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Best of China & Yangtze River Cruise

This is a bestselling private journey of China including a cruise on her mother river, the Yangtze. Start in Beijing taking in the city sites from the Forbidden City to the Great Wall before flying to Xian, home of the Terra Cotta Warriors. Walk about the Terra Cotta Warrior Museum, the bustling Old quarter, and the City Wall and then travel to the city of Chongqing where you will board your three night cruise on the Yangtze River. After your cruise, you’ll fly to the culture-rich city of Hangzhou and the old town of Suzhou before your trip concludes in exciting Shanghai.

This trip is designed to showcase what is possible. Contact us to customize this trip just for you.

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Yangtze River

Yangtze River


Great Wall

Great Wall

Hangzhou

Hangzhou


 Tour Style:
 Discovery  
 Tour Type:
 Privately Guided  
 Activity Level:


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“I want to thank you and your staff for such an excellent trip especially at the low price offered. The guides on all our tours were great; very friendly and knowledgeable and were more than willing to go out of their way. We definitely want to take more trips with Tour East.

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PRICES & DATES  DAY BY DAY ITINERARY    CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUR
   TOUR AT A GLANCE

- PRICES STARTING AT-

$4,495


  • Total Days: 14
  • Start: Beijing
  • End: Shanghai


  Trip Highlights 

  • Walk within the walls of the Forbidden City

  • Climb the Great Wall

  • See the Terra Cotta Soldiers in Xian

  • Cruise along the Yangtze River

  • Discover the city of Hangzhou

  • Explore the old town in Suzhou

  • Tour the modern and historic wonders of Shanghai



Itinerary at a Glance

 Location
 Nights
 Trip Highlights
Beijing 3 nights
Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutongs
Xian
2 nights
Terra Cotta Warriors, City Wall, Old Quarter
Yangtze River Cruise 3 nights
Cruise along the Yangtze
Hangzhou 2 nights
West Lake, Qinghefang Street
Suzhou 1 night
Old Town, Garden, Suzhou Museum
Shanghai 2 nights
City Tour

 



   TRIP DETAILS
Best of China & Yangtze River Cruise 14 Days | Private Tailor-Made Journey
Season - 2020
Trip Cost (Land Only, Double Occupancy)
March - April 
$4,595
May 
$4,795
June - August 
$4,495
September - October 
$4,795
November 
$4,595
Prices are per person in Canadian dollars based on double occupancy and are subject to availability and to change. Please use prices as a guideline. Blackout dates and surcharges may apply depending on season and availability. Contact a tour specialist for details and your own trip quote at 1.877.578.8888 or tour@toureast.com or through the link below.


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  Tour Includes:

Accommodation in 4-star or similar on a double occupancy basis, daily breakfast at hotels, lunches and dinners if indicated, English speaking accredited guides while touring, air-conditioned transportation, sightseeing tours and admissions as per itinerary, airport transfers with meet and greet, 2 on-tour train ticket, and 2 on-tour flights, and Yangtze River Cruise. International flights are not included; contact us for a no-obligation air quote. An entry visa is required for travel to China but is not included. Contact us at tour@toureast.com for more details.

  Add-ons, Optional Activities & Upgrades:

International Flights
We have preferred rates with all major airlines. Contact us for best available airfare for your chosen trip date. Interested in extending or customizing the trip? Just let us know.

Optional Tours
Optional tours and activities are available, please enquire for details.

  Tailor-Made:

Would you like to tailor your own custom private itinerary? We are specialists. Contact one of our Trip Designers to get started, or submit an online request indicating your trip requirements and interests from our Custom Tour page here.



   DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing

Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met in the arrivals area by your local guide holding a name-board. After a warm welcome, take a private airport transfer to your hotel for assistance with check-in. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Beijing

Day 2 – Beijing

Your first full day in China’s capital introduces you to the world’s largest city square, Tian’anmen Square, to the north of the Forbidden City, before entering this large Imperial Palace, once the seat of power for nearly 500 years during the Ming & Qing dynasties. The landscaped gardens, historic artifacts, and nearly 10,000 rooms captivate you in what is now called the Palace Museum. Enjoy a guided tour of the Forbidden City and some time to explore at leisure. Later, Beijing’s hutong neighbourhoods lined by traditional courtyard homes will be explored by pedicab before a visit to the National Museum.

  • Overnight in Beijing
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 3 – Beijing & Great Wall

Depart the city for your discovery of the Great Wall today. Your guide will provide narrative to the visit followed by time for time to explore at your leisure. When you return to the city, visit the Summer Palace, another of China’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

  • Overnight in Beijing
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 4 – Beijing - Xian

This morning, head to the Temple of Heaven, famous for its elegance and symmetry, the Temple was built in 1420 A.D. during the Ming Dynasty to offer sacrifice to Heaven. Enjoy a guided tour of the temple and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Xian. On your arrival, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and have the evening free at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Xian
  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 – Xian

Visit the extraordinary site of the Terra Cotta Warriors. Not discovered until 1974 by local farmers, the Warriors are among the most fascinating discoveries of modern day. Tour the site with insightful commentary before returning to the city to take a walk through the old quarter and to see the City Wall.

  • Overnight in Xian
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 6 – Xian – Chongqing – Yangtze River Cruise

Fly to the city of Chongqing and enjoy a city tour before transferring to the pier to board your river-cruise ship for your three night journey along the Yangtze River.

  • Overnight on board ship
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 7 - Yangtze River Cruise

Enjoy your breakfast & lunch on board and some time to relax before your afternoon shore excursion to Shibaozhai, a red hillside temple contrasting nicely with the lush foliage and rocky face of the hill. Return to the ship for dinner and evening to relax.

  • Overnight on board ship
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 8 – Yangtze River Cruise

Disembark for the Shennong Stream excursion and see hanging coffins, natural scenery and hear Tuja Songs. Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains and cliffs, and then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest and most dramatic of all the gorges.

  • Overnight on board ship
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 9 – Yangtze River Cruise – Yichang - Hangzhou

Visit the Three Gorges Dam Site then pass through the Three Gorges Dam 5-stage Shiplocks, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. You will disembark in the city of Yichang where you will take a flight to Hangzhou. On arrival, check-in for your two night stay.

  • Overnight in Hangzhou
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 10 – Hangzhou

Take a full day to explore this historic city. Visit the famed Buddhist Ling Yin Temple, take a cruise on West Lake, visit a tea plantation, and then stroll about the old street before having the evening free at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Hangzhou
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 11 – Hangzhou - Suzhou

Take the high speed train to Suzhou and enjoy a city tour. Highlights include the Suzhou Museum, a classical garden, Pingjiang Road, a silk spinning experience, and more.

  • Overnight in Suzhou
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 12 – Suzhou - Tongli - Shanghai

Travel to Shanghai en route stopping to visit the canal town of Tongli. On arrival in Shanghai, you’ll check-in and have the rest of the day free at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Shanghai
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 13 – Shanghai

This morning, meet your guide and depart for your full day Shanghai city tour. Highlights include a visit to the Yuyuan Garden and bazaar, a tour of the spectacular Shanghai Museum, a large museum containing ancient Chinese art, and a walk about Shanghai's Old Street. Stroll along the Bund and take a tour of the ultra-modern Lujiazui district.

  • Overnight in Shanghai
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 14 – Shanghai - Departure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and at the appointed time your guide will meet you in the hotel and then transfer you to the airport.

  • Meals: Breakfast



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Take a 3 night cruise along China's mother river, the Yangtze.


Explore Suzhou's historic sites.


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