Wendy Wu China By Rail

Yellow Mountain
Spend the night atop Huangshan, the Yellow Mountain

Li River Cruise
Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo on the Li River

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Climb the heights of this magnificent mountain by cable car

The Great Wall
Walk along this ancient wonder of the world

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Shanghai
Fly overnight to the city of Shanghai. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start exploring.
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Day 3: Explore Shanghai
Start your exploration of the city with a visit to the Yu Garden, followed by a wander through the old town to a silk factory. Later on, head to the Bund where you can admire some colonial architecture before a ride on the high-speed Maglev train.. End the day with a river cruise on the Huangpu River and dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Yellow Mountain
Hop on a bullet train to Tunxi where you’ll ascend to the summit of Mount Huang via cable car. Spend the afternoon exploring before staying overnight atop the mountain.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Tunxi Ancient Town
Head back down the mountain to the town of Tunxi. Spend some time exploring the shops that line the narrow streets here.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Orange Island
Take the bullet train to Changsha, where you’ll explore the gardens of Orange Island. In the evening, head to a night market to try local delicacies.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Bullet Train to Guilin
Visit the Yuelu Academy before taking a scenic journey to Guilin.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Discover Guilin
Begin the day with a trip to Elephant Trunk Hill, an iconic rock formation on the Li River. Then, continue to the Sun and Moon Pagodas and the South City Gate before boarding a cruise through the canals.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Li River Cruise
Spend the day on a peaceful cruise to Yangshuo, giving you the chance to marvel at the scenery. Disembark and spend some time exploring the town’s markets.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Bullet train to Kunming
Board the bullet train to Kunming, enjoying fantastic views of the landscapes along the way
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Explore Kunming
Visit the Stone Forest, making your way through the towering limestone pillars before return to Kunming. In the evening, sample the local Across the Bridge noodles.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Dali’s Ancient Town
This morning, take a bullet train to Dali. On arrival, discover it’s historic quarter and magnificent Three Pagodas. Later on, stroll along Foreigners’ Street.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Enchanting Dali
Explore the village of Xizhou today, browsing the local markets and visiting the Yan family home for a tie-dying demonstration. After, take a relaxing cruise on Erhai Lake to admire the Cang Mountains.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: Lijiang Old Quarter
This morning, board the bullet train to Lijiang. Discover the old quarter, full of traditional wooden buildings and stone bridges.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 15: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Spend the day at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Take a cable car up to explore the high meadows and take in the views. Later, visit Baisha old town to see the Ming Dynasty frescoes and Baisha Village.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 16: Travel to Chengdu
Fly to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 17: Pandas
Visit Chengdu’s Panda Conservation Base to see and learn about the bears. After, board the bullet train to Xian.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 18: Terracotta Warriors
Spend the morning viewing the spectacular Terracotta Army, visiting a workshop where they’re recreated. Back in Xian, stroll along the city walls before enjoying dumpling feast and a Tang Dynasty dance show.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 19: Journey to Beijing
Take a bullet train to Beijing.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 20: Imperial Beijing
Start the morning with a visit to Tiananmen Square, from where you’ll head to the Forbidden City, entering through the Gate of Supreme Harmony. Later, visit the Temple of Heaven and the China Railway Museum. For dinner, enjoy a traditional dinner of Peking Duck.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 21: The Great Wall
This morning is dedicated to China’s most iconic sight – the Great Wall. Walk along a section of the wall before heading to a jade factory. In the afternoon, explore the grounds of the Summer Palace.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 22: Depart Beijing
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

See the Baisha Frescoes
Discover the incredible Baisha Frescoes, painted during the Ming Dynasty and portraying daily life of the time.

Taste Across the Bridge Noodles
While in Kunming, try a bowel of these noodles, a specialty of the region.

Travel by bullet train
Speed through China’s diverse landscapes aboard bullet trains.

• International flights
• Domestic transportation
• 20nts in 4* accommodation
• All meals: 20 breakfasts, 19 lunches and 20 dinners
• Tour with guides and entrance fees
• Visa fees for UK passport holders

Classic

See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On our classic tours we take care of everything, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully inclusive with all meals and a comprehensive touring programme.

This tour has a maximum group size of 28

This tour has a physical rating of 2. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you’ll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.