85HotelsCruise Company and Changjiang CruiseTravel Company. On-board facilities includea dining room, bar, gift shop and viewingdeck. All cabins have twin beds.Yangtze River Cruise - Superior BoatWe use the five-star Victoria Graceon theGrand Yangtze Cruise, Yangtze in Focus andPure Yangtze tours. On-board facilitiesinclude a dining room, fitness room, giftshop, beauty salon, a business centre anda viewing deck. All cabins have twin bedsand private balconies.ChongqingThe three-star 88 Park Hotelis located inthe district of Yuzhong. The hotel featuresa restaurant, coffee shop, lobby bar,beauty salon and a business centre.HangzhouThe three-star Lily Hotelis situated nearthe picturesque and famous West Lake.Facilities include a restaurant servingChinese and authentic Hangzhou dishes,lobby bar, café, outdoor swimming pool,fitness room with sauna and currencyexchange facilities. ChengduLocated in the commercial district ofChengdu, the three-star Sichuan Hoteliswithin walking distance to the shoppingmalls and local markets. Facilities includetwo restaurants, lobby bar and fitnesscentre with massage and sauna rooms. SuzhouThe three-star New Century Hotelislocated in the Shilu commercial districtwith easy access to the local attractions.Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant,lobby bar, fitness room with sauna and abusiness centre.DaliBacked by the picturesque snow-cappedCangshan Mountain range and facing ErhaiLake, the four-star Asian Star Hoteloffersa unique opportunity to appreciate thenatural scenery of this area. Facilitiesinclude a restaurant, bar, fitness room anda business centre. KunmingThe four-star Jin Jiang Hotelis convenientlylocated in the centre of Kunming's businessdistrict and combines high levels of service with modern facilities. The hotel has arestaurant, lobby bar, fitness centre withsauna and massage rooms, beauty salonand currency exchange facilities. LijiangLocated in the heart of the ancient townand near the beautiful Jade River, thethree-star Grand Lijiang Hotelis withinwalking distance of Black Dragon Pool andboasts views of the Jade Dragon SnowMountain. Facilities include a restaurantand a lobby bar which offers beautifulviews of the Jade River. ZhongdianThe Guan Guang Hotelis centrally locatedwithin the town of Zhongdian in YunnanProvince. Facilities include a Chineserestaurant and an International restaurant.Other facilities include a fitness room withsauna, beauty salon, gift shop and abusiness centre.LhasaThe Tibet Hotelis located in downtownLhasa, just a short distance from therenowned Summer Palace and LhasaSquare. Facilities include a restaurantserving Cantonese and Tibetan cuisine,lobby bar and a fitness room with sauna. RamadaZhabei,ShanghaiBook now on 08444993899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agent

86Your QuestionsAnswered'express' visa service at an additionalcharge. Passports or visa application formsreceived six weeks or less before departurewill automatically incur an 'express' visafee. (Wendy Wu Tours does not acceptresponsibility for lost or undelivered items.Personal collection or courier services areavailable on request).What vaccinations do I need? We recommend you see your doctor atleast six weeks prior to travel to allow timefor any necessary vaccinations. Pleaseremember to take your itinerary with you.What is the maximum luggageallowance on your tours? Your main suitcase or backpack must notexceed 20kg and your hand luggage mustnot exceed 5kg as this is the maximumallowance on internal flights.What currency should I take? We recommend you take Sterling or USDollars as well as Chinese Yuan and acredit/debit card. We do not recommendtravellers cheques. Please ensure you havesufficient funds to pay for personalexpenses such as drinks, snacks, souvenirs,additional tipping and optional extras.Tipping must be in US dollars.Whilst on TourIs there a dress code on your tours?Our dress code is very relaxed; however,please note that clothing covering the armsand legs is more appropriate when visitingreligious buildings. We suggest smartcasual attire for the evenings. Do the hotel rooms have kettles,irons and hairdryers? There is no guarantee that the rooms willhave these. If you require these items,please take them with you. Is tipping compulsory? Tipping is a way of life. We therefore like tohonour tradition and offer tokens of ourappreciation whilst on tour. For yourconvenience, compulsory tipping amountsare stated on each Group Tour page. Thesewill be collected by your National Escort onarrival in each country. Porterage isincluded on our Group Tours to China. OnPrivate Tours, Shorts Stays and Extensions,tipping is discretionary; however, we willadvise approximate amounts.Before you TravelHow soon after making our bookingwill we receive confirmation? Once we have received your deposit wewill send your confirmation documents. Do you send us information aboutthe destinations we will visit? You will receive a travel guide andphrasebook as well as a suggested packing list.Will I know which hotels I will be staying in before I go? Hotel details will be sent with your finaldocuments. However, these may besubject to last minute alterations. How do I get my visa?The cost of your visa is included in theprice (UK passports only). Simply send usyour passport, completed visa applicationform and passport size photos eight weeksbefore departure by Royal Mail SpecialDelivery and we aim to have them sentback to you within four weeks. If yourequire your passport back earlier, pleaselet us know so that we can arrange for anChineseLanterns