China is an extraordinary destination: a vast

country of stunning natural beauty and

staggering dynamism, layered with millennia

of history and culture. Appreciate its scale, energy

and subtleties for yourself on this unique 15-day tour.

Travelling with our partner Wendy Wu Tours – the

UK’s leading Asia travel specialist – you will mingle

with locals in Beijing; meet the pandas of Chengdu;

marvel at spectacular Buddhist temples; see the

Terracotta Warriors; gaze out from sleek Shanghai

skyscrapers; and walk along the Great Wall. From

the Forbidden City to the mighty Yangtze, you will

experience China at its beguiling best.

*Book by March 30, 2018. One-way on international fl ights only. Upgrade both ways from £499. Valid for fl ights to/from Xian. Very limited space, subject to availability. **From price based on a twin/double share, single supplement applies. ***Offers on a strictly fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Holidays are operated by Wendy Wu Tours, Cottons Centre, 47-49 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QG and subject to the booking conditions of Wendy Wu TOURS, ATOL AND ABTA protected; a company wholly independent of News UK. Wendy Wu Tours: ATOL 6639. ABTA W7994.

REASONS TO BOOK

FREE BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADE

Enjoy a free one-way business class upgrade worth £1,200*. Upgrade both ways from £499.

CEREMONIAL XIAN

Attend an exclusive state dinner and re-enactment of the ancient entrance ceremony into Xian’s city wall.

WALL AND WARRIORS

Visit Mutianyu, a beautiful section of the Great Wall; and take in Xian’s Terracotta Warriors, an extraordinary archaeological fi nd.

PANDAS IN CHENGDU

Meet China’s iconic giant pandas at Dujiangyan Panda Base.

YANGTZE CRUISE

Sail through magnifi cent scenery along the Yangtze, a crucial cultural and economic artery.

FREE EXCURSION***

Choose from: the chance to meet the discoverer of the Terracotta Army; a lesson in how the Terracotta Army was made; a cycle ride along Xian’s ancient wall; a Maglev train ride in Shanghai; or a unique e-commerce shopping trip.

PRICE INCLUDES● International return fl ights, including free one-way

business class upgrade*● Visa fees for UK and EU passport holders

● Four-star accommodation throughout● State dinner and ancient ceremony re-enactment in Xian

● A four-day Yangtze cruise● 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 7 dinners

● All sightseeing as per itinerary (see online)● All transportation, touring with guides and entrance fees

● Bullet train from Xian to Chengdu

TO BOOK CALL 0808 274 2032

QUOTE CODE SUN1803

15 NIGHTS FROM£3,579* per person

thetimes.co.uk/chinatour

J O I N T H E U L T I M A T E T O U R O F C H I N A

From the Great Wall to Shanghai, China is vastly more rewarding than any Thai resort fortnight. JAMIE FULLERTON – travel writer, The Sunday Times

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Trip duration: September 7 to 21, 2018

FREEBUSINESS

CLASS UPGRADE,

SAVING £1,200*

Experience the wonders of this extraordinary country on our exclusive 15-night tour – and book by the end of March to receive a free business-class upgrade