Wendy Wu Tours has a number of new escorted rail holidays in Asia.
The rail journeys are all new for 2013 and offer passengers flexibility, exclusivity and independence, with the benefit of specialist knowledge provided by expert Local Guides.
Trips include:
Vietnam By Rail
This 13-day journey travels the entire length of the country, partly by rail and partly by road, starting in Hanoi in the North and following the east coast down to Saigon. Along the way, passengers will explore the Unesco site of Halong Bay on board a Junk Boat, visit one of the foremost Hindu temple sites in South East Asia, My Son, and cruise along the Mekong River. The tour takes in sandy beaches, the vibrant cities and traditional Vietnamese countryside from the train carriage windows. Prices are from £2,690 per person for departures between July 1-15 and August 11-31.
China Express
This seven-day private tour travels from modern to ancient China on board the famous Bullet Train. After exploring the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, the Bullet Train transports passengers to Beijing, travelling at up to 200 miles per hour and completing the 800 mile journey in less than five hours. The last few days of the tour are spent in historic Beijing, where the Forbidden City and Great Wall of China await. Prices from £1,890 per person for departures between November 1 and December 9.
China By Rail
This 11-day trip provides a comprehensive look at the iconic highlights of ancient China by train, from the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors to bustling Shanghai and cosmopolitan Hong Kong. Starting in China’s capital city, Beijing, the itinerary incorporates three overnight trains on the journey to Hong Kong, via Xian and Shanghai. The adventure includes city sightseeing tours at each stop, a walk on the Great Wall, Tang Dynasty dancing and a dumpling meal in Xian and tour of the canal town of Wuzhen. Prices from £2,390 per person for departures between November 1 and December 9.
Click here to book with www.wendywutours.co.uk
