China Splendour

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

Sightseeing today includes a stroll through the beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town as well as a visit to the Shanghai Museum. We also walk along the famous Bund with its colonial architecture. In the evening, join a cruise on the panoramic Huangpu River. Enjoy traditional Shanghai cuisine for dinner.

Day 4 : Fly to Beijing

Fly to Beijing, the capital of China. Visit the unique Temple of Heaven and in the evening sample the local delicacy, Peking Duck.

Day 5 : Forbiden City

Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, which has the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. See a fascinating Chinese Acrobat show in the evening.

Day 6 : Great Wall & Summer Palace

Walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of history whilst 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. We also tour the exquisite Summer Palace.

Day 7 : Explore Xian

Fly to Xian, ancient former capital of China. Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the renowned Shaanxi Museum which is home to thousands of priceless relics.

Day 8 : Terracotta Warriors

Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century – the Terracotta Warriors, and walk along the Ancient City Walls. We also stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to explore the Islamic food markets.

Days 9-10 : Nine Villages Valley

Fly to the breathtaking Nine Villages Valley (Jiuzhaigou National Park), a botanical gallery that is heavily forested and home to many protected species. Entering the valley is like being transported into a different world as it presents a seemingly never ending display of stunning natural scenery, where crystal clear lakes gather at the foot of every waterfall and rich dense forests are dotted with colourful flowers. We stay in the area for two nights.

Day 11 : Huanglong Pools, fly to Chengdu

Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Huanglong, which is renowned for its hundreds of sparkling mineral pools where beautiful striking colours intertwine. We have the option to take a cable car to visit Huanglong Temple at the head of the valley. Later, we fly back to Chengdu.

Day 12 : Giant Pandas

Visit the famous Panda Conservation Centre to see these charismatic animals being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat.

Day 13 : Grand Buddha of Leshan

Travel to Leshan to visit the Grand Buddha, the world’s largest stone-carved Buddhist statue. We take a short boat trip to view the statue from the river. The carving of the Buddha into the side of Lingyun Mountain began in 713AD and was completed in 803AD. Return to Chengdu, visiting the old town of Huanglongxi en-route.

Days 14-15 : Fly Chengdu to UK

Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.

Tour include:

all international airfares
all domestic transportation, departure taxes and current fuel surcharges
all accommodation
all meals
entrance fees, guides and daily tours
visa fees 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
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