Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32wendywutours.com.au  The Yangtze is the third largest river in the world and flows for 6,300km from the high Tibetan plateau, spilling out into the East China Sea near Shanghai. It has been the lifeline of China for millennia where some of the earliest Chinese cultures once existed. This vital waterway traverses the heart of China, but it’s the upper reaches that are popular with travellers. Pass through five massive locks that form the Three Gorges Dam. Enjoy some of the world’s most dramatic scenery including Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. Take side trips each day and explore the attractive Goddess Stream or Shibaozhai. A Yangtze River Cruise slows down the pace of your China adventure, allowing you to relax and watch the world pass by for a few days. Enjoy a Yangtze River Cruise on many Wendy Wu group tours, alternatively we can tailor-make the perfect itinerary to suit your needs. YANGTZE RIVER THE SILK ROAD  Any mention of the Silk Road conjures up images of times gone by where ancient traders trudged for weeks across the desert with caravans of camels in tow. Today however, travelling along the Silk Road is much easier, and at Wendy Wu Tours, we prefer to travel overland, allowing you to really experience the lesser- known stops along the Silk Road. Start your adventure in the ancient imperial capital Xian, where a visit to the infamous Terracotta Warriors is a must. Explore Liujiaxia, home to the extraordinary Thousand Buddha Caves and Bingling Temple. Conquer the Jishi Mountain Pass. Walk on the relatively unexplored western extremes of the Great Wall of China in Jiayuguan, offering magnificent views of the bare and beautiful Gobi Desert. Admire Crescent Moon Lake; nestled in the middle of the desert, this phenomenal lake can be mistaken for a mirage. Surrounded by singing sand dunes, the lake, surprisingly, has not moved with the dunes, and has stood as an oasis for over 2,000 years. Finish your Silk Road journey in Kashgar, and be overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and smells of Kashgar’s Sunday bazaar, an integral trading post for millennia, along the Silk Road.  Jiuzhaigou National Park (Nine Villages Valley) is one of China’s most beautiful, well kept secrets, and Wendy’s favourite place to visit. It is a natural wonderland that offers jaw-dropping mountain scenery reflected into crystal clear pools of water that dot the valley floor. The park covers 700 square kilometres of magnificent snow-capped mountains and deep verdant valleys that are dotted with traditional Tibetan Villages. When planning your visit JIUZHAIGOU NATIONAL PARK our recommendation is to consider the seasons and which you prefer. Summer brings to the park clear blue skies and verdant forests that are mirrored in the turquoise lakes. In winter, a dusting of snow and frozen waterfalls turns the park into a winter wonderland. In spring, the park comes to life with blooming flowers and in autumn, the orange, yellow and red hues are a sight to behold. NATURAL CHINA…