China Express

Days 1-2 : Fly to Shanghai

Fly overnight to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the ‘Paris of the East’..

Day 3 : Discover Shanghai

Stroll through the traditional Yu Gardens and the Old Town as well as along the famous Bund with its colonial architecture. In the evening, enjoy a dinner of Shanghai cuisine before taking a cruise on the panoramic Huangpu River, where the historic Bund and the futuristic Pudong come face-to-face. (B,L,D)

Day 4 : Bullet Train

Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Jade Buddha Temple. In the afternoon board the bullet train to Beijing. Travelling at up to 200 miles per hour, you will complete the 800 mile journey in less than five hours. (B,L)

Day 5 : Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tiananmen Square past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City. This is the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and houses over 8,000 rooms. Also visit the unique Temple of Heaven. (B,L)

Day 6 : The Great Wall & Summer Palace

Walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of historical significance while admiring the panoramic views. The Great Wall is China’s most iconic attraction, which stretches over 4,000 miles from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west. Also tour the exquisite Summer Palace. In the evening enjoy the local delicacy, Peking Duck, followed by a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show. (B,L,D)

Day 7 : Fly Beijing to UK

Fly to the UK arriving the same or following day. (B)

Tour includes:

all international airfaires
all domestic transportation, departure taxes and current fuel surcharges
all accommodation
all meals as stated
entrance fees, guides and daily tours
visa fee for UK passport holders

Wendy Wu Tours is the leading independent specialist tour operator to China in the UK. They offer an extensive range of tour itineraries to enable you to visit famous tourist attractions such as the Great Wall, the Yangtze River or the Terracotta Warriors in China, Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the Taj Mahal in India.

Many of their tours also take you off the beaten track, to emerald lakes and traditional villages, allowing you to enjoy the authentic China experience. Other unforgettable excursions include a rickshaw ride through Beijing’s traditional Hutongs, attending a Buddhist ceremony or cruising on a traditional junk boat. They also offer the opportunity to explore a bustling city like Hong Kong or Dubai en-route for a few nights.

Our Opinion
Wendy Wu Tours allow you to not only visit famous attractions but really discover the country’s culture, natural beauty and hidden treasures. Coupled with their affordable, all-inclusive style pricing, it’s no surprise that the company is growing from strength to strength and winning multiple industry awards along the way!