Wendy Wu Christmas in China

The Great Wall
Spend Christmas Day on one of the wonders of the world

Beijing
Step back into the past at the Imperial Forbidden City

Terracotta Warriors
Come face to face with the famous Terracotta Warriors

Giant Pandas
Spend New Year’s Eve with the beautiful creatures at the Panda Conservation Centre

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Beijing
Fly to China’s historical capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the day is yours to start exploring
(Dinner)

Day 3: Christmas on the Great Wall
Enjoy Christmas Day with a walk on the Great Wall of China, where you can admire the panoramic views. In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace before indulging in a Christmas meal.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 4: Imperial Beijing
Begin your day of exploring with a stroll across Tiananmen Square towards the Forbidden City. Later soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the Temple of Heaven where you can watch or take part in a dance lesson. In the evening, see a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 5: Xian City Walls
Board a bullet train, the starting point of the fabled Silk Road. Stroll along the 14^th Century walls that enclose the old town. This evening, enjoy a feast of Shui Jiao dumplings and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 6: Terracotta Warriors
Visit one of the 20^th Century’s most important archaeological discoveries: the Terracotta Warriors. Later wander through the Muslim Quarter.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 7: Bullet Train to Chengdu
In the morning, visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Xian Museum before boarding a bullet train to Chengdu.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 8: Leshan Grand Buddha
Travel to Leshan to visit the world’s largest stone-carved Buddha, with a short boat trip to view it from the river. Return to Chengdu, visiting Huanglongxi en-route
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 9: New Years Eve with the pandas
On New Year’s Eve, visit the famous Panda Conservation Centre to see these charismatic animals being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. Later, visit the ancient World Heritage Dujiangyan Irrigation project. Sample a delicious New Year’s meal this evening, inspired by the local Sichuan cuisine.

Day 10: Chengdu
Enjoy a free day to explore Chengdu independently.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 11: Fly to the UK
Fly back to the UK, arriving home the same or following day
(Breakfast)

Visit the Leshan Grand Buddha
Head to Leshan to see the world’s largest stone-carved Buddhist statue. Take a boat ride to see it looming over the water.

Dine on authentic Peking duck
For Christmas Dinner, try a local Beijing delicacy – Peking Duck

Chinese Acrobatic Show
Be amazed by an incredible acrobatic show on Christmas Eve

– All Accommodation
– All meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
– International flights and current taxes
– Touring with guides
– Entrance fees
– Domestic transport
– Visa fees for UK & EU 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 Wendy Wu 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.

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.