. With all meals included we got the chance to experience the local cuisine

Alastair  

Christmas in Vietnam

06-Jan-2023

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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Highlights of Sri Lanka

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

Dates & Availability

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Monday - Saturday

May 06, 2024 - Jun 01, 2024
$7740 $7353 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$387 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Saturday

May 20, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024
$7740 $7353 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$387 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Saturday

Sep 02, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024
$7740 $7353 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$387 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Saturday

Oct 07, 2024 - Nov 02, 2024
$7740 $7353 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$387 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Saturday

May 05, 2025 - May 31, 2025
$8115 $7709 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$406 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Saturday

Sep 01, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
$8115 $7234 (USD)

Operator discount: -$500 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$381 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Monday - Saturday

Oct 06, 2025 - Nov 01, 2025
$8115 $7234 (USD)

Operator discount: -$500 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$381 (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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