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China Highlights with Yangtze Cruise

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China Highlights with Yangtze Cruise in China

This 11-day journey combines Beijing, Xi'an, the Yangtze River and Shanghai in one clear route through China. It includes time at the Mutianyu Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, the Three Gorges and the Three Gorges Dam, along with city sightseeing in Beijing and Shanghai. The itinerary balances guided sightseeing with rail travel and a three-night Yangtze cruise. You travel from imperial landmarks to river scenery and then on to Shanghai’s classical garden and waterfront. It is a practical way to see several of China’s best-known places in a single trip. Highlights Walk on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an Cruise through the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River Visit the Three Gorges Dam area near Yichang Explore Yu Garden and the Bund in Shanghai

Key details

11 days

10 nights

Route

China

Tour type

Small groups

Available departures

Dates available

Duration

11 days

Travel style

Small groups

Destinations

Beijing, Xi'an, Chongqing, Three Gorges, Yichang, Shanghai

Highlights

  • Small group travel
  • Imperial cities and river scenery
  • Guided sightseeing in key destinations
  • Yangtze River cruise included

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Beijing

    Arrival in Beijing

    Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is free. No guided service is provided today.
    No meals
  2. 2

    Beijing

    Beijing City Sightseeing

    Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with your guide. These central landmarks give a clear introduction to Beijing’s imperial history.
    Breakfast
  3. 3

    Beijing

    Mutianyu Great Wall

    Travel out of the city for a guided visit to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Walk along this restored stretch and take in the mountain setting.
    Breakfast

The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.

What's included

  • 7 nights in selected 4-star hotels and 3 nights on the cruise in a twin-sharing cabin, with daily breakfast
  • English-speaking tour guides as listed in the itinerary
  • China travel insurance
  • 2 lunches and 2 dinners on the cruise
  • Entrance tickets for the first gate
  • Second-class high-speed rail tickets between Beijing and Xi'an, Xi'an and Chongqing, and Yichang and Shanghai
  • 2 bottles of water per person per day on the bus
  • Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle during the trip
  • Chinese-speaking driver throughout the tour

What's not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Optional activities such as boat rides, biking, camel or horse rides, shuttle buses and cable cars
  • Lunches and dinners not stated in the inclusions

Dates & availability

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Upcoming departures

2 dates · 2 options
Fri, Sep 11, 2026to Sep 21, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itinerarySingle room · As per itineraryOn request
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Fri, Sep 18, 2026to Sep 28, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itinerarySingle room · As per itineraryOn request
$2,063.00per person
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Important information

Flexibility

Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.

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11-Day China Tour with Beijing, Xi'an and Yangtze Cruise