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Celebrating 25 Years of tour excellence

Icons of China & Japan

Duration
25 days
Tour Type
Cruise & Tour
Tour Style
Classic
Price From
£6,190pp

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Travelling between two great capital cities, on this tour you'll experience China's highlights by land from Beijing, before boarding a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in Shanghai to cross the East China Sea to Japan, where you'll port among the natural beauty of Kyushu Island and the rich history of Honshu, the adventure ending with a day discovering Tokyo.

Tours with Dedicated Solo Traveller Departures

Fully Inclusive
Touring with Guides and entrance fees
Flights
International flights and current taxes
Visa Included
Visa fees for UK passport holders
Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise, Royal Caribbean Ocean Cruise
Group Tour
Max Group Size: 28
Physical Rating 1Learn More

X A reasonable level of fitness is required and you should expect to be on your feet for much of the day. You’ll be getting on and off coaches, trains or boats and walking around the sights, often including steps, plus occasional longer walks. Download the detailed tour dossier for details of your chosen tour. Learn More
Walking, some steps and time on your feet

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Save More in 2026!

Great News. UK passport holders no longer require a visa to visit China in 2026.

Book your China tour to depart in 2026 and save a further £130 off your listed tour price.

Tour Experiences

Sushi Making

True sushi is an artform, a foodie reflection of the cultural values of respect for nature, craftsmanship, and community. Supervised by a sushi chef, take part in a sushi making class in Tokyo picking up basic sushi skills before sitting down with your fellow travellers to dine on the results.
Make Dumplings in Xian

Try your hand at making Xian's famous dumplings, learning how to shape these iconic bites before sitting down to enjoy a delicious dumpling banquet for dinner. As you dine, watch a spectacular Tang Dynasty music and dance performance.
Come Face to Face with Pandas

Visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base, where you can see these adorable bears up close and learn more about the conservation projects that helped giant pandas be reclassified from 'endangered' to 'vulnerable'.

About Spectrum of the Seas

Full of dazzling features, Spectrum of the Seas® is designed and built for unforgettable experiences. A wealth of adventure across activities, entertainment and dining awaits your arrival. From custom drink creations crafted by robots at the Bionic Bar®, and revolutionary staterooms, to innovative dining concepts and the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex.

Launched
2019
Occupancy
5622
Tonnage
168,379 GT
Length
1139 ft
Total Crew
1551

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Choose Your Sailing

The sailing itineraries for this tour differ slightly on different departure dates.
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Places Visited: UK – Beijing (3N) – Pingyao (1N) – Xian (2N) – Chengdu (2N) – Yangtze River Cruise (3N) – Shanghai (2N) – Royal Caribbean Cruise (8N) – Tokyo (2N)

25 days from £6,190

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Places Visited: UK – Beijing (3N) – Pingyao (1N) – Xian (2N) – Chengdu (2N) – Yangtze River Cruise (3N) – Shanghai (2N) – Royal Caribbean Cruise (10N) – Tokyo (2N)

27 days from £6,790

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Tour Dates & Prices

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price. If your tour departs in less than 30 days, please call our travel experts to book.

Offers

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If you can find a tour with the same inclusions cheaper, we will match it AND give you a reward. We will also match the price of any Wendy Wu Tour quoted elsewhere and we guarantee the price of your tour will never rise after you've paid.

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All Departures
Dedicated Solo Departures

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Booking Options

Departures for Solo travellers only are available for this tour on selected dates.
In addition to being for solos only these departures feature smaller group sizes, free airport lounge access and complimentary cocktails on arrival.

Land only

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There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.

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Cruise & Tour includes

International flights and current taxes
4* accommodation
Domestic transportation
Touring with guides and entrance fees
All meals
8 or 10 night cruise with Royal Caribbean - Spectrum of the Seas
USD 200 Onboard Credit on Royal Caribbean Cruise

Additional Price Information

Based on London Heathrow departures
Regional UK departures available
Flight upgrades available on request
Price listed is based on new bookings only

Extensions and Stopovers

Extend your holiday or break up your journey with one of our extensions and stopovers. Choose from city breaks or some beach time, or spend more time in your chosen destination.