The UK's leading specialist tour operator to China, Wendy Wu Tours, launches its 2014-15 China brochure offering the most comprehensive range of China holidays in the UK.
LONDON – China just got bigger! With 40% more China holidays and experiences, the new Wendy Wu Tours China brochure is the essential guide to China with a range of new special interest tours.
The UK’s leading operator to China, Wendy Wu Tours, launches its new China brochure, offering the widest breadth of China product in the market with a range of new destinations and even more comprehensive itineraries.
Including new “Special Interest” trips, Wendy Wu Tours’ customers can now pursue their passions in China with experts leading culinary, botanical and photography tours or join ‘Panda Ambassador’ John Craven in Chengdu to meet the enchanting Giant Panda.
Those looking for off-the-beaten-track programmes can enjoy some new “undiscovered secrets”, sold exclusively by Wendy Wu Tours in the UK, including the Round Houses of Xiamen, Ciqikou Ancient town and Black Mountain Valley. For a more traditional tour, customers can now benefit from new and refreshed itineraries that have been meticulously tried and tested to ensure they offer the very best in the marketplace. Fully-inclusive group tours start from just £1,690pp including international flights, domestic transportation, accommodation, all meals, touring with guides, entrance fees and visa fees for EU passport holders, offering exceptional value.
Also new for winter 2013/2014 are Wendy Wu Tours’ Chinese New Year itineraries offering the chance to spend New Year on board a dragon boat in the vibrant company of Wendy Wu herself as well as a range of family friendly itineraries running over the school holiday periods. Deluxe tours are also available for the more discerning traveller.
Botanical: Plant Seekers with RHS Director of Horticulture, Jim Gardiner
Designed in exclusive partnership with the RHS and led by Jim Gardiner, RHS Director of Horticulture, visitors can follow the footsteps of the original plant seekers and discover the diverse flora of Mount Emeishan, home to a tenth of China’s plant species including Emeishan’s signature tree Davida involucrate. Visitors will discover the botanical paradise of the Nine Villages Valley with over 2,500 plant species, before journeying to the scenic Ganhaizi Wetland in search of endless bulbs and perennials and the UNESCO listed Huanglong, with its mesmerising sparkling pools. The tour also visits the World Horticultural Expo Garden, UNESCO site Lijang, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the capital of the Sichuan Province, Chengdu.
Culinary: A Taste of China personally crafted by acclaimed Chinese chef, Ching He Huang
Designed in collaboration with internationally acclaimed Chinese Chef, Ching He Huang, this 11 day tour draws on China’s culinary treasures offering a harmonious food and travel experience through Beijing, Xian, Chengdu and Shanghai. As well as the main sights including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, guests will enjoy the many flavours of China, visiting local restaurants and markets and enjoying intimate food demos and cooking classes that have been handpicked by Ching. Tour departs 24th May 2014 for 11 days
Photography: China in Focus
This 14 day tour allows guests to capture the iconic sights and hidden treasures of this breathtaking and diverse country, guided along the way by professional photographers who are on hand to assist with artistic and technical elements of capturing that perfect shot. Starting in Beijing, guests will visit the Temple of Heaven where they can enjoy beautiful landscaped grounds before travelling to Jinshanling, one of the most authentic parts of the Great Wall. From there, the tour continues to Xian visiting the photogenic Wild Goose Pagoda and the intricately crafted Terracotta Warriors. Guests will also get the chance to cruise the Li River, passing limestone hills and tranquil fishing scenes, the stalagmites and stalactites of the Reed Flute Caves and the Giant Pandas in Chengdu. Tour departs 19th April 2014 for 14 days.
Launch offers
Wendy Wu Tours is also offering a free five star stay in Hong Kong en route to China for guests that book selected fully inclusive group tours to China flying with British Airways. The offer is valid for bookings before 31st October for travel until 31 May 2014 and includes one night at the 5-star Harbour Grand Hong Kong, located on Hong Kong Island, airport transfers plus a connecting flight from Hong Kong to mainland China. Additional nights can also be booked*. This offer cannot be combined with the launch discount offer.
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