14The Yangtze River is one of theworld's largest and most famouswaterways, flowing throughsome of China's most dramaticand varied scenery. From itssource in Qinghai Province, theYangtze travels almost 4,000miles eastwards into the EastChina Sea at Shanghai, dividingChina into north and south. The spectacular mixture of history, culture,engineering feats and scenery on offer isquite unlike anything else you are likely tohave seen. From the extraordinary naturalbeauty of the Three Gorges to thecosmopolitan city of Shanghai, the YangtzeRiver offers an experience not to be missed. Choosing your Yangtze CruiseYangtze RiverCruising the Wendy Wu Tours wayA Yangtze River cruise is widely consideredto be one of the highlights of any tour toChina and we offer a number of ways inwhich you can enjoy a cruise as part of yourtour itinerary. Some of our tours alreadyinclude a cruise along the Yangtze River, butwe also offer 'short stay' cruises which canbe added to any other tour. Unlike manyother tour operators, all of our cruises sailupstream, meaning that instead of rushingthe trip of a lifetime, we spend an extra dayexploring the sights. It's all summarised inthe table opposite, where you will findcruises ranging from 5 days (4 nights) to 9 days (8 nights) in duration, on-boardstandard or deluxe cruise ships. Comfort and Style - choosethe right cruise for youStandard CruisesAll of our standard cruises offer great value-for-money and have everything youneed to enjoy the diversity of the YangtzeRiver. All cabins have en-suite facilities, twin beds, air-conditioning and a TV. Our standard cruises offer simple facilities,they are clean and comfortable and allboats feature a dining room, gift shop,beauty salon and a viewing deck.Deluxe CruisesFor an extra touch of luxury, our deluxecruises are on-board the renowned VictoriaGrace. All cabins feature a balcony forviewing the magnificent Yangtze Riverscenery in your own privacy, as well asinternet access, air-conditioning andsatellite TV. On-board facilities include adining room, gift shop, beauty salon, fitnessroom, business centre, reading room and aviewing deck. If you upgrade to a suite, thenyou will also benefit from reserved windowseating in the dining room and for eveningentertainment, concierge service and use ofthe business centre and executive loungewith complimentary tea, coffee and colddrinks all day. You will also benefit fromexclusive excursions and private lessons insmall groups of six passengers. All our cruises offer shore excursions andside-trips to visit the main sites and culturalattractions of the area - all included in thecost of the cruise. In between tours, simplyrelax on the boat and watch the manyfascinating sights of China drift by. Victoria Grace Cruise ShipYichang

SHANGHAINanjingWuhanFengduChongqingYichangWushanWanzhouSHENNONGDANINGSTREAMRIVERThreeGorgesThreeGorgesDamBook now on 0844 499 3899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agentChoosing your Yangtze CruiseShanghaiThe cosmopolitan city ofShanghai is also known as the 'Paris of the East'.Shanghai is home to thebeautiful Yu Gardens, theOld Town, 1920's style'shikumen' buildings,world famous shoppingand skyrise buildings.Nanjing Capital of Jiangsu Provinceand located on thesouthern bank. The citywas built in the EasternHan period (25-220AD) andwas once China's capitalcity for eight dynastiesbetween the third andfourteenth centuries.Book now on 0844 499 3899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agentShipYichang The construction of theGezhou Dam changed thissleepy town into a thrivingmetropolis. Situated at theentrance to the XilingGorge, it is the economicand cultural centre of thewestern Hubei Province.Chongqing Located at the foot of a mountain and at theconfluence of the Yangtzeand Jialing Rivers,Chongqing dates back3,000 years. Chongqing is the start/end point formost cruises along theYangtze River.Fengdu Located on the northernbank, Fengdu is known asthe 'Ghost City'. With itsmany temples containingsculptures of demons anddevils, it is a popular shoreexcursion for travellersalong the Yangtze Riverand well worth a visit.Wuhan Capital of the HubeiProvince. The city played animportant role in modernChinese history, when late in the 19th century theQing Dynasty orchestratedthe establishment offactories to begin China'sindustrialised movement.The Three Gorges Qutang Xia is the shortestand narrowest gorge atjust 8km. Wu Xia (alsoknown as Witches Gorge)is 40km long and XilingXia is the longest anddeepest gorge with cliffwalls rising to 4,000ft.Yangtze River Cruises - Group Tours & Short Stays DescriptionDuration StandardDeluxePageCruiseCruiseNoGrand Tour of China5 days / 4 nights.20Classic China5 days / 4 nights.22Magnificent China5 days / 4 nights.24Wonders of China5 days / 4 nights.28Majestic Yangtze5 days / 4 nights.30China Encounters5 days / 4 nights.36Grand Yangtze Cruise9 days / 8 nights.38Yangtze in Focus9 days / 8 nights.77Pure Yangtze5 days / 4 nights..7715