Memories of China with Yangtze Cruise & Tibet
16-Day Day Beijing, Xian, Lhasa and Shanghai Tour with Yangtze River Cruise
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Great WallThe Mutianyu Section of Great Wall is a nice section of choice.
Forbidden CityForbidden City has been the royal palace for over 550 years, now it welcomes your visit.
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Terracotta Warriors & HorsesTerracotta Warriors & Horses always tops the Xi'an tour attraction list.
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Xi'an City WallCycling, walking or taking a rickshaw, Xi'an City Wall shows you her best in different ways.
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Potala PalacePotala Palace, a symbol for peace and harmony, has been glowing for over 350 years.
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Lhasa LifeWalk in to a page of life of Lhasa local people.
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Yangtze RiverYangtze River runs from west to east of China, a wonder of nature.
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The BundThe Bund offers great view over Huangpu River, especially at twilight and dawn.
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
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 
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
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
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
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
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
Today you fly to Lhasa, and take some time to acclimatize to the altitude.
Meals: None
Hotels: Shangbala Hotel / Xinding Hotel / Brahmaputra Grand Hotel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Time to say Goodbye. Thank you for exploring China with us. Bon Voyage!
Meals: Breakfast
Currency Converter
- Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge.
- Tour price is indicative only, please inquire for a detailed quotation.
- More people more discounts.
- 2013
- 2014
| 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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Destinations: Shanghai, Xi'an, Beijing, Lhasa, Chongqing, Yichang
Tour Length: 16 Days
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
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
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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We have just returned from our tour to China and would like to thank you and China Hightlights for helping create a really great holiday. Overall the tour we booked through China Highlights was excellent. Read more
Paul March 21, 2012
