Wonders of China
with Wendy Wu Tours
- Take a 4-night Yangtze River Cruise
- All sightseeing and entrance fees included
- Return international flights included
- Partner flies free^
China is a land of many wonders – ancient and modern, natural and man-made. This hugely popular tour is a comprehensive journey through China's most iconic sights from the magnificent Great Wall to the mighty Yangtze River.
This tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to Wendy Wu Tours.
The tour is 16 days in duration including 14 nights in 4-star accommodation and 1 international overnight flight.
Highlights
- Discover the Imperial treasures of Beijing
- Explore the Great Wall of China
- See the spectacular Terracotta Warriors
- Take a 4-night Yangtze River Cruise
- Explore the Yangshuo countryside
- Enjoy vibrant Shanghai
Inclusions
- Return international economy flights, taxes and current fuel surcharges (unless a land only option is selected)
- All accommodation - 14 nights in 4-star accommodation
- All meals
- All sightseeing and entrance fees
- All transportation and transfers
- English speaking National Escorts (if your group is 10 or more passengers) and Local Guides
- Visa fees for Australian passport holders (please see visa section below for further information)
- Specialist advice from our experienced travel consultants
- Comprehensive travel guides
The only thing you may have to pay for are personal expenditure e.g. drinks, optional excursions or shows, insurance of any kind, customary tipping, early check in or late check out and other items not specified on the itinerary.
Classic Tours
These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of India 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.
Day 1: Fly to Beijing
On arrival in Beijing Daxing or Beijing Capital Airport, you will be met in the arrival hall by your local guide and/or National Escort from Wendy Wu Tours. Together with all other group members who may be arriving at a similar time, you will transfer approximately 1 hour to your hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Beijing
Walk through Tiananmen Square and into the magnificent Forbidden City. Sightseeing here will involve approximately 3-4 hours on foot. Enjoy a leisurely stroll in the warren-like hutongs where you will meet a local family. Later, soak up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven. Tonight, eat a traditional Peking duck dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3: The Great Wall
Rise early this morning to avoid the crowds and drive approximately 2 hours northwest of the city to the Juyongguan Pass to take a walk on the Great Wall of China, appreciating the wall itself and the dramatic scenery. Your visit involves walking from the bus to the first section. Once your group has been given an introduction to the Great Wall’s unique history, you will have free time to explore at your own pace. Later, visit the Jade Factory before strolling through the exquisite Summer Palace.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4: Beijing to Xian
This morning you will be transferred to Beijing train station for your 5-hour bullet train to Xian. Wander through the Muslim Quarter before enjoying a delicious feast of traditional Shui Jiao dumplings and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5: Xian
Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of the life-sized Terracotta Warriors. The Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is located approximately a 1-hour drive outside of Xian. From the bus park to the museum entrance is a 15-minute walk. There are electric carts offered by private vendors which can be organised at your own cost. There is no electric cart available for the return from the museum exit to the bus park. Within the museum area the warriors can be seen in three different ‘pits’, which are active archaeological digs. The site is large and will take about 2 and a half hours to explore. After this, visit the Xian Art Ceramics and Lacquer Exhibition Workshop to see smaller models of the warriors being made. Later, stroll on the beautifully preserved 14th century city walls that enclose Xian’s old town. The local guide will give you time to explore the ancient city walls at your own pace. There are options here to hire a bicycle or an electric cart to drive along the length of the wall. These are offered by private vendors and can be organised at your own expense. An optional night tour of Xian is available (time permitting, payable locally).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6: Xian – Yangtze River Cruise
Transfer to the airport and take a 1-and-a-half-hour flight to Yichang. Upon arrival, transfer to Maoping docks and board your cruise ship which will take you on an amazing journey up China’s Yangtze River for the next 4 nights.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7: Yangtze River Cruise
Visit the Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. Disembark the ship and drive around 30 minutes (the coach is not permitted to stop for photos) to the viewing area above the ship locks where you will be able to truly appreciate the scale of this hydroelectric project. There is also a small museum here and a lookout point. The sightseeing will involve around 1 hour on foot. Return to the ship and sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest and deepest of the three gorges.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8: Yangtze River Cruise
Transfer to smaller vessels for a relaxing excursion through the Shennong Stream gorges, which are narrower than the Three Gorges, but very impressive. Later, as the cruise ship continues upstream, prepare for breathtaking vistas as you pass through Wu and Qutang gorges. Wu gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and sheer cliffs, while Qutang Gorge is the shortest, narrowest, and most dramatic gorge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9: Yangtze River Cruise
Today, visit Mt. ShuangGui, also know as “Luming Mountain”. Disembark from the ship to the dock and take a short bus transfer to the area. Sightseeing here involves climbing some steps. You will be off the ship for around 2.5 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10: Yangtze River Cruise – Guilin
Check out of your cabin early this morning and disembark in Chongqing. Visit Chongqing Zoo’s Panda House before boarding the speedy bullet train for a 5-hour journey to Guilin.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11: Guilin – Yangshuo
Take a relaxed 4-hour cruise along the Li River to the charming village of Yangshuo, where you will spend 1 night. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery, grazing buffalos and local fishermen. These are small cruise boats usually holding approximately 100 passengers; with an enclosed dining area on the lower deck and an open viewing area on the upper deck. Usually, the boats depart at 9am from the dock located a 1-hour drive from your hotel. However, when the river level is low they depart from further downstream which would mean a longer drive and an earlier check-out from your hotel. Disembarking from the cruise, your Local Guide will walk with you to your hotel, approximately a 30-minute walk from the river. There are electric carts offered by private vendors which can be organised at your own cost. In Yangshuo, visit the local markets. An optional Sanjie Liu Impression’s show is available this evening (time permitting, payable locally).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 12: Yangshuo – Guilin
Yangshuo sits in an exquisite rural location, surrounded by landscapes of jewel-green paddy fields and dramatic limestone karsts. Spend the morning exploring the country side, before driving around 1 hour back to Guilin. Visit the Reed Flute Cave and the South China Pearl Factory. Stop for a photo opportunity on the banks of the Li River and meet a genuine cormorant fisherman.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 13: Guilin - Shanghai
This morning, stroll around picturesque Ronghu Lake and admire the Sun and Moon Pagodas – two towering examples of traditional Chinese-Buddhist architecture, and visit the Ancient South Gate. In the afternoon, fly just over 2 hours to the exuberant city of Shanghai for a 2-night stay. In the evening, view the city from the Huangpu River on a panoramic cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 14: Shanghai
Today’s explorations include the peaceful Yu Garden and a quick visit to old town. Admire the magnificent colonial architecture with a stroll along the Bund, before visiting the Silk Factory. Sightseeing today involves a full day of touring around the centre of the city including 3-4 hours on foot. Dine on Shanghainese cuisine tonight. An optional acrobat show is available this evening (time permitting, payable locally).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 15-16: Depart Shanghai
Any time before your flight is at leisure. You will be transferred from your hotel to Shanghai Pudong or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, according to the departure time of your international flight.
Meals: Breakfast
It is Wendy Wu Tours' intention to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as stated however, the order of events or sightseeing may change as Wendy Wu Tours look to improve our tours or as local conditions dictate. In these circumstances Wendy Wu Tours make the best possible arrangements maintaining the integrity of your trip.
Prices
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From $6980 |
Dates
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Multiple departure dates in 2024, 2025 & 2026 |
Dedicated departures for Solo Travellers 2025:
17 May and 18 October - Please enquire for pricing.
Dedicated departures for Solo Travellers 2026:
30 March, 16 May, 05 September & 17 October - Please enquire for pricing.
*Advertised from price is based on 17 March 2025 departure and includes maximum saving amount. Other departure dates are available at seasonal surcharge. Special offer applies to selected departure dates. Prices are correct as at 03 October 2024 and subject to availability and change. Please contact your RAC travel consultant for current pricing, all departure dates and availability.
*Advertised price is a 'from price' and based on 17 March 2024 departure. Other departure dates are available at seasonal surcharge. Prices are correct as at 03 October 2024 and subject to change at any time. Prices and services are subject to availability of tour, airline, and specific economy airfare. Indicated rates are based on lead in economy airfares, airfare supplements may apply. Departures booked more than 11 months in advance may be subject to air supplements when airline fares are published. Prices may differ once a preferred booking class is sold out.
^Offer is valid from 01 October – 30 November 2024 on a selected range of departures in 2025 & 2026 to China, Japan, India, South Korea, Sri Lanka & Taiwan & Southeast Asia, unless sold out prior. Tours are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Applicable to new bookings only. Airfare prepayments may apply. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to release specials which are applicable to new bookings only. Bookings are non-transferable. Offer not combinable with any other offer. Related to Flight inclusive option only: Indicated rates are based on lead in economy airfares, airfare supplements may apply. Departures booked more than 11 months in advance may be subject to air supplements when airline fares are published. A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is to arrive at Wendy Wu Tours or your travel agent within three days of receiving confirmation that space has been held for you. An early flight payment may be required at time of booking to issue tickets depending on airline. Final Balance due day which is 75 days prior to departure (charges may apply if airline tickets already issued). For cancellations made within 75 days, please refer to our standard cancellation policy within our terms and conditions for further information. A valid passport copy must be provided at time of booking to ensure passenger names match with passports. Any spelling corrections made after a deposit is paid must be sent in writing and will incur additional fees, including any ticket reissue fees. Mobile phone number, email address and postcode of residence are mandatory at time of ticketing as required by the Australian Government. Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for eligible departure dates. Tours are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Further Wendy Wu Tours and general RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.