Simply Yangtze

Days 1-2 : Fly to Beijing

Fly overnight to Beijing, China’s capital city.

Day 3 : Forbidden City

Sightseeing today includes a 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 take a rickshaw ride through the traditional Hutong areas and visit the unique Temple of Heaven. Our evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck.

Day 4 : Great Wall of China

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 Chongqing

Fly to Chongqing. Visit the Panda House at Chongqing Zoo and stroll through the botanical gardens before boarding your Yangtze River Cruise vessel.

Days 6-7 : Yangtze River Cruise

Over the next two days we will cruise through some of the most dramatic scenery in the world, taking various shore excursions along the way, such as the Ghost City of Fengdu, striking Goddess Stream, or the Lesser Three Gorges.

Day 8 : Three Gorges Dam

Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam before disembarking from the cruise vessel and flying to vibrant Shanghai.

Day 9 : Discover Shanghai

Walk through the beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town. Visit the Shanghai Museum which houses over 120,000 pieces of bronze, coins, jade, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy. We also walk along the famous colonial style Bund and explore the restored Xintiandi area with its unique 1920’s style Shikumen buildings. This evening enjoy a farewell cruise along the stunning Huangpu River and traditional Shanghai cuisine.

Day 10 : Fly Shanghai to UK

Fly to the UK, arriving home the same n great Wall & Forbidden City or following day.

Tour includes:

all international airfares and current taxes
• all domestic transportation
• all accommodation
• all meals
• touring with 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!