Review for Ultimate China
A really enjoyable tour, larger group than we have been in before but we didn't feel that it made much difference to the tour experience. Once again a mixture of nationalities which only enhanced the experience.
The organisation of the tour cannot be faulted as everything ran smoothly and the group guide (Joe) was excellent. The local guides who worked alongside Joe at several different locations all added something to the experience although at times you felt they were being paid by the word as sometimes people switched off as there was too much to take in. The old adage "less is more" could be introduced in feedback post tour to some of the guides.
The hotels were all of a good standard with some pretty nifty parking being required by the excellent coach drivers we had during the tour. Breakfasts at the hotels generally provided a "western" style breakfast to cater for those who couldn't face noodles first thing in the morning! There were some really early starts but we were appreciative of this as it meant we arrived at many tour highlights before the main bulk of tourists arrived. Often. when we were leaving we saw really long queues that we had managed to avoid. Expect lots of people at sites, there were many more than on our Japan trip this time last year.
Lunch and dinner meals were served "Lazy Susan" style and we always had a large number of dishes to choose from. As to be expected they were mainly Chinese dishes that often bore little relation to similar styled dishes served in UK Chinese restaurants. Boning of meat pre serving seems to not be a thing here, expect pieces of meat with bits of obvious and not so obvious bone fragments in them. As in Japan, temperature of the food is not the same as western restaurants, be prepared for dishes not to be hot. Having said that, as far as I am aware no one on the tour suffered any untoward aftereffects. Perhaps the quantity of food provided could be cut back as there always seemed to be lot left over, this is especially the case when you take into account the age of many of the tour groups we have travelled with.
This was our third Wendy Wu tour and we can thoroughly recommend this company. Our fourth tour is already booked for 2027!
Nov 15, 2026
Review for Wonders of China
This was a stunning group tour, starting in Beijing and finishing in Shanghai. It was packed full of interesting activities and jaw-dropping sights, and Wendy Wu’s attention to detail was excellent from initial booking until the group went their separate ways. It was very good value for money.
Sightseeing highlights included the Temple of Heaven, Tianamen Square and the Forbidden City in Beijing. We were fortunate to have excellent weather at the Great Wall, although the amazing scenery on the River Li cruise was partly obscured by rain. Visiting the Terracotta Warriors was astonishing, and our guides at each location were excellent and built an excellent rapport with the group. They also devised engaging activities, such as dressing up in robes and dancing in the street in Xian. There were some spectacular evening shows, both included and optional.
There were 22 people on the tour, and we formed a WhatsApp group using our eSIMs (a must for foreign visitors to China) to exchange photos and comments as we went. Many of us were particularly impressed with the technology we saw, in particular the bullet trains. Including travelling, we were away for 18 days, as we’d taken up the optional extra days in Beijing and Shanghai.
My wife unfortunately sustained a nasty leg injury from a fall shortly after arriving, but we found the hospitals to be efficient and inexpensive (initial treatment and stitches were about 35 UKP), but the wound needed regular dressing and antibiotics, with a lot of treatment provided by the resident doctor onboard our Yangtze cruise ship Victoria Anna.
That brings us to David Zhao, our Wendy Wu tour manager. We can’t praise him highly enough, and we are certain the same was true of other members of our tour party. David accompanied us to hospital several times and made sure my wife was well looked after. He was constantly juggling our schedule to make the most of the weather, helping everyone with their air conditioning requirements in the hotels, and volunteering to join excursions so that he could keep any eye on any vulnerable members of the group. He put in so much work it’s a wonder that he ever managed to sleep.
We would recommend this tour to anyone curious to see both the main tourist sights but also to get an insight into life in China.
Nov 15, 2026
Review for Additional Night Beijing - Upgraded Departure|Gems of China - Upgraded Departure
The guide, the hotels and the major sites visited were all excellent. Good group size, great local guides, memorable experiences and good food. The number of attractions visited in 1 day could have been spread out a bit more, but overall we had a great time.
Nov 13, 2026
Booking Experience for China Uncovered
Very detailed and good explanation of what the tour to China involved and all requirement. Very good price.
Nov 13, 2026
Review for Gems of China
Excellent tour from start to finish. Well organised, with a varied itinerary and informative local guides. Brilliant tour guide who ensured all guests enjoyed their whirlwind tour of China and dealt with any issues immediately. Highly recommended.
Nov 12, 2026
Review for Gems of China
This is a “full on” organised holiday that takes you to see the main attractions in China with both a National & Local Tour Guide at all times.
Nov 11, 2026
Review for China by Rail
Well organised tour, which took us through many of China's tourist sites, including major cities Shanghai, Xian and Beijing but also a week experiencing the natural wonders of Yunnan province. There were specialist local guides in each location.
Nov 11, 2026
Booking Experience for Ultimate China
Personal, timely, knowledgable support when booking our first holiday with Wendy Wu. Quality of communication, advice and information shared was fabulous. Feeling in safe hands,
Nov 11, 2026
Review for A China Experience
Confirmation of my tour "China Experience" commencing on May10, 2027 to May17, 2027.
I have yet to experience the professionalism of Wendy Wu Tours during my tour
Nov 10, 2026
Review for China Uncovered
A wonderful experience with amazing sightseeing but you need to have a fitness level there is lots of walking
Nov 10, 2026
Review for Ultimate China
Great and knowledgeable people at the end of the phone
A pleasure to deal with
Nov 10, 2026
Review for Gems of China
The Gems of China tour is exactly as described in the Wendy Wu brochure. Every day is a great experience. Pay attention to the physical rating as it is an accurate reflection for the daily activities.
Our tour guide Addison (Sun Tao) cannot be praised highly enough! Using his 20 years experience he got us ahead of the crowds at all of the major sights which enhanced the whole experience. He genuinely made every effort to make sure everyone on the tour had the best time. His knowledge, empathy and humour is second to none.
One slight thing to mention is that the food is a bit samey over 14 days and whilst that is to be expected some of the meals could be of better quality for the overall price. That said there was plenty of it!
Overall a fantastic experience with many fantastic memories that will stay with us forever.
Nov 09, 2026
Review for Magnificent China
A superb holiday which ticked all the boxes "in spades!" Supremely well organised, everything going to plan, magnificent experiences, hotels all good, well led by a wonderful head tour guide supported by local expert guides capped by a real bonus in sharing the holiday with a great bunch of fellow travellers with lots of fun and laughter. Also a lovely feeling in having a stress free holiday with responsibility capably handled by our tour guide. Run out of superlatives!
Nov 09, 2026
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