Wendy Wu China & Mongolia Heartlands

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Shanghai
Fly overnight to Shanghai. On arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Dinner

Day 3: Explore Shanghai
Spend the day exploring the city, beginning at the Yu Garden before strolling through the old town and visiting a silk mill and the Jinmao Tower from which you can take in sweep views of the skyline. Later, walk along the Bund to admire the colonial architecture before boarding a boat to cruise along the Huangpu River. This evening, enjoy a dinner of traditional Shanghainese cuisine
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4: Travel to the Yangtze
Board the bullet train to Yichang and transfer to the port to board your river cruise ship.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Days 5-7: Yangtze River Cruise
Over the next three days, sail upstream, enjoying a range of shore excursions and onboard entertainment. You’ll also get the chance to take a scenic side trip to either the Shennong or Goddess Stream on small boats to explore.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 8: Historic Ciqikou
This morning, disembark in Chongqing. Explore old Ciqikou, a district known for its historic porcelain production. Transfer to Chengdu and enjoy a delicious Sichuanese meal for dinner. Tonight you’ll have the option to attend a performance of Sichuan Opera.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 9: Chengdu Panda Reserve
Start the day with a visit to Chengdu’s renowned Panda Conservation Base where you can see and learn about pandas in a habitat mirroring their natural surroundings. Explore the museum to learn about its breeding efforts. Later, take a bullet train to Xian. In the evening enjoy a delicious feast of traditional Shui Jiao dumplings and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 10: Terracotta Warriors
Spend the morning admiring the famous Terracotta Warriors and visiting the workshop of the craftsmen who recreate warriors in the style of ancient counterparts. Later, take a stroll along the 14^th century city walls around the old towns. Stop at a local brewery for a beer testing before walking through the alleys of the Muslim Quarter.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 11: Bullet train to Beijing
Take a bullet train to Beijing.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 12: Imperial Beijing
This morning, head to Tiananmen Square and venture into the Forbidden City, seeing its collection of imperial buildings. Later, stroll through the grounds of the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, watch a Chinese acrobatic show.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 13: The Great Wall
Spend the morning at the Great Wall, getting the chsance to walk along a section and take in the magnificent views. In the afternoon, visit a jade factory before visiting the Summer Palace for a walk through the traditional gardens. For dinner, enjoy Beijing’s best known delicacy – Peking duck
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 14: Fly to Mongolia
Take a flight to Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 15: Explore Ulaanbaatar
Begin today with a visit to the Gandan Monastery, the largest in Mongolia. Head into the city to walk around Sukhbaatar Square before viewing the collections at the Chinggis Khaan Museum. This evening, enjoy a folklore concert featuring traditional songs and dances.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 16: Terelj National Park
Leaving the city behind, travel into Terelji National Park, stopping en-route to see the 46-metre tall stature of Genghis Khan. At Terelji, enjoy lunch at a ger camp before walking through the picturesque hinterland to the iconic Turtle Rock and Temple of Meditation. Return to Ulaanbaatar
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 17: Travel to Karakorum
Today you’ll cross the Central Mongolian Steppe to reach the Bayan Gobi sand dunes where you’ll explore among the sand dunes. After another lunch at a ger camp, continue to Karakorum where you’ll visit the city’s museum before a walk to Turtle Stone Hill.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 18: Wild horses of Khustai
This morning, visit Erdene Zuu early in the morning to see the monks doing their morning chants. Then, visit a nomadic family who’ll show you have to prepare a traditional dish which you’ll enjoy for lunch. From here, travel to Khustai National Park, home to Mongolia’s famous horses. Spend some time admiring them in the early evening light before continuing to your premium ger camp.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 19: Return to Ulaanbaatar
Head back to Ulaanbaatar, where on arrival you’ll enjoy lunch before having an afternoon at leisure. This evening, get together for a farewell dinner.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 20: Fly to the UK.
At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your flight home, arriving the same or following day.
Breakfast

Discover Xian’s Beer Scene
Visit one of Xian’s local breweries and learn how their beers are brewed before sampling a glass or two

Sleep under the stars
Experience the nomadic lifestyle in comfort as you stay in a ger camp and unwind the star-filled skies of the Mongolian steppes

Share a meal with a nomadic family
Spend some time with a nomadic family and learn about their way of life. Prepare a traditional meal and sit down together to enjoy it

• Return international flights & transfers
• 18nts in 2+- 4* accommodation
• All meals: 18 breakfasts, 17 lunches & 18 dinners
• Domestic transportation
• Touring with guides and entrance fees

Classic
See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On classic tours everything is taken care of, 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 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Expect to be on your feet for most of the day walking around sights, often including steps and getting on and off coaches, trains, or boats. Occasional longer walks may be included.

Is the tour fully inclusive?
Yes – the package includes international flights, accommodation, all meals, guiding, entrance fees, and domestic transport.

What is the physical rating of the tour?
The tour is rated Level 1, requiring a reasonable level of fitness. Expect to be on your feet for most of the day, with occasional longer walks and steps.

How big is the group?
The maximum group size is 28 guests, ensuring a friendly and immersive experience.

What kind of accommodation is included?
You’ll stay in comfortable 2- to 4-star hotels and spend a night in a traditional Mongolian ger camp.

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