Fully Inclusive from the UK - Wendy Wu Tours

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Wendy Wu Tours 

1 September 2008 - 31 December 2009

Welcome to 

Wendys China 

10 Good Reasons To Book With Us 

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The UK’s leading China specialist tour operator 

10 years experience of providing successful 

tours to China 

Wide range of tours to suit everyone’s requirements 

Our tours represent excellent value with 

the best inclusions 

Hassle-free visa service included in the price 

What a year 2008 will have been for China.The glory and splendour of the Beijing Olympics 

and the fantastic legacy it will leave behind will, I know, whet your appetite for 

a visit to my beautiful country. I know you will think I am biased, but I can think of 

no one better to organise your visit to China than us. 

Our fourth programme to China and the Far East from the UK is riding on the wave of 

China’s increasing popularity among people here anxious to take advantage of my country’s 

more relaxed approach to tourism. 

China is best experienced when in the hands of knowledgeable local people and my team of 

experts on the ground know every corner of China. I know they pride themselves on the 

excellent level of service they provide and the high level of customer satisfaction achieved. 

Please take some time to study our brochure and whether you are a first time traveller to 

China or a seasoned visitor, I am confident that you will find something to suit your 

requirements. Our tours are fully inclusive, fantastic value for money and contain the very 

best China has to offer. 

Oh and don’t forget we also offer you the best of Indochina and India as well, so those who 

have enjoyed the Wendy Wu experience in China can explore other eastern countries too. 

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Local knowledgeable tour captains and guides 

Fully inclusive tours means there are no 

hidden surprises 

Enviably high customer satisfaction 

Experienced reservations team providing a 

personalised service 

Safe and secure with membership of ABTA,ATOL, 

IATA and AITO

Contents 

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Description 

Wendy’s Introduction 02 

Wendy Wu Tours Experience 04 

New for 2009 06 

Customer Comments 07 

Accommodation 08 

Flights 09 

Introduction to China 10 

China’s Total Solar Eclipse 12 

Page 

Classic Tours 

A selection of our most popular tours 

China Highlights 27 Days from £1,990 16 

Grand Tour of China 27 Days from £2,390 18 

Magnificent China 21 Days from £2,290 20 

Wonders of China 16 Days from £1,990 22 

Classic China 22 Days from £2,390 24 

Majestic Yangtze 14 Days from £1,890 26 

Grand Yangtze 19 Days from £2,290 27 

Glories of China 14 Days from £1,790 28 

A China Experience 10 Days from £1,490 29 

Connoisseur Tours 

For those wanting to explore more of China 

Yangtze River Panorama 28 Days from £2,290 30 

Eastern Spectacular 16 Days from £2,290 32 

Ancient China 18 Days from £1,990 33 

China Splendour 17 Days from £2,190 34 

Sichuan Explorer 14 Days from £2,090 35 

Himalayan Express 20 Days from £2,590 36 

Yangtze & Tibet Encounters 19 Days from £2,590 37 

Adventurous Tours 

For the thrill seeker inside you 

The Silk Road Explorer 27 Days from £2,890 38 

Dreams of Nature 26 Days from £2,490 40 

Tibetan Dreams 24 Days from £2,890 42 

Epic Adventure 29 Days from £3,990 44 

Tour Extensions 

See more of Asia 

Hong Kong 46 

Dubai 48 

Bangkok 50 

Hua Hin 51 

China á la Carte 

Create your own China Tour 

China á la Carte 52 

Indochina Collection 

Three countries, so many spectacular sights 

Introduction to Indochina 60 

Grand Tour of Indochina 29 Days from £3,690 62 

Angkor to the Bay 19 Days from £2,790 64 

Vietnam Panorama 21 Days from £2,490 66 

Vietnam Highlights 21 Days from £2,790 68 

Vietnam at a Glance 15 Days from £2,290 70 

Indochina á la Carte 71 

India Collection 

A journey of discovery 

Introduction to India 72 

Highlights of India and Nepal 22 Days from £2,990 74 

Grand Tour of India 29 Days from £3,690 76 

Rajasthan Panorama 22 Days from £2,490 78 

Your Questions Answered 80 

AITO Charter 81 

Booking Conditions/Booking Form 82 

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Contact Us 

Tel: 0844 499 3899 

Email: info@wendywutours.co.uk 

Website: www.wendywutours.co.uk 

Wendy Wu Tours Ltd, 30-32 Tabard Street, London, SE1 4JU 

Calls are “Lo-Call” which means you just pay the cost of a local call, depending on your call package.

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The Wendy Wu 

Tours Experience 

You will find that it is a delight from start to finish! 

Over the last decade,Wendy Wu Tours has earned itself an enviable reputation amongst its 

competitors for its excellent escorted tours and we pride ourselves on the quality, value and high 

customer satisfaction we achieve. 

Great Tours 

Our many years of experience mean that 

we have a great selection of well researched 

and thoroughly tested tours for you. China, 

India and Indochina are our specialities and 

we visit everywhere from the spectacular 

and well-known tourist attractions to the 

hidden beauty and fascination of the more 

remote rural areas.Together they make for 

an unforgettable holiday experience. 

Your First Contact 

Many of our London based reservations 

team have been on ‘educationals’ to enable 

them to talk to you with expert firsthand 

knowledge of our destinations. They will be 

pleased to answer your questions and help 

to select the tour that is right for you. 

Victoria Harbour Hong Kong 

Before Your Tour 

We will supply you with a travel guide that 

will include helpful information on currency, 

transportation, meals, recommended 

reading, and pretty much everything you 

need to know. A detailed day-by-day 

itinerary and tour dossier arrives with your 

tickets 2-3 weeks before departure. For 

China you will also receive a phrasebook to 

practice your language skills! 

Our Partners Overseas 

Our tours would not be as successful as 

they are without the professionalism of our 

own office in Shanghai and our solid 

working relationship with other local 

partners. With years of experience behind 

them in operating tours throughout their 

respective regions, you can be assured that 

their local knowledge in operations, touring, 

guides and transportation means that our 

tours operate efficiently and smoothly.They 

give Wendy Wu Tours a reliable presence 

on which you can always depend. 

Meals 

All meals (excluding beverages) are included 

in our fully inclusive group tours except 

where otherwise stated. Breakfast is a 

combination of local and western food, 

usually served in a buffet style. Lunches and 

dinners consist of traditional local cuisine, 

with a wide range of specialities to choose 

from. Occasionally western-style meals will 

be provided. 

Transportation 

We have specially planned the modes of 

transport with variety, comfort and 

enjoyment in mind. Coach tours are used 

for city sightseeing and short excursions to 

the countryside. Plane trips are to save time 

and for your comfort; train journeys are 

employed to enrich your ‘authentic’ Asian 

experience; and cruises are used wherever 

possible for your enjoyment.You may even 

travel by rickshaw or camel! All overnight 

train journeys in China are in the best 

available ‘soft sleeper’ compartments of 4 

berths (double and single occupancy at 

supplement). Indian train journeys are in 

shared AC2 compartments with airconditioning. 

Fully Inclusive 

Wendy Wu Tours prides itself on ‘no hidden 

extras’ and therefore all our tours are 

inclusive of everything from international 

flights, accommodation, meals, local guides 

and entrance fees. Please refer to the ‘Fully 

Inclusive’ box on the individual tour pages 

for more details. 

Tipping 

As with most countries, tipping is a way of 

life in China, Indochina and India. For our 

passengers’ convenience we ask for a 

compulsory amount to be paid at the 

beginning of our group tours to cover 

tipping for guides, drivers, restaurant staff 

etc.This needs to be made in cash to the 

Tour Captain who then disburses it 

throughout the trip. In multi-country trips 

this amount will be paid in stages on arrival 

in each country.The amount is shown for 

each tour expressed in US Dollars but you 

will be advised of an equivalent payment 

that may be made in Sterling.The tipping 

amounts stated for each tour apply to 

departures in 2008 and may increase slightly 

for 2009.The amounts may also be higher 

in the unusual case that a tour departs with 

fewer than 10 clients. Please note that ship 

staff on Yangtze River cruises are not 

included in this arrangement - tips are at 

your discretion.

Your Next Tour with Us and 

Recommend a Friend 

Once you have completed your tour, we 

hope that you will return to travel with us 

again, like many of our tour members. As a 

repeat customer of Wendy Wu Tours, you 

will enjoy a special VIP discount of £50 per 

person, for any future fully inclusive group 

tours. If your friends travel with us at your 

recommendation, your friend will receive a 

£30 discount per booking, and we will send 

you £30 after they travel. 

Tour Grading 

Unless stated otherwise our tours are 

comfortably accessible to most people 

with a minimal level of fitness. 

Clients with Disabilities 

We encourage clients with special needs 

to call us for advice. 

Tour Content 

Order of events and sightseeing may vary 

according to local conditions. 

Group Sizes 

All tours are guaranteed subject to a minimum 

of 8 passengers and a Tour Captain will 

accompany the group subject to a minimum 

of 10.The maximum group size is 28. 

Special Days in 2009 

Chinese New Year falls on Jan 26th 2009 

and their “Golden Week” public holidays fall 

annually between 1-7 May and 1-7 October. 

Popular attractions may be more crowded 

at these times.Vietnam’s Tet New Year is on 

26th Jan 2009 and some tour attractions 

may be closed around this time. 

Single Supplements 

The single supplement payment is stated 

on each tour page.This provides for 

a single room in hotels and a single cabin 

on the Yangtze Cruise (if applicable). 

Please note that you will be required 

to share on overnight rail journeys – 

a single compartment price is available 

on request. 

If you are a single passenger and happy to 

share, then no single supplement is payable. 

Just let us know at the time of booking 

and we will find another passenger of the 

same gender for you to share with. 

Private Tours 

Why not put together a party of friends 

or family for your own private tour? 

We can arrange this for any size of group 

and you will be escorted by your own 

personal guides. Call us for further details. 

Chinese New Year Decorations, Ditan Park, Beijing 

FORBIDDEN CITY, BEIJING 

Tour Captains 

We have an excellent team of “Tour 

Captains” or “National Escorts”. 

They will meet you at the airport 

and be with you 24/7 throughout 

your tour right up to your final 

departure.They are all graduates 

and are very caring, knowledgeable, 

friendly, helpful and proud to show 

off their English Language skills. 

Practically every letter we receive 

from clients sings the praises of our 

tour captains.They are completely 

dedicated to making every minute 

of your stay in their country an 

enjoyable experience! Please note, 

you will have a different specialist 

national escort in each country on 

our multi-country tours. 

Tour Captains are backed up by 

another much appreciated resource - 

our team of Local Guides.They are 

experts in their local area’s sights and 

attractions and will cheerfully answer 

all your questions. 

You will also find answers 

to some of our most 

frequently asked questions 

on pages 80 and 81. 

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New for 2009 

At Wendy Wu Tours, we never stop looking for new and exciting ways to offer something different for 

our customers. In 2009 we will give you the opportunity to experience first-hand China’s Total Solar 

Eclipse.We also have great news for single travellers, with no supplement charged if you are willing to 

share. Our new China à la Carte offers a range of opportunities to tailor make your own itinerary, and 

there are many new possibilities to extend your tour in Hong Kong, Dubai and Thailand. 

Total Solar Eclipse 22 July 2009 

See pages 12-15 for our special tours for 

the eclipse featuring top astronomy author 

Stuart Clark.These 2 fully inclusive tours 

view the longest total solar eclipse of the 

21st century from our prime site on the 

banks of the Qiantang River. From here 

you will also witness the resulting tidal 

bore. Several of our classic tours are 

also adapted to observe this 

once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon. 

Total Eclipse 

No Single Supplements if You Are 

Willing to Share! 

We are abolishing single supplements for all 

clients, providing that you are willing to 

share. Of course you may still choose to 

have a room to yourself and the single 

supplement payable will be advised at the 

time of booking. 

Chinese Dragon 


Pages 52-59 host this new section which 

aims to make “doing your own thing” 

really easy.Tailormake your perfect itinerary, 

enjoy private touring with your own 

guides and upgrade your accommodation. 

Use this section to add additional 

destinations to any group tour. 

Call one of our expert consultants 

for advice and a quote. 

Extensions to Hong Kong 

These were so popular in 2008 that we 

have added extra hotels for you to choose 

from.They are found on pages 46-47. 

More Choices in Dubai 

We now have a programme that enables 

you to visit two other Emirates as well. 

Stay in Dubai but also visit Sharjah and 

Abu Dhabi. More of you are choosing to fly 

with Emirates and their free stopover 

policy means that you can add as many 

days as you wish and just pay for the 

ground arrangements. See pages 48-49. 

Beach Extensions to Thailand 

Many of our tours may now have a beach 

extension to Thailand added. Our resorts 

of Hua Hin and Cha’am are less than 

3 hours drive from Bangkok and there 

are convenient flight connections. 

Thailand Beach 

Dubai 

BAMBOO 

Environmentally Friendly 

Next year we will be planting 350 trees that 

represent the number of departures 

operated by Wendy Wu Tours in 2008.This 

will be in areas of China affected by 

desertification and soil erosion and will help 

to provide a natural defence against the 

effects of climate change. We will continue 

our environmental tree planting programme 

for tours departing in 2009. 

Environmentally Friendly

Customer Comments 

WENDY WU TOURING GROUP 

Wendy Wu Tours really values the feedback we receive from our clients. It is invaluable in ensuring 

the quality of our service. There’s nothing better than satisfied customers and we are fortunate in 

receiving many complimentary letters. One of the most consistent features is just how much our 

Tour Captains enhance the whole tour experience. Below is a small selection of letters which are 

typical of the many we receive. 

Dear Wendy, 

The tour was an awe-inspiring, once in a 

lifetime experience, which will remain in our 

memories with absolute pleasure. From our 

initial arrival in beautiful Shanghai to our 

departure from Kunming everything was 

arranged for our maximum pleasure and 

comfort. All our guides were so caring, 

friendly and knowledgeable that our 

satisfaction was guaranteed from the outset. 

We would like to particularly recommend 

the beautiful Sarah, our Tour Captain, Peggy 

in Shanghai and Vincent on our Yangtze 

Cruise.The choice of hotels and special 

shows was much appreciated and we were 

very comfortable wherever we went. 

Mr and Mrs Cran 

Classic China October 2007 


We wish to congratulate you on the helpful 

information you gave us before leaving for 

our tour and the excellent arrangements 

which were made which ensured that we 

had a very enjoyable holiday in China. 

Everything ran very smoothly without any 

problems.We feel that our special 

appreciation goes to the efficient work of our 

tour guide – Maggie Huang – who carried 

out her duties with every consideration to 

the group and enabled us all to experience 

the beauty and wonder of the places we 

visited. Maggie took care of us with calm and 

efficiency and showed extra expertise in an 

unfortunate incident when Mr Field needed 

hospital treatment. Her advice and attention 

enabled us to continue our tour. Each day 

and in great detail Maggie explained our plans 

step by step even as far as explaining to us all 

the contents of the dishes we were served 

in the various restaurants. 

Mr and Mrs Field 

Ancient China April 2008 


We returned from China on the 19th May 

2008 after a wonderful holiday. I am writing 

to let you know how well our Tour Captain 

Zoe and our local guide Judith coped when 

we were in the devastating earthquake. 

Judith managed to find us food when there 

was nowhere open and Zoe made us all 

feel safe and secure. I am sure that these 

two young girls would be extremely 

worried about their own families and also 

frightened themselves but they always put 

our needs first. I am hoping that it is possible 

for you to let the head office know just 

how caring they both were. 

Mr and Mrs J Smith 

Grand Yangtze May 2008 


I returned on the 5th from your “Wonders 

of China” tour and must congratulate you 

on the organisation of this trip. I’m absolutely 

amazed how much we saw and did! All the 

local guides were good but I must pay 

particular attention to Gary, our Tour 

Captain, who was absolutely wonderful and 

looked after us so well from start to finish. 

I’m sure everyone would want him to be 

congratulated for his efforts.Thank you again 

for a truly great holiday. 

Mrs Tester 

Wonders of China October 2007 


The tour from start to finish was very well 

organised and everything went smoothly. 

Our tour guide John was superb and looked 

after us excellently. Every city we visited had 

such a lot of interesting sights and history – 

the local guides had certainly done their 

homework.The holiday from start to finish 

is highly recommended. We haven’t stopped 

talking about it since we’ve been back! 

Mr and Mrs Stannard 

China Highlights September 2007 


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Accommodation 

Grand View Garden Hotel, Beijing 

LI RIVER AND PINNACLES 

Yangtze River Cruise 

Yangtze Cruise Cabin 

CHINESE SILK BROCADE 

All of the hotels used by Wendy Wu Tours are of a four star or superior three star standard unless 

otherwise specified. They are selected for their comfort, convenience and character. Below is a 

selection of our commonly used hotels – others of a similar standard may also be used. 

Beijing 

The 4 Star Grand View Garden Hotel is set 

in the idyllic surroundings of the Grand 

View Garden Park, offering an appealing 

retreat, combining traditional Chinese 

architecture with contemporary comforts. 

The hotel boasts 384 well appointed 

guestrooms and suites and has a wide 

variety of dining and entertainment facilities. 

Shanghai 

The Superior 3 Star Ramada Shanghai 

Zhabei Hotel is centrally located and its 

212 rooms are air-conditioned with minibar 

and hairdryer.The restaurant specialises in 

Seafood and Korean cuisine and there’s a 

café and bar – where you can compete with 

your new friends on the Karaoke Screen! 

Xian 

Situated in the cultural centre of Xian, the 

Oriental Hotel consists of 286 rooms over 

22 storeys.This modern hotel has been 

designed in a classic style and each room 

is air-conditioned and fully equipped with 

a television, telephone and mini bar.The 

hotel features nine restaurants, including 

the famous Revolving Palace, money 

exchange facilities, business centre and bar. 

Recreational facilities are also available and 

include snooker, massage and sauna. 

Guilin 

The Osmanthus Hotel is located in an idyllic 

setting on the scenic riverside in downtown 

Guilin.The property is also close to shops 

and scenic attractions including the Li River 

and Elephant Trunk Hill. Each of the 370 

rooms features private western facilities, 

telephone, television, air-conditioning and mini 

bar. Hotel facilities include a business centre, 

money exchange facilities, bar, restaurant and 

recreational facilities including a swimming 

pool, sauna, massage, shops and games room. 

Osmanthus Hotel, Guilin 

Kunming 

The 4 star Kunming Jin Jiang Hotel is 

centrally located and blends high levels of 

service with modern facilities.The 320 

spacious and beautifully decorated rooms 

feature private ensuite bathrooms, airconditioning, 

satellite TV, mini bar and safety 

deposit box. Facilities include a health and 

fitness centre, lobby bar and two restaurants 

Dali 

Backed by the snow-capped Cangshan 

Mountain range and facing Erhai Lake, the 

4 Star Asian Star Hotel offers a unique 

opportunity to appreciate the natural 

scenery of this area.The hotel has 310 

rooms, all with mountain or lake views and 

each is nicely furnished with ensuite 

bathrooms, air-conditioning and telephone. 

Lijiang 

Located in the business centre of Lijiang, the 

4 star Adange Hotel is within easy access to 

all the city’s attractions.The 128 elegantly 

furnished rooms feature private ensuite 

bathrooms, air-conditioning, satellite TV, 

fridge, safety deposit box and telephone. 

Additional facilities include a Chinese and 

Western restaurant, fitness room, sauna and 

massage rooms. 


On tours where there is a cruise along the 

Yangtze River, we use 4 Star cruise vessels 

from the Victoria and Yangtze Star cruise lines; 

however ship facilities may not be the same as 

a hotel with smaller rooms, no refrigerator 

and less efficient plumbing. Each vessel differs 

in interior décor and room layouts. Standard 

twin cabins are fully equipped with airconditioning, 

private western facilities and 

television. Cabin upgrades are available on 

request. On board facilities include a bar, 

massage room, gift shop and dining room.

Flights 

The flight to your chosen destination forms an integral part of your tour experience, which is why 

Wendy Wu Tours is careful in selecting the right carrier to undertake this element of your travel. 

Our key partners are British Airways and Emirates as well as reputable domestic airlines. 

BRITISH AIRWAYS 

Ideal for leisure travel, British Airways offers 

an extensive schedule to a wide range of 

worldwide destinations, flying to centrally 

located airports. British Airways offer a 

choice of check-in options including Online 

Check-in from the comfort of your own 

home, Self-Service Check-in Kiosks or 

dedicated check-in desks at the airport. 

WORLD TRAVELLER 

EMIRATES 

Emirates is one of the fastest growing 

airlines in the world and since its launch in 

1985 has won more than 400 awards for 

excellence. The airline features double daily 

flights to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong 

via Dubai and departs the UK from 

World Traveller – 

Designed for Comfort 

• An ergonomically designed seat with 

footrest and adjustable headrest to 

support your head and neck 

• Blankets, cushions, eyeshades, socks, 

toothbrush and toothpaste are also 

provided for your added comfort 

• Enjoy tasty meals designed by leading 

chefs, as well as a complimentary bar 

service, available throughout your flight 

World Traveller Plus – 

Worth the Difference 

• A separate quieter cabin with up to a 

maximum of 5 rows 

• Wider, more comfortable seats with 7 

inches more leg room than World 

Traveller 

• Complimentary on-board newspaper 

• Complimentary drinks from the bar 

(excluding champagne) 

London Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, 

Newcastle, Manchester and Glasgow. On 

many of our tours, regional departures 

carry no supplement, which has become 

very popular with our passengers! 

In Dubai you can easily stop over to take 

advantage of the sun, beaches and 

sightseeing (see page 48). 

Please note that some Emirates flights 

return from China overnight, which may 

add an extra day to your tour. 

Award winning in-flight 

entertainment 

The “ice” in-flight entertainment system 

(selected aircraft) features more than 600 

channels on seatback screens, including over 

140 on-demand movies, 70 TV Channels 

and 350 audio channels.You can also keep 

• Priority meal service offering fresh 

contemporary meals 

• In-seat power for laptops and individual 

in-seat telephones 

Upgrades to Club World and First are 

also available. 

Audio Visual on Demand (AVOD) 

Currently being rolled out across the long 

haul routes* AVOD gives you over 200 film, 

television, music and games (games not 

available on World Traveller) options all 

available on-demand so that you can watch 

what you want, when you want. 

* Not available on aircraft fitted with a 12 channel in-flight 

entertainment system. 

in touch by email. On other flights there are 

still more than 40 channels of inflight 

entertainment and 50 games. 

Economy Class 

32"-34" seat pitch to provide ample leg room. 

Individual in-flight entertainment and multicourse 

menu with complimentary bar service. 

Upgrades to Business Class and First Class 

are also available. 


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Introduction to China 

For many, travel to China is the fulfilment of a 

dream.To explore the Forbidden City, home to 

Chinese emperors over the centuries; to gaze in 

awe at an entire army of Terracotta Warriors and 

to walk proudly on a Great Wall that stretches for 

over 4,000 miles. And yet these famous sights are 

only the first steps in discovering this fascinating 

land. A land of beauty with its poetic landscapes 

Kashgar 

This historic city at the 

crossroads of the Silk Road 

is famous for its Sunday 

animal market. 

Approximate weather in °C in some of China’s major cities 

Month/city 

Beijing 

Chengdu 

Chongqing 

Guangzhou 

Guilin 

Hangzhou 

Hong Kong 

Kunming 

Lhasa 

Shanghai 

Suzhou 

Urumqi 

Wuhan 

Xian 

Sichuan Province 

Home to Chengdu Panda 

Reserve, the Grand Buddha 

and the fabulous Nine 

Villages Valley. 

around Guilin, dramatic gorges along the Yangtze 

and striking mountain scenery in Nine Villages 

Valley. For the more adventurous, there is the 

opportunity to travel along the ancient Silk Road 

or venture overland into mystical Tibet.Yet beyond 

these great wonders, the most enduring memory is 

often the charm of the Chinese themselves. 

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16 16 19 22 26 28 29 28 28 25 21 18 

8 10 13 17 19 20 20 19 17 15 11 8 

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5 8 13 19 23 27 28 24 19 13 7 4 

3 4 9 15 20 24 28 28 23 18 12 6 

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Xian 

Dates back to 1000 BC 

and hosts the outstanding 

Terracotta Warriors. 

Beijing 

The Great Wall, Forbidden 

City, Summer Palace, 

Tiananmen Square, Olympic 

Games and much more. 

Guilin 

Hong Kong 

Shanghai 

The City of the old and the 

new earns its title as “Paris 

of the East” and is the top 

Shopping Centre too. 

Stunning limestone 

formations along the banks 

of the wondrous Li River. 

A captivating blend of 

Eastern and Western 

cultures, the perfect add-on 

to any tour. 


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Chinas 

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2009 

A once in a lifetime experience to view the longest total eclipse of 

the 21st Century on 22 July 2009. 

A total eclipse of the sun is one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena. As the earth slips into the 

moon’s shadow, the sky darkens and an eerie twilight covers the land.This is the only time when the 

sun’s atmosphere, the solar corona, is visible as a bright halo around the black disk of the moon. 

Wendy Wu Tours is offering a number 

of different options for viewing the 

longest total solar eclipse this century. 

On our very special China & Eclipse 

Experience and Eclipse & Shanghai 

Spectacular tours we will view the event 

from the banks of the Qiangtang River. 

We will also be running a number of our 

classic itineraries that are timed to 

coincide with the eclipse. These will 

Hangzhou 

allow observation from an 

unobstructed site near to the cities of 

Shanghai or Hangzhou, both of which 

will experience totality for at least 

5 minutes (weather permitting). 

There is also the option for a four 

day Eclipse Easy Stay in Shanghai, 

which can be taken as a short break 

on its own or combined with private 

touring elsewhere in China. 

For those on our very special China & 

Eclipse Experience and Eclipse & 

Shanghai Spectacular tours (pages 13- 

14), top astronomy author Stuart Clark 

will be with us in Hangzhou to share 

his knowledge and experience as the 

excitement builds before the big event. 

To add to the anticipation he will make 

a presentation and will also accompany 

our groups to the Qiantang River 

viewing site on Eclipse Day. Stuart has 

written many astronomical books, is a 

science advisor to the BBC and a 

contributor to New Scientist. His book, 

“The Sun Kings” was shortlisted by the 

Royal Society for their best popular 

science book prize. Find out more 

about Stuart on his website 

www.stuartclark.com. 

What will happen during 

the Total Solar Eclipse? 

Experience uninterrupted views and 

5 minutes and 40 seconds of totality 

(weather permitting). Totality will occur at 

0938 and at an altitude of 57 degrees. 

At about 1230 witness the world famous 

Qiantang River Tidal Bore. The gravitational 

pull of the moon and sun will create a 

wave several metres high as the high tide 

penetrates the relatively narrow river mouth.

China & Eclipse 

Experience 

Start in the vibrant city of Shanghai before visiting the beautiful city of Hangzhou where we will 

view the total solar eclipse. Our discovery of China then continues with a relaxing Yangtze River 

Cruise, as well visits to the Chengdu Panda Reserve, the Terracotta Warriors and the delights of 

Beijing including the Forbidden City and Great Wall. 

From £2,490 – 16 Days 

Fully Inclusive from the UK 

Saturday 18 July 2009 - Sunday 2 August 2009 

BEIJING (3N) 

Xian (2N) 

SHANGHAI (3N) 

Chengdu (1N) Yichang 

Chongqing Yangtze River Hangzhou 

Cruise (4N) (1N) 

Air 

Cruise 

Coach 

Inbound (1N) 

Days 1-3: UK - Shanghai 

Fly to Shanghai where we will stroll around 

the beautiful Yu Gardens, Old Town and the 

Bund. In the evening sample a traditional 

Shanghai meal.The next day we visit the 

Shanghai Museum and tour Pudong, the 

new economic heart of Shanghai. Explore 

the restored 1920’s style Xintiandi area then 

in the evening enjoy a stunning Huangpu 

River Cruise. 

Day 4: Shanghai - Hangzhou 

After breakfast, transfer to Hangzhou and 

enjoy lunch near the beautiful West Lake. 

In the afternoon take a relaxing cruise on 

the lake and explore the gardens. During 

the day you will enjoy a special presentation 

from Stuart Clark with the opportunity to 

ask questions about tomorrow’s eclipse. 

Day 5: ECLIPSE DAY 

After an early breakfast we depart by coach 

to the banks of the Qiantang River with the 

journey taking approximately one hour. 

There will be sufficient time to set up your 

astronomical equipment prior to viewing 

the spectacular eclipse. This will be 

followed by one of the highest tidal bores 

ever experienced with the huge wave 

rushing up the river past our viewing site. 

Lunch is at a nearby restaurant before 

returning to Shanghai. 

Days 6-9: Shanghai - Yangtze 

River Cruise 

Fly to Yichang and transfer (approx 1 hour) 

to board our river cruise vessel for the next 

4 nights. Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges 

Dam before cruising on the mighty Yangtze 

River, passing through the spectacular Three 

Gorges and the equally dramatic Shennong 

Stream or the Lesser Three Gorges. 

Day 10: Chongqing - Chengdu 

Disembark in Chongqing and drive to 

Chengdu for an overnight stay. 

Days 11-12: Chengdu - Xian 

Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see these 

endearing animals before flying to the historic 

city of Xian for 2 nights.This evening, feast on 

a traditional Shui Jiao meal. Next day explore 

the most important archaeological discovery 

of the 20th Century – the life-size Terracotta 

Warriors, followed by the Ancient City Wall. 

End your day with a performance of Tang 

Dynasty dancing. 

Day 13: Xian - Beijing 

Today we see the Little Wild Goose Pagoda 

and Shaanxi Provincial Museum. Stroll 

through the lively Muslim Quarter to see 

the Great Mosque and explore the Islamic 

food markets. Later fly to Beijing for 3 nights. 

Days 14-15: Beijing 

We have two days to enjoy everything 

Beijing has to offer. Our welcome dinner 

includes the delicacy ‘Peking Duck’. 

Next day we visit Tiananmen Square, the 

world’s largest public square, the Forbidden 

City, the largest and best preserved collection 

of ancient buildings in China, as well as the 

exquisite Summer Palace.We walk on the 

Great Wall and tour the unique Temple of 

Heaven. Our evening entertainment will be 

a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show. 

Day 16: Beijing - UK 

Transfer to the airport to board our flight 

to the UK arriving home later the same day 

filled with many happy memories. 

Price based on London Heathrow departure 

No regional departure supplement with Emirates* 

Hotel single supplement from £380 

Land only from £1,790 

*subject to availability 

Make the most of your Holiday 

Pre- and post-tour accommodation available 

Hong Kong extension from £360 (page 46) 

BA World Traveller Plus £340 each way 

Thailand beach extension from £590 (page 51) 

Hainan beach extension from £590 (page 59) 


P14 

Eclipse & Shanghai 

Spectacular 

An opportunity to experience the total solar eclipse as well as enjoy a one week itinerary in and 

around the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. Visit the ancient capital of Hangzhou and the Garden 

City of Suzhou. 

From £1,690 – 8 Days 


Sunday 19 July 2009 - Sunday 26 July 2009 

Suzhou (1N) 

Hangzhou (3N) 

Inbound (1N) 

Air 

Rail 

Coach 

SHANGHAI (2N) 

Outbound 

Days 1-2: UK - Hangzhou 

Fly overnight to Shanghai and transfer by 

coach to Hangzhou (3 hours) where we 

will check into our hotel for three nights. 

Day 3: Hangzhou 

After breakfast, transfer to Hangzhou and 

enjoy lunch near the beautiful West Lake. 

In the afternoon take a relaxing cruise on 

the lake and explore the gardens. During 

the day you will enjoy a special presentation 

from Stuart Clark with the opportunity to 

ask questions about tomorrow’s eclipse.se. 

Day 4: ECLIPSE DAY 

After an early breakfast we depart by coach 

to the banks of the Qiantang River with the 

journey taking approximately one hour. 

There will be sufficient time to set up your 

astronomical equipment prior to viewing 

the spectacular eclipse.This will be followed 

by one of the highest tidal al bores ever 

experienced with the huge wave rushing up 

the river past our viewing site. Lunch is at a 

nearby restaurant before returning to 

Hangzhou. 

Day 5: Hangzhou - Suzhou 

After breakfast we depart by coach for 

Suzhou.The journey takes approximately 

two hours, and on arrival visit the famous 

Silk Museum. Suzhou is traditionally the 

centre of the Chinese silk industry and 

dates back 2,500 years. In the afternoon we 

enjoy a stroll in the 500-year-old Humble 

Administrator’s Garden followed by a visit 

to the Grand Canal, China’s most famous 

inland waterway. Stay overnight in Suzhou. 

Day 6-7: Suzhou - Shanghai 

Take a scenic train journey to Shanghai. 

The rest of the day is at leisure. The next 

morning we experience Shanghai on a 

City Tour, including the Bund and Museum. 

After lunch we will be taken by coach to 

the Old Town shopping district, which 

contains a colourful collection of shops and 

restaurants. Be sure to bargain! In the 

evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local 

hotpot restaurant. 

Day 8: Shanghai - UK 

After breakfast you will be transferred to 

the Maglev Railway Station for an exciting 

train ride to Shanghai Airport by a magnetic 

levitation train which operates at speeds up 

to 268 mph. We board our return flight to 

the UK arriving home later the same day 

filled with many happy memories. 

Price based on London Heathrow departure 

No regional departure supplement with Emirates* 

Hotel single supplement from £220 

Land only from £990 

*subject to availability 


Pre- and post-tour accommodation available 





Suzhou


You can also see this spectacular event on many of our classic tours.These tours follow the normal 

routes, but are conveniently timed to be in Shanghai or Hangzhou on the day of the eclipse. 

What a great reason to visit China in 2009! 

On the morning of the eclipse you will be transferred to an unobstructed site to view 

the spectacular event. In both Hangzhou and Shanghai it will be possible to see totality for 

over 5 minutes (weather permitting). What an amazing addition to these fascinating tours! 

Tour Departs Viewing Site Days Price From Page 

China Highlights 17 Jul 09 Hangzhou 27 £2,690 16 

Grand Tour of China 29 Jun 09 Hangzhou 27 £2,890 18 

Magnificent China 03 Jul 09 Shanghai 21 £2,690 20 

Wonders of China 08 Jul 09 Shanghai 16 £2,390 22 

Classic China 20 Jul 09 Shanghai 22 £2,690 24 

Glories of China 20 Jul 09 Shanghai 14 £2,090 28 

A China Experience 19 Jul 09 Shanghai 10 £1,790 29 

Ancient China 06 Jul 09 Shanghai 18 £2,290 33 

See the relevant brochure pages for full itineraries and please be aware that there may be 

slight modifications to normal touring while in Hangzhou or Shanghai. 

Eclipse Easy Stay 

From £290 – 4 Days/3 Nights 

Monday 20 July 2009 - Thursday 23 July 2009 

Day 1: Arrive Shanghai.Transfer from the 

airport to your 4 star hotel. 

Day 2: Visit the famous historical riverfront 

area known as The Bund, the superb 

antiquities and arts of the Shanghai Museum 

and then head to the Old Town where 

cobbled streets are lined with traditional 

shops. Finally enjoy a relaxing walk through 

the Yu Gardens. (B,L) 

Day 3: Join our group to view the eclipse 

at our Shanghai viewing site. (B,L) 

Day 4: Transfer to the airport. (B) 

From £290 per person twin share. 

From £490 single passenger. 

Additional nights in Shanghai from £50pp 

twin share (£95 single) including breakfast. 

Shanghai 

Suzhou Day Tour 

Enjoy a private day tour to the Garden City 

of Suzhou. Visit the Humble Administrator’s 

Garden, the Master of the Net’s Garden, 

a Silk Factory and take a cruise on the 

Grand Canal. Lunch included. From £90 per 

person based on two or more passengers. 


Add further days in Shanghai and tours in other 

parts of the country to complete your eclipse 

experience in China! 


P16 

BEIJING (4N) 

Overnight Train (1N) 

Xian (2N) Suzhou (1N) 

Overnight 

Train (1N) Hangzhou (2N) 

Chengdu (3N) Chongqing (1N) 

Dazu (1N)Guilin 

(2N) 

Air 

Rail 

Coach 

Cruise 

Kunming (2N) 

Yangshuo (1N) 


SHANGHAI (4N) 

Inbound (1N) 

All International airfares, all transportation, 

departure taxes and current fuel 

surcharges, accommodation, all meals, 

entrance fees, guides and daily tours. 

Visa fees for UK passport holders are 

also included. 

We have special arrangements to 

simplify tipping (p4). 

Departures & Prices 

Depart UK Arrive UK Price 

06 Sep 2008 02 Oct 2008 £2,490 

13 Sep 09 Oct £2,490 

20 Sep 16 Oct £2,490 

04 Oct 30 Oct £2,390 

18 Oct 13 Nov £2,290 

01 Nov 27 Nov £2,190 

15 Nov 11 Dec £1,990 

28 Feb 2009 26 Mar 2009 £2,190 

21 Mar 16 Apr £2,390 

04 Apr 30 Apr £2,790 

18 Apr 14 May £2,590 

09 May 04 Jun £2,590 

16 May 11 Jun £2,590 

13 Jun 09 Jul £2,590 

27 Jun 23 Jul £2,590 

17 Jul 12 Aug £2,690 

08 Aug 03 Sep £2,790 

22 Aug 17 Sep £2,790 

05 Sep 01 Oct £2,690 

12 Sep 08 Oct £2,690 

26 Sep 22 Oct £2,690 

10 Oct 05 Nov £2,590 

24 Oct 19 Nov £2,590 

07 Nov 03 Dec £2,390 

14 Nov 10 Dec £2,190 

Departs Saturday and Returns Thursday 

Total Solar Eclipse 

This tour Departs Friday and Returns Wednesday 

Prices are based on departures from London 

Heathrow with British Airways or Heathrow 

Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and 

Glasgow with Emirates 

Single supplement from £380. No supplement 

if you are willing to share (see page 5) 

Land only - from £1,490. Shanghai - Beijing 

Tipping Payable locally US$ 83 (see page 4) 


Pre-and-post-tour accommodation available 





China 

HIGHLIGHTS 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Terracotta 

Warriors 

Eight Ancient Cities on our Best 

Value Tour 

From £1,990 - 27 Days - Fully Inclusive from the UK 

Journey through China’s major sights and attractions; from the modern 

elegance of its cities, to the untainted charm of its local people, to its 

spectacular landscapes.This tour is perfectly suited for the first time 

visitor and highlights include the stunning garden cities of Suzhou and 

Hangzhou, the spectacular Li River and Chengdu’s adorable Pandas. 

All included from just £74 per day! 

HANGZHOU 

Shopping Temples & Cruise Buddhist Pandas Great Wall Cultural 

Palaces 

Site 

Shows 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Solar 

Eclipse 

22 Jul 2009


Fly to the exciting and cosmopolitan city of 

Shanghai, where we will be met by our Tour 

Captain and enjoy a welcoming dinner. Explore 

the beautiful Yu Gardens, Shanghai Museum 

and the fascinating Old Town. Explore the 

unique 1920’s style Shikumen buildings in the 

Xintiandi area. 

Day 4: Suzhou 

Drive to Suzhou, the ‘Venice of the East’ to 

visit two of its finest oriental gardens: the 

Humble Administrator’s Garden and the 

Master of the Nets Garden. Also enjoy a 

cruise on the Grand Canal and visit a local 

Silk Mill. 

Days 5-6: Hangzhou 

Travel by coach to beautiful Hangzhou, one of 

China’s former imperial capitals. We visit the 

local markets and enjoy an oriental tea-tasting. 

Next, visit the Temple of Inspired Seclusion and 

the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Relax as we cruise 

on the West Lake. 

Day 7: Wuzhen - Shanghai 

Travel by coach to Wuzhen to mix with 

charismatic locals as we enjoy a leisurely 

walking tour of the intricate system of canals, 

ancient pavilions and overhead bridges. 

Days 8-9: Shanghai 

Visit the famous Bund and shop along Nanjing 

Road. Say farewell to Shanghai with an evening 

cruise on the panoramic Huangpu River. 

The following morning explore the Pudong 

area before flying to Guilin. 

Days 10-11: Li River Cruise - Yangshuo 

Cruise the spectacular Li River. Relax and 

enjoy the views of stunning limestone 

columns that tower above the river, as we 

travel to the picturesque town of Yangshuo 

for the night. Return to Guilin visiting 

Mt Diecai en-route. 

Days 12-13: Guilin - Kunming 

Visit the stunning Reed Flute Caves before 

flying to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan 

Province. Sample the famous ‘Across the 

Bridge Noodles’. A full day tour of 

the picturesque Stone Forest, where 

vast surreal limestone columns reach 

upwards into the heavens. 

Day 14: Kunming - Chongqing 

Admire the Western Hills, known 

as the ‘Sleeping Beauty Hills’, 

resembling a woman’s prone body 

wrapping around the Dianchi Lake. 

Fly to Chongqing. 

Day 15: Chongqing - Dazu 

Enjoy a city tour of Erlin Park, 

the People’s Hall and the 

General Stilwell Museum. Drive 

to Dazu, home to some of the 

most fascinating rock carvings 

in the world; see the Beishan 

Frescoes. 


Day 16: Dazu - Chengdu 

Visit the Baodin Stone Carvings, before 

driving on to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan 

Province.The area is renowned for its lush 

and dramatic landscapes as well as its cuisine. 

This evening enjoy a tasty Sichuan meal. 

Day 17: Chengdu - Leshan 

Today we visit the remarkable Grand 

Buddha at Leshan, the world’s largest stonecarved 

Buddhist statue. We take a short 

boat trip to view the statue from the river 

and admire the head from the clifftop. 

Days 18-19: Chengdu 

Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see 

them being reared in spectacular wooded 

surroundings. A city tour of Chengdu is 

followed by an overnight sleeper train 

to Xian. 

Days 20-22: Xian 

Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda, followed 

by a traditional Shui Jiao dinner. The next 

day admire the world famous life-size 

Terracotta Warriors, followed by a visit to 

the ancient city wall. A live performance of 

Tang Dynasty dancing this evening. Other 

attractions include the renowned Shaanxi 

Museum and the lively Muslim Quarter 

where we explore the Great Mosque and 

the Islamic food markets before our 

overnight sleeper train to Beijing. 


Visit the majestic Forbidden City, the largest 

and best preserved collection of ancient 

buildings in the world, and stroll across 

Tiananmen Square, before enjoying local 

‘Peking Duck’ for dinner. Walk along the 

Great Wall, marvel at the unique Temple of 

Heaven and the exquisite Summer Palace, 

then a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic Show 

the next day.Visit the Lama Temple followed 

by free time to shop in the silk markets. 


Fly to the UK, arriving home later the same 

day filled with many happy memories. 

Grand Buddha 

The Leshan Grand 

Buddha was built 

during the Tang 

Dynasty (618-907). It is 

carved out of a cliff face 

that lies at the confluence 

of the Minjiang, Dadu and 

Qingyi rivers in the south 

of Sichuan Province. The stone sculpture faces Mount 

Emei with the rivers flowing beneath his feet. 

Construction was started in 713 AD by a monk named 

Haitong in the hope that the Buddha would calm the 

turbulent waters - in fact so much stone was deposited 

into the river that it did soothe the water. The 

Buddha is 71 metres high, his shoulders 28 

metres wide and a person can sit on his 

smallest toenail. 


P18 

Xian (2N) 

BEIJING (4N) 

Yangtze 

River Cruise (4N) 


Chongqing Yichang 

Dali (2N) 

Guilin (2N) 

Air 

Rail 

Cruise 

Coach 


Suzhou (1N) 

Hangzhou (2N) 

Yangshuo (1N) 

Kunming (3N) 


Inbound (1N) 





Visa fees for UK passport holders are also 

included. 

We have special arrangements to simplify 

tipping (p4). 



03 Sep 2008 29 Sep 2008 £2,690 

10 Sep 06 Oct £2,690 

17 Sep 13 Oct £2,690 

24 Sep 20 Oct £2,690 

01 Oct 27 Oct £2,560 

08 Oct 03 Nov £2,560 

15 Oct 10 Nov £2,560 

22 Oct 17 Nov £2,560 

29 Oct 24 Nov £2,560 

05 Nov 01 Dec £2,490 

12 Nov 08 Dec £2,390 

11 Mar 2009 06 Apr 2009 £2,490 

18 Mar 13 Apr £2,590 

01 Apr 27 Apr £2,790 

08 Apr 04 May £2,990 

15 Apr 11 May £2,790 

29 Apr 25 May £2,790 

06 May 01 Jun £2,790 

13 May 08 Jun £2,790 

20 May 15 Jun £2,790 

27 May 22 Jun £2,790 

10 Jun 06 Jul £2,790 

29 Jun 25 Jul £2,890 

15 Jul 10 Aug £2,890 

05 Aug 31 Aug £2,990 

19 Aug 14 Sep £2,990 

02 Sep 28 Sep £2,890 

09 Sep 05 Oct £2,890 

16 Sep 12 Oct £2,890 

23 Sep 19 Oct £2,890 

07 Oct 02 Nov £2,790 

14 Oct 09 Nov £2,790 

28 Oct 23 Nov £2,690 

04 Nov 30 Nov £2,590 

11 Nov 07 Dec £2,490 

SHANGHAI (3N) 

Departs Wednesday and Returns Monday 


Suzhou and Hangzhou are reversed for this departure. 

This tour Departs Monday and Returns Saturday. 


Heathrow with British Airways or Heathrow, 



Single supplement from £560. No supplement if 

you are willing to share (see page 5) 

Land only - from £1,890. Beijing - Shanghai 

Tipping. Payable locally US$83 (see page 4) 







Beautiful 

Scenery 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Grand 

TOUR OF CHINA 

Temples & 

Palaces 

Solar 

Eclipse 

22 Jul 2009 

Great Wall 

Yangtze 

Cruise 

Shopping 

A Tour That Sees Everything 

Pandas Cultural Terracotta 

Show Warriors 


An all encompassing programme that captures not only the 

essence of China but explores its fascinating historical, cultural and 

physical attributes.This tour is ideal for those travellers wishing to 

experience more of China in one comprehensive visit. Experience 

Beijing, Imperial Xian and cruise the Yangtze.You will also see the 

cuddly Pandas in Chongqing, cosmopolitan Shanghai, beautiful 

Yunnan Province and the wonders of Guilin’s Li River. 

‘CORMORANT FISHING’ AT SUNSET

Days 1-6: UK - Beijing 

Fly to Beijing where our Tour Captain will 

greet us. Sample the local delicacy, ‘Peking 

Duck’ as our welcoming dinner. Stroll 

through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman 

Mao’s Mausoleum and the Forbidden City, 

the largest and best preserved collection of 

ancient buildings in China. Walk on the 

Great Wall and visit the unique Temple of 

Heaven. Shop at the bustling markets and 

tour the Summer Palace before enjoying a 

Chinese Acrobatic Show. Lastly enjoy a walk 

along Liulichang’s ancient shop fronts and 

calligraphy market before our overnight 

sleeper train to Xian. 


Arrive in Xian in the morning and visit 

the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the 

renowned Shaanxi Museum, home to 

thousands of priceless relics, before walking 

through the lively Muslim Quarter and its 

fascinating Islamic food markets to visit the 

Great Mosque. A local speciality 

meal of Shui Jiao dumplings 

tonight.Tomorrow visit the 

archaeological wonder that is 

the Terracotta Warriors and one 

of the few remaining ancient 

City Walls. End your day with a 

performance of traditional Tang 


Days 9-12: Xian - Yangtze 

River Cruise 

Fly to Wuhan and transfer by 

coach (6 hrs) to board our 

Yangtze River Cruise vessel. 

Enjoy a tour of the Three 

Gorges Dam, before sailing 

upstream and sampling 

some of the most beautiful 

scenery in the world! Take 

a side-trip to the striking 

Shennong Stream. 

Days 13-14: Chongqing - Kunming 

We disembark from our cruise this morning 

to visit the new Panda House at Chongqing 

Zoo before flying on to Kunming. Sample 

the famous “Across the Bridge Noodles” 

tonight.The following morning we travel to 

the Stone Forest for a full day tour of the 

stunning limestone columns. 

Days 15-17: Dali 

Drive to enchanting Dali.The next day relax 

and cruise on stunning Erhai Lake, enjoy a 

traditional tea tasting, visit the Three Pagodas 

and explore Dali’s Ancient Quarter.The 

following morning we visit Xizhou Village to 

explore the bustling local market and the 

Yen Family House, an ancient courtyard 

home, before returning to Kunming. 

Day 18: Kunming - Guilin 

Visit the Bird and Flower Market before our 

afternoon flight to beautiful Guilin. 


Days 19-21: Li River Cruise 

- Yangshuo - Guilin 

Relax on the spectacular Li River Cruise, 

enjoying the breathtaking landscape, as we 

travel to the town of Yangshuo. Next day 

we visit colourful local markets and walk 

through this charming town then return to 

Guilin to visit Mt Diecai for views of the 

surrounding Karst landscape.The following 

morning we visit the dramatic Reed Flute 

Caves before flying to Shanghai. 

Days 22-23: Shanghai - Suzhou 

Experience Shanghai, the ‘Paris of the East’, 

with visits to the majestic Yu Gardens and 

the Old Town, the Shanghai Museum and 

the famous Bund. 

Tomorrow travel to the city of Suzhou, 

famous for its exquisite gardens and silk 

production. We visit a local silk mill, followed 

by a cruise on the ancient Grand Canal 

and a visit to some of the finest Oriental 

gardens in China. Overnight in Suzhou. 

Terracotta Warriors 

Regarded as being 

the eighth wonder of 

the world, the life-size 

terracotta warriors and 

horses are a collection of 

ancient military figures 

located near the Mausoleum 

of the First Qin Emperor. 

The Terracotta Army was 

discovered in March 1974 

by local farmers drilling a 

water well to the east of Mount Lishan, near Xian, in 

Shaanxi Province.Their purpose was to help rule another 

empire with Shi Huangdi in the afterlife. 

Consequently, they are also sometimes referred 

to as “Qin’s Armies”. 

Days 24-25: Hangzhou 

By coach to beautiful Hangzhou.Visit the 

local markets and experience an Oriental 

tea tasting. Next day we enjoy the 

Temple of Inspired Seclusion and the 

Six Harmonies Pagoda, then relax on a 

tranquil West Lake cruise. 

Days 26-27: Shanghai - UK 

This afternoon we explore the unique 

1920’s style Shikumen buildings and in 

the evening enjoy a Huangpu River 

cruise as our farewell celebration. 

The following day fly home arriving the 

same day filled with many happy 

memories. 


Air 

Cruise 

Coach 











Departs Sunday and returns Saturday. 


This tour Departs Friday and Returns Thursday 


P20 

Xian (2N) 

BEIJING (4N) 

Suzhou (1N) 

Chengdu (2N) 

Yangtze River 

Cruise (4N) 

SHANGHAI (3N) 


Leshan 

Yichang 

Chongqing 

Guilin (2N) 

Yangshuo (1N) 


07 Sep 2008 27 Sep 2008 £2,560 

14 Sep 04 Oct £2,560 

21 Sep 11 Oct £2,560 

28 Sep 18 Oct £2,560 

05 Oct 25 Oct £2,490 

12 Oct 01 Nov £2,390 

19 Oct 08 Nov £2,390 

02 Nov 22 Nov £2,290 

15 Mar 2009 04 Apr 2009 £2,390 

29 Mar 18 Apr £2,590 

05 Apr 25 Apr £2,790 

12 Apr 02 May £2,590 

19 Apr 09 May £2,590 

03 May 23 May £2,590 

10 May 30 May £2,590 

17 May 06 Jun £2,590 

31 May 20 Jun £2,590 

07 Jun 27 Jun £2,590 

03 Jul 23 Jul £2,690 

02 Aug 22 Aug £2,790 

23 Aug 12 Sep £2,790 

06 Sep 26 Sep £2,690 

13 Sep 03 Oct £2,690 

20 Sep 10 Oct £2,690 

27 Sep 17 Oct £2,690 

04 Oct 24 Oct £2,590 

11 Oct 31 Oct £2,590 

18 Oct 07 Nov £2,590 

01 Nov 21 Nov £2,390 





Single supplement - from £470. No supplement if 




Inbound (1N) 






Magnificent 

CHINA 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Great Wall 

Buddhist 

Sites 

Shopping 

Terracotta 

Warriors 

An Extension of 

China’s Wonders 

Pandas Cultural 

Show 

From £2,290 – 21 Days – 


Our Wonders of China tour is 

extremely popular, so an 

extension to this itinerary results 

in a ‘Magnificent’ tour. Spend some 

extra time in the fascinating 

cities of Beijing and Shanghai 

as well as visiting the 

charming garden city of 

Suzhou.You will also visit 

the Giant Panda Reserve 

at Chengdu, the Grand 

Buddha in Leshan, the 

Great Wall, the Terracotta 

Warriors and cruise on the 

spectacular Yangtze River. 

GIANT PANDA 

Solar 

Eclipse 

22 Jul 2009 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Yangtze 

Cruise 

Temples & 

Palaces


Fly to Beijing for 4 unforgettable nights. 

The next day we stroll through Tiananmen 

Square, the world’s largest public square, 

followed by a visit to the Forbidden City, 

the largest and best preserved collection 

of ancient buildings in China. Our evening 

meal includes the delicious specialty ‘Peking 

Duck’. Enjoy a walk on the Great Wall, a 

highlight of any trip to China and tour the 

unique Temple of Heaven. End your stay in 

Beijing with a shopping spree at the bustling 

Markets and a visit to the exquisite 

Summer Palace.The final evening 

will be spent enjoying a Chinese 

Acrobatic Show. 

Day 6: Beijing - Xian 

Fly to ancient Xian where we visit 

the priceless relics of the Shaanxi 

Provincial Museum before 

enjoying a traditional Shui Jiao 

dumpling meal. 

Day 7: Xian 

Visit the most important 

archaeological discovery of the 

20th Century, the life-size 

Terracotta Warriors, followed 

by the Ancient City Wall. 

Stroll through the lively Muslim 

Quarter to visit the Great 

Mosque and explore the Islamic 

food markets. Complete the day 

with an evening performance of Tang 


Days 8-11: Yangtze River Cruise 

End our stay in Xian with a visit to the 

Little Wild Goose Pagoda before flying to 

Wuhan.Transfer by coach (6 hrs approx) 

to board our Yangtze River Cruise 

vessel. Marvel at the magnificent Three 

Gorges Dam and cruise through some 

of the most beautiful scenery in the 

world. We take some shore excursions 

to visit the captivating temples and statues 

of the ‘Ghost City’ in Fengdu. We will 

either travel up the Shennong Stream 

in a ‘pea pod’ boat or explore the lesser 

Three Gorges. 

Days 12-13: Chengdu - Pandas - Leshan 

We disembark our cruise ship and transfer 

to Chengdu.Take a half day city tour and 

enjoy a meal of Sichuan cuisine.Tomorrow 

morning we visit the famous Panda Reserve 

to view these adorable animals being reared 

in wooded surroundings reminiscent of 

their natural habitat.Then we take an 

excursion to Leshan to see the world’s 

largest carved stone Buddha, whose 

construction began in 713AD and was 

completed in 803AD. 

Day 14: Chengdu - Guilin 

Fly to beautiful Guilin for an overnight stay. 

On arrival we visit Mt Diecai for spectacular 

views of the limestone landscape. 


Day 15: Li River Cruise - Yangshuo 

Cruise up the Li River and enjoy 

breathtaking views of this unique landscape 

as we travel to the charming town of 

Yangshuo. A walk along the cobblestone 

streets this evening. 

Day 16: Yangshuo - Guilin 

Visit the colourful local markets before 

returning to Guilin for a visit to the beautiful 

Reed Flute Caves and its stunning stalactites 

and stalagmites. 

Chengdu Panda Reserve 

The Chengdu 

Research Base is one 

of the largest giant 

panda reserves in the 

world. Conveniently 

located just outside the city, 

the reserve is home to fifty 

of the adorable creatures 

living in surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. 

Here you can walk through areas of trees and bamboo 

to find pandas, feeding, playing or just taking it easy. In the 

informative museum you will discover the more serious 

nature of the reserve.This is a breeding centre whose 

prime aim is to ensure the survival of these rare 

creatures in captivity and ultimately reintroduce 

giant pandas into the wild. 

Days 17-18: Guilin - Suzhou - Shanghai 

Fly to Shanghai and transfer by coach to 

the charming garden city of Suzhou. Stay 

overnight and visit a Silk Mill, cruise the 

ancient Grand Canal and see classical oriental 

gardens before driving on to stay in Shanghai. 


We view the superb antiquities and fine 

arts of the Shanghai Museum, wander 

around the People’s Square and enjoy 

traditional Shanghai cuisine tonight.Visit 

the beautiful Yu gardens, fascinating old 

town and the famous Bund.The following 

day visit the Pudong area and explore the 

unique 1920’s style Shikumen buildings. 

End your stay in Shanghai with a stunning 

Huangpu River Cruise. 


Board our flight to the UK arriving home the 

same day filled with many happy memories. 

Banyan Lake Pagodas, Guilin 












P22 

Xian (2N) 

BEIJING (3N) 

SHANGHAI (2N) 

Yangtze River Cruise (4N) Wuhan 

Chongqing Yichang 

Air 

Cruise 

Coach 

Guilin (2N) 

Yangshuo (1N) 

Departure Dates 2008 Price 

03 Sep - 18 Sep 07 Sep - 22 Sep £2,290 

10 Sep - 25 Sep 14 Sep - 29 Sep 

17 Sep - 02 Oct 21 Sep - 06 Oct 

24 Sep - 09 Oct 28 Sep - 13 Oct 

01 Oct - 16 Oct 05 Oct - 20 Oct £2,230 

08 Oct - 23 Oct 12 Oct - 27 Oct 

15 Oct - 30 Oct 

22 Oct - 06 Nov 

19 Oct - 03 Nov £2,190 

26 Oct - 10 Nov 02 Nov - 17 Nov £2,130 

09 Nov - 24 Nov £2,090 

16 Nov - 01 Dec £1,990 

Departure Dates 2009 Price 

Departs Sunday and Returns Monday or 

Departs Wednesday and Returns Thursday 


Inbound (1N) 

08 Mar - 23 Mar 11 Mar - 26 Mar £2,190 

22 Mar - 06 Apr 29 Mar - 13 Apr £2,290 

05 Apr - 20 Apr £2,490 

12 Apr - 27 Apr 15 Apr - 30 Apr £2,290 

26 Apr - 11 May 06 May - 21 May 

13 May - 28 May 17 May - 01 Jun 

24 May - 08 Jun 27 May - 11 Jun 

07 Jun - 22 Jun 14 Jun - 29 Jun 

21 Jun - 06 Jul 28 Jun - 13 Jul 

08 Jul - 23 Jul 12 Jul - 27 Jul £2,390 

19 Jul - 03 Aug 

26 Jul - 10 Aug 02 Aug - 17 Aug £2,560 

09 Aug - 24 Aug 16 Aug - 31 Aug 

23 Aug - 07 Sep 

30 Aug - 14 Sep 02 Sep - 17 Sep £2,390 

06 Sep - 21 Sep 13 Sep - 28 Sep 

20 Sep - 05 Oct 23 Sep - 08 Oct 

27 Sep - 12 Oct 

04 Oct - 19 Oct 11 Oct - 26 Oct £2,290 

18 Oct - 02 Nov 25 Oct - 09 Nov 

01 Nov - 16 Nov 08 Nov - 23 Nov £2,190 

15 Nov - 30 Nov £2,090 








Tipping. Payable locally US$60pp (see page 4) 

Wonders 

OF CHINA 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Great Wall Shopping Terracotta Cultural Pandas Yangtze Temples & 

Warriors Show 

Cruise Palaces 

The Most Popular Sights 


Combining China’s best tours, this popular itinerary offers an overview 

of the most revered cities and attractions China has to offer, such as 

Beijing, the Great Wall, Xian and the UNESCO listed Terracotta 

Warriors.There is also an opportunity to enjoy the striking scenery 

along a 4 night Yangtze River Cruise and to visit the new Panda House 

in Chongqing Zoo. Experience the incredible landscapes of Guilin and 

Yangshuo and enjoy a cruise down the Li River. The tour ends with 

2 nights in spectacular Shanghai known as the “Paris of the East”. 

LI RIVER, GUILIN 

Solar 

Eclipse 

22 Jul 2009


Fly to Beijing where our National Tour 

Captain greets us. Next morning stroll 

through famous Tiananmen Square, past 

Chairman Mao’s mausoleum to the 

Forbidden City, the largest and best 

preserved collection of ancient 

buildings in China, visit the 

unique Temple of Heaven. 

Our welcome dinner will include 

a sample of the speciality Peking 

Duck. Next morning enjoy a 

walk on the Great Wall, which 

stretches for more than 5,000 

kms. Afterwards admire the 

beauty of the Summer Palace, 

before enjoying a Chinese 

Acrobatic Show in the evening. 

Days 5-6: Beijing - Xian 

We fly to Xian.Visit the 

priceless relics at the Shaanxi 

Museum before a traditional 

Shui Jiao dumpling meal tonight. 

Next morning be amazed by 

the Terracotta Warriors, built 

over 2000 years ago to 

accompany Emperor Qin 

Shihuang into the afterlife, 

before moving on to the 

Ancient City Wall. We stroll through the 

lively Muslim Quarter to visit the Great 

Mosque and explore the Islamic food 

markets. Round the evening off with a 

performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. 

Day 7: Xian - Yangtze River Cruise 

Fly to Wuhan.Transfer by coach (6 hours) 

to board our Yangtze River Cruise vessel. 


Tour the Three Gorges Dam and view 

some of the most beautiful scenery in the 

world. We enjoy various shore excursions 

along the way and either explore the 

Lesser Three Gorges or travel up the 

Shennong stream in a “pea pod” boat. 

We also visit the captivating temples 

& statues of the ‘Ghost City’ in Fengdu. 

Day 11: Chongqing - Guilin 

Disembark from our cruise ship this 

morning to visit the Panda House at 

Chongqing Zoo, home to some of the most 

adorable animals in China, before flying on 

to Guilin for an overnight stay. 

Day 12: Li River Cruise - Yangshuo 

Relax on the Li River Cruise to Yangshuo. 

Our journey takes us past tranquil 

farming scenes and picturesque villages. 

Take a glimpse at the stunning limestone 

columns that tower above the river 

creating magical landscapes.The small 

town of Yangshuo where we stay for the 

night is set in the lush green rice paddies 

of Southern China. 


Day 13: Yangshuo - Guilin 

Visit the colourful local markets before 

returning to Guilin, where we will visit the 

stunning stalactites and stalagmites of the 

Reed Flute Caves. 

Li River Cruise/Yangshuo 

The Li River or Li 

Jiang, in Guangxi 

Province, flows 

through Guilin and 

Yangshuo down into the 

western tributary of the 

Pearl River in Wuzhou. 

The highlight of the 437 kilometre Li River lies between 

Guilin and Yangshuo.The 83 kilometre watercourse is 

flanked on both sides by bizarre towering peaks, with 

crystal clear water meandering through it. 

It is known as the “hundred mile gallery”.A cruise 

excursion down the Li River to Yangshuo is like sailing 

down an undulating jade belt encircled by green 

mountains. Famous sights along the river include Jingping 

Mountain,Wangfu Mountain, Banbiandu and Guanyan. 

Yangshuo is rural and real China in a picturesque 

surrounding.A highlight of the tour and most 

travellers favourite place! 

Days 14-15: Guilin - Shanghai 

Fly to Shanghai, the ‘Paris of the East’. 

Marvel at the superb antiquities and 

fine arts of the Shanghai Museum and 

wander around the People’s Square. 

The next day we further explore the city 

with visits to the Yu Gardens, the Old Town 

and the famous Bund. We also visit the 

Pudong area and explore Xintiandi, with 

its unique 1920’s style “Shikumen” buildings. 

Complete your Shanghai stay with 

an evening cruise on the panoramic 

Huangpu River. 


Board our flight to the UK arriving home 

later the same day filled with many happy 

memories. 

Private Tour Supplements 

Regular Tour Hotels from £200 per person 

4 Star Hotels from £400 per person 








Air 

Rail 

Cruise 

Coach 











Departs Monday and Returns Monday 








P24 

Xian (2N) 

BEIJING (3N) 


SHANGHAI (2N) 

Yangtze 

River Cruise (4N) 


Lijiang (2N) Chongqing Yichang 

Guilin (2N) 

Kunming (3N) 

Outbound (1N) 


01 Sep 2008 22 Sep 2008 £2,490 

08 Sep 29 Sep £2,490 

15 Sep 06 Oct £2,490 

22 Sep 13 Oct £2,490 

29 Sep 20 Oct £2,490 

06 Oct 27 Oct £2,490 

13 Oct 03 Nov £2,490 

27 Oct 17 Nov £2,430 

10 Nov 01 Dec £2,390 

16 Mar 2009 06 Apr 2009 £2,390 

30 Mar 20 Apr £2,590 

20 Apr 11 May £2,590 

11 May 01 Jun £2,590 

18 May 08 Jun £2,590 

01 Jun 22 Jun £2,590 

22 Jun 13 Jul £2,590 

20 Jul 10 Aug £2,690 

03 Aug 24 Aug £2,790 

24 Aug 14 Sep £2,690 

07 Sep 28 Sep £2,690 

14 Sep 05 Oct £2,690 

21 Sep 12 Oct £2,690 

28 Sep 19 Oct £2,690 

12 Oct 02 Nov £2,590 

19 Oct 09 Nov £2,590 

16 Nov 07 Dec £2,390 

Prices based on London Heathrow departures with 

British Airways 

See page 9 for alternative & regional flight choices 



Land only - from £1,890. Shanghai - Kunming 


HIGH ALTITUDE 

The Jade Dragon Mountain is at 4500m 

Inbound (1N) 

Classic 

CHINA 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Great Wall Terracotta 

Warriors 

Yangtze 

Cruise 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Pandas Cultural 

Shows 

Temples & 

Palaces 

China’s Finest Scenery and Sights 


This tour encompasses China’s must see attractions; from the 

spectacular natural scenery of the Yangtze River and Yunnan 

Province, to the treasure trove of ancient and modern sights 

revealed in its cities. Experience the wonders of Xian, Beijing and 

Shanghai as well as meeting some cuddly Pandas in Chongqing and 

wander the cobbled streets of Lijiang’s old town. 

XIAN CITY WALL 

Solar 

Eclipse 

22 Jul 2009


Fly to the ‘Paris of the East’ to be greeted 

by our National Tour Captain. We 

experience this exciting city with visits to 

the Yu Gardens, the Old Town and the 

Bund. We finish the evening with a dinner 

of sumptuous Shanghai cuisine. 

Next day we visit the Shanghai Museum 

and the Pudong area. We also have the 

opportunity to explore the Xintiandi 

quarter with its 1920’s style ‘Shikumen’ 

buildings. In the evening enjoy a stunning 

Huangpu River cruise. 


A morning flight, then 4 days to enjoy 

Beijing. Our sightseeing includes the 

exquisite Summer Palace followed by an 

evening dinner which includes the local 

delicacy ‘Peking Duck’. Enjoy a walk 

on the Great Wall and tour the 

unique Temple of Heaven, which is 

the largest existing temple in China. 

We then enjoy an evening 

performance of Chinese acrobatics. 

Next day take a stroll through 

famous Tiananmen Square, past 

Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum before 

exploring the Forbidden City, the 

largest and best preserved 

collection of ancient buildings 

in China. 


Shop at the famous Markets before 

boarding our overnight sleeper train 

to Xian.Visit the Little Wild Goose 

Pagoda and the renowned Shaanxi 

Museum. We will also walk through 

the lively Muslim Quarter, and visit 

the Great Mosque. A traditional 

Shui Jiao dinner awaits in the 

evening.The following day we 

explore one of the most significant 

archaeological discoveries of the 20th 

Century – the Terracotta Warriors, and the 

ancient City Wall. Complete the 

day with a live performance of Tang 


Days 10-13: Xian - Yangtze River Cruise 

Fly to Wuhan & transfer by coach (approx 

6 hours) to board our Yangtze River 

Cruise vessel. We travel upstream and 

tour the impressive Three Gorges Dam 

before cruising on the mighty Yangtze River, 

the third longest in the world whilst enjoying 

the spectacular scenery of the Three 

Gorges. We can also take a side-trip to 

the Shennong Stream or the Lesser 

Three Gorges. 

Days 14-15: Li River Cruise 

We disembark from our cruise and visit 

the new Panda House at Chonqing Zoo 

before flying to beautiful Guilin. We take a 

relaxing cruise on the spectacular Li River 

to enjoy the stunning limestone columns 

that tower above the river, creating 

breathtaking landscapes. 


Days 16-17: Guilin - Kunming 

Visit the stunning Reed Flute Caves and 

Mt Diecai before boarding our flight to 

Kunming. Sample the region’s famous 

‘Across the Bridge’ noodles this evening. We 

enjoy a full day tour of the picturesque 

Stone Forest, where huge limestone columns 

form vast surreal shapes and images. 

Days18-19: Kunming - Lijiang 

Fly to Lijiang, a UNESCO world heritage 

site. Wander through the quaint cobbled 

streets and along the canals of the Old 

Quarter.This evening we enjoy the 

acclaimed Naxi Ancient Music Show. 

Tomorrow we visit one of the deepest 

gorges in the world – Tiger Leaping Gorge 

and enjoy its striking scenery. 

Lijiang/Tiger Leaping Gorge 

Tiger Leaping Gorge 

is a canyon on the 

Yangtze River located 

60km north of Lijiang in 

Yunnan Province.Around 

15km in length, the gorge is 

located where the river 

passes between 5,596 metre Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 

and 5,396 metre Haba Xueshan in a series of rapids under 

steep 2000 metre cliffs.A contender for the world’s 

deepest river canyon, legend has it that in order to escape 

from a hunter, a tiger jumped across the river at the 

narrowest point (still 25 metres wide), hence the name. 

The ancient town of Lijiang has a history of more than 

1,000 years.With an area of 1.4 square kilometres, 

it is inhabited by over 4,000 Naxi families.The wellpreserved 

ancient town boasts cobblestone streets, 

water canals and tea houses. In 1997 Lijiang was 

placed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

Day 20: Lijiang - Kunming 

A cable car takes us to one of the high 

meadows on spectacular Jade Dragon Snow 

Mountain, which soars to 18,000 feet. We 

also visit Black Dragon Pool before flying 

back to Kunming. 

Days 21-22: Kunming - UK 

Enjoy the morning at leisure before 

boarding our overnight flight to the UK via 

Hong Kong. Arrive home the next day filled 

with happy memories. 

Stone Forest 



BEIJING (3N) 

Xian (2N) 

SHANGHAI (2N) 

Chengdu (1N) Yichang 

Chongqing Yangtze River 

Cruise (4N) 

Air 

Cruise 

Coach 











01 Sep 2008 14 Sep 2008 £2,190 

08 Sep 21 Sep £2,190 

15 Sep 28 Sep £2,090 

22 Sep 05 Oct £2,090 

29 Sep 12 Oct £2,090 

06 Oct 19 Oct £1,990 

13 Oct 26 Oct £1,990 

20 Oct 02 Nov £1,990 

27 Oct 09 Nov £1,930 

03 Nov 16 Nov £1,890 

16 Mar 2009 29 Mar 2009 £1,990 

06 Apr 19 Apr £2,290 

20 Apr 03 May £2,090 

27 Apr 10 May £2,090 

04 May 17 May £2,090 

11 May 24 May £2,090 

18 May 31 May £2,090 

25 May 07 Jun £2,090 

01 Jun 14 Jun £2,090 

08 Jun 21 Jun £2,090 

03 Aug 16 Aug £2,290 

24 Aug 06 Sep £2,290 

07 Sep 20 Sep £2,190 

14 Sep 27 Sep £2,190 

21 Sep 04 Oct £2,190 

28 Sep 11 Oct £2,190 

05 Oct 18 Oct £2,090 

12 Oct 25 Oct £2,090 

19 Oct 01 Nov £2,090 

02 Nov 15 Nov £1,990 

Departs Monday and returns Sunday. 




P26 









Inbound (1N) 







Majestic 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

YANGTZE 

Great Wall Temples & Shopping Cultural Terracotta 

Palaces 

Shows Warriors 


This tour is designed for the visitor to experience the majesty of the 

Yangtze River as well as the treasures of its main cities in one 

comprehensive programme. Experience the dramatic natural landscapes 

of the Three Gorges as you sail along one of the world’s longest rivers. 

Commencing with Shanghai and then a four night Yangtze River cruise, 

the tour includes historical Xian, Beijing for the Great Wall and 

Forbidden City and a visit to the Panda Reserve in Chengdu. 


Fly to Shanghai and in the evening sample 

traditional Shanghai cuisine. We visit the 

beautiful Yu Gardens, Old Town, the Bund, 

Shanghai Museum, cross the Great Nanpu 

Bridge and tour Pudong. We explore the 

restored 1920’s style “Shikumen” buildings 

and enjoy a stunning Huangpu River 

evening cruise. 

Days 4-7: Shanghai - Yangtze 

River Cruise 

Fly to Yichang and transfer (approx 1 hr) 

to board our river cruise vessel for the 

next 4 nights. Enjoy a tour of the Three 

Gorges Dam before cruising on the 

mighty Yangtze River, passing through the 

spectacular Three Gorges and the equally 

dramatic Shennong Stream or the Lesser 

Three Gorges. 


Disembark in Chongqing and drive to 

Chengdu for an overnight stay. 

Days 9-10: 

Chengdu Panda Reserve - Xian 

Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see 

these endearing animals before flying to 

the historic city of Xian for 2 nights. 

This evening, feast on traditional Shui 

Jiao cuisine. Next day explore the most 


Pandas 

Yangtze 

Cruise 

YANGTZE RIVER 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

important archaeological discovery of the 

20th Century – the life-size Terracotta 

Warriors, followed by the Ancient City 

Wall. End your day with a performance of 

Tang Dynasty dancing. 


Today we see the Little Wild Goose 

Pagoda and Shaanxi Provincial Museum. 

Stroll through the lively Muslim 

Quarter to see the Great Mosque and 

explore the Islamic food markets. 

Later fly to Beijing, for 3 nights. 


We have two days to enjoy everything 

Beijing has to offer. Our welcoming 

dinner includes the delicacy ‘Peking Duck’. 

Next day we visit Tiananmen Square and 

pass Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum to the 


preserved collection of ancient buildings, 

as well as the exquisite Summer Palace. 

We walk on the Great Wall and tour the 

unique Temple of Heaven. Our evening 

entertainment will be a fascinating 

Chinese Acrobatic Show. 


Transfer to the airport to board our flight 

to the UK arriving home later the same 

day filled with happy memories. 

Experience the Total Solar Eclipse on a modified Majestic Yangtze tour. See page 13.

Air 

Cruise 

Coach 

BEIJING (3N) 











Departs Thursday and Returns Monday 

Outbound (1N) 

Xian (2N) Nanjing 

Inbound (1N) 

Yangtze River 

Chengdu (1N) 

Cruise (8N) SHANGHAI (2N) 

Chongqing Yichang Mt Huang 



04 Sep 2008 22 Sep 2008 £2,490 

18 Sep 06 Oct £2,490 

02 Oct 20 Oct £2,490 

16 Oct 03 Nov £2,390 

30 Oct 17 Nov £2,330 

13 Nov 01 Dec £2,290 

19 Mar 2009 06 Apr 2009 £2,390 

16 Apr 04 May £2,590 

14 May 01 Jun £2,590 

11 Jun 29 Jun £2,390 

06 Aug 24 Aug £2,990 

20 Aug 07 Sep £2,390 

03 Sep 21 Sep £2,590 

17 Sep 05 Oct £2,590 

01 Oct 19 Oct £2,590 

15 Oct 02 Nov £2,590 

12 Nov 30 Nov £2,290 

Prices are based on departures from Heathrow, 









Dubai extension from £219 (page 48) 

Extend your stay in Beijing (page 53) 


Grand 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

YANGTZE 

Temples & 

Palaces 

Pandas 

Cultural 

Shows 


Fly to Shanghai with Emirates where we will 

be greeted by our National Tour Captain 

and stay for 2 nights. 


See Shanghai with sightseeing tours of the 

beautiful Yu Gardens, Old Town and the 

famous Bund, also visit the restored area 

of Xintiandi and its 1920’s style “Shikumen” 

buildings. In the evening enjoy a stunning 

Huangpu River Cruise. The next day, enjoy 

the morning at leisure before transferring 

to the Victoria Prince Cruise Ship, sailing 

from Shanghai to Chongqing. 

Day 5: Nanjing 

Enjoy a full day tour of former imperial 

capital Nanjing. Return to our ship and 

continue our cruise up the Yangtze River. 

Day 6: Mt Huang 

Today’s program includes a shore excursion 

to Mt Huang, otherwise known as Yellow 

Mountain. 

Day 7: Wuhan 

Cruise to Wuhan and take an excursion to the 

Hubei Provincial Museum and other sights. 

Days 8-9: Yichang 

Continue cruising upstream toward Yichang, 

arriving the following day.We visit the Three 

Gorges Dam and then sail through the 

Gezhou Dam. 

Terracotta 

Warriors 


CRUISE SHIP ON THE YANGTZE RIVER 

Shopping Great Wall Yangtze 

Cruise 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 


A Cruising Indulgence for 8 nights on the Mighty Yangtze River 

through the Three Gorges in luxury aboard the Victoria Prince. 

The tour starts in cosmopolitan Shanghai before boarding our cruise 

ship.We also journey to historic Xian to see the famous Terracotta 

Warriors and Beijing for the Great Wall and Forbidden City. 

A highlight of this tour is a visit to the Panda Reserve in Chengdu. 

Day 10: Daning River Small Gorges 

Sail through Wu Gorge and take an 

excursion to the Daning River Small Gorges. 

Day 11: Fengdu 

Arrive early at Fengdu and take an excursion 

to the “Ghost City”. 

Days 12-13: Chengdu - Xian 

Visit the famous Panda Reserve in Chengdu. 

Later take a flight to Xian for a two night 

stay where tasty Shui Jiao cuisine awaits us. 

The next day we visit the most important 

archaeological discovery of the 20th Century, 

the Terracotta Warriors, followed by the 

ancient City Wall. Complete the day with a 

performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. 

Days 14-17: Xian - Beijing 

Fly to Beijing for 3 nights.We will have 

a chance to see the unique Temple of 

Heaven and in the evening enjoy a sample 

of the local delicacy, ‘Peking Duck’. 

Next day will include the Forbidden City, 

the largest and best preserved collection 

of ancient buildings in China, and a stroll 

through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman 

Mao’s Mausoleum. We later enjoy an evening 

Chinese Acrobatic Show.The following day 

will be spent visiting the Great Wall and the 

exquisite Summer Palace. 

Days 18-19: Beijing - UK 

Fly home to the UK arriving the following 

day filled with many happy memories. 


Xian (2N) 

Air 

Cruise 

Coach 




















P28 

BEIJING (4N) 

SHANGHAI (3N) 

Guilin (2N) 

Yangshuo (1N) 

Inbound (1N) 


06 Sep 2008 19 Sep 2008 £1,990 

13 Sep 26 Sep £1,990 

20 Sep 03 Oct £1,990 

27 Sep 10 Oct £1,990 

04 Oct 17 Oct £1,890 

11 Oct 24 Oct £1,890 

18 Oct 31 Oct £1,890 

25 Oct 07 Nov £1,890 

01 Nov 14 Nov £1,830 

08 Nov 21 Nov £1,790 

07 Mar 2009 20 Mar 2009 £1,890 

14 Mar 27 Mar £1,960 

28 Mar 10 Apr £1,960 

04 Apr 17 Apr £2,190 

18 Apr 01 May £1,990 

02 May 15 May £1,990 

09 May 22 May £1,990 

16 May 29 May £1,990 

30 May 12 Jun £1,990 

06 Jun 19 Jun £1,990 

13 Jun 26 Jun £1,990 

20 Jul 02 Aug £2,090 

01 Aug 14 Aug £2,190 

22 Aug 04 Sep £2,190 

05 Sep 18 Sep £2,060 

12 Sep 25 Sep £2,060 

19 Sep 02 Oct £2,060 

26 Sep 09 Oct £2,060 

03 Oct 16 Oct £2,060 

17 Oct 30 Oct £1,990 

24 Oct 06 Nov £1,990 

07 Nov 20 Nov £1,790 

Departs Saturday and returns Friday 


This tour Departs Monday and Returns Sunday 









Glories 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

OF CHINA 


Palaces 


Cruise 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

LI RIVER, GUILIN 


This popular tour was created to offer the very best of China in 

one compact and complete programme.You will see the best 

known sights in Beijing, the former imperial capital of Xian and 

cosmopolitan Shanghai. In addition, admire the landscapes of the 

Li River’s unique limestone mountains and charming countryside 

around Guilin and Yangshuo. 


Fly to Shanghai known as “The Paris of the 

East” and relax before beginning your 

explorations the next morning. See the 

Shanghai Museum and the famous Bund 

before enjoying a welcome dinner of 

traditional Shanghai cuisine. Next day visit Yu 

Gardens and Old Town, the Pudong area, 

explore Xintiandi with its 1920’s style 

“Shikumen” buildings. Enjoy a Huangpu River 

Cruise in the evening. 

Day 5: Shanghai - Guilin 

Morning at leisure before flying to 

beautiful Guilin. 


Relax on the spectacular Li River Cruise 

whilst enjoying the panoramic views of 

limestone formations towering above the 

river. Spend the night in Yangshuo and 

enjoy the colourful local markets before 

returning to Guilin where you will visit the 

Reed Flute Caves. 

Days 8-9: Guilin - Xian 

Visit Mt Diecai to view the dramatic 

landscape before flying to Xian to enjoy 

traditional Shui Jiao cuisine. 

The following day visit the archaeological 

phenomenon that is the Terracotta 

Warriors, followed by the Ancient City Wall. 

This evening enjoy a performance 

of Tang Dynasty dancing. 


Solar 

Eclipse 

22 Jul 2009 


Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda, the 

Shaanxi Museum and stroll through the 

lively Muslim Quarter to visit the Great 

Mosque and explore the Islamic Food 

Markets.Then fly to Beijing where you will 

enjoy a sample of delicious local speciality, 

‘Peking Duck’. Walk through Tiananmen 

Square, past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum to 

the Forbidden City, the largest and best 

preserved collection of ancient buildings in 

China. Walk the Great Wall, and tour the 

Temple of Heaven.The following morning 

take a rickshaw tour through traditional 

Hutongs before visiting the exquisite 

Summer Palace. Evening entertainment will 

be a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic Show. 


Board your flight to the UK arriving 

home later the same day filled with many 

happy memories. 

Yangshuo

Xian (2N) 

Air 

BEIJING (3N) 

SHANGHAI (3N) 











Departs Saturday and Returns Monday 

* This tour Departs Monday and Returns Wednesday 


This tour Departs Sunday and Returns Tuesday 

Inbound (1N) 


13 Sep 2008 22 Sep 2008 £1,690 

20 Sep 29 Sep £1,690 

27 Sep 06 Oct £1,690 

06 Oct* 15 Oct £1,590 

11 Oct 20 Oct £1,590 

18 Oct 27 Oct £1,590 

25 Oct 03 Nov £1,590 

01 Nov 10 Nov £1,590 

24 Jan 2009 02 Feb 2009 £1,490 

14 Feb 23 Feb £1,490 

21 Mar 30 Mar £1,690 

04 Apr 13 Apr £1,890 

25 Apr 04 May £1,690 

09 May 18 May £1,690 

23 May 01 Jun £1,690 

30 May 08 Jun £1,690 

06 Jun 15 Jun £1,690 

13 Jun 22 Jun £1,690 

19 Jul 28 Jul £1,790 

08 Aug 17 Aug £1,890 

22 Aug 31 Aug £1,890 

05 Sep 14 Sep £1,790 

12 Sep 21 Sep £1,790 

19 Sep 28 Sep £1,790 

03 Oct 12 Oct £1,690 

17 Oct 26 Oct £1,690 

31 Oct 09 Nov £1,590 



Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle 

and Glasgow with Emirates 



Land only - from £990. Shanghai - Beijing 











A China 

EXPERIENCE 

Beautiful 

Scenery 


Palaces 

Show Warriors 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

TERRACOTTA WARRIORS 


For a brief introduction to China or for those with limited time, 

our China Experience tour is an ideal initiation to a country 

that offers a unique combination of old and new treasures. 

Visit such iconic locations as the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, 

the Terracotta Warriors in Xian as well as the Great Wall and 

Forbidden City in the capital city of Beijing. We also have time 

to explore the charming, ancient canal town of Wuzhen. 

Days1-3: UK - Shanghai - 

Wuzhen - Shanghai 

Fly to Shanghai where our welcoming 

dinner will be of traditional Shanghai cuisine. 

The next day we take an enjoyable 

excursion to Wuzhen, a traditional town, 

home to an intricate system of canals and 

ancient architecture that combines with an 

abundance of local handicrafts. 

Day 4: Shanghai 

We have a full day to enjoy Shanghai, the 

city often referred to as the ‘Paris of the 

East’. In the morning we will visit the 

beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town. 

After lunch it is the Shanghai Museum and 

the famous Bund, which offers an exhibition 

of grand architecture dating back to the 

early 1900’s. A look at the restored 

Xintiandi area of the city is next, before 

enjoying some shopping along renowned 

Nanjing Road. We finish off with a stunning 

evening cruise on the Huangpu River, where 

the Colonial Bund and the futuristic Pudong 

come face to face. 


Fly to the former Imperial Capital of Xian, 

where we will relax and experience 

traditional Shui Jiao cuisine in the evening. 

The following morning we visit one of the 

most important archaeological discoveries 

of the 20th Century, the spectacular 

Terracotta Warriors, followed by the ancient 


Solar 

Eclipse 

22 Jul 2009 

City Wall, one of the best preserved in all of 

China. A Tang Dynasty dancing performance 

will conclude the evening. 


We visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and 

the Shaanxi Museum, where thousands of 

priceless relics are housed and stroll 

through the city’s Muslim Quarter to 

explore the Markets and the Great Mosque 

before flying to Beijing. Here we will view 

the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy a 

traditional meal, which will inevitably include 

the local delicacy ‘Peking Duck’. 


Sightseeing today includes a visit to the 



China, a stroll through Tiananmen Square, 

the world’s largest public square and 

Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum if time permits. 

In the evening a Chinese Acrobatic Show 

will be our entertainment. Next day we 

walk the Great Wall, which stretches for 

some 6,350 kilometres and was first built in 

the 7th Century B.C., followed by a visit to 

the exquisite Summer Palace. 


Board our return flight to the UK 

arriving home later the same day; a 

brief visit but one filled with many 



Air 

Rail 

Cruise 

Coach 


Departs Tuesday and Returns Monday 

P30 

Chengde (1N) 

BEIJING (3N) 


Xian (2N) 


Zhongdian (3N) Chengdu (2N) 

Yichang Wuhan 

Lijiang (2N) 

Chongqing 

Yangtze River 

Cruise (4N) 


Dali (2N) Kunming (3N) 

Outbound (1N) 











02 Sep 2008 29 Sep 2008 £2,430 

09 Sep 06 Oct £2,430 

16 Sep 13 Oct £2,430 

23 Sep 20 Oct £2,430 

07 Oct 03 Nov £2,390 

14 Oct 10 Nov £2,390 

17 Mar 2009 13 Apr 2009 £2,290 

07 Apr 04 May £2,690 

14 Apr 11 May £2,490 

05 May 01 Jun £2,490 

19 May 15 Jun £2,490 

02 Jun 29 Jun £2,490 

14 Jul 10 Aug £2,590 

04 Aug 31 Aug £2,790 

25 Aug 21 Sep £2,660 

01 Sep 28 Sep £2,560 

08 Sep 05 Oct £2,560 

22 Sep 19 Oct £2,490 

13 Oct 09 Nov £2,390 

Inbound (1N) 




Single supplement from £490. No supplement if you 

are willing to share (see page 5) 

Land only - from £1,790. Beijing - Kunming 








HIGH ALTITUDE 

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is at 

4500m and Zhongdian is 3300m 

Yangtze 

RIVER 

PANORAMA 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Yangtze 

Cruise 

Great Wall 

Temples & 

Palaces 

Pandas 

Spectacular Scenery 

Cultural 

Show 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Terracotta 

Warriors 


The mighty Yangtze River influences some 3720 miles across the 

nation. From its birthplace in the melt waters of the Himalayan 

Plateau, Asia’s longest river sweeps past the 350 million inhabitants 

living along its banks and gorges until it meets the Pacific at 

Shanghai. We also discover ancient treasures like the Forbidden 

City and Great Wall in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors in Xian, 

the amazing Stone forest in Kunming and the “Living Museum” 

City of Lijiang. Visit Chengdu’s cuddly Pandas in Sichuan Province 

and discover Yunnan Province’s many cultures in perfectly named 

“Shangri-La”. 

FISHERMAN ON THE YANGTZE RIVER


Fly to Beijing where you will be met by 

your National Tour Captain. A welcoming 

dinner awaits – with Peking Duck as the 

delicacy. Next morning, walk on the Great 

Wall and see the Temple of Heaven. In the 

evening there will be a Chinese Acrobatic 

Show. 

Days 4-5: Chengde 

This former Imperial holiday resort of the 

Qing Dynasty houses the Imperial 

mountain villas and temples built for 

Tibetan warlords. Overnight in Chengde 

and return to Beijing next day. 

Day 6: Beijing - Xian 

Explore the Forbidden City, the largest 

and best preserved collection 

of ancient buildings;Tiananmen 

Square, the world’s largest 

public square and the Summer 

Palace before boarding the 

overnight sleeper train 

to Xian. 

Days 7-9: Xian - Wuhan 

Visit the Little Wild Goose 

Pagoda and enjoy sumptuous 

Shui Jiao cuisine. Next morning, 

be amazed by the Terracotta 

Warriors, built over 2000 years 

ago to accompany Emperor 

Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. 

Then visit the ancient City Wall 

and watch a Tang Dynasty 

show.We also visit the Shaanxi 

Museum and stroll through the 

evocative Muslim Quarter to 

the Great Mosque.Then board 

the overnight sleeper train 

to Wuhan. 

Day 10: Wuhan - Yangtze River Cruise 

On arrival in Wuhan visit the Yellow 

Crane Tower and East Lake before 

driving (6 hours) to your Yangtze River 

cruise ship for 4 Nights. 


Tour the Three Gorges Dam before 

sailing upstream through simply beautiful 

scenery; look forward to side-trips such 

as Shennong Stream. 

Days 14-16: Chengdu 

Disembark the cruise ship and drive to 

Chengdu for 2 nights.The capital of 

Sichuan province is renowned for its 

natural beauty and cuisine.Visit the Panda 

Reserve, as well as lush mountains 

including Mt Qincheng, the Dujiangyan 

ancient irrigation project and take the 

opportunity to explore the colourful 

street markets. Enjoy traditional Sichuan 

cuisine. Finally board the overnight sleeper 

train to Kunming with its striking views. 


Days 17-18: Kunming 

Arrive in the “City of Eternal Spring”. 

Explore the Bird and Flower Market 

before sampling the famous ‘Across the 

Bridge noodles’ for dinner. Next day enjoy 

a full day tour to the amazing Stone 

Forest where massive limestone columns 

create surreal shapes and images. 

Days 19-20: Lijiang 

Fly to the ”Living Museum” City of Lijiang 

and wander through the quaint, cobbled 

streets of the Old Quarter. Next day view 

the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain soaring 

18,000 ft to the sky, and tour the Baisha 

Frescoes. In the evening see the Naxi 

Ancient Music Show. 


The mighty Yangtze River 

or Chang Jiang, is the 

longest river in Asia and the 

third longest in the world. 

The river is about 6,380 km long and flows from its 

source in Qinghai Province, eastwards into the East 

China Sea at Shanghai, and is said to be the cradle of 

Chinese civilization. 

The Three Gorges, namely Qutang,Wu, and Xiling, are the 

most famous attractions along the Yangtze River.They span 

from Eastern Sichuan to Western Hubei, stretching to a total 

of 193 kilometers, and are recognised as being the deepest 

gorges in the world. In addition, tourists can visit the Three 

Gorges Hydroelectric River Dam, which spans the Yangtze 

River and is the largest dam in the world, more than 5 times 

the size of Hoover Dam. 

The water level has already risen 180 feet at some spots, 

and will rise close to 600 feet when the dam project 

completes in 2009, submerging a lot of the stunning 

landscape.The earlier you go the more natural 

scenery you will be able to see. Go soon! 

Days 21-23: Zhongdian 

Drive to Zhongdian, seeing the famous Tiger 

Leaping Gorge en-route. Zhongdian, often 

called ‘Shangri-La’ thrives with Tibetan 

Culture.Visit the Baishui Terrace, where 

sparkling water tumbles over layers of 

limestone pools, Napa Hai Lake and the 

Songshanlin Monastery built by a Dalai Lama. 


Drive to Dali. On the way explore Xizhou 

Village before moving on to Zhoucheng 

Village to witness Bai women demonstrate 

‘Tie-dying’ techniques. In Dali, explore 

the Ancient Quarter while the next 

morning visit the Three Pagodas and cruise 

beautiful Erhai Lake. In the evening stroll 

down Foreigners Street, with its lively 

atmosphere! 

Days 26-28: Kunming - UK 

Return to Kunming, where the 

following morning is at leisure before 

flying home overnight via Hong Kong. 


Air 

Coach 










Departs Monday and returns Tuesday 

P32 

BEIJING (3N) 

Xian (2N) 

SHANGHAI (2N) 

Hangzhou (2N) 

Mt Huang (2N) 

Guilin (2N) 


Inbound (1N) 

Outbound (1N) 


06 Oct 2008 21 Oct 2008 £2,390 

03 Nov 18 Nov £2,290 

16 Mar 2009 31 Mar 2009 £2,490 

10 Aug 25 Aug £2,690 

14 Sep 29 Sep £2,590 

05 Oct 20 Oct £2,590 

Prices based on London Heathrow departures 

with British Airways 




Land only - from £1,790. Beijing - Guilin 







Eastern 

SPECTACULAR 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Great Wall Temples & Shopping Cultural Cruise UNESCO 

Palaces 

Shows 

World 

Heritage 

THE BUND AT DAWN, SHANGHAI 


China’s vast east coast, the “Pacific Rim” is where you will find these 

great cities. From Beijing in the north, travel south to cosmopolitan 

Shanghai and on that journey you will discover the former ancient 

capital of Xian. Break your journey with visits to delightful 

Hangzhou and Guilin whose smaller charms will capture you 

equally. We will also visit Mt Huang - China’s holiest mountain. 


Fly to Beijing. Enjoy a welcoming dinner 

which includes the speciality Peking Duck. 


Stroll in Tiananmen Square, the world’s 

largest public square. Continue on to the 

treasure filled Forbidden City. The following 

day’s highlight will be your chance to “Walk” 

the Great Wall and will also include a tour 

of the unique Temple of Heaven. 


Some all-important shopping in the morning 

at the bustling Markets and then a visit to the 

Summer Palace. Later fly to Xian the former 

imperial capital for 2 nights. In the morning 

you will visit the Terracotta Warriors, built 

over 2000 years ago to accompany Emperor 

Qin Shihuang into the afterlife.Then on to 

the historic City Wall that encircles the City. 

A stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter is 

next with a visit to the Great Mosque and 

the Islamic food markets. A Tang Dynasty 

dancing show tonight. 

Day 7: Xian - Hangzhou 

We visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and 

Shaanxi Museum then fly to Hangzhou. 

Day 8: Hangzhou 

Visit the Temple of Inspired Seclusion and 

the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Enjoy a relaxing 

afternoon on beautiful West Lake. 


Terracotta 

Warriors 

Days 9-10: Hangzhou - Mt Huang 

By coach first to a true natural wonder, 

Mt Huang. To the Summit by Cable Car for 

fabulous views of strange rock formations 

and thousand year old trees wreathed in 

mists that have inspired countless artists. 

Spend 2 nights at Mt Huang; one night at 

the summit and the other in the town of 

Tunxi at the mountain's foot. 

Days 11-12: Mt Huang - Shanghai 

Fly to Shanghai, China’s ‘Paris of the East’ 

for a 2 night stay. Enjoy a welcoming dinner 

of sumptuous Shanghai cuisine. Next 

morning visit the delightful Yu Gardens 

then to the Old Town, the Shanghai 

Museum and the famous Bund. In the 

evening we take a cruise along the 

panoramic Huangpu River. 

Days 13-14: Shanghai - Guilin 

See the unique “Shikumen” Buildings 

(1920’s style) before travelling over the 

Nanpu Bridge to see the Pudong Area. 

Afterwards fly on to the beautiful city of 

Guilin for 2 nights. In the morning you 

will be off on a wonderful cruise on the 

Li River; admire the stunning limestone 

columns that tower above the river 

creating magical landscapes. 

Days 15-16: Guilin - UK 

Visit the stunning Reed Flute Caves and 

Mt Diecai before an overnight flight home.

Air 

Rail 

Coach 

Datong (1N) 

Wutaishan (1N) 

Pingyao (1N) 

Overnight 

Train (1N) 

Luoyang (2N) 

BEIJING (4N) 

Taiyuan (1N) 

Xian (2N) 

SHANGHAI (3N) 











Departs Monday and Returns Thursday 


Inbound (1N) 


08 Sep 2008 25 Sep 2008 £2,190 

15 Sep 02 Oct £2,190 

06 Oct 23 Oct £2,090 

13 Oct 30 Oct £2,090 

03 Nov 20 Nov £1,990 

06 Apr 2009 23 Apr 2009 £2,390 

04 May 21 May £2,190 

01 Jun 18 Jun £2,190 

06 Jul 23 Jul £2,290 

07 Sep 24 Sep £2,290 

21 Sep 08 Oct £2,290 

12 Oct 29 Oct £2,190 

02 Nov 19 Nov £1,990 















Ancient 

CHINA 

Beautiful 

Scenery 


Palaces 



Step back in time to experience some of the most significant sites 

of the imperial age and admire some of China’s regal wonders. 

Climb the Great Wall, enter the majestic Forbidden City and 

discover Wutaishan, Pingyao and Taiyuan. End your journey in the 

vibrant commercial centre of Shanghai.This tour is for those 

looking to discover a history like no other. 


Fly to Beijing where you will be met by your 

National Tour Captain upon arrival and 

transferred to your hotel for 4 nights. Walk 

the Great Wall, tour the Temple of Heaven, 

enjoy a rickshaw ride of the Hutong district 

and shop in the bustling Markets.You will 

also stroll through Tiananmen Square and 

visit the Forbidden City, the largest and best 

preserved collection of ancient buildings. 

Tour the Summer Palace; enjoy some Peking 

Duck and an evening at the Opera. 

Days 6-7: Beijing - Datong 

Your first train journey takes you to a 

former ancient Capital for an overnight stay. 

First Yungang Caves which have over 50,000 

carved images and statues of Buddha 

ranging from an inch to 26ft tall.You will 

also visit the Hanging Monastery. Drive to 

Wutaishan for an overnight stay. 

Day 8: Wutaishan -Taiyuan 

One of the four Holy Mountains,Wutaishan 

has five ‘terraces’ where you will find Temples 

and Sculptures reflecting this ‘Holy Land of 

Buddhism’.Travel onward to Taiyuan to visit 

the Ming Dynasty’s Twin Pagoda Temple, the 

Provincial Museum and the Jinci Temple. 

Days 9-10: Taiyuan - Pingyao 

Drive to Pingyao. First inspect the 

wonderfully preserved City Walls (Zhou 

Dynasty 827-728 BC), then visit the 

Rishengchang Financial House Museum, 


UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

HANGING MONASTERY, DATONG 

Buddhist 

Sites 

the Shenguo Temple, Shuang Lin Temple 

and the Yamen (a Qing Dynasty building). 

Board the Overnight Sleeper to Xian. 


Arrive in Xian and enjoy traditional Tang 

Dynasty dancing. Be amazed by the 

Terracotta Warriors, created over 2000 

years ago to accompany Emperor Qin 

Shihuang into the afterlife. See the Little 

Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi Museum 

and the Ancient City Wall. 

Days 13-14: Xian - Luoyang 

Travel by train to Luoyang, an imperial 

capital for no less than 13 Dynasties. 

First to the UNESCO listed Longmen 

Grottoes and explore the Shaolin Temple; 

an ancient centre for Buddhism and 

Kung Fu! 

Day 15: Luoyang - Shanghai 

Visit the Yellow River and the Provincial 

Museum. Fly to Shanghai for 3 nights. 

Solar 

Eclipse 

22 Jul 2009 


There is much to do in this vibrant city; 

walk along the Bund, tour the majestic 

Yu Gardens, the traditional Old Town 

and the Shanghai Museum. For farewell 

celebrations we include a Chinese Acrobatic 

Show and a Huangpu River Cruise. 


Fly to the UK arriving home later the same 

day, filled with many happy memories. 


Air 

Coach 

Xian (2N) 

Nine Villages 

Valley (2N) 

Leshan 

BEIJING (3N) 











SHANGHAI (3N) 

Mao County (1N) 

Mianyang (1N) 

Chengdu (3N) 


24 Sep 2008 10 Oct 2008 £2,290 

08 Oct 24 Oct £2,290 

22 Oct 07 Nov £2,190 

25 Mar 2009 10 Apr 2009 £2,190 

13 May 29 May £2,290 

20 May 05 Jun £2,290 

03 Jun 19 Jun £2,290 

26 Aug 11 Sep £2,390 

23 Sep 09 Oct £2,390 

07 Oct 23 Oct £2,390 

04 Nov 20 Nov £2,290 

Departs Wednesday and returns Friday. 















HIGH ALTITUDE 

3100m at Nine Villages Valley and 

3500m at Huanglong. 

P34 

Inbound (1N) 

China 

SPLENDOUR 

Beautiful 

Scenery 


Palaces 

Show Warriors 


The fabulous Nine Villages Valley is as featured on the BBC holiday 

programme in November 2006, as well as the Oscar winning film 

“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, Cinemas’s photographic 

masterpiece “Hero” and “House of Flying Daggers”. We are also 

awed by the natural beauty of Sichuan Province, the Grand 

Buddha at Leshan, the Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall and 

Chengdu’s Panda Reserve. 

Days 1-4: UK - Shanghai - Wuzhen 

Fly to Shanghai where a welcoming dinner 

of traditional Shanghai cuisine awaits. On 

Day 3 we take an excursion to picturesque 

Wuzhen and on Day 4 explore Yu Gardens, 

the Old Town, the Shanghai Museum and 

the Bund with its grand early 1900’s style 

architecture. In the evening enjoy a stunning 

Huangpu River Cruise, where we view the 

old and new Shanghai. 

Days 5-6: Chengdu - Mianyang 

Fly to Chengdu. Our welcoming dinner will 

be of traditional Sichuan cuisine. Visit the 

famous Giant Panda Reserve to admire 

these adorable creatures and the Sanxingdui 

Museum, home to many significant cultural 

relics. Continue onwards to Mianyang. 

Days 7-8: Nine Villages Valley 

Travel by coach to the breathtaking 

Nine Villages Valley (Jiuzhaigou), a botanical 

gallery that is heavily forested and home to 

many protected species.The entire valley 

presents a seemingly never-ending display of 

stunning natural scenery that will inspire any 

budding photographer. 

Days 9-10: Nine Villages - Chengdu 

We journey by coach to Mao County and 

en-route visit the Huanglong Temple where 

coloured pools intertwine, producing a 

striking display. Return to Chengdu and visit 

the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. 


Pandas 

NINE VILLAGES VALLEY 

Buddhist 

Sites 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Day 11: Chengdu - Leshan 

Travel by coach to Leshan, home to the 

largest stone-carved Buddhist statue in the 

world. Work began on this impressive Buddha 

in 713AD and took 90 years to finish. 


We fly to Xian, where we will enjoy a 

traditional ‘Shui Jiao’ welcoming dinner. The 

following day view the life-size Terracotta 

Warriors and one of the best preserved 

ancient city walls in China, as well as strolling 

through the lively Muslim Quarter. We 

complete the day with a performance of 

traditional Tang Dynasty dancing. 


Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the 

renowned Shaanxi Museum. Afterwards fly 

to Beijing, to visit the Temple of Heaven 

and enjoy a sample of ‘Peking Duck’. Enjoy 

sightseeing at the Forbidden City, the largest 

and most preserved collection of ancient 

buildings.Then stroll along Tiananmen Square, 

the world’s largest public square, past Chaiman 

Mao’s Mausoleum, before enjoying a fascinating 

Chinese acrobatic show. Next day we will 

walk on the Great Wall and visit the exquisite 

Summer Palace, a former Imperial garden. 


Board our return flight to the UK arriving 

home later the same day, filled with many 

happy memories.

Nine Villages Valley (2N) 

Chengdu (4N) 

Mt Emei (2N) 

Air 

Coach 

Leshan 











Departs Sunday and Returns Saturday 


with British Airways 




Land only - from £1,590. Chengdu - Chengdu 








HIGH ALTITUDE 

Mt. Emei is 3077m. 

Nine Villages Valley 3100m. 

Huanglong 3500m. 

BEIJING 

SHANGHAI 

Mao County (1N) 

Mianyang (1N) 

Dazu (1N) 

HONG KONG 

Inbound (1N) Outbound (1N) 


26 Apr 2009 09 May 2009 £2,090 

17 May 30 May £2,090 

06 Sep 19 Sep £2,090 

20 Sep 03 Oct £2,090 

04 Oct 17 Oct £2,190 

Sichuan 

EXPLORER 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Temples & 

Palaces 

Pandas 

Buddhist 

Sites 


We will visit the provincial capital Chengdu, where we will see one 

of the most important locations for the conservation of the Giant 

Panda. Sichuan is known as the ‘Land of Abundance’ and has three 

places on the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List: Jiuzhaigou 

Scenic Area (Nine Villages Valley), Huanglong Valley and Mt Emei.You 

will also have the chance to sample the delights of Sichuan cuisine. 

Days 1-2: UK - Chengdu 

Fly to Hong Kong and transfer to your 

domestic flight to Chengdu. Sumptuous 

Sichuan cuisine to look forward to 

this evening. 

Days 3-4: Dazu 

Travel by coach to Dazu and view the 

fascinating Beishan frescoes. 

Stay overnight.The next day view the 

Baodin stone carvings before returning 

to Chengdu. 

Day 5: Chengdu - Leshan - Mt Emei 

By coach to Mt Emei, one of China’s most 

picturesque mountains. 

En-route we will explore the Grand Buddha 

at Leshan, an enormous statue carved into 

the side of Lingyun Mountain. Standing at 

71 metres tall, it was started in 713AD 

and took more than 90 years to complete. 

We arrive at Mt Emei in the evening for 

2 nights. 

Days 6-7: Mt Emei 

Mt. Emei once had more than 100 

monasteries.The mountain is known for 

its steep cliffs, lofty peaks and roaring 

waterfalls. Explore the area and mingle 

with its locals. Return to Chengdu the 

next day for an overnight stay. 

Day 8: Pandas - Mianyang 

Visit the famous Panda Reserve.This reserve 

is a protected wilderness and breeding area, 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 


NINE VILLAGES VALLEY 

as well as a museum and research facility. 

Later we visit the Sanxingdui Museum, 

before continuing on to Mianyang for an 

overnight stay. 


By coach to the breathtaking Nine Villages 

Valley (Jiuzhaigou), a UNESCO listed 

World Heritage Site and botanical gallery 

that is heavily forested and home to many 

protected species.The entire valley presents 

a seemingly never ending display of stunning 

natural scenery that will inspire any budding 

photographer. 

Day 11: Nine Villages Valley - 

Mao County 

By coach to the Huanglong Temple at the 

head of the valley to gaze in awe at the 

sparkling multi-coloured mineral pools. 

Stay overnight in Mao County. 

Day 12: Mao County - Chengdu 

En route to Chengdu you will see an 

“unsung wonder of the world”. 

In 300 BC the Dujiangyan Irrigation 

System was built.The floods of Sichuan 

were diverted to serve the region and 

hence China’s future was forever changed. 

Overnight in Chengdu. 

Days 13-14: Chengdu - UK 

Fly home via Hong Kong. Arrive home 

the following morning filled with many 



Himalayan 

Air 

Rail 

Coach EXPRESS 












10 Sep 2008 29 Sep 2008 £2,590 

24 Sep 13 Oct £2,590 

06 May 2009 25 May 2009 £2,590 

13 May 01 Jun £2,590 

03 Jun 22 Jun £2,590 

09 Sep 28 Sep £2,690 

23 Sep 12 Oct £2,690 

07 Oct 26 Oct £2,690 

Departs Wednesday and Returns Monday 







P36 






Land only - from £2,090. Chengdu - Beijing 


HIGH ALTITUDE 

The Qinghai-Tibet Railway reaches 

5000m on this amazing journey. 

BEIJING (3N) 



Xining (1N) 

Xian (2N) 

Shigatse (1N) 

Lhasa (5N) 


SHANGHAI 

Gyantse (1N) 

Chengdu (2N) 

Inbound (1N) 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Pandas Temples & Great Wall Terracotta Cultural 

Palaces 

Warriors Show 


Travel by train to ride across the Roof of the World on the 

1,956km long Qinghai – Tibet railway.This is a journey of over 

4,000 kilometres from the mystical lands of Tibet where we visit 

many ancient temples and palaces. We journey across the starkly 

dramatic Qinghai Plateau to Xian and Beijing.This tour includes a 

visit to the famous Panda Reserve in Chengdu. 

Days 1-3: UK - Chengdu 

Fly to Hong Kong and connect with our 

domestic flight to Chengdu.Tonight enjoy 

some of Sichuan’s famous cuisine at our 

delicious welcoming dinner. We visit the 

Panda Reserve to see these delightful 

animals before moving on to a local 

bamboo park. 

Days 4-7: Chengdu - Lhasa 

Fly to Lhasa for the next 4 nights. Spend a 

day at leisure to allow for acclimatisation. 

Next day we visit Barkhor Square, the 

sacred Jokhang Temple, as well as Sera 

Monastery. The following day we visit 

the magnificent Potala Palace and 

Norpulinka, the former Summer Palace 

of the Dalai Lama.Visit the Drepung and 

Ganden monasteries enjoying a traditional 

Tibetan dinner and show. 

Day 8: Lhasa - Gyantse 

We take a coach trip to explore the 

small town of Gyantse, including the 

mystical Gyantse Kumbum, the largest 

shrine in Tibet. 

Days 9-10: Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa 

Drive to Shigatse,Tibet’s second largest 

town, visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and 

explore the town’s maze of cobbled lanes. 

Return to Lhasa via Yandrok Lake. 


Buddhist 

Sites 

QINGHAI-TIBET RAILWAY 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Days 11-13: Lhasa - Tibet Railway - 

Xining - Xian 

Transfer to the railway station for our journey 

across the vast Tibetan Plateau.The new train 

is the first connecting the Tibetan Plateau 

with China and is the highest rail link in the 

world.Travel through dramatic landscapes as 

our train crosses the Kunlun and Tangula 

Mountains.We arrive in Xining the following 

day for one night then visit an ethnic village 

before the overnight sleeper train to Xian. 


Arrive in Xian this morning. In the afternoon 

visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda before 

enjoying a traditional Shui Jiao cuisine.The 

following day we visit the famous Terracotta 

Warriors and the Ancient City Wall. The next 

day visit Shaanxi Museum, walk through the 

Muslim Quarter to the Great Mosque before 

our overnight sleeper train to Beijing. 


Visit the Summer Palace. Peking Duck 

tonight.Tomorrow we stroll through 

Tiananmen Square, visit the Forbidden City 

and the Temple of Heaven. For the final day 

there’s a walk on the Great Wall and a 

Chinese Acrobatic Show. 


Fly to the UK, arriving home the same day.

Lhasa (4N) 












Xian (2N) 

Departs Thursday and Returns Monday (2008) 

Departs Wednesday and Returns Sunday (2009) 

BEIJING (3N) 

Chengdu (2N) 

Yichang Wuhan 

Chongqing Yangtze River 

Cruise (4N) 

Outbound (1N) 







Yangtze & 

Air 

Rail 

Cruise 

Coach TIBET ENCOUNTERS 


16 Oct 03 Nov £2,690 

06 Nov 24 Nov £2,590 

25 Mar 2009 12 Apr 2009 £2,690 

02 Sep 20 Sep £2,790 

14 Oct 01 Nov £2,790 

04 Nov 22 Nov £2,690 






Land only - from £2,090. Beijing - Chengdu 


HIGH ALTITUDE 

Lhasa is at 3700m 

Inbound (1N) 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Great Wall Temples & Cultural Pandas Terracotta 

Palaces Shows 

Warriors 


Our journey to discover mystical China begins in Beijing with the Great 

Wall, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.We then travel to Xian to 

see the famous Terracotta Warriors.Then cruise along the Yangtze 

River to enjoy the striking scenery of the Three Gorges. Explore Lhasa, 

visiting several mystical Tibetan Temples and the ‘crown jewel’ of Tibet, 

the Potala Palace. In Chengdu we visit the famous Panda Reserve. 


Fly to Beijing for 3 nights. Enjoy a sample of 

the local delicacy, Peking Duck, as part of 

our welcoming dinner. 


Stroll through Tiananmen Square, the 

world’s largest public square, wander 

through the picturesque Summer Palace 

and explore the Forbidden City, the largest 

and best preserved collection of ancient 

buildings.Tomorrow walk along the Great 

Wall and tour the unique Temple of 

Heaven. Our evening entertainment will be 

a Chinese Acrobatic Show.The next day 

visit the bustling Markets before boarding 

our overnight sleeper train to the former 

imperial capital of Xian. 


Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and 

Shaanxi Museum, before wandering through 

the Muslim Quarter. In the evening enjoy 

sumptuous Shui Jiao cuisine.Tomorrow be 

amazed by the Terracotta Warriors, created 

over 2000 years ago to accompany 

Emperor Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. 

Afterwards explore the ancient city wall and 

witness a performance of traditional Tang 



Yangtze 

Cruise 

POTALA PALACE, LHASA,TIBET 

Buddhist 

Sites 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Days 8-11: Xian - Yangtze River Cruise 

Fly to Wuhan and transfer (approx 6 hours) 

to our Yangtze River Cruise vessel for 4 

nights.Tour the Three Gorges Dam before 

cruising on the panoramic Yangtze River. 


Disembark and travel by coach to Chengdu, 

the capital of Sichuan Province for an 


Days 13-16: Chengdu - Lhasa 

Fly to the Tibetan capital, Lhasa for 4 nights. 

Relax in the afternoon to acclimatise to the 

altitude.Visit the sacred Jokhang Temple and 

wander through the surrounding Barkhor 

pilgrim circuit. Also see both the Sera and 

Drepung Monasteries.Tomorrow visit the 

‘crown jewel’ of Tibet, the Potala Palace.The 

following day we visit a Tibetan primary 

school and Norpulinka. 

Day 17: Lhasa - Chengdu 

Return to Chengdu and visit the famous 

Panda Reserve to see these adorable 

animals in wooded surroundings reminiscent 

of their natural habitat.This evening we can 

enjoy the tasty dishes of Sichuan cuisine. 


Transfer to the airport for our flight to the 

UK, arriving home the next morning filled 

with many happy memories. 


Urumqi (2N) 

Turpan (2N) 

Kuqa (1N) Overnight Train (1N) Inbound (1N) 

Kurla (1N) Dunhuang (2N) 

Aksu (1N) 

BEIJING (3N) 

Kashgar (2N) 

Jiayuguan(1N) 

Overnight 

Overnight Train (1N) Lanzhou (2N) Train (1N) 

Overnight Xian (2N) 

Xiahe (2N) Train (1N) 

Silk Road 

Air 

Rail 

Coach 












05 Sep 2008 01 Oct 2008 £2,890 

01 May 2009 27 May 2009 £2,890 

15 May 10 Jun £2,890 

04 Sep 30 Sep £2,990 

18 Sep 14 Oct £2,990 

Departs Friday and returns Wednesday 







HIGH ALTITUDE 

In Xiahe at 3100m 

P38 







Land only - from £2,390. Beijing - Beijing 


EXPLORER 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Great Wall 

Temples & 

Palaces 

Cultural 

Shows 

Terracotta 

Warriors 

In Marco Polo’s Footsteps 


Marco Polo took 24 years to complete his epic journey. Wendy 

Wu Tours proudly presents this mystical journey, following in the 

great explorer’s path. Starting in the capital city of Beijing we travel 

to Xian, the ancient capital at the Eastern end of the Silk Road. 

We then cross China, East to West, discovering some of the most 

dramatic scenes the route has to offer. 

AN OASIS SITS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SINGING SAND DUNES 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage


Fly to Beijing and meet our Tour Captain. 

A welcome dinner of local ‘Peking’ cuisine 

awaits.Take a walk on the Great Wall and visit 

the unique Temple of Heaven. In the evening 

be entertained by a Chinese Acrobatic Show. 

The following day visit Tiananmen Square, the 

world’s largest public square, the treasure 

filled Forbidden City, the largest and best 


China and the stunning Summer Palace. 

Afterwards board our overnight sleeper train 

to the former Imperial Capital of Xian. 


Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel before 

visiting the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and 

enjoying sumptuous Shui Jiao cuisine. 

Be amazed by the Terracotta Warriors, 

created over 2000 years ago to accompany 

Emperor Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. 

Afterwards explore the Ancient 

City Wall and witness a 

performance of Tang Dynasty 

dancing. Next morning see the 

priceless relics in the Shaanxi 

Museum and explore the 

Muslim Quarter. Finally, catch 

the overnight sleeper train 

to Lanzhou. 

Days 8-9: Lanzhou 

Arrive in Lanzhou and transfer to 

our hotel. Wander in the Park by 

the Yellow River before visiting 

the White Temple. In the evening 

we sample the local ‘Hand 

Stretched Noodles’.Tomorrow 

transfer by speedboat on Liujiaxia 

Lake to see the renowned 

Bingling Caves where Silk Road 

travellers have carved their marks 

for centuries. 

Days 10-11: Xiahe 

We travel by road through the Jishi 

Mountain Pass to Xiahe, known as ‘Little 

Tibet’. Next morning visit the mystical 

Labrang Monastery of the Gelugpa (Yellow 

Hat) sect. In the afternoon tour the Sangke 

Grasslands where wild flowers flourish. 

Days 12-14: Jiayuguan 

Return to Lanzhou and board an overnight 

train to Jiayuguan arriving at midday the 

following day.There we visit Jiayu Fortress, 

set between the Red and Black Mountains, 

and then walk along the Western end of 

the Great Wall. Next day we travel by train 

to beautiful Dunhuang. 

Days 15-16: Dunhuang 

We visit the world famous Buddhist murals 

and sculptures of the evocative Mogao 

Grottoes. Next day tour Crescent Moon 

Spring and the ‘Singing Sand Dunes’, where 

you will have fantastic photo opportunities. 

That evening we will board our sleeper 

train to the Oasis city of Turpan. 


Days 17-18: Turpan 

Arrive in the morning and visit the ancient 

city of Jiaohe and view the ‘Flaming 

Mountains’.Tomorrow we see the Emin 

Minaret, visit local homes at Grape Valley 

and marvel at the 2000 year old Kerez 

Irrigation Canals. 

Days 19-22: 

Kurla/Kuqa/Aksu/Kashgar 

Over the next 4 days we travel along 

the original Silk Route, viewing ruins and 

sights largely unvisited by tourists.Travel 

to Kurla and see the ‘Iron Fortress’. 

Next day we visit the ruins of Subashi, 

arriving in Kuqa where we will visit the 

old city wall. We visit the Kyzil Thousand 

Buddha Caves on our journey to Aksu. 

Arrive in fabled Kashgar the following 

day and transfer to our hotel. 

The Silk Road/Kashgar 

Almost two 

thousand years 

before being named 

‘The Silk Road’, the 

great East-West trade 

route, which extends 5,000 

miles, was first travelled by 

emissaries of the Han Dynasty.As the centuries passed, 

many caravans set out from the ancient capital of 

Chang’an (modern Xian) and ventured westwards along 

a route that took them to Kashgar and then over the 

Pamir Mountains to Central Asia and finally to Rome. 

Although silk played only a small part in the trade that 

was carried along the way, the name Silk Road has 

become synonymous with the many amazing 

images, cultures and diverse peoples 

encountered along its path. 

Days 23-24: Kashgar 

Known as the ‘Casablanca’ of China, 

our tour here includes the National 

Minorities Museum,The Abakh Hoja Tomb 

and the Id Kah Mosque. Next day we visit 

the world’s largest Sunday bazaar and the 

livestock market, where people of many 

different races and cultures gather. Later 

fly to Urumqi. 

Days 25-26: Urumqi 

We will take an excursion to the 

marvellous Heavenly Lake enjoying 

breathtaking views of the crystal clear 

water. Later sample a traditional meal 

of Uyghur Lamb Skewers. Next day we 

visit the Xinjiang Region Museum, home 

to 1,000 year-old mummies. Finally we 

fly back to Beijing for our final night. 


Board our return flight to the UK, 

arriving the same day filled with 



SHANGHAI (2N) 


Nine 

Villages Mao County (1N) Mt Huang (2N) 

Valley (2N) 

Mianyang (1N) 

Chengdu (2N) 

Zhangjiajie (3N) 

Outbound (1N) 

Changsha (2N) 

Air 

Rail 

Cruise 

Coach 






Visa fees for UK passport holders are also 

included. 


tipping (p4). 



07 Sep 2008 02 Oct 2008 £2,490 

15 Sep* 10 Oct £2,490 

03 May 2009 28 May 2009 £2,590 

10 May 04 Jun £2,590 

06 Sep 01 Oct £2,660 

20 Sep 15 Oct £2,660 

Departs Sunday and Returns Thursday 

* This tour Departs Monday and Returns Wednesday 







P40 

Zhengyuan (2N) 






Land only - from £1,990. Shanghai - Chengdu 


HIGH ALTITUDE 

Nine Villages Valley is 3100m. 

Huanglong is 3500m. 

Inbound (1N) 

Guilin (2N) 

Guiyang (2N) 

Yangshuo (1N) 

Hangzhou 

Dreams 

OF NATURE 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Pandas 

Temples & 

Palaces 

Shopping Cruise UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

A Photographer’s Dream 


We are proud to present a China which many would not have 

imagined existed. A China filled with untouched natural wonders. 

Mt Huang is revered as China’s most beautiful mountain - local 

people refer to it as an ink scroll painting come to life. In scenic 

Zhangjiajie, we will view spectacular rock formations before visiting 

the small, hidden town of Zhengyuan with its ancient sights and 

continue onwards to picturesque Guilin and Yangshuo. We then 

travel through the pristine World Heritage listed Nine Villages 

Valley where lakes, waterfalls, forests and meadows abound, 

before ending our tour in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province 

and home to China’s adorable pandas. 

FISHING ON THE LI RIVER, GUILIN


Fly to Shanghai where you will be met by 

your Tour Captain for a 2 night stay. See 

the Bund riverfront area; enjoy a shopping 

spree on Nanjing Road, visit the beautiful 

Yu Gardens and the Old Town. Also cruise 

on the panoramic Huangpu River as you 

enjoy the mix of old and new. 

Days 4-6: Shanghai - Mt Huang 

Time still in Shanghai to admire Xintiandi and 

its circa 1920’s Shikumen Buildings.Then off 

to the station for your overnight sleeper to 

Mt Huang for 2 nights.Take a cable car to the 

summit, enjoying a bird’s eye view of this 

spectacular mountain. See impressive rock 

formations and thousand year old pine trees 

which have inspired local artists for centuries. 

Spend one night at the summit and the 

other in Tunxi, at the foot of the mountain. 

Day 7: Changsha 

Coach to Hangzhou, then fly to Changsha, 

capital of Hunan Province (Chairman Mao 

started his career here). Stay 1 night. 

Day 8: Changsha - Zhangjiajie 

In the morning visit the West Han Dynasty 

Tombs (90BC) and then travel by coach to 

Zhangjiajie for 3 nights. 

Days 9-10: Zhangjiajie 

These 2 days will be filled with an array of 

breathtaking scenery as you explore the 

UNESCO listed Zhangjiajie area, a mix 

of subtropical forests, waterfalls, mountain 

ranges and majestic valleys. One of the 

most extraordinary features is the 240 odd 

peaks that rise from the subtropical forest 

below. With the aforementioned scenery 

as backdrop, this entire area is often 

described locally as a ‘goddess dancing on 

a heavenly stage’. 

Day 11: Zhangjiajie - Changsha 

Return to Changsha for 1 night. (Chairman 

Mao was at Teacher Training College here). 

Day 12: Changsha - Guiyang 

Fly to Guiyang for an overnight stay. 

Enjoy a tour of fascinating Guiyang City, 

home to many ethnic minority groups. 

Days 13-15: Zhengyuan 

Take a scenic train ride to this hidden town 

for the next 2 nights. Enjoy a visit to the 

Taoist Temple (Green Dragon Cave), an 

opportunity to explore the scenic Tiexi 

area, enjoy a stroll along the Ancient 

Walkway and make a wish at the Ancient 

Well. We also visit the Fu Family’s ancient 

house and cruise on the Wuyang River 

before returning to Guiyang for an 


Day 16: Guiyang - Guilin 

First a trip to China’s biggest waterfall, 

Huangguoshu Falls, which reaches a width 

of 81 metres and plunges 74 metres down 


into a pool named after a Rhinoceros. 

Afterwards fly to Guilin for 1 night. 


Relax and enjoy breathtaking views on the 

Li River as we cruise to the small town of 

Yangshuo. Gaze in awe at the stunning 

limestone columns that tower above the 

river. We disembark and stay for 1 night. 

The following day visit local markets and 

explore this picturesque town. Return to 

Guilin for an additional night. 

Day 19: Guilin - Chengdu 

First a visit to the Reed Flute Caves and 

Mt Diecai for spectacular views of the 

magnificent landscape.Then fly to Chengdu, 

capital of Sichuan Province for an 


Day 20: Chengdu - Miangyang 

By coach to Miangyang, where bronze relics 

dating back to 2000BC are being excavated 

in nearby Guanghai. Stay overnight. 


By coach to the breathtaking Nine Villages 

Valley (Jiuzhaigou), a botanical gallery that is 

heavily forested and home to many 

protected species.The entire valley presents 

a seemingly never ending display of stunning 

natural scenery that will inspire any budding 

photographer. 

Days 23-24: Mao County - Chengdu 

In Mao County you will visit Huanglong and 

its old temple where countless sparkling 

ponds intertwine in a kaleidoscope of 

colours. Overnight in Mao County. Next day 

travel on to Chengdu.Your final night will no 

doubt be accompanied by a dinner of 

remarkable Sichuan cuisine! 


This morning we visit the famous panda 

research facility to view these adorable 

creatures. Finally we transfer to the airport 

for our flight to the UK via Hong Kong, 

arriving home the following day. 

Mt. Huang 












Departs Saturday and Returns Monday 







P42 






Land only - from £2,390. Kunming - Chengdu 


HIGH ALTITUDE 

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in 

Lijiang is at 4500m and a period of 

14 days is spent above 3000m from 

Zhongdian to Lhasa. 

ADVENTURE 

A reasonable level of fitness is 

required as there may be some hiking 

and long drives over challenging roads. 

Simple accommodation at local guest 

houses may occasionally be used. 

BEIJING 

SHANGHAI 

Shigatse (1N) Lhasa (4N) 

Chengdu (1N) 

Deqing (1N) 

Gyantse (1N) 

Zhongdian (3N) 

Lijiang (2N) Outbound (1N) 

Kunming (2N) 

Linzhi (1N) 

Dali (2N) 

Zhammu (1N) 

Basu (1N) 

Mangkang (1N) 

Inbound (1N) 

Air 

Coach 

4WD Tibetan 


11 Oct 2008 03 Nov 2008 £2,890 

25 Apr 2009 18 May 2009 £2,990 

16 May 08 Jun £2,990 

26 Sep 19 Oct £2,990 

17 Oct 09 Nov £2,990 

Buddhist 

Sites 

Cultural 

Shows 

Pandas Beautiful 

Scenery 

Temples & 

Palaces 

An Amazing Adventure to Tibet 


More than a few dreams will be fulfilled when you take this tour. 

Tibet is no longer a “secret”, but you will visit places seen by few 

others. Be prepared for Four Wheeled Drive across the Tibetan 

Plateau and overnight stays in simple guest houses. But most of all 

be prepared to fulfill your “Tibetan Dreams”! 

GYANTSE KUMBUM 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

DREAMS

Days 1-3: UK - Kunming 

Fly with British Airways via Hong Kong and 

a domestic flight to Kunming for 2 nights. 

Your Tour Captain greets you and a 

welcome “Across the Bridge” noodle dinner 

awaits you. A full day tour to the awe 

inspiring Stone Forest where limestone 

columns reach for the sky. 


First to the Western Hills and Dianchi Lake 

then a flight to Dali for 2 nights. Next day 

visit Three Pagodas, the Old Town and then 

laze on a cruise of gorgeous Erhai Lake. 

Day 6: Dali - Lijiang 

By road to Lijiang for 2 nights.You 

will see Black Dragon Pool and then 

wander in the Ancient Quarter enjoying 

the cobbles and canals.The 

locals fashions reflect their Naxi 

culture as does their music. 

Day 7: Lijiang 

Up to see awesome Jade 

Dragon Snow Mountain 

(18,000ft).Then the famed 

Baisha Frescoes and a Naxi 

Ancient Music Show. 

Days 8-10: Zhongdian 

By road to Zhongdian, 

known as “Little Tibet”. 

We will take you to Tiger 

Leaping Gorge. Stay 

for 3 nights. Next day visit 

Baishui Terrace where sparkling 

waters gush from snow-white 

limestone pools. Next day 

see Napa Hai Lake and the 

Songshanlin Monastery built 

by the 5th Dalai Lama. 

Day 11: Zhongdian - 

Deqing 

By road to Deqing climbing high to the 

majestic Himalayas.This region is known as 

“Three Rivers” for three of the world’s 

mightiest,Yangtze, Mekong and Salween rise 

from the snow melt here. 

Day 12: Deqing - Mangkang 

Ever upwards to Tibet.You travel the 

“Tea Horse Road”. For centuries the 

Chinese traded westward with Tea 

and the Tibetans eastward with tough 

mountain horses.You reach Mangkand - 

you are in Tibet.Time to transfer to your 

4WD vehicles! 

Days 13-15: Basu - Zhammu - Linzhi 

On top of the world! Four days of 

unrivalled scenery, of spectacular river 

crossings, pristine forests and the highest 

roads in the world! Meet the locals in 

their traditional villages and the wild 

nomadic people known as the “Kham 

Cowboys”. When you arrive at Linzhi 

(one night) we have a quick visit to a 

Tibetan Carpet Factory arranged! 


Day 16: Linzhi - Lhasa 

The drive to Lhasa will include a visit to 

the jade green waters of Pasum Tso Lake. 

3 nights in Lhasa. 

Days 17-18: Lhasa 

Wander amongst the Pilgrims.Visit 

Jokhang Temple and explore the Barkhor 

Markets. Next day admire Potala Palace. 

It deserves your admiration.This 

architectural wonder towers over an 

entire mountain and contains thousands 

of rooms filled with treasures. Later 

see Norpulinka (the Summer Palace 

of the Dalai Lama) and if time permits 

visit a local primary school. In the 

evening enjoy a traditional Tibetan 

Dance performance. 

Potala Palace 

The Potala 

Palace, located 

on the Red Hill in 

Lhasa, was the chief 

residence of the 

Dalai Lama until the 

14th Dalai Lama fled to 

Dharamsala, India after 

a failed uprising in 1959. 

Today the Potala Palace is a state museum of China. 

It is a popular tourist attraction, a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site, and was named as one of the “New Seven 

Wonders of the World”. It is the highest palace in the 

world, and its 117 metre high 13-storey main building 

consists of Red and White Palaces, with the Red Palace 

located in the middle. 

The Potala Palace preserves a large number of precious 

cultural relics, such as the Bkar-vgyur (Buddha 

Teachings) on Pattra from India, and the Imperial 

edicts and golden seals of the Qing Emperors. 

Day 19: Lhasa - Shigatse 

By coach to Tibet’s Second City 

(1 night).Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery. 

Day 20: Shigatse - Gyantse 

On to smaller Gyantse (1 night) to see 

Pelkor Monastery, the famous Gyantse 

Kumbum and the Old Fort. 

Days 21-22: Gyantse - Lhasa - 

Chengdu 

Back to Lhasa for your final night in Tibet. 

The following day take your flight to 

Chengdu where we will whisk you to the 

Panda Reserve where you can point your 

cameras at photogenic pandas both young 

and old enjoying their carefully created 

environment. A farewell feast of Sichuan 

cuisine tonight! 


Morning at leisure before taking 

your overnight flight to the UK via 

Hong Kong. 


Air 

Coach 

4WD 












Extend your stay in Beijing (page 53) 


HIGH ALTITUDE 

Heights range from 3500m at Yecheng 

to 5400m on some of the worlds 

highest mountain passes. 20 days are 

above 3500m. 

HIGH ADVENTURE 

A good level of fitness is needed as you 

visit remote areas off the usual tourist 

routes. Challenging roads, some very 

basic accommodation and simple food 

will be found in these untouched and 

pristine areas. 

P44 

Kashgar (4N) 

Urumqi (1N) 

Yecheng (1N) 

Overland (3N) 

Ali (1N) 

Saga (1N) 

New Tingri (1N) 

Shigatse (2N) 

Lhasa (3N) 

Zanda (2N) 

Mt Kailash/ 

Gyantse (1N) 

Taqing (2N) 

Paryang (1N) Mt Everest (1N) 

Old Tingri (1N) 



04 May 2009 01 Jun 2009 £3,990 

24 Aug 21 Sep £4,190 



Air China 


Single supplement from £320. Please note: you may 

be required to share a room in some of the most 

basic accommodation. No supplement if you are 

willing to share (see page 5) 

Land only - from £3,290. Urumqi - Chengdu 


BEIJING (1N) 

Chengdu (1N) 

Inbound (1N) 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Epic 

ADVENTURE 

Temples & 

Palaces 

Desert 

Pandas 

Buddhist 

Sites 

A Truly “High Adventure” Tour 

From £3,990 – 29 Days – Fully Inclusive from the UK 

Take paths never trodden by others. Prepare to travel at altitudes 

over 12,000 ft for some 20 days (or even higher)! These are parts of 

China hardly seen by visitors. Come and discover them with us! Feel 

the sands of deserts beneath your feet.Travel the Silk Road, climb 

upwards in the Himalayas and gaze at Everest’s north face from 

Base Camp.Yours will be a journey and an adventure to be 

remembered.Travel will include Four Wheel Drive vehicles and 

altitudes over 17,000ft will be experienced. Cameras are a must! 

Note that this is a High Adventure Tour.You must be fit and 

prepared for very basic accommodation and primitive facilities. 

MOUNT EVEREST

Days 1-3: UK - Beijing - Urumqi 

Fly to Beijing with Air China and transfer 

to your Hotel for 1 night.Your ultimate 

destination is remote Kashgar in the deserts 

of the west.To get there, we fly you next 

morning to Urumqi, capital of the vast 

Xinjiang Region for 1 night. 

Days 4-7: Kashgar 

Fly in the morning to this ancient market 

town sometimes described as “The 

Casablanca of The East”. Once the 

flourishing centre of the Silk 

Road and now a Desert 

Destination. 4 nights here.We 

take you to Lake Karakul on the 

Karakoram Highway.You will see 

the Id Kah Mosque, the Abakh 

Hoja Tomb, and the Animal 

Market.The Sunday Market is 

famous. Silks and carpets feature. 

Probably more manageable are 

carved jewel boxes. 

Day 8: Kashgar - Yecheng 

By road via Yengisar (where the 

“Uyghur Daggers” are made) 

on the Silk Road to Yarkand and 

then Yecheng for 1 night. Here 

you will see the markets around 

the Jama Mosque. 

Days 9-11: Tibet Highway 

4 wheel drive now to begin 

the ascent of the highest road 

in the world! Breathtaking! 

You can even see K2 in Pakistan! 

Basic Accommodation (until you 

reach Lhasa) in truck stop lodgings, or 

simple hotels with primitive facilities. 

Day 12: Ali County 

Like a mirage the town of Shiquanhe appears. 

Time to re-stock essentials! You are in Tibet! 

Days 13-14: Zanda 

To Zanda for 2 nights. Here was the “Guge 

Kingdom” and their former capitals Tholing 

and Tsaparang. 

Days 15-16: Mount Kailash - Taqing 

From Zanda your journey follows a river 

valley scattered with prayer flags until you 

finally see Tibet’s “Jewel in the Snow” - 

Mt Kailash.Time to explore this and Lake 

Manassarovar both the most remote and 

holy places in the world. 2 nights here. 

Days 17-18: Paryang - Saga 

A scenic drive to Paryang (one night). 

Yak herders perhaps the only humans 

en route. Next morning leave for Saga via 

the old village of Zhongba. Stay in Saga. 

Days 19-21: Old Tingri - Mount 

Everest - New Tingri 

Your Tour highlight perhaps? An early start 

as you head for Mt Everest, stopping first for 

1 night in Old Tingri. Next day your objective is 

achieved you will be at Base Camp gazing up 


the North Face to the “Roof of the World” 

at 29,029 ft! Return to Mt Everest Base 

Camp next day with time to take definitive 

photographs (weather permitting). Send a 

postcard from the world’s highest box perhaps. 

Mingle with climbers.Truly a day to remember! 

Then on to New Tingri for overnight. 

Days 22-23: Shigatse 

On to Tibet’s second largest town.Visit 

Tashilhunpo Monastery the seat of the 

Panchen Lamas. 2 nights here. 

Mt. Everest 

Mt. Everest is the 

highest mountain 

on Earth, as 

measured by the 

height of its summit 

above sea level.The 

mountain, which is part 

of the Himalaya range 

in High Asia, is located 

on the border between 

Nepal and Tibet.As of the end of the 2006 climbing season, 

there have been 3,050 ascents to the summit, by 2,062 

individuals, and 203 people have died on the mountain. 

The conditions on the mountain are so difficult that most 

of the corpses have been left where they fell, some of them 

are easily visible from the standard climbing routes. 

You will be one of the very privileged few to gaze in awe 

at the majesty of Mt Everest from the Tibet side. Drink in 

the atmosphere of basecamp and imagine the 

excitement of the mountaineering pioneers. 

Day 24: Gyantse 

Leave for Gyantse to see Pelkor Monastery, 

the famous Gyantse Kumbum Shrine and 

the Old Fort. Overnight. 

Days 25-27: Lhasa 

Say goodbye to 4 Wheel Drive! At last in 

fascinating Lhasa for 3 nights.The “Crown 

Jewel of Tibet” (The Potala Palace) awaits 

you.Thousands of treasure filled rooms 

spread through a giant building dwarfing all 

around it. Also there will be Barkhor Square, 

Jokhang Temple, Drepung Manastery, Sera 

Temple and not least Norpulinka the former 

summer palace of the Dalai Lama. How 

many memory cards will you have filled? 

But wait - for tomorrow is yet to come. 

Day 28: Chengdu 

By air to Sichuan Province and a visit to the 

Panda Reserve, where these endangered 

animals big and small breed enthusiastically 

and enjoy their carefully controlled native 

environment.Tasty Sichuan cuisine at our 

farewell dinner. 

Day 29: Chengdu - UK 

First a flight to Beijing to connect with 

your international flight to the UK. Lots 

of memories and farewells to new friends 

who have shared your Epic Adventure. 


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Hong Kong 

Our Hong Kong extension packages are becoming increasingly popular and more of our passengers 

are now adding this exciting city to their China tour. So we now include a wider range of hotels for 

you to choose from. Take a few days to see the sights, enjoy the nightlife or take advantage of the 

shopping opportunities. 

Just look at what 

Hong Kong has to offer! 

Fun things to do 

Take a tram ride up to the Peak for the 

best view – passing buildings at a 45 degree 

angle! Aberdeen is a floating village of 

history featuring two spectacular floating 

restaurants.Take the Star Ferry to Hong 

Kong Island, hydrofoil to Macau (Complete 

with new “Las Vegas” super resorts!) or 

ferry to Lantau Island. Ocean Park is the 

region’s largest Oceanarium – and for 

non-stop fun, visit Disneyland! 

Shopping 

Is everywhere! For serious shopping visit 

the Landmark and Galleria Malls.There is 

every variety of street market: Ladies’, 

Temple Street, Night, Jade, Flower, Goldfish 

and the Apliu Street Flea Market. Most 

goods are tax-free and in smaller shops 

you can barter, market-style. 

Culture 

Classical Chinese art and calligraphy in 

the Museum of Art or step back 6000 years 

at the Museum of History. Also see the 

Man Mo temple, Kowloon’s Walled City, 

Po Lin Temple and the Giant Buddha on 

Lantau Island. 

Dining and nightlife 

10,000 restaurants! From the International 

Fine Dining restaurants of the top hotels to 

the street-side market vendors - there’s 

everything! Top nightlife is in Central District 

at Lan Kwai Fong with lots of bistros, delis 

and jazz clubs.Temple Street Night Market 

is great fun.

BP International Hotel 3* Superior 

A sleek contemporary hotel with 535 

rooms on 25 floors and ideally located in 

the heart of the city adjacent to Kowloon 

Park and near Temple Street. 3 speciality 

restaurants offer western and Asian cuisine 

and there’s a bar and lounge. In-room 

features include: 

• Air-Conditioning • 24 hour room service 

• Fridge • Mini Bar • Hairdryer 

• Satellite TV • Coffee and Tea Maker 

• Safe • Bathrobes and Slippers 

Harbour Plaza Hong Kong 4 1 ⁄2* 

Situated perfectly on Victoria Harbour, this 

hotel enjoys one of the most unique 

locations in this amazing city.The pleasant, 

boutique and café-laden area features a host 

of entertainment, shops and bars and is just a 

relaxed ferry ride to Central,Wan Chai and 

North Point.We only feature Harbour View 

rooms here so the best amenities and a 

great view has to be a winning combination. 

• 498 Guest rooms • 24 hour room 

service • Rooftop Swimming Pool 

• Fitness Centre and Spa • 7 restaurants 

and Bars • Satellite TV and Pay Movies 

• Broadband • Mini Bar • Air-Conditioning 

• Safe • Tea and Coffee Maker • Hairdryer 

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel 

and Towers 5* 

The hotel is located at the top of Kowloon’s 

Golden Mile, alongside Victoria Harbour. 

Shops, bars and restaurants abound and the 

ferry terminal and Mass Transit railway are 

close by. 

• 782 Guest Rooms • 24 hour room 

service • Restaurants and Bars: 

Unkai Japanese, Celestial Court Chinese, 

Oyster and Wine Bar, Cigar Lounge 

• Satellite TV with Pay Movies 

• Daily Newspaper • Sheraton Sweet 

Sleeper Beds • Hairdryer • Bathrobe 

• Internet Access (Charge) • Air-Conditioning 

• Safe • Coffee and Tea Maker 

• Mini Bar • Fridge • Iron and Board 

• Health Club, Spa, Sauna and Massage 

Victoria Harbour 


Hong Kong Extension (4D/3N) 

Day 1: Transfer to your hotel. 

Days 2-3: Half Day Island Tour including 

Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen 

fishing village and other great views 

throughout the City. Rest of your stay 

at leisure. (B) 

Day 4: Grab last minute shopping - off 

to the airport. (B) 

Prices from: BP International £240pp 

Harbour Plaza £420pp 

Sheraton £590pp 

Prices are seasonal and exclude flights 

Hong Kong Extension and 

Connecting Flight Packages (4D/3N) 

Add a connecting flight from the end of 

your China tour: 

Flight from Shanghai and Hong Kong 

Extension from £320pp 

Flight from Beijing and Hong Kong 

Extension from £360pp 

Prices apply to the BP International Hotel 

and are seasonal 

Shopping Package (4D/3N) 


Days 2-3: You will have a 2 day Shopping 

Tour (6 hours per day) including Chinese 

Dim Sum lunches at local restaurants, visit 

the Horizon Plaza, Aberdeen, Porcelain 

and Jewellery factories, Stanley Market, 

Jade Market and the Ladies Market. (B, L) 


Prices from: BP International £370pp 

Harbour Plaza £550pp 

Sheraton £720pp 


Optional Day Tours 

New Territories from £59pp 

Disneyland from £79pp 

Lantau Island from £79pp 

Macau from £99pp 

Downtown Hong Kong 


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Dubai 

A big attraction of flying via Dubai with Emirates is the option for a stopover in this fascinating city. 

It has been a very popular choice for many of our passengers in the past year. Whether it is taking 

advantage of the leisure opportunities, shopping in the numerous malls or just relaxing on the beach, 

there’s something for everyone! 

Dubai has so much to 

offer you! 

Fun things to do 

There are great beaches, lots of watersports 

and spectacular diving. Plenty of golf courses 

including the world-class Montgomerie Dubai, 

as well as a huge indoor ski-dome.Watch 

horse racing at the Nad al Sheba racetrack, 

or maybe camel racing instead! A popular 

half-day tour is a desert safari including dinner 

at camp and traditional Arabic entertainment. 

Other options include helicopter rides, hot-air 

ballooning and dhow cruises. 

Shopping 

Shopping is so important in Dubai that 

there is even an annual festival in its honour. 

With over 50 notable shopping centres in the 

Emirate, it’s a shopaholic’s dream! 

Many of the malls are open until midnight 

and be sure to take advantage of the taxfree 

bargains. 

Culture 

Haggle for bargains in the traditional markets 

and souks. Discover the vibrant marketplaces 

of the Spice Souk, Gold Souk and the Fish 

Souk by the creek. 

Dining and Nightlife 

Dubai has everything you can imagine. Cool 

city wine bars, exclusive clubs, traditional 

shisha cafes and magnificent restaurants.There 

is cuisine from around the world and the 

seafood is amazing!

Arabian Park Hotel 4* 

The hotel is located in the city, with a free 

shuttle bus to the beach.There’s a welcoming 

pool and plenty of restaurants to enjoy. 

• 318 rooms • Air-Conditioning 

• Satellite TV • Minibar • Hairdryer 

• In-room Safe • 24 Hour Room Service 

• Spacious pool and Pool bar • Health Spa 

• Gym • Far Eastern, New York Deli and 

International Cuisine Restaurants 

Traders Hotel 4* 

Traders enjoys a good location in Deira 

which is Dubai’s traditional commercial and 

shopping district. Attractions close by include 

the Gold Souk, Spice Market and the Abra 

stations where you cross Dubai Creek to 

Bur Dubai.There’s a rooftop pool to cool off 

in, full Health club and complimentary 

transport to Al Mamzar Beach Park and the 

City Centre shopping complex. Enjoy multi 

cuisine dining at “The Junction” and live 

entertainment at the Chameleon Bar. 

• Rooftop swimming pool 

• Health Club with sauna, steam bath, 

massage and 24 hour gym access 

• Free transport to Al Mamzar Beach Park 

and the City Centre shopping complex 

• 24 hour Room Service • Business Centre 

• The Junction Restaurant. Chameleon Bar 

• 250 rooms • Air-Conditioning 

• Satellite TV• Bathrobes • Hairdryer 

• Coffee/Tea Makers • Minibar 

Dubai Extension (4D/3N) 


Day 2: Half-day city tour to discover the 

delights of Dubai. See the modern sights 

such as the Burj al Arab and also try your 

hand at bargaining in the souks.The rest 

of your stay is at leisure to enjoy the 

Emirate as you please. (B) 


Prices from: Arabian Park £219pp 

Traders £269pp 



Emirates Extension (5D/4N) 

Based overnight at your Dubai hotel, 

the following itinerary allows you to also 

visit two of the other states that form 

part of the Emirates – Sharjah and 

Abu Dhabi. 

Day 1: Arrive Dubai 

Arrival and transfer to your hotel. 

The rest of the day is at leisure. 

Day 2: Dubai City Tour 

Half-day city tour by coach. See the new 

sights such as the Burj al Arab, walk 

through the souks and take a water taxi 

to Deira.Visit the Old Spice Souk and 

exercise your bargaining skills at the 

world’s most famous Gold Souk. (B) 

Day 3: Sharjah City Tour 

The Emirate of Sharjah is only 20 

minutes away and is regarded as the 

cultural hub of the Middle East.This 

half-day tour commences at the Cultural 

Roundabout and then visits the Natural 

History Museum. There are several 

souks to explore ending at the Central 

Souk with typical Arabian architecture 

and hundreds of shops. Return to 

Dubai. (B) 

Day 4: Abu Dhabi City Tour 

The Capital of the United Arab Emirates 

is a cosmopolitan metropolis rising out 

of the sand, but spaciously planned and 

uniquely green.You will see the beautiful 

corniche - the focal point of the city, 

dhow building yards, palaces and the 

petroleum museum on this 6 hour tour. 

Return to Dubai. (B) 

Day 5: Depart Dubai 

Transfer back to the airport. (B) 

Prices from: Arabian Park £349pp 

Traders £419pp 


The order of touring may vary as not all tours 

run every day 

There is a huge variety of hotels 

to choose from in Dubai and we will be 

able to help you with any hotel request. 

Desert Safari Dubai Creek 


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Bangkok 

What an exciting city! And so convenient to stop off here on your way to Indochina or on your way 

back from China - what a great contrast - and you can travel on to the beaches of Hua Hin too! 

Bangkok has the lot. An intriguing mixture of old and new, heady nightlife and more than 50,000 

choices of where to eat! 

Sightseeing 

Visit the beautiful Grand Palace and the 

famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Also 

see Wat Traimit featuring a 3 metre tall solid 

gold Buddha and Wat Po with its huge 

reclining Buddha. Cross the river for Wat 

Arun – The Temple of Dawn.You can also 

take a canal and rice barge river cruise or a 

full day tour to the Bridge over the River 

Kwai. 

Shopping 

In Abundance! From fun street markets to 

Designer Stores in Silom and Sukhumvit. 

Getting Around 

It used to be a huge problem but the new 

Skytrain transit system is the answer! The 

above-ground rail system is clean, cheap and 

very efficient. 

Bangkok Bel-Aire Princess 3* 

This popular hotel is centrally located close 

to shops, bars and restaurants and only a 5 

minute stroll to the Nana Skytrain station. 

Indoors there are comfortable rooms with 

good amenities.The Tiffin restaurant gives 

you choices between Thai, Indian and 

International cuisine and breakfast is already 

included in the price. 

Hotel features: 

• 160 rooms on 18 floors 

• Air Conditioning • TV and Radio 

• Mini-Bar • Hairdryer 

• Tea and Coffee Maker 

• 1 King or 2 Queen beds 

• Restaurant, Bar and Coffee Shop 

• Swimming Pool • Gym 

• Laundry and Dry Cleaning 

Wat Pho Temple Tuk Tuk Taxi 


Bangkok Extension (4D/3N) 

Day 1: Transfer to the Bel-Aire 

Princess Hotel. 

Days 2-3: A half-day tour of the Grand 

Palace. Stroll around this architectural 

wonder of golden stupas and temples 

encrusted with shining and colourful 

mosaics. Previously the residence of 

the kings of Thailand, here you will see 

the many palaces used for different 

occasions. Also visit the beautiful Wat 

Phra Kaew, which houses the Emerald 

Buddha. The rest of your stay is at 

leisure. (B) 

Day 4: Enjoy your time at leisure until 

your transfer to the airport. (B) 

Price from £220pp 

Price is seasonal and excludes flights. 

Bangkok Extension and Connecting 

Flight Packages (4D/3N) 



Flight and Bangkok Extension from £340pp 

Price depends on departure point and is seasonal.

Hua Hin 

Hua Hin is Thailand’s oldest beach resort and the destination of choice for the Thai Royal Family. 

There is a beautiful sandy beach of course, but also the quiet winding streets of a friendly coastal 

village and lots of street markets. Eat at restaurants serving delicious seafood, play golf on one of the 

six courses and enjoy the lively nightlife. There’s so much to see and do! 

Sightseeing 

Hua Hin is 200km south of Bangkok on the 

west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Enjoy day 

trips to temples, waterfalls, caves, Khai Sam 

Roi Yot Marine Park with pleasant drives 

through rice paddies and pineapple 

plantations. A “must do” is the tour to 

the 1000 year old temple of Wat 

Kamphaeng Laeng and the cable car trip 

to the Summer Palace of King Rama 1V, 

one of the settings for the King and I. 

Springfield Beach Resort 3* Superior 

A delightful resort set on a quiet stretch of 

Cha’am’s unspoiled beach. Plenty of amenities 

and activities to keep you on site but golf and 

a spa are nearby and there’s a shuttle bus to 

the local markets and Hua Hin. 

• 77 rooms • On the beach 

• Swimming pool and Jacuzzi • Tennis 

• Games room • Fitness room with sauna, 

steam room and massage 

• Free transport to Springfield Village 

resort and spa • Shuttle service to Hua 

Hin or Cha-Am night markets 

• Garden terrace International restaurant 

• Seaside Terrace for Seafood and Thai 

• 24 hour room service • Gift Shop 

• Air Conditioning • Fridge • Satellite TV 

Baan Bayan Resort 3* Superior 

Originally built in the 1900’s, the hotel 

obviously selected a superb location 

beachfront in Hua Hin overlooking the Gulf 

of Siam.The hotel has stayed with the same 

family owners since it was built and the 

current generation have fully restored the 

property so providing a unique blend of a 

glorious bygone era and all of today’s 

modern comforts and amenities. 

• 24 rooms • On Hua Hin beach 

• Walking distance to Hua Hin Village 

• Swimming Pool • Watersports 

• Horse Riding • Golf • Library with 

Internet access • Traditional Thai Massage 

• Barbeque Terrace • Cafe Bayan 

• Poolside Bar • Room Service 

• Air Conditioning • Private balcony with 

sun lounge or deck • Mini Bar • Safe 

• Tea and Coffee Makers 

• satellite TV and Movie Channels 

Khao Takiab Temple on Hua Hin Beach 


Hua Hin Extension (4D/3N) 

Day 1: Transfer to Hua Hin from Bangkok 

International Airport or from your hotel 

in Bangkok (3 hours). 

Days 2-3: Enjoy your stay at leisure. 

Spend time browsing in the many street 

markets and visit some of the local 

attractions. Day tours in Hua Hin can be 

arranged locally. Or maybe after an 

exciting tour, this is a perfect opportunity 

to just relax on the golden sands and 

enjoy the warm sea. (B) 

Day 4: Transfer back to Bangkok or the 

International Airport. (B) 

Price from £270pp 

Applies to both the Springfield Beach Resort 

and the Baan Bayan Resort. 

Price is seasonal and excludes flights. 

Hua Hin Extension and Connecting 

Flight Packages (4D/3N) 



Flight and Hua Hin Extension from £390pp 

Price depends on departure point and is seasonal. 


China a la 

Carte 

For the personal touch, look no further than a tailored itinerary from Wendy Wu Tours. China á la 

Carte allows you to easily create a bespoke package with private touring and personal guides that is 

excellent value for money. Our knowledge and experience of China allows us to ensure you get the 

most out of your visit and leave you with unforgettable memories. 

To create your perfect holiday,Wendy Wu Tours will help 

you to select from our extensive range of hotels, tours 

and flights.As a China specialist, we can offer thousands 

of different combinations so you can design the tour that 

is just right for you. 

Use the map and the information on the following 

pages to help you decide where you want to visit. 

We can arrange international flights from a number of 

UK departure airports, hotels and private touring in all 

of the main tourist destinations, domestic flights and 

transfers within China as well as cruises along the 

Yangtze. For the best value complete packages, choose 

from our popular selection of Easy Stays. 

To compliment your China á la Carte, you can also add 

extensions to destinations further afield to Hong Kong, 

Dubai, Bangkok and Hua Hin (see pages 46-51). 

Call us now for your personalised quote. 

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Beijing 

Also Visit 

While in Beijing, we recommend you also 

visit Chengde, the former Imperial holiday 

resort of the Qing Dynasty, which houses 

ancient regal gardens, mountain villas and 

temples built for powerful emperors. 

Beijing Hotels 

The 4 star Guangzhou Hotel is strategically 

located close to the famous Xidan 

commercial area. It has well-equipped 

guestrooms with distinctive character to 

create comfort and elegance.The 

Guangzhou restaurant offers you the finest 

Cantonese cuisine in town. The hotel’s 

courteous and enthusiastic service will 

make you feel home away from home. 

The 5 star Beijing International Hotel 

is located in the heart of the business 

district close to the Forbidden City. Each of 

the 916 rooms are well-equipped and offer 

amazing views of the city. Located on the 

28th floor, the popular Starlight Revolving 

Restaurant offers a delicious ‘east meets west’ 

buffet complimented with stunning views of 

Chang’an Avenue. Other facilities include a 

spa and beauty salon. 

Beijing Excursions 

Beijing City Tour: Full day tour of the 

Forbidden City,Tiananmen Square & 

Summer Palace. (L) 

Great Wall & Temple of Heaven: 

Enjoy both spectacular sights on this full 

day tour. (L) 


China’s capital city is home to some of the most famous sights in the country. Stroll across 

Tiananmen Square and discover the historic Forbidden City, explore the grounds of the exquisite 

Summer Palace and marvel at the unique Temple of Heaven. Of course, no trip to Beijing will be 

complete without taking a walk on the spectacular Great Wall. 

Forbidden City: A half day tour of this 

historic palace. Includes Tiananmen Square. 

Summer Palace: Stroll in the grounds of 

the palace and relax by Kunming Lake. Half 

day tour. 

Walk the Great Wall: A half day visit to 

the most famous sight in China. 

Hutong Rickshaw Ride: Discover the 

old residential areas using traditional 

transportation. 

Peking Duck Dinner & Acrobatic 

Show: A wonderful evening of 

entertainment, Beijing style. (D) 

Best Value Itineraries 

Beijing Easy Stay (4D/3N): Transfer 

from the airport to your hotel.The next day 

take a walk along China’s most famous tourist 

attraction, the Great Wall which was built 

over 2000 years ago and stretches over 

5000kms from the Yellow Sea in the east to 

the Gobi Desert in the west. The following 

day start your sightseeing at the Summer 

Palace before exploring the vast Forbidden 

City, the largest and best preserved 

collection of ancient buildings in China. 

In the afternoon visit the 15th Century 

Temple of Heaven. On your final day enjoy 

your time at leisure until your transfer to 

the airport. (3B, 2L) 

Chengde Easy Stay (2D/1N): Transfer 

to the station for the scenic rail journey that 

passes a remote section of the Great Wall. 

In the afternoon visit the Emperors’ 

Summer Court. Stay overnight in Chengde. 

The following day, visit the Tibetan Temple 

and Mongol Temple before returning to 

Beijing by train. Transfer to your hotel or 

the airport. (1B, 2L) 

Sunset at Tiananmen 

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Shanghai 

‘Cosmopolitan’ is the only way to describe China’s financial hub where beautiful old buildings stand 

side by side with modern architectural masterpieces. Stroll along the colonial waterfront and discover 

traditional gardens. Known as the ‘Paris of the East’, Shanghai is also China’s premier shopping heaven. 

Also Visit 

While in Shanghai, we recommend you visit 

Suzhou, famous for its traditional gardens or 

the charming canal town of Wuzhen. Also 

visit the ancient temples and pagodas of 

Hangzhou. For spectacular scenery, take a 

cable car to the summit of Mt Huang and 

enjoy the fabulous views. 

Shanghai Hotels 

The 4 star Holiday Inn Downtown has 481 

comfortably furnished rooms. Hotel 

facilities include: Four restaurants, beauty 

salon, 24 hour room service, laundry and 

dry cleaning, foreign exchange, safety 

deposit box and gift shop and a range of 

business services including email, internet 

and fax service. 

The 5 star Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel in 

the heart of downtown Shanghai, is just 

steps from the bright lights of Nanjing Road 

with its world-class shopping and only a 

short walk from The Bund.There are 

numerous restaurants and bars to cater for 

all needs and the hotel is also home to one 

of the best wine bars in Shanghai, ‘Vinothek’. 

Other facilities include an indoor swimming 

pool, fitness centre and spa.The 

comfortable and well-equipped rooms offer 

stunning views of Shanghai. 

Shanghai Excursions 

Shanghai City Tour: Full day tour of 

the Bund, Shanghai Museum, Old Town and 

Yu Gardens. (L) 

Suzhou: Enjoy exquisite gardens, a silk mill 

and a short cruise on the Grand Canal. Full 

day tour. (L) 

Wuzhen: A full day to stroll around this 

traditional canal town and admire the 

historic architecture. (L) 

Huangpu Cruise: A stunning view of old 

and new Shanghai from the river on this 

evening cruise. 


Shanghai Easy Stay (3D/2N): Transfer 

from the airport and check in to your hotel. 

The following day visit the famous historical 

waterfront area known as ‘The Bund’, the 

antiquities and arts of the Shanghai Museum 

and then head to the Old Town where 

cobbled streets are lined with traditional 

shops. End the day with a stroll through 

the beautiful Yu Gardens. On your final day, 

transfer to the airport. (2B, 1L) 

Suzhou & Hangzhou Easy Stay (5D/4N): 

Transfer by private car from Shanghai to your 

hotel in Suzhou for 2 nights.The following 

day, visit the Master of the Nets and Humble 

Administrators gardens before enjoying a 

cruise along the Grand Canal. The next day, 

travel to the beautiful city of Hangzhou for a 

further 2 nights. Here you will explore local 

markets and enjoy oriental tea tasting as well 

as visit the Temple of Inspired Seclusion and 

the Six Harmonies Pagoda. End your stay 

with a relaxing cruise on the tranquil West 

Lake. On your final day, transfer back from 

Hangzhou to Shanghai. (4B, 3L) 

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Mt Huang & Ming Townships 

(5D/4N): Take the overnight train from 

Shanghai to Mt Huang, one of the most 

stunning natural wonders of the world. On 

arrival, take a cable car to the summit to 

enjoy spectacular views of the imposing 

rock formations, unusually shaped trees and 

mysterious ever-changing mist, all of which 

have inspired Chinese artists for centuries. 

The following day, return to the base of the 

mountain and explore the ancient town of 

Tunxi, where you will stay overnight. The 

next day you will visit historic local villages 

where much of the architecture and 

traditions date back to the Ming and Qing 

Dynasties. Board your overnight train to 

Shanghai and transfer to your hotel or the 

airport. (4B, 3L, 3D) 

Yu Gardens

Xian 

Xian Hotels 

The Hotel Royal Garden is a 4 star hotel 

with friendly service and offering good access 

to shopping and sight-seeing areas. The hotel’s 

lobby is decorated in traditional Chinese style 

and the guest rooms are all gorgeously 

painted, creating a charming atmosphere 

throughout the hotel. The hotel’s restaurant 

has a famous chef from Hong Kong whose 

Guangdong cuisine is highly praised. 

The majestic 5 star Sofitel Xian Renmin 

Square is ideally situated close to the Bell 

Tower, Drum Tower, Great Mosque and 

Shanxxi Museum. Facilities at the hotel 

include four restaurants, two bars, indoor 

swimming pool, fitness centre and spa.The 

432 rooms are elegantly designed and wellequipped. 

Xian Excursions 

Terracotta Warriors & Banpo: A full 

day tour of the warriors and Banpo 

Neolithic Village. (L) 

Xian City Tour: Shaanxi Museum, Little 

Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, Muslim 

Quarter. Full day. (L) 

Terracotta Warriors: Half day visit to the 

famous army buried with the First Qin 

Emperor. 


A city steeped with history dating back to 1000BC and home to the famous Terracotta Warriors. 

Xian served as the capital of China’s greatest emperor, Emperor Qin Shi Huang and was the starting 

point of the ancient Silk Route. With an abundance of historic attractions, Xian is a must-see city. 

Best Value Itinerary 

Xian Easy Stay (3D/2N): Transfer from 

the airport and check into your hotel. The 

following day you will be amazed by a visit 

to the UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors, 

one of the most significant archaeological 

excavations of the 20th Century. Later take 

a walk along the ancient City Wall, one of 

the best preserved in all of China. Your final 

day is at leisure until your transfer to the 

airport. (2B, 1L) 

Did you know? 

The backstreets leading from the Drum 

Tower have been home to the city’s Hui 

community (Chinese Muslims) since the 7th 

Century, having arrived along the Silk Route 

by foot, camel and horses.The Muslim 

Quarter with its narrow lanes is filled with 

buzzing bazaars, butcher shops, sesame-oil 

factories and colourful markets. Xian is also 

home to one of the largest mosques in 

China, the Great Mosque, which is a 

fascinating blend of Chinese and Islamic 

architecture. 

Drum Tower Xian 

Xian City Wall 

Army of Terracotta Warriors 


Chengdu 

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is home to the adorable Giant Pandas with one of the 

world’s most important panda reserves situated just outside the city. It’s also an easy day trip to visit 

the magnificent Grand Buddha at Leshan, one of the largest in the world. 

Also Visit 

Sichuan Province is the location of the 

spectacularly beautiful Nine Villages Valley 

filled with sparkling lakes, dramatic waterfalls 

and lush forests - it’s a photographers dream! 

Chengdu is also the main gateway to the 

mystical land of Tibet where you can explore 

the temples and monasteries of the Roof of 

the World. For an alternative panda 

experience, visit the Wolong Nature Reserve. 

Chengdu Hotels 

The 4 star Sichuan Hotel offers elegant 

accommodation and modern facilities to 

make your stay in Chengdu a pleasant one. It 

features a nightclub, an indoor swimming pool 

and a gymnasium. In the restaurant, guests 

can select from a menu of authentic Sichuan 

and Cantonese cuisine. 

The 5 star Sheraton Chengdu Hotel offers 

404 beautifully-designed, well-appointed rooms 

with modern amenities to ensure a 

comfortable stay.There is a Cantonese 

and International restaurant and a bar with 

live entertainment. Other facilities include 

an indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, massage and 

beauty salon. 

Chengdu Excursions 

Panda & Buddha: A full day tour to the 

Chengdu Panda Reserve and the Grand 

Buddha at Leshan. (L) 

Leshan Buddha: Marvel at the huge 

9th century Grand Buddha carved out of a 

river cliff. (L) 

Chengdu Panda Reserve: Observe the 

pandas at feeding time and visit the 

informative museum. 


Panda & Buddha Easy Stay (3D/2N): 

Transfer from the airport and check into 

your hotel.The next morning visit the 

famous Panda Reserve to observe these 

delightful animals being reared in 

surrounding reminiscent of their natural 

habitat.Then drive to Leshan to see the 

Grand Buddha, enjoying the best view on a 

short river trip.Your final day is at leisure 

until your transfer to the airport. (2B, 1L) 

Wolong Easy Stay (2D/1N): Drive to 

Wolong and spend the rest of the day 

observing the pandas at the famous Nature 

Reserve. Stay overnight and transfer back 

to Chengdu the following day. (1B, 2L, 1D) 

Nine Villages Valley (6D/5N): Transfer to 

your hotel in Chengdu. The next day begin 

the journey to Nine Villages Valley where 

you will stay for 2 nights enjoying the 

beautiful scenery of serene lakes, 

spectacular waterfalls and lush forest valleys. 

The following day, visit the colourful mineral 

pools and temple at Huanglong, and stop 

overnight in Maoxian. Drive back to 

Chengdu for your final night. (5B, 4L) 

Tibet Easy Stay (6D/5N): Transfer from 

Lhasa airport to your hotel.The following 

day, explore the ‘crown jewel of Tibet’, the 

Potala Palace, which contains thousands of 


room filled with shrines and frescoes. Also 

visit the sacred Jokhang Temple, and then 

wander the Barkhor pilgrims’ route that 

encircles it. The next day, experience 

traditional Tibetan life with an overnight stay 

in the rural town of Gyantse where you will 

see the Pelkor Monastry and the ruined Old 

Fort. Drive to Shigatse,Tibet’s second largest 

city and visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery. Stay 

overnight. Return to Lhasa for a further 

night before transferring back to the airport. 

This Easy Stay is usually combined with flights 

from Chengdu. (5B, 4L) 

Grand Buddha

Guilin 

Also Visit 

While visiting Guilin, we recommend you 

stay overnight in the idyllic town of 

Yangshuo. Surrounded by rice fields, this is 

a perfect rural haven for taking it easy and 

enjoying the magnificent scenery. 

Guilin Hotels 

The 4 star Guilin Bravo Hotel hotel offers 

268 tastefully decorated guest rooms each 

with individually controlled air-conditioning 

and heating, mini-bar, private bathroom, 

radio, colour television with free in-house 

movies and satellite channels. The hotel is 

well equipped with an outdoor swimming 

pool, a fitness center, a newly renovated 

tennis court, a first rate night club and a 

good bar. 

Situated in the heart of the enchanting city 

of Guilin, the five star Guilin Sheraton 

Hotel is ideally located alongside the Li 

River, making it the ideal place to explore 

the famous limestone caves and deep 

ravines. Along with a Chinese restaurant 

and two bars, there is also an outdoor 

swimming pool and fitness centre.The 

modern, well-appointed rooms also offer 

views of the Li River.. 

Guilin Excursions 

Li River Cruise: A half day cruise, to view 

the spectacular scenery. Includes Yangshuo 

Market. A scenic drive will return you to 

Guilin in the afternoon. (L) 

Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave, Mt 

Diecai, Seven Stars Park & Elephant Trunk 

Hill. Full day. (L) 


Guilin Easy Stay (3D/2N): Transfer from 

the airport to your hotel. The next day 

enjoy a cruise on the Li River taking you 

past tranquil farming and fishing scenes and 

picturesque villages, but the main attractions 

are the stunning limestone karsts that tower 

above the river. End the cruise in Yangshuo 

and stroll through the markets before 

returning to Guilin. Transfer to the airport 

the next day. (2B, 1L) 


Undoubtedly one of China’s greatest areas of natural beauty with its stunning limestone karst 

formations on the banks of the Li River. This region has long been an inspiration for Chinese poets 

and artists alike. 

Guilin & Yangshuo Easy Stay (4D/3N): 

Transfer from the airport to your hotel in 

Guilin for an overnight stay. The next day 

enjoy a cruise on the Li River to view the 

stunning scenery with oddly shaped 

limestone hills towering over rural farms 

and picturesque villages. Stay overnight in 

the small town of Yangshuo set in the lush 

green rice paddies of Southern China. The 

following day visit the colourful markets 

before returning to Guilin to explore the 

stunning stalactites and stalagmites of the 

Reed Flute Caves. Enjoy your final day at 

leisure until your transfer to the airport. 

(3B, 3L) 

Reed Flute Cave 


Yangtze Cruise 

The mighty Yangtze River is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world after the 

Nile and the Amazon. Despite the damming of the gorge, the area offers some of the most 

magnificent natural scenery in China known for its soaring peaks, sculpted cliffs, mysterious caves and 

cascading foliage. 

About the Yangtze River 

The mighty Yangtze River alternatively 

known as Chang Jiang is approximately 

6300 kilometers long and flows from its 

source in Geladandong Mountain, the 

principal peak of the Tanggula Mountain 

chain in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, 

southwest of China.The river flows from 

west to east through provinces of Qinghai, 

Tibet, Sichuan,Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, 

Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui and Jiangsu as well as 

the city of Shanghai, finally emptying into 

the East China Sea. 

The most impressive section of the river is 

the three Yangtze River gorges: Qutang 

Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, 

collectively known as Sanxia, or the 

Three Gorges. 

The shores of China’s Yangtze River 

present an ever changing mix of ancient 

and modern cultures as your cruise ship 

glides along one of the world’s largest inland 

waterways. With its mixture of history, 

culture, engineering feats and spectacular 

scenery that presents itself along this main 

artery of China will enthrall and amaze 

even the most jaded of travellers. 

Ships 

Wendy Wu Tours use a wide selection of 

ships of 4 and 5 star standard on the 

Yangtze River that will cater to meet all 

your needs and requirements. Facilities and 

interior décor onboard may vary from 

vessel to vessel, however, they will all have 

standard twin cabins, with air-conditioning, 

TV and private western facilities and 

onboard facilities will include a bar, gift shop 

and dining room. 


Yangtze River Cruise (5D/4N): 

Transfer from Yichang airport to your 

Yangtze cruise ship.The next day visit the 

Three Gorges Dam and marvel at one of 

the largest construction projects in the 

world. During the cruise you will see some 


of the most spectacular scenery in the 

world with huge cliffs rising dramatically out 

of the water. There will also be the 

opportunity to take several side trips. 

These can vary with river conditions but 

will usually include an excursion up one 

of the smaller tributary streams and a visit 

to the ancient ‘Ghost City’ of Fengdu. 

On the final day, disembark in Chongqing 

and transfer to the airport. This cruise is 

usually combined with connecting flights into 

Yichang and out of Chongqing. (4B, 3L, 3D) 

Cruise Ship on the Yangtze River


Hainan Island 

With its clear blue waters, pristine white sandy beaches and lush green mountains, Hainan Island is a 

truly tropical paradise which offers the perfect finale to your China memories. 

About Hainan Island 

Hainan Island is a beautiful island off the 

southern coast of China and lying at a 

similar latitude to Hawaii.The main port 

and resort area is Sanya on the southern 

tip while Yalong Bay to the east, stretches 

along a 7km coastline dotted with 

thatched umbrellas. 

A major attraction of this island is the 

seafood. Here, you can try delicious 

specialities such as spotted crab, white 

prawn, scallops, oysters and lobster. 

Delicious and mouth watering, you will not 

be able to resist! 

This beautiful island paradise also possesses 

a wonderfully diverse natural landscape and 

is home to many traditional ethnic villages. 

Whatever your leisure of choice, Hainan 

Island offers many unique experiences. 

Hainan enjoys a year-round tropical 

climate with the average temperature 

throughout the year between 22-26ºC. 

The dry and rainy seasons are very distinct 

and there may be tropical storms in the 

summer months. 

Crowne Plaza Hotel 5* 

This 5* tropical delight is perfectly located 

on the beach at Yalong Bay and was only 

opened in 2005, so it has all modern 

amenities. Chinese, Japanese and Italian 

cuisine are available at Café Trio with its 

open concept kitchens and poolside setting. 

The Havana Bar features tapas, exotic 

cocktails and live music - a fun spot to 

dance the night away. Features include 474 

rooms on 21 stories, beachfront location on 

Yalong Bay, fitness centre and health club, 

swimming pool, café Trio, Havana bar and 

lobby bar. Room amenities include airconditioning, 

satellite TV, fridge, safe and 

international direct-dial phone. 


Hainan Island Extension (6D/5N): 

Transfer from Sanya Phoenix Airport to 

the five star Crowne Plaza Hotel at Yalong 

Bay and enjoy five nights at leisure on a 

bed and breakfast basis before transferring 

back to Sanya Phoenix Airport for your 

onwards connection. 

Hainan Island can be added to nearly 

all our Chinese tours. 

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hainan Delicacies 


P60 

Introduction to 

Indochina 

We have all your favourite tours back for you in 2009. 

The Grand Tour of Indochina - 29 days - brings together Vietnam, 

Laos and Cambodia, Saigon, Hue, Junk Cruise, Hanoi, Phnom Penh 

and Angkor Wat. What an experience! 

Angkor to the Bay - 19 days - Vietnam and Cambodia, the best of both. 

Vietnam Panorama - 21 days - a perfect overview of the whole 

country in one trip. 

Vietnam Highlights - 24 days - our longest and most comprehensive 

tour of Vietnam. 

Vietnam at a Glance - 15 days - a snapshot of the best of Vietnam. 

Angkor Wat 

Climate Chart Vietnam Cambodia Laos 

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March 

May 

July 

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Vietnam 

Is rich in history and culture, heavily influenced by 2000 years of Chinese 

domination, French Colonialism and the Independence movement of the 20th 

Century. Natural beauty, friendly people, delicious food, UNESCO and World 

Heritage listed sights, memories of the Vietnam War. 

Cambodia 

Beautiful old Colonial Cities, underdeveloped beaches, unspoilt forests, 

awesome Angkor Wat and the polite and charming Khmer people. 

Laos 

Largely undeveloped, devotedly Buddhist and natural beauty - unforgettable. 

Hanoi (North) Danang (Centre) Saigon (South) Phnom Penh Vientiane 

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Best Time to Travel 

October to May. 

Temperatures in the 20’s C. 

(30’s in Saigon) and low 

rainfall. 

Our Hotels 

Are all in the 3-4* range. 

Most have: air conditioning, 

TV, tea and coffee makers, 

bar, restaurant and 

swimming pool. 

Tet New Year 

The Vietnamese New Year is 

from 25-29 Jan 2009 and 

sightseeing is subject to 

change at this time due to 

museum closures. 

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The climate charts on these pages are based on historical records. However as climate patterns change, it is always a good idea to check current weather reports prior to packing.

Angkor Wat 

Luang Prabang 

UNESCO listed town on the 

banks of the Mekong River. 

Cambodia’s prime attraction 

and best preserved temples. 

The Mekong Delta 

Our boat trip takes you to 

local markets, rice paddies 

and exotic fruits and 

vegetables. 

Hoi An 

This fabulous World 

Heritage Site is a wellpreserved 

Trading Port from 

the 15th-19th Centuries. 

Halong Bay 

One of the World’s Natural 

Wonders to marvel at on a 

Junk Boat Cruise. 


Air 

Rail 

Coach 



P62 

Luang Prabang (3N) 

Vang 

Vieng (1N) 

Sapa (1N) 

Overnight 

Train (1N) 

Overnight 

Train (1N) HANOI (2N) 

VIENTIANE (2N) 

Via BANGKOK (1N) 

Siem Reap (3N) 

PHNOM PENH (2N) 

Inbound Via 

BANGKOK (2N) 

My Tho 


Halong Bay (1N) 

Hue (1N) 

Danang 

Hoi An (3N) 

SAIGON (4N) 

All International airfares, all 

transportation, departure taxes (except 

Laos and Cambodia) and current fuel 

surcharges, accommodation, all meals 

(except breakfast only in Bangkok), 

entrance fees, guides & daily tours. 


also included (except Laos). 




01 Sep 2008 29 Sep 2008 £3,690 

29 Sep 27 Oct £3,690 

13 Oct 10 Nov £3,690 

27 Oct 24 Nov £3,690 

26 Jan 2009 23 Feb 2009 £3,990 

16 Feb 16 Mar £3,990 

09 Mar 06 Apr £3,990 

27 Apr 25 May £3,990 

11 May 08 Jun £3,990 

31 Aug 28 Sep £3,990 

28 Sep 26 Oct £3,990 

12 Oct 09 Nov £3,990 

26 Oct 23 Nov £3,990 



Regional Departures with British Airways only 

Single Supplement from £590. No supplement if you 

are willing to share (See page 5) 

Land only - Saigon to Siem Reap - from £2,890 

Tipping Payable locally US$128pp (See page 4) 


Thailand beach extension from £270 (Page 51) 


Cruise 

Grand 

TOUR OF 

INDOCHINA 

War 

Memories 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Ancient 

City 

Pagodas & 

Temples 

Beautiful 

Scenery 

Cultural 

Show 

Three Countries - So Many 

Spectacular Sights 

Angkor 

Wat 

Shopping 


Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. What a temptation. Angkor Wat, 

Cruising Halong Bay, Saigon,The Mekong Delta,Vang Vieng and 

Hanoi amongst the spectacular sights. 

MEKONG DELTA SUNRISE

Days 1-3: UK - Bangkok - Saigon 

Fly to Bangkok with British Airways for 

1 night. Breakfast the next morning and it’s 

off to Saigon and our welcome dinner. 

Day 4: Saigon 

A busy morning’s sightseeing includes the 

former Presidential Palace, War Remnants 

Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the 

beautiful Thien Hau Pagoda and then 

shopping at the Ben Thanh Markets. 

Day 5: Mekong Delta - My Tho 

A 4 hour cruise from My Tho explores 

the river and canals hopping on and off 

at floating markets, islands and villages. 

Day 6: Cu Chi Tunnels - Tay Ninh 

Explore the Vietcong guerrilla tunnel system 

and attend the midday service at the unique 

“Holy See” of Cao Dai Great Temple. 

Days 7-9: Saigon - Hoi An 

Lunchtime arrival and the Cham Museum, 

Marble Mountain and China Beach are 

visited on the way to the UNESCO listed 

trading port of Hoi An. Day 8 features 

a Walking Tour of the port visiting a 

traditional home, local market, Chinese 

Pagoda and Japanese covered bridge. Stroll 

around yourself for the rest of this and the 

following day. 

Day 10: Hoi An - Hue 

We drive through the spectacular Hai Van 

Pass to Hue where we take a cyclo ride to 

the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda 

before a boat trip on the Perfume River. 

A “Royal” cooking class tonight! 

Day 11: Hue - Hanoi 

Start the day with a visit to the Tu Doc 

and Khai Dinh tombs.Visit the Ethnology 

Museum and an evening performance of 

the famous Water Puppets. 

Day 12: Hanoi 

Our City Tour takes in the Ho Chi Minh 

quarter and his Mausoleum and House of 

Stilts, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the One Pillar 

Pagoda. Overnight Train. 

Days 13-14: Sapa 

Discover the colourful H’Mong and Dao 

people, their villages, valleys and waterfalls 

(5-6 hours walking per day). Overnight 

Train. 

Days 15-16: Halong Bay Junk 

Boat Cruise 

Early arrival in Hanoi for breakfast at a local 

bakery and on to Halong Bay, the “Jewel in 

the Crown” of Vietnam. Spectacular sunset and 

sunrise, the Tortoise Islands,Toad Island and 

Luon Cove. 

Days 17-19: Hanoi - Luang Prabang 

Welcome to Laos. We visit the National 

Museum and also admire the exquisite 


carved verandah at Wat Mai. Day 18 starts 

with a walking tour of this UNESCO listed 

town to the 16th Century temple of Wat 

Xieng Thong before a drive to Kuangsi 

waterfall, the Hmong Village at Ban Na 

Ouane and the Khmou Village at Bon Tha 

Pen - an opportunity for a dip in the natural 

pools. Up early next day for the colourful 

fresh produce market before boarding a 

traditional boat to cruise the Mekong River 

and visit the sacred Buddha caves of Pak 

Ou. We stop at Tham Ting and Tham 

Phoum caves which house hundreds of 

Buddha statues and two craft villages - save 

some energy to climb Phousi Hill. 

Day 20: Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng 

Drive to Vang Vieng which is famous for its 

beautiful Karst formations. We visit Tham 

Chang Cave and then on to Pathang, a 

wonderful village with stunning views, before 

a cruise along the Nam Song River. 

Days 21-22: Vang Vieng - Vientiane 

A stop at Bam Kheun Village to see how 

salt is mined on the way to the capital of 

Laos. On day 22 we tour the city admiring 

the Patuxai Victory Monument, resembling 

the Arc de Triomphe, Wat Sisaket, the 

oldest and most beautiful temple, Ho Phra 

Keo and That Luang, the most revered 

shrine in Laos.Traditional Lao dance 

show tonight. 

Days 23-24: Vientiane - Phnom Penh 

An afternoon visit to the Majestic Silver 

Pagoda, Emerald Buddha and the National 

Museum. Day 24 visits the Aspara 

Association where poor people have been 

taught to dance, sing and play traditional 

musical instruments. Next, to the infamous 

“Killing Fields” where 17,000 civilians were 

killed and then reflection time at the Tuol 

Sleng museum of genocidal crimes - an 

ex-torture centre. A little lighter experience 

now with shopping at the Russian market. 

Day 25: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap 

Spectacular sights and history here. We 

start with the Kravan, Sreah Srang, Banteay 

Kdei and East Mebon temples before 

climbing Pre Rup temple for the sunset. 

Days 26-27: Siem Reap 

Starts with the incredible fortified city 

of Angkor Thom. We see the 12th 

century Bayon, decorated with bas-reliefs 

incorporating 11,000 figures, the Elephant 

Terrace and Terrace of the Leper King 

before we arrive at legendary Angkor 

Wat. Day 27 starts with Banteay Srei, 

a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. 

We visit several more ancient sites before 

the fantastic lost-temple-in-the-jungle 

of Ta Prohm. 

Days 28-29: Siem Reap - UK 

Morning at leisure then fly home via 

Bangkok. 



Air 

Coach 

PHNOM PENH (1N) 



P64 


HANOI (3N) 

Siem Reap (3N) 

My Tho 



Hue (1N) 

Danang 

Hoi An (2N) 

SAIGON (4N) 


departure taxes (except Cambodia) 

and current fuel surcharges, 

accommodation, all meals (except 

Bangkok is Breakfast Only), entrance 

fees, guides & daily tours. 

Visa fees for UK passport holders 

are also included.We have 

special arrangements to simplify 

tipping (p4). 


10 Oct 2008 28 Oct 2008 £2,790 

30 Jan 2009 17 Feb 2009 £2,990 

27 Feb 17 Mar £2,990 

06 Mar 24 Mar £2,990 

27 Mar 14 Apr £2,990 

08 May 26 May £2,990 

12 Jun 30 Jun £2,990 

17 Jul 04 Aug £3,290 

31 Jul 18 Aug £3,290 

04 Sep 22 Sep £2,990 

18 Sep 06 Oct £2,990 

09 Oct 27 Oct £2,990 

06 Nov 24 Nov £3,290 

Departs Friday and Returns Tuesday 


Regional departures with British Airways only 

Single Supplement from £440. No supplement if 


Land only - Siem Reap to Hanoi - from £1,990 

Tipping Payable locally US$86pp (see page 4) 




Angkor 

TO THE 

BAY 

Ancient 

City 

ANGKOR WAT 

Pagodas & 

Temples 

Shopping 

Angkor 

Wat 

War 

Memories 

Cruise 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Cultural 

Show 

Legendary Temples,A Junk Cruise 

and Spectacular Cities 

From £2,790 - 19 days - Fully Inclusive from the UK 

The legendary wonders of Angkor Wat, Saigon, Phnom Penh, 

Hue and Hanoi. Add in a Junk Cruise across Halong Bay and 

you have the very best of Cambodia and Vietnam.

Days 1-2: UK - Bangkok - Siem Reap 

Overnight flight to Bangkok with British 

Airways and onward connection. 

Day 3: Siem Reap 

After breakfast we drive to the incredible 

fortified city of Angkor Thom. We start at 

the Southern Gate, flanked by a row of 

54 Stone figures on each side, this leads 

to the Bayon whose 12th Century 

bas-reliefs incorporate over 11,000 figures. 

Next see the Elephant Terrace and the 

Terrace of the Leper King. After lunch 

we visit Angkor Wat.The temple took 

30 years to build and represents the 

Khmer civilisation at its grandest. 

Day 4: Siem Reap 

We visit Banteay Srei, a Hindu Temple 

dedicated to Shiva. Continue to Srah Srang, 

Banteay Kdei, Kravan,Ta Keo and fabulous 

Ta Prohm.The temple has been swallowed 

by the jungle and is cloaked in dappled light, 

its crumbling towers and walls locked in the 

embrace of a vast root system of enormous 

fig trees and giant creepers. Climb this 

evening to the summit of Pre Rup temple 

for a spectacular view. 

Day 5: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh 

Phnom Penh is on the Mekong River 

and features wide boulevards and an 

attractive blend of Oriental and Colonial 

architecture. Our city tour visits the Majestic 

Silver Pagoda, the Emerald Buddha, National 

Museum and the Museum of Genocidal 

Crimes. 

Day 6: Phnom Penh - Saigon 

Ho Chi Minh City is still commonly known 

as Saigon and we visit Bien Thanh Markets 

for an introduction to Vietnamese shopping. 

Day 7: Saigon 

Our sightseeing today takes in the 19th 

century Notre Dame Cathedral, the former 

Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, 

Cholon - Saigon’s Chinatown, the beautiful 

Thien Han Pagoda dedicated to the 

Goddess of the Sea and the huge Binh Tay 

Wholesale Market. 


Our 6 hour cruise to the Delta includes 

a cruise on the Mekong River visiting 

floating markets, villages, home industries 

and plantations. 

Day 9: Saigon - Tunnels - Tay Ninh 

The amazing communist guerrilla tunnel 

system lies in the “Iron Triangle” from the 

war days and illustrates the people’s 

ingenuity. We attend the noon service at the 

Cao Dai great Temple - one of the most 

striking structures in Asia. 


We arrive at the University City of Danang 

and visit the Cham Museum, Marble 

Mountain and China Beach en-route to the 


ancient merchant trading port and 

UNESCO listed city of Hoi An. 

The tailors are recommended here - get 

measured up today and collect tomorrow! 

Our walking tour takes in one of the city’s 

oldest homes, the traditional market, 

Quan Cong Chinese Temple and the 

Japanese covered bridge before some 

time off for shopping and a drink at one 

of the riverside cafés. 


We cross the spectacular Hai Van Pass to 

the “Imperial Capital” of Hue. A Cyclo ride 

to the “Forbidden City” inspired Citadel, 

Thien Mu Pagoda, a boat trip on the 

Perfume River and then a cooking class 

tonight! 


We visit the tombs of Tu Doc and Khai Dinh. 

After seeing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 

the rest of the day is at leisure in Hanoi, 

which with its lakes, parks and boulevards is 

styled the Paris of the Orient. A performance 

by the famous Water Puppets tonight. 

Days 14-15: Halong Bay Junk Cruise 

Halong Bay is regarded as the “Jewel in the 

Crown” of Vietnam and we admire sunset 

and sunrise from our junk boat as we cruise 

around the islands.The afternoon drive back 

is through the striking rural countryside of 

the Red River delta. 

Day 16: Hanoi 

We tour the “Ho Chi Minh Quarter” 

and his House of Stilts and Museum and 

the One Pillar Pagoda. We also visit the 

Temple of Literature, dedicated to 

Confucian worship, and Hoan Kiem Lake. 

Day 17: Hanoi - Bangkok 

Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy this 

exciting city. Breakfast only in Bangkok. 

Days 18-19: Bangkok - UK 

A full day at leisure for shopping and fun 

before the overnight flight home. 

Halong Bay 



Air 

Coach 















P66 


HANOI (3N) 

Can Tho (1N) 


Halong Bay 

Hue (1N) 

Dalat (2N) 

Hoi An (3N) 

SAIGON (4N) 


Qui Nhon (1N) 

Nha Trang (1N) 

27 Sep 2008 17 Oct 2008 £2,490 

04 Oct 24 Oct £2,490 

11 Oct 31 Oct £2,490 

18 Oct 07 Nov £2,490 

25 Oct 14 Nov £2,490 

01 Nov 21 Nov £2,590 

08 Nov 28 Nov £2,590 

15 Nov 05 Dec £2,590 

22 Nov 12 Dec £2,590 

29 Nov 19 Dec £2,590 

17 Jan 2009 06 Feb 2009 £2,690 

31 Jan 20 Feb £2,690 

07 Feb 27 Feb £2,690 

21 Feb 13 Mar £2,690 

07 Mar 27 Mar £2,690 

14 Mar 03 Apr £2,690 

28 Mar 17 Apr £2,690 

04 Apr 24 Apr £2,690 

25 Apr 15 May £2,690 

02 May 22 May £2,690 

16 May 05 Jun £2,690 

23 May 12 Jun £2,690 

06 Jun 26 Jun £2,690 

04 Jul 24 Jul £2,890 

25 Jul 14 Aug £2,890 

01 Aug 21 Aug £2,890 

15 Aug 04 Sep £2,890 

05 Sep 25 Sep £2,690 

12 Sep 02 Oct £2,690 

26 Sep 16 Oct £2,690 

03 Oct 23 Oct £2,690 

10 Oct 30 Oct £2,690 

17 Oct 06 Nov £2,690 

24 Oct 13 Nov £2,690 

31 Oct 20 Nov £2,690 

14 Nov 04 Dec £2,890 

21 Nov 11 Dec £2,890 

28 Nov 18 Dec £2,890 

Departs Saturday and Returns Friday 


Regional Departures with British Airways Only 



Land only - Saigon to Hanoi - from £1,690 


Vietnam 

PANORAMA 

Pagodas & 

Temples 

Shopping War Cruise Ancient Beach 

Memories 

City 

Ancient and Modern 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Cultural 

Show 


Our most popular tour to Vietnam travels overland for most of 

the trip to heighten appreciation of the spectacular countryside. 

Starting in Saigon and ending in Hanoi it visits the Mekong Delta, 

the romantic Hill Station of Dalat, Hoi An and Hue. 

HALONG BAY

Days 1-2: UK - Bangkok 

Fly to Bangkok with British Airways. 

An opportunity to get to know the city. 

Just breakfast provided here before your 

onward flight. 

Day 3: Bangkok - Saigon 

Arrive at vibrant Saigon ready for your 

welcome dinner. 

Day 4: Saigon 

Our sightseeing tour takes in the 19th 

Century Notre Dame Cathedral, the former 

Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, 

Cholon - Saigon’s Chinatown, the beautiful 

Thien Hau Pagoda dedicated to the 

Goddess of the Sea and the huge Binh Tay 

Wholesale Market. After lunch we go 

shopping at Ben Thanh Market with the 

rest of the day at leisure. 

Days 5-6: Saigon - My Tho - Can Tho 

Explore the Mekong Delta. Known as the 

Ricebowl of Vietnam it is covered with rice 

paddies and fruit plantations.We cruise the 

Mekong river, visit local markets, villages, 

home industries and plantations before 

continuing to our overnight stay in Can Tho 

City. We will take a boat trip to Cai Rang 

floating markets - mainly fruit and vegetables 

but everything from haircuts to coffins! 


The amazing Communist guerrilla tunnel 

system lies in the “Iron Triangle” from the 

war days. We attend the noon service at 

the Cao Dai Great Temple - one of the 

most striking structures in Asia. 

Day 8: Saigon - Dalat 

We are off to the cooler climate of the 

Central Highlands and the beautiful Hill 

Station of Dalat known as the City of 

Eternal Spring with its lush green forests 

and waterfalls. 

Day 9: Dalat 

Dalat is the honeymoon capital of Vietnam 

and the whole area has a romantic flavour 

aided by the graceful design of the older 

buildings. We visit Lat village and market and 

the Lake of Sighs. 

Day 10: Dalat - Nha Trang 

We travel via the breathtaking Ngoan Muc 

Pass to Nha Trang, where we cruise through 

the islands stopping at the Tri Nguyen 

Aquarium,Tam Island for snorkelling and a 

Fishing Village. 

Day 11: Nha Trang - Qui Nhon 

We stop at the Cham Po Nagar Towers. 

These ruins date from the Hindu Kingdom 

of Champa which ruled from the 2nd to 

15th Centuries. 

Days 12-14: Qui Nhon - Hoi An 

Our coach stops at Son My to pay homage 

to the victims of the My Lai massacre before 

arriving in ancient Hoi An. 


The City was a trading port and features the 

most unique architecture in South East Asia 

and has been restored and protected by 

UNESCO.Take time today to visit the city’s 

famous tailors and collect the resulting finery 

tomorrow.There are many houses that 

display an eye formed from the Chinese 

Ying-Yang symbol - look out for them on 

Day 13’s walking tour.We’ll also see the 

traditional market, Quan Cong Chinese 

Temple, Japanese Covered Bridge and visit 

one of the oldest homes - still occupied by 

the descendants of the merchants that built 

it over 200 years ago. Day 14 is at leisure. 


We visit the Marble Mountains and China 

Beach before crossing the spectacular 

Hai Van pass to the “Imperial Capital” of 

Hue. We take a cyclo tour to the Citadel, 

which was inspired by Beijing’s Forbidden 

City, and Thien Mu Pagoda before a relaxing 

boat trip on the Perfume River. A cooking 

class tonight! 


We visit the tombs of Tu Doc and Khai 

Dinh. The rest of the day is at leisure in 

Hanoi which, with its lakes, parks and 

boulevards is styled the Paris of the Orient. 

A performance of the famous Water 

Puppets tonight. 

Day 17: Hanoi - Halong Bay 

We cruise Halong Bay the “Jewel in the 

Crown” of Vietnam enjoying spectacular 

scenery and a seafood meal onboard before 

driving back to Hanoi through the striking 

rural countryside of the Red River Delta. 

Day 18: Hanoi 

We tour the “Ho Chi Minh Quarter”, 

including his Mausoleum, House of Stilts, 

Museum and the One Pillar Pagoda. 

The Temple of Literature is dedicated 

to Confucian Worship and then we take 

a walking tour of the Old Quarter 

and Markets. 


Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy this 

exciting city. Breakfast only in Bangkok. 


A full day at leisure for shopping and fun 

before the overnight flight home. 

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Dalat

Air 

Rail 

Coach 

Sapa 

Extension 



P68 

Sapa (2N) 

Overnight 

Train (1N) 

Overnight 

Train (1N) 

HANOI (3N) 



Vinh Long (1N) 

Tay Ninh 



Hue (1N) 

Nha Trang (2N) 

SAIGON (4N) 











05 Feb 2009 25 Feb 2009 £2,790 

19 Feb 11 Mar £2,790 

05 Mar 25 Mar £2,790 

19 Mar 08 Apr £2,790 

07 May 27 May £2,790 

16 Jul 05 Aug £2,990 

03 Sep 23 Sep £2,790 

08 Oct 28 Oct £2,790 

22 Oct 11 Nov £2,790 

05 Nov 25 Nov £3,090 

12 Nov 02 Dec £3,090 

Departs Thursday and Returns Wednesday 

Danang 

Hoi An (3N) 


Regional Departures with British Airways only 

Single Supplement from £490. No supplement if you 

are willing to share (see page 5) 


Tipping Payable locally US$110 (see page 4) 

Sapa Extension from £320. Single Supplement 

from £200 




Vietnam 

HIGHLIGHTS 

Shopping 

Pagodas & 

Temples 

Simply The Best 


Our longest and most comprehensive tour of Vietnam. Saigon, Hoi An, 

Hue, Hanoi and a Halong Bay Overnight Junk Cruise - Wow! 

Add an optional extension to breathtaking Sapa. 

RICE FIELD WORKERS 

Cruise 

War 

Memories 

Beach 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Ancient 

City

Days 1-2: UK - Bangkok 

Fly with British Airways to Bangkok. 

An opportunity to get to know the city, 

just breakfast provided here before your 

onward flight. 

Day 3: Bangkok - Saigon 

Arrive at vibrant Saigon ready for your 

welcome dinner. 

Day 4: Saigon 

Our sightseeing takes in the 19th Century 

Notre Dame Cathedral, the former 

Presidential Palace,War Remnants Museum, 

Cholon which is Saigon’s Chinatown and we 

visit the huge Binh Tay wholesale market 

and the beautiful Thien Hau Pagoda 

dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. We 

stop for shopping at Ben Thanh Market 

and the rest of the day is at leisure. 

Days 5-6: Mekong Delta - Vinh Long 

We explore the Delta by boat visiting 

floating markets (we stay at a farmer’s house 

- a chance to star in a cooking 

demonstration!), a music show, fruit 

plantation and many traditional businesses. 


The amazing Communist Guerilla tunnel 

system lies in the “Iron Triangle” from the war 

days.We attend the noon service at the Cao 

Dai Great Temple - one of the most striking 

structures in Asia. 

Day 8: Saigon - Nha Trang 

A free afternoon to stroll along the beach of 

this seaside city. 

Day 9: Nha Trang Cruising 

We cruise through the islands stopping at 

the Tri Nguyen aquarium,Tam Island for 

snorkelling, a fishing village and for a swim in 

the South China Sea. 

Days 10-12: Hoi An 

We arrive at the University City 

of Danang and visit the Marble 

Mountain and China Beach en 

route to the ancient merchant 

trading port and UNESCO listed 

City of Hoi An.The tailors are 

recommended here – get 

measured up today and pick up 

tomorrow! Our walking tour 

takes in one of the cities oldest 

homes, the traditional market, a 

Chinese Pagoda and the 

Japanese Covered Bridge.Time 

off for shopping and the 

following day we visit the Cham 

Ruins at My Son. 


We drive over the spectacular 

Hai Van pass to the “Imperial 

City” of Hue and a tour of the 

Citadel which was inspired by 

Beijing’s Forbidden City. 

A cooking class tonight! 

Hoi An 



We cruise the Perfume River to Thien 

Mu Pagoda and then visit Tu Duc Tomb. 

On arrival in Hanoi we visit the Ethnology 

Museum.The rest of the day is at leisure 

in Hanoi which with its lakes, boulevards 

and parks is styled the Paris of the Orient. 

Day 15: Hanoi 

Our City tour visits the Ho Chi Minh 

Mausoleum, Stilt House and Museum, 

Hoan Kiem Lake and One Pillar Pagoda. 

Day 16: Hanoi 

A walking tour of the Old Quarter, a visit 

to Dong Xuan Market and the Temple 

of Literature then there’s leisure time before 

enjoying a show by the famous Water Puppets. 

Days 17-18: Halong Bay Junk Cruise 

Halong Bay is regarded as the “Jewel in the 

Crown” of Vietnam and we admire sunset 

and sunrise from our junk boat as we cruise 

around the islands.The afternoon drive back 

is through the striking rural countryside of 

the Red River Delta. 

Day 19: Bangkok 

Fly to Bangkok. Rest of the day at leisure - 

have fun! Breakfast only here. 


A full day at leisure - time for serious shopping 

before the overnight flight back to the UK. 

Optional Extension to Sapa 

Days 18-21: Sapa 

Overnight sleeper train to Sapa.The town, 

surrounded by breathtaking mountain ranges, 

is the home of many ethnic minorities.We 

explore the Saturday Markets, different 

minority villages, spectacular valleys and fine 

examples of tribal architecture. On the 3rd 

night we board our overnight sleeper train 

for the return journey to Hanoi. 

Days 22-24: As Days 19-21 above 

Hoi An, once known 

as Faifo, was a major 

international port in 

the 16th and 17th 

centuries, and the foreign 

influences are discernible to 

this day.While the serious 

shipping business has long 

since moved to Danang, the 

heart of the city is still the Old Town, full of winding lanes 

and Chinese-styled shophouses, which is particularly 

atmospheric in the evening as the sun goes down.While 

most shops now cater to the tourist trade, the area has 

been largely preserved as is, which is unusual in Vietnam, 

and renovation has proceeded slowly and carefully - it’s 

mercifully absent of towering concrete blocks and karaoke 

bars. In 1999, the old town was declared a World Heritage 

site by UNESCO, as a well-preserved example of a 

Southeast Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th 

centuries.The buildings display a unique blend of 

local and foreign influences. 



Air 

Coach 










tipping (p4). 

P70 

HANOI (3N) 


My Tho 


Halong Bay 

Hue (1N) 

SAIGON (4N) 


08 Sep 2008 22 Sep 2008 £2,290 

06 Oct 20 Oct £2,290 

20 Oct 03 Nov £2,290 

10 Nov 24 Nov £2,490 

01 Dec 15 Dec £2,590 

12 Jan 2009 26 Jan 2009 £2,690 

09 Feb 23 Feb £2,490 

09 Mar 23 Mar £2,490 

16 Mar 30 Mar £2,490 

20 Apr 04 May £2,490 

04 May 18 May £2,490 

18 May 01 Jun £2,490 

15 Jun 29 Jun £2,490 

13 Jul 27 Jul £2,690 

10 Aug 24 Aug £2,690 

24 Aug 07 Sep £2,490 

07 Sep 21 Sep £2,490 

14 Sep 28 Sep £2,490 

05 Oct 19 Oct £2,490 

19 Oct 02 Nov £2,490 

09 Nov 23 Nov £2,690 

30 Nov 14 Dec £2,690 








Danang 

Hoi An (2N) 





Vietnam 

AT A GLANCE 

Cruise 

War 

Memories 

Pagodas & 

Temples 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 


Perfect for a Get To Know You visit to the main cities and most 

spectacular sights. 

Days 1-3: UK - Bangkok - Saigon 

Fly to Bangkok with British Airways. 

One night in Bangkok with time to explore, 

breakfast only the next morning before 

flying on to Saigon. 


Exploring the Mekong Delta which is dotted 

with rice paddies and fruit plantations, our 

boat trip visits floating markets, villages, 

home industries and plantations. 

Day 5: Saigon 

Tour the Presidential Palace, War 

Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post 

Office, Cholon, Ben Thanh Markets and 

Thien Hau Pagoda. 

Ancient 

City 

Day 6: Saigon - Tunnels - Nha Trang 

Explore the famous Cu Chi Tunnels before 

attending the midday service at the striking 

Cao Dai Great Temple. 


We fly to Danang and transfer to UNESCO 

listed Hoi An stopping at the Cham 

Museum, Marble Mountain and China Beach 

en route. Visit the local tailors tonight! Day 

8’s walking tour visits a 200 year old 

merchant home, the Japanese bridge, 

Market, Quan Cong Chinese Temple then 

there’s time out to explore on your own. 


We drive to the ancient Capital of Hue 

over the spectacular Hai Van pass. An 

afternoon cyclo to the UNESCO listed 

Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda before a boat 

trip back on the Perfume River. A cooking 

class tonight! 


HALONG BAY 


We visit Tu Doc and Khai Dinh tombs and 

stop at a stick making village. A performance 

of the famous Water Puppets in Hanoi 

tonight. 

Day 11: Hanoi 

We visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 

his Stilt House and Museum,Temple of 

Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, One Pillar 

Pagoda and enjoy a walking tour of the 

old quarter and markets - a busy day! 

Day 12: Hanoi - Halong Bay 

Cruising the bay through spectacular 

scenery and the return is through the 

striking Red River Delta. (Option to stay 

overnight on the Junk and return direct 

to Hanoi airport.) 


Fly to Bangkok. Rest of the day at leisure. 

Breakfast only here. 


A full day at leisure before the overnight 

flight home. 

Hoi An Harbour

Indochina 

a la Carte 

If you enjoy the comfort of having arrangements made for you yet still wish to travel privately at your own 

pace, then the packages listed below are just what you need. They are designed to be used either as 

individual components which can be joined together to make your own itinerary, or simply to add-on to 

your group tour. Further Indochina packages are available on request. 

Hanoi Short Stay (5D/4N) 

Day 1: On arrival in Hanoi you will be met 

and transferred to your hotel. 

Day 2: Full day city tour including Ho Chi 

Minh Mausoleum, Stilt-House and Museum, 

Temple of Literature, a cyclo-tour of the 

Old Quarter and markets, Hoan Kiem Lake, 

Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ethnology Museum and 

One Pillar Pagoda. (B,L) 

Day 3: Day tour to Halong Bay including 

junk boat cruise. (B,L) 

Day 4: Day at leisure in Hanoi. (B) 

Day 5: Departure transfer to airport/ 

station. (B) 

Other Indochina City Short Stays available 

on request. 

Sapa Short Stay (5D/4N) 

Day 1: Evening transfer to the railway 

station to board overnight train to Lao Cai. 

Day 2: Arrive early in the morning and 

transfer to Sapa to commence your 

Halong Bay 

sightseeing of the surrounding hill tribes. (L) 

Day 3: Explore Sapa and surrounding hill 

tribe villages. (B,L) 

Day 4: Continue your touring in the morning 

before departing Sapa in the afternoon and 

transfer to Lao Cai station to board your 

overnight train back to Hanoi. (B) 

Day 5: Early morning arrival in Hanoi and 

transfer to your hotel. 

Halong Bay Junk Cruises (2D/1N) 

Day 1: Pickup from your Hanoi hotel and 

drive to Halong Bay to board your Huong 

Hai junk boat. Enjoy a cruise around Halong 

Bay visiting Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves 

and enjoying a refreshing swim at Titov 

Beach. Have dinner on board while 

watching sunset.Tonight try some fishing 

with seine nets, sample some Vietnamese 

rice wine, and spend the night at anchor on 

board the junk boat. (L,D) 

Day 2: Finish your cruise and return to 

Hanoi. (B,L) 

Sapa 


Cambodia - Temples in Depth 

(4D/3N) 

Day 1: On arrival in Siem Reap, transfer to 

your hotel.This afternoon visit the Rolous 

group of temples, Prasat Preah Ko, Bakong 

and Lo Lei. 

Day 2: This morning visit Ankgor Thom 

including the South Gate, Bayon, Royal 

Enclosure,Terrace of Elephants and Terrace 

of the Leper King.This afternoon visit Ta 

Phrohm and Angkor Wat. (B,L) 

Day 3: Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat and 

then continue to Banteay Srei. Afterwards 

we visit many of the temples of the Grand 

Circuit and Small Circuit, each exhibiting 

their own unique style. (B,L) 

Day 4: Enjoy a boat trip on Tonle Sap visiting 

the floating fishing villages.This afternoon 

transfer to the airport for your onward 

flight. (B) 

This package is easy to add to tours 

transiting through Bangkok. 

Monks at Angkor Wat 


P72 

Introduction 

to India 

When people think of India they conjure up images of the colourful 

religions and festivals, the blend of economic growth intermixed with 

poverty and deserts dotted with historic forts and royal palaces. And 

not to forget, the most famous memorial to love, of course, the Taj 

Mahal.There is also the wildlife such as the Asian Elephant and Bengal 

Tiger found in the numerous National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries. 

All of these images and facets of India are experienced on our tours. 

But the most enduring image that you will take away with you from a 

visit to India is of the people.Within its population of more than one 

billion, there are over 400 different tribal communities speaking more 

than 750 different dialects. From the Tamils of the south to the Tibetan 

people of Ladakh, this mix of people has come about over thousands 

of years of invasion, migration and trade.The majority of Indian people 

are Hindus but there are also many other religious communities such 

as Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism and Judaism. 

Transportation 

We have specially planned the travel modes of our tours with variety, comfort 

and enjoyment in mind. Coach travel, cruises, flights, rail travel, camel, rickshaws 

and horse drawn carriages are used to enrich your experience and help us visit 

areas where normal coach tours do not operate, such as the small alleyways of 

Delhi’s markets. 

Our overnight rail journeys are in comfortable air conditioned 2-tier sleeper 

bunks (AC2) and our daytime journeys are in AC Chair category seats. AC2 

provides convertible seats by day to bunks at night with each bay curtained off 

for privacy. 

When to travel 

The north of India tends to have warm days in the winter (Nov-Mar) with 

cool nights. In the summer (Jun-Aug) the days can be very hot and also 

wet with the onset of the monsoon.The weather is more temperate in 

mountainous areas with pleasant summer days but winter can be very cold. 

Kerala is generally hot throughout the year but can be wet in the summer, 

especially in the hills. 

Hotels 

Our hotels are 4 star and superior 3 star in standard, conveniently located 

with modern amenities and air-conditioning. Most have a restaurant, coffee 

shop, bar, gym, swimming pool and satellite TV.The houseboats are 

converted rice barges known as Kettuvallams and are air-conditioned. 

Meals 

If you love Indian food in 

the UK you will love the 

food on our tours. 

Generally food in North 

India is made from rich 

spices and not much chilli. 

Hot, spicy food is more 

common in South India. 

Red Fort, Delhi 

Indian Elephant

Kettuvallam 

Houseboat 

These traditional boats are 

bound together with ropes 

and roofed with bamboo 

poles and palm leaves. 

Rajasthan State 

India’s largest State is home 

to Ancient Temples and Cities 

and the vast Thar Desert. 

Climate 

Chart 

Jan – Feb 

Mar – May 

Jun – Sep 

Oct – Dec 

Agra Jaipur Kochi Varanasi Mumbai New Delhi 

Max Temp 

(°C) 

Max Temp 

(°C) 

Max Temp 

(°C) 

Taj Mahal 

The most famous 

monument to love and 

devotion in all its glory. 

Ranthambore 

National Park 

Where Project Tiger 

works to conserve these 

magnificent beasts. 

Max Temp 

(°C) 

Max Temp 

(°C) 

Max Temp 

(°C) 

24 26 31 27 30 20 

42 40 31 41 32 38 

41 39 29 39 30 32 

33 33 30 32 31 20 

The climate charts on these pages are based on historical records. However as climate patterns change, it is always 

a good idea to check current weather reports prior to packing. 


Inbound (1N) 

Outbound (1N) 

Air 

Rail 

Coach 



departure taxes (except from Nepal) and 

current fuel surcharges, accommodation, 

all meals, entrance fees, guides and daily 

tours.Visa fees for UK passport holders 

are also included. 



Due to flight connections, day 2 of the 

tour is at leisure without meals provided. 


Departs Friday and Returns Friday 




P74 

DELHI (2N) 

Agra 

Bharatpur (2N) 

Jaipur (2N) 

Jodhpur (2N) 

Ranthambore 

National Jhansi 

Park (2N) Orchha 

Udaipur (2N) 

Khajuraho (1N) 


06 Feb 2009 27 Feb 2009 £2,990 

27 Feb 20 Mar £2,990 

13 Mar 03 Apr £2,990 

10 Apr 01 May £3,090 

25 Sep 16 Oct £3,190 

09 Oct 30 Oct £3,290 

16 Oct 06 Nov £3,290 

30 Oct 20 Nov £3,290 

06 Nov 27 Nov £3,290 





Land only - from £2,590. Delhi - Delhi 


KATHMANDU (4N) 

Varanasi (2N) 

Highlights 

OF 

INDIA AND NEPAL 

Ancient City Temples & 

Palaces 

Temples,Tigers and the Taj Mahal 


The northern plains of India have always provided a vast array of 

sites, sounds and architectural wonders; the bustling bazaars of 

Delhi and Jaipur, the Taj Mahal at Agra, the deserts of Rajasthan, 

the bathing ghats of Varanasi and the erotic temples of Khajuraho. 

These are truly the Highlights of a visit to India and here they are 

encompassed in a sensible time frame at a fully inclusive price. 

Nepal and legendary Kathmandu are also included for 2009. 

SUNSET AT THE TAJ MAHAL 

Shopping Cultural 

Show 

Tigers Taj Mahal 

Cruise 

Buddhist 

Sites 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage

Days 1-2: UK - Delhi 

Fly overnight to Delhi with British Airways. 

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred 

to our hotel. Enjoy your day at leisure. 

Day 3: Delhi 

We tour Old Delhi and the Lakshmi Nara 

Yan Hindu Temple. Drive past the Red Fort 

before a walk through Chandni Chowk to 

India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid. Next we 

visit Gandhi Smiriti’s residence, stop for 

photos at India Gate and end up at the 

Qutub Minar Complex. 

Day 4: Delhi - Udaipur 

Udaipur is a “White” city of lakes, palaces and 

temples. We drive around the lakes with the 

rest of our time at leisure before our sunset 

boat cruise on Magical Lake Pichola. 

Day 5: Udaipur 

We visit Sahelion Ki Bari Gardens (the 

Garden for the Maids of Honour), the Folk 

Museum, Mewar Art gallery and the massive 

City Palace followed by a walk through the 

local streets and shops.This evening we 

enjoy a dinner overlooking Lake Pichola and 

the lights of the havelis. 

Day 6: Udaipur - Jodhpur 

We drive to Jodhpur and visit the small town 

of Ranakpur to see the largest Jain temple complex 

in India dating back to the 15th century. 

Day 7: Jodhpur 

Jodhpur is the second largest city in 

Rajasthan.We visit the massive Meherangarh 

Fort, whose red sandstone palaces form one 

of the most impressive sights in Rajasthan. 

A “Tuk Tuk” to lunch is followed by a walking 

tour through the local markets and the 

museum in the Umaid Bhawan Palace. 

Day 8: Jodhpur - Jaipur 

We drive through the colourful countryside 

of Rajasthan to Jaipur, known as the Pink City. 

Visit local shops inside the walled city. 

Day 9: Jaipur 

We start with photos at the Hawa Mahal 

(Palace of the Winds) and then drive to the 

palace and fortress at Amer. After trying our 

hand at some block printing and carpet 

weaving we visit the Jaipur City Palace, the 

Jantar Mantar Observatory and enjoy 

traditional dancing and dinner at a local 

restaurant. 

Day 10: Jaipur - Ranthambore 

Leaving Jaipur we head south to 

Ranthambore National Park, one of the 

prime examples of Project Tiger’s 

conservation efforts in Rajasthan. The forests 

around the Fort were once the private 

hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur 

and tigers are frequently spotted here in 

daylight. Game viewing this afternoon. 

Day 11: Ranthambore National Park 

Enjoy a morning and afternoon game 


viewing by jeeps around an estimated area 

of 400 sq kms of game reserve. 

Day 12: Ranthambore - Agra 

We travel by train to Bharatpur and coach 

to Agra with a stop along the way at 

Fatehpur Sikri, a magnificent fortified ghost 

city built in 1569 by Emperor Akbar as his 

capital. Medieval Agra was the capital of the 

Moghul Empire and features gardens, 

waterfalls, bathhouses and canals. The city 

has a thriving carpet industry, leather 

workers, sandstone and marble sculptors. 

Day 13: Agra 

This morning we rise early and arrive by 

horse drawn carriage ‘tongas’ to view the Taj 

Mahal in all its glory at sunrise. We visit a 

marble inlay workshop and Agra Fort. 

Day 14: Agra - Khajuraho 

After breakfast we board the Shatabdi 

Express train to Jhansi and then travel by 

road through the rural Indian countryside 

via Orchha to Khajuraho. Cultural dancing 

show tonight. 

Day 15: Khajuraho - Varanasi 

We tour the temples of Khajuraho, one of 

India’s major attractions. We take a rickshaw 

ride to the gates of the River Ganges and 

see the Pooja Ceremony of Ganja Aarti. 

Day 16: Varanasi 

As the religious capital of Hinduism,Varanasi 

is the oldest living city in India and one of 

the world’s most ancient. We take an early 

morning boat ride on the river, visit the 

Buddhist sites at Sarnath, where Lord 

Buddha preached his first sermon. 

Day 17: Varanasi - Kathmandu 

Fly to Kathmandu. At leisure. 

Day 18: Kathmandu 

Visit Patan to admire the World Heritage 

listed former Royal Palace and Durbur 

Square. Also see Swayaymbunath and 

Bodhnath Stupa – famous for its 

painted eyes. 


Visit the 9th century town of Bhaktapur, a 

treasure trove of medieval architecture. See 

the Golden Gate at the Palace of 55 

Windows and visit Pashupatinath Temple – 

famous for its shrine to Shiva. 


At leisure. 

Days 21-22: Kathmandu - UK 

Overnight flight home via Delhi. 

Option: You can choose to exclude 

Nepal and fly from Varanasi to Delhi on 

Day 17. Stay that night and overnight 

flight home the following day. 


Inbound (1N) 

Air 

Rail 

Coach 


Departs Wednesday and Returns Wednesday 


P76 

DELHI (2N) 

Alsisar (1N) 

Bikaner (1N) Agra (2N) 

Jaisalmer (2N) 

Bharatpur (1N) 

Jaipur (2N) 

Jodhpur (2N) Jhansi 

Orchha 

Udaipur (2N) 

Khajuraho (2N) 

Ellora 

Ajanta 

Aurangabad (2N) 

MUMBAI (2N) 

Kochi (2N) 

Nedumudi 

Overnight House boat (1N) 

Kovalam (1N) 










• Due to flight connections, day 2 

of the tour is at leisure without meals 

provided and days 28-29 are on a bed 

and breakfast basis. 

• Sleeper trains are AC2 Second Class. 


10 Sep 2008 08 Oct 2008 £3,690 

01 Oct 29 Oct £3,690 

22 Oct 19 Nov £3,690 

12 Nov 10 Dec £3,890 

04 Feb 2009 04 Mar 2009 £3,690 

18 Feb 18 Mar £3,690 

11 Mar 08 Apr £3,690 

25 Mar 22 Apr £3,690 

09 Sep 07 Oct £3,790 

30 Sep 28 Oct £3,790 

21 Oct 18 Nov £3,990 

11 Nov 09 Dec £3,990 





Land only - from £3,290. Delhi - Mumbai 




Varanasi (2N) 

Ancient 

City 

UNESCO 

World 

Heritage 

Grand 

TOUR OF INDIA 

Temples & 

Palaces 

Buddhist 

Sites 

So Many Magical Experiences 


Our Grand Tour of India combines the best that India has to offer 

by taking you from the deserts of Rajasthan in the north down to 

the backwaters of Kerala in the south. Visiting Mumbai, a tented 

desert camp in Manvar, the historic caves at Ajanta and Ellora 

and the beautiful frescoes and havelis in the Shekhawati region. 

This tour will leave the visitor with a strong sense of the 

depth and breadth of the history, culture and geography 

of this diverse country. 

GHATS IN VARANASI 

Shopping 

Beach Cultural 

Shows 

Camels 

Taj Mahal Cruise Elephants


Fly overnight to Delhi direct with British 

Airways. Enjoy day 2 at leisure. Next day 

visit Old Delhi, walk through “Chandni 

Chowk” to India’s largest mosque, Jama 

Masjid. Drive past the President’s Palace 

and Parliament House before photos at 

India Gate. 

Day 4: Delhi - Varanasi 

This morning visit the Qutab Minar 

complex and Gandhi Smriti, the Great Man’s 

last residence. Fly to Varanasi. 

Day 5: Varanasi 

The religious capital of Hinduism,Varanasi is 

the oldest living city in India.We visit 

the Buddhist site at Sarnath and in the 

evening take a rickshaw ride to the River 

Ganges to witness the Pooja ceremony 

of Ganga Aarti. 

Days 6-7: Varanasi - Khajuraho 

Enjoy an early morning riverboat ride and a 

city tour. Cultural dancing show tonight. 

Next day we tour the Western group of 

Khajuraho Temples depicting Indian life of 

1000 years ago. 

Days 8-9: Khajuraho - Agra 

A rural road trip to Jhansi where we board 

the Shatabdi express train to Agra. We go 

by horse drawn carriage ‘tongas’ to view 

the Taj Mahal at sunrise. We then visit craft 

shops and Agra Fort. 

Days 10-11: Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur 

Jan – May.Travel by train to Ranthambore 

National Park, which specialises in tiger 

conservation. Game viewing by jeep 

afternoon and morning. Visit Jaipur City 

Palace and the Jantar Mantar Observatory. 

Days 10-11: Agra - Bharatpur - Jaipur 

Sept – Dec. We stop at Fatehpur Sikri 

and explore this fortified ghost city built 

in 1569 by Emperor Akbar and then 

to Keoladeo National Park and the 

Bharatpur bird sanctuary. At Jaipur visit 

the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar 

Observatory. 

Day 12: Jaipur 

Drive to Jaipur. A photo stop at the Hawa 

Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and 

then drive to the palace and fortress at 

Amer. Shop at the “Choti Choper” local 

shops before a traditional dancing show 

with dinner at a local restaurant. 

Days 13-14: Jaipur - Alsisar - Bikaner 

We drive to the small heritage town of 

Alsisar which provides a perfect picture of 

village life in rural Rajasthan. The whole area 

of Shekhawati has beautiful frescoes, havelis 

and mansions and is often referred to as an 

open air art gallery. We sleep in a restored 

heritage haveli. The next day is a road trip 

to 15th Century Bikaner - dominated by 

the superb Junagahr fort. Time to explore. 


Days 15-16: Bikaner - Jaisalmer 

Drive to Jaisalmer, dubbed the Golden City 

because of the honey colour imparted to its 

yellow sandstone walls by the setting sun. 

Take an evening visit to Sunset Point.The 

next day, we see the beautifully carved Jain 

Temples and the Badal Vilas Palace in the 

fort built by Rawal Jaisal atop an 80m high 

hill. Later, visit the Sam Dunes and take a 

camel ride to view the sunset. 

Days 17-18: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur 

Upon arrival we visit the massive 

Meherangarth Fort, Jaswant Thada 

memorial, the Umaid Bhawan Palace and 

the local market. Next day we take a jeep 

safari to visit a local Bishnoi village. 

Day 19: Jodhpur - Udaipur 

We visit the largest Jain temple complex in 

India. Afternoon at leisure before our sunset 

cruise on Lake Pichola. 


We visit Sahelion Ki Bari (The Garden for 

the Maids of Honour), Folk Museum, the 

massive City Palace and the local shops 

before a magical dinner. 

Day 21: Udaipur - Mumbai - 

Auranagabad 

Fly to Mumbai for a busy day’s sightseeing 

including the “Dhobi Ghat”, Gateway of 

India and the Hanging Gardens. Fly to 

Auranagabad. 

Day 22: Auranagabad - Ajanta 

An early flight to visit the World Heritage 

Listed Buddhist caves of Ajanta dating from 

200BC.The sculptures and frescoes depict 

life through 8 centuries. 

Day 23: Aurangabad - Mumbai 

The Caves of Ellora are 4th Century AD 

and another World Heritage site. 

A Tandoor BBQ before our flight back. 

Day 24: Mumbai - Kochi 

Visit the colourful Crawford Market and 

Flora fountain before flying to Kochi. 

Day 25: Kochi 

We stroll through the Jewish Quarter 

and visit St Francis Church, the Santa 

Cruz Cathedral and see the cantilevered 

Chinese fishing nets. Kathakali dance 

show tonight. 

Day 26: Kochi - Alleppey 

A drive to Nedumudi to find our houseboat 

and explore the backwaters of Kerala. 

We cruise to Alleppey and sleep on board. 

Day 27: Alleppey - Kovalam 

A morning drive then it’s R&R on the beach! 

Days 28-29: Kovalam - Mumbai - UK 

Fly to Mumbai for leisure time here, 

breakfast only, before the next day 

flight home. 


Jaisalmer (2N) 

Manvar (1N) 

Jodhpur (2N) 

Air 

Rail 

Coach 


All International airfares, all 

transportation, departure taxes and 

current fuel surcharges, accommodation, 

all meals, entrance fees, guides and 

daily tours. 



We have special arrangements 

to simplify tipping (p4). 

• Visit Ranthambore National Park and 

experience a tented camp In Manvar. 

• Overnight in a tented camp in 

Pushkar during Camel Fair. 

• Due to flight connections, day 2 

of the tour is at leisure without 

meals provided. 


Departs Wednesday and Returns Wednesday 

* This tour Departs Friday and Returns Friday 




P78 

Inbound (1N) 

Outbound (1N) 

Bikaner (1N) 

Alsisar (1N) 

DELHI (2N) 

Bharatpur Agra (2N) 

Pushkar (1N) Jaipur (2N) 

Ranthambore (2N) 

Deogarh (1N) 

Udaipur (2N) 


24 Sep 2008 15 Oct 2008 £2,490 

08 Oct 29 Oct £2,490 

04 Feb 2009 25 Feb 2009 £2,490 

25 Feb 18 Mar £2,490 

04 Mar 25 Mar £2,490 

23 Sep 14 Oct £2,590 

07 Oct 28 Oct £2,690 

14 Oct 04 Nov £2,690 

16 Oct* 06 Nov £2,690 

04 Nov 25 Nov £2,690 

11 Nov 02 Dec £2,690 





Land only - from £2,090. Delhi - Delhi 


Rajasthan 

PANORAMA 

Camels Temples & Cruise Shopping Tigers Elephants Taj Mahal UNESCO 

Palaces 

World 

Heritage 

A Journey of Discovery 

From £2,490 - 22 Days - 


Rajasthan is one of the most colourful 

and vibrant of the Indian states and 

that is where most time is spent 

during this in-depth tour. Starting with 

a brief visit to Delhi and Agra, this 

journey of discovery continues 

on to some fascinating small 

Rajput towns and villages, with 

mysterious names like Deogarh, 

Pushkar and Alsisar. The Rajasthan 

Panorama combines true Indian 

village life with visits to some 

of the most opulent palaces 

and majestic fortresses 

India has to offer. 

CAMEL AND RIDER IN RAJASTHAN


Fly overnight to Delhi direct with British 

Airways. Enjoy your day at leisure. 

Day 3: Delhi - Alsisar 

We drive into the countryside to the small 

heritage town of Alsisar which gives a 

backward glimpse of village life in rural 

Rajasthan. The whole area of Shekhavati 

has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions 

and is often referred to as an open 

air gallery. Overnight is in a restored 

heritage haveli. 

Day 4: Alsisar - Bikaner 

We drive to Bikaner, a major desert town in 

northern Rajasthan which dates back to 

1488.The old city is surrounded by a high 

crenellated wall and was once an important 

staging post on the great caravan routes. 

Days 5-6: Bikaner - Jaisalmer 

We visit the Junagarh Fort and enjoy a 

rickshaw ride through the medieval streets 

to the old city Bazaar. We drive to Jaisalmer, 

dubbed the Golden City due to its yellow 

sandstone walls, and enjoy an evening visit 

to Sunset Point. Next day we visit the 

carved Jain temples and the Badal Vilas 

Palace, which are in the hilltop fort built by 

Rawal Jaisal, before a trip to the Sam Dunes 

and a sunset camel ride in the Thar Desert. 

Day 7: Jaisalmer - Manvar 

We drive into the Thar Desert to Manvar for 

our camel and jeep safari to local Bishnoi 

villages. The Bishnois follow 29 principles of a 

non-violent Vaishanavas sect, founded in the 

15th century by Jambeswarji. Overnight in a 

tented camp in the desert (Manvar Resort if 

camp unavailable). 

Days 8-9: Manvar - Jodhpur 

We drive to Jodhpur which is overlooked 

by the massive Meheragarh Fort and its 

Red Sandstone palaces. These and the 

Palace Museum are visited on Day 9 

after a walking tour of the local market. 

Day 10: Jodhpur - Udaipur 

We drive to Udaipur via Ranakpur, home 

to the largest Jain temple complex in India 

dating to the 15th century. The afternoon 

is at leisure before our sunset boat cruise 

on Lake Pichola, which is fringed with hills, 

palaces, havelis, ghats and temples and is the 

site of the Lake Palace Hotel and Jagmandir 

Island Palace. 


We visit Sahelion Ki Bari (the Garden for 

the Maids of Honour), the Folk Museum 

and a Mewar Art Gallery. Next we visit 

the massive City Palace and then walk 

down through the streets and shops. 

An enchanting dinner overlooking Lake 

Pichola and its twinkling lights. 


Day 12: Udaipur - Deogarh 

We drive to Deogarh where our hotel is 

the Deogarh Mahal, an imposing 17th 

Century Palace, there’s an evening walk 

through the colourful village streets. 

Day 13: Deogarh - Pushkar 

A short ride on a 1930’s train to 

Phulad. We drive on to Pushkar 

and its sacred lake surrounded by 52 

ghats and many temples. We visit a 

temple and walk around the market. 

NB. No alcohol or non-vegetarian food in 

this religious town. 

Days 14-15: Pushkar - Jaipur 

Our “Pink City” exploration starts with a 

visit to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar 

Observatory. On day 15 there is a 

photostop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the 

Winds), visit to the palace and fortress of 

Amer, local crafts and shopping before 

traditional dancing and dinner. 

Days 16-17: Jaipur - Ranthambore 

We head south to Ranthambore National 

Park, one of the prime examples of Project 

Tiger’s conservation efforts.The forests 

around the Fort were once the private 

hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur. 

More than in any other park or sanctuary 

in India, tigers are easily spotted here in 

daylight. Game viewing by jeep this 

afternoon and the following day. 

Day 18: Ranthambore - Agra 

We board our train to Bharatpur and 

drive to Agra with a stop along the 

way at Fatehpur Sikri, a magnificent 

fortified ghost city built in 1569 by 

Emperor Akbar. Agra rose to fame as 

the capital of the Moghul Empire and 

was lavished with gardens, waterfalls, 

bathhouses and canals. 

Day 19: Agra 

We arrive by horse drawn carriage 

‘tongas’ to view the Taj Mahal in all its 

glory at sunrise then view the stone inlay 

craftsmen at work at the marble factory 

and visit Agra Fort. 

Day 20: Agra - Delhi 

We leave Agra and drive to Delhi. Upon 

arrival in Delhi, we visit Qutab Minar 

and the Lotus Temple before stopping 

at Connaught Place markets for some 

local shopping. 

Days 21-22: Delhi - UK 

In the morning we visit Old Delhi 

starting with a visit to the Red Fort 

before enjoying a walk through “Chandni 

Chowk” to India’s largest mosque, Jama 

Masjid. This afternoon is free until our late 

check out and dinner before leaving for 

the overnight flight. 


Your Questions 

ANSWERED 

P80 

Before You Travel 

How soon after making our booking will we 

receive confirmation? 

Once we have received your booking form 

and deposit we will send your confirmation 

documents. 

Do you send us information about the 

destinations we will visit? 

Yes we do.You will receive a travel guide 

and suggested packing list with your 

confirmation documents. 

Will I know which hotels I will be staying in 

before I go? 

Yes.These details will be sent with your final 

documents. However, these may still be 

subject to last minute alterations. 

While On Tour 

What is the dress code on your tours? 

Our dress code while on tour is very 

relaxed. We suggest smart casual attire for 

the evenings. 

Do the hotel rooms have kettles, irons and 

hairdryers? 

There is no guarantee that the rooms will 

have these. If you require these items we 

suggest you take them with you. 

Is tipping compulsory? If so, is porterage 

included? 

Tipping is a way of life. We therefore like to 

honour tradition and offer tokens of our 

appreciation while on tour. For your 

convenience these will be collected by your 

tour guide at the beginning of your tour and 

the compulsory amounts are stated on 

each tour page. Porterage is only included 

on our China tours. 

What is the maximum luggage allowance on 

your tours? 

20kg per person, as this is normally the 

maximum allowance on internal flights. 

What will we eat on tour? 

Our meals will sample a range of local 

cuisine and there will be occasional western 

meals as well. 

Do you cater for special dietary 

requirements whilst on tour? 

Yes we do. Please let us know your dietary 

requirements at time of booking. 

How close can we get to the Pandas 

in China? 

You cannot touch the Pandas but we do get 

close enough for a good photo opportunity. 

Giant Panda 

Documents 

When will I receive my tickets? 

We despatch tickets approximately 2-3 

weeks before departure. If you have booked 

with an agent, tickets will be despatched to 

the agent you booked through unless we 

have been otherwise informed. 

When do you need to have my passport 

and visa application forms? 

We need these 8 weeks before departure. 

Please avoid sending passports earlier than 

8 weeks as this will lengthen the time we 

need to hold them. 

How long do you have my passport for? 

If we receive your passport 8 weeks prior 

to departure, we would normally expect to 

have them for a maximum of 4 weeks. 

Can I arrange my own visa? 

Yes you can arrange your own visa but, if 

you chose to do so, please inform us. 

What do I need to send you when applying 

for the visa? 

We require your fully completed visa 

application form, passports and passport 

size photo. 

General Questions 

When is the best time to visit China? 

Generally April-June and September- 

November tend to be the most 

comfortable months to visit, however many 

people enjoy tours at other times of year 

when there are fewer other visitors. 

When is the best time to visit Indochina? 

The best time to visit Indochina is September- 

April.The wet season is between May-August. 

When is the best time to visit India? 

The best time to visit India is November-March. 

The wet season is between April-October. 

Is the water safe to drink on your tours? 

On all of our tours we strongly recommend 

that you drink bottled water. 

What vaccinations do I need before I travel? 

We recommend that you consult your GP 

for up to date vaccination information. 

Do you allow children on your tours? 

We allow children over 12 years of age on 

our group tours. We recommend that 

families with children of any age take 

advantage of our private tours. This will 

give you more flexibility while on tour. 

What is the average age on your 

group tours? 

We have a very wide age range of people 

travelling on our tours.The average age is 

between 35-65, but younger and older 

passengers travel with us too! 

Do I have to be super-fit to complete a 

Wendy Wu Tours itinerary? 

No. As long as you have a reasonable level 

of fitness this should not be a problem. 

Our tours are by no means strenuous, 

unless clearly stated in the tour information.

What is the maximum and minimum number 

of people that you will take on a tour? 

We never take any more than 28 people. 

The minimum number of people that we 

need for a tour to operate is 8, and 10 to 

be accompanied by a Tour Captain. 

What is the flying time to China? 

Approximately 12 hours. 

What is the flying time to Indochina? 


What is the flying time to India? 


As a single traveller, will I be given the 

option to share? 

Yes. We do offer a share option. 

QUALITY CHARTER 

THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT 

TOUR OPERATORS 

AITO is the Association for independent and 

specialist holiday companies. Our member 

companies, usually owner-managed, strive to 

create overseas holidays with high levels of 

professionalism and a shared concern for 

quality and personal service. The Association 

encourages the highest standards in all aspects 

of tour operating. 

Exclusive Membership 

AITO sets criteria regarding ownership, finance 

and quality, which must be satisfied before 

new companies are admitted to membership. 

All members are required to adhere to a 

Code of Business Practice, which encourages 

high operational standards and conduct. 

Financial Security 

An AITO member is required to protect 

money paid by customers to the member for 

any holiday sold under the AITO logo. 

This protection applies to customers who are 

in the UK at the time of booking or to 

What star rating are your hotels? 

All of our hotels are 4*or superior 

3*properties. 

Are all meals included? 

All meals are included in our escorted tours 

except where stated in the tour information. 

What hours of the day do your tours 

operate? 

Our tours generally start between the 

hours of 7-8am and end shortly after your 

evening meal. 

Which cabins are used on your Yangtze 

River vessels? 

We only use outside cabins so you can enjoy 

the view.The cabins on the Victoria Prince 

(Grand Yangtze Tour) also have balconies. 

overseas customers who have booked directly 

with the member. Members have to comply 

with UK Government Regulations in this 

respect. Members submit details of their 

bonding or guarantee arrangements to the 

Association on a regular basis. 

Accurate Brochures and Web Sites 

All members do their utmost to ensure that all 

their brochures and other publications, print or 

electronic, clearly and accurately describe the 

holidays and services offered. 

Professional Service and 

Continual Improvements 

All members are committed to high standards 

of service and believe in regular and thorough 

training of employees. Members continually 

seek to review and improve their holidays. 

They listen to their customers and always 

welcome suggestions for improving standards. 

Monitoring Standards 

AITO endeavours to monitor quality standards 

regularly. All customers should receive a postholiday 

questionnaire the results of which are 

scrutinised by the Association. 

CHINESE LANTERN 

Will I be travelling with any passengers from 

other countries? 

Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture 

of British and Australian clients on tour. 

Ancient warrior on the Great Wall in China 

Responsible Tourism 

All members acknowledge the importance 

of AITO’s Responsible Tourism guidelines, 

which recognise the social, economic and 

environmental responsibilities of tour operating. 

Those demonstrating their achievements 

beyond the pure acceptance of this 

principle are recognised by the award 

of 2 or 3 star status. 

Customer Relations 

All members endeavour to deal swiftly and 

fairly with any issues their customers may raise. 

In the unlikely event that a dispute between 

an AITO member and a customer cannot be 

settled amicably, AITO’s low-cost Independent 

Dispute Settlement Service may be called 

upon by either side to bring the matter to 

a speedy and acceptable conclusion. 

Wendy Wu Tours is a member of the 

Association of Independent Tour Operators. 

To contact the Association, visit 

www.aito.co.uk or call 020 8744 9280. 


P82 

Booking Conditions - Wendy Wu Tours 

Your contract is with Wendy Wu Tours Ltd, a 

member of ABTA. 

The following terms shall have the meanings set 

out below when used in these Booking Conditions. 

“Wendy Wu Tours” means Wendy Wu Tours 

Limited. 

“Holiday” means the Holiday booked by you or 

any person on your behalf, which is referred to in 

the Brochure. 

“Travel Agent” means any Agent through whom 

your Booking with Wendy Wu Tours is made. 

“Force Majeure” means any circumstances which 

are unusual and/or unforeseeable and are outside 

Wendy Wu Tours control including (but not limited 

to) war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, hostilities, 

political unrest, government action, industrial dispute, 

natural or other disaster, nuclear incident, terrorist 

activity, weather conditions, closure of airports, fire, 

flood, drought,health risk,transport delays. 

“Major Change” means:- 

(a) an alteration to your scheduled time of 

departure or return of 12 hours or more and 

/or 

(b) a change of UK departure airport (excluding 

change of London Airports) and/or 

(c) a change of Hotel or Apartment to a materially 

lower rating and/or 

(d) a significant change of resort area. 

1 - General 

(a) These conditions apply to all holidays in this 

brochure taken between 01-09-08 and 31-12- 

09. All prices are in Pounds sterling.These 

conditions set out detail of the relationship and 

obligations between you and Wendy Wu Tours. 

Please read before making your booking. 

(b) These conditions include limitations on the 

liability of Wendy Wu Tours and its obligations 

relating to any holiday and certain exclusions of 

Wendy Wu Tours responsibility.These conditions 

do not govern your rights and/or duties in 

relation to any other person or company whose 

services may be used on any holiday. 

2 - Your holiday contract 

(a) When you make a booking you guarantee you 

have the authority to accept on behalf of your 

party the Terms of these Booking Conditions. 

A contract will exist as soon as we issue a 

Confirmation Invoice.The Contract is governed 

by English Law and we both agree to the 

jurisdiction of the English Courts. In the 

Republic of Ireland the agent for the source of 

proceedings is the Wendy Wu Tours GSA. 

(b) On receipt by Wendy Wu Tours or the relevant 

Travel Agent of your completed Booking Form 

and deposit(s) we will reserve your holiday in 

respect of all persons travelling. Please check 

the invoice when received to make sure the 

details are as you requested. 

(c) If you want to cancel or change your Booking 

you may have to pay cancellation or 

amendment costs (described below) which 

may be as much as the holiday cost. 

(d) All Brochure descriptions are made in good 

faith and every care is taken to ensure their 

accuracy. However in consequence of the fact 

that the Brochure is prepared some time in 

advance of distribution it is possible that some 

facilities or amenities might be curtailed or 

cancelled. Changes may be made at any time 

prior to our Contract with you. In these 

circumstances we will notify you of such 

changes prior to confirmation of your Booking. 

3 - Travel documents 

A Passport with minimum of six months validity 

from the intended date of Travel is required for 

travel for all countries in our programme.Visa fees, 

where required, are included for UK passport 

holders in all fully inclusive group packages with the 

exception of visas for Laos. Non UK passport 

holders will incur Visa fees. Failure to forward 

passports to Wendy Wu Tours by a specified date 

may incur Fees to cover “urgent’’Visa processing. 

Unless otherwise requested your passport will be 

returned approximately 4 weeks after receipt by 

us. Responsibility for documentation accuracy, 

passport validity and dispatch of documents rests 

with you. Wendy Wu Tours accepts no 

responsibility in this regard. 

4 - Your financial protection 

Our Company Number is 5107061. We are a 

member of ABTA. Holidays/Tours in this Brochure 

are ATOL protected. We hold ATOL 6639 issued 

by the Civil Aviation Authority. In the unlikely 

event of our insolvency you are protected and 

the CAA will ensure you are not stranded 

abroad and refund made for any monies paid 

for an advance booking. 

5 - Your holiday price 

(a) At time of Booking you must pay a deposit of 

£200 per person.The balance of the Holiday 

Price must be paid not later than 8 weeks 

before departure date. If you book within 8 

weeks of departure the total price of the 

Holiday must be paid at the time of Booking. 

If the deposit or final balance is not paid on 

time we may cancel your Booking. With any 

cancellation we will retain your deposit. 

Money paid by you to the Travel Agent is held 

by them on our behalf at all times. 

(b) No charge will be made for deposits paid by 

Booking Conditions 

debit or credit card. Balance payment may be 

made by Cheque or Debit/Switch/Delta card 

without charge. However, in line with most 

operators, we will make a charge of 2% for 

balance payments made by Credit Card. 

(c) The cost of your travel arrangements was 

calculated using exchange rates quoted in the 

Financial Times at close on 20 June 2008 in 

relation to the US Dollar at $1.98 to £1. 

(d) Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to raise or 

lower the price of your holiday at any time 

before you book. Prices may vary in 

subsequent editions of, or supplements to the 

Brochure and it is your responsibility to look at 

the most recent edition. If, at time of booking 

the holiday price has changed from that shown 

in this Brochure, Wendy Wu Tours or the Travel 

Agent will tell you of the revised price before 

you commit yourself. 

(e) Once booked, the cost of your travel 

arrangements can still be subject to increases 

such as surcharges for fuel or other aviation 

costs. Also government imposed increases or 

major fluctuations in currency rates. In these 

cases we will absorb the increases up to 2% of 

the total price of your travel arrangements. 

Amounts in excess of this 2% will be 

surcharged to you. If this means you have to 

pay more than 10% of the price of travel 

arrangements you may cancel your 

arrangements and receive a full refund. Should 

you decide to cancel you must do this within 

14 days of the issue date of your final invoice. 

(f) Exceptional Surcharges. In exceptional 

circumstances charges maybe imposed on us by 

government, other authorities or third parties 

which are of a type or amount not normally 

applicable to our operations but have the effect 

of increasing the cost of your transportation, 

(for example additional security costs triggered 

by terrorism). If these charges relate to carriage 

of passengers we will be entitled to pass these 

charges on to you even if these charges arise 

after the issue of your flight tickets. 

Should such exceptional surcharge that you 

have paid to us cease to apply at the time of 

your flight or become a lesser amount you will 

be entitled to claim a refund. 

6 - Compulsory tipping 

Tipping is an expected element in the tourism 

industry today and the countries we visit are no 

exception. In order to relieve customers of the 

expectation to tip individual guides and service 

providers in each destination we state an amount 

to be given to the National Guide on arrival to 

cover the duration of the tour.You will be advised 

of the amount payable in your final documentation 

prior to departure.The amount varies by tour and 

is subject to change but will not exceed £75 per 

person for China (Indochina & India £90),Yangtze 

Cruise excluded. 

7 - If you change your booking 

If after receiving our confirmation you wish to 

change your travel arrangements in any way, such 

as change of departure date or accommodation, 

we will do our best to make the changes but it 

may not be possible. Please contact us as soon as 

possible if you do wish to make changes. Requests 

for changes must be made by the person who 

made the booking or by your Travel Agent.You will 

be asked to pay an administration charge for the 

cost we incur in making this alteration as well as 

any additional costs of the new arrangements.The 

administration costs per person are as follows: 

Minor amendments to the tour booked - £20 

Minor amendments made within 30 days of 

departure - £30 

Transferring between tours or changing departure 

date - £50 

Transferring between tours or changing departure 

date within 60 days of departure is not permitted 

– cancellation fees apply 

Reissue of airline tickets - £50 plus any non 

refundable costs of cancelled ticket and any 

additional costs of the new ticket 

Once a booking is confirmed no name transfers 

are permitted and this will be regarded as a 

cancellation and cancellation fees apply. 

Note: Certain arrangements such as APEX Tickets 

cannot be changed after a booking has been made 

and any change will incur a 100% cancellation charge. 

8 - If you cancel your booking 

(a) You or any member of your party may cancel 

your arrangements at any time. Written 

notification from the person who made the 

booking or your Travel Agent on your behalf 

must be received at our offices. Since we incur 

costs in cancelling your travel arrangements you 

will have to pay the applicable cancellation 

charges up to the maximum amount shown in 

the table below. 

(b) Please note that in the case of cancellation after 

receipt of documents no refund will be given 

unless unused tickets are returned to Wendy 

Wu Tours. Note: If the reason for your 

cancellation is covered under the terms of your 

Insurance Policy, you may be able to reclaim 

these charges from your holiday Insurance 

Company. Note: Cancellation charges made by 

our suppliers may exceed the cost of the 

deposit and we reserve the right to pass these 

extra costs on to you. Wendy Wu Tours will 

advise of such fees. 

9 - If we change or cancel your holiday 

(a) It is unlikely that we will make changes to your 

travel arrangements but we do plan these 

arrangements many months in advance. We 

may have to make some changes and we 

reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of 

these changes will be minor and we will advise 

you or your Travel Agent of them at the earliest 

possible date. No compensation is payable for 

Minor Changes.We also reserve the right to 

cancel your travel arrangements in any 

circumstances. For example if the minimum 

number of clients required for a particular Tour 

or Travel Arrangement is not reached we may 

have to cancel it. However we will not cancel 

your travel Arrangements less than 60 days 

before your departure date except for reasons 

of Force Majeure or failure by you to pay the 

final balance. If we are unable to provide the 

booked travel arrangements you can either 

have a refund of monies paid or accept an 

offer of alternative travel arrangements of 

comparable standard from us, if available. 

If it is necessary to cancel your travel 

arrangements except where cancellation is due 

to non-payment by you of your final balance 

we will pay you compensation as set out in 

the table below. 

(b) Please note that carriers such as airlines used 

in the programme may be subject to change. 

Some flights may have to stop en route for 

technical reasons and where this is known in 

advance details are given in flight timetables, 

otherwise details will be forwarded to your 

Travel Agent. Flight times given in this Brochure 

and on subsequent customer invoices are for 

guidance only. Alteration may be made by UK 

and Overseas Airport Scheduling Committees 

or for other reasons. Actual flight times will be 

shown on your tickets. All bookings are subject 

to the Civil Aviation Authority granting Licenses. 

Changes that are deemed to be minor include 

changes to inward/outward departure times of 

less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type and 

change of accommodation to another of the 

same standard. 

(c) If we make a major change to your holiday 

we will inform you or your Travel Agent as 

soon as reasonably possible.You will have the 

choice of either accepting the change of 

arrangements, accepting an offer of alternative 

travel arrangements from us if available or 

cancelling your booking and receiving a refund 

of all monies paid. In all cases except where the 

major change arises due to reasons of Force 

Majeure we will pay compensation as detailed 

in the table below. Such refunds will be made 

to the Travel Agent or the person who made 

the Booking if booking direct within ten days of 

the refund being (or being deemed to be) 

accepted. (See table at bottom of page). 

10 - Flight delay 

Please note that Wendy Wu Tours has no control 

over flight delays or the provision of food or 

accommodation by the airlines. Standard airline 

policy applies in all cases. Our tour guides will 

usually be aware of any delays to a direct flight 

from the UK, or a domestic flight arranged by 

Wendy Wu Tours. If there is a significant delay, or 

involves changing to a different flight, the customer 

should contact our local office, the number of 

which is given with final documentation. 

11 - Flight and other services 

(a) You are reminded that the captain of an aircraft 

has complete authority over all passengers. If 

for any reason the Captain or another in 

authority denies boarding or carriage your 

holiday will be terminated immediately as will 

the contract between you and Wendy Wu 

Tours and Wendy Wu Tours will have no 

further responsibility or liability for you. 

(b) This Brochure is Wendy Wu Tours responsibility. 

It is not issued on behalf of nor does it commit 

any airline mentioned herein or used in the 

course of your travel arrangements. 

(c) When you book with Wendy Wu Tours you 

accept responsibility for the proper conduct 

of yourself and your party on Holiday. 

Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to 

terminate your, or any member of your party’s, 

Holiday due to misconduct. If your actions or 

those of any member of your party cause 

damage to the accommodation in which you 

are staying or cause delay or diversion to any 

flight or other means of transport you agree 

to indemnify Wendy Wu Tours against any 

Period before 

Departure within which 

notice of Cancellation 

or Major Change is 

received by us in writing 

or notified to you 

If we make 

a Major 

Change 

to your 

Holiday 

claim (including legal costs) made against 

Wendy Wu Tours. 

12 - Health requirements 

You are required to familiarise yourself with any 

health requirements specific to the countries being 

visited. It is highly recommended that you consult 

your GP and the free Health Advice for Travellers’ 

leaflet from the Department of Health (0870 155 

5455 OPTION 4) for this purpose. On certain 

tours passengers over 70 years of age will be 

required to obtain a health certificate from their 

doctor. 

13 - Consular advice 

We strongly recommend that you review 

information provided by the Foreign 

Commonwealth Office on 

www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or 

www.fco.gov.uk/travel prior to making your 

booking. 

14 - If you have a complaint 

Should you not be satisfied with any aspect of your 

arrangements you must immediately inform the 

guide or Tour Captain who will endeavour to 

resolve the issue at the time. If this is not possible 

and you wish to lodge a complaint or claim, this 

must be done in writing to Wendy Wu Tours in 

London within 28 days of the completion of your 

Wendy Wu Tours arrangements. Relevant receipts 

and substantiating evidence must be attached to 

the letter of claim. If you fail to follow this simple 

procedure, this may affect your rights under this 

contract.You may refer any unresolved dispute 

related to this contract to an arbitration under a 

special Scheme arranged by the Association of 

British Travel Agents, and administrated 

independently by the Chartered Institute of 

Arbitrators.The scheme does not apply to claims 

greater than £5000 or £15000 per booking form, 

nor claims solely or mainly related to injury or 

illness. Full details will be provided on request, or 

can be obtained from the ABTA website 

(www.abta.com). 

15 - Responsibility 

Your bookings are accepted under the condition 

that you understand the possible risks involved in 

travel and that you undertake the tours in our 

brochure at your own volition. We accept 

responsibility for ensuring that your travel 

arrangements are supplied as described in the 

confirmation invoice letter, and service provided 

reaches a reasonable standard. If any significant 

part is not provided due to the fault being our 

own, and your enjoyment of the tour is adversely 

affected, we will pay you reasonable compensation. 

However, we will pay no compensation if it is 

your fault, or some one unconnected to tour 

arrangements or unforeseen circumstance beyond 

our control. 

In addition, Wendy Wu Tours does not own, 

manage, control or operate any transportation 

vehicle, hotel or restaurant or any other supplier 

of services. All coupons receipts and tickets are 

issued subject to the terms and conditions 

specified by the supplier and all services are subject 

to the laws of the country where the services 

are provided. We assume no responsibility for 

the loss or damage to baggage or property or 

for any injury, illness or death caused directly or 

indirectly from any unforeseen circumstance 

beyond our control or Force Majeure. It is 

your responsibility to ensure that you have 

appropriate travel insurance in place to cover 

such events.Your possession of an appropriate 

travel insurance policy is a condition of travel with 

Wendy Wu Tours. 

16 - Conditions of carriage 

Wendy Wu Tours accept responsibility for the 

proper provision of elements on your Wendy Wu 

Tours Holiday. However Wendy Wu Tours is 

recognised as an organiser for travel and holidays 

only and as such does not control or operate any 

airline, shipping company, coach company, transport 

or any other facility or service mentioned in the 

Brochure. In accordance with this the Terms and 

Conditions of each supplier of each service 

incorporated in this contract will apply to you, as 

will certain circumstances that may be subject to 

international conventions between countries all of 

which could limit or exclude our responsibility to 

you. A copy of such limitations may be inspected 

at your Travel Agent upon request or from 

Wendy Wu Tours Limited, 30-32 Tabard Street, 

London SE1 4JU. 

If we cancel Your 

Holiday Amount 

you will Receive 

from us 

If You cancel 

Your Holiday 

Amount of 

Cancellation 

Charge 

(inc deposit) 

More than 60 days £0.00 Deposit only Deposit only* 

60-40 days £10.00 100% of payment +£10.00 50% 

39-30 Days £20.00 100% of payment +£20.00 75% 



*£100 per person will be retained as credit for travel within 12 months from the date of cancellation. 

Wendy Wu Tours Limited, 30-32 Tabard Street, London SE1 4JU

Complete booking form and send to: Wendy Wu Tours, 3rd Floor, 30-32 Tabard Street, London SE1 4JU.Telephone: 0844 499 3899 Facsimile: 0844 499 0994 

Title (Mr, Mrs, Other): 

Surname (as passport): 

First Name (as passport): 

Preferred name (for name badge): 

Passport Number: 

LEAD NAME 2ND PERSON 3RD PERSON 4TH PERSON 

Passport Expiry Date: / / / / / / / / 

Date of Birth: / / / / / / / / 

Nationality: 

Home Address: 

Postcode: 

Daytime Telephone Number: 

Mobile Number: 

Email Address: 

Emergency Contact Name: 

Emergency Contact Address: 

Emergency Contact Telephone Number: 

SPECIAL REQUESTS (e.g.:Vegetarian meals, wheelchair, medical, etc) 

Booking Form 2008/9 

Please note we shall do our best to meet special requirements, although we cannot guarantee them. 

TOUR DETAILS 

Tour Name: 

Departure Date: / / 

Departure Airport: 

Accommodation Type: 

Twin Single Share 

RESORT OR CITY EXTENSIONS 

Resort / City: 

Pre Tour Extension Post Tour Extension (tick applicable box) 

Number of Nights: 

Preferred Hotel Choice: 

INSURANCE 

We are obliged to ensure customers take out adequate insurance cover whilst 

on our holidays. Please provide details of your insurance cover below and sign 

confirmation that you have made arrangements. 

My insurers are: 

24 hour Emergency Contact Number: 

Signed: 

Travel Agent Number: 

Travel Agent Reference: 

HOW DID YOU FIRST HEAR ABOUT WENDY WU TOURS? 

PAYMENT 

I wish to pay now: Deposit Full Balance 

Published 20/06/08 

I wish to pay by: 

The Amount of 

Cheque Debit Card Credit Card 

Please automatically deduct balance payment from the Credit/Debit card 

below 8 weeks prior to departure. 

Note: cheques made payable to Wendy Wu Tours Limited 

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENT AUTHORITY 

Card Number: 

Cardholder Name: 

Expiry Date: / / 

Signature: 

Cardholder Address: 

Please Note: No charge will be made for deposits paid by Credit/Debit/Switch/Delta card 

and no charge will be made for balances paid by Debit/Switch/Delta card. However, in line 

with most major operators, we will make a charge of 2% for balances paid by credit card. 

BOOKING CONFIRMATION 

I certify that I am authorised to make this booking on behalf of the persons 

named above and that I am responsible for ensuring due payment of all monies 

payable in respect of this booking and I have read and agreed to accept the 

Booking Conditions on page 82 and other General Information on pages 4-5. 

Signature: 

Date: / / 

Please remember to sign this booking form. If you are paying by credit card, you must sign 

the credit card authority as well. 


Chinas 

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2009 

A once in a lifetime experience to view the 

longest total eclipse of the 21st Century 

© Copyright Wendy Wu Tours Ltd 2008 

View the eclipse on 22 July 2009 with Wendy Wu Tours 

See inside for details 

0844 499 3899 

www.wendywutours.co.uk 

Wendy Wu Tours 

30-32 Tabard Street, London, SE1 4JU 

Tel: 0844 499 3899 

Fax: 0844 499 0994 

Email: info@wendywutours.co.uk 

Opening Hours: 

Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.30pm 

Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm

Fully Inclusive from the UK - Wendy Wu Tours

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