Great Cities of China

China tour information


Great Wall of China	Beautiful Scenery	Temples & Palaces	UNESCO World Heritage	Shopping

Bright lights & famous sights

11 days from £2290

This trip combines the history and excitement of great cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Combine a walk on the Great Wall of China, with endless sightseeing opportunities in cosmopolitan Shanghai, before travelling to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a Chinese city with multi-Asian and Western elements, excellent shopping centres, sublime temples and numerous dining experiences.

Included in the price

all international airfares
all domestic transportation, departure taxes and current fuel surcharge
all accommodation
meals as stated
entrance fees, guides and touring as stated
visa fees for UK passport holders

Days 1-2 : UK – Beijing

Fly overnight via Hong Kong to Beijing.

Day 3 : Beijing

Sightseeing today includes a walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of historical significance and admire the panoramic views. The Great Wall is China's most iconic attraction, which stretches 3,000 miles from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west. Also visit the unique Temple of Heaven. (B,L)

Day 4 : Beijing

Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, which has the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and houses over 8,000 rooms. Also tour the exquisite Summer Palace. (B,L)

Day 5 : Beijing – Shanghai

Fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the 'Paris of the East' and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B)

Day 6 : Shanghai

Sightseeing today includes a stroll through the beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town as well as a visit to the Shanghai Museum. Also walk along the famous Bund with its colonial architecture. (B,L)

Day 7 : Shanghai – Hong Kong

Fly to the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B)

Day 8 : Hong Kong

Enjoy a half day island tour visiting Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village and an optional sampan ride (paid locally). (B)

Day 9 : Hong Kong

Enjoy the day at leisure to further explore Hong Kong. (B)

Days 10-11 : Hong Kong – UK

Fly overnight to the UK via Hong Kong, arriving home the following day. (B)

Dates and Prices

Valid from	Price pp from
1 Jan 2012 - 31 Mar 2012	£2,300
1 Apr 2012 - 18 Jun 2012	£2,690
19 Jun 2012 - 20 Jul 2012	£2,290

Tour departs any day subject to availability
4* hotels used

Single supplement from £470pp
Sole passenger price from £2,590pp
Land only not available
5* hotels from £2,340pp
Excludes tipping

No extension recommanded for this tour.

This document is designed to be read in conjunction with the other pre-departure information provided by Wendy Wu Tours including the tour itinerary as described in our brochure and/or website. It aims to provide a straightforward description of the physical activities involved in sightseeing or travelling during the tour.

If there are any particular challenges, from the length of time spent on your feet, the length of drives and flights, to the standard of remote accommodation for our more adventurous tours; they will be explained here.

All passengers must read this document to ensure the itinerary is suitable for their interests and physical capabilities. This is not your final itinerary and therefore does not mention all the sites visited. The order of sightseeing is subject to change.