Chengdu & Yangtze Cruise to Shanghai - 10 days
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Tour Overview
Discover China’s contrasts on this 10-day journey from Chengdu to Shanghai, blending ancient culture with futuristic cities and epic landscapes. Begin in laid-back Chengdu, home to giant pandas, Buddhist temples and famously fiery hotpot, before travelling to megacity Chongqing to experience its gravity-defying streets, river views and vibrant old towns. Cruise for three nights along the mighty Yangtze River, soaking up dramatic scenery and a slower pace of life. Finish in dynamic Shanghai, where colonial-era landmarks, classical gardens and modern neighbourhoods collide. This tour offers a well-rounded mix of wildlife, history, cuisine, river cruising and modern China.
Start
Chengdu
End
Shanghai
Destination
Shanghai
Days
10
Pace
Medium
Range
Signature
Max Group Size
Min 15 - Max 24
Min Age
15
Trip Code: CYCTSH
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Chengdu - Discover giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base and experience local life through tea culture, Buddhist temples and Sichuan hotpot
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Leshan - Admire the colossal Giant Buddha from the Minjiang River on a boat cruise showcasing the world’s largest stone Buddha statue
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Huanglongxi - Wander cobbled streets, historic temples and riverside lanes in this well-preserved ancient town outside Chengdu
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Chongqing - Experience a futuristic mountain city through old streets, skyline viewpoints, a monorail through a building and neon-lit Hongya Cave
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Yangtze River - Cruise through dramatic gorges and historic landscapes on China’s longest river aboard a modern river ship
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Shanghai - Explore China’s most cosmopolitan city with colonial-era architecture, historic neighbourhoods and a striking modern skyline
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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