Enchanting China
Enchanting China
Enchanting China
17 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Beijing, Xian, Xi'an, Chengdu, Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam, Shanghai
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1086
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 28
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Enchanting China" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of China, where ancient history meets modern marvels. Begin in Beijing, exploring imperial treasures like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, before venturing to Xi'an to witness the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors. Experience the vibrant culture of Chengdu, home to the beloved Giant Pandas, and cruise the majestic Yangtze River, taking in the breathtaking Three Gorges. Conclude your adventure in Shanghai, China's bustling financial hub, where traditional charm and futuristic skylines coexist. With seamless domestic travel, including a bullet train and internal flights, and stays in luxurious 4-star accommodations, this tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion, scenic beauty, and modern comfort. Enjoy guided tours, most meals, and optional experiences like cycling Xi'an's city wall or exploring Shanghai's water towns, ensuring a truly unforgettable exploration of China's rich heritage and dynamic present.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2: Fly Overnight To Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation Name: Mercure Beijing Downtown
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly overnight to Beijing, China's historic capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 3: Imperial Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation Name: Mercure Beijing Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Begin today in Beijing's symbolic heart with a stroll across Tiananmen Square into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City where you will find a complex full of imperial treasures. Visit Yandaixiejie, where you will have some free time to wander the hutongs. These narrow alleys offer an authentic glimpse of the old Beijing before the emergence of high-rise buildings and modern commerce. Enjoy lunch in the hutongs and then spend the evening at leisure exploring the vibrant Houhai district.
Day 4: Huanghuacheng Great Wall & Wangfujing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation Name: Mercure Beijing Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, visit Huanghuacheng, a particularly scenic section of the Great Wall reached by boat that boasts spectacular views from the top. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring colourful Wangfujing Street which is one of the largest and best-known shopping streets in Beijing. This evening, enjoy an optional Peking duck dinner.
Day 5: Summer Palace
Location: Beijing
Accommodation Name: Mercure Beijing Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the beautifully designed grounds of the
Summer Palace including the Long Corridor and
the Marble Boat. Spend time strolling along
the lake and admire the Chinese architecture,
followed by a walk up Longevity Hill to enjoy
the panoramic views. Make a photo stop at
the Olympic Park then soak up the harmonious
ambience at the Temple of Heaven.
Day 6: Bullet Train To Xian
Location: Xian
Accommodation Name: Dajing Castle Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Board the bullet train to the former capital city,
Xian. Enjoy an evening at your leisure.
Day 7: Terracotta Warriors
Location: Xi'an
Accommodation Name: Dajing Castle Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Housed in three immense hangars, the ranks of the Terracotta Army stand sentinel in their subterranean necropolis, constructed to protect China's first emperor. Gaze over the ranks of warriors and horses, while you are introduced to these life-like soldiers' fascinating story. Take a walking tour of the Muslim Quarter and maybe sample some of the freshly cooked snacks. Enjoy the evening at leisure with a cold beer in Defu Lane or take an optional tour of Xi'an by night.
Day 8: Cycle The Wall (Optional)
Location: Xi'an
Accommodation Name: Dajing Castle Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a day at leisure to explore Xi'an. There is the option to enjoy a gentle cycle ride that will take you the nine miles around Xian's beautifully preserved city wall for a fantastic overview of the city. This evening, enjoy an optional Tang Dynasty show.
Day 9: Chengdu Like A Local
Location: Chengdu
Accommodation Name: Xinliang Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Take the bullet train to Chengdu and walk around People's Park, a hive of activity. See beautiful golden koi, locals dancing and practising Tai Chi, visit a local teahouse, and most interesting of all spend time in Matchmaker's Corner, where parents search for suitors for their children. This evening, enjoy an optional Sichuan hot pot dinner and a 'Changing Faces' show.
Day 10: Pingle Ancient Town (Optional)
Location: Chengdu
Accommodation Name: Xinliang Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a day at leisure to relax in Chengdu or take the option of visiting the old town of Pingle. 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.
Day 11: Giant Pandas
Location: Chengdu
Accommodation Name: Victoria Yangtze River Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the morning visiting the famous pandas at Chengdu’s Panda Conservation Centre. Here you can observe these gorgeous creatures lounging, playing and chomping through piles of bamboo in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. Drive to Chongqing and board your Yangtze cruise vessel, home for the next three nights.
Day 12 - 13 : Days 12-13: Yangtze Cruise
Location: Yangtze River
Accommodation Name: Victoria Yangtze River Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
As you cruise downstream, nature takes over, revealing some of the world's most dramatic scenery including the Three Gorges themselves. A voyage along China's riverine treasure is a chance to relax and enjoy a slower pace, whilst absorbing one breathtaking panorama after another. Over the next two days, take a side trip to the attractive Shennong or Goddess Stream and enjoy various shore excursions.
Day 14: Three Gorges Dam
Location: Three Gorges Dam
Accommodation Name: Hongqiao Jinjiang Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Disembark your cruise vessel and visit the Three Gorges Dam. A man-made marvel, the project showcases a massive feat of engineering. Next, travel to Yichang and then fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the 'Paris of the East'.
Day 15: Shanghainese Shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Accommodation Name: Hongqiao Jinjiang Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to the buzz of Shanghai and take a breakfast walking tour between shimmering skyscrapers and traditional streets. Walk through the city’s most fascinating districts, marvelling at monuments and rickety old buildings before enjoying breakfast as the locals do – sample pancakes, fried bread sticks and tofu. Visit the classical Yu Garden, the old town and a silk factory. Later, take an evening stroll along the Bund and cruise down the Huangpu River, as you are serenaded by the neon lights of Pudong.
Day 16: Zhujiajio (Optional)
Location: Shanghai
Accommodation Name: Hongqiao Jinjiang Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure in Shanghai and explore this action-packed city. Alternatively, take an optional tour to Zhujiajiao, one of Shanghai’s sleepy water towns built on an old canal system once used to transport goods all over imperial China. The town’s narrow alleyways exude old-world charm, whilst the waterways are lined with ancient buildings and crossed by stone bridges. Tonight, enjoy the ERA show and a farewell dinner of authentic Shanghainese cuisine.
Day 17: Fly Shanghai To Uk
Location: Shanghai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3* plus - 4 accommodation -
Meals
15 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches & 4 Dinners -
4* accommodation
Enjoy a stay in 4-star accommodations throughout the tour.
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Domestic transportation
Experience seamless travel with all domestic transportation, including internal flights.
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Touring with guides and entrance fees
Benefit from guided tours and entrance fees included for various attractions.
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Yangtze River Cruise
Cruise along the mighty Yangtze River for 3 nights.
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as the Peking duck dinner, Tang Dynasty show, and visits to Zhujiajiao are not included.
Mode of Transport
Experience seamless travel with all domestic transportation, including internal flights, and enjoy a 3-night cruise along the Yangtze River.
Accommodation
Stay in 4-star accommodations including the Mercure Beijing Downtown, Dajing Castle Hotel in Xi'an, Xinliang Hotel in Chengdu, and the Hongqiao Jinjiang Hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy a 3-night cruise on the Yangtze River aboard a Victoria Cruise vessel, featuring Superior Cabins with private balconies.
Experiences
Visit the Muslim QuarterFrom hand-stretched noodles to barbequed meat on skewers, Xian's Muslim Quarter is a street food heaven! As you explore these atmospheric streets and soak up the history, why not grab a delicious snack or two, to keep your energy up?
Visit a Traditional Tea HouseAt the heart of a huge tea-producing region and once a stop on the Tea Horse Road, drinking tea is an essential element of life in Chengdu. Visit a traditional tea house to experience the history, customs and the perfect brew.
Enjoy the Show at Shanghai's Circus WorldSpend an evening exploring China's long and fascinating history in a breathtaking
show of martial arts, acrobatics and stunning special effects – the fantastic ERA Show at Shanghai's Circus World.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes 4-star accommodations such as the Mercure Beijing Downtown, Dajing Castle Hotel in Xi'an, Xinliang Hotel in Chengdu, and the Hongqiao Jinjiang Hotel in Shanghai. Additionally, you will stay on a 4-star Victoria Yangtze River Cruise vessel with a Superior Cabin on the Main Deck.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Most meals are included in the tour package, providing a variety of dining experiences throughout the journey.
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What activities are available during the Yangtze River cruise?
During the Yangtze River cruise, you can enjoy onboard entertainment such as informative lectures, painting demonstrations, Tai Chi, and Mandarin language lessons. There are also shore excursions and side trips to places like the Shennong or Goddess Stream.
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Will there be opportunities to see pandas during the tour?
Yes, you will visit Chengdu’s Panda Conservation Centre where you can observe pandas in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat.
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Is there an option to explore local culture in Chengdu?
Yes, in Chengdu you can walk around People’s Park, visit a local teahouse, and explore Matchmaker’s Corner. There is also an optional Sichuan hot pot dinner and a 'Changing Faces' show.
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What is the transportation arrangement within China during the tour?
The tour includes all domestic transportation, including internal flights and a bullet train ride from Beijing to Xi'an.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are several optional activities such as a Peking duck dinner in Beijing, a Tang Dynasty show in Xi'an, a visit to Pingle Ancient Town, and a tour to Zhujiajiao water town near Shanghai.
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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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