A journey worth discovering
The experience
13 Days China Icons & Yangtze Cruise, a 13 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Guilin and 5 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Beijing, China (Beijing Capital International Airport)
Transfer (Beijing Capital International Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan), Hotel 4* (Beijing Xinqiao Hotel), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel)
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan), Hotel 4* (Beijing Xinqiao Hotel), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel)
Guided tour of Tian'anmen Square Guided exploration of the Forbidden City Panoramic views from Jingshan Park Walk through Houhai neighbourhood and Nanluoguxiang hutong district Traditional tea-house visit
Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Houhai Nanluoguxiang
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan), Hotel 4* (Beijing Xinqiao Hotel), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel)
Guided tour of Temple of Heaven Visit to jade-carving workshop Exploration of Mutianyu Great Wall watchtowers and mountain views Exterior photography of Bird's Nest National Stadium Exterior photography of Water Cube
Cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall
Temple of Heaven Mutianyu Great Wall Bird's Nest National Stadium Water Cube
Breakfast, Lunch
Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)
Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi’an East Street), Hotel 4* (Grand Mercure Xi’an on Renmin Square), Hotel 5* (Sofitel Xi’an on Renmin Square)
Guided exploration of Summer Palace Scenic boat ride on Kunming Lake
Summer Palace Kunming Lake
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi’an East Street), Hotel 4* (Grand Mercure Xi’an on Renmin Square), Hotel 5* (Sofitel Xi’an on Renmin Square)
Guided tour of Terracotta Warriors excavation halls Visit to pottery workshop Guided tour of Bell Tower Guided tour of Gao Family Courtyard with traditional architecture, paper-cutting and shadow puppetry demonstrations Exploration of Muslim Quarter
Terracotta Warriors Bell Tower Gao Family Courtyard Muslim Quarter
Breakfast, Lunch
Flight (Xi'an, China - Guilin, China)
Hotel 3* (Hampton by Hilton Guilin Xiufeng), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center), Hotel 5* (Sheraton Guilin Hotel)
Guided tour of Ancient City Wall Guided tour of Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and northern square Guided tour of Han Yang Ling Mausoleum
Ancient City Wall Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Han Yang Ling Mausoleum
Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch aboard Li River cruise)
Sailing (Guilin, China - Yangshuo, China)
Hotel 3* (Hampton by Hilton Guilin Xiufeng), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center), Hotel 5* (Sheraton Guilin Hotel)
Deluxe Li River cruise with buffet lunch Walk along West Street in Yangshuo Bicycle ride through Yulong countryside
Li River Yangshuo West Street Yulong River
Breakfast, Lunch
Train (Guilin, China - Chongqing, China), Transfer (Chongqing railway station, China - Chaotianmen Wharf, Chongqing, China), Sailing (Chaotianmen Wharf, Chongqing, China - Yangtze River, China)
Berth / Cabin (Victoria Cruise)
Guided tour of Reed Flute Cave Visit to Elephant Trunk Hill
Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill Chaotianmen Wharf
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Berth / Cabin (Victoria Cruise)
Included shore excursion to Shibaozhai with visit to riverside pagoda and historic temple complex
Optional excursion in Fengdu region (subject to ship's operating schedule)
Shibaozhai Fengdu
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing (Yangtze River, China - Goddess Stream, China)
Berth / Cabin (Victoria Cruise)
Navigation through Qutang Gorge Navigation through Wu Gorge Included excursion along Goddess Stream aboard smaller boat
Optional visit to White Emperor City (subject to availability)
Three Gorges Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Goddess Stream White Emperor City
Breakfast
Transfer (Maoping Cruise Terminal, Yichang, China - Yichang railway station, China), Train (Yichang, China - Shanghai, China)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai)
Guided visit to Three Gorges Dam site
Three Gorges Dam Maoping Cruise Terminal
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai)
Walk through Shikumen lanes in Old Shanghai Stroll along the Bund Guided tour of Yu Garden Visit to Jade Buddha Temple Visit to silk museum Exploration of Lujiazui and riverside promenade Ascent of Shanghai Tower for panoramic views
ERA Acrobatic Show (evening)
Shikumen The Bund Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple Lujiazui Shanghai Tower
Shanghai, China (Shanghai Pudong International Airport)
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China)
Maglev train experience to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Plan your next step
From USD 3,890.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Double Room
Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.
| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | USD 4040.00 | English |
| 3 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | USD 4040.00 | English |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | USD 4040.00 | English |
| 5 Nov 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 | USD 4040.00 | English |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | USD 4040.00 | English |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | USD 4040.00 | English |
| 8 Nov 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | USD 4040.00 | English |
| 9 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | USD 4040.00 | English |
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