AirCoachBoatRailInbound (1N)SHANGHAI (2N)HangzhouYangshuo (1N)Overnight Train (1N)Guilin (2N)Mt Huang (2N)Changsha (2N)Zhangjiajie (3N)Guiyang (2N)Zhengyuan (2N)Chengdu (4N)Nine Villages Valley (2N)Day 4: Shanghai - Tunxi Explore the restored Xintiandi area with itsunique 1920's style shikumen buildingsbefore boarding the overnight train to Tunxi.Day 5: Tunxi - Mt Huang Arrive in Tunxi and take a cable car to the summit of Mt Huang and enjoy thespectacular views of the oddly shaped peaks, rock formations, thousand year oldpine trees and mysterious ever-changingmist, all of which have inspired local artistsfor centuries.Day 6: Mt Huang - TunxiTake the cable car down to the base of themountain and explore the ancient town ofTunxi, located at the foot of the mountain.Day 7: Tunxi - Changsha Travel to Hangzhou and then fly to Changsha,capital of Hunan Province. Day 8: Changsha - ZhangjiajieEnjoy the morning at leisure, before travellingto Zhangjiajie. Days 9-10: Zhangjiajie Over the next two days, embark on aphotographer's dream journey. Enjoy thebreathtaking scenery exploring the UNESCOworld heritage listed Zhangjiajie area, whichoffers a mix of spectacular limestoneformations, sub-tropical forests, waterfalls,mountain ranges and majestic valleys. 50AirCoachBoatRailInbound (1N)SHANGHAI (2N)HangzhouYangshuo (1N)Overnight Train (1N)Guilin (2N)Mt Huang (2N)Changsha (2N)Zhangjiajie (3N)Guiyang (2N)Zhengyuan (2N)Chengdu (4N)Nine Villages Valley (2N)25 days from £3,290ppFully Inclusive from the UKDiscover the most beautifulsights of China on a tourdedicated to nature. From theswirling mists of Mt Huangand the dramatic pinnacles ofZhangjiajie to the impressiveHuangguoshu Falls and thespectacular Li River. Completeyour tour with a visit to thebeautiful alpine scenery of Nine Villages Valley.This tour reaches a maximum altitude of 3,500m at Huanglong Temple.Days 1-2: UK - Shanghai Fly overnight to the cosmopolitan city ofShanghai, also known as the 'Paris of the East'. Day 3: ShanghaiSightseeing today includes a stroll throughthe beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town aswell as a visit to the Shanghai Museum. Wealso walk along the famous Bund with itscolonial architecture and visit the modernPudong area. In the evening, enjoy a cruiseon the panoramic Huangpu River. Dreams of atureExplore some of China's most picturesque natural wonders"Mountains andwaterfalls are keyfeatures of this tour and with everycorner we turn, we see more."National Escort Elsie Xing's tour highlights

51Departure Dates & PricesFully Inclusive price includes:Tour departs Sunday and returns WednesdayPrices are fully inclusive from the UK (see page 8)Based on London Heathrow departuresRegional departures available.Flight upgrades available on request.Land only from £2,790 (Shanghai - Chengdu).Single room option from £520 (see page 9).Tipping payable locally US$95 (see page 10).Active Paced TourAdventurous TourDreams of NatureDepart UKArrive UKPrice27 May 201220 Jun 2012£3,29002 Sep26 Sep£3,49023 Sep17 Oct26 May 201319 Jun 2013??International flights and current taxes??Domestic transportation??Accommodation??All meals??Touring with guides and entrance fees??Visa fees for UK passport holdersDay 11: Zhangjiajie - Changsha Return to Changsha. Day 12: Changsha - Guiyang Fly to Guiyang and enjoy a tour of thisfascinating city, the home of many colourfulethnic minority groups. Day 13: Guiyang - Zhengyuan Take a scenic train ride to the town ofZhengyuan and visit the Green Dragon Cave,the pinnacle of Taoist Temples. Days 14-15: Zhengyuan - GuiyangExplore the Tiexi area, stroll along theAncient Walkway and visit the Ancient Well.We also visit the residence of the Fu Family,built over 300 years ago. The next day, enjoya cruise on the Wuyang River beforereturning to Guiyang by train.Day 16: Guiyang - Guilin Visit Huangguoshu Falls, before flying to thebeautiful city of Guilin. Days 17-18: 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 see an eveningdisplay of traditional cormorant fishing.Day 19: Guilin - Chengdu Visit the colourful Reed Flute Caves and MtDiecai. Later, fly to Chengdu. Days 20-21: Nine Villages ValleyFly to the breathtaking Nine Villages Valley(Jiuzhaigou National Park), a botanical gallerythat is heavily forested and home to manyprotected species. Entering the valley is likebeing transported into a different world as itpresents a seemingly never-ending display ofstunning natural scenery where crystal clearlakes gather at the foot of every waterfall andrich dense forests are dotted with colourfulflowers. We stay in the area for two nights. Day 22: Huanglong - ChengduTravel to the UNESCO world heritage site ofHuanglong, which is renowned for itshundreds of sparkling mineral pools wherebeautiful striking colours intertwine and thewaters cascade down the mountainside.We have the option to take a cable car tovisit Huanglong Temple at the head of thevalley. Later, we fly back to Chengdu. Days 23-24: ChengduVisit the famous Panda Reserve to see theseadorable animals being reared in woodedsurroundings reminiscent of their naturalhabitat and visit the Sanxingdui Museum.The next day, visit the Dujiangyan IrrigationProject built in 256BC and enjoy a deliciousSichuan meal in the evening. Day 25: Chengdu - UK Fly to the UK via Hong Kong, arriving homelater the same day or the followingmorning depending on the airline chosen.Book now on 0844 499 3899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agentHuanglongI have just returned from yourDreams of Nature tour whichwas a wonderful experience. The accommodation exceededour expectations and the localguides added their own flair andstyle to a given area. The successwas due to our National Guidewhom we cannot praise highlyenough. It was impressive to seesomeone so young do such acompetent and professional job.Mrs Rampley, May 2011""Hong Kong ExtensionDay 25: Chengdu - Hong KongFly from Chengdu to Hong Kong andtransfer to your hotel.Day 26: Hong KongEnjoy a half day island tour visitingVictoria Peak, Stanley Market andAberdeen Fishing Village. Theafternoon is at leisure. (B)Day 27: Hong KongEnjoy the day at leisure to furtherexplore Hong Kong. (B)Days 28-29: Hong Kong - UKTransfer to Hong Kong Airport and flyovernight to the UK. (B)Tour Extensions??Hong Kong from £360pp(above)??Hong Kong & Macau from £480pp(page 79)??Hong Kong & Lantau from £460pp(page 79)Additional flight costs may apply, subject to airline and season