Highlights of China with Yangtze Cruise
From
£3,583pp
From
£3,583pp
Highlights of China with Yangtze Cruise
Experience the contrasts of China, from the megacities of Shanghai and Beijing to a Yangtze River cruise, with visits to the Great Wall, Terracotta Army, and legendary pandas.
Overview
Start in Beijing, exploring Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square, and the Forbidden City, the sprawling imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests, and China’s iconic Great Wall, a striking fortress with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Stroll through the Summer Palace, a beautifully landscaped royal retreat, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, savouring classic Chinese teas. Travel by high-speed train to Xi’an to witness the Terracotta Army of more than 2,000 warriors, wander the bustling Muslim Quarter, stroll along the City Wall, and admire the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, followed by an optional evening Tang Dynasty performance.
Next, head to Chengdu, home of the giant panda, to visit the Panda Research Centre, sip tea at People’s Park, and walk through Kuanzhai Alley, lined with traditional courtyards, shops, and teahouses. Board a Victoria Cruises ship in Chongqing for a three-night journey down the Yangtze River, sailing through dramatic cliffs and landscapes of the Three Gorges, with optional excursions available along the way. Your time in ancient Suzhou includes the Lingering Garden, a canal boat ride, and a visit to a silk museum, while the Shanghai experience features the Oriental Pearl Tower and a walk along the Bund.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Fly to Beijing
✓ Day 2: Arrive in Beijing and welcome dinner
✓ Day 3: Included tour of Beijing with local lunch
✓ Day 4: Included visit to the Great Wall of China and Qianmen Street
✓ Day 5: Included visit to the Summer Palace, a tea ceremony experience, and a high-speed train journey to Xi’an
✓ Day 6: Included visit to the Terracotta Army and Muslim Quarter and optional Xi'an Tang Dynasty show
✓ Day 7: Included visit to the Xi’an City Wall, Small Wild Goose Pagoda and high-speed train journey to Chengdu
✓ Day 8: Included visit to the Panda Research Centre, the People’s Park teahouse, and Kuanzhai Alley
✓ Day 9: Included visit to Wenshu Temple, high-speed train journey to Chongqing, ride on the Liziba Monorail and board Yangtze Victoria Cruise
✓ Day 10: Onboard Yangtze cruise and visit to Mount Shuanggui near Fengdu
✓ Day 11: Onboard Yangtze Cruise, travel through the Three Gorges
✓ Day 12: Disembark, visit to the Three Gorges Dam, and a high-speed train journey to Suzhou
✓ Day 13: Included visit to the Lingering Garden, a cruise on Suzhou's canals and visit to a Silk Factory and Silk Museum
✓ Day 14: Included visit to the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Urban History Development Museum, Shanghai's Bund and East Nanjing Road and optional Shanghai evening river cruise
✓ Day 15: Morning at leisure, optional Shanghai tour, and fly back to the UK
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 15 Nights
- Board: 33 Meals
- Departing: London Heathrow & Birmingham
- Offer Date: Various Departures for 2027 & 2028
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Why book this tour?
Price includes:
✓ 13 nights’ mixed-board accommodation in Beijing (3 nights), Xi’an (2), Chengdu (2), onboard a Victoria Cruises ship (3), Suzhou (1), and Shanghai (2), plus two nights on the aircraft
✓ 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and nine dinners, including a Beijing duck dinner, a dumpling dinner, a hot pot dinner, a welcome dinner, and a farewell dinner
✓ One soft drink is included with meals
✓ Tour of the main sights of Beijing over three days
✓ Visit the Great Wall of China and Qianmen Street in Beijing
✓ Visit the Summer Palace and tea ceremony experience in Beijing
✓ Visit the Terracotta Army and Muslim Quarter in Xi’an
✓ Visit the City Wall and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an
✓ Visit the Panda Research Centre, the People’s Park teahouse, Wenshu Temple and Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu
✓ Ride on the Liziba Monorail in Chongqing
✓ Visit to Mount Shuanggui along the Yangtze River
✓ Visit the Lingering Garden, cruise Suzhou’s canals, and visit a Silk Factory and Silk Museum
✓ Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Urban History Development Museum, Shanghai's Bund, and East Nanjing Road in Shanghai
✓ Return flights to Beijing and from Shanghai
✓ Four high-speed train journeys
✓ Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager with a local guide in each city
✓ All mandatory local taxes and charges
Tour Highlights
✓ Experience the world-famous Great Wall of China, the largest man-made project in the world
✓ Discover Beijing with a tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven
✓ In Xi’an, witness the Terracotta Army, featuring more than 2,000 warriors and horses
✓ Travel up to the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower
✓ Visit the Summer Palace in Beijing, a former royal retreat, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony experience
✓ Take a stroll down Qianmen Street, a well-known commercial and cultural pedestrian street in the heart of Beijing
✓ Walk around the Xi'an City Wall, one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved Chinese city walls, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda
✓ Spend time in the Panda Research Centre in Chengdu, drink tea at a classic teahouse, visit Wenshu Temple and explore historic Kuanzhai Alley
✓ Ride on the Liziba Monorail in Chongqing as it travel through an apartment block
✓ Glide down the Yangtze River with three nights aboard a Victoria Cruises’ ship
✓ Sail through the Three Gorges, one of China’s most famous natural wonders, and choose from a range of onshore optional excursions
✓ Wander around the Lingering Garden, cruise Suzhou's canals, and visit a Silk Factory and Silk Museum
✓ Visit the Shanghai Urban History Development Museum, Shanghai's Bund, and East Nanjing Road
✓ Observe the sights of Shanghai at night with an optional evening river cruise
✓ Sample an assortment of popular Chinese dishes, including Beijing duck, dumplings, and a traditional hot pot
✓ Enjoy the convenience of four high-speed train journeys across the country
Accommodation
You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.
✓ Mercure Beijing Downtown, Beijing (nights 2-4) or Hampton by Hilton Beijing Guomao CBD, Beijing (nights 2-4)
✓ Xi'an Crystal Orange Yongningmen Hotel, Xi’an (nights 5-6)
✓ Holiday Inn Express Gulou, Chengdu (nights 7-8)
✓ Victoria Cruises ship, Yangtze River (nights 9-11)
✓ Youngor Central Hotel, Suzhou (night 12)
✓ Shanghai Metropark Jichen Hotel, Shanghai (nights 13-14)
Further Information
Operator: Newmarket Holidays
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