The Great Wall
Spend Christmas Day on one of the wonders of the world

Beijing
Step back into the past at the Imperial Forbidden City

Terracotta Warriors
Come face to face with the famous Terracotta Warriors

Giant Pandas
Spend New Year’s Eve with the beautiful creatures at the Panda Conservation Centre

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Beijing
Fly to China’s historical capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the day is yours to start exploring
(Dinner)

Day 3: Christmas on the Great Wall
Enjoy Christmas Day with a walk on the Great Wall of China, where you can admire the panoramic views. In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace before indulging in a Christmas meal.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 4: Imperial Beijing
Begin your day of exploring with a stroll across Tiananmen Square towards the Forbidden City. Later soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the Temple of Heaven where you can watch or take part in a dance lesson. In the evening, see a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 5: Xian City Walls
Fly to Xian, the starting point of the fabled Silk Road. Stroll along the 14^th Century walls that enclose the old town. This evening, enjoy a feast of Shui Jiao dumplings and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 6: Terracotta Warriors
Visit one of the 20^th Century’s most important archaeological discoveries: the Terracotta Warriors. Later wander through the Muslim Quarter.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 7: Bullet Train to Chengdu
In the morning, visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Xian Museum before boarding a bullet train to Chengdu.
(Breakfast, lunch,dinner)

Day 8: Leshan Grand Buddha
Travel to Leshan to visit the world’s largest stone-carved Buddha, with a short boat trip to view it from the river. Return to Chengdu, visiting Huanglongxi en-route
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 9: New Years Eve with the pandas
On New Year’s Eve, visit the famous Panda Conservation Centre to see these charismatic animals being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. Later, visit the ancient World Heritage Dujiangyan Irrigation project. Sample a delicious New Year’s meal this evening, inspired by the local Sichuan cuisine.

Day 10: Chengdu
Enjoy a free day to explore Chengdu independently.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 11: Fly to the UK
Fly back to the UK, arriving home the same or following day
(Breakfast)

You’ll spend 9 nights in 4+* accommodation

Your accommodation is selected for convenience of location, comfort or character, and can range from a business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. In more remote areas, accommodation may be of a lower standard and may not have all western amenities.

– All Accommodation
– All meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
– International flights and current taxes
– Touring with guides
– Entrance fees
– Domestic transport
– Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

– Based on London Heathrow departures
– Regional UK departures available
– Flight upgrades available on request

All tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price. Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for extra savings, more departure dates and a quote.

Classic

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of China on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated and professional National Escorts and local guides, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

Most Wendy Wu groups consist of 10 travellers or more and will be accompanied by both a National Escort and local guides. There will usually be no more than 28 travellers in each group although you may encounter other Wendy Wu tour groups while you are travelling.

This tour has a Level 1 fitness rating. This means that 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.