A journey worth discovering
The experience
15 Day China Uncovered with Yangtze River & Chengdu Closed, a 15 days tour from Shanghai to Suzhou, Beijing and 8 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Hostel (Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao - Handwritten Collection)
Take a gentle stroll around your neighbourhood to get your bearings Explore Shanghai at your own pace
Breakfast
Hostel (Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao - Handwritten Collection)
Stroll along The Bund, Shanghai's historic waterfront Explore Xintiandi district and its Shikumen laneways Learn about Shanghai's unique architectural heritage
Explore Shanghai independently in the afternoon
The Bund Xintiandi Huangpu River
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Suzhou, China), Train (Suzhou, China - Beijing, China)
Hostel (Wyndham Beijing North)
Discover the elegance of Suzhou's Master of the Nets Garden Learn the secrets of silk at a traditional workshop
Master of the Nets Garden
Breakfast, Lunch (Beijing Copper Hot Pot - Cooked over charcoal fire in a copper pot with thin mutton slices blanched in clear soup and served with sesame paste dipping sauce for an authentic and rich flavor)
Hostel (Wyndham Beijing North)
Stand in historic Tiananmen Square Walk through the Forbidden City, a UNESCO-listed imperial treasure
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Juyongguan Pass, China), Transfer (Juyongguan Pass, China - Beijing, China)
Hostel (Wyndham Beijing North)
Learn about jade craftsmanship at a traditional workshop Walk along the storied Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass Visit the Summer Palace
Select your own jade keepsake at the jade factory
Juyongguan Pass Great Wall of China Summer Palace
Breakfast
Hostel (Wyndham Beijing North)
Discover the practices of traditional Chinese medicine Visit the Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven
Breakfast
Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)
Hostel (Titan Times Hotel - Xi'an)
Explore the Muslim Quarter near the hotel for street food and local atmosphere
Muslim Quarter
Breakfast
Hostel (Titan Times Hotel - Xi'an)
Discover the magnificent Terracotta Warriors Explore the elegant Small Wild Goose Pagoda Visit Yongxingfang
Experience Chinese calligraphy interactive sessions at Yongxingfang
Terracotta Warriors Small Wild Goose Pagoda Yongxingfang
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant before cruise embarkation)
Flight (Xi'an, China - Yichang, China), Transfer (Yichang Airport, China - Yichang, China), Sailing (Yichang, China - Yangtze River, China)
Hostel (Yangtze Gold 5)
Welcome briefing on board the cruise ship
Leisure time in Yichang before cruise embarkation
Xi'an Yichang Yangtze River
Breakfast, Dinner (Captain's Welcome Banquet)
Hostel (Yangtze Gold 5)
Visit to the Three Gorges Dam site
Optional morning tour or leisure at your own pace Tribe of Three Gorges (CNY 290pp) Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift (CNY 290pp)
Three Gorges Dam
Breakfast
Hostel (Yangtze Gold 5)
Gain perspective of the Yangtze River from Qutang, Lesser Three Gorges and Wu gorges Explore the hanging coffins, Ancient Plank Road and Mangling Stairway
White Emperor City (CNY 252pp) - involves some stair climbing Mini Three Gorges (CNY 325pp) and Dachang Ancient Town (CNY 150pp), two sites package (CNY 280pp)
Shennong Stream Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Lesser Three Gorges White Emperor City Dachang Ancient Town
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell banquet dinner)
Hostel (Yangtze Gold 5)
Fengdu Ghost City
Mount Shuanggui (CNY 150pp) - over 20 historic pagodas, towers, pavilions, and temples with views and cultural heritage
Fengdu Ghost City Mount Shuanggui
Breakfast
Transfer (Chongqing, China - Chongqing Train Station, China), Train (Chongqing, China - Chengdu, China)
Hostel (Voco Chengdu Jiuyanqiao by IHG)
Relax at the hotel Explore Chengdu city
Breakfast, Lunch (Chengdu hot pot with communal spiced broth and select-your-own ingredients)
Hostel (Voco Chengdu Jiuyanqiao by IHG)
Meet China's treasure, the panda at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre Feast on Chengdu's popular dish, hot pot
Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre
Plan your next step
From USD 3,233.00 per person
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Price based on Double Room
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