The Great Wall winding over green mountains at sunset, Beijing, China

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Highlights of China with Yangtze Cruise

Top Highlights

The Great Wall winding over mountain ridges, glowing in golden light at sunset, near Beijing, China

Experience the world-famous Great Wall of China, the largest man-made project in the world

Bronze guardian lion outside ornate palace buildings in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Discover Beijing with a tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven

Rows of ancient Terracotta Army statues in an excavated chamber in Xi’an, China

In Xi’an, witness the Terracotta Army, featuring more than 2,000 warriors and horses

Modern skyscrapers and the Oriental Pearl Tower along the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China

Travel up to the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower

Itinerary

More highlights

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

What the 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

Dates & Prices

Solo price

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Departure point Departure date Price (per person) Availability
Birmingham

November 2026 - November 2028

from £3636.00 pp

16 dates available

Glasgow

November 2026 - November 2028

from £3758.00 pp

16 dates available

London Gatwick

November 2026 - November 2028

from £3605.00 pp

16 dates available

London Heathrow

November 2026 - November 2028

from £3488.00 pp

16 dates available

London Stansted

November 2026 - November 2028

from £3443.00 pp

16 dates available

Manchester

November 2026 - November 2028

from £3573.00 pp

16 dates available

Newcastle

November 2026 - November 2028

from £3636.00 pp

16 dates available

Accommodation

Exterior view of the Mercure Beijing Downtown hotel with a small fountain and potted plants in front of the modern glass entrance in Beijing, China
Highlights of China with Yangtze Cruise Touring Hotels China You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

Further information

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