A journey worth discovering

12 Days in China: From Beijing to Shanghai with a Trip on the Yangzi River

12 daysFrom BeijingTo ShanghaiTravel agency Oasis Travel

The experience

Find your way through China.

12 Days in China: From Beijing to Shanghai with a Trip on the Yangzi River, a 12 days tour from Beijing to Juyongguan, Xi'an and 4 destinations.

Multi-day tourAncient WondersFamilyGroupFully GuidedAges 13+
Travel style
Group tour
Guide language
Only: German
Age range
13 and above
Duration
12 days
Starts in
Beijing
Ends in
Shanghai
Travel agency
Oasis Travel

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Beijing
  2. Juyongguan
  3. Xi'an
  4. Chongqing
  5. Shibaozhai Pagoda

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Flight to Beijing

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

Flight (Germany - Beijing, China)

Landmarks

Beijing

02Beijing

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)

Included Activities

Airport meet and greet Transfer to hotel

Landmarks

Beijing

03Beijing

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Walking (Beijing, China - Beijing, China)

Included Activities

Visit Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) Cross Tiananmen Square Visit Mao Zedong Memorial Hall Visit Great Hall of the People Visit National Museum Explore Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) including Noon Gate, Golden Water Canal, and Dragon Throne in Hall of Supreme Harmony

Landmarks

Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) Tiananmen Square Mao Zedong Memorial Hall Great Hall of the People National Museum Imperial Palace (Forbidden City)

04Beijing to Xian

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing Railway Station, China), Train (Beijing, China - Xian, China)

Included Activities

Visit Great Wall at Juyong Pass with short walk Visit Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) View Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium from outside

Optional Activities

Two-bed compartment instead of four-bed compartment in Beijing-Xian sleeper car for 105 EUR per person

Landmarks

Great Wall at Juyong Pass Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium

05Xian

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Xian Railway Station, China - Xian, China)

Included Activities

Visit Terracotta Army archaeological excavation sites Explore exhibition halls at Mount Li

Landmarks

Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shihuang Mount Li

06Xian

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Walking (Xian, China - Xian, China)

Included Activities

Visit Great Wild Goose Pagoda at Temple of Good Will Explore well-preserved city wall Visit Great Mosque in the Old City Visit Bell and Drum Towers

Landmarks

Great Wild Goose Pagoda (Temple of Good Will) Xian City Wall Great Mosque Bell and Drum Towers

07Xian to Chongqing

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

Train (Xian, China - Chongqing, China), Transfer (Chongqing, China - Chongqing Port, China)

Included Activities

Visit Eling Park Visit observation tower Transfer to port

Landmarks

Eling Park

08Yangzi River Cruise

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner

Transport

Sailing (Chongqing, China - Yichang, China)

Included Activities

Cruise through Qutang Gorge Cruise through Wu Gorge (Witch's Gorge) Cruise through western part of Xiling Gorge Excursion to famous village near Fengdu Boat ride through small tributary gorges in nature reserve Visit Shibaozhai (Jewel Fortress)

Landmarks

Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge (Witch's Gorge) Xiling Gorge Shibaozhai (Jewel Fortress) Three Gorges Dam

09Yichang to Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Train (Yichang, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai Railway Station, China - Shanghai, China)

Included Activities

Tour Yangtze River Dam

Landmarks

Three Gorges Dam

10Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Walking (Shanghai, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai, China)

Included Activities

Visit the Bund waterfront Explore Nanjing Road shopping district Visit Urban Planning Museum Visit Classic Garden of Yu the Official

Optional Activities

Evening visit to Tianzifeng neighborhood with traditional houses, boutiques, galleries, and cafes

Landmarks

The Bund Nanjing Road Urban Planning Museum Classic Garden of Yu the Official Tianzifeng

11Shanghai to Germany

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Pudong Airport, China), Flight (Shanghai, China - Germany)

Included Activities

Transfer to airport via Transrapid (Maglev)

Landmarks

Pudong Airport

Plan your next step

Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 3,281.00 per person

Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.

Price based on Double Room

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