A journey worth discovering
The experience
Best of China with Yangtze Cruise (Small Groups, 2027), a 14 days tour from Beijing to Juyongguan, Beijing and 13 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Dinner (Typical northern Chinese dishes)
Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Hotel (Novotel Peace)
Breakfast
Hotel (Novotel Peace)
City tour of Beijing including Tiananmen Square, Great Hall of the People, and Forbidden City Visit Temple of Heaven
Ride the subway to explore the city Browse Wangfujing's snack street Walk past illuminated landmarks along Chang'an Avenue Legend of Kung Fu Show
Tiananmen Square Great Hall of the People Forbidden City Temple of Heaven
Breakfast, Dinner (Peking duck, Beijing's signature imperial dish)
Hotel (Novotel Peace)
Walk Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China Visit jade workshop Peking duck dinner Stroll through Qianmen night market
Visit Summer Palace Climb Jingshan Park for city views Traditional foot massage rooted in Chinese reflexology
Great Wall of China - Juyongguan Section Summer Palace Jingshan Park Qianmen Night Market
Breakfast, Lunch (Home-style Beijing dishes with local family)
Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)
Hotel (Wyndham Grand Xi'an South)
Rickshaw ride through Beijing hutong lanes Small Group Exclusive visit to tea house with introduction to Chinese tea Be My Guest experience with local family for home-style Beijing lunch High-speed train to Xi'an
Walk ancient city walls Visit Drum and Bell towers Try Xi'an's famous dumplings Walk through Muslim Quarter night market with tastings and local beer
Drum and Bell Towers Muslim Quarter
Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese noodles, a regional staple dish)
Hotel (Wyndham Grand Xi'an South)
Visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses Chinese noodle lunch Visit Wild Goose Pagoda and temple complex
Relax at hotel Grab food with fellow Small Group travelers Tang Dynasty Show with dinner
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Wild Goose Pagoda
Breakfast
Train (Xi'an, China - Chengdu, China)
Hotel (Rhombus Park Aura)
Dive into Culture experience - tai chi lesson in city park with Local Specialist High-speed train to Chengdu
Visit People's Park for tea Wander Kuanzhai Alley Wander Jinli Ancient Street Try classic Sichuan dishes in local restaurant Sichuan Opera performance with music, costume and face-changing scenes
People's Park Kuanzhai Alley Jinli Ancient Street
Breakfast, Dinner (Sichuan cuisine prepared during cooking class with small group)
Hotel (Rhombus Park Aura)
Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding with Local Specialist Dive into Culture cooking class at Sichuan Cuisine Museum Prepare and enjoy Sichuan cuisine dinner with small group
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Sichuan Cuisine Museum
Breakfast, Dinner (Chongqing hotpot at local restaurant)
Train (Chengdu, China - Chongqing, China)
Hotel (Victoria Cruise Anna)
Walk through Chengdu's People's Park Train to Chongqing City orientation with Travel Director including Liziba and Jiefangbei area Chongqing hotpot dinner at local restaurant Board Yangtze River cruise
People's Park Liziba Jiefangbei Hongyadong
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel (Victoria Cruise Anna)
Shore excursion to Mountain Shuanggui near Fengdu or Shibaozhai with wooden pagoda
Visit Fengdu's 'Ghost City' with temples and shrines Romance of the Three Kingdoms show with stunts, acrobatics and visual effects
Mountain Shuanggui Shibaozhai Fengdu Ghost City
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Sailing (Yangtze River, China - Goddess Stream, China)
Hotel (Victoria Cruise Anna)
Journey through Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge Small motorboat exploration of Goddess Stream Captain's Farewell Dinner Show of local music, singing and dancing
Visit White Emperor City Climb Chijia Mountain's peak for views of Qutang Gorge
White Emperor City Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Xiling Gorge Chijia Mountain Goddess Stream
Breakfast
Flight (Yichang, China - Shanghai, China)
Hotel (The Kunlun Jing An)
View Three Gorges Dam from cruise ship Flight to Shanghai Visit 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower for panoramic city views
Find local spot for classic Shanghai dishes Explore bars and restaurants nearby Dinner at Spacelab space-themed restaurant
Three Gorges Dam Jin Mao Tower
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel (The Kunlun Jing An)
City tour starting at the Bund Visit silk factory Walk through Yu Garden with classical pavilions, ponds and rockeries Visit Jade Buddha Temple Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe performance
Find own lunch and explore Old Town
The Bund Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with small group to celebrate journey through China)
Hotel (The Kunlun Jing An)
Return to the Bund Shop along Nanjing Road Wander the lanes of Tianzifang Walk between towers in Pudong Visit Shanghai Museum and former Jewish Ghetto Travel to Zhujiajiao water town with stone bridges and narrow lanes, lunch in local restaurant
The Bund Nanjing Road Tianzifang Pudong Shanghai Museum Former Jewish Ghetto Zhujiajiao Water Town
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)
Transfer to airport
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