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Totally China, Guilin & Yangtze Cruise - 14 days

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Tour Overview

Embark on this 14-day tour of China, discovering imperial landmarks, rich cultural heritage, and striking natural scenery. Begin in Beijing with visits to iconic sites such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall, then continue to Xi’an to see the famed Terracotta Army and explore ancient city walls and bustling markets. Travel to Guilin for a leisurely Li River cruise through spectacular landscapes before heading to Chongqing to board a Yangtze River cruise, sailing through the dramatic Three Gorges with memorable excursions en route. Conclude the journey in Shanghai, a dynamic city blending historic gardens, vibrant markets and a modern skyline.

Start

Beijing

End

Shanghai

Destination

Shanghai

Days

14

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 0 - Max 18

Min Age

0

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Trip Code: TCGAYC

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Beijing - Discover imperial treasures at the Forbidden City, and visit the Temple of Heaven where emperors prayed for good harvests

  • Great Wall - Experience the Great Wall at Mutianyu near Beijing with a round-trip cable car and toast your visit with a glass of red wine

  • Hutongs - Ride a rickshaw through Beijing’s atmospheric Hutongs and visit a traditional Siheyuan courtyard home

  • Xi’an - Explore the Terracotta Army pits and craft your own miniature warrior after meeting the farmer who made the discovery

  • City Wall - Walk or cycle atop Xi’an’s ancient City Wall and explore the bustling Muslim Quarter with its lively food stalls and Great Mosque

  • Guilin - Admire colourful stalactites in Reed Flute Cave and view the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill

  • Li River - Cruise the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo past spectacular karst scenery before visiting a local family’s countryside home

  • Fengdu - Visit Fengdu Ghost City’s eerie temples and ancient gates reflecting Chinese folklore beliefs on a shore excursion from your Yangtze cruise

  • Shennv Stream - Glide along Shennv Stream near the Yangtze’s Wu Gorge on a sampan for an intimate experience of this scenic tributary

  • Three Gorges Dam - Tour the colossal Three Gorges Dam near Yichang, a modern marvel of flood control and hydroelectric engineering

  • Shanghai - Stroll Yu Garden and the Bund before cruising the Huangpu River for views of Shanghai’s skyline and historic waterfront

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

13 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
3 high-speed trains from Beijing - Xi'an, Guilin - 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

Duration14 days
StartBeijing
EndShanghai
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group18 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $6,670
Was $5,002.5
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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