Memories of China with Yangtze Cruise & Tibet

16-Day Day Beijing, Xian, Lhasa and Shanghai Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

Create memories with this China tour covering all the highlights: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an and Tibet and relaxing Yangtze cruise is a bonus.

From $3,349 Price detail

  • Tour Code: CHT-12
  • Departure Date: You Choose
  • Tour Type: Private Car, Driver and Guide
Day 1 Beijing Arrival

After arrival at Beijing airport, your will be met by your guide who will help you check-in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore near you hotel.

Meals: None

Hotels: Days Inn Forbidden City / Sunworld Hotel / Crowne Plaza

Day 2 Beijing
The Forbidden City

Today’s Beijing tour covers the Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square and Summer Palace.

The Forbidden City and Summer Palace offer an insight into China's history while the Tian'anmen Square is a live show for today's Beijing. You will begin to see Beijing’s character together with our knowledgeable Beijing tour guide.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Ba Guo Bu Yi Restaurant

Hotels: Days Inn Forbidden City / Sunworld Hotel / Crowne Plaza

Shops: Lizexiang Pearl Store

Day 3 Beijing
The Great Wall

First thing we visit a wonder of the world - the Great Wall. We will visit the Mutianyu Section, which has a round way cable car. Then, go to Shahe Cloisonne Factory to learn how to make a Cloisonne.

Later, visit the Temple of Heaven. The Temple of Heaven used to be a worship place for the kings to pray for harvests.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant

Hotels: Days Inn Forbidden City / Sunworld Hotel / Crowne Plaza

Day 4 Beijing Flight to Xi'an
The Hutong

A Hutong tour is a good way to get to see local life. Tour the Hutong in Xicheng District by rickshaw and have a Chinese calligraphy lesson, which offers a unique experience of Chinese traditional culture and is today's special activity.

After lunch, you will fly to Xi’an. Check in upon arrival. Free time to explore the ancient capital.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Courtyard 7 Restaurant

Hotels: Xi'an Skytel Hotel / Grand Noble Hotel / Sofitel On Renmin Square

Day 5 Xi'an
The Terracotta Warriors

Your Xi’an tour today includes the Terracotta Warriors & Horses and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

The impressive Terracotta Warriors & Horses shows Qin Emperor's ambition for immortality. Then, go to Xi'an Imperial Fine Arts Center to get an opportunity to buy replica of the Terracotta. In the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, you can see people worshiping the Buddha made of clay and gold.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at A Wa Shan Zhai Restaurant

Hotels: Xi'an Skytel Hotel / Grand Noble Hotel / Sofitel On Renmin Square

Day 6 Xi'an
Shaanxi History Museum

Enjoy a Tai Chi experience on the ancient City Wall. Every morning, local people will go cycling, doing exercise or strolling on the City Wall, which is an interesting sight.

Later, learn some Chinese history at the Shaanxi History Museum and Forest of Stele Museum will impress you with excellent art works.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Qianzhou Restaurant

Hotels: Xi'an Skytel Hotel / Grand Noble Hotel / Sofitel On Renmin Square

Day 7 Xi'an Flight to Lhasa

Today you fly to Lhasa, and take some time to acclimatize to the altitude.

Meals: None

Hotels: Shangbala Hotel / Xinding Hotel / Brahmaputra Grand Hotel

Day 8 Lhasa
The Potala Palace

Enjoy a classic Lhasa tour visiting the Potala Palace, which is a symbol of peace and a great masterpiece of Tibetan architecture.

Later, step into the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibet and the holiest destination for all Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims. Barkhor Street offers you a glance at daily life of the locals.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese lunch at Lhasa Kitchen

Hotels: Shangbala Hotel / Xinding Hotel / Brahmaputra Grand Hotel

Day 9 Lhasa
The Drepung Monastery

Continue your Lhasa tour with the Sera Monastery, comprising a great sutra chanting hall, a college and 32 sections.

After lunch, you will visit Norbulingka, Tibet’s Summer Palace, and it means “Jeweled Park” in Tibetan language. The last Lhasa tour attraction for today is the famous Drepung Monastery, surrounded by the dark faces of mountains, its grand white buildings stand out shining in the sunlight.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese lunch at Tibet Steak House

Hotels: Shangbala Hotel / Xinding Hotel / Brahmaputra Grand Hotel

Day 10 Lhasa Flight to Chongqing

Leave Lhasa in your memory and fly to Chongqing. Check in upon arrival. Chongqing is a charming city, today you will have some free time exploring it.

Meals: None

Hotels: Eling Park Hotel / JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing

Day 11 Chongqing Tour - Yangtze River Cruise
Panda in Chongqing Zoo

In the Panda Room of Chongqing Zoo, you will have a chance to get close to the giant pandas. These cute little friends have become a symbol of China.

Go to Chongqing National Arts Institute Gallery. Then visit Ciqikou Old Town and Three Gorges Museum before boarding Yangtze River Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese lunch at Cai Xiang Yuan Restaurant

Cruises: CH Victoria Cruise / President 1 / President Prime

Day 12 Yangtze River Cruise
The Yangtze River

Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and China’s pride. A Yangtze River Cruise will take you through the three gorges and to the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang City, giving you the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable.  

Hope you enjoy your stay on the cruise!

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the cruise

Cruises: CH Victoria Cruise / President 1 / President Prime

Day 13 Yangtze River Cruise
The Three Gorges

Visit Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Shennong Stream on shore excursions.

Qutang Gorge is the spectacular first of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River.Wu Gorge is the second of the Three Gorges, through which the Yangtze River flows. Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. Return to the cruise after the visit.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the cruise

Cruises: CH Victoria Cruise / President 1 / President Prime

Day 14 Yichang Flight to Shanghai
The Three Gorges Dam

Visit the Three Gorges Dam when the cruise arrives in Yichang. The Three Gorges Dam Project was completed in 2009. Situated at Sandouping Town of Yichang City, Hubei Province, the Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydropower station in the world with an annual energy output of 84.7 billion kilowatt-hours.

Have lunch and then fly to Shanghai. Have some free time after checking in.

Meals: Breakfast on the cruise

Hotels: Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel / The Bund Hotel / Radisson Shanghai New World

Day 15 Shanghai
Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Explore Shanghai by visiting The Bund, one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai. Charm of old Shanghai will be seen in the Yuyuan Garden, which was built in the Ming Dynasty. Then, go to Jiangnan Silk Workshop to see how silk is produced.

After lunch, visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Afterwards, take a short visit to the Shanghai old alleys.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xin Lv Bo Lang Restaurant

Hotels: Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel / The Bund Hotel / Radisson Shanghai New World

Day 16 Shanghai Departure

Time to say Goodbye. Thank you for exploring China with us. Bon Voyage!

Meals: Breakfast

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Nov.1 - Mar. 31 Superior Deluxe Economy Single Room Supplement
1 Person $5,699 $5,089 $4,819 -
2-5 Persons $3,889 $3,569 $3,409 $869 / $569 / $450
6-9 Persons $3,409 $3,099 $2,929 $869 / $569 / $450
Apr.1 - Oct.31 Superior Deluxe Economy Single Room Supplement
1 Person $6,569 $5,699 $5,139 -
2-5 Persons $4,379 $3,899 $3,599 $1229 / $837 / $581
6-9 Persons $3,919 $3,429 $3,119 $1229 / $837 / $581
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Tour Code: CHT-12
Destinations: Shanghai, Xi'an, Beijing, Lhasa, Chongqing, Yichang
Tour Length: 16 Days
Excellent Local Guide

Excellent Local Guides

We selected the most experienced tour guides in each city. They are all very professional and flexible during the tour with oustanding knowledge of all the sites and history.

Our Luxury Car for  Families

Our Luxury Car for Families

We use the modern air-conditioned luxury cars for families or 2-3 persons. The comfort and safety of our customers is of utmost importance, so we ensure that all of the vehicles that we use are well-maintained and always very clean.

Comfortable People Carrier for Small Groups

Comfortable People Carrier for Small Groups

We use only air-conditioned small buses for small groups of 4-7 persons. Our drivers are very nice and careful with over 5-year driving experience.

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