--- title: A Word with Wendy Wu... description: She is a real person! March 8 is International Women’s Day – a global day to celebrate the achievements of women. We caught up our bold founder, Wendy Wu. image: https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wendy-header-1.jpg --- ![](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wendy-header-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wendy-header-1.jpg?width=1920&height=620&name=wendy-header-1.jpg)](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wendy-header-1.jpg) **...She is a real person!** ## One of the most common questions we hear at Wendy Wu Tours is – is Wendy Wu a real person? She absolutely is! Born in [Tibet](https://www.wendywutours.com.au/china/tibet/lhasa/), Wendy has overseen Wendy Wu Tours’ exponential growth from one small tour to China 22 years ago, to a global entity that takes thousands of travellers to Asia each year. ![Potala Palace, Tibet, wendy wu](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Potala-palace-1.jpg?width=5760&height=3840&name=Potala-palace-1.jpg) Potala Palace, Tibet Today, March 8, is **International Women’s Day** – a global day to celebrate the achievements of women. The theme for International Women's Day 2017 is **Be Bold for Change. **So, we caught up our bold founder and mentor, Wendy Wu. ## ***How did growing up in Tibet and China influence you*****?** It gave me a love of mountains and challenges.  I love climbing mountains and overcoming challenges. The bigger the challenge, the more I am motivated to conquer it! I also spent a lot of time travelling with my parents through [China ](https://www.wendywutours.com.au/china/)as a child. It instilled in me a love of China and the different experiences people can have in such a vast country. ## ***What did you learn from the first tours you sent to China over 22 years ago?*** So many things that have made Wendy Wu Tours the market leader for Asia travel. China is a very big country and there are so many different places, cultures, heritage sites, food, etc to see, do and try. Early on, I discovered that to plan an excellent itinerary, the highlights of interesting cities and the countryside should be included. Travellers love opportunities for cultural exchanges. These generally make travel to a country like China so special. ![Wendy on the 1st Chinese New Year tour, Wendy wu](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wendy-cny-tour-1.jpg?width=3669&height=2392&name=wendy-cny-tour-1.jpg) Wendy on the 1st Chinese New Year tour ## ***What do you think is the biggest issue facing women today?*** Unfortunately, some women must choose between a career and family. They are made to feel inferior if they choose to devote themselves to raising a family and taking up supportive roles. I would love all women to be able to make their mark in the world in their own right – however they choose that to be! I am very lucky that my husband is supportive of my career. He encourages my love of travelling the world and helping others to do so. ## ***Who has been the biggest influence on your success?*** I have many mentors both inside and outside of Wendy Wu Tours. There are way too many to mention and I would hate to forget anyone! ![Wendy with Christine & Amanda - the 1st Wendy Wu Tours team!](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_7507-e1488866691895-1.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=IMG_7507-e1488866691895-1.jpg) Wendy with Christine & Amanda - the 1st Wendy Wu Tours team! ## ***What keeps you motivated and driven on an everyday basis?*** I have a strong desire to build and belong to something far greater than myself and to do something extraordinary! ## ***Who are your female icons?*** Margaret Thatcher and Marie Curie. Margaret Thatcher broke the mould for women in politics in Britain. I spend a lot of my time in London and I still see evidence of this today. There are many women in high-achieving political and business roles. Marie Curie has long been an icon of mine for many years. I studied chemistry when I was younger and the discoveries she made were ground-breaking. ## ***What advice would you give to women considering starting their own business?*** Just do it! Set your goals towards an exciting career, no matter if you are starting your own business or joining a wonderful company. As long as you aim high and are dedicated to what you do, you will find fulfillment. ![Wendy Wu at a function in Sydney](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_9956-768x1024-1.jpg?width=640&height=853&name=IMG_9956-768x1024-1.jpg) Wendy Wu at a function in Sydney ## **Would you like to explore some of Wendy’s most favourite places in China and Tibet? Check out our amazing range of [tours](https://www.wendywutours.com.au/china/tours/)!** **Best Blogs** [Staff Hotlist for 2017](https://www.wendywutours.com.au/blog/staff-hotlist-for-2017/) [Exploring China's Yangtze River](https://www.wendywutours.com.au/blog/exploring-chinas-yangtze-river/) [What Makes a Good Travel Buddy?](https://www.wendywutours.com.au/blog/what-makes-a-good-travel-buddy/) ## Related Articles [![](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1358-1-1.jpg) ](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/blog/magic-india) [Wendy Wu Tours](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/tag/wendy-wu-tours) [India](https://blog.wendywutours.com.au/tag/india) ### [It was magic. 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