Panoramas of China - Yabgtze River Cruise with Beijing and Shanghai
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£6,099pp
Panoramas of China - Yangtze River Cruise with Beijing and Shanghai
Uncover the soul of China on a journey that blends ancient wonders and modern marvels with three nights in Beijing before a unique opportunity to sail from Chongqing along the Yangtze River to dazzling Shanghai.
Overview
We'll begin with three nights in Beijing, where we'll explore the Forbidden City and savour crispy and delicious Peking Duck. We'll also venture out to see the Great Wall of China - a bucket-list moment for most worldly explorers - before embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime ten-night cruise along the Yangtze River from Chongqing all the way to Shanghai. Along the way, uncover sacred mountains, ancient temples, and cultural treasures rarely visited by international tourists. Expect enriching excursions, beautiful landscapes, and a deeper look into the country’s living history as well as a glimpse of modern-day China.
This is more than a holiday - it’s a cultural odyssey, perfect for culture buffs, history lovers, and curious travellers looking for a more authentic experience of China.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Depart from the UK
✓ Day 2: Arrival in Beijing
✓ Day 3: Beijing
✓ Day 4: Beijing
✓ Day 5: Chongqing
✓ Day 6: Fengdu
✓ Day 7: Fengjie
✓ Day 8: Yichang
✓ Day 9: Jingzhou
✓ Day 10: Wuhan
✓ Day 11: Jiujiang
✓ Day 12: Chizhou
✓ Day 13: Nanjng
✓ Day 14: Yangzhou
✓ Day 15: Shanghai
✓ Day 16: Return home
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 16 days
- Board: Mixed Meal Plan
- Departing: London Heathrow
- Offer Date: 3rd June 2027
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Why book this tour?
Price includes:
✓ 3 nights pre-cruise stay in a four-star handpicked hotel in Beijing
✓ 10 nights on board the Century Legend in a balcony cabin
✓ Internal flights
✓ Daily breakfast, 3 lunches and 2 dinners during hotel stays, plus full board on the cruise
✓ Free Wi-Fi
✓ Onboard gratuities
✓ 1 night post-cruise in a four-star handpicked hotel in Shanghai
✓ Return flights and transfers
✓ 20 included experiences
✓ Complimentary unlimited selected drinks throughout the cruise
✓ 20kg+ checked luggage
✓ Expert Riviera Tour Manager
Tour Highlights
✓ Walk through dynastic history with visits to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China - one of the world's most iconic landmarks - with a three-night stay in Beijing.
✓ Sail for 11 days through the heart of China,crossing 6 provinces, 4 vibrant cities and 6 ancient towns steeped in history- aboard the five-star Century Legend.
✓ Cruise past the dramatic cliffs and misty valleys of the Three Gorges - nature's epic theatre along the Yangtze.
✓ Explore the vertical marvel of Chongqing, the cultural pulse of Wuhan, imperial Nanjing and futuristic Shanghai
✓ Enjoy traditional, regional chinese cuisines on Century Legend's onboard restaurant and indulge in a classic Peking Duck feast in Beijing's culinary heart.
Accommodation
✓ Century Legend Hotel - Shanghai
If you're feeling peckish, you're in luck! The hotel boasts three main eateries, serving a range of traditional Chinese and Western dishes. In the evening, piano music wafts from the Lobby Bar - one of three bars in the hotel - and the 24-hour coffee shop plays host to exciting live performances. Drift off to sleep in your air-conditioned rooms, which feature a TV, a mini bar, a safe, a mini fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, a hair dryer and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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