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Celebrate winterwith me in ChinaChina withthe expertsWhen i founded Wendy Wu tours 15years ago it was to share my passionwith as many people as possible.Everything’scoveredn All your arrangements managed byChina experts from booking rightthrough to your return homen All flights and visas for UK andeU passport holdersn Award winning national escortsand local guidesn All accommodation, mealsand touringn Detailed itinerary informationbefore you traveln no hidden extras or surprisesYou are insafe handsn 98% Customer Satisfactionn Award winning holidays:Choice Awards 2012Wanderlust World Guide AwardsHighly Commended 2012Globe Awards 2013British travel Awards 2013n Financially secure with ABtA, AitO,iAtA and AtOlWinter in China is a magical time ofclear blue skies, occasional flurries ofsnow and vibrant festivals.Chinese new yearI will be enjoying Chinese New Yearonboard a Dragon Boat in Shanghai andwould love it if you joined me.Harbin ice FestivalExperience the majestic ice and snowsculptures of the Harbin Ice Festival.Kids stay free *Family experiences at fantastic value:n Care for Giant Pandas in Chengdun Cycle along the Ancient City Wallsn Make and fly kites in BeijingHalf-term, Christmasand easterUnique trips from October to April,including popular holiday periods,designed to fit around times youcan travel.no Single Supplements *An amazing opportunity forsingle travellers to experienceChina with no added extras.Wendy Wu,Owner, Wendy Wu ToursWendy’s winter selectionChinese new year 4-5Harbin Snow & ice FestivalChinese new year 6Hong Kong & MacauChinese new year 7Family Holidays 8-9China impressions 10-11in Pursuit of PandasChristmas Special 12-13Hong Kong + Chinatwin centre holidays 14-15* Terms and Conditions apply.Limited availability, see website for details.

Chinese New Year SpecialIconic sights and celebrations8 days from £1,890 PER PERSONJoin the spectacular celebrations of the Spring Festival inChina, including the colourful and vibrant Chinese New Year.HIGHLIGHTSn Celebrate the New Year withWendy herselfn Exclusive Dragon Boat Cruisen No Single Supplement *n Fully Inclusiven Days 1-2: UK – BeijingFly to Beijing, the capital of the People’sRepublic of China.n Day 3: Great Wall & Summer PalaceWalk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000years of history and admire the panoramicviews. We also tour the exquisite SummerPalace. Our evening meal includes the localdelicacy, Peking Duck.n Day 4: Tiananmen Square &Forbidden CitySightseeing today includes a stroll throughTiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’sMausoleum to the treasure-filled ForbiddenCity, which is the largest and best preservedcollection of ancient buildings in China fromthe Ming and Qing Dynasties. Fly to theformer ancient capital of Xi’an.n Day 5: Xi’anVisit one of the most important archaeologicaldiscoveries of the 20th Century, the TerracottaWarriors and Horses. Later, fly to thecosmopolitan city of Shanghai.n Day 6: New Year’s EveSpend the day exploring Shanghai andexperiencing the festive Chinese New Yearspirit. In the evening join Wendy to celebratethe occasion with dinner, music and dancing.Board our exclusive Dragon Boat cruise pasta welcoming committee of costumed dancersand drummers, and cruise the Huangpu Riverwith night-time vistas of the historic Bund andfuturistic Pudong.n Day 7: ShanghaiVisit the beautiful Yu Gardens and the OldTown as well as a visit to see the superbantiquities and fine arts of the ShanghaiMuseum. We also walk along the famous Bundwith its colonial architecture.n Day 8: Shanghai – UKFly to the UK, arriving home later the same day.† AlternAtive itinerAry: visit exactly the same sights, just in the reverse ordern Days 1-2: UK – Shanghain Days 3-4: Shanghai – Chinese New Yearn Day 5: Xi’an – Terracotta Warriorsn Day 6: Beijing – Tiananmen Squareand Forbidden Cityn Day 7: Beijing – Great Wall andSummer Palacen Day 8: Beijing – Fly to UKVisit winterinchina.comfor more details.

CELEBraTECHINESE NEWYEar WITH WENDYoN aN EXCLUSIvEDraGoN BoaT CrUISEtourDepartstourreturnsPer person25 Jan 2014 01 Feb 2014 £1,890Inbound(1 night)Beijing(2 nights)28 Jan 2014 04 Feb 2014 £1,890 †Prices are fully inclusive Yangtze from the UK,based on London Heathrow departuresand include:• International flights and current taxes• Domestic transportation• Accommodation• All meals• Touring with guides and entrance fees• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holdersXi’an(1 night) Shanghai(3 nights)Additional information• Land only from £1,490• Tipping payable locally $60• Regional UK departuresavailable please callfor details* Limited availability, see website for details.FLIGHTSAIRCOACHBOATRAIL

Harbin Snow & Ice FestivalIncluding Chinese New Year in Shanghai8 days from £1,990 PER PERSONInbound(1 night)Harbin(3 nights)YangtzeShanghai(3 nights)tourDepartstourreturnsPer person25 Jan 2014 01 Feb 2014 £1,990p Harbin, Ice and Snow Festival28 Jan 2014 04 Feb 2014 £1,990 †Combine two of the world’s most spectacular celebrations:Harbin Snow and Ice Festival and Chinese New Year in Shanghai.HIGHLIGHTSn Celebrate the Chinese NewYear with Wendy herselfn Exclusive Dragon Boat Cruisen Explore awe inspiring icecarved sculpturesn No Single Supplements *n Days 1-2: UK – HarbinFly to Harbin, the home of the famous Ice andSnow Festival.n Days 3-4: Snow & Ice FestivalOn the southern bank of the Songhua River,Harbin has long been a crossroads between Russiaand China, and has become one of the mostfascinating cities in China due to these combinedinfluences. Now the city is famous for the annualSnow and Ice Festival with its enormous snowsculptures and beautiful ice lanterns.Take a tour through the Snow and Ice Festival,see some winter swimming in temperaturesnearing -26 Celsius, and explore the citywith its Russian and Jewish influences.n Days 5-6: Chinese New YearFly to Shanghai. Sightseeing today includesa stroll through the beautiful Yu Gardens andthe Old Town as well as a visit to the superbantiquities and fine arts of the Shanghaimuseum. The next day join Wendy to celebrateNew Year’s Eve with dinner, music and dancing.Board our exclusive Dragon Boat cruise pasta welcoming committee of costumed dancersand drummers, and cruise the Huangpu Riverwith night-time vistas of the historic Bund andfuturistic Pudong.n Day 7: ShanghaiSpend the day exploring the city and enjoyingthe Chinese New Year spirit.n Day 8: Shanghai – UKFly to the UK, arriving home later thesame day.Prices are fully inclusive from the UK,based on London Heathrow departuresand include:• International flights and current taxes• Domestic transportation• Accommodation• All meals• Touring with guides and entrance fees• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holdersAdditional information• Land only from £1,690• Tipping payable locally $60• Regional UK departures availableplease call for details* Limited availability, see website for details.†Reverse itinerary, see website for detailsFLIGHTSAIRCOACHBOATRAIL

MorECHINESE NEW YEarFESTIvaLSHong Kong & MacauChinese New Year Special8 days from £2,190 PER PERSONYangtzeInbound(1 night)Hong Kong(3 nights)Macau(3 nights)BOATtourDepartstourreturnsPer person26 Jan 2014 02 Feb 2014 £2,190Celebrate the most exciting festival of the year inHong Kong and Macau.HIGHLIGHTSn Experience the colourfulChinese New Year Paraden Watch the breathtakingfireworks display whilst cruisingVictoria Harbourn Explore the festive New YearFlower Marketsn Enjoy the views from Victoria Peakn Days 1-2: UK – MacauFly to Hong Kong and transfer to Macau, acosmopolitan mix of eastern and western cultures.n Day 3: Sightseeing tour of MacauTake a sightseeing tour of Macau includingSt Paul’s Church, and then head to the top ofMacau tower for stunning views across the city.In the evening enjoy a Macanese meal followedby a night tour of the traditional Macau NewYear Flower Market. (B,L,D)p Hong Kong, Chinese New Year festivitiesn Day 4: Explore MacauSpend the day exploring Macau at leisure. (B)n Day 5: Macau to Hong KongTake the ferry to Hong Kong and check in toyour hotel. Enjoy a traditional Chinese NewYear’s Eve dinner followed by a tour of thefestive Victoria Harbour New Year FlowerMarket. (B,D)n Day 6: Chinese New Year ParadeTake a half-day Hong Kong Island tour visitingStanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village andVictoria Peak. Take your reserved seats for thestunningly colourful and vibrant InternationalChinese New Year Parade. (B,L,D)n Day 7: Explore Hong KongSpend the day at leisure before watching thespectacular New Year Fireworks display whilstcruising around Victoria Harbour. (B,D)n Day 8: Hong Kong – UKReturn to the UK the same or following day. (B)Prices are fully inclusive from the UK,based on London Heathrow departuresand include:• International flights and current taxes• Domestic transportation• Accommodation• Touring with guides and entrance fees• Meals as statedAdditional information• Land only from £1,690• Single supplement from £620• Tipping payable locally $60• Regional UK departures availableplease call for details• Please note that to allow you thegreatest degree of flexibility not allmeals have been included. Pleasesee the references on each day ofthe itineraryB = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

KIDS STaYFrEE *Christmas and New Year Family Special10 days from £2,190 PER PERSONWalk on the Great Wall on Christmas Day and meet the GiantPandas on New Year’s Eve on this festive family tour.Inbound(1 night)Beijing(2 or 3 nights)FaMILY aCTIvITIESn Walk on the Great Wall onChristmas Dayn Spend New Year’s Eve withthe Giant Pandasn Build and fly traditional Chinesekites in Beijingn Sculpt Terracotta Warriors in Xi’ann Days 1-2: UK – BeijingFly to Beijing, capital of China.n Day 3: Christmas at the Great WallCelebrate Christmas Day with a walk on theGreat Wall started by the First Emperor, QinShihuang, over 2,000 years ago to protectChina from invaders from the north. Tour theextensive Summer Palace, playground ofEmperors, and enjoy an incredible acrobatshow. Our Christmas dinner includes China’smost famous delicacy, Peking Duck.n Day 4: Forbidden City & Templeof HeavenSpend the morning exploring the labyrinthHutongs by rickshaw then make and flytraditional elaborate Chinese kites. Strollthrough the enormous Tiananmen Square,past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, to thetreasure-filled Forbidden City, home of theLast Emperor. Join a Chinese painting class.n Days 5-6: Fly to Xi’an &YangtzeTerracotta WarriorsLearn Chinese Yoo-Yoo in the Temple ofHeaven Park and then fly to Xi’an.The next day visit the TerracottaWarriors, created over 2,000 years ago toaccompany Emperor Qin Shihuang in theafterlife, and sculpt your own warriors. Latercycle along the Ancient City Wall.n Days 7-8: Fly to Chengdu &Grand BuddhaFly to Chengdu and enjoy free time to explore.Travel to Leshan to visit the Grand Buddha, theworld’s largest stone-carved Buddhist statue.Return to Chengdu, visiting the old town ofHuanglongxi en-route.n Day 9: New Year’s Eve PandaConservation CentreOn New Year’s Eve, visit the PandaConservation Centre to see these charismaticanimals being reared in wooded surroundings.You may also choose to join the reserve’s vitalconservation work (see page 13).n Day 10: Fly Chengdu to the UKTransfer to Chengdu Airport for a flight to UK.8 daysHalftermnewyearHalfterm10 daysXmasChengdu(1 or 3 nights)eastertourDeparts26 Oct201328 Dec201315 Feb2014tourDeparts23 Dec201307 Apr2014Xi’an(2 nights)tourreturnstourreturns01 Jan201416 Apr2014PerpersonPerpersonPerchild*02 Nov2013£1,990 £1,49004 Jan2014£1,990 £1,49022 Feb2014£2,090 £1,590Perchild*£2,190 £1,690£2,290 £1,790Prices are fully inclusive from the UK,based on London Heathrow departuresand include:• International flights and current taxes• Domestic transportation• Accommodation• All meals• Touring with guides and entrance fees• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holdersAdditional information• Land only from £1,490 (8 days)£1,590 (10 days)• Tipping payable locally $60• Regional UK departures availableplease call for details* Terms and Conditions apply. Limited availability,see website for details.

China ImpressionsThe best of China in one week8 days from £1,490 PER PERSONp The Forbidden City, Beijingour classic group tour enjoying the most iconic sights of China- walk along the Great Wall, visit the Forbidden City in Beijing,the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and bustling Shanghai.HIGHLIGHTSn Walk on the Great Walln Come face-to-face with theTerracotta Warriorsn No Single Supplement *n Fully Inclusiven Days 1-2: UK – BeijingFly to Beijing, the capital of China.n Day 3: Tiananmen Square &Forbidden CitySightseeing today includes a stroll throughTiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’sMausoleum to the treasure-filled ForbiddenCity, which is the largest and best preservedcollection of ancient buildings in China. Wealso visit the unique Temple of Heaven. Inthe evening, enjoy a fascinating ChineseAcrobatic show.n Day 4: Great Wall & Summer PalaceWalk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000years of historical significance and admire thepanoramic views. The Great Wall is China’smost iconic attraction, stretching over 3,000miles from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the eastcoast to the Gobi Desert. We also tour theexquisite Summer Palace. Our evening mealincludes the local delicacy, Peking Duck.n Day 5: Discover Xi’anFly to the former ancient capital of Xi’anand walk along the Ancient City Wall. In theevening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumplingmeal followed by a performance of TangDynasty dancing.n Day 6: Terracotta WarriorsVisit one of the most important archaeologicaldiscoveries of the 20th Century, the TerracottaWarriors and Horses. Later, fly to Shanghai andenjoy a dinner of traditional local cuisine.n Day 7: Explore ShanghaiStroll through the beautiful Yu Gardens andthe Old Town, then see the superb antiquitiesand fine arts of the Shanghai Museum. We alsowalk along the famous Bund with its colonialarchitecture. In the evening, enjoy a cruiseon the panoramic Huangpu River, where thehistoric Bund and the futuristic Pudong comeface-to-face.n Day 8: Depart ShanghaiFly to the UK, arriving home later the same day.

8 DAYS FROM£1,490 *PER PERSONp Temple of Heaven, BeijingInbound(1 night)Beijing(3 nights)YangtzeXi’an(1 night) Shanghai(2 nights)tourDepartstourreturnsPer person26 Oct 2013 ✚ 02 Nov 2013 £1,59023 Nov 2013 30 Nov 2013 £1,49007 Dec 2013 14 Dec 2013 £1,49021 Dec 2013 † 28 Dec 2013 £1,890FLIGHCOABOR28 Dec 2013 ▲ 04 Jan 2014 £1,89011 Jan 2014 18 Jan 2014 £1,59015 Feb 2014 ✚ 22 Feb 2014 £1,590✚Half Term. † Christmas. ▲ New Year.p Yu Gardens, ShanghaiPrices are fully inclusive from the UK,based on London Heathrow departuresand include:• International flights and current taxes• Domestic transportation• Accommodation• All meals• Touring with guides and entrance fees• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holdersAdditional information• Land only from £1,090• Tipping payable locally $60• Regional UK departures availableplease call for details* Limited availability, see website for details.

In Pursuit of PandasChristmas & New Year Special10 days for £2,190 PER PERSONDiscover natural and historical China over the festiveseason, including the Great Wall on Christmas Day andthe Giant Pandas on New Year’s Eve.HIGHLIGHTSn Walk on the Great Wall on Christmas Dayn Spend New Year’s Eve withthe Giant Pandasn Meet the famous Terracotta Warriorsn No Single Supplement*n Fully Inclusiven Days 1-2: UK – BeijingFly to Beijing, capital of China.n Day 3: Christmas Day on the Great WallEnjoy Christmas Day with a walk on the GreatWall to appreciate 2,000 years of historicalsignificance whilst admiring the views. Inthe afternoon we visit the exquisite SummerPalace. This evening, indulge in a Christmasmeal made up of some of China’s mostfamous dishes, including the local delicacy,Peking Duck.n Day 4: Forbidden City & Templeof HeavenSightseeing today includes a stroll throughTiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’sMausoleum to the treasure-filled ForbiddenCity, which has the largest and best preservedcollection of ancient buildings in China. We alsovisit the unique Temple of Heaven. In the evening,see a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show.n Days 5-6: Fly to Xi’an& Terracotta WarriorsFly to Xi’an, the former ancient capital andwalk along the Ancient City Walls. In theevening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumplingmeal followed by a performance of TangDynasty dancing. The following day we visitone of the most important archaeologicaldiscoveries of the 20th century – the TerracottaWarriors. The figures were created over2,000 years ago to accompany Emperor QinShihuang into the afterlife.n Days 7-8: Fly to Chengdu &Grand BuddhaFly to Chengdu and enjoy a day at leisureexploring the city and the ancient Jinli Street.The next day travel to Leshan to visit theGrand Buddha, the world’s largest stonecarvedBuddhist statue. Return to Chengdu,visiting the old town of Huanglongxi en-route.n Day 9: New Year’s Eve PandaConservation CentreOn New Year’s Eve, visit the famous PandaConservation Centre to see these charismaticanimals being reared in wooded surroundingsreminiscent of their natural habitat. You may alsochoose to spend some time contributing to thecentre’s vital conservation work (see right). Later,visit the ancient World Heritage DujiangyanIrrigation project. Sample a delicious Sichuanmeal in the evening.n Day 10: Fly Chengdu to the UKTransfer to Chengdu Airport for a flight to the UK.

CELEBraTECHrISTMaS aNDNEW YEarIN CHINaInbound(1 night)Beijing(3 nights)YangtzeXi’an(2 nights)Chengdu(3 nights)WHy nOt ADD?p The Great Wall of ChinaPanda ConservationWork for £100ppA unique chance to spend ashort time supporting the PandaConservation Centre’s work inprotecting these endangeredcreatures. Involvementmay include:• Helping to feed thepandas fresh bamboo andnatural foods• Assisting with the cleaningof the enclosure to givethe pandas a clean andcomfortable home• £20 is donated to the WWFto support their essentialconservation worktourDepartstourreturnsPer person23 Dec 2013 01 Jan 2014 £2,190Prices are fully inclusive from the UK,based on London Heathrow departuresand include:• International flights and current taxes• Domestic transportation• Accommodation• All meals• Touring with guides and entrance fees• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holdersAdditional information• Land only from £1590• Tipping payable locally $55• Regional UK departures availableplease call for details* Limited availability, see website for details.ClassicToursFLIGHTSAIRCOACHBOATOrder our China brochureRAILonline for more details ongreat classic tours running inChina this winter.China Highlights27 days from £2,490ppExplore historic cities and fabulouslandscapes on our best value China tour.Glories of China14 days from £1,890ppCombine the ancient capitals ofBeijing and Xi’an with a cruise downthe beautiful Li River.China Experience10 days from £1,690ppThe classic itinerary visiting theTerracotta Warriors, the Great Wall andvibrant Shanghai.In Pursuit of Pandas9 days from £1,590ppSee the Great Wall, the TerracottaWarriors and the Giant Pandas onthis fantastic tour.Note: This must be pre-booked

Hong Kong + ChinaTwin centre holidays6 days from £1,090 PER PERSONCombine the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Hong Kongwith another amazing destination in China, on one of thesegreat value twin-centre China holidays departing on a dateof your choice.Hong Kong + BeijinggtzeChengduGuilinHainanIslandBeijingMacauHongKongShanghai6 days from £1,090ppCombine the iconicsights of Beijing withexciting Hong Kong.n Days 1-2: Fly to Hong KongFly to cosmopolitan Hong Kong.n Day 3: Experience Hong KongTake a half-day island tour visitingVictoria Peak, Stanley Market, andAberdeen Fishing Village. (B)n Day 4: Hong Kong to BeijingFLIGHTSAIRCOACHBOATRAILVISAFREETransfer to Hong Kong airport for your flightto Beijing. (B)n Day 5: Great Wall & Forbidden CityWalk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000years of historical significance and admirethe views. In the afternoon stroll throughTiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’sMausoleum, to the treasure-filledForbidden City. (B,L)n Day 6: Fly to the UKEnjoy free time to shop or explore beforetransferring to Beijing airport for your flightto the UK, arriving home later the same orfollowing day. (B)

TWIN CENTREHOLIDAYS FROM£1,090PER PERSONHong Kong + Shanghai6 days from £1,090ppVisit the mostvibrant, exciting andcosmopolitan citiesof China.n Days 1-2: Fly to Hong KongFly to cosmopolitan Hong Kong.n Day 3: Discover Hong KongVISAFREETake a half-day island tour visiting VictoriaPeak, Stanley Market, and AberdeenFishing Village. (B)n Day 4: Hong Kong to ShanghaiTransfer to Hong Kong airport for your flightto Shanghai. (B)n Day 5: Explore ShanghaiSightseeing today includes a strollthrough the beautiful Yu Gardens and theOld Town as well as a visit to see the superbantiquities and fine arts of the ShanghaiMuseum. Also walk along the famous Bundwith its colonial architecture. (B)n Day 6: Fly to the UKEnjoy free time to shop or explore beforetransferring to Shanghai airport for yourflight to the UK, arriving home later thesame or following day. (B)Hong Kong + Macau6 days from £1,190ppCombine vibrantHong Kong with theformer Portuguesecolony of Macau.n Days 1-2: Fly to Hong KongVISAFREEFly to Hong Kong, the city where western andeastern cultures meet.n Day 3: Explore Hong KongTake a half-day island tour visiting VictoriaPeak, Stanley Market, and AberdeenFishing Village. (B)n Day 4: Hong Kong & MacauTravel by hydrofoil to Macau. Visit theUNESCO World Heritage City, including theruins of St. Paul’s Church, Ama Temple, MacauMuseum (closed Mondays) and a local casino(minimum age 18). (B,L)n Day 5: Discover MacauFree day to explore Macau’s incrediblesights and distinctive cuisine. (B)n Day 6: Fly to the UKEnjoy free time to shop or explore beforetransferring to Hong Kong airportfor your flight to the UK, arriving homelater the same or following day. (B)More choiceHong Kong + Pandas6 days from £1,790Visit vibrant Hong Kong, the famousGiant Panda Conservation Centrein Chengdu and the world’s largeststone-carved statue, the GrandBuddha at Leshan. Visas included.Hong Kong + Guilin5 days from £1,590Combine the stunning natural beautyof Guilin, the Li River and Yangshuo,with exciting and modern Hong Kong.Visas included.Hong Kong + Beach5 days from £1,690Combine the excitement of HongKong with relaxing white sandbeaches on Hainan Island.Visas included.All PACKAGeS HAve tHe FOllOWinG inClUSiOnS:• International flights and current taxes• Internal flights• Three Star accommodation• Meals as stated• Touring as stated• Airport transfersFlights & hotel upgradesavailable on request

More Tours in AsiaIndochinaAngkor to the BayChristmas and New Year Special18 days from £3,490Travel from Angkor Wat in Cambodia, through thelength of Vietnam, spending Christmas Day on theMekong Delta and New Year’s Eve cruising betweenthe magnificent limestone cliffs of Halong Bay.• Vietnam Panorama 18 days from £2,290• Around Cambodia 16 days from £2,290• Hidden Treasures of Burma 17 days from £2,590• Indochina Delights 18 days from £3,390IndiaGolden TriangleChristmas Special9 days from £1,990Discover colourful northern India including the vibrantand bustling Delhi, the pink city of Jaipur, stunningAmber Fort and Christmas morning at the most iconicsight in India, the breathtaking Taj Mahal.• Highlights of India 18 days from £3,590• Rajasthan Panorama 22 days from £3,290• Kerala & the Southern Highlights18 days from £2,690