Ancient Cities & Yangtze River Discovery

Signature

Duration

16 Days

Tour Type

Escorted

From $ 5,599 per person Twin Share Land Only

From $ 1,699 per person Single Supplement

"Surcharges may apply"

Tour Categories

Back to Nature

Cruise

Cultural & Authentic

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Tour Grading

Active Pace

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Destinations on the tour

Beijing>Xi'an>Chengdu>Chongqing>Yangtze River>Nanjing>Yichang & Shanghai

Building on our fantastic China Express Tour, this upgraded tour also takes you to fantastic Chengdu to see the famous Giant Pandas. You will also enjoy a luxurious 5* Yangtze River Cruise, with plenty of stops to explore the highlights along the way. Enjoy delicious local cuisine, comfortable transportation, high quality accommodation and much more!

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What’s included in the tour

Accommodation

11 nights quality (4-5 star) accommodation with daily breakfast

Train

Soft sleeper overnight train (Beijing - Xi’an)

Transport

2nd class high speed train (Xi’an – Chengdu, Chengdu – Chongqing, Yichang – Nanjing, Nanjing – Shanghai)
Maglev Train Ticket
All transportation, daily tours and admission fees

Cruise

3 night 5* Victoria Cruise (Downstream) Please note the cruise itinerary is subject to change.

Meals

Most meals as indicated

Tipping

Tipping for guide and driver

Professional Guides

Professional English speaking guide

Tour Map & Dates

Departure Dates

2024: Every second Friday from 01/03/2024

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AU: 1300 842 688

NZ: 08 0084 2688

Tour Itinerary

You will be met on arrival in Beijing and transferred to your hotel to check in for the next four nights.

Spend the day exploring the most popular highlights of magnificent Beijing. Feast on incredible Peking Duck.

Break out your walking shoes! Today you will explore the Ming Tombs and learn about traditional jade carving, before walking along the famous Great Wall.

Marvel at the wooden yet nail-less Temple of Heaven before walking through the old quarters of Beijing. Learn how to make delicious dumplings and enjoy lunch with a local family, then enjoy the afternoon at your own pace to explore as you wish. Board your overnight soft sleeper train to Xi’an.

Transfer to the hotel for breakfast, in the afternoon visit the Provincial History Museum. Admire the thousands of treasures and relics preserved here. Finish the day with a delicious dumpling banquet and entertaining Tang Dynasty Show.

Today you will be in awe of the famous lifesize Terracotta Warrior Army and learn how the 6,000 replicas were painstakingly crafted. See the traditional Tang Dynasty era Wild Goose Pagoda.

Admire the Drum and Bell Tower Square, before wandering through the Muslim Quarter and local food market. Take the bullet train to Chengdu and enjoy a delicious Sichuan Hot Pot for dinner.

Get up close and personal with the famous Giant Pandas at the Reserve. Return to Chengdu and wander the three distinct alleys in Kuanzhai Alley.

Take the high speed rail to Chongqing and explore the local parks and museums. After dinner you will board your luxury Victoria Cruise on the magnificent Yangtze River. Depart approximately 9:30pm.

Wake up with tai chi and a buffet breakfast. Explore Fengdu Ghost City* before taking advantage of the onboard activities. Visit Shibao Pagoda, then enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Party and buffet dinner.

Today you continue to sail through the Three Gorges, stopping at The White Emperor City* and Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong/Shennv Stream. Enjoy a farewell dinner then dancing or karaoke!

Finish your luxury cruise exploring the Three Gorges Dam. Transfer to Yichang by coach. Take the bullet train to the ancient capital Nanjing (home of our MD Navy!) and explore at your leisure.

Visit the indescribable Dr Sun Yat Sen Mausoleum (be prepared for stair climbing), then tour other Nanjing highlights such as the City Wall, Confucius Temple, and beautiful Qinhuai River.

Ride the bullet train to metropolitan Shanghai. In Shanghai you will explore the charming Bund, Yu Garden, and Chenghuang Market. In the evening you will be able to admire the view of the city from above from the World Financial Centre building.

Enjoy a free day at leisure exploring Shanghai at your own pace.

Enjoy the last hours in Shanghai at your leisure before transfer to the airport by the Maglev Train (Magnetic Levitating Train)!

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