Yangtze River Cruises
Ever thought about cruising one of the world's longest rivers? The Yangtze cuts through China's heart, passing the Three Gorges where cliffs rise straight from the water. Beijing gives you the Forbidden City and Great Wall, Xi'an reveals those famous Terracotta Warriors, and Chengdu lets you hang out with giant pandas. Shanghai's Bund shows the modern side while Fengdu Ghost City keeps things mysterious.
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Marta • traveled in June, 2026
Well organized trip to see the highlights of China. From the time we arrived at the airport until we left, we were in good hands with everything running smoothly. The tour guides were knowledgeable and very helpful.We learned a lot about Chinese history, culture and we got to taste the local food in every region.We were not with the same travelers everyday, but we thoroughly enjoyed meeting the people we got to know along the way. I would recommend this tour very highly.
14 Days Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains & Yangtze River Cruise Small Group Tour - F
FPalmer • traveled in November
From initial inquiries to our departure we enjoyed every minute of the tour. We were looked after and the guides were of an extremely high standard.
Yin and Yangtze - 15 days - M
Mathew • traveled in April, 2025
Overall, this trip was amazing — we didn’t have to worry about a thing! Everything we requested during the custom planning process was perfectly arranged by the operator. Once we arrived in China, every local guide and driver in each city was incredibly warm and welcoming. The guides were super knowledgeable, spoke great English, and were always ready to help — sometimes solving problems before we even realized we had them! The itinerary was packed and kept us on the move every day, which we actually enjoyed. If there’s one thing we weren’t quite prepared for... it’s the crowds! China is full of people — every attraction was absolutely packed!
16 Days China Highlights with Yangtze (private guide & driver）Family Tour Customizable
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14 Days Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains & Yangtze River Cruise Small Group Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Well organized trip to see the highlights of China.”
Marta, traveled in May
Duration 14 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Chongqing, Yichang, Shanghai Age Range Ages 6+ River Yangtze Operator Top China Travel From
- US$2,950
Yin and Yangtze - 15 days
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The sites we visited were amazing, offering a wonderful mix of culture, history, and beautiful scenery.”
Heidi, traveled in May
A three-night Yangtze River cruise takes you through the Three Gorges, with stops at Jade Emperor Scenic Area and Three Gorges Dam. The stunning Qutang, Wu, and Xiling Gorges unfold before you, while shore excursions lead to Goddess Stream. Comfortable accommodation comes standard aboard Century Star or Century Sky Cruiser.
Duration 15 days Destinations Beijing, Luoyang, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan, Chongqing, Three Gorges, Shanghai Age Range Ages 15+ River Yangtze Operator On The Go Tours From $4,455
20% Off- US$3,564You save $891
16 Days China Highlights with Yangtze (private guide & driver）Family Tour Customizable
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything we requested during the custom planning process was perfectly arranged”
Mathew, traveled in March
Duration 16 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Chongqing, Three Gorges, Yichang, Shanghai, Guilin, Yangshuo, Hong Kong Age Range All Ages Welcome River Yangtze Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From
20% Off- US$5,090
15 Days Golden Ring of China with Hong Kong (private guide & driver）Family Tour Customizable
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour was phenomenal, China was amazing, and all of our tour guides were kind, helpful, and fun to spend time with!”
Eva, traveled in April
Duration 15 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Yichang, Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge, Chongqing, Guilin, Yangshuo, Hong Kong Age Range All Ages Welcome River Yangtze Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From
20% Off- US$3,990
Duration 12 days Destinations Beijing, Juyongguan, Xi'an, Chongqing, Yangtze, Shibaozhai Pagoda, Qutang Gorge, Three Gorges, Maopingzhen, YichangSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome River Yangtze Operator Costsaver From $2,281
10% Off- US$2,053+$769 upfront costsYou save $228
Duration 14 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Lhasa, Chongqing, Yichang, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome River Yangtze Operator Top China Travel From
10% Off- US$3,696
Duration 11 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Chongqing, Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge, Maopingzhen, Yichang, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome River Yangtze Operator Joy Travel From
10% Off- US$2,063+$450 local payments
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