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128 China China Jumbo cities, grand rivers, great walls, and giant pandas, China is on another scale. Feast your eyes, mind, and appetite in a destination as different – and wonder filled – as they come.

129 China

ESCORTED TOUR

RIVER CRUISE

CULTURE

15-DAY THE WONDERS OF CHINA Uncover China’s ancient wonders and modern marvels on this 15 day Wendy Wu tour featuring a five-day Yangtze River cruise. Begin in Beijing, where Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven reveal China’s imperial past. Then walk a stretch of the Great Wall and wander traditional hutongs before relaxing in the Summer Palace’s gardens. Continue to Xi’an by bullet train to explore the Muslim Quarter and stand before the Terracotta Warriors – could there be a more iconic moment? You’ll fly to Yichang to board your Yangtze vessel, gliding through the dramatic Three Gorges and visiting riverside temples, villages, and cultural sites. Meet China’s pandas in Chongqing, then speed south to Guilin. Cruise the Li River to Yangshuo, surrounded by karst peaks, and discover Reed Flute Cave, the South China Pearl Factory, and the art of cormorant fishing. Finish in Shanghai, where Yu Garden, Old Street, and the Bund blend the city’s old and new. Round off your journey with an evening river cruise and a farewell dinner – a fitting finale to this adventure. Beijing | Xi’an | Yangtze River cruise | Guilin | Yangshuo | Shanghai

Essentials Duration: 15 days and 14 nights Highlights: • Uncover Beijing’s Forbidden City, walk the Great Wall, and marvel at the Temple of Heaven • Enjoy a five-day Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges • See Xi’an’s historic Terracotta Warriors and wander around the Muslim Quarter Includes: • 3 nights’ accommodation in Beijing • 2 nights’ accommodation in Xi’an • 4 nights aboard the Yangtze River Cruise • 2 nights’ accommodation in Guilin • 1 night’s accommodation in Yangshuo • 2 nights’ accommodation in Shanghai • 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 14 dinners • Tours in air-conditioned coaches with English-speaking and award-winning guides • Entrance fees • All transfers and return international flights

FORBIDDEN CITY

O ne of the largest countries on Earth, with a wide range of cities, landmarks, and attractions, this often-discussed but lesser-visited place can feel both familiar and mysterious all at once. Its history and culture, woven from the blended heritage of dozens of communities, are both far removed and inescapably intertwined with those of the rest of Asia, Europe, and beyond. There’s always something new to discover, unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere. In short, China is a place to explore, fill your camera, and learn new things. And the sights and cities are something special, too. See Beijing’s highlights, from the Forbidden City and Palace Museum to Tiananmen Square and the Olympic Village. Wander where history meets modern life, or catch Mickey at Disney amid Shanghai’s museums, temples, and towers. Walk the Great Wall, marvel at Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, sail through the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, or meet giant pandas in Chengdu. Whether it’s a quick city break or a full escorted tour, a China holiday opens a window into extraordinary worlds.

Mongolia

BEJING

North Korea

XI’AN

South Korea

CHINA

JAPAN

YANGTZE RIVER

SHIANGHAI

GUILIN

Nepal

Bhutan

YANGSHUO

Bangladesh

India

Myanmar

Hong Kong

Laos

Thailand

PHILIPPINES

Vietnam

Cambodia

Sri Lanka

Malaysia