Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise

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duration 19 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-95 yrs
max group size 18
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-7462
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Beijing, China
Ends Shanghai, China

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See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
Visit a quieter section of The Great Wall
Cruise down the Yangtze River past the Three Gorges Dam
Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base near Chengdu
Discover rural Yangshuo and its limestone karst scenery

Starting in Beijing and ending in Shanghai, the trip "Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise" is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 19 days. You will travel through Guilin, Shanghai, Beijing and 7 other destinations in China. "Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors and giant pandas – China’s iconic sights need little introduction, and we visit them all on this comprehensive, varied journey. Equally inspiring are the great natural attractions, including the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River and the serene limestone mountains around Yangshuo. China remains one of the must-visit destinations; from ultra-modern Shanghai to the ancient villages, this trip reveals a country as fascinating and beguiling as ever.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrive Beijing
Day 2: Sightseeing in Beijing
Day 3: Visit the Great Wall
Day 4: Beijing; overnight train to Xi'an
Day 5: Morning walking tour of the Muslim quarter and mosque; free afternoon or optional cycle ride
Day 6: Day trip to the Terracotta Warriors
Day 7: Bullet train to Chengdu; afternoon sightseeing tour
Day 8: Giant Panda Breeding centre; sightseeing trip to Leshan Giant Buddha; return to Chengdu
Day 9: High speed train to Yichang
Day 10 - 12: Three full days cruising the Yangtze River, including the Three Gorges and dam
Day 13: Disembark cruise; train from Chongqing to Guilin, to Yangshuo
Day 14: Explore the countryside by bike; meal with a local family
Day 15: Free time in Yangshuo, cooking class
Day 16: To Guilin for flight to Shanghai; evening tour along the Bund
Day 17: Visit Xitang water town
Day 18: Full day in Shanghai
Day 19: End Shanghai

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

All accommodation

Meals

18 breakfasts, nine lunches and three dinners

Transport

All transport and listed activities
Arrival and departure transfers

Guide

Tour leader throughout

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request) (excludes sleeper train)
Vaccinations
Chinese visa

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.7 - Excellent

Based on 27 reviews

Anonymous
On Aug 16 2019

5 - Excellent

Impressive and full of variety whilst still feeling welcoming & friendly

This trip ticks all the boxes to immerse yourself in Chinese culture and history.

Anonymous
On May 31 2019

5 - Excellent

Captivating China

Superb trip with plenty to see and do. The Great Wall is amazing, the Terracotta Warriors fascinating as was the Han Yangling Mausoleum. The Shanghai Museum should really be included and not optional. The visit to the Giant Panda... Read more

Anonymous
On May 27 2019

5 - Excellent

imperial china and yangsie river cruise

Peter Wong was a very good guide. He explained in detail the history of China from the early ages until the present day. I found the trip very educational. The fastness of landscapes, with high rise flats, went on forever. The... Read more

Anonymous
On May 04 2019

5 - Excellent

A great trip, who have interest and energy

Kris was an excellent guide with detailed knowledge on the Nation and people of China. Answered questions with a easily to understand words. There is little rest save for travelling, trains, river cruise and Flight all went well.... Read more

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.

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