This immersive 14-day/12-night luxury tour blends China’s most iconic cultural landmarks with one of the world’s great inland waterways. Beginning in Beijing, you’ll explore the capital’s historical treasures—like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall—before flying to Xi’an to marvel at the famed Terracotta Warriors. From there you’ll travel to Chongqing, known as the “Mountain City,” where the journey takes a scenic turn as you board your Yangtze River cruise.
The cruise portion winds through the legendary Three Gorges and stops at fascinating sites such as Fengdu Ghost City, introducing you to local folklore and dramatic landscapes carved by the river. You’ll also visit the monumental Three Gorges Dam near Yichang, then continue to Shanghai, where you’ll experience the vibrant fusion of futuristic skyscrapers and traditional neighborhoods, wander historic water towns like Zhujiajiao, and stroll the famous Bund. Throughout the tour, guided excursions, quality accommodations, most meals, and flights between major cities are included, making this a convenient and comprehensive way to experience China’s culture, history, and natural beauty.
Cities included: Beijing-Xi’an-Chongqing-Fengdu-Wuhan-Yichang-Shanghai
Tour Supplier: Century Cruises
Highlights
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Tour the Forbidden City
- Visit the Temple of Heaven
- Visit the Great Wall
- Visit Yiheyuan - the "Summer Palace"
- Tour Beijing's Hutongs - traditional neighborhoods
- Tour the excavations of the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and the Terra Cotta Warriors Army
- Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Experience a spectacular Tang Dynasty Dance
- See the Pandas at the Chongqing Zoo
- Cruise the Yangtze River
- Tour Fengdu - the "Ghost City"
- Sail through the Three Gorges
- Take a boat tour through the Goddess Stream
- See the Hanging Coffins of the Bo people
- See the Ancient Plank Road
- Tour the Three Gorges Dam
- See the Skyscrapers and Oriental Pearl Tower of Shanghai's Lujiazui district
- Visit Nanjing Road - one of the world's busiest and most iconic shopping streets
- Visit the Bund - see the contrast between grand historic European-style buildings and modern skyscrapers
- Visit the City God Temple
- Explore Yuyuan Garden
- Visit the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao - often called "The Venice of Shanghai"
- Visit Tianzifang - the old French quarter, now known as an enclave of artists, crafters, and local cafes.
- See the Huangpu River
