Shanghai Holidays

The China by Rail tour covers so much ground starting in Shanghai finishing in Beijing.The tour is very well organised and fully inclusive of all meals. Takes in all the main attractions throughout China. It's quite hectic and you are constantly on the move. National Guide Franki was first class.

The tour part of the trip was fabulous and the guide, Linda, was amazing and was a big reason for it being such a successful tour.
China is an amazing place. The extra day in Shanghai allowed me to experience its metro and it blew my mind: clean, easy to follow. efficient and much better than any Metro I've experienced in other parts of the world (New York, Milan, London, Paris, Sydney to name a few).
My two nights in Chongqing were worth the extra money (it wasn't cheap tagging it on to the Gems of China Tour and needing to pay for a personal guide and driver) because it is a great city and, again, my enjoyment was in no small part enhanced by having Sherry as a guide who went out of her way to make sure that my every wish was taken care of.

Our 28 day trip to China with Wendy Wu was outstanding in always. The content of the itinerary was very well put together, although full on everyday we did have plenty of time to relax and enjoyed very scenic train journeys. The organisation pre and during was excellent in addition our national guide who was with us throughout is an exceptional person who looked after us in every way, Maya is a huge asset to the Wendy Wu team and was a major factor in the success of our trip.
The tour itself covered many many national attractions, parks and monuments with cultural add ons, in addition we attended several evening shows which were spectacular, colourful and thrilling. The hotels and food included were all very good, well placed hotels, very clean, big bedrooms with perfect bathrooms, excellent quality linen and towels. The “Chinese Banquets” we received most days offered a huge verity of tasty dishes and good selection of vegetables, gluten free options were available although Shanghai was difficult.
China felt very safe and our travelling throughout saw no problems, our coach drivers were friendly and excellent, driving safely in a very busy country.
We would certainly recommend Wend Wu and hope to travel with them again soon.
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We were on the Majestic Yangtze tour with Wendy Wu Tours for 14 days in mid-September 2026 and what a trip it was!

All the way from Shanghai to Beijing and so much in-between from a night cruise in Shanghai to such "wonders of the world" as the Terracotta Warriors and Great Wall of China, the cities of Chengdu and Xian as we flew through China's vast countryside on bullet trains and sat in awe of how much and how fast this vast country has changed in the last thirty years. Cities of twenty million or more, sky high apartment buildings adorning every city skyline and hotels as classy as any western ones with the latest technology from robot room service to AI loos with handsets to warm them up or flush everything away. All top class- apart from one or two issues flights with Turkish Airlines and stopovers in Instanbul.



The real highlights however weren't the vast distances we travelled but the people we travelled them with-our multinational group from the UK, Australia and USA-and the entertainment we enjoyed on our gorgeous four night cruise on the Yangtze River sailing through the Three Gorges Dam with the staff providing the evening entertainment and even the Captain joining in, the tours of silk and jade factories, the Forbidden City & the gorgeous Sacred Garden by day and Xian's medieval City Walls lit up by night as well as delicious Chinese food every day served on our "Lazy Susan for all to share. We got a full-on taste of China, its rich medieval heritage and its people today not as we might portray them from western media but as a people as welcoming and friendly as anywhere else and apart from Tinnaman Square free to say-often in English and always very respectfully- what life is like in China today.



It was everything we hoped for -and more. But the Star of our Tour undoubtedly was our main guide Gary (all Chinese guides it appears have an English name) who not only kept us all on time and in line with phrases such as "Gary's Family", "Follow the flag", Sticky Rice (keep together) and "One Dollar" (someone is missing)/ "Two Dollar" (everyone's here) but with his "Chinglish", his inexhaustible good humour (at least one joke a day) and his genuine concern for and attention to detail with all 23 of us. This was more than a 'personal touch' or company training. This was Gary, knowledgeable, caring,funny and always smiling; one, if not, the best tour guide we have ever had and a huge compliment to Wendy Wu who it seems sets the standard as all the guides we met seem to know her personally. Gary and Wendy Wu made our tour of China both special and memorable and for that my wife and I are extremely grateful.

Our tour guide David was amazing going above and beyond to ensure our group had a fabulous time. 🤩 The trip is great, but heavy going, with a lot to packed in. Be prepared for early starts, long days, and time sitting on trains, coaches and airports.. In retrospect I’d reduce days spent on the Yangtze and add those days onto Shanghai (so much to see and do). 🤔 Pack light, take a light rain -Mac, spare trainers, use either Alipay or WeChat - both widely used (more than cash or credit cards) in China. Most of all be prepared to be amazed and say ‘WOW’ a lot😉

Our time in China was truly outstanding! Every moment offered something memorable, making the entire experience remarkable from start to finish. We were incredibly lucky to have Britney as our travel guide. Her professionalism was evident throughout the trip, and her extensive knowledge, excellent communication skills, and genuinely caring approach truly elevated our entire experience. Britney’s thoughtful guidance made every moment more enjoyable and memorable.

Would it be possible to add an extra night in Shanghai for our next China trip? Extending our stay could enhance the overall experience and allow us more time to explore the city’s unique attractions and culture.

This 16 day tour of the highlights of China was amazing. Wendy Wu organised everything perfectly, and our guide Gary Guo was excellent. He managed to shepherd 18 of us through Beijing, Xian, Yichang, Yangtze River cruise, Chongqing, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai via 2 high speed trains, 2 internal flights and 2 river cruises (4 nights and 4 hours).

The standard of the hotels was very good, and all busses were of a high standard with good, safe drivers.

Everything listed as included in the itinerary was included, and the few extra options were of good quality.

The food was plentiful and of good quality, although it did get somewhat monotonous over the 2 weeks of very similar dishes for lunch and dinner.

I would not hesitate to recommend Wendy Wu and Gary Guo for a tour of China.

Whilst carrying out my 'due diligence' regarding Wendy Wu a guides name kept cropping up. David. And who did I have the privilege of as the National guide to our group? David. I knew all would be well. His attention to detail was remarkable, he took care of every member of the group as if we were members of his family. Admission to attractions, queueing, train seats, flight boarding procedures and security checks were all negotiated smoothly. We even got a trip on public transport, which I thoroughly enjoyed. His experience helped us avoid many issues and avoid many hold ups. I was always amazed at his ability to 'herd cats'. He worked well with the local guides who all shone as individuals with knowledge of their area. Shirley is fondly remembered, as is the guide on the Goddess stream.
He worked so hard. Being available to deal with any issues on arrival in a hotel, and his advice regarding travel avoided many potential issues. He packed the trip with such variety that I am sure everyone took home many precious memories.
He managed to create a great atmosphere in our motley group of less than 20. A feat in itself. Especially on those early rises, which avoided traffic and got us to places a little before it got too busy. Even though it was a four day holiday period in one area.
My special thanks go to him for helping me meet up with my relatives. He smoothed the way and aided our communication. The finale of Shanghai proved very exciting and my transfer back home went very smoothly. He is a 'more than I am' man and I wish him and his family all the very best for the future.
From a grateful tourist. Who is looking forward to return as a traveller, thanks to his guidance and care. It was more than a five star experiece.
P.S. The snacks that you got us on the bus will always be remembered. A feast.

Kindest regards,
A grateful tourist.

From Beijing to Shanghai and everything in between absolutely amazing holiday.
Tour size (16) was perfect & managed very well by Aaron our tour guide.
Hotel’s & restaurants chosen throughout the tour were very good, my only complaint would be that some of the hotels did not have a bar/lobby to relax & have a drink.
All additional tour guides were professional.
It was good to try different types of Chinese food as we visited different regions.
Overall China exceeded our expectations & would highly recommend this tour, well done Wendy Wu

Fantastic holiday, everything as we expected. Great guide, Summer, travelled with us throughout, plus local guides in Shanghai and Beijing. Great organisational skills, tweaking the itinerary so that we missed the busiest times in Tiananmen Sq and at the Great Wall.
Food was excellent - too much of it!
Hotels also excellent.

Shanghai was great. Well organised and the local tour guide was great. Hotel was in strategic location. Its probably too short. I recommend at least 3 nights for Shanghai.

Hong Kong was average. Would be much better if the hotel is in strategic location or near the water. We were told to be picked up at 8.45am but they arrived at 9.18am instead. I needed to call the local tour guide supplier 3 times to check. The program was only half day. I thought we booked for a whole day.