11 day splendors of china beijing xi an shanghai and chongqing with yangtze river cruise

Experience the splendors of China over 11 fantastic days! Highlights include the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai. You'll also enjoy unique experiences like a rickshaw ride, a relaxing boat ride, a scenic Yangtze River cruise and a trip to the Three Gorges Dam. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide illuminating commentary, and your tour includes transport, daily meals and accommodation.

On your first day, you'll have free time to explore Beijing on your own. The next day, visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, and watch an exciting Chinese Kung Fu Show.

Your third day will take you to the majestic Great Wall, a Ming Dynasty-era tomb and Beijing Olympic Green. Leave Beijing behind and head to Xi’an the next day for a fun rickshaw ride and a tour of a local market.

On your fifth day, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the historic Muslim Quarter. Top your night off with an optional Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show!

Then, embark on a 2-day Yangtze River cruise, where you’ll travel through dramatic gorges and beneath limestone cliffs. Dock to explore a necropolis and the scenic Three Gorges Dam.

In Shanghai, visit a Buddhist temple, tour a 16th-century private garden, wander through a bazaar and explore the former French Concession district, a colonial area flaunting a distinctive European flair.

Throughout your trip, your knowledgeable guide will provide illuminating and interesting commentary about the sites you visit. Daily meals and accommodation in 4-and 5-star hotels are included, as well as ground transportation by comfortable coach and domestic flights. For meals that are not included, your guide will happily recommend great places for you to eat.

For details on each day of the tour, see the Itinerary section below.