Majestic China & Yangtze River

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Join us on an epic 12 night journey to China to see the best of this vast and intriguing nation, past and present. Experience the bustling capital of Beijing where skyscrapers tower over ancient hutongs, visit the awe-inspiring Great Wall, and sail along the storied Yangtze River on a luxury cruise boat. Cap your adventures with a visit to the 2,000 year old ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • A cruise along the dramatic landscapes of the majestic Yangtze River highlights this journey through China´s “Golden Triangle Cities"
    • Visit the Great Wall, which is one of the man-built architectures that can be seen from the low orbit of the earth.
    • Visit to Tiananmen Square, the world-famous and historic Tiananmen Square, or “Gate of Heavenly Peace”. Located in the heart of Beijing
    • Visit one of the three towns (depending on local river conditions): Shibaozhai, Fengdu, or Wanzhou.Shibaozhai's main attraction is a majestic 12-story tall wooden pagoda, built 400 years ago without use of a single nail.
    • Spend the day free or take the tour to witness the famous "Terra Cotta Warriors."
    • Visit the Shanghai Museum and view the exhibits of ancient Chinese art. Designed by a local Shanghai Architect

What's this trip about?

    Join us on an epic 12 night journey to China to see the best of this vast and intriguing nation, past and present. Experience the bustling capital of Beijing where skyscrapers tower over ancient hutongs, visit the awe-inspiring Great Wall, and sail along the storied Yangtze River on a luxury cruise boat. Cap your adventures with a visit to the 2,000 year old Terracotta Army at Xian and time in energetic Shanghai, China’s powerhouse. Discover the best of China with Affordable World Tours.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBeijing
End CityShanghai

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Asia
  • China

Attractions

  • Beijing
  • Chongqing
  • Great Wall of China
  • Shanghai
  • Xian
  • Yangtze River

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • River cruise
  • Sailing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Trip includes

    • Transpacific air tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO)
    • Fuel surcharges on airlines tickets
    • Round trip airport transfers
    • Luxury hotel accommodations
    • Professional English-speaking guide
    • Sightseeing places as indicated in the itinerary
    • Daily hotel breakfast
    • Land only package includes China domestic flights (Beijing -> Yichang, Chongqi -Xian -> Shanghai)

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Itinerary

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Day 1 & 2: USA - Beijing

Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing or similar

Depart from the US and head overseas for an adventure of a lifetime. Spend the night aboard as the jetliner glides across the International Date Line.

Our local guide is there to greet us as we arriv...

Day 3: Beijing

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing or similar

Spend the day free or take the tour to visit the Great Wall, which is one of the man-built architectures that can be seen from the low orbit of the earth. The Great Wall is a massive...

Day 4:Beijing

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:The Great Wall Hotel Beijing or similar

Today, we start our Beijing Capital tour with Qianmen Street. Qianmen Street was a commercial and entertainment hub due to its convenient location, connecting the Imperial Palace with...

Day 5: Beijing-Yichang-Yangtze River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Victoria Anna

Board a short flight to Yichang,the cultural and economic center of the western Hubei Province. Upon arrival , we board our ship sets for our Yangtze River adventure.

Day 6: Yangtze River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise , Lunch , Dinner at Local Restaurant

Accommodation: Victoria Anna

Arrive at Sandouping, you can stay on board and rest or take the optional shore excursion to explore the Three Gorges Dam Site, located in the middle...

Day 7: Yangtze River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise , Lunch , Dinner at Local Restaurant

Accommodation:Victoria Anna

Depending on the weather today, enjoy a memorable excursion to cruise along the serenely beautiful gorges of the Goddess Stream or Shennong Stream, tw...

Day 8: Yangtze River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise , Lunch , Dinner at Local Restaurant

Accommodation:Victoria Anna

Today, you can choose to stay on board or go ashore to visit either the Jade Emperor scenic area near Fengdu or the extraordinary Shibaozhai pagoda*, ...

Day 9: Yangtze River Cruise-Chongqing-Xian

Meals: Breakfast , Breakfast at hotel or on cruise

Accommodation: Grand Noble Xian or similar

Our Yangtze River journey comes to an end as we dock in Chongqing, a scenic cliff-side city that overlooks the conflunece of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Tra...

Day 10: Xian

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:Grand Noble Xian or similar

Spend the day free or take the tour to witness the famous "Terra Cotta Warriors." The serendipitous discovery of the Terra Cotta Warriors in 1974 has drawn throngs of visitors to Xian each year, ...

Day 11: Xian-Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:Pullman Shanghai Jing'an Hotel or Similar

Board a flight to Shanghai, the largest metropolitan center of China. She is a bright pearl at the mouth of the Yangtze River and China's largest economic center.

Day 12: Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pullman Shanghai Jing'an Hotel or Similar

This morning, we visit the Shanghai Museum and view the exhibits of ancient Chinese art. Designed by a local Shanghai Architect, the current building was completed in 1993 and rese...

Day 13: Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pullman Shanghai Jing'an Hotel or Similar

Spend the day free at leisure or take an optional excursion to the charming water village of Suzhou. Suzhou, often known as the “Venice of the Orient”, is a historic city located a...

Day 14: Shanghai-USA

Meals: Breakfast

All good things come to an end. Board a return flight back home and bid farewell to China.

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Price From $1,999
Price per day$143
Single supplement (single occupancy)$700
Last Updated: 10/16/2019

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Welcome to AffordableWorld.com! Our vacation packages include air, luxury hotel accommodations, airport and ground transfers, daily breakfast, as well as guided sightseeing tours. They also let you shape your time in each destination to suit you. Select from our optional tours and be as busy or relaxed as you wish – the choice is yours. Whether you are looking for a tour to China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Greece, or a multi-country vacation, Affordable World takes care of everything from behind the scenes, from the tiniest detail of your vacation logistics to every little luxury at your sumptuous hotel. So much so that all you need to do is relax, enjoy, explore and fully take in what matters – your exotic destination. We believe the best tours combine comprehensive itineraries with sightseeing, top hotels and excellent value. So we’re proud to be one of the few travel companies to offer exactly this blend. And although it’s an overworked phrase, we are passionate about travel, leaving no detail untouched to ensure you enjoy the most fulfilling and seamless travel experience.

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We believe the best tours combine comprehensive itineraries with extensive inclusive sightseeing, top hotels and excellent value. So we’re proud to be one of the few travel companies to offer exactly this blend. And although it’s an overworked phrase, we are passionate about travel, leaving no detail untouched to ensure you enjoy the most fulfilling and seamless travel experience.

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    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

,Your included accommodation will be at one of the below hotels or a hotel of a similar category; we will notify you of your final hotel list before departure. Classic Category Accommodation Beijing: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing or similar Yichang - Chongqing 5D4N: Victoria Anna Xian: Grand Noble Xian or similar Shanghai: Pullman Shanghai Jing'an Hotel or Similar
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Meals Included

12 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities

Extension to Hong Kong is available

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