China’s Highlights & Yangtze River Cruise – 11 Days
Overview:
Take a deluxe Yangtze River cruise along with an incredible 11-day tour of China’s most important historical and cultural sites. You will travel through famous cities like Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai on this journey, where you will see historical treasures like the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army and take in the Yangtze River’s stunning scenery. This all-inclusive vacation provides the ideal fusion of China’s dynamic culture, rich history, and breathtaking scenery.
Itinerary Summary
| Day | Place | Highlights |
| 1 | Arrival in Beijing | Arrival and leisure time |
| 2 | Beijing | Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square |
| 3 | Beijing | Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace |
| 4 | Beijing to Xi’an | Travel to Xi’an, visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda |
| 5 | Xi’an | Terracotta Army, Ancient City Wall |
| 6 | Xi’an to Chongqing | Travel to Chongqing, board Yangtze River Cruise |
| 7 | Yangtze River Cruise | Cruise through Three Gorges, Shibaozhai Pagoda |
| 8 | Yangtze River Cruise | Continue cruise, visit Shennong Stream |
| 9 | Yangtze River to Shanghai | Disembark in Yichang, travel to Shanghai |
| 10 | Shanghai | Yu Garden, The Bund, Shanghai Museum |
| 11 | Departure from Shanghai | Departure |
Itinerary
- Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel.
- Leisure day for rest or optional evening activities.
- Morning: Visit the Great Wall of China at Badaling or Mutianyu.
- Afternoon: Explore the Forbidden City.
- Evening: Enjoy a Peking Duck dinner at a traditional restaurant.
- Morning: Visit the Temple of Heaven.
- Afternoon: Visit the Summer Palace and its beautiful gardens.
- Evening: Optional performance at the Peking Opera.
- Morning: Visit Tiananmen Square and the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall.
- Afternoon: Take a bullet train or flight to Xi'an.
- Evening: Explore Xi’an's Ancient City Wall.
- Morning: Visit the Terracotta Warriors.
- Afternoon: Explore the Muslim Quarter and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
- Evening: Enjoy Xi'an’s local delicacies.
- Morning: Visit Xi’an's Bell and Drum Towers.
- Afternoon: Take a flight to Chongqing.
- Evening: Board the Yangtze River Cruise.
- Morning & Afternoon: Cruise through the Three Gorges, stopping at Shibaozhai Pagoda.
- Evening: Enjoy the entertainment onboard the cruise.
- Morning: Continue the cruise and visit Shennong Stream.
- Afternoon: Enjoy scenic views and optional excursions.
- Evening: Relax on the cruise.
- Morning: Disembark in Yichang and travel to Shanghai.
- Afternoon: Visit the Yu Garden.
- Evening: Enjoy the views along The Bund.
- Morning: Visit the Shanghai Museum and Jade Buddha Temple.
- Afternoon: Explore the Nanjing Road shopping area.
- Evening: Visit Lujiazui Financial District for a stunning view of Shanghai’s skyline.
- Free morning for leisure or shopping.
- Transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for your departure.
Inclusions
- 10 nights of accommodation (4-star hotels and cruise).
- Domestic flights and train tickets.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Yangtze River Cruise package.
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Personal expenses and tips.
- Travel insurance.
