China's Beautiful South
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| Pandas | Li River Cruise | Buddhist Site | Beautiful Scenery | Temples & Palaces | UNESCO World Heritage | Shopping |
Picturesque landscapes and majestic rivers
14 days from £3490
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 the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the ‘Paris of the East’.
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 – Guilin
Fly to the beautiful city of Guilin. (B)
Days 5-6 : Li River Cruise – Guilin
Cruise the stunning Li River to Yangshuo. (B,L). The next day, explore the colourful local markets before returning to Guilin to visit the colourful stalagmites and stalactites of Reed Flute Caves. (B)
Days 7-8 : Guilin – Kunming
Fly to Kunming, also known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’. (B). The next day, enjoy a full day tour of the picturesque Stone Forest. (B,L)
Day 9 : Kunming – Lijiang
Fly to Lijiang and wander through the cobbled streets of the Old Quarter. Also visit Black Dragon Pool. (B,L)
Day 10 : Tiger Leaping Gorge
Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the most dramatic and deepest gorges in the world. (B,L)
Days 11 : Lijiang – Kunming
Fly to Kunming. (B)
Day 12 : Kunming – Chengdu
Fly to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. (B)
Day 13 : Pandas & Buddha day tour
Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see these adorable animals. Later, travel to Leshan to visit the Grand Buddha, the world’s largest stone carved Buddhist statue. We take a short boat trip to view the statue from the river. (B,L)
Day 14 : Chengdu – UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home later the same day. (B)
Dates and Prices
| Valid from | Price pp from | |
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| 1 Jan 2012 - 31 Mar 2012 | £3,590 | |
| 1 Apr 2012 - 18 Jun 2012 | £3,490 | |
| 19 Jun 2012 - 20 Jul 2012 | £3,490 |
Hong Kong Extension - 4D/3N
Day 1: Arrive Hong Kong
Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Hong Kong.
Day 2: Hong Kong
Enjoy a half day island tour visiting Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village and an optional sampan ride (paid locally). The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 3: Hong Kong
Enjoy the day at leisure to further explore Hong Kong. (B)
Day 4: Depart Hong Kong
Transfer to Hong Kong Airport for your onward flight. (B)
Hotel Prices:
BP International 3*+ star from £260pp
Park Hotel 4* from £290pp
Harbour Grand Kowloon 4*+ from £420pp
Intercontinental Grand Stanford 5* from £460pp
Price from £ 260.00pp
Other Supplement from:
Tour departs any day subject to availability and seasonal variation
Single supplement from £160
Sole passenger price from £420
Includes: accommodation, local transportation, touring, entrance fees, guides and meals as stated
Excludes: flights, departure taxes, visa and tipping
Hong Kong & Lantau Island - 4D/3N
Day 1: Arrive Hong Kong
Transfer from Hong Kong Airport to your hotel.
Day 2: Hong Kong
Enjoy a half day island tour visiting Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village and an optional sampan ride (paid locally). The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 3: Lantau Island
Travel by ferry across the Victoria Harbour to Silvermine Bay and visit beautiful Cheung Sha beach. This is followed by Tai O Fishing Village, where many homes are built on stilts. Then travel to Ngong Ping Plateau to see the Giant Buddha and explore Po Lin Monastery where you will enjoy a vegetarian lunch. Later, visit the culturally themed Ngong Ping Village before ending the day with a spectacular ride aboard the Skyrail cable car. (B,L) If the cable car is cancelled due to poor weather or any other reason, alternative transportation will be arranged.
Day 4: Depart Hong Kong
Transfer from your hotel to Hong Kong Airport for your onward flight. (B)
Hotel Prices:
BP International 3* from £360pp
Park Hotel 4* from £390pp
Harbour Grand Kowloon 4*+ from £520pp
Intercontinental Grand Stanford 5* from £560pp
Price from £ 360.00pp
Other Supplement from:
Tour departs any day subject to availability and seasonal variation
Single supplement from £160
Sole passenger price from £520
Includes: accommodation, local transportation, touring, entrance feels, guides and meals as stated
Excludes: flights, departure taxes, visa and tipping
Hong Kong & Macau - 4D/3N
Day 1: Arrive Hong Kong
Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Hong Kong.
Day 2: Hong Kong
Enjoy a half day island tour visiting Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village and an optional sampan ride (paid locally). The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 3: Macau
Transfer to the port for a hydrofoil ride across the Pearl River Estuary to Macau. Visit the sights of this former Portuguese colony including the ruins of the St. Paul Church, Ama Temple and Macau Museum (closed Mondays). There will also be the opportunity to visit one of the local casinos for which Macau is famous (minimum age 18). Return by hydrofoil to Hong Kong. (B,L)
Day 4: Depart Hong Kong
Transfer to Hong Kong Airport for your onward flight. (B)
Hotel Prices:
BP International 3* from £380pp
Park Hotel 4* from £410pp
Harbour Grand Kowloon 4*+ from £540pp
Intercontinental Grand Stanford 5* from £580pp
Price from £ 380.00pp
Other Supplement from:
Tour departs any day subject to availability and seasonal variation
Single supplement from £160
Sole passenger price from £540
Includes: accommodation, local transportation, touring, guides, entrance fees and meals as stated
Excludes: flights, departure taxes, visa and tipping
Hong Kong Shopping - 4D/3N
Day 1: Arrive Hong Kong
Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Hong Kong.
Days 2-3: Hong Kong
Enjoy a two day shopping tour (5 hours per day) including Chinese Dim Sum lunches at local restaurants. During the two days, visit the Horizon Plaza, Aberdeen Fishing Market, Porcelain and Jewellery factories, Stanley Market, Jade Market and the Ladies’ Market. (B,L)
Day 4: Depart Hong Kong
Transfer to Hong Kong Airport for your onward flight. (B)
Hotel Prices:
BP International 3* from £560pp
Park Hotel 4* from £590pp
Harbour Grand Kowloon 4*+ from £720pp
Intercontinental Grand Stanford 5* from £760pp
Price from £ 560.00pp
Other Supplement from:
Tour departs any day subject to availability and seasonal variation
Single supplement from £440
Sole passenger price from £990
Includes: accommodation, local transportation, touring, entrance fees, guides and meals as stated
Excludes: flights, departure taxes, visa and tipping
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.
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