Three Gorges with Classic World China Tour
14-Day Hong Kong, Guilin, Shanghai and Beijing with Yangtze River Cruise
A fortnight-long China tour will open a window to this old country who has embraced changes. Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Guilin and Hong Kong are included with a Yangtze River Cruise. It could be your trip of a lifetime!
From $3,229 Price detail
- Tour Code: CHT-75
- Departure Date: You Choose
- Tour Type: Private Car, Driver and Guide
After arrival at Hong Kong airport, your will be met by your guide to check-in at your hotel and have some time on your own to relax or explore near you hotel.
Meals: None
Hotels: Metropark Hotel Kowloon
/ Salisbury YMCA Hotel
/ Harbour Grand Kowloon
The Hong Kong Island Take a half-day Hong Kong tour to Hong Kong Island, where you can visit the Victoria Peak, which is considered as a landmark of Hong Kong Island. Later, visit the Aberdeen.
After lunch, you will visit the Repulse Bay. The bay is a popular beach it is relatively clean, cozy, has good public facilities like bathrooms and showers. We have then programmed some free time to explore or enjoy some shopping.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Hotels: Metropark Hotel Kowloon / Salisbury YMCA Hotel / Harbour Grand Kowloon
Hong Kong Street Enjoy a free day in Hong Kong to do some shopping. Hong Kong is a heaven for shoppers, high-end fashion, funky styles and other choices are around every corner. Countless cafes and bars offer you a nice break.
In the afternoon, you will fly to Guilin. Check in upon arrival and relax or explore on your own.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Hotels: Guilin Osmanthus Hotel
/ Guilin Bravo Hotel
/ Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel
The Li River A classic Guilin tour includes a Li River Cruise.
You will cruise downstream from Guilin to Yangshuo, to see the picturesque landscape. Bamboo groves, jagged, sharp-edged hills like broken teeth, a wide placid river and peaceful farm and village terrain. During cloudy days, the hills are surrounded by mist and tourists may feel they are cruising in a mystical paradise. Return to Guilin after the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, Chinese Lunch
Hotels: Guilin Osmanthus Hotel / Guilin Bravo Hotel / Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel
Panda in Seven Star Park Today you will visit Reed Flute Cave. It is a fascinating gallery of natural sculpture (limestone cave formations), now enhanced by multicolored lighting. Later, you can climb up the Fubo Hill to view the whole city. Then, visit Guangxi Normal University Art Shop.
After lunch, visit the Seven Star Park and Elephant Trunk Hill. Afterwards, fly to Chongqing. Check in upon arrival.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at McFound Restaurant
Hotels: Eling Park Hotel
/ JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing ![]()
The Dazu Grottoes Chongqing has a lot of highlights. Today, you will visit the Dazu Grottoes. It skillfully combines the scientific principles of mechanics, optics, and clairvoyance with statues themselves and landform.
After lunch, you will board on the Yangtze River Cruise at sunset. Enjoy the first night of your Yangtze River Cruise. Hope you enjoy the stay!
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Dazu Loquat Restaurant
Cruises: CH Victoria Cruise
/ President 1
/ President Prime
The Fengdu Ghost City Enjoy the relaxing Yangtze River Cruise and visit Fengdu Ghost City.
Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. Return to the cruise after the visit. This is the second night on cruise, may you enjoy the sound of the water during sleep at night.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch and Dinner on the cruise
Cruises: CH Victoria Cruise / President 1 / President Prime
The Three Gorges Today you can do some Tai Chi on deck while cruising along the gorges in the early morning.
Later, you will take a shore excursion to visit the Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Shennong Stream. 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, Chinese Lunch and Dinner on the cruise
Cruises: CH Victoria Cruise / President 1 / President Prime
The Three Gorges Dam Upon arrival in Yichang, you will visit the impressive Three Gorges Dam.
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. Check in upon arrival and have some free time.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotels: Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
/ The Bund Hotel
/ Radisson Shanghai New World ![]()
The Yuyuan Garden Shanghai, the lively metropolis waits for your visit. Today you will visit the Yuyuan Garden, which covers a significant space and includes a few halls and other buildings of interest.Later, visit the Bund. Then, go to Jiangnan Workshop to see how silk is produced.
After lunch, you will visit the Shanghai World Financial Center and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall.
Meals: Breafast, Chinese Lunch at Xin Lv Bo Lang Restaurant
Hotels: Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai / The Bund Hotel / Radisson Shanghai New World
The Summer Palace After your Shanghai tour, you will fly to Beijing. Check in upon arrival.
After a short break, you will visit the Summer Palace and take a relaxing boat trip on the Kunming Lake. The Summer Palace, in the Haidian District, northwest of central Beijing, is said to be the best preserved imperial garden in the world, and the largest of its kind still in existence in modern China.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese lunch at Ba Guo Bu Yi Restaurant
Hotels: Days Inn Forbidden City
/ Sunworld Hotel
/ Crowne Plaza
The Tian'anmen Square Carry on your trip with more Beijing tour highlights, beginning with the Tian’anmen Square, which is the largest city square in the world and can hold about one million people for public celebration or gatherings. Later, visit the Hutong. Then, visit Lizexiang Pearl Store to learn how to spot a fake peal.
After lunch, visit the Forbidden City. Savor every moment you get close to the ancient capital.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Courtyard 7 Restaurant
Hotels: Days Inn Forbidden City / Sunworld Hotel / Crowne Plaza
The Great Wall You will explore more of Beijing today: Temple of Heaven, which is seen as the most impressive imperial temples.
After lunch, visit the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is a masterpiece of restoration. Then, go to Cloisonne Factory to learn how to make a Cloisonne. Return to Beijing after the visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant
Hotels: Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing / Sunworld Hotel / Crowne Plaza
Time to say Goodbye. Your Beijing tour guide will see you off at the aiprot. Thank you for exploring China with us. Hope to see you again!
Meals: Breakfast
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- 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 | $1,229 / $837 / $581 |
| 6-9 Persons | $3,919 | $3,429 | $3,119 | $1,229 / $837 / $581 |
Destinations: Hong Kong, Guilin, Chongqing, Yichang, Shanghai and Beijing
Tour Length: 14 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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- Authentic Chinese Food
- Private Cars and Drivers
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- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China
- China Entry Visa Fees
- Excess Baggage Charges
- Personal Expenses
- Single Room Supplement.
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




