China Holidays and China Tours by Group Travel with Wendy Wu Tours

China is a land unlike any other with endless opportunities to offer the enthusiastic traveller. There is such diversity in its cities, people and landscapes and with a history spanning over 5000 years, it will surely leave a lasting impression. Wendy Wu Tours aims to offer a selection of tour programmes to suit every traveller; various city combinations, a range of durations and many included sights. We endeavour to provide access to all aspects of China’s beauty as well as covering such popular attractions as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors in Xian and cosmopolitan Shanghai alongside stunning natural beauty found in the Yunnan Province, on the mighty Yangtze River and along the trading route of the Silk Road. For those with an adventurous spirit we also have a selection of programs that explore parts of China rarely visited by westerners. These programs take in China’s many dramatic landscape variations and allow for in depth cultural experiences with the local people like never before. Join us on a Wendy Wu Tour in China – the holiday of a lifetime.

Time - China is 2 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST) in Australia.

Language - The official national language in China is called Mandarin, which has 8 major dialect groups that are region specific. In addition, there are several ethnic minority languages in the western and southern most provinces.

Entry Requirements - Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond the length of stay. Visas are required for Australian travellers, the price of which is already included in the fully inclusive price of all our group tours for Australian passport holders (providing all applications are received by Wendy Wu Tours within the required visa processing time frame)

BEIJING

Beijing, meaning ‘Northern Capital’, is the city of wonders and holds an important position as China’s historical and cultural centre. It is here where the old mixes with the new and in doing so provides a treasure chest of sites and attractions ranging from the Great Wall and the Forbidden City to the beautiful Summer Palace.

SHANGHAI

Shanghai is China's largest and most cosmopolitan centre, as well as being the country’s main financial institution. The city is filled with an abundance of beautiful old buildings and modern day high rise developments that are architectural masterpieces, combining the China of old with that of tomorrow. Shanghai is China's premier shopping haven and has much to offer the visitor, rightly earning it the name ‘Paris of the East’.

XIAN

Xian, meaning ‘Western Peace’, possesses a history dating back to 1000BC. The city served as the capital of China’s greatest emperor, Emperor Qin Shi Huang and was also the starting point of the world famous trade route – the Silk Road. Xian is home to the magnificent display of Terracotta Warriors as well as an abundance of historic attractions.

KUNMING

Kunming is the gateway to the wonderfully diverse Yunnan Province, which is home to a mixture of lush rainforests, mountainous snow capped peaks and over 50% of China’s ethnic minorities. The city is also the gateway to the Stone Forest, a collection of massive limestone columns located 120km to the southeast.

GUILIN

Guilin is undoubtedly one of China’s greatest areas of natural beauty with stunning karst topography alongside the banks of the Li River.

YANGSHUO

Located 65km south of Guilin, bordering one ide of the Li River. Yangshuo is a perfect haven for relaxing in peace and quiet whilst enjoying the magnificent views on offer.

KASHGAR

Kashgar has been a historic landmark for the past 2 millennia as the crossroads of the famous Silk Road trading route. Merchants from across the east and the west gathered here for the world famous Sunday Bazaar where the exchange of goods, food, live stock and culture took place.

XIAHE

Xiahe is set in a stunning mountain valley and is home to the Labrang Monastery, one of the leading Tibetan monasteries of the Yellow Hat sect, where many Tibetans gather each year on pilgrimage.

YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

One of the largest engineering projects undertaken by man is the damming of the Three Gorges area on the Yangtze River. This area offers some of the most magnificent natural scenery in China.

LHASA

The city of Lhasa is not only the capital of Tibet but also its heart and spiritual home. It is here, on the ‘Roof of the World’, where one will find the Potala Palace, the winter residence of the Dalai Lama and the Jokhang Temple, which holds Tibet’s holiest shrine.

DAZU

This small town is home to an amazing array of cliff carvings and scattered statues that rival many others found within China. There are thousands of figures influenced by Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian beliefs.

CHENGDU

Capital of Sichuan Province and home to a grand selection of natural scenery, including the Grand Buddha of Leshan, Mt. Emei and the Nine Villages Valley. In addition, the nearby Panda Research Centre is where you can get up close to some of China’s cuddly pandas.

ZHONGDIAN

Zhongdian is often referred to as ‘Little Tibet’ due to its location and traditional Tibetan ethnic residents. The town is set amidst some of China’s most striking scenery with the main draw card being the Songshanlin Monastery.

DALI

Dali lies on the edge of Erhai Lake at the base of Cangshan Mountains, a truly beautiful setting. The city is home to the Bai ethnic minority group and its ancient quarter with narrow cobbled streets and traditional stone architecture lies within the original city walls.

ZHANGJIAJIE

A natural gallery of botanical gardens and spectacular rock formations, Zhangjiajie was declared a World Heritage listed site by UNESCO in 1990. Its scenery consists of endless waterfalls, caves, rivers and approximately 243 imposing peaks which are surrounded by over 3000 karsts, a beautiful combination unseen elsewhere.

LIJIANG

At the foothills of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the town of Lijiang is set within a beautiful valley and its old town offers a wonderful array of cobbled streets lined with traditional wooden buildings and meandering canals.

NINE VILLAGES VALLEY (JIUZHAIGOU)

Located within the borders of Sichuan Province, the Nine Villages Valley area is a magnificent alpine valley consisting of crystal clear lakes, lush forests and snow capped mountains, the area is World Heritage listed. Its name is derived from the nine Tibetan villages found within the valley.

MT HUANG

Mt Huang, or Yellow Mountain, is China’s most spectacular mountain and combined with the traditional villages and their patchwork paddy fields encircling the mountain, presents exquisite natural scenery rarely seen. It is this scenery that has inspired Chinese artists for many centuries.

HONG KONG

The vibrant city of Hong Kong has been captivating visitors for decades with its blend of eastern and western cultures and offers a collection of options for everybody; beautiful panoramic views, shopping bargains aplenty, cultural attractions and wonderful architecture in both modern and traditional styles.

SINGAPORE

Singapore is a city of contrasts; a fusion of Chinese, Malaysian and Indian cultures. It is a super clean city with much to offer the traveller such as Orchard Road shopping and entertainment area, the Muslim centre, Chinatown and of course the old world buildings of colonial Singapore with the Raffles Hotel its institution.

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