Arrive in Beijing
Airport pickup.
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Trip at a glance
♙Best forAll ages
◷PaceComfortable
⌁WalkingModerate
♧FoodFull board on cruise
☘Best seasonApr-Oct
Tour Overview
<p>Imperial cities, the Terracotta Warriors, a Yangtze River cruise, and Shanghai’s skyline — all in one epic journey.</p>
Duration
12 Days
Route
Beijing → Shanghai
Tour Type
Private Tour
Pace
Moderate
Best Season
Apr-Oct
Best For
All ages
Meals
Full board on cruise
Group Size
Private / Flexible
Trip Highlights
Great Wall
Walk atop China's most iconic landmark.
Terracotta Warriors
The eighth wonder of the world.
Yangtze Cruise
3-day cruise through the Three Gorges.
Three Gorges Dam
The world's largest hydropower project.
Shanghai Bund
The iconic waterfront promenade.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Forbidden City
Full day imperial Beijing.
Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall and hutong tour.
Train to Xian
Temple of Heaven, then high-speed train.
Terracotta Warriors
Full day at the Terracotta Army.
Fly to Chongqing
Xian city wall, then flight to Chongqing. Board cruise.
Yangtze Cruise
Cruise through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.
Three Gorges Dam
Visit the dam, cruise through Xiling Gorge.
Fly to Shanghai
Disembark, flight to Shanghai.
Shanghai Highlights
Yu Garden, the Bund, Nanjing Road.
Shanghai Tower & Water Town
Shanghai Tower, then Zhujiajiao water town.
Departure
Free time, airport transfer.
What's Included
Included
11 nights accommodation (5-star hotels + cruise)
Private guide
Private vehicle
3-day Yangtze cruise
All entrance tickets
Most meals
Domestic flights
High-speed train
Airport transfers
Not Included
International flights
Visa
Personal expenses
Tips
Insurance
Good to Know
Our most comprehensive tour.
Cruise cabin category can be upgraded.
About This Tour
The ultimate China experience: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, plus a 3-day Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges.
Frequently Asked Questions
We use 5-star Yangtze cruise ships with comfortable cabins, restaurants, and entertainment.
Traveler Reviews
★★★★★
The Tibet tour exceeded all expectations. Wang Jian was an amazing guide who shared so much about Tibetan culture. The Potala Palace and Namtso Lake were breathtaking. Highly recommend!
James Wilson
United Kingdom
★★★★★
As a solo female traveler, I was nervous about visiting China. The team made everything so easy and safe. The Shanghai and water towns tour was a perfect introduction to China.
Emma Schmidt
Germany
★★★★★
The Sichuan food tour was a dream come true. The cooking class was so much fun and the hotpot dinner was unforgettable. Our guide Zhang Mei knew all the best local spots!
Michael Chen
Australia
★★★★★
The Zhangjiajie tour was like walking through a painting. The glass bridge was thrilling and the Avatar mountains are even more impressive in person. Worth every penny!
Sophie Martin
France
Ready to plan this journey?
Private guide, flexible dates, 100% tailor-made.