BeijingXi'anChongqingShanghai
13-Day China & Yangtze Cruise Explorer: Beijing, Xi'an, Chongqing & Shanghai
13 days / 12 nightsBeijing · Xi'an · Chongqing · Shanghai2 reviews
Overview
China's great cities, its great river, and the life lived between them. This 13-day journey combines Beijing's imperial legacy and Xi'an's Silk Road depth with a 4-night Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges — the most dramatic river scenery in China. The journey ends in Shanghai, the city that synthesises everything China is becoming. A journey for travellers who want to understand China in its full complexity.
Tour Highlights
- Cruise through the Three Gorges on a premium Yangtze River vessel
- Shore excursion to the ghost town of Fengdu — abandoned as the dam rose
- Morning at the Great Wall's wildest section above Jiankou ridge
- Terracotta Warriors at dawn, before the day-tour coaches arrive
- Watch the enormous Three Gorges Dam from a designated viewing terrace
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Airport transfer. Evening orientation walk in the hutong district around Nanluoguxiang.
What's Included
Included
- Private airport & station transfers throughout
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels (twin or double room)
- Daily breakfast; selected lunches and dinners as noted
- Licensed English-speaking local guide
- All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
- High-speed train tickets between cities
- 24/7 support from your China Seasons trip advisor
- 4-night Yangtze River cruise (standard river-view cabin, full board)
- Shore excursions during cruise as described in itinerary
Not Included
- International flights to/from China
- China visa fee
- Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
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