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We had a fantastic holiday with a great group of people. Everything was organised for us, so all we had to do was turn up at the appointed time each morning and the whole day was planned for us.

Our main guide was lovely and stayed with us throughout the trip, including at the hotels. We also had a different local guide at each destination, all of whom were extremely knowledgeable about the local area and its history.

The food was plentiful, although don’t expect it to be anything like your local Chinese takeaway!

A few things worth knowing before you go:

You do need to be reasonably fit for this trip. There’s a lot of walking and I’ve never climbed so many steps in my life! Invest in a good, comfortable pair of walking shoes or trainers.

Don’t expect Western-style toilets when you’re out and about. Most are squat toilets, which take some getting used to. Take your own toilet paper or wipes, as supplies can be in short supply outside the hotels. I’d definitely recommend practising your squats at home!

Language can also be a barrier, as not many people speak English outside the hotels. I found a translation app invaluable, particularly when I picked up a nasty cold and needed to visit a local chemist.

If you want to keep in touch with home, you’ll need to use the hotel Wi-Fi or buy an eSIM before you travel, as making calls and using mobile data can be expensive.

There’s no need to pack lots of dressy clothes. Apart from the Yangtze River cruise, there’s very little need for anything particularly smart, and even then, anything goes! During the day it was generally shorts and T-shirts, with lightweight clothing for the evenings. Quite often, though, we’d go straight from a day of sightseeing to a restaurant without having the opportunity to change.

Be prepared for some long and tiring days, especially when you’ve climbed hundreds of steps and walked miles. There isn’t a huge amount of free time for shopping or wandering around the markets selling the usual cheap tourist souvenirs.

Laundry facilities were also limited. I only found one hotel with a self-service laundry, which was free; the others offered a drop-off and pay service. By the end of the trip, we were running short of clean tops and having to wear some things more than once, so pack accordingly!

My highlights:

There were so many, but my absolute highlight was the Great Wall of China. When we arrived and I looked up at the section we were going to climb, I honestly wasn’t sure I’d make it to the top. The steps are all different sizes, and some were quite a challenge. However, nobody rushes you. You go at your own pace and stop for a rest whenever you need to.

The people coming down were so encouraging, cheering everyone on as they made their way up. I did make it to the top! I kept telling myself to keep going because I’d regret it if I didn’t get as far as I could. And it was absolutely worth it. The views were something else, truly amazing and something I’ll never forget. Just thinking about how all those people built it is remarkable.

Another highlight was the Terracotta Warriors. You really do need to see them in person to appreciate just how magnificent they are.

We were really glad we chose to do an organised tour, as I think trying to arrange everything and navigate the country ourselves would have been quite stressful.

Would I recommend Wendy Wu Tours? Absolutely!

From the initial booking right through to the end of the holiday, they’ve been brilliant. Any questions we had were always answered promptly, politely and in a very friendly manner.

All in all, a fantastic holiday, wonderful experiences and some very special memories. I’d thoroughly recommend it!

Really interesting holiday, interesting cities lovely countryside felt very safe , lots of coffee shops not too expensive loads of first rate public toilets

I had 7 other members of my family travelling with my wife and I and we had a great time together. The additional night certainly made a lot of different to start the journey. We had a good Nationsl Guide Sophie who looked after us very well. She cared about the whole group, making sure we had a good time and enjoyed our trip. There was a member who was not feeling well and she spent a long time to make sure he is ok.From the time she met us on arrival till we departed even at 5 am, she got up and said good by to all of us. She was a fantastic guide and I recommend her to anyone travelling with Wendy Wu tour and hope to meet her again someday.

My tour of China with Wendy Wu Tours was magnificent.

I will absolutely be booking another tour somewhere else exciting,

An excellent tour, definitely for those who like a packed schedule. You get to see places and historic sights that are slightly off the beaten path for westerners in china. The guides were great, the hotels were varied, but of a decent quality with a good breakfast to be had every day. Plenty, almost too much food to be had with a decent variety also.

Wendy Wu tour Majestic Yangtze was everything it said it would be and more. For me the Terracotta Warriors and The Great Wall were my highlights and were beyond expectation in reality. Surprise highlight for me was the city of Xi’an and its people, I want to return here. Local guides were amazing but our National guide Jacky was unsurpassable. His friendly confidence and kind consideration meant that everyone’s needs were met and all agreed that we had a fantastic time on this tour. The cruise was exceptional and an opportunity to relax and let the old world pass by. Loved this tour. Very grateful. Big thanks to Jacky!