Wonders of China

Discover China on a 16-day tour from Beijing and Xi’an to the Yangtze River, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai, with a range of cultural sights and experiences along the way.

Tour details

• Dates: October 2026–November 2028
• Duration: 16 days
• Price: £4,090 per person
• Deposit: £0
• Board basis: Various meals
• Departures: Regional airports
• Operator: Wendy Wu Tours

Highlights

• Walk along the legendary Great Wall of China and discover Beijing’s imperial treasures.
• See the Terracotta Warriors of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
• Visit Chongqing Panda House to see giant pandas.
• Spend four nights cruising through the dramatic scenery of the Yangtze River.
• Enjoy a Tang Dynasty dance show in Xi’an.

What’s included

• Return flights
• 14 nights’ hotel accommodation and 1 night in flight
• 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
• Services of an English-speaking National Escort
• All sightseeing and experience fees
• Free UK Airport Lounge Pass (T&Cs apply)
• Transfers and transportation throughout
• No local tax required

Itinerary

• **Days 1–2 – UK to Beijing:** Fly overnight to Beijing. The rest of the day is at leisure.
• **Day 3 – Beijing:** Stroll through Tiananmen Square and the hutongs, visit the Temple of Heaven and enjoy a traditional Peking duck dinner.
• **Day 4 – Beijing:** Visit the Great Wall and the gardens of the Summer Palace.
• **Day 5 – Beijing to Xi’an:** Travel by bullet train to Xi’an. Explore the Muslim Quarter and enjoy a dumpling feast and Tang Dynasty dancing show.
• **Day 6 – Xi’an:** Visit the Terracotta Army and a workshop where the warriors are recreated.
• **Day 7 – Yichang:** Fly to Yichang and board the Yangtze River cruise vessel.
• **Days 8–10 – Yangtze River:** Sail through the Three Gorges Dam scenery, with a side trip to Shennong or Goddess Stream and various shore excursions.
• **Day 11 – Chongqing:** Disembark, visit Panda House and travel by bullet train to Guilin.
• **Day 12 – Li River:** Cruise along the Li River to Yangshuo.
• **Day 13 – Yangshuo:** Explore the countryside, return to Guilin by road, visit Reed Flute Cave and stop by the Li River to meet a cormorant fisherman.
• **Day 14 – Huangpu River:** Walk around Ronghu and Shanhu Lake, then fly to Shanghai and take a panoramic cruise on the Huangpu River.
• **Day 15 – Shanghai:** Visit Yu Garden, the old town and a silk factory, stroll along the Bund and enjoy traditional Shanghainese cuisine.
• **Day 16 – Shanghai to UK:** Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.

Key details

• Departure date: October 2026 - November 2028
• Duration: 16 Days
• Price: £4,090 pp
• Deposit: 0
• Board basis: Various Meals
• Departure airport: Regional airports
• Operator: Wendy Wu Tours
• Price 0: £4,090 pp
• Includes: Return flights | 14 nights hotel accommodation and 1 night in flight | 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners | Services of an English-speaking National Escort | All sightseeing and experience fees | Free UK Airport Lounge Pass (T&Cs Apply) | Transfers and transportation throughout | No local tax required
• Highlights: Walk along the legendary Great Wall of China | Discover the history of China with Beijing’s imperial treasures | Meet the adorable giant pandas at Chongqing Panda House | Come face-to-face with the Terracotta Warriors, the famous statues of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang | Spend four nights cruising through the dramatic scenery of the Yangtze River | Enjoy a Tang Dynasty Dance Show in Xi’an | Return flights | 14 nights hotel accommodation and 1 night in flight | 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners | Services of an English-speaking National Escort | All sightseeing and experience fees | Free UK Airport Lounge Pass (T&Cs Apply) | Transfers and transportation throughout | No local tax required
• Itinerary: Day 1-2 • UK - Beijing

Fly overnight to Beijing, China's historical capital. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. Day 3 • Beijing Head to Tiananmen Square for a leisurely stroll through the narrow alleys of the hutongs, learning more about what life is like in this traditional area. Later, visit the Temple of Heaven, before a traditional dinner of Peking duck in the evening. Day 4 • Beijing Enjoy an afternoon stroll through the idyllic gardens of the Summer Palace and admire the traditional Chinese landscapes and exquisite architecture. Day 5 • Beijing - Xi'an Board the bullet train to Xi'an, the ancient former capital. Take a walking tour of the narrow and winding streets of the lively Muslim Quarter and gain an insight into the city's fascinating culture and significance as the start of the Silk Road. In the evening, enjoy a dumpling feast and Tang Dynasty dancing show. Day 6 • Xi’an Spend the morning viewing the the Terracotta Army of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, before visiting the workshop to see where the warriors are intricately recreated in the style of their ancient counterparts. Day 7 • Yichang Fly to Yichang where you will board your Yangtze River cruise vessel. Day 8-10 • Yangtze River Sail through the Three Gorges Dam, revealing some of the world's most dramatic scenery. Over the next three days prepare for one breathtaking panorama after another, with a side trip to the Shennong or Goddess Stream and various shore excursions. Day 11 • Chongqing Disembark from the cruise vessel and visit the Panda House in Chongqing. Later, board the bullet train to Guilin. Day 12 • Li River Take a relaxed cruise along the Li River to the charming town of Yangshuo. Day 13 • Yangshuo Yangshuo sits in an exquisite rural location, surrounded by landscapes of emerald-green paddy fields and dramatic limestone karsts. Explore the impressive Reed Flute Cave before stopping for a photo opportunity on the banks of the Li River to meet a cormorant fisherman. Day 14 • Huangpu River Take a walk around the picturesque Ronghu and Shanhu Lake before flying to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. In the evening, view the city from the Huangpu River on a panoramic cruise. Day 15 • Shanghai This evening, enjoy some tasty traditional Shanghainese cuisine. Day 16 • Shanghai - UK Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.