The Beautiful South
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Picturesque landscapes and majestic rivers
17 days from £3190
Begin this wonderful tour of Southern China with a cruise through some of the world’s breathtaking scenery on the mighty Yangtze River. Then head to the beautiful city of Guilin and enjoy a cruise on the picturesque Li River. Next is Kunming which is also known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ due to its year-round mild and pleasant spring-like conditions. You will also visit Lijiang; a UNESCO world heritage site, Black Dragon Pool and Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is one of the deepest and most dramatic gorges in the world.
Days 1-2 : UK – Shanghai
Fly overnight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel.
Day 3 : 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 and explore the restored Xintiandi area with its unique 1920’s style shikumen buildings. (B,L)
Day 4 : Shanghai – Yangtze River Cruise
Fly to Yichang and transfer by road to board your Yangtze River Cruise vessel for the next four nights (B,L,D)
Days 5-7 : Yangtze River Cruise
Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam before cruising upstream through some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Over the next three days, we will take a side-trip to the striking Shennong Stream in a pea-pod boat or visit the Lesser Three Gorges and enjoy various shore excursions along the way. (B,L,D)
Day 8 : Chongqing – Guilin
Disembark from your cruise vessel this morning. Later, fly to Guilin and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B)
Days 9-10 : Li River Cruise – Yangshuo – Guilin
Cruise the stunning Li River and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of beautiful limestone hills, tranquil fishing scenes and picturesque villages. Continue downstream to the town of Yangshuo set in the lush green rice paddies of Southern China. (B,L). The next day, explore the colourful local markets, walk along the cobblestone streets and soak in the atmosphere of this charming town before returning to Guilin to visit the stunning stalagmites and stalactites of the colourful Reed Flute Caves. (B)
Day 11 : Guilin – Kunming
Fly to Kunming, also known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B).
Days 12 : Guilin – Kunming
Tour the picturesque Stone Forest where the huge limestone columns form surreal shapes and images. (B,L)
Day 13 : Kunming – Lijiang
Fly to Lijiang, a UNESCO world heritage site. Wander along the cobbled streets and see the meandering waterways of the Old Quarter. Also visit Black Dragon Pool. (B,L)
Day 14 : Tiger Leaping Gorge day tour
Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the most dramatic and deepest gorges in the world and enjoy the truly breathtaking scenery that surrounds it. (B,L)
Day 15 : Lijiang – Kunming
Fly to Kunming and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B)
Days 16-17 : Kunming – UK
Transfer to Kunming Airport and fly overnight to the UK via Hong Kong, arriving home the following day filled with many happy memories. (B)
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.
