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Visa-free travel to China is coming

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Visa-free travel to China is coming

Great news for travellers - the UK and Chinese governments have announced that UK passport holders will be able to visit China without a visa in the future.

At this stage, full details (including the start date and eligibility) haven’t been confirmed, so visas are still required for travel right now.

There’s no need to contact us - we’ll update all customers as soon as the official information is released, and we’ll let you know exactly what this means for your trip.

 

Wendy Joins Dom Joly Live on Times Radio

Wendy Joins Dom Joly Live on Times Radio

Our founder Wendy Wu recently joined Dom Joly live on Times Radio for an 8-minute chat on his primetime show The News This Week. Wendy shared a brilliant insight into why China is such an unforgettable destination, what makes specialist touring so different, and the journey that’s shaped Wendy Wu Tours into what it is today - with Dom himself calling out Wendy Wu Tours as the China travel specialists during the interview.

Wendy Cooks Up A Storm At The Destinations Show

Wendy Cooks Up A Storm At The Destinations Show

Our founder Wendy Wu recently took to the stage at the Destinations Show in London, joining Andrew Dickens - a TV and radio presenter and travel writer - on the Taste the World stand to cook up a delicious traditional Sichuan dish.

It was a brilliant moment celebrating the flavours of China - and a reminder that food is often one of the best ways to experience a destination.
Wendy Wu on RTÉ Radio

Wendy Wu on RTÉ Radio

Wendy Wu recently joined RTÉ Radio 1’s Oliver Callan Show as a special guest, chatting with Oliver about travel, her story, and the journey behind Wendy Wu Tours.

The interview landed at a great time, with plenty of visitors at Holiday World Dublin mentioning they’d heard Wendy on the show and recognising the brand from the broadcast.

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Travel Weekly Globe Awards 2026 Winners

Best Premium Touring Company | Best Longhaul Specialist

Travel Weekly Globe Awards 2026 Winners

We’re proud to share that Wendy Wu Tours was named Best Longhaul Specialist and Best Premium Touring Company at the Globe Travel Awards 2026. These awards reflect the care, expertise and attention that go into every journey we create, from the depth of cultural experiences to the standards we set across guiding, accommodation and travel planning. Our thanks go to our customers, partners and teams around the world, whose trust and commitment continue to shape the way we travel.

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China Uncovered

Brand New Tour

China Uncovered

We’re thrilled to introduce China Uncovered, our brand-new 20-day Classic Tour designed for travellers who want to experience the very best of China in one unforgettable journey.

This itinerary blends imperial history and cultural icons, breathtaking natural scenery, legendary cuisine and local experiences, and modern, futuristic China moments you’ll be talking about for years.

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Double Win For Wendy Wu Tours At The 2025 British Travel Awards

Award Winning Tours

Double Win For Wendy Wu Tours At The 2025 British Travel Awards

Wendy Wu Tours are very proud to announce that we are the winners of the 2025 Best Travel Company to the Far East & Central Asia and Best Travel Company to Southeast Asia at this year's British Travel Awards - the UK's top consumer travel awards. We're especially pleased with this win as these awards are voted for by our customers - so a huge thank you for voting for us. 

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Gems of Japan & Shikoku

Brand New Tour

Gems of Japan & Shikoku

We’re excited to launch Gems of Japan & Shikoku, our brand-new 15-day Classic Tour - a beautifully balanced journey that showcases Japan’s most iconic sights alongside the slower, more serene charm of the Seto Inland Sea and the island of Shikoku. From the bright lights of Tokyo to the calm shores of Shikoku, you’ll experience Japan’s incredible contrasts, with time to admire Kyoto’s elegance, reflect at Hiroshima’s Peace Park, and discover a more peaceful side of the country through citrus farms, contemporary art spaces and coastal scenery.

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100 travel agents and influencers experience Chongqing - hosted by Wendy Wu herself

100 travel agents and influencers experience Chongqing - hosted by Wendy Wu herself

We recently brought together 100 travel agents from the UK, Australia and New Zealand alongside a selection of influencers for an unforgettable megafam trip to the vibrant city of Chongqing, hosted by Wendy Wu Tours’ founder Wendy Wu. From mist-shrouded river valleys to dazzling city lights and the fiery flavours of authentic local cuisine, this exclusive journey offered first-hand insight into one of China’s most compelling destinations. It was a vibrant celebration of connection, discovery and the shared passion for travel – and it’s already inspiring fresh bookings across our global markets.
Wendy Wu Featured on Brave Bold Brilliant Podcast

Wendy Wu Featured on Brave Bold Brilliant Podcast

Wendy Wu joins Jeannette Linfoot on the Brave Bold Brilliant podcast to share the unexpected story behind Wendy Wu Tours - from a chance newspaper ad to building a leading travel brand.

In this candid interview, Wendy talks resilience, leadership, and why inclusive culture is key to lasting success.

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Wendy Wu Tours crowned Trade Team of the Year at the TTG Awards 2025

Wendy Wu Tours crowned Trade Team of the Year at the TTG Awards 2025

Wendy Wu Tours has been crowned Trade Team of the Year (Small–Medium Operators) at the TTG Awards 2025 - and we couldn’t be prouder! What makes this win truly special is that it was voted for by the agents themselves - the people who know us best. This is the ultimate recognition of the passion, energy and commitment our superstar Trade Team brings every single day. 
World Record Lights Up the Chongqing Sky

World Record Lights Up the Chongqing Sky

Chongqing’s dazzling new drone show, Glamorous Chongqing, is now a regular feature — and it’s breaking records as well as lighting up the skyline.

On June 17 2025, the show made headlines with 11,787 drones, earning a Guinness World Record for "Largest Aerial Image Formed By Drones".

Wendy Wu Tours Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Winner for 2025

Wendy Wu Tours Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Winner for 2025

We’re proud to announce that Wendy Wu Tours has been named a winner in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025, placing us in the top 10% of experiences worldwide. This recognition is based entirely on traveller reviews and ratings over the past year - making it a true reflection of the exceptional experiences our guests have had on tour. 

Wendy Wu wins Female Trailblazer of the Year 2025

Wendy Wu wins Female Trailblazer of the Year 2025

Wendy Wu, our extraordinary founder, was crowned Female Trailblazer of the Year 2025at the prestigious Business Leader Growth 500 Awards, standing tall alongside legends such as Victoria Beckham and Elizabeth Murdoch — and taking home the top prize of the evening.

From one China tour to a global travel revolution… Wendy built the company from scratch, powered by passion and purpose. Today, that same spirit runs through everything we do — from pioneering new routes across Japan, Southeast Asia and India to reimagining Cruise & Tour holidays for the next generation of explorers.


Wendy Wu Tours Hosts Star-Studded 'Race Across Asia' Virtual Travel Show

Wendy Wu Tours Hosts Star-Studded 'Race Across Asia' Virtual Travel Show

In celebration of the latest season of the BBC’s Race Across the World, Wendy Wu Tours hosted a spectacular Race Across Asia Virtual Travel Show — an inspiring journey through some of the most breathtaking destinations in China, Nepal, and India. The show featured exclusive appearances from Race Across the World stars, including Series 4 winner Alfie and beloved Series 1 champions Tony & Elaine. inspiring journey through some of the most breathtaking destinations in China, Nepal, and India.

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New tour: Best of Mongolia

Flaming Cliffs Mount Khongo Khan Volcanic Hot Springs of Tshenkher Jiguur

New tour: Best of Mongolia

Introducing a truly wild and wonderful adventure!

Vast, remote and endlessly beautiful, Mongolia is one of the world’s last great frontiers. On this fully inclusive tour, you’ll travel in comfort across sweeping steppe and the dramatic Gobi Desert in 4WD vehicles, staying in premium gers — traditional circular yurts — along the way. Guided by our expert National Guide, every detail is taken care of from start to finish.

Meet nomadic families, visit ancient sites linked to Genghis Khan, and witness a colourful mini Naadam festival. With wild horses in Khustai and endless skies overhead, Mongolia is waiting to be explored.

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Best Travel Company to the Far East and Central Asia

20th November 2024

Best Travel Company to the Far East and Central Asia

We did it again!  For the 10th year in a row, we've been awarded the 'Best Travel Company to the Far East and Central Asia' at the esteemed British Travel Awards - the UK's top consumer awards. Our Head of PR and Communications, Andy Eastham and our Marketing Manager, Natalie Gale are pictured here after collecting the award. A huge thank you to the whole Wendy Wu Tours team for their hard work, and our customers in their  in making achievements like this possible!

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Race Across the World - Take Wu

9 April 2024

Race Across the World - Take Wu

Everyone's favourite travel programme is back and we couldn't be more excited as this time it's in Wendy Wu Tours' backyard - Asia!

The first show airs on Wed 10 April on BBC1 so join the Wu Crew weekly on Thursday afternoons for the gossipy lowdown on the previous night's Race across the World episode. Our panel of fans, will take a fun look at what went on, what places made them go OMG and which racers made them say Oh Dear God No!

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Wendy Wu Tours to host 100 agents on China megafam

15 March 2024

Wendy Wu Tours to host 100 agents on China megafam

We'll be hosting our first ever megafam for 100 agents to China in May! The group will be made up of agents from across all of our markets - UK, Australia and New Zealand. The trip will take the group to the stunning Zhingjiajie region - the famous backdrop for the film Avatar.

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Wendy Wu interviewed on Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

28 February 2024

Wendy Wu interviewed on Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

Wendy was Simon’s special guest on ‘Simon Calder’s Independent Travel Podcast’ where Wendy gave a fascinating insight into the world of specialist travel with Wendy Wu Tours.   For those who don’t know, Simon Calder is the UK’s leading travel journalist, his podcast is in Apple’s Top 10 travel podcasts, with an audience reach of 8 million listeners. In addition the podcast features on Simon’s weekly ‘Independent Travel Newsletter’, with over 6 million subscribers, as well as going out on Simon’s Twitter X to over 202.1k followers.   At the end of the podcast, Simon personally endorses our new rail collection, priceless.

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