Beijing to Yangtze River & Shanghai - 13 days

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13 daysDuration

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18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Beijing, China

Shanghai, China

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Highlights

Beijing - Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and stroll through the atmospheric Hutongs

Great Wall - Walk along a section of China's most famous monument Mutianyu, not far from Beijing

Xi’an - See the infamous army of Terracotta Warriors, the ancient City Walls and Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Chengdu - Visit Dujiangyan Panda Base or Chengdu Panda Base, relax in People’s Park, and explore Wide and Narrow Alleys

Yangtze River - Cruise the Yangtzein 5-star luxury, taking in the Three Gorges, Fengdu Ghost City, Three Gorges Dam and much more

Shanghai - Explore Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Nanjing Road, The Bund and Former French Concession, plus enjoy a free day to explore at leisure

Itinerary

Travel through China’s fascinating history and dramatic landscapes on this 13-day group trip, ideal for experienced and senior travelers. Start in Beijing with highlights like the Forbidden City and Great Wall, then board a high-speed train to Xi’an for the Terracotta Warriors. In Chengdu, meet giant pandas and unwind in the People’s Park, then embark on a luxury 3-night Yangtze River cruise, taking in sights like Qutang Gorge and the Three Gorges Dam. Conclude with Shanghai’s Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and the glittering Bund. The seamless integration of city sightseeing and river cruising makes this tour package a uniquely immersive Chinese adventure.

day 1Welcome to Beijing

Upon arrival at the award-winning Beijing Capital International Airport, you will be greeted by our local guide and taken to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

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Beijing

day 2Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City

day 3Great Wall & the Summer Palace

day 4Beijing to Xi'an

day 5Terracotta Warrior Museum & The Big Wild Goose

day 6Exploring Chengdu

day 7Giant pandas & Yangtze cruising

day 8Cruising to the Ghost City or Mount Shuanggui

day 9The Three Gorges

day 10Shanghai

day 11Shanghai Sightseeing

day 12Leisure time in Shanghai

day 13Shanghai

What's Included

Accommodation

9 nights 4-5 star hotels, 3 nights on board 5 star cruise ship on the Yangtze River

Meals

12 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 2 dinners (included lunches and dinners at a local restaurant include one glass of soft drink)

Transport

All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehiclesAirport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 13

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Guided Sightseeing of Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing & Shanghai4 highspeed trains from Beijing - Xi’an, Xi’an - Chengdu, Chengdu - Chongqing, and Yichang – ShanghaiEnglish speaking specialist guides at local sightsNote: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go

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