Best of China with Yangtze Cruise Tour with 7 Reviews by Trafalgar

15 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

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

Starts

Beijing, China

Ends

Shanghai, China

Highlights

Beijing: Visit and have lunch with a local family in their home in one of Beijing's hutongs and gain a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lifestyle.

Xi'an: Give Chinese calligraphy a go in this hands-on class, learning an art form that’s been around since the Han Dynasty. With an expert to guide you, you’ll master brush techniques and create your own characters, discovering how every stroke tells a story in this timeless tradition.

Chengdu: Head to the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine and get stuck in with a cookery lesson. Try your hand at grinding chilli with a traditional pestle and mortar, explore centuries-old recipes and learn the secrets of bold Sichuan flavours. Finally, tuck in.

Great Wall of China: Visit the Great Wall of China to marvel at the history of this renowned landmark.

Beijing: Indulge in a foot massage at the Foot Reflexology Centre.

Beijing: Gain insights into this fascinating city during a sightseeing tour of Beijing. See the Great Hall of the People and Tiananmen Square before stepping through the south gate of the Forbidden City.

Beijing: Hop on a traditional rickshaw and weave through Beijing's ancient alleyways.

Fortifications of Xian: Visit the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and see the terracotta warriors.

Xi'an: Visit a jade factory to admire the "imperial gem" and marvel at the mineral's historic value.

Xi'an: Discover the traditions and techniques of dumpling making, indulging in an opportunity to sample them.

Chengdu: During your orientation of Chengdu, visit People’s Park and experience the energy of Jinli Old Street.

Chongqing: Enjoy an introductory orientation of Chongqing prior to boarding your river cruise.

Chongqing: Step ashore to visit Shuanggui Mountain above the Yangtze, walking up past temple buildings, pavilions and stone steps between the trees. You’ll see statues and courtyards along the way and stop at viewpoints over the river for a clear look at this historic hillside site.

Yangtze: Cruise on a small motorboat through the magical landscape of the Goddess Stream.

Shanghai: Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Shanghai. See the famous Bund waterfront and Yu Garden.

Shanghai: Enjoy a performance by the world-famous Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe.

Shanghai: Visit Jin Mao Tower and take in panoramic views of Shanghai from 88 floors up.

Shanghai: Join a Local Specialist for a walking tour through the Shanghai French Concession and Xin Tian Di district.

Xi'an: Step inside 2,000-year-old Yaodong cave dwellings, built from naturally insulating, earthquake-resistant Loess earth. As modern homes replace them, your visit helps families restore their homes, keeping their heritage alive while embracing the future. Your visit also directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Chengdu: At the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, learn how your visit contributes to their conservation efforts to rescue and protect the endangered giant panda of which fewer than 2,000 remain.

Explore Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu and Shanghai

Visit the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, and the 'Bund' waterfront, Jade Buddha Temple and Jinmao Tower in Shanghai

See local people practicing T'ai Chi in the morning, the Three Gorges Dam and the Shanghai Acrobats

Cruise the Yangtze River and the Three Gorges

Shanghai: The year was 1988, The Kunlun Beijing opened as the first Chinese designed and built five-star hotel in Shanghai City, welcoming state and foreign dignitaries, and international clientele. Relax at The Kunlun Jing An, a landmark city hotel exceptionally located in one of Shanghai's most fashionable and commercial districts, only a short walk from the famous Jing An Temple and West Nanjing Road.