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13 Days Spectacular China With Yangtze Cruise Small Group Tour (Max 16)

13 daysFrom BeijingTo ShanghaiTravel agency UME Travel Co. Ltd

The experience

Find your way through China.

13 Days Spectacular China With Yangtze Cruise Small Group Tour (Max 16), a 13 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Guilin and 3 destinations.

Multi-day tourCity & CultureFamilyGroupFully GuidedChristmas & New YearAll Ages Welcome
Travel style
Small-group tour
Guide language
English
Age range
All ages
Duration
13 days
Starts in
Beijing
Ends in
Shanghai
Travel agency
UME Travel Co. Ltd

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Beijing
  2. Xi'an
  3. Guilin
  4. Yangshuo
  5. Yangtze
  6. Shanghai

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Beijing

Transport

Transfer (Beijing Airport/Train Station, China - Beijing, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)

Optional Activities

Explore Beijing independently around your hotel area

02Beijing

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Transport

Transfer (Hotel, Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Beijing), Walking (Tiananmen Square, Beijing - Forbidden City, Beijing), Walking (Forbidden City, Beijing - Jingshan Park, Beijing), Transfer (Jingshan Park, Beijing - Summer Palace, Beijing)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)

Included Activities

Tiananmen Square visit Forbidden City guided tour with entrance fee Jingshan Park visit for panoramic views Summer Palace visit and leisurely stroll through gardens and grounds

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Summer Palace

03Beijing

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Great Wall at Mutianyu, China), Transfer (Base of Great Wall at Mutianyu, China - 14th watchtower, Great Wall at Mutianyu, China), Transfer (Great Wall at Mutianyu, China - Beijing, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)

Included Activities

Great Wall at Mutianyu cable car ascent to 14th watchtower Mutianyu Great Wall hiking on western route with watchtower visits Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) exterior photo opportunity Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center) exterior photo opportunity

Landmarks

Great Wall at Mutianyu Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center)

04Beijing to Xian

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

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

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)

05Xian

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Transport

Transfer (Xian, China - Terracotta Army Museum, China), Transfer (Terracotta Army Museum, China - Ancient City Wall, Xian), Walking (Ancient City Wall, Xian - Bell Tower, Xian)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)

Included Activities

Terracotta Army Museum visit Terracotta Warriors pit viewing (Pit 1 with over 6,000 figures and Pit 2 with approximately 1,300 warriors) Ancient City Wall of Xian visit with leisurely walk on wall Bell Tower visit

Optional Activities

Musical fountain performance and square dancing viewing at Bell & Drum Tower Square (Zhongulou Square)

Landmarks

Terracotta Army Museum Ancient City Wall of Xian Bell Tower

06Xian to Guilin

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Xian, China - Xian Airport, China), Flight (Xian Airport, China - Guilin Airport, China), Transfer (Guilin Airport, China - Guilin, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Mercure Guilin High-tech Zone Hotel)

Included Activities

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda visit Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street) exploration

Landmarks

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street)

07Guilin to Yangshuo

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Simple local Chinese cuisine served on the Li River cruise)

Transport

Transfer (Guilin, China - Li River pier, Guilin), Sailing (Guilin, China - Yangshuo, China), Transfer (Yangshuo dock, China - Yangshuo town, China), Cycling (Yangshuo hotel, China - Yangshuo countryside, China), Walking (Yangshuo town, China - West Street, Yangshuo)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Mehood Hotel (Yangshuo Wubu Small Town))

Included Activities

Li River cruise sightseeing trip from Guilin to Yangshuo (4.5 hours) Yangshuo countryside exploration

Optional Activities

Rent an electric scooter to explore the countryside (available at additional fee)

Landmarks

Li River West Street

08Guilin to Chongqing

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Yangshuo, China - Guilin, China), Train (Guilin Train Station, China - Chongqing Train Station, China), Transfer (Chongqing Train Station, China - Chaotianmen Port, Chongqing)

Accommodation

Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)

Included Activities

Elephant Trunk Hill visit Reed Flute Cave visit with stalactite and stalagmite viewing

Landmarks

Elephant Trunk Hill Reed Flute Cave

09Yangtze River

Meals

Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board the cruise), Lunch, Dinner

Transport

Sailing (Previous location, Yangtze River - Fengdu Ghost City area, Yangtze River), Transfer (Cruise ship, Yangtze River - Fengdu Ghost City, China)

Accommodation

Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)

Included Activities

Yangtze River cruise sailing Fengdu Ghost City shore excursion with local English-speaking guide

Optional Activities

Shibaozhai Pagoda excursion (available at extra cost) Relax onboard and participate in cruise-designed activities

Landmarks

Yangtze River Fengdu Ghost City Shibaozhai Pagoda

10Yangtze River

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Party dinner with fellow passengers)

Transport

Sailing (Previous location, Yangtze River - Three Gorges area, Yangtze River), Transfer (Cruise ship, Yangtze River - Shennv Stream, China)

Accommodation

Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)

Included Activities

Yangtze River cruise through Qutang Gorge Yangtze River cruise through Wuxia Gorge Yangtze River cruise through Xiling Gorge Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream) shore excursion with small boat sailing Captain's Farewell Party and dinner with fellow passengers

Optional Activities

Local Tujia ethnic guide singing and dancing performance

Landmarks

Qutang Gorge Kui Gate Wuxia Gorge Xiling Gorge Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream)

11Yangtze River to Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Maoping Port, China - Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal, China), Transfer (Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal, China - Yichang Train Station, China), Train (Yichang Train Station, China - Shanghai Train Station, China), Transfer (Shanghai Train Station, China - Downtown Shanghai, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)

Included Activities

Three Gorges Dam viewing

Optional Activities

Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift experience (available at extra cost) for close-up view of the dam

Landmarks

Three Gorges Dam

12Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai hotel, China - Shanghai Tower, Pudong Area, Shanghai), Transfer (Shanghai Tower base, Shanghai - 118th floor, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai), Transfer (Shanghai Tower, Shanghai - Shanghai Museum, Shanghai), Transfer (Shanghai Museum, Shanghai - Yu Garden, Shanghai), Walking (Yu Garden, Shanghai - Yuyuan Bazaar, Shanghai), Transfer (Yuyuan Bazaar, Shanghai - Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai), Walking (Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai - The Bund, Shanghai)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)

Included Activities

Shanghai Tower ascent with ride on world's fastest elevators to 118th floor "Top of Shanghai Observatory" Shanghai Museum guided tour with Chinese art collection and Bronze and Ceramics Exhibition Hall Yu Garden leisurely stroll and exploration Yuyuan Bazaar exploration

Optional Activities

Local snack tasting at Yuyuan Bazaar Shopping for traditional crafts and art at Yuyuan Bazaar Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street shopping and dining

Landmarks

Shanghai Tower Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Yuyuan Bazaar Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street The Bund

13Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport/Train Station, China)

Optional Activities

Explore Shanghai independently Trip extension to other Asia destinations (optional)

Plan your next step

Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 3,180.00 per person

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

Price based on Twin Room

Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.

Start dateEnd dateReference priceLanguage
4 Nov 202616 Nov 2026USD 3180.00English
11 Nov 202623 Nov 2026USD 3180.00English
18 Nov 202630 Nov 2026USD 3180.00English
25 Nov 20267 Dec 2026USD 3180.00English
2 Dec 202614 Dec 2026USD 3180.00English
9 Dec 202621 Dec 2026USD 3180.00English
16 Dec 202628 Dec 2026USD 3180.00English
23 Dec 20264 Jan 2027USD 3180.00English

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