Happy Chinese New Year – Kung Hei Fat Choy!
January 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
In Chinese Astrology, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon which is particularly auspicious as it is predicted to bring prosperity and good fortune. Chinese New Year starts on 23rd January, but unlike our own flash in the pan celebrations, the festivities will carry on for fifteen days where they culminate with the colourful lantern spectacle where lantern processions crowd the streets of villages, towns and cities.
Chinese New Year is the key celebration in the Chinese calendar. Linked to the phases of the moon, the New Year is also the start of the Lunar New Year. On the eve of the New Year families gather to prepare and feast on jiaozi – traditional minced meat and vegetable dumplings which are eaten on the stroke of midnight with chilli and soy sauce and are believed to bring good fortune to those who indulge.
For those looking to test the predictions of the Dragon’s prosperity, Wendy Wu Tours can already fulfil this and increase your bank balance by saving £100 off any tour made throughout January. To catch some of the New Year celebrations or to visit China in the year of the Dragon, Wendy Wu Tours offers extensive trips to the country including the following:
A China Experience
This classic and concise tour of China’s must-see sights is perfect for those who want to experience China in a limited time and for the first time visitor. This ten day fully inclusive group tour takes in China’s three most famous cities Shanghai, Xian and Beijing as well as a trip to the historic canal town of Wuzhen. The itinerary shows the contrast between Wuzhen’s old-world charm and cosmopolitan Shanghai and Beijing. The tour also includes a cruise on the panoramic Huangpu River and a visit of the unique Temple of Heaven.
If booked in January, A China Experience fully inclusive group tour is available from £1,490* per person when departing on 28th January or 24th November 2012 and from £1,590pp* per person when departing on 18th February or 17th November 2012. Departures are guaranteed.
Discover Yunnan Private Tour
For those who have already visited China and are looking to revisit and experience the culture in more depth, the new Discover Yunnan private tour is ideal.
Discover the picturesque Stone Forest in Kunming with its vast limestone columns, explore the ancient quarter of Dali, visiting the Three Pagodas and cruising on Erhai Lake. Spend a day at the ‘Living museum’ town of Lijiang and take time to stroll through the meadows of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Additional highlights of this visit include the Baisha Frescoes, the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the Baishui Terrace, Napa Hai Lake and Songshanlin Monastery.
The 12 day tour is priced from £2,990pp in 2012. Save £100pp if booked by the end of January.
For more information or to book visit www.wendywutours.co.uk or call 0844 875 2433.
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