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China Delights

18 days Fully Inclusive Classic Group Tour

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China Delights

From cosmopolitan Shanghai and the Giant Pandas of Chengdu, to Beijing's imperial highlights, and all the dramatic landscapes in between, you will relish the historical, cultural and natural delights of China on this comprehensive trip.

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 16 , Lunches: 15 , Dinners: 16
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    16 nights in 4 star accommodation
  • Cruise
    Li River Cruise, Huangpu River Cruise
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 28
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
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Shanghai (3N) - Suzhou (1N) - Hangzhou (2N) - Guilin (1N+1N) - Yangshuo (1N) - Chengdu (2N) - Xian (2N) - Beijing (3N)
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Tour Highlights

Our China Delights tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to us.

Day by Day Itinerary

Shanghai (3N) - Suzhou (1N) - Hangzhou (2N) - Guilin (2N) - Yangshuo (1N) - Chengdu (2N) - Xian (2N) - Beijing (3N)
  • Day 1
    Fly To Shanghai
    Dinner
    Day 1: Fly To Shanghai

    Fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the ‘Paris of the East’. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

    Dinner
  • Day 2
    Explore Shanghai
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 2: Explore Shanghai

    Shanghai is China’s great metropolis, where east and west collide on streets lined with futuristic skyscrapers and 10th-century temples. Sightseeing today begins with a visit to the classical Yu Garden and a stop in the old town before admiring the colonial architecture with a stroll along the Bund. Round off the day with a delicious meal of traditional Shanghainese cuisine.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3
    Even More Shanghai
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 3: Even More Shanghai

    Explore ultra-modern Pudong followed by a visit to a silk factory and the Shanghai Museum to see the collection of fine arts and antiquities. This evening, view the city from the Huangpu River on a panoramic cruise.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Historic Suzhou
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 4: Historic Suzhou

    Suzhou’s centre has managed to retain a sense of quaint charm even as the city has grown up around it. Renowned for its traditional gardens, visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, typical of the Chinese appreciation of balance and harmony. Later, cruise on the thousand-year-old Grand Canal.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Wuzhen
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 5: Wuzhen

    Travel to the water town of Wuzhen. A charming place of old-world timber buildings, cobbled streets and narrow waterways, it is an easy place to while away the day. Later, continue to the garden city of Hangzhou.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    Historic Hangzhou
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 6: Historic Hangzhou

    A restful morning is spent wandering around the Temple of Inspired Seclusion, one of China's most renowned Buddhist temples. Cruise on Hangzhou's West Lake, admiring the gardens, pagodas and old bridges on its shores. Later, browse the bustling local markets and visit the plantations of Meijiawu to enjoy a cup of organic green tea and learn the teamaking process, from bush to brew.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    Reed Flute Cave
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 7: Reed Flute Cave

    Fly to the beautiful city of Guilin. Visit Reed Flute Cave to admire the colourful stalagmites and stalactites, then visit the South China Pearl factory.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    Li River Cruise
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 8: Li River Cruise

    Begin today with a relaxing cruise along the Li River to the charming town of Yangshuo. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged karst peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery and grazing buffalo. Wander through the cobbled streets and visit the local market, then stop on the banks of the Li River for a photo opportunity with a cormorant fisherman.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9
    Yangshuo
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 9: Yangshuo

    Yangshuo sits in an exquisite rural location, surrounded by landscapes of emerald-green paddy fields and dramatic limestone karsts. Start the day with a relaxing and invigorating session of Tai Chi, taking a class with a master to learn this ancient martial art. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the countryside and enjoy some time at leisure. Later, travel through the countryside as you return by road to Guilin.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10
    Chengdu
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 10: Chengdu

    Board the bullet train to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. This evening, enjoy time at leisure or there is an option to watch a performance of Sichuan opera for the actors' famous 'face-changing'.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11
    Grand Buddha Of Leshan
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 11: Grand Buddha Of Leshan

    Travel to Leshan to visit the UNESCO-listed Grand Buddha which, at 71 metres, is the world's largest stone-carved Buddhist monument. Get a bird's eye view of the Buddha from the adjacent park, then a short boat trip will give excellent views from the river. Return to Chengdu and in the evening, sample a delicious Sichuanese meal.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12
    Giant Pandas
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 12: Giant Pandas

    Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see and learn about China’s celebrated bears up close in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. Later, take the bullet train to Xian, the ancient former capital.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13
    Terracotta Warriors
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 13: Terracotta Warriors

    After their fortuitous discovery in the 1970s, the Terracotta Army of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has intrigued visitors ever since. Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of life-sized warriors and horses. Also visit the workshop of the craftsmen to see where the warriors are intricately recreated in the style of their ancient counterparts. Later, stroll along the beautifully preserved 14th-century city walls that enclose Xian's old town. This evening, sit down to a delicious feast of traditional Shui Jiao dumplings followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14
    Beijing
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 14: Beijing

    Explore Shuyuanmen Culture Park, a hub for arts, crafts, and books, and get a glimpse of daily life as a local while you wander through the City Wall Park. Later, embark on a high-speed bullet train journey to Beijing, the capital of China.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15
    Imperial Beijing
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 15: Imperial Beijing

    Spend the morning soaking up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven, an orderly oasis in a bustling urban landscape. Here, mingle with the locals and watch or participate as they practise tai chi, dance or play cards. Next, head to Beijing's symbolic heart, Tiananmen Square and stroll into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City. Entering through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, you will find a complex full of imperial riches. A Chinese acrobatic show rounds off the day.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16
    Great Wall
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 16: Great Wall

    This morning is dedicated to China's most iconic sight – the Great Wall. Taking a walk on this incredible structure is the best way to appreciate both the sheer magnificence of the wall itself and the dramatic scenery that surrounds it. Visit a jade factory before spending the afternoon enjoying the idyllic landscapes of the Summer Palace, wandering through traditional Chinese gardens and seeing the exquisite architecture. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner of Peking duck.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Days 17-18
    Fly Beijing To Australia
    Breakfast
    Days 17-18: Fly Beijing To Australia

    Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or following day.

    Breakfast
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Accommodation

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

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When to go

The best times to visit China are in spring, April to May and autumn, September to October, when the days are warm and rainfall and humidity low.

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • -8
    2
    -3
  • 3
  • Chengdu
  • 3
    9
    6
  • 8
  • Guilin
  • 5
    12
    8
  • 63
  • Hangzhou
  • 2
    8
    5
  • 81
  • Shanghai
  • 2
    8
    5
  • 74
  • Suzhou
  • 0
    7
    4
  • 40
  • Xian
  • -4
    5
    0
  • 7
  • Yangshuo
  • 6
    13
    10
  • 53
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • -6
    5
    0
  • 5
  • Chengdu
  • 5
    11
    8
  • 12
  • Guilin
  • 7
    13
    10
  • 97
  • Hangzhou
  • 4
    10
    7
  • 88
  • Shanghai
  • 4
    10
    7
  • 59
  • Suzhou
  • 1
    8
    4
  • 75
  • Xian
  • -1
    8
    4
  • 10
  • Yangshuo
  • 7
    13
    10
  • 81
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 0
    12
    6
  • 8
  • Chengdu
  • 8
    16
    12
  • 20
  • Guilin
  • 10
    16
    13
  • 137
  • Hangzhou
  • 7
    15
    11
  • 141
  • Shanghai
  • 7
    14
    10
  • 94
  • Suzhou
  • 5
    13
    9
  • 193
  • Xian
  • 4
    14
    9
  • 29
  • Yangshuo
  • 11
    17
    14
  • 114
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 8
    20
    14
  • 21
  • Chengdu
  • 13
    22
    17
  • 44
  • Guilin
  • 16
    23
    19
  • 247
  • Hangzhou
  • 12
    21
    17
  • 123
  • Shanghai
  • 12
    20
    16
  • 74
  • Suzhou
  • 10
    19
    14
  • 83
  • Xian
  • 10
    21
    15
  • 43
  • Yangshuo
  • 16
    23
    20
  • 224
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 14
    26
    20
  • 34
  • Chengdu
  • 17
    26
    22
  • 78
  • Guilin
  • 20
    27
    24
  • 352
  • Hangzhou
  • 18
    26
    22
  • 129
  • Shanghai
  • 17
    25
    21
  • 84
  • Suzhou
  • 16
    24
    20
  • 67
  • Xian
  • 14
    26
    20
  • 60
  • Yangshuo
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 312
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 19
    30
    24
  • 78
  • Chengdu
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 107
  • Guilin
  • 23
    30
    27
  • 347
  • Hangzhou
  • 21
    29
    25
  • 219
  • Shanghai
  • 22
    28
    25
  • 182
  • Suzhou
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 59
  • Xian
  • 19
    31
    25
  • 54
  • Yangshuo
  • 23
    30
    26
  • 293
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 22
    31
    26
  • 185
  • Chengdu
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 224
  • Guilin
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 231
  • Hangzhou
  • 25
    34
    29
  • 173
  • Shanghai
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 146
  • Suzhou
  • 25
    32
    28
  • 191
  • Xian
  • 22
    32
    27
  • 99
  • Yangshuo
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 200
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 21
    30
    25
  • 160
  • Chengdu
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 201
  • Guilin
  • 24
    33
    29
  • 173
  • Hangzhou
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 162
  • Shanghai
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 214
  • Suzhou
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 54
  • Xian
  • 21
    31
    26
  • 71
  • Yangshuo
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 186
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 15
    26
    20
  • 46
  • Chengdu
  • 19
    25
    22
  • 119
  • Guilin
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 82
  • Hangzhou
  • 21
    28
    25
  • 124
  • Shanghai
  • 22
    28
    25
  • 87
  • Suzhou
  • 20
    27
    24
  • 67
  • Xian
  • 16
    25
    21
  • 92
  • Yangshuo
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 83
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 8
    19
    14
  • 22
  • Chengdu
  • 15
    21
    18
  • 35
  • Guilin
  • 17
    26
    21
  • 66
  • Hangzhou
  • 15
    23
    19
  • 78
  • Shanghai
  • 17
    23
    20
  • 56
  • Suzhou
  • 14
    22
    18
  • 56
  • Xian
  • 10
    20
    15
  • 60
  • Yangshuo
  • 17
    26
    22
  • 85
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 0
    10
    5
  • 7
  • Chengdu
  • 10
    16
    13
  • 16
  • Guilin
  • 12
    20
    16
  • 64
  • Hangzhou
  • 9
    17
    13
  • 72
  • Shanghai
  • 11
    17
    14
  • 52
  • Suzhou
  • 8
    16
    12
  • 3
  • Xian
  • 3
    12
    8
  • 24
  • Yangshuo
  • 12
    21
    16
  • 69
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • -6
    4
    -1
  • 3
  • Chengdu
  • 4
    11
    8
  • 5
  • Guilin
  • 7
    15
    11
  • 43
  • Hangzhou
  • 4
    11
    8
  • 49
  • Shanghai
  • 5
    11
    8
  • 44
  • Suzhou
  • 2
    10
    6
  • 43
  • Xian
  • -2
    6
    2
  • 6
  • Yangshuo
  • 7
    16
    12
  • 44

Pricing & Availability

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected

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    • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2024. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
    • Customary tipping amount of approximately RMB860pp (AU$187pp) is paid locally in China.
    • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
    • Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

    Group Tour includes

    • International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
    • All Meals (refer to itinerary)
    • Domestic transportation
    • Touring with guides and entrance fees
    • 4-star accommodation

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    What our Customers Say

    Rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 5526 reviews

    Booking Experience for China Delights
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    Friendly service from Andygreat service from Wendy Wu
    Dec 01, 2024
    Review for China Delights
    This tour from Wendy Wu is the most involved holiday I have ever been on. There was something to do every day (some of them were optional, paid for during the tour, but not to be missed). Really came away very happy with the tour. The tour manager George Pu was amazing, always around ready to sort anything out.and more than willing to sort any problem out, no-matter how big or little, by far the best tour manager I have ever come across. I cane away with a very different picture of China than the one I entered China with, quite an eye opener. I can thoroughly recommend this tour, especially if you get the same manager we had. We saw the Pandas, the Terracotta Army, Jade Carvers, silk factory and lots of cultural and acrobatic shows, Eating was a whole new experience - very Chinese, and often spicy hot with limited access to Western Cuisine, so you might want to practice your chopsticks before you go. The Chinese do not have our awareness of allergies so you might have to be vigilant if you have food allergies or intolerances. Also, set up Alipay or WeChat on your mobiles because everyone pays that way, and further, a data SIM or eSIM is essential to make that work.
    Oct 30, 2024
    Booking Experience for China Delights
    Amazing tour
    Fantastic guide with extensive knowledge who treated us like family
    Went to some hidden gems
    Lots of once in a life time experiences
    Made memories that will last forever
    Jun 26, 2024
    Review for China Delights
    It was well run and organised. Our guide Amanda was perfect .Nothing was too much trouble for her .She wasovely to be with .I have tried to email her to say thank you but have been unable to contact her .If you could forward her email I should be grateful.
    Thank you for a lovely holiday
    Sylvia Grace
    Nov 24, 2019
    Review for CHINA DELIGHTS
    Service rating : The entire experience from pre booking to coming home was excellent. The pre-sales and pre trip office communication was excellent. The tour itself was amazing and our guide David Zhao was outstanding and nothing was too much trouble. The places on the itinerary were stunning and I felt I had enough time to experience them all. Looking forward to booking my next tour with Wendy Wu
    Product : stunning tour, great itinerary, awesome guide
    Dec 20, 2018
    Review for CHINA DELIGHTS
    Service rating : I would recommend Wendy Woo Tours because our tour was excellent in every way. We could not fault the day to day organisation in China as everything went very smoothly. The guides are obviously experienced and well trained to ensure that every detail is planned well. We enjoyed every day and particularly were pleased with the meal time arrangements.
    Product : A a packed tour with many highlights. We had complete confidence in our guides.
    Nov 22, 2018
    Review for CHINA DELIGHTS
    Service rating : Organisation was excellent, everything was arranged for you. The National Guide, Christian, was fantastic and couldn’t have been more helpful. We just had to turn up and enjoy ourselves.
    Product : Very good value for money
    Nov 14, 2018
    Review for CHINA DELIGHTS
    Service rating : Everything went well. The tour was well organised. Our guide was excellent and we had a great time.
    Product : This was a really good tour. It included everything that we wanted to see.
    Nov 10, 2018
    Review for CHINA DELIGHTS
    Service rating : Wendy Wu were waiting at the airport when we arrived. Our International guide was very well informed and spoke very good English she looked after us like family. The tour was packed full of places to visit and was extremely good value for money. All our meals were included and the restaurants were of a good standard. Our hotels were also of a good standard. When we arrived at the hotel for our flight home another rep was waiting for us to guide us through check in. Would defiantly book another holiday with Wendy Wu and would not hesitate to recommend them.
    Product : Great Service, great price and good communication.
    Nov 08, 2018

    Our Award-Winning Guides

    Meet George
    Meet George

    I am optimistic, easy going and dedicated. I know China and I am excited to share my knowledge with you; you are part of my family when you come to China. To know more about the fast-developing country, China and its super long history and tradition, come and join us Wendy Wu Tours. I promise you will reach home culturally fully loaded and ready to go again.

    George was exceptional in his care of us all, nothing was too much trouble, he genuinely cared that we were having a great holiday. His knowledge and that of the local guides at each province gave us great insight into the history of the location and various sightseeing spectacles we were there to see.
    Mr and Mrs Brown
    Meet Alice
    Meet Alice

    "Happiness can be infectious". As a friendly, caring and easy-going guide I can ensure you will have a worry-free and most rewarding trip, with a knowledgeable, professional and light-hearted guide.

    Our National Guide, Alice, was excellent and very caring and thoughtful for all the group. Our local guides were also very good and provided lots of information and were flexible to allow us enough time to see everything and even arrange extra trips.
    Mr Andrew Charles
    Meet Amanda
    Meet Amanda

    From my passion and knowledge of my country, you will experience a cross-cultural charm, full of stories and laughter on tour with me. You will be left with great memories and knowledge of China.

    The success of this tour was due largely to our wonderful National Escort, Amanda, who guided our small “family” throughout and made this trip a "holiday of a lifetime". If you have the opportunity, try to arrange for Amanda to be your Tour Manager!
    Mr Edward Ayling
    Meet Jason
    Meet Jason

    This is an experience of a lifetime. If I am your guide, you will have my knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make this an unforgettable journey.

    Our tour guide Jason was brilliant & a credit to your company. He was funny, intelligent, informative, always available and would go the extra mile when needed
    Mrs Carrick
    Meet Tony
    Meet Tony

    Relax, enjoy and leave the rest to me. See the different, touch the culture and explore the beautiful, wonderful and real China with me. "Do what you love, and love what you do!" This is my slogan, and I am Tony Li, come and join the Wendy Wu Tours with me!

    Our National Escort Tony we couldn't speak highly enough. He was very well conversant with the English language and very knowledgeable in the history of the great country of China. Tony catered to our every need which made our holiday stress free.
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