Wendy Wu Glories of China

– Soak up the culture in vibrant Shanghai
– Take a cruise down the tranquil Li River
– Explore the peaceful Yangshuo countryside
– Experience the spectacular Terracotta Warriors
– Walk on the Great Wall of China
– Discover the imperial treasures of Beijing

Days 1-2: Fly to Shanghai
Fly overnight to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the Paris of the East.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Huangpu River Cruise
Start your exploration of Shanghai with a visit to the classical Yu Garden, pass though the old town and visit a silk factory. Later on, view the city at night from the Huangpu river on a panoramic cruise.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Explore Shanghai
Travel to Zhujiajiao, one of Shanghai’s water towns and exploring it’s charming sights. Afterwards, return to visit the Shanghai museum and take a stroll along the Bund, home to magnificent architecture.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Fly to Guilin
Fly to the scenic city of Guilin. Visit the Seven Star Park and explore the Seven Star Cave.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Li River Cruise
Take a relaxed cruise along the Li River to the charming village of Yangshuo. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged karst peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery, grazing buffalo and local fishermen.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Yangshuo
Yangshuo sits in an exquisite rural location, surrounded by landscapes of jewel-green paddy fields and dramatic limestone karsts. Spend the morning exploring the countryside before having an afternoon at leisure. There are many activities available including cycling, rafting, and walking though you may prefer to relax in the town.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Explore Guilin
Return to Guilin where you got enjoy a stroll around Ronghu Lake and admire the Sun and Moon pagodas. Later on, visit the South China Pearl Factory which showcases the history of pearling.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Tang Dynasty Dancing
Fly to Xian and visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda before watching a lively performance of Tang Dynasty dancing
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Terracotta Warriors
Spend the morning viewing the awe-inspiring Terracotta army, followed by a visit to the workshop of the craftsman who create the warriors. Latter stroll on the 14th Century city walls that surround the old town.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Bullet train to Beijing
Board the bullet train to the capital. Enjoy a stroll around the hutongs and visit a local family to learn more about local customs.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Great Wall of China
This morning is dedicated to Chinas most iconic sight – the Great Wall. Take a walk along a section of the wall before visiting a jade factory. In the afternoon, stroll through the surroundings of the Summer Palace before ending the day with a acrobatic show.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Explore Beijing
Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of the Temple of Heaven, a tranquil retreat amidst the city’s vibrant chaos. Journey to the iconic Tiananmen Square, the symbolic heart of Beijing, and explore the vast grandeur of the Forbidden City. The day’s sightseeing sets the stage perfectly for indulging in Beijing’s most renowned delicacy – Peking duck.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: Fly Beijing to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

Terracotta Warriors Workshop
Visit a workshop where replicas of the famous Terracotta Warriors are produced

Hutong Family Visit
Head into Beijing’s old neighbourhoods to meet a local family, to gain an insight into their daily lives.

Take a Tai Chi Class
Take part in a morning session of Tai Chi with an expert instructor

– Return international flights
– All Accommodation
– All meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners
– All transportation & transfers
– All sightseeing & entrance fees
– English speaking National Escort & local guides
– Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Classic

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of Japan on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated  and  professional  National  Escorts  and  local  guides,  whose  unparalleled  knowledge  will  turn  your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

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.

This tour has a Level 1 fitness rating. This means that 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.

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