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Overview
Highlights
- Relax in the tranquility of the Yu Garden
- Witness Shanghai's diverse architecture with a Huangpu River Cruise
- Cruise on the mighty Yangtze River past the magnificent Three Gorges
- Come face to face with the Chongqing Giant Pandas
- Walk the expanses of Xian city wall for views over old Xian
- Take on the legendary Great Wall of China, one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World
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Trip includes
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- 4 nights river cruise accommodation
- 3 internal flights within China
- Meals as per itinerary
- Group airport transfers & ground transportation
- Local Insider Guides
- Sightseeing & entrance fees
Itinerary
Depart the USA on a scheduled Cathay Pacific flight to Shanghai.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel or Similar
Arrive in Shanghai where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to settle in before sitting down to dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel or Similar
Shanghai is a city fronted by towering skyscrapers, but you'll also find plenty of fascinating history and culture behind this gleaming facade. Spend the day expl...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spend the morning exploring the futuristic cityscape of Pudong where you will have the option of ascending to the top of the landmark Jin Mao Tower. Fly to Yichang and transfer to your Yangtze River Cruise vessel. Take some time to settle in before enjoying dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sit back and relax as you cruise along the Yangtze, admiring the ever-changing passing scenery. See a massive man-made marvel - the Three Gorges Dam, revel in the dramatic nature of the Three Gorges themselves, and enjoy side trips along the Shennong Stream and to the Ghost City of Fengdu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Golden Flower Hotel or Similar
Disembark your Yangtze cruise at Chongqing. Head to Chongqing Zoo to visit the eight furry residents of the Panda House before travelling to the airport to fly to Xian. On a...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Golden Flower Hotel or Similar
Spend the morning admiring the Terracotta Warriors - these ranks of intricately crafted soldiers, created to guard the tomb of China's first Emperor Qin Shi Huang, are a truly impre...
Accommodation: Golden Flower Hotel or Similar
Accommodation: Jiangxi Grand Hotel or Similar
Catch a morning flight from Xian to Beijing. Whilst China's capital is a thoroughly modern city at first glance, at its heart you'll find a millennia's worth of f...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jiangxi Grand Hotel or Similar
Today see one of China's most iconic sights the Great Wall. Stretching thousands of miles through a series of dramatic landscapes, a walk on this impressive feat of engineer...
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Beijing's airport from your return flight to the USA.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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For more than 16 years, Wendy Wu has been perfecting her itineraries taking travelers beyond the usual and into the extraordinary. We know that in order to achieve this, it requires more than just delivering passengers to the must see tourist sites. We believe that our passengers like to be travelers as well as tourists and give you the opportunity to mingle with the locals throughout your tour. Wendy Wu Tours is a global leader in fully inclusive vacations designed to offer an in depth look at each destination.
Our Destination Specialists have traveled throughout Asia and are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you. They can provide you with detailed information about our tours, advice on which itinerary best suits your tastes and even help plan your own personalized program.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International Flights
- Passport and Visa Charges
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Accommodation
If you wish to cancel a confirmed booking, you must do so by writing to our office. Cancellation charges are based on the date of receipt of your written confirmation. Cancellation charges as a percentage of the total vacation cost are:
65 or more days - Retention of deposit
64 – 42 days - 30% of booking value
41 – 30 days - 60% of booking value
29 – 14 days - 90% of booking value
Fewer than 14 days - 100% of booking value
In addition, air tickets are 100% non-refundable once issued. Instant purchase airfare is issued at time of payment.
If you have to cancel for a reason that is covered by your insurance, it is your responsibility to contact the travel insurer. Wendy Wu Tours holds no responsibility for any travel insurance claims, either paid or denied.
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