Wendy Wu China & Tibet Discovery

• Discover the imperial treasures of Beijing
• Experience the spectacular Terracotta Warriors
• Reach the top of the world in mystical Tibet
• Get up close to the loveable pandas
• Take a three-night cruise along the Yangtze River
• Explore vibrant Shanghai

Days 1-2: Fly to Beijing
Fly overnight to Beijing, China’s capital city.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Imperial Beijing
Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tiananmen Square to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. Today, you’ll also visit the unique Temple of Heaven. Your evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck, accompanied by a acrobatic show.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Great Wall & Summer Palace
Walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of historical significance whilst admiring the panoramic views. Visit a jade factory before an afternoon exploring the exquisite Summer Palace.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Tang Dynasty Dancing
Take a bullet train to Xian, the former ancient capital and visit the Shaanxi Museum which is home to thousands of priceless relics. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Terracotta Warriors
Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the Terracotta Warriors. Spend the morning viewing the statues before visiting the Xian Art Ceramics and Lacquer Workshop. Later in the day, walk along Xian’s beautiful ancient walls
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Fly to Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet. The afternoon is at leisure to help adjust to the altitude.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Jokhang Temple & Bazaar
Wander around the Barkhor Circuit to see the locals, the stalls and the visiting pilgrims. Visit the Jokhang Temple, the centre of Tibetan Buddhism and the Sera Monastery.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Potala Palace and Norbulingka
Visit the Potala Palace, the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama before exploring Norbulingka. Finish the day with a visit to a local arts and crafts shop before enjoying a traditional dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Fly to Chengdu
Fly to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province where we will take a tour of the city’s highlights. Enjoy a delicious Sichuan meal in the evening.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Panda Conservation Centre
Begin the day with a trip to Chengdu’s famous Panda Conservation Centre before travelling to Chongqing to board your cruise ship.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 12-13: Yangtze River Cruise
Spend the next 2 days sailing along the Yangtze. Marvel at the Three Gorges and head down the Goddess or Shennong Stream to take part in various excursions.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: Three Gorges Dam
Visit the massive Three Gorges Dam before disembarking the ship. Transfer to Yichang for a flight to Shanghai.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 15: Discover Shanghai
Explore Shanghai today, visiting the traditional Yu Gardens and a silk factory. In the afternoon, admire the colonial architecture along the Bund. Finish the day with a panoramic cruise on the Huangpu River and a Shanghainese meal.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 16: Fly Shanghai to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

• Return international flights
• All Accommodation
• All meals
• All transportation & transfers
• All sightseeing & entrance fees
• English speaking National Escort & local guides
• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Moderate

‘China & Tibet Discovery’ is a moderate tour. This mean that the itinerary requires a good level of fitness. ▪ On several days there will be sightseeing on foot for extended periods of time. ▪ Whilst in Lhasa, you will be at an altitude of 3,700m which may cause some customers to experience Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms. AMS occurs in some people when they travel to altitudes over 3,000m [9,840 feet].

Your accommodation is selected for convenience of location, comfort or character, and can range from a business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. In more remote areas, accommodation may be of a lower standard and may not have all western amenities.

Most Wendy Wu groups consist of 10 travellers or more and will be accompanied by both a National Escort and local guides. There will usually be no more than 29 travellers in each group although you may encounter other Wendy Wu tour groups while you are travelling.

If you want to explore more of China or simply want more time in your destination, then you can add an extension or stop over.*

Choose from the following Extensions and Stopovers
Macao Special (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Glimpses (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong in Focus (Hong Kong)
Macau (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong and Macau (Hong Kong)
Kunming & Lijiang (Kunming)
Nine Villages Valley (Chengdu)
Zhangjiajie (Zhangjiajie)
Chongqing, Dazu and Wulong (Chongqing)
Guilin and Yangshou (Guilin)
Mount Huang (Shanghai)
Lhasa (Lhasa)
Chengdu (Chengdu)
Beijing and Xi’an (Beijing)
Suzhou and Hangzhou (Shanghai)
Shanghai (Shanghai)
Guilin (Guilin)

*Available extensions and stopovers depend on your chosen airline