Wendy Wu Majestic Yangtze

– Take a four-night cruise along the Yangtze River
– Get up close to the Giant Pandas
– Experience the spectacular Terracotta Warriors
– Explore the Great Wall of China

Days 1-2: UK – Shanghai
Fly overnight to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. The rest of the day is at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3: Shanghai
Sightseeing today includes a stroll through the beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town, before visiting a silk factory. Take a cruise on the Huangpu River before dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Modern Pudong
Spend your morning explore the modern Pudong area of the city before flying to Yichang where you will board the cruise ship.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 5-7: Yangtze River Cruise
Over the next three days, take a side trip to the attractive Shennong or Goddess Stream and enjoy various shore excursions.

Day 8: Historic Ciqikou
Disembark from the cruise vessel this morning and transfer to Ciqikou, known for its porcelain. Spend some time strolling through the district before continuing onto Chengdu.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Chengdu Panda Reserve
Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see these adorable animals being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. Later, fly to the former ancient capital of Xian. In the evening we will enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Terracotta Warriors
Visit one of the most important archaological discoveries of the 20th century – the Terracotta Warriors – the figures include warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen and musician – followed by a walk along the Ancient City Wall.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Explore Xian
Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda, one of two significant pagodas in the city of Xi’an and walk through the markets of the Muslim Quarter. Later, take the bullet train to Beijing.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Beijing
Head to Tiananmen Square, Beijing’s symbolic heart, and into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City. Also soak up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven, an orderly oasis in a bustling urban landscape, and end the day watching a Chinese acrobatic show.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: The Great Wall
Walk on the Great Wall before visiting a jade factory. Spend the afternoon wandering through the gardens of the Summer Palace before enjoying Beijing’s specialty- Peking Duck- for dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

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

Visit Matchmakers Corner
Visit Chengdu’s Matchmakers Corner, where parents search for partners for their children

Marvel at the Three Gorges
Cruise through the Qutang, Wu and Xiling gorges, admiring the scenery along the way

Cruise along the Bund
Cruise along the Huangpu river, admiring the colonial architecture of the Bund

– 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 China 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 28 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