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Treasures of China Beijing → Shanghai (2027)

15 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
4.2
27 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Regent Beijing)
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Welcome dinner - Peking Duck, a cultural delicacy)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Regent Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Explore Forbidden City
    • Welcome dinner - Peking Duck

    Optional Activities

    • Historic Hutong exploration with rickshaw ride and local family experience including dumpling-making class
    • Temple of Heaven visit
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Tiananmen Gate
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Beijing - Mutianyu - Beijing

    Meals
    Lunch (Signature Experience - Lunch at the Brickyard, farm-to-table cuisine with Great Wall views)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Regent Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride at Mutianyu section of Great Wall
    • Explore ancient watchtowers
    • Signature Experience - Lunch at the Brickyard

    Optional Activities

    • Beijing Opera Show at Qianmen Liyuan Theatre with complimentary tea and snacks
    • Qianmen Dashilan Commercial Street Night Tour
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
    National Stadium
    Qianmen Dashilan Commercial Street
    Qianmen Liyuan Theatre
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Yichang

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)

    Included Activities

    • Board Yangzi Explorer river ship
    • Dinner on board
    • Captain's Welcome Reception
  5. Day 5

    Badong

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi lesson led by expert Tai Chi Master
    • Pass through Three Gorges Project Ship Lift - Signature Experience

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Wuyuan Cave
    • Visit Badong Museum and Wu Gorge Lookout
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Project Ship Lift
    Wu Gorge
    Wuyuan Cave
    Badong Museum
  6. Day 6

    Fengjie

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi lesson led by expert Tai Chi Master
    • Cruise through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Journey to White Emperor City by coach
    • Hike the Poetic Trail in Qutang Gorge to Three Gorges Summit
    • Coach ride to Three Gorges Summit for sunset experience
    Landmarks
    White Emperor City
    Qutang Gorge
    Three Gorges Summit
  7. Day 7

    Zhongxian

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yangzi Explorer)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Shibaozhai Pavilion - 12-story wooden architectural masterpiece
    • Ferry ride to Xituo Ancient Town to explore centuries-old heritage
    • Journey to Huanghua Island to explore Song Dynasty fortified city remnants
    Landmarks
    Shibaozhai Pavilion
    Xituo Ancient Town
    Huanghua Island
  8. Day 8

    Chongqing to Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board ship), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train from Chongqing to Chengdu
    • Walk along Jinli Street historic shopping district

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at The Langbo Chengdu - Western set menu of classic international favourites
    • Dinner at L'Or by Yi Palace - authentic Chinese set menu featuring Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine
    Landmarks
    Jinli Street
  9. Day 9

    Chengdu to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Xi’an Hi-tech Zone)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Panda Breeding Research Centre to observe Giant Pandas

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Commune All Day Dining Restaurant - diverse international and local dishes with buffet and à la carte options
    • Dinner at Cai Feng Lou Chinese Restaurant - traditional Sichuan delicacies in elegant setting
    Landmarks
    Panda Breeding Research Centre
  10. Day 10

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Signature Experience - Tang Dynasty Show with Dumpling Banquet or Palace Banquet Dinner in elegant theatre setting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Xi’an Hi-tech Zone)

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Army Museum - explore three excavation pits and Bronze Chariot
    • Clay factory visit with hands-on Terracotta soldier creation
    • Ancient City Wall tour
    • Signature Experience - Tang Dynasty Show with dinner choice

    Optional Activities

    • Cycle along ancient City Wall ramparts
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army Museum
    Xi'an City Wall
  11. Day 11

    Xi'an to Guilin

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Guilin Lijiang Pushang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Seven Star Park
    • Explore Elephant Trunk Hill
    Landmarks
    Seven Star Park
    Elephant Trunk Hill
  12. Day 12

    Guilin to Yangshuo

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yangshuo Riverside Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Li River Cruise - Signature Experience on four-star boat
    • Explore Yangshuo local market
    • Impression of Liu Sanjie show directed by Zhang Yimou
    Landmarks
    Li River
  13. Day 13

    Yangshuo to Guilin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Guilin Lijiang Pushang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Reed Flute Cave

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride in Yangshuo
    • Walk along Yulong River
    • Dinner at Li Café - diverse international selection with local flavours and global dishes
    • Dinner at Shang Palace - exquisite Cantonese cuisine from set menu
    Landmarks
    Reed Flute Cave
    Yulong River
  14. Day 14

    Guilin to Shanghai

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of former French concession area
    • Explore Xintiandi district
    Landmarks
    French Concession
    Xintiandi
  15. Day 15

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

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