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China by Rail | 15 days | Classic Private Tour | Please Call for Prices

X A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps. Learn More

Includes a Cruise

From the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warrior to the bustling urban centre of Shanghai, see the highlights of the Middle Kingdom on this rail experience.

Private Tour includes:

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

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2020 / 2021 Tour Dates & Prices

Private itineraries can run on any day of the week. To book this tour, please call us on 0808 274 8594

Itinerary

China by Rail - Tour Itinerary

Days 1-2 Fly to Beijing

Fly overnight to Beijing, China's capital city.

Day 3 Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

See the historical sights of Beijing and enjoy a sumptuous Peking Duck dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Great Wall of China

Walk on the dramatic Great Wall and in the evening board your overnight train to Xian. (B,L)

Day 5 Terracotta Warriors & Xian

Explore the Terracotta Warriors. In the evening enjoy a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing and a dumpling meal. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Xian to Chengdu

Discover Xian, the start of the ancient Silk Road. Visit the City Walls and Shaanxi Museum, and in the evening board the overnight train to Chengdu. (B,L)

Days 7-8 Giant Pandas

Visit the Giant Pandas at the Conservation Centre and visit ancient Jinli Street. (B,L) Visit the Grand Buddha of Leshan. (B,L)

Days 9-11 Yangtze River Cruise

Take the Bullet Train to Chongqing. Board the Yangtze River Cruise to admire the rural scenery as you travel down the river. (B,L,D)

Day 12 Fly to Shanghai

Disembark your cruise and fly to Shanghai. (B)

Day 13 Discover Wuzhen

Wander through the historical water town of Wuzhen. Return to Shanghai in the evening. (B,L)

Day 14 Explore Shanghai

Explore Shanghai, a glittering, modern metropolis. (B,L)

Day 15 Fly Shanghai to UK

Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day. (B)

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Useful Information

Visas

Everyone needs a visa to travel to China, and this visa should be arranged before you travel. Your visa is included in the price of your holiday, and when it comes to organising it, our visa team will be on hand to help you with any questions or queries. Our step-by-step guide on completing your visa form is available on our website and we will comprehensively check your visa application form to make sure it meets the embassy guidelines. For those passengers travelling to the London visa centre, you will be met and assisted by a member of the Wendy Wu Tours team.

Communication

To call the UK the international access code is 0044. Out of hours is 0044 1888 288 288. Mobile phones are quite popular in China and you will find high quality coverage. SMS and call rates can be expensive: we recommend that you contact your mobile supplier for more details. Some of our hotels have WIFI in the rooms and some will only have it in the lobby. There may be additional charges. Many websites, including Google, Facebook and Twitter are banned and inaccessible in China. If you need to access your email via Gmail whilst in China, please use an alternative email account whilst in the country.

Tipping

Tipping while on holiday is common in most parts of the world and China is no exception. In order to avoid any inconvenience Wendy Wu Tours operates a tipping policy where a stated amount is given to your national escort at the beginning of your tour and tips are distributed to local guides and drivers throughout your tour. Yangtze cruise companies operate a service charge policy and this is paid separately when boarding the vessel. We indicate tipping amounts in your final documents for guidance.

Shopping

Shopping can be a fun and entertaining component to any travel adventure, and China has a vast array of shopping opportunities for those who love to seek out a bargain. In keeping with most people’s interests whilst on holiday, your tour will include a reasonable number of opportunities to shop for local goods and souvenirs. We have included visits to establishments that not only provide an opportunity to purchase a locally produced, great-value souvenir; but you’ll witness first-hand how these local products are made, their history and how they support the local economy.

Food

The cost of meals is included in your group tour cost. Breakfast is served in the hotel and includes western dishes. As is traditional in China, lunch and dinner consist of small dishes of local cuisine which are placed on a ‘Lazy Susan’ for everyone to share. If you would like to drink beer, soft drink or bottled water with your meals, payment is to be made directly to the restaurant staff. If you have booked a tour that does not include all meals, your local guides will be able to recommend where to eat. Any food/diet requests MUST be specified at the time of booking.

Accommodation

Wendy Wu Tours inspect all of our hotels to ensure they meet the high levels of service which we require for our guests. We pick the right hotel for the specific destination, meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Hotels in China are bound by Government laws which mean that air conditioning is switched on nationally in May and the central heating in November (this may vary slightly depending on the region).

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