A journey worth discovering
The experience
Shanghai & Yangtze Cruise - 16 days, a 16 days tour from Shanghai to Beijing, Luoyang and 7 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Transfer (Shanghai Pudong or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, China - Shanghai, China)
Explore historic neighborhoods of Shanghai Visit the Bund Visit Yu Garden
The Bund Yu Garden
Breakfast
Flight (Shanghai, China - Beijing, China)
Welcome meeting in Beijing
Explore Houhai Lake area with bars and restaurants Explore Beijing's modern skyline around CBD area Evening stroll in Temple of Heaven Park
Houhai Lake Temple of Heaven Park
Breakfast, Dinner (Peking roast duck dinner, traditionally enjoyed wrapped in thin pancakes with spring onions and hoisin sauce)
Visit Tiananmen Square (exterior of Chairman Mao's tomb) Enter the Forbidden City Explore Beijing's hutongs Stroll Wangfujing Pedestrian Street Peking roast duck dinner
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
Scenic hike along Huanghuacheng Great Wall Chinese acrobatic performance
Huanghuacheng Great Wall Great Wall of China
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
Train (Beijing, China - Luoyang, China)
High-speed train journey Beijing to Luoyang (2nd class) Visit Longmen Caves Stroll Old City Shizi Street
Sample local foods on Old City Shizi Street
Longmen Caves
Dinner (Local restaurant dinner featuring Luoyang cuisine)
Visit Xiyuan Park Visit Shaolin Monastery Martial arts performance at Shaolin Monastery Dinner at local restaurant
Join morning activities in Xiyuan Park
Xiyuan Park Shaolin Monastery
Dinner (Dumpling-making experience and dinner with dumpling dishes and refreshing drink)
Train (Luoyang, China - Xi'an, China)
Bike ride or leisurely walk on Xi'an City Wall Explore Xi'an's Muslim Quarter Shadow puppetry show at Gao Family courtyard Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda Dumpling-making experience and dinner
Xi'an City Wall Gao Family Courtyard Small Wild Goose Pagoda Xi'an Museum
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
Train (Xi'an, China - Chengdu, China)
Visit Terracotta Army and Warriors Visit Terracotta Warrior Factory High-speed train Xi'an to Chengdu (2nd class)
Terracotta Army
Breakfast, Dinner (Hotpot dinner featuring Chengdu's specialty combination of spiciness and numbing flavors)
Transfer (Chengdu, China - Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, China)
Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Visit panda nursery Explore Wenshu Monastery Visit Jinli Street Visit Wuhou Memorial Temple Hotpot dinner
Tea and vegetarian food at Wenshu Monastery teahouse
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Wenshu Monastery Jinli Street Wuhou Memorial Temple
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Chengdu, China - Leshan, China)
Visit Great Buddha of Leshan Boat ride on Minjiang River
Stop at ancient town of Huanglongxi Sichuan Opera performance at Shufengyayun Theatre
Great Buddha of Leshan Minjiang River Huanglongxi
Breakfast
Train (Chengdu, China - Chongqing, China), Sailing (Chongqing, China - Yangtze River, China)
High-speed train Chengdu to Chongqing (2nd class) Yangtze River Cruise boarding
Yangtze River
Sailing (Chongqing, China - Yichang, China)
Shore excursion to Jade Emperor Scenic Area Visit Three Gorges (Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Xiling Gorge) Leisurely excursion through Goddess Stream
Alternative excursion to Shibaozhai (depending on river conditions) Alternative excursion to Shennong Stream gorges (if river conditions permit)
Jade Emperor Scenic Area Fengdu Shibaozhai Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Xiling Gorge Goddess Stream Shennong Stream
Transfer (Yangtze River, China - Yichang, China), Train (Yichang, China - Shanghai, China)
Three Gorges Dam tour High-speed train Yichang to Shanghai
Three Gorges Dam
Breakfast
Full Day City Tour of Shanghai's cultural and historical treasures Visit Yu Garden Visit Jade Buddha Temple Full Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town Full Day Tour to Suzhou Explore Shanghai's vibrant attractions and neighborhoods
Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple Zhujiajiao Water Town Suzhou
Breakfast
Plan your next step
From USD 4,296.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | USD 4500.00 | English |
| 5 Mar 2027 | 20 Mar 2027 | USD 4512.00 | English |
| 19 Mar 2027 | 3 Apr 2027 | USD 4512.00 | English |
| 26 Mar 2027 | 10 Apr 2027 | USD 4512.00 | English |
| 9 Apr 2027 | 24 Apr 2027 | USD 4512.00 | English |
| 23 Apr 2027 | 8 May 2027 | USD 4512.00 | English |
| 30 Apr 2027 | 15 May 2027 | USD 4512.00 | English |
| 21 May 2027 | 5 Jun 2027 | USD 4296.00 | English |
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