Plant Seekers

Days 1-2 : Fly to Chengdu

Fly overnight from the UK to Chengdu.

Days 3-5 : Emeishan

Travel to Leshan to visit the Grand Buddha, before continuing to Emeishan. A tenth of China’s plant species are found here including Emeishan’s signature tree Davidia involucrata.

Days 6-7 : Fly to Nine Villages Valley

Fly to Nine Villages Valley (Jiuzhaigou), a botanical paradise with over 2,500 recorded plant species and more than 150 tree species.

Day 8 : Ganhaizi Wetland

Drive to the scenic Ganhaizi Wetland, we explore in search of an endless variety of bulbs and perennials including Meconopsis punicea, Cypripedium macranthum, Primula and Lilium.

Day 9 : Huanglong

Travel by road to UNESCO listed Huanglong, renowned for its sparkling pools and close to the intersection of four floral regions: Eastern Asia, Himalaya and the subtropical and tropical zones of the Northern Hemisphere. Fly to Kunming.

Day 10 : Horticultural Expo Garden

Explore the surreal Stone Forest and the World Horticultural Expo Garden.

Day 11 : Lijiang Old Quarter

Fly to UNESCO listed Lijiang and explore the Old Quarter

Days 12-13 : Jade Dragon Mountain

Spend two days exploring Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, home to a quarter of China’s plant species.

Day 14 : Chengdu Jinli Street

Fly to Chengdu, stroll along ancient Jinli Street and enjoy Sichuan cuisine.

Day 15 : Fly Chengdu to UK

Fly to the UK.

Tour includes:

Entrance charges for included sightseeing
All transportation during the tour
All meals
Internal flights
National Escort & Local Guides
International flights
All accommodation
Visas for UK & EU passport holders
Regional connecting flights available –please ask for details

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!