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Shanghai & Yangtze Cruise - 16 days

16 days
Start and end in Shanghai
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 24
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Shanghai

    Shanghai

    Optional Activities

    • Explore historic neighborhoods of Shanghai
    • Visit the Bund
    • Visit Yu Garden
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Yu Garden
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  3. Day 2

    Shanghai to Beijing

    Shanghai to Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting in Beijing

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Houhai Lake area with bars and restaurants
    • Explore Beijing's modern skyline around CBD area
    • Evening stroll in Temple of Heaven Park
    Landmarks
    Houhai Lake
    Temple of Heaven Park
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  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Peking roast duck dinner, traditionally enjoyed wrapped in thin pancakes with spring onions and hoisin sauce)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square (exterior of Chairman Mao's tomb)
    • Enter the Forbidden City
    • Explore Beijing's hutongs
    • Stroll Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
    • Peking roast duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
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  5. Day 4

    Beijing

    Beijing

    Included Activities

    • Scenic hike along Huanghuacheng Great Wall
    • Chinese acrobatic performance
    Landmarks
    Huanghuacheng Great Wall
    Great Wall of China
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  6. Day 5

    Beijing to Luoyang

    Beijing to Luoyang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey Beijing to Luoyang (2nd class)
    • Visit Longmen Caves
    • Stroll Old City Shizi Street

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local foods on Old City Shizi Street
    Landmarks
    Longmen Caves
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  7. Day 6

    Luoyang

    Luoyang
    Meals
    Dinner (Local restaurant dinner featuring Luoyang cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Xiyuan Park
    • Visit Shaolin Monastery
    • Martial arts performance at Shaolin Monastery
    • Dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Join morning activities in Xiyuan Park
    Landmarks
    Xiyuan Park
    Shaolin Monastery
  8. Day 7

    Luoyang to Xi'an

    Luoyang to Xi'an
    Meals
    Dinner (Dumpling-making experience and dinner with dumpling dishes and refreshing drink)

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride or leisurely walk on Xi'an City Wall
    • Explore Xi'an's Muslim Quarter
    • Shadow puppetry show at Gao Family courtyard
    • Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Dumpling-making experience and dinner
    Landmarks
    Xi'an City Wall
    Gao Family Courtyard
    Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    Xi'an Museum
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  9. Day 8

    Xi'an to Chengdu

    Xi'an to Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Army and Warriors
    • Visit Terracotta Warrior Factory
    • High-speed train Xi'an to Chengdu (2nd class)
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
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  10. Day 9

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hotpot dinner featuring Chengdu's specialty combination of spiciness and numbing flavors)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    • Visit panda nursery
    • Explore Wenshu Monastery
    • Visit Jinli Street
    • Visit Wuhou Memorial Temple
    • Hotpot dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tea and vegetarian food at Wenshu Monastery teahouse
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    Wenshu Monastery
    Jinli Street
    Wuhou Memorial Temple
  11. Day 10

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Buddha of Leshan
    • Boat ride on Minjiang River

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at ancient town of Huanglongxi
    • Sichuan Opera performance at Shufengyayun Theatre
    Landmarks
    Great Buddha of Leshan
    Minjiang River
    Huanglongxi
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  12. Day 11

    Chengdu to Chongqing to Yangtze River

    Chengdu to Chongqing to Yangtze River
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train Chengdu to Chongqing (2nd class)
    • Yangtze River Cruise boarding
    Landmarks
    Yangtze River
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  13. Days 12 - 13

    Yangtze River - Three Gorges

    Yangtze River - Three Gorges

    Included Activities

    • Shore excursion to Jade Emperor Scenic Area
    • Visit Three Gorges (Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Xiling Gorge)
    • Leisurely excursion through Goddess Stream

    Optional Activities

    • Alternative excursion to Shibaozhai (depending on river conditions)
    • Alternative excursion to Shennong Stream gorges (if river conditions permit)
    Landmarks
    Jade Emperor Scenic Area
    Fengdu
    Shibaozhai
    Qutang Gorge
    Wu Gorge
    Xiling Gorge
    Goddess Stream
    Shennong Stream
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  14. Day 14

    Yangtze River to Yichang to Shanghai

    Yangtze River to Yichang to Shanghai

    Included Activities

    • Three Gorges Dam tour
    • High-speed train Yichang to Shanghai
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam
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  15. Day 15

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Full Day City Tour of Shanghai's cultural and historical treasures
    • Visit Yu Garden
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • Full Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town
    • Full Day Tour to Suzhou
    • Explore Shanghai's vibrant attractions and neighborhoods
    Landmarks
    Yu Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Zhujiajiao Water Town
    Suzhou
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  16. Day 16

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Reviews from other tours by On The Go Tours

  • Bernardo4.8September 2026
    Great agency and outstanding guides.
  • Heidi5.0June 2026
    The Yangtze River Tour exceeded my expectations in every way. The entire trip was exceptionally well organized from...
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  • Sheena5.0July 2026
    Very enjoyable tour. The hotels were very good especially the hot springs hotel. Saw a lot of Taiwan.

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