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China Discovery & Yangtze Cruise - 15 days

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Tour Overview

Discover China on this 15-day tour from Beijing to Shanghai. Explore iconic sites like the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall, before heading to Xi’an to marvel at the Terracotta Army and ancient city walls. In Guilin and Yangshuo, soak up spectacular landscapes on a Li River cruise. Meet pandas in Chengdu and cruise through the dramatic Three Gorges on the Yangtze River. Round off your adventure in vibrant Shanghai with a museum visit, Yu Garden and a cruise along the Huangpu River.

Start

Beijing

End

Shanghai

Destination

Shanghai

Days

15

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 0 - Max 18

Min Age

0

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Trip Code: CDAYC

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Beijing - Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City

  • Xi’an - Discover the extraordinary Terracotta Army and learn the story of its discovery

  • Xi’an City Wall - Ascend this ancient fortification for panoramic views of the old city

  • Guilin - Cruise the scenic Li River past striking limestone karst formations

  • Yangshuo - Stroll lively West Street and soak up its vibrant local atmosphere

  • Chengdu - Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to see pandas at their most active

  • Fengdu - Explore the fascinating Fengdu Ghost City with its temples depicting the afterlife

  • Yangtze River - Cruise through the dramatic Three Gorges with towering cliffs and misty peaks

  • Yichang - Admire the immense Three Gorges Dam, a modern feat of engineering

  • Shanghai - Cruise the Huangpu River for views of the Bund and futuristic skyline

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

14 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 5 dinners
11 nights in 5 star hotels
3 nights on a 5 star cruise ship from Chongqing - Yichang
Services of local English-speaking guides for all included activities & sightseeing
Transportation in air-conditioned coaches
Airport arrival transfer on day 1
1 domestic flight from Xi'an - Guilin
4 high-speed train tickets from Beijing - Xi'an, Guilin - Chengdu, Chengdu - Chongqing & Yichang - Shanghai

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
Optional activities
Departure transfers

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Tour Details

Duration15 days
StartBeijing
EndShanghai
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group18 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $7,655
Was $5,741.25
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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