Chinese New Year Special (Beijing to Shanghai)

Days 1-2 : UK – Beijing

Fly to Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China.

Day 3 : Great Wall of China

Walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of history and admire the panoramic views. We also tour the exquisite Summer Palace. Our evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck.

Day 4 : Forbidden City

Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, which is the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Fly to the former ancient capital of Xi’an.

Day 5 : Xian

Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th Century, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Later, fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai.

Day 6 : New Year’s Eve

Spend the day exploring Shanghai and experiencing the festive Chinese New Year spirit. Chinese New Year is all about families coming together to bring luck and good fortune for the coming year. Celebrate with the locals and enjoy an authentic side of this festival rarely seen by tourists. In the evening join Wendy Wu on board our exclusive Dragon Boat cruise greeted by a welcoming committee of costumed dancers and drummers. Cruise the Huangpu River with night-time vistas of the historic Bund and futuristic Pudong.

Day 7 : Shanghai

Visit the beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town as well as a visit to see the superb antiquities and fine arts of the Shanghai Museum. We also walk along the famous Bund with its colonial architecture.

Day 8 : Fly Shanghai to UK

Fly to the UK, arriving home later the same day.

Tour includes:

all international airfares
all domestic transportation, departure taxes and current fuel surcharges
all accommodation
all meals
entrance fees, guides and daily tours
visa fees for UK passport holders

Wendy Wu Tours is the leading independent specialist tour operator to China in the UK. They offer an extensive range of tour itineraries to enable you to visit famous tourist attractions such as the Great Wall, the Yangtze River or the Terracotta Warriors in China, Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the Taj Mahal in India.

Many of their tours also take you off the beaten track, to emerald lakes and traditional villages, allowing you to enjoy the authentic China experience. Other unforgettable excursions include a rickshaw ride through Beijing’s traditional Hutongs, attending a Buddhist ceremony or cruising on a traditional junk boat. They also offer the opportunity to explore a bustling city like Hong Kong or Dubai en-route for a few nights.

Our Opinion
Wendy Wu Tours allow you to not only visit famous attractions but really discover the country’s culture, natural beauty and hidden treasures. Coupled with their affordable, all-inclusive style pricing, it’s no surprise that the company is growing from strength to strength and winning multiple industry awards along the way!