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11 Days Trace Imperial To Modern China With Yangtze Cruise (private guide & driver)

11 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Beijing

    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tian'anmen Square
    • Explore Forbidden City with guided tour
    • Visit Jingshan Park for panoramic views
    • Rickshaw tour through Hutongs
    Landmarks
    Tian'anmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Hutongs
  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cable car or ski lift to Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Hike at Mutianyu Great Wall (approximately 1.5 hours)
    • Explore watch and beacon towers
    • Visit Temple of Heaven park
    • Tour Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
    • Tour Hall of Imperial Zenith
    • View Echo Wall
    • See Nine Dragon Cypress
    • View Circular Mount Altar
    • Watch locals play Tai Chi
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Temple of Heaven
    Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
    Echo Wall
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Summer Palace
    • Explore Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
    • Tour the Long Corridor
    • View the marble boat
    • Visit Yonghe Temple
    • Tour Hall of Dispelling Clouds
    • View Tower of Buddhist Incense
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Yonghe Temple
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Army with guided tour
    • Browse museum exhibitions
    • Walk around Bell & Drum Tower Square
    • View Bell Tower exterior
    • View Drum Tower exterior
    • Explore Muslim Quarter
    • Visit Great Mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase local food and snacks in Muslim Quarter
    • Purchase souvenirs in Muslim Quarter
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Bell & Drum Tower Square
    Bell Tower
    Drum Tower
    Muslim Quarter
    Great Mosque
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Chongqing

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Three Gorges Museum
    • Explore Hongya Cave
    • Visit Jiefangbei Square
    • Explore Ciqikou (Porcelain Port)
    • Board Victoria Cruises at Ferry Terminal
    • Attend safety briefing on cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local snacks in Ciqikou
    • Visit tea houses in Ciqikou
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Museum
    Hongya Cave
    Jiefangbei Square
    Ciqikou
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fengdu Shuangui Mt. (Ghost City)
    • Attend Captain's Welcome Reception
    Landmarks
    Fengdu Shuangui Mt. (Ghost City)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 8

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Qutang Gorge
    • Scenic cruise through Wu Gorge
    • Shore excursion to Goddess Stream
    • Attend cabaret performance by Minorities and Dynasty Crew
    Landmarks
    Qutang Gorge
    Wu Gorge
    Goddess Stream
  9. Day 9

    Yangtze River Cruise to Yichang to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Three Gorges Dam
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Shanghai

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit French Concession
    • Tour Yuyuan Garden
    • Explore Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
    • Visit Shanghai Old Street
    • Explore Nongtang
    • Visit Xintiandi Style Shopping Center
    • Visit the Bund

    Optional Activities

    • Enter old buildings for shopping at Xintiandi Style Shopping Center
    • Enter old buildings for exploration at the Bund
    Landmarks
    French Concession
    Yuyuan Garden
    Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
    Shanghai Old Street
    Nongtang
    Xintiandi
    Bund
  11. Day 11

    Departure from Shanghai

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  • Chris
    January 25th, 2026
    4
    A fantastic trip, good value for money, including in terms of accommodation, travelling arrangements, guides, drivers...
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  • lina
    December 31st, 2025
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    This tour was amazing. Other than a couple delays in train and flight, the itinerary, accommodation, and tours were...
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  • Eva
    October 19th, 2025
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    What an amazing trip! The tour was phenomenal, China was amazing, and all of our tour guides were kind, helpful, and...
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