Meet the Pandas with John Craven

Days 1-2 : Fly to Beijing

Fly to Beijing.

Day 3 : Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven

Stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China.We also visit the unique Temple of Heaven. Our evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck.

Day 4 : Great Wall of China & 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. Also tour the exquisite Summer Palace and see a fascinating Chinese Acrobat show in the evening.

Day 5 : Fly to Xian

Fly to Xian, the former ancient capital and visit the Shaanxi Museum which is home to thousands of priceless relics. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.

Day 6 : Terracotta Warriors

Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century – the Terracotta Warriors. The figures were created over 2,000 years ago to accompany Emperor Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. We also walk along the Ancient City Walls and stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to explore the Islamic food markets.

Day 7 : Giant Pandas

Spend the next two days in the company of John Craven. Visit the famous Panda Conservation Centre to see these charismatic animals being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. Later, travel to Bifengxia Panda Reserve for two nights in the area.

Day 8 : Bifengxia Panda Reserve

Explore the extensive Bifengxia Panda Reserve, a beautiful area of forests, river and waterfalls that is home to the most important Giant Panda rescue centre in China. Take the opportunity to spend some time supporting the Panda Conservation Centre’s vital work in protecting these endangered creatures including helping to feed and wash the pandas, and cleaning the enclosure.

Day 9 : 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. Return to Chengdu, visiting the old town of Huanglongxi en route. Sample a delicious Sichuan meal in the evening.

Day 10 : Fly Chengdu to UK

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

Tour includes:

two days touring with John Craven
all international airfares and current taxes
all domestic transportation
all accommodation
all meals
touring with expert guides and entrance fees
visa fees for UK & EU 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!