Himalayan Kingdoms
A most interesting tour which delivered what the brochure promised. The Wendy Wu pre-tour information, however, was out of date with reference to some tour experiences, eg. no food available on the 9 hour train journey north from Kolkata - we were provided with lunch boxes and food could be purchased from vendors who walked through the carriages. Our national guides were very informative, though the India guide was lax in his management style - however, he did put in extra visits which we all appreciated and enjoyed.
May 06, 2024
Majestic Yangtze
China is a hidden gem, the sights are amazing. George Pu the Wendy wu tour guide made this holiday a fantastic experience with his attention to detail and the way he made sure we didn't miss anything
May 06, 2024
Wonders of China
An action packed tour of China, so well organised with excellent accommodation, meals and transport. It included all the famous tourist sites as well as so much more. Can’t recommend it enough particularly our National Guide, Zhang Ru, (Britney).
May 05, 2024
Japan Uncovered
Fantastic holiday. Great local guide and exciting schedule.
May 05, 2024
Ancient China
This was the holiday of a lifetime and proved to be excellent value. Everything was perfectly planned and managed by Wendy Wu Tours, from booking onwards. The schedule was jam-packed and we were able to see so many different aspects of China and its long history, accompanied by local guides in each main region who put our experiences in context for us, and our national guide who was with us from start to finish and became a valued friend. I was truly sad to leave this wonderful country.
Photos:
Nothing can prepare you for the immensity of the Terracotta Warriors display near Xi'an.
Our evening river cruise in Shanghai was unforgettable.
A peaceful afternoon by the lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing.
May 05, 2024
Majestic Yangtze
a lot of travelling with early mornings and slow moving traffic
May 05, 2024
Majestic Yangtze
Very good itinerary and excellent guide.
May 04, 2024
Himalayan Kingdoms
People need to read the small print with this holiday - there are far too many Buddhist temples/dzongs/chorten/stupa and both Indian and Bhutanese guides added extra ones in. Some were in spectacular places so that added an extra dimension, especially for those who are looking for a dramatic camera shot. Also, Wendy Wu’s information is extremely inaccurate; distances between places take far longer to travel, so the length of time in the mini-bus is far greater than stated (frequently double - these are not roads one can speed on). No tea-making equipment is necessary - I wasted luggage space on a travel kettle. Be aware that good views of distant mountains are unlikely at this time of year (April) being near the rainy season and pollution is also affecting clarity. Having said all this, the guides were great, especially the Bhutanese one, the drivers very skilful (positively heroic in the case of the Indian one), the Bhuddist temples etc very interesting (just too many), the food very good, although apart from eggs, a bit short of meat alternatives in Bhutan (no pulses or paneer) . The Tiger’s Nest trek was arduous but spectacular and definitely worth it! Other walks were brilliant, especially the walk through the rhododendron forest - the group would have loved to have had more walks. This was my first Wendy Wu holiday and I loved it, but some of the details above detracted from the overall experience.
May 04, 2024
Japan Uncovered
May 04, 2024
Japan by Rail
This is an epic way to get to see Japan, but more accurately it was a tour by road and rail. Please be aware that it should be rated as a level 2 tour in terms of physical exertion. You should be able to walk 2 miles on rough ground and climb some steep, narrow stairs to fully enjoy every aspect of this trip.
May 03, 2024