Dreams of Nature
Dreams of Nature
Dreams of Nature
22 Days Starting in UK and ending in UK
Visiting: Guilin, Yangshuo County, Hepingxiang, Zhangjiajie, Yichang, Yangtze, Chongqing, Wulong District, Heishan Valley Restaurant, Three Natural Bridges, Longshuixia Difeng, Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan City, Mount Emei, Pingle Ancient Town
Tour operator:
Tour code:
425
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
8 - 18
Age range:
16-
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
This scenic tour is ideal for those looking to explore lesser known parts of China and get closer to nature. Indulge your senses with China’s most spectacular, mysterious and dramatic natural highlights.
Explore the fascinating rice terraces
Relax with a cruise on Yangtze River
Walk in the spectacular Three Natural Bridges National Park
View Zhangjiajie’s pinnacles
Find peace in Buddhist Emeishan
Come face to face with the loveable giant pandas
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2 : Fly Overnight To Guilin
Location: Guilin
Accommodation: Hotel
Fly overnight to Guilin. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 1 - 2 : Fly Overnight To Guilin
Location: Guilin
Accommodation: Hotel
Fly overnight to Guilin. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 1 - 2 : Fly Overnight To Guilin
Location: Guilin
Accommodation: Hotel
Fly overnight to Guilin. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 3 : Yangshuo's Landscapes
Location: Yangshuo County
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a gentle cruise along the Li River to Yangshuo. Lined with dramatic limestone cliffs, the serenity of life on the riverbanks is a wonderful sight. Later, take a walk through this idyllic wonderland and get an insight into life here. There’s an option to take a rewarding hike to Moon Hill for beautiful views.
Day 4 : Tai Chi & Bamboo Rafting
Location: Yangshuo County
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Start the day with a relaxing and invigorating session of Tai Chi, taking a class with a master to learn this ancient martial art. This afternoon, there is an option to go bamboo rafting on the Yulong River. Drift past verdant riverbanks and under ancient bridges as you paddle on the glass-like water. This evening, you have the option of enjoying the magical Liu Sanjie night show.
Day 5 : Reed Flute Cave
Location: Guilin
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive back to Guilin and spend the afternoon exploring Reed Flute Cave and learning about the South China pearling industry at a pearl factory.
Day 6 - 9 : Longji Rice Terraces
Location: Hepingxiang, Guilin
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel to the iconic Longji Rice Terraces and head out for a three-hour walk through the traditional rural landscapes. There are several viewpoints boasting picture-postcard views of the extensive rice terraces that cover the hillside in intricate patterns. Drive back to Guilin.
Day 10 : Yichang
Location: Yichang, Yangtze
Accommodation: Overnight Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Catch the train to Yichang and board your Yangtze cruise vessel, home for the next four nights.
Day 14 : Heishan Valley
Location: Chongqing, Wulong District, Heishan Valley Restaurant
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark in Chongqing and transfer to Wulong. Stop en route at Heishan (Black Mountain) Valley, a scenic area enveloped by mysterious fog that is home to deep valleys, lush green forests, majestic waterfalls, rivers and streams, caves and wildlife.
Day 15 : Three Bridges National Park & Longshuixia
Location: Three Natural Bridges, Longshuixia Difeng
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, visit Three Bridges National Park, a rare geological wonder consisting of three natural karst bridges: Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge and Heilong Bridge. Continue to Longshuixia Fissure, a narrow fault line that has been carved out by the river.
Day 16 : Wulong National Park
Location: Wulong District, Chongqing
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wulong National Park – an area of stunning natural scenery with towering limestone karsts, deep gorges, caves and natural bridges. Its remote location has ensured that the park remains relatively unspoilt. Later, return to Chongqing.
Day 17 : Chongqing
Location: Chongqing, Chengdu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Visit the charming town of Ciqikou and spend some time strolling the streets, admiring the traditional architecture. Continue by road to Chengdu.
Day 18 : Leshan Grand Buddha
Location: Leshan, Emeishan City
Travel to Leshan to see the 71-metre-high UNESCO-listed Grand Buddha. Completed in the year 803, it is said that the Buddha’s presence has calmed the turbulent waters of the river. View the Buddha from below on a short boat trip. Later, continue to Emeishan.
Day 19 : Explore Mount Emei
Location: Mount Emei
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mount Emeishan is the cradle of the Buddhist religion in China with the first temple built on its peak in the 1st century. Pilgrims and tourists mix amongst the lush vegetation and inconspicuous old temples, all admiring the striking and diverse natural beauty of the mountain and its setting. Spend the day soaking up the ambience and exploring.
Day 20 : Pingle Ancient Town
Location: Pingle Ancient Town, Chengdu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Dating back to the Han Dynasty, Pingle was a stopping point on the Tea Horse Road. Take time to walk through its maze of teahouse-lined streets before seeing the bamboo forest from above on the Jinji Rope Bridge. Drive back to Chengdu.
Day 21 : Chengdu Panda Base
Location: Chengdu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the morning visiting the giant pandas. This afternoon, absorb the culture at People's Park. People-watching here is an endless pleasure, from the lively locals playing mahjong to the singles looking for love in Matchmaker's Corner. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Sichuanese dinner and an optional 'face-changing' show.
Day 22 : Fly Chengdu To Uk
Location: Chengdu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
What's Included
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Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise, Li River Cruise
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Accommodation
20 nights in 4 star
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More Free Time
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Local Taxes
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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What is the level of development?
Though parts of China match the west in modernity and technological advances, it is important to remember that China is still a developing country and as such, many aspects of tourism in China do not have the solid infrastructure and safety standards as seen here in the west.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.
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Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?
Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.
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What is 'Happy to Share'?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.
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Do you allow children on your tours?
We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.
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Free Date Changes
Wendy Wu allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Wendy Wu requires a minimum deposit of 350 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of wendy wu charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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How we Keep you safe on our Tours
Your safety and well-being will always be our Number 1 priority which is why we’ve instituted the most stringent COVID health and safety protocols on all of our tours. Here is a brief summary of the steps we are taking to ensure you will be safe, secure and satisfied when you travel with us.
Guides and National Escorts
Our National Escorts and guides will conduct a Health and Safety briefing with you before the tour begins and will help everyone ensure they adhere to social distancing, hygiene practises and local regulations. They will carry a supply of face masks and hand sanitiser for you to use free of charge and will, of course, observe the highest level of personal hygiene at all times.
Should anyone on the group fall ill your National Escort will ensure the individual receives swift medical attention and can only return to the group once cleared to do so.
Transport & Sightseeing
Vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant after each excursion service, overnight and between different groups.
You will always have at least one seat between you and your fellow tourers, hand sanitiser will be given to the group on each embarkation and vehicles will be thoroughly ventilated prior to passengers boarding.
Drivers will always embark vehicles after clients, disembark the group vehicle prior to clients disembarking, and maintain social distancing and a high level of personal hygiene at all times.
Your guides will assess the situation on the ground avoiding large crowds – where possible, alter timings and splitting the group into smaller sizes.
Accommodation
Wendy Wu Tours will only offer hotels that have undergone a detailed hygiene assessment, have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with government standards.
We will ensure these protocols include staff practising social distancing and wearing appropriate PPI, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in all areas and food safety.
Dining
All the restaurants we visit will be researched and inspected regularly to ensure that they follow the strictest health, cleanliness and safety guidelines.
All waiting staff will wear face masks and gloves and we will arrange à la carte dining, waiter-served meals or waiter-assisted buffets throughout the tour. We will not share open-buffet meals with other hotel or restaurant guests.
Hand sanitiser will be provided to the group before and after every food and beverage service.
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