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China Delights

17 days Fully Inclusive Classic Group Tour

China Delights

From cosmopolitan Shanghai and the Giant Pandas of Chengdu, to Beijing's imperial highlights, and all the dramatic landscapes in between, you will relish the historical, cultural and natural delights of China on this comprehensive trip.

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 16 , Lunches: 15 , Dinners: 16
  • Accommodation
    16 nights in 4 star accommodation
  • Cruise
    Li River Cruise, Huangpu River Cruise
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 28
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Group Tour
17 DAYS
From USD $4,588PP
Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Guilin - Yangshuo - Chengdu - Xian - Beijing
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Tour Highlights

Our China Delights tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to us.

Day by Day Itinerary

Shanghai (3N) - Suzhou (1N) - Hangzhou (2N) - Guilin (2N) - Yangshuo (1N) - Chengdu (2N) - Xian (2N) - Beijing (3N)
  • Day 1
    Arrive Shanghai
    Dinner
    Day 1: Arrive Shanghai

    On arrival in Shanghai Pudong or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, you will be met in the arrival hall by your local guide and/or National Escort from Wendy Wu Tours. Together with all other group members who may be arriving at a similar time, you will transfer approximately 1 hour to your hotel. An informal welcome dinner and tour briefing will be held in the evening. Late arrivals will receive a box dinner and tour briefing the following day.

    Dinner
  • Day 2
    Explore Shanghai
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 2: Explore Shanghai

    Today’s explorations include the peaceful Yu Garden and the atmospheric alleys of the old town. Admire the magnificent colonial architecture of Shanghai with a stroll along the Bund and round off your day with some delicious Shanghainese cuisine. Sightseeing today involves a full day of touring around the centre of the city including approximately 3-4 hours on foot.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3
    Even More Shanghai
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 3: Even More Shanghai

    Today involves a full day of sightseeing. Explore the ancient treasures of the Shanghai Museum in the People’s Square before visiting the Silk Factory. This afternoon, discover the ultramodern district of Pudong. Round off the day with a panoramic evening cruise on the Huangpu River.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Historic Suzhou
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 4: Historic Suzhou

    Today, enjoy a leisurely day of sightseeing. Transfer 2 hours to Suzhou, renowned for its gardens and quaint charm. Start your day with a tour of the Humble Administrator’s Garden, one of the most exquisite examples of Chinese garden style in the world. Later, cruise on the thousand-year-old Grand Canal, an important commercial route for centuries.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Wuzhen
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 5: Wuzhen

    Transfer 1-2 hours to the water town of Wuzhen, laced with wooden canal boats and white-faced houses, for a leisurely tour on foot. Continue your journey 1-2 hours to Hangzhou and check in at your hotel.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    Historic Hangzhou
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 6: Historic Hangzhou

    A restful morning is spent wandering around the Temple of Inspired Seclusion, one of China’s most renowned Buddhist temples. The Temple of Inspired Seclusion (Lingyin Temple) is one of the largest and most significant temples in southern China so it can get crowded with domestic tourists, particularly during weekends and holidays. There will be approximately 2 hours sightseeing on foot at this site. Later, cruise on Hangzhou’s West Lake, admiring the gardens, pagodas and old bridges on its shores.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    Lush Tea Plantations
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 7: Lush Tea Plantations

    Spend the morning browsing through Hangzhou’s local markets. Afterwards, visit Meijiawu Village, famous for its tea cultivation, and enjoy a tea tasting tour. Later, fly 2 hours to Guilin where the rest of the day is at leisure.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    Li River Cruise
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 8: Li River Cruise

    Take a relaxed 4-hour cruise along the Li River to the charming village of Yangshuo where you will spend 1 night. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery, grazing buffalos and local fishermen. These are small cruise boats usually holding around 100 passengers; with an enclosed dining area on the lower deck and an open viewing area on the upper deck. As it is so popular, there are generally many boats at the docks – please be reassured that the cruise itself will be scenic and relaxing as the boats cruise past unspoilt countryside. Usually the boats depart at 9am from the dock located a 1-hour drive from your hotel. However, when the river level is low they depart from further downstream which would mean a longer drive and an earlier check-out from your hotel. Disembarking from the cruise, your Local Guide will walk with you to your hotel, around a 30-minute walk from the river. There are electric carts offered by private vendors which can be organised at your own cost. In Yangshuo, visit the local markets. Today you will also stop for a photo opportunity on the banks of the Li River and meet a genuine cormorant fisherman. This evening, there is an optional Impression Sanjie Liu Show (time permitting, payable locally).

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9
    Yangshuo
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 9: Yangshuo

    Start the day with a relaxing and invigorating session of Tai Chi, taking a class with a master to learn this ancient martial art. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the verdant countryside of Yangshuo. Walk by lush paddy fields and slow-moving water buffalos as you admire the panoramic mountain scenery that so epitomises the area. Transfer back to Guilin this afternoon.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10
    Chengdu
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 10: Chengdu

    This morning visit the Reed Flute Caves and the South China Pearl Factory. Transfer to Guilin airport for your 1-and-a-half-hour flight to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. This evening, there is an optional Traditional Sichuan Opera Show (time permitting, payable locally).

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11
    Grand Buddha Of Leshan
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 11: Grand Buddha Of Leshan

    Travel 2 hours south of Chengdu to Leshan, where you will see the world’s largest stone-carved Buddhist monument, the Leshan Grand Buddha and take a short boat ride in front of the statue to grasp the size of this structure. On arrival at the Grand Buddha there is a 10-minute walk up to the entrance of the park. From here there are 250 steps to ascend and a similar amount to descend to the feet of the Buddha; a time of approximately 2 and a half-3 hours. The steps are extremely steep and can be very slippery in wet weather. There are handrails but the utmost care is still required. You must be physically capable if you decide to take part. Once you have started the walk to the feet of the Buddha you are committed as the steps are very narrow and strictly one-way only. Please note there are often long queues when descending to the feet of the Buddha. There are a number of attractions for those who wish to stay at the Grand Buddha Park. Covering an area of 18sqkm, the park is home to such sights as Haishi Cave, Lingyun Temple, Dragon Pond and Tiger Cave. Return to Chengdu and dine on a delicious Sichuanese meal in the evening.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12
    Giant Pandas
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 12: Giant Pandas

    Today, see China’s most famous resident, the Giant Panda. Visit the Panda Conservation Centre where you can learn about China’s celebrated bear. See these lovable creatures in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. It is not guaranteed that you will be able to see the feeding of the younger pandas, as this only happens at the start and end of each day. Sightseeing involves around 1 and a half hours on foot. There are electric carts offered by private vendors that can be organised at your own cost. Later, take a 3-and-a-half-hour bullet train to Xian. This evening, there is an optional Tang Ever-bright City night tour (time permitting, payable locally).

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13
    Terracotta Warriors
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 13: Terracotta Warriors

    Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of the life-sized Terracotta Warriors. The Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is located approximately a 1-hour drive outside of Xian. From the bus park to the museum entrance there is a 15-minute walk. There are electric carts offered by private vendors which can be organised at your own cost. There is no electric cart available for the return from the museum exit to the bus park. Within the museum area the warriors can be seen in three different ‘pits’, which are active archaeological digs. The site is large and will take about 2 and a half hours to explore. After this, visit the Xian Art Ceramics and Lacquer Exhibition Workshop to see smaller models of the warriors being made. Later, stroll on the beautifully preserved 14th century city walls that enclose Xian’s old town. The local guide will give you time to explore the ancient city walls at your own pace. There are options here to hire a bicycle or an electric cart to drive along the length of the wall, these are offered by private vendors and can be organised at your own expense. This evening, dine on delicious Shui Jiao dumplings and watch a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing this evening.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14
    Beijing
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 14: Beijing

    Today, explore the Shuyuanmen Culture Street and stroll through the City Wall Park, involving approximately 1 and a half hours on foot. This afternoon, board your 5-hour bullet train to Beijing, China’s capital. Spend your evening soaking up the atmosphere of this fascinating city.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15
    Imperial Beijing
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 15: Imperial Beijing

    Soak up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven, an orderly oasis in a bustling urban landscape. Next, head into Beijing’s symbolic heart, Tiananmen Square, and head into the magnificent Forbidden City – a complex full of imperial treasures. A Chinese acrobatic show rounds off the day. Today includes a full day of sightseeing, predominately on foot. The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. If this day of touring falls on a Monday, your touring in Beijing will be switched around so that the Forbidden City is visited on an alternative day. You will also need to bring your passport for a security check.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16
    Great Wall
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 16: Great Wall

    Rise early this morning and drive around 2 hours northwest of the city to the Juyongguan Pass. Here you can take a walk on the Great Wall of China, appreciating the wall itself and the dramatic scenery. Your visit involves walking from the bus to the first section. After your group has been given an introduction to the Great Wall’s unique history you will have free time to explore at your own pace. Later, visit the Jade Factory, and in the afternoon, wander around the beautiful grounds of the Summer Palace. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner of Peking Duck.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 17
    Depart Beijing
    Breakfast
    Day 17: Depart Beijing

    Any time before your flight is at leisure. You will be transferred from your hotel to Beijing Daxing or Beijing Capital International Airport, according to the departure time of your international flight. Late check-out is not included. Additional night's before and after your tour can be arranged.

    Breakfast
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Trip Notes

Accommodation

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

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When to go

The best times to visit China are in spring, April to May and autumn, September to October, when the days are warm and rainfall and humidity low.

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • -8
    2
    -3
  • 3
  • Chengdu
  • 3
    9
    6
  • 8
  • Guilin
  • 5
    12
    8
  • 63
  • Hangzhou
  • 2
    8
    5
  • 81
  • Shanghai
  • 2
    8
    5
  • 74
  • Suzhou
  • 0
    7
    4
  • 40
  • Xian
  • -4
    5
    0
  • 7
  • Yangshuo
  • 6
    13
    10
  • 53
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • -6
    5
    0
  • 5
  • Chengdu
  • 5
    11
    8
  • 12
  • Guilin
  • 7
    13
    10
  • 97
  • Hangzhou
  • 4
    10
    7
  • 88
  • Shanghai
  • 4
    10
    7
  • 59
  • Suzhou
  • 1
    8
    4
  • 75
  • Xian
  • -1
    8
    4
  • 10
  • Yangshuo
  • 7
    13
    10
  • 81
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 0
    12
    6
  • 8
  • Chengdu
  • 8
    16
    12
  • 20
  • Guilin
  • 10
    16
    13
  • 137
  • Hangzhou
  • 7
    15
    11
  • 141
  • Shanghai
  • 7
    14
    10
  • 94
  • Suzhou
  • 5
    13
    9
  • 193
  • Xian
  • 4
    14
    9
  • 29
  • Yangshuo
  • 11
    17
    14
  • 114
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 8
    20
    14
  • 21
  • Chengdu
  • 13
    22
    17
  • 44
  • Guilin
  • 16
    23
    19
  • 247
  • Hangzhou
  • 12
    21
    17
  • 123
  • Shanghai
  • 12
    20
    16
  • 74
  • Suzhou
  • 10
    19
    14
  • 83
  • Xian
  • 10
    21
    15
  • 43
  • Yangshuo
  • 16
    23
    20
  • 224
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 14
    26
    20
  • 34
  • Chengdu
  • 17
    26
    22
  • 78
  • Guilin
  • 20
    27
    24
  • 352
  • Hangzhou
  • 18
    26
    22
  • 129
  • Shanghai
  • 17
    25
    21
  • 84
  • Suzhou
  • 16
    24
    20
  • 67
  • Xian
  • 14
    26
    20
  • 60
  • Yangshuo
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 312
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 19
    30
    24
  • 78
  • Chengdu
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 107
  • Guilin
  • 23
    30
    27
  • 347
  • Hangzhou
  • 21
    29
    25
  • 219
  • Shanghai
  • 22
    28
    25
  • 182
  • Suzhou
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 59
  • Xian
  • 19
    31
    25
  • 54
  • Yangshuo
  • 23
    30
    26
  • 293
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 22
    31
    26
  • 185
  • Chengdu
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 224
  • Guilin
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 231
  • Hangzhou
  • 25
    34
    29
  • 173
  • Shanghai
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 146
  • Suzhou
  • 25
    32
    28
  • 191
  • Xian
  • 22
    32
    27
  • 99
  • Yangshuo
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 200
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 21
    30
    25
  • 160
  • Chengdu
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 201
  • Guilin
  • 24
    33
    29
  • 173
  • Hangzhou
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 162
  • Shanghai
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 214
  • Suzhou
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 54
  • Xian
  • 21
    31
    26
  • 71
  • Yangshuo
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 186
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 15
    26
    20
  • 46
  • Chengdu
  • 19
    25
    22
  • 119
  • Guilin
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 82
  • Hangzhou
  • 21
    28
    25
  • 124
  • Shanghai
  • 22
    28
    25
  • 87
  • Suzhou
  • 20
    27
    24
  • 67
  • Xian
  • 16
    25
    21
  • 92
  • Yangshuo
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 83
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 8
    19
    14
  • 22
  • Chengdu
  • 15
    21
    18
  • 35
  • Guilin
  • 17
    26
    21
  • 66
  • Hangzhou
  • 15
    23
    19
  • 78
  • Shanghai
  • 17
    23
    20
  • 56
  • Suzhou
  • 14
    22
    18
  • 56
  • Xian
  • 10
    20
    15
  • 60
  • Yangshuo
  • 17
    26
    22
  • 85
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 0
    10
    5
  • 7
  • Chengdu
  • 10
    16
    13
  • 16
  • Guilin
  • 12
    20
    16
  • 64
  • Hangzhou
  • 9
    17
    13
  • 72
  • Shanghai
  • 11
    17
    14
  • 52
  • Suzhou
  • 8
    16
    12
  • 3
  • Xian
  • 3
    12
    8
  • 24
  • Yangshuo
  • 12
    21
    16
  • 69
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • -6
    4
    -1
  • 3
  • Chengdu
  • 4
    11
    8
  • 5
  • Guilin
  • 7
    15
    11
  • 43
  • Hangzhou
  • 4
    11
    8
  • 49
  • Shanghai
  • 5
    11
    8
  • 44
  • Suzhou
  • 2
    10
    6
  • 43
  • Xian
  • -2
    6
    2
  • 6
  • Yangshuo
  • 7
    16
    12
  • 44

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    • Land only: This tour price is based on land itinerary only. No international flights are included.
    • Visa: A visa may be required and is not included in the tour price. Please check entry requirements with your nearest Consulate.
    • Tipping kitty: Customary tipping amount of approximately RMB860pp is paid locally in China.
    • Transfers: Airport transfers are included when arriving on the first day and departing on that last day of the tour, or when booking the group tour additional nights’ accommodation through Wendy Wu Tours.
    • Early check-in and late check-out are not included but can be arranged at an additional price.
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

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