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14-Day Glory of China, Yangtze River Cruise & Bullet Train

14 days
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From Beijing to Chongqing
4.1 (75 reviews)
  • Modern city with skyscrapers along a river under warm light.
  • Shibaozhai Pagoda on a wooded hill.
  • Iconic Chinese palace with red walls and golden rooftops.
  • Group of people in traditional attire on a boat.
  • Grand hall with traditional Chinese architecture.
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  • Massive dam with water flowing over its edge.
  • Gorge with boats sailing through a winding river.
  • Aerial view of a brightly lit cityscape at night.
  • Chinese dumplings with dipping sauce.
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Intertrips
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 30
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City tour with lunch
    • Peking Duck Dinner Banquet with wine
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Great Wall at JuYongGuan Pass
    • Jade Museum visit with educational experience
    • Traditional Chinese Medicine Center visit

    Optional Activities

    • Golden Mask Dynasty Show with Chinese dances, acrobatics, and performances
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China
    JuYongGuan Pass
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Suzhou

    Beijing to Suzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shang Tang Street in Suzhou

    Optional Activities

    • Temple of Heaven and Rickshaw Tour with lunch
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Shang Tang Street
  6. Day 5

    Suzhou to Wuxi

    Suzhou to Wuxi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lingering Garden
    • Learn about Chinese landscape design and visual perspectives at Lingering Garden
    • Visit Silk Spinning Factory

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride on Grand Canal with walk around local neighbourhood
    Landmarks
    Lingering Garden
    Lake Tai
    Nanchang Street
  7. Day 6

    Wuxi to Hangzhou

    Wuxi to Hangzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit largest freshwater pearl display in China

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride on West Lake
    Landmarks
    West Lake
  8. Day 7

    Hangzhou to Shanghai

    Hangzhou to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Green Tea Village
    • Visit the Bund in Shanghai

    Optional Activities

    • Shanghai Lujiazui FTDZ & Huang Pu River Cruise with views of Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Center
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Oriental Pearl Tower
    Jin Mao Tower
    Shanghai Tower
    Shanghai World Financial Center
  9. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shanghai Day Tour with Maglev Train experience reaching approximately 390 km per hour, including local bazaars and Xintiandi shopping district
    • ERA - Shanghai ERA Acrobats show with acrobatics, dances, dramas, music, and martial arts
    Landmarks
    Xintiandi
  10. Day 9

    Shanghai to Yichang

    Shanghai to Yichang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  11. Day 10

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Pass through Xiling Gorge
    • Tai Chi exercise on ship deck
    • Visit Three Gorges Tribe
    • Captain's welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Xiling Gorge
  12. Day 11

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi exercise
    • Shore excursion to Shennong Stream (8:00 to 12:30)
    • Pass through Wu Gorge
    • Pass through Qutang Gorge
    • Evening performances

    Optional Activities

    • Visit White Emperor City
    Landmarks
    Shennong Stream
    White Emperor City
    Wu Gorge
    Qutang Gorge
  13. Day 12

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Banquet)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi practices
    • Shore excursion to Fengdu Mount Shuanggui Scenic Region
    • Captain's Farewell Banquet
    • Yangtze River-Gathering Party

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Fengdu Ghost City
    Landmarks
    Fengdu Ghost City
    Fengdu Mount Shuanggui Scenic Region
  14. Day 13

    Chongqing

    Chongqing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Full Day Chongqing City Tour including Chongqing Zoo with giant pandas, Ciqikou Old Town with traditional teahouses and handicrafts, Great Hall of the People, and local hot pot lunch
    Landmarks
    Chongqing Zoo
    Ciqikou Old Town
    Great Hall of the People
  15. Day 14

    Chongqing

    Chongqing

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Rating
4.1 (75 reviews)
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
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Intertrips Ship

  • President Cruise 8
    President Cruise 8
    President No.8, the sister ship of President No.7, is one of the newest and largest ships among Yangtze River cruises. With family-friendly… Read more
    Capacity
    460
    Built
    2013
    Guests
    460
    Crew
    200
    Length
    146.8
    Width
    20.2
    Suites
    Staterooms
    230
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    17000
    Electricity
    Beam
    20.2
    Cruising Speed
    26
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    2.6
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

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    The tour was amazing.
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