14-Day Classic China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

After arrival at Hong Kong airport, your guide will meet you to check-in at your hotel and have some time on your own to relax or explore near your hotel.

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 Repulse Bay. The bay is a popular beach it is relatively clean, and cozy, and has good public facilities like bathrooms and showers. We have then programmed some free time to explore or enjoy some shopping.

In the late morning, you will take the bullet train(High-speed train) to Guilin, which only takes 3 hours.

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.

Go to the countryside of Yangshuo to experience the daily lifestyle of the local farmers. Explore the peaceful villages and visit an old couple who still live in a traditional house. Then you will take a ferry to Fuli, which is located on the east bank of the Li River. Like the local villagers, you will take a local motorbike taxi to the market.

Bamboo rafting along the Yulong River in Yangshuo offers breathtaking scenery with karst peaks, rice fields, clear waters, and green bamboo. The gentle current makes it easy for first-time rafters, allowing a complete escape into nature's wonders.

Enjoy your leisurely morning. Get ready to take the train to Chongqing at noon.

Upon arrival, the guide will escort you to board on the Yangtze River Cruise at sunset. Enjoy the first night of your Yangtze River Cruise.

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 while sleeping at night.

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.

Upon arrival in Yichang, you will visit the impressive Three Gorges Dam(about 3 hours).

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.

Fly to Xi'an after the Three Gorges Dam visit.

Discovered accidentally in 1974, the terracotta army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. 1.5 hours from Xian, there is also an excellent museum and film about the history of the vaults..

The ancient city wall is a major landmark, and the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China. Walk on the wall and get a panoramic view of the city.

At the end of the day, go to a teahouse-style theater at Muslim quarter. The theater offers a rich and diverse range of performances. Here, you can enjoy a cup of tea while appreciating the splendid traditional cultural arts.

The Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a stunning multi-eave, brick structure with fifteen storeys, features black stone-framed doors on its north and south sides. The intricately carved arhats and grass designs on the lintel showcase the exquisite artistry of the early Tang Dynasty. Don't miss the opportunity to ring the bell for blessings and good luck.

Xi'an Museum is just near the pagoda. This museum collectively reflects the long history of Xi'an city, integrating with the small Wild Goose Pagoda, the national key protection culture unit, the ancient building groups of Janfu Temple, and the modern culture relic exhibition hall.

After your Xi'an tour, you will take the Bullet train to Beijing.

Carry on your trip with more Beijing tour highlights, beginning with Tian'anmen Square, which is the largest city square in the world and can hold about one million people for public celebrations or gatherings.

Then visit the Forbidden City. Savor every moment you get close to the ancient capital.

After lunch, you will visit the Summer Palace and take a relaxing boat trip on Kunming Lake.

You will explore more of Beijing today: Temple of Heaven, which is seen as the most impressive imperial temple.

After lunch, visit the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is a masterpiece of restoration. It normally takes about 2 hours to complete the hike. In order to save time for you, we arrange a round-trip cable car to ascend and descend the Wall.

Time to say Goodbye. Your Beijing tour guide will see you off at the airport. Thank you for exploring China with us. Hope to see you again!