Wendy Wu Enchanting China

Beijing
Discover imperial highlight of the capital as well as historic hutongs

Giant Pandas
Visit Chengdu Panda Base to see iconic bears

Xian
Come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors

Yangtze River
Spend three nights cruising on one of China’s most famous rivers

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Beijing
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.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Imperial Beijing
Begin today by strolling across Tiananmen Square to reach the Forbidden City. Head to Yandaixiejie to wander the hutongs. Enjoy lunch here before spending the rest of the day at leisure.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 4: Huanghuacheng Great Wall and Wangfujing
This morning, visit Huanghuacheng, a particularly scenic section of the Great Wall reached by boat that boasts spectacular views from the top. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring colourful Wangfujing Street which is one of the largest and best-known shopping streets in Beijing. This evening, enjoy an optional Peking duck dinner.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 5: Summer Palace
Explore the grounds of the Summer Palace including the Long Corridor and the Marble Boat. Spend time strolling along the lake before taking a walk up Longevity Hill to enjoy the panoramic views. Also make a stop at the Olympic Park for a photo opportunity before admiring the Temple of Heaven
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 6: Bullet Train to Xian
Board a bullet train to Xian. On arrival, the evening is at leisure.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Terracotta Warriors
See the amazing Terracotta Army and learn about their history before a walking tour of the Muslim Quarter. The evening is at leisure, though there is an optional tour of Xian by night.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 8: Cycle the Wall (optional)
Today is a day at leisure to explore Xian. There is the option to enjoy a gentle cycle ride that will take you the nine miles around Xian’s beautifully preserved city wall for a fantastic overview of the city. This evening, enjoy an optional Tang Dynasty show.
(Breakfast)

Day 9: Chengdu like a local
Board a bullet train to Chengdu. On arrival, take a walk around People’s Park. Do some people watching, visit a tea house and see Matchmaker’s Corner. In the evening, there’s an option to enjoy a Sichuan hot pot dinner and a ‘Changing Faces’ show.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 10: Pingle Ancient Town (optional)
Enjoy a day at leisure in Chengdu. Or, visit the old town of Pingle, which was a stopping point on the Tea Horse Road. Walk through its streets before seeing the bamboo forest from the Jinji Rope Bridge.
(Breakfast)

Day 11: Giant Pandas
Visit the famous Panda Conservation Centre this morning and observe the pandas lounging and playing. Then, drive to Chongqing where you’ll board your 3-night Yangtze river cruise.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Days 12-13: Yangtze Cruise
As you cruise downstream, nature takes over, revealing some of the world’s most dramatic scenery including the Three Gorges themselves. Over the next two days, take a side trip to the attractive Shennong or Goddess Stream and enjoy various shore excursions.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: Three Gorges Dam
Disembark your cruise vessel and visit the Three Gorges Dam. Next, travel to Yichang and then fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 15: Shanghainese Shanghai
Take a unique breakfast tour of the city to see its most fascinating districts before enjoying breakfast like the locals do. Visit the Yu Garden, old town and a silk factory. In the evening, stroll along the Bund and cruise on the Huangpu River.
(Breakfast)

Day 16: Zhujiajiao (optional)
Enjoy a day at leisure in Shanghai and explore this action-packed city. Alternatively, take an optional tour to Zhujiajiao, one of Shanghai’s sleepy water towns built on an old canal system once used to transport goods all over imperial China. Tonight, enjoy the ERA show and a farewell dinner of authentic Shanghainese cuisine.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 17: Fly Shanghai to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

Visit the Muslim Quarter
Explore Xian’s Muslim Quarter and sample some of the delicious snacks on offer

Traditional Tea House
Visit one of Chengdu’s traditional tea houses to learn about the history and customs associated with tea.

Shanghai’s Circus World
See the fantastic ERA Show at Shanghai’s Circus World

• International flights and taxes
• 15nts in 4* accommodation
• Selected meals: 15 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 5 dinners
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Visa fees for UK passport holders

Go Beyond

Featuring lesser-known destinations and unique experiences that are tantalisingly off the tourist trail, our flexible and often more active Go Beyond tours are all about helping you to see and experience places that may not have made it onto other travellers’ radars. On these tours, you may find yourself away from the comforts of home, but you’ll be rewarded with unique culture, interactions with local people and unforgettable sights.

This tour has a level 2 fitness rating. This means that 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.