Classic China

From the spectacle of the Great Wall to the majesty of the Yangtze River and south to the scenery of Yunnan Province, our Classic China tour encompasses many of China’s must see attractions in one complete itinerary. Starting in the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai a short flight brings us to Beijing with the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and the world renowned ‘Great Wall’. An overnight train journey to Xian and the World Heritage listed Terracotta Warriors is followed by a four night cruise up the Yangtze River to Chongqing where we see the adorable Giant pandas. From here we fly to Guilin and then to Yunnan Province and the ancient city of Lijiang. Our tour finishes in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan.

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Wendy Wu Tours Review: "My wife and I have just returned from the tour and would like to congratulate your company for organising such a sensational tour. Our group of 22 had a fabulous time. Our national guide Lv Xiaozhu (Judy) was absolutely fantastic, she looked after us and was a pleasure to have her lead us through a very interesting country. She shared her views on old China and how China had moved into the new era. Each local guide engaged us with good information on their city. We now have a very clear understanding and appreciation of China and the Chinese people. What a wonderful country.

The hotels were good and the food was what we expected. We are 100% happy with our choice of tour and as our work life is very busy we did very little planning for this holiday. We just booked the tour with Wendy Wu and turned up at the airport, when we arrived in Shanghai Lv Xiaozhu arranged everything. We enjoyed all that she arranged for us and she did a fabulous job as everything just worked out so well. We have travelled many places around the world and this is the first organised tour we had done. We are absolutely sold on this type of tour especially in a country where very few people speak English.

Please pass on our thanks to the Chinese management team and especially to Lv Xiaozhu for her dedication in looking after our every need and guiding us through China. What a wonderful lady she is. Many Thanks" 

Mr and Mrs Coombs, Victoria - April 2010 
 

Days 1-2: Australia to Shanghai

Fly overnight to Shanghai with Singapore Airlines for 2 nights. Tomorrow visit the Yu Gardens, Old Town and the Bund. Our dinner will be of sumptuous Shanghai cuisine.

Day 3: Shanghai

Visit Shanghai Museum, cross the great Nanpu Bridge to tour the Pudong area and explore the Xintiandi area with its 1920s style ‘shikumen’ buildings unique to Shanghai. Enjoy an evening cruise along the Huangpu River.

Day 4: Shanghai to Beijing

Depart Shanghai this morning and fly to Beijing where we transfer to our hotel for a 3 night stay. The city is full of wonders and our sightseeing today includes the exquisite Summer Palace and an evening banquet including the local delicacy ‘Peking Duck’.

Day 5: Beijing

An often quoted saying in Beijing goes that ‘you have not been to China until you have climbed the Great Wall’. Begun over 2000 years ago, it stretches all the way from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west, more than 5,000km away. Walk along the Great Wall before visiting the unique Temple of Heaven, built in the 15th Century. Enjoy a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show as our evening entertainment.

Day 6: Beijing

Today we stroll through the famous Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum followed by a visit to the 15th Century Forbidden City.

Day 7: Beijing to Xian

Enjoy some shopping time at the silk markets before boarding our overnight sleeper train to Xian.

Day 8: Xian

Arrive in Xian this morning. Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda, the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, walk through the Muslim Quarter to visit the Great Mosque and explore the Islamic food markets. Enjoy a Shui Jiao Dumpling Banquet
this evening.

Day 9: Xian

Today we explore the life-size Terracotta Warriors, followed by the ancient City Wall. Enjoy a live performance of traditional Tang Dynasty dancing this evening.

Day 10: Xian to Wuhan (Yangtze Cruise)

Fly to Wuhan this morning and transfer by coach (approx 4-5hrs) to board our Yangtze River cruise for the next 4 nights.

Days 11-13: Yangtze River Cruise

Enjoy a tour to the Three Gorges Dam before cruising on the mighty Yangtze River. Along the way we will cruise through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, take shore excursions to explore the fascinating history and tranquil landscapes of the tributaries (subject to change).

Day 14: Chongqing to Guilin

We disembark from our cruise in Chongqing this morning and visit the Panda House at Chongqing Zoo before boarding our flight to Guilin.

Day 15: Guilin - Li River Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Li River today as we immerse ourselves in the breathtaking views of this unique landscape.

Day 16: Guilin to Kunming

This morning we visit the Reed Flute Caves and Mt. Diecai before boarding our flight to Kunming. At our dinner tonight we enjoy ‘Across the Bridge Noodles’.

Day 17: Kunming

Enjoy a full day tour of the picturesque Stone Forest, where massive limestone columns form a vast forest of surreal shapes and images.

Day 18: Kunming to Lijiang

We fly to Lijiang this morning for a 2 night stay. Upon arrival we wander through the quaint cobbled streets and meandering canals of the old quarter.

Day 19: Lijiang

Today we visit one of the most dramatic and deepest gorges in the world, the Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Day 20: Lijiang to Kunming

Lijiang sits near the foot of the impressive Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which soars to a height of 5500m. This morning we travel by chairlift to explore one of the high meadows and enjoy the amazing scenery. We will also visit Black Dragon Pool before flying back to Kunming.

Day 21: Depart Kunming

Enjoy the morning at leisure before boarding our overnight flight to Australia.

Day 22: Arrive Australia

Arrive home this morning.

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