Suzhou (1N)Inbound (1N)SHANGHAI (3N)WuhanGuilin (2N)Yangshuo (1N)BEIJING (4N)Yangtze River Cruise (4N)Chengdu (2N)LeshanXian (2N)ChongqingDays 4-5: Beijing Walk on the Great Wall and visit the uniqueTemple of Heaven. The next day, indulge in some shopping at the bustling markets,tour the exquisite Summer Palace and enjoy a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic showin the evening. Day 6: Beijing - Xian Fly to Xian, the former ancient capital andvisit the Shaanxi Museum which is home to thousands of priceless relics. In theevening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiaodumpling meal followed by a performance ofTang Dynasty dancing. Day 7: Xian Visit one of the most importantarchaeological discoveries of the 20thcentury - the Terracotta Warriors and walkalong the Ancient City Wall. We also strollthrough the lively Muslim Quarter to explorethe Islamic food markets. Day 8: Xian - Yangtze River Cruise Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda. Fly toWuhan and transfer to Yichang to board theYangtze River Cruise vessel. Days 9-11:Yangtze River Cruise Tour the Three Gorges Dam before cruisingupstream through some of the mostdramatic scenery in the world. Over the nextthree days, we will take a side-trip to thestriking Shennong Stream in a pea-pod boator visit the Lesser Three Gorges and enjoyvarious shore excursions along the way. 24AirCoachBoat 21 days from £2,790ppFully Inclusive from the UKTake an in-depth look at thebest of China on one of ourmost popular tours. All thefamous sights are coveredalong with some special treats. Gaze in awe at theGrand Buddha in Leshan, visit the traditional gardens of Suzhou and admire the magnificent Giant Pandasin Chengdu.Days 1-2: UK - Beijing Fly overnight to Beijing, China's capital city. Day 3: Beijing Sightseeing today includes a stroll throughTiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao'sMausoleum to the treasure-filled ForbiddenCity. We also take a rickshaw ride through thetraditional Hutong areas. Our evening mealincludes the local delicacy, Peking Duck. MagnificentChinaThis three-week tour visits the most famous sights in China"My favourite place is my hometown Xian,home to the TerracottaWarriors, which werecrafted from livingfaces of first QinEmperor's soldiers."National Escort Andy Zhao's tour highlights

Giant Panda, Chengdu25Departure Dates & PricesFully Inclusive price includes:Tour departs Sunday and returns Saturday*Tour departs Friday and returns Thursday andincurs a weekend flight supplement from £50Prices are fully inclusive from the UK (see page 8)Based on London Heathrow departuresRegional departures available.Flight upgrades available on request.Land only from £2,290 (Beijing - Shanghai).Single room option from £690 (see page 9).Tipping payable locally US$78 (see page 10).Comfortable paced tourClassic TourMagnificent China2012 DeparturesPrice11 Mar - 31 Mar£2,79018 Mar - 07 Apr25 Mar - 14 Apr£2,89008 Apr - 28 Apr15 Apr - 05 May£2,99022 Apr - 12 May29 Apr - 19 May04 May - 24 May*06 May - 26 May11 May - 31 May*13 May - 02 Jun18 May - 07 Jun*20 May - 09 Jun25 May - 14 Jun*27 May - 16 Jun03 Jun - 23 Jun10 Jun - 30 Jun24 Jun - 14 Jul08 Jul - 28 Jul05 Aug - 25 Aug12 Aug - 01 Sep£3,29019 Aug - 08 Sep31 Aug - 20 Sep*£3,19002 Sep - 22 Sep07 Sep - 27 Sep*09 Sep - 29 Sep14 Sep - 04 Oct*16 Sep - 06 Oct21 Sep - 11 Oct*23 Sep - 13 Oct28 Sep - 18 Oct*30 Sep - 20 Oct£3,09007 Oct - 27 Oct14 Oct - 03 Nov21 Oct - 10 Nov£2,99028 Oct - 17 Nov£2,89004 Nov - 24 Nov£2,7902013 DeparturesPrice10 Mar - 30 Mar£2,99017 Mar - 06 Apr£3,09024 Mar - 13 Apr£3,19007 Apr - 27 Apr14 Apr - 04 May£3,29021 Apr - 11 May28 Apr - 18 May03 May - 23 May*05 May - 25 May10 May - 30 May*12 May - 01 Jun17 May - 06 Jun*??International flights and current taxes??Domestic transportation??Accommodation??All meals??Touring with guides and entrance fees??Visa fees for UK passport holdersDay 12: Chongqing - Chengdu Disembark from the cruise vessel and transferto Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. Day 13: Chengdu - Leshan - ChengduTravel to Leshan to visit the Grand Buddha,the world's largest stone-carved Buddhiststatue. We take a short boat trip to view thestatue from the river. The carving of theBuddha into the side of Lingyun Mountainbegan in 713AD and was completed in803AD. Return to Chengdu, visiting the oldtown of Huanglongxi en-route. Enjoy adelicious Sichuan meal in the evening.Day 14: Chengdu - Guilin Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see theseadorable animals being reared in woodedsurroundings reminiscent of their natural habitatbefore flying to the beautiful city of Guilin. Days 15-16: Guilin - Yangshuo - GuilinCruise the stunning Li River to Yangshuo and enjoy the breathtaking landscape ofbeautiful limestone hills, tranquil fishingscenes and picturesque villages. The nextday, return to Guilin and visit the colourfulstalagmites and stalactites of Reed FluteCaves and Mt Diecai. We also see an eveningdisplay of traditional cormorant fishing.Day 17: Guilin - Suzhou Fly to cosmopolitan Shanghai, also known asthe 'Paris of the East' and transfer to thecharming city of Suzhou, also known as the'Venice of the East'.Day 18: Suzhou - Shanghai Visit two of the finest oriental gardens: theHumble Administrator's Garden and theMaster of the Nets Garden, a local silk millstill in operation today and enjoy a cruise on the ancient Grand Canal. Return toShanghai, and in the evening enjoytraditional Shanghai cuisine. Days 19-20: Shanghai Sightseeing today includes a stroll throughthe beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Townas well as a visit to the Shanghai Museum.We also walk along the famous Bund withits colonial architecture. The next day, visitthe modern Pudong area and explore therestored Xintiandi area with its unique1920's style shikumen buildings. In theevening, enjoy a cruise on the panoramicHuangpu River. Day 21: Shanghai - UK Fly to the UK, arriving home later the sameday or the following morning dependingon the airline chosen.Book now on 0844 499 3899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agentGrand Buddha, LeshanWhat surprises we were in for!We walked on the Great Wall and loved the Pandas. We glidedthrough the Li River and cruisedthe Yangtze. We visited thePalaces, Gardens, Caves andMountains as Frank guided us through the magic of hisbeloved country.Margaret Boyd, August 2010""Hong Kong ExtensionDay 21: Shanghai - Hong KongFly from Shanghai to Hong Kong andtransfer to your hotel.Day 22: Hong KongEnjoy a half day island tour visitingVictoria Peak, Stanley Market andAberdeen Fishing Village. Theafternoon is at leisure. (B)Day 23: Hong KongEnjoy the day at leisure to furtherexplore Hong Kong. (B)Days 24-25: Hong Kong - UKTransfer to Hong Kong Airport and flyovernight to the UK. (B)Tour Extensions??Hong Kong from £360pp(above)??Tokyo from £790pp(page 80)??Dubai from £260pp(page 81)Additional flight costs may apply, subject to airline and season