Overview
The 11 Days Best Yangtze River Cruise Tour takes you on a captivating journey through China's rich history and natural beauty. Starting in Beijing, you'll explore iconic sites like the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall before boarding a high-speed train to Xi'an, where the Terracotta Warriors await. Then, you'll embark on a Yangtze River cruise, with shore excursions to places like Fengdu and Shibaozhai. Finally, you'll wrap up your adventure in Shanghai, discovering its modern marvels.
The journey includes visits to historic landmarks and stunning landscapes, making it a comprehensive experience of China's rich history and natural beauty.
Highlights
Perks Included
- Hotels
- Meals
- Transfers
Destinations
This package (10D | 9N) takes you through Chongqing, Yichang, Yangtze River, Xi'an, Shanghai, and Beijing in China. Each stop includes a short place guide and live weather; the map shows straight-line distances between cities.
- Yichang
Yichang, alternatively romanized as Ichang, is a prefecture-level city located in western Hubei province, China. Yichang had a population of 3.92 million people at the 2022 census, making it the third most populous city in Hubei. The city is famous for the Three Gorges, the Three Gorges Dam and the Gezhouba Dam, all three of which are located in Yiling District, one of the city's districts.
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- Yangtze River
The Yangtze River, Yangzi River or Chang Jiang is the longest river in China and the third-longest river in the world. It rises at Jari Hill in the Tanggula Mountains of the Tibetan Plateau and flows for 6,236 kilometers (3,875 mi), including the Dam Qu River, the longest source of the Yangtze, in a generally easterly direction to the East China Sea. It is the fifth-largest primary river by discharge volume in the world. Its drainage basin comprises one-fifth of the land area of China, and is home to nearly…
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- Xi'an
Xi'an is the capital of the Chinese province of Shaanxi. A sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong plain, the city is the third-most populous city in Western China after Chongqing and Chengdu, as well as the most populous city in Northwestern China. Its total population was 12.95 million in the 2020 census, including an urban population of 9.28 million.
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- Shanghai
Shanghai is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It has a population of 29,558,908 in the urban area as of 2025, thus making it China's most populous city and, more broadly, the fifth-largest city in the world by population. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River bisecting the city.
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- Beijing (End)
Beijing, previously romanized as Peking, is the capital city of China. With more than 22 million residents, it is the world's most populous national capital city, as well as China's second-largest city by urban area, after Shanghai. It is located in Northern China, and is governed as a provincial-level direct-administered municipality with 16 municipal districts. Beijing is mostly surrounded by Hebei Province and neighbors Tianjin Municipality to the southeast; together, the three divisions form the Jing-Jin-Ji…
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Itinerary
- Upon arrival, transfer to hotel on a private basis with guide service.
- Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, and Panjiayuan Antique Market.
- Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, and witness the exteriors of Bird Nest (Beijing National Stadium) and Water Cube en route.
- Hutong Tour by rickshaw, and visit the Summer Palace. Take the high-speed train to Xi'an to transfer to Xi'an Hotel with a guide service.
- Tour to Terracotta Warriors, Bell Tower, and Muslim Quarter.
- Tour to Ancient City Wall, Wild Goose Pagoda and North Square, and Hanyang Tomb. Take the high-speed train to Shanghai. Transfer service to check in Yangtze River Cruise with guide service.
- Shore excursion to Fengdu (optional) and Shibaozhai.
- Shore excursion to White Emperor City (optional). Sailing through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Experience the Goddess Stream boating trip.
- Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam. Take a high-speed train to Shanghai to transfer to a hotel with a private guide service.
- Tour to Jade Buddha Temple, the exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, and The Bund.
- Transfer to the airport on a private basis with a guide service. Service Ends
Inclusions
- Price includes:
- High-speed train as specified on economy class
- Private transfer between the airport or railway station, attractions, and hotels
- Private licensed English-speaking guide and driver service
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on sharing basis
- All attraction entrance fees as specified
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary, Chinese local food
- High-speed train from Yichang to Shanghai on 1st class
- 3* Hotel
- 4* Hotel
- 5* Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan
- Sunworld Hotel Beijing
- Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo
- Sunrise on the Bund Hotel
- Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
- Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street
- Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an
- Sofitel on Renmin Square
FAQ
- Price includes:
- High-speed train as specified on economy class
- Private transfer between the airport or railway station, attractions, and hotels
- Private licensed English-speaking guide and driver service
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on sharing basis
- All attraction entrance fees as specified
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary, Chinese local food
- High-speed train from Yichang to Shanghai on 1st class
- 3* Hotel
- 4* Hotel
- 5* Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan
- Sunworld Hotel Beijing
- Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo
- Sunrise on the Bund Hotel
- Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
- Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street
- Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an
- Sofitel on Renmin Square
11D | 10 N
China
11 days
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.



