Set off on the 15-day China Group Tour with Yangtze River Cruise and discover the full spectrum of China’s beauty and heritage. Stroll through the vibrant streets of Hong Kong and Macau, walk among the serene rice paddies of Yangshuo - often called China’s most beautiful countryside - and explore the terraced fields of the Dragon’s Backbone while meeting local minority communities. Cruise the legendary Yangtze River, marvel at the breathtaking Three Gorges, and witness the engineering wonder of the world’s most powerful dam. Experience timeless icons like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Terra-Cotta Warriors, then contrast them with the futuristic skyline of Shanghai and the charm of the South’s most picturesque Water Town. This journey is your chance to see China from every angle – cultural, natural, and modern – and to experience one of the most comprehensive China tours available.
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Tour itinerary:
Upon your arrival in Hong Kong, our guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. We aim to give you a good first impression of China.
Check in time 14:00, if you arrive early today, we can suggest some tour for you to explore the city by yourself.
Check in time 14:00, if you arrive early today, we can suggest some tour for you to explore the city by yourself.
Free day on your own to enjoy the leisure time in Hongkong.
Here is the highlight sightseeing for you to reference: Victoria Peak with tram, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and Victoria Harbour. Repulse Bay, a picturesque coastal area, is famous for its sandy beach, upscale residences, and the iconic Kwun Yam Shrine, creating a serene escape just a short drive from the city center. The Aberdeen fishing village,The high-rises framing the harbour and the ultra-modern yachts moored not far away complete this picture of contrasts.
Overnight in Hongkong.
Here is the highlight sightseeing for you to reference: Victoria Peak with tram, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and Victoria Harbour. Repulse Bay, a picturesque coastal area, is famous for its sandy beach, upscale residences, and the iconic Kwun Yam Shrine, creating a serene escape just a short drive from the city center. The Aberdeen fishing village,The high-rises framing the harbour and the ultra-modern yachts moored not far away complete this picture of contrasts.
Overnight in Hongkong.
Breakfast in hotel, then take high-speed railway to Guilin (around 3hrs). Upon arrival, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to visit Longji Rice terraces and local villages and Long Hair Show in the Yao village.
Longji Rice Terraces, literally Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces, gains its name because the rice terraces resemble a dragon’s scales and the mountain range looks like the backbone of a dragon. It is reputed as one of the most beautiful rice terraces in the world.
Overnight in Guilin.
Longji Rice Terraces, literally Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces, gains its name because the rice terraces resemble a dragon’s scales and the mountain range looks like the backbone of a dragon. It is reputed as one of the most beautiful rice terraces in the world.
Overnight in Guilin.
Breakfast in hotel and transfer to Yangshuo Village，relax in the beautiful countryside and escape into the timeless landscape. Take a 90mins Cruise on Li River at Fuli Pass to get the highlight of Li River. The Li River, named one of the world’s top ten watery wonders by National Geographic Magazine, resembles an emerald ribbon snaking among thousands of karst mountains.
After that, make our way back to Guilin. En route, make a stopover at Xianggong Hill, the best place to overlook the panorama of the Li River, and enjoy a fantastic sunset view.
Overnight in Guilin.
After that, make our way back to Guilin. En route, make a stopover at Xianggong Hill, the best place to overlook the panorama of the Li River, and enjoy a fantastic sunset view.
Overnight in Guilin.
Today, our guide will first take you to explore the Reed Flute Cave, the “State Guest Cave” of China. It has always been a must-visit site for foreign heads of state to visit Guilin, and has received more than 80 of them. In this cave illuminated with colorful neon lights, a dazzling array of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars and stone curtains make up more than 30 landscapes, making it like a magnificent underground palace carved with gems, coral and jade.
The following destination is the Elephant Trunk Hill, the landmark of Guilin located at the confluence of the Taohua River and Li River. As you might expect, it got its name because it looks like a giant elephant with its trunk hanging out to drink water.
Then we take the bullet train to Chongqing (around 4hrs), pick up by the local guide and Then escorted to board the Yangtze cruise ship for a Three-night stay.
Overnight on the ship.
The following destination is the Elephant Trunk Hill, the landmark of Guilin located at the confluence of the Taohua River and Li River. As you might expect, it got its name because it looks like a giant elephant with its trunk hanging out to drink water.
Then we take the bullet train to Chongqing (around 4hrs), pick up by the local guide and Then escorted to board the Yangtze cruise ship for a Three-night stay.
Overnight on the ship.
Enjoy tai chi morning exercise if you would like to (available every day).
Take a shore excursion to Fengdu "Mt.ShuangGui" in the morning.
You could chose to take an optional shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City There are many buildings built according to traditional Chinese geomancy and statues and artwork reflecting Chinese people's imaginations of the netherworld. Enjoy the cultural activities on the ship in the afternoon and a night show – War Fires of the Three Kingdoms (optional) after dinner.
Overnight on the ship.
FB with buffet breakfast& Lunch& Dinner will be included.
Take a shore excursion to Fengdu "Mt.ShuangGui" in the morning.
You could chose to take an optional shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City There are many buildings built according to traditional Chinese geomancy and statues and artwork reflecting Chinese people's imaginations of the netherworld. Enjoy the cultural activities on the ship in the afternoon and a night show – War Fires of the Three Kingdoms (optional) after dinner.
Overnight on the ship.
FB with buffet breakfast& Lunch& Dinner will be included.
Today the ship will sail through the splendid Three Gorges. The first is the Qutang Gorge, which is only eight kilometers long but encompasses the most precipitous parts of the gorges. Then the ship will sail into the beautiful Wu Gorge. An excursion between two to three hours long along its tributary, the Shennv Stream, by sampan is arranged for you today. Afterwards, the ship will continue to sail into heavily-shoaled Xiling Gorge.
If you are interested in Chinese calligraphy and history, the optional excursion to White Emperor City is a nice choice. See 10-yuan banknote scenery, calligraphy inscriptions dating back centuries, and a famous fortress.
Enjoy the Crew Cabaret and Talent Show after dinner on the ship.
Overnight on the ship.
FB with buffet breakfast& Lunch& Dinner will be included.
If you are interested in Chinese calligraphy and history, the optional excursion to White Emperor City is a nice choice. See 10-yuan banknote scenery, calligraphy inscriptions dating back centuries, and a famous fortress.
Enjoy the Crew Cabaret and Talent Show after dinner on the ship.
Overnight on the ship.
FB with buffet breakfast& Lunch& Dinner will be included.
This morning, disembark from the ship and we will have an onshore excursion to visit the stunning Three Gorges Dam site, a world-renowned engineering feat built for flood control. Before that, please remember to pack your luggage and check out.
After finishing the excursion, the cruise ship company will drive you to the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang City. Our local guide will meet you there and escort you to the railway station for a bullet train ride to Shanghai (around 7hrs) . Upon your arrival, our guide in Shanghai will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Shanghai.
After finishing the excursion, the cruise ship company will drive you to the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang City. Our local guide will meet you there and escort you to the railway station for a bullet train ride to Shanghai (around 7hrs) . Upon your arrival, our guide in Shanghai will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Shanghai.
Today, first we will go to the Yu Garden, a classical garden initially built by an official to satisfy his parents over 400 years ago. The Dragon Wall, the Nine-Turning Bridge and a pavilion in the middle of the pond make up the highlights of this garden. After that we will walking in the Old Street for some free shopping time. In the afternoon, walking along the Bund, you will learn about Shanghai's rise. Be like a local as you hop on a public ferry among the crowds to cross the Huangpu River and slowly travel from old Shanghai to Shanghai's Pudong New Area. (if the ferry is not available due to weather, public holiday etc., we might change to our car to Pudong area).
Take the fastest elevator in the world and ascend the highest building in Shanghai – the Shanghai Tower. You can enjoy seeing the Oriental Pearl TV Tower below you and get a bird's-eye view of the entire city.
Overnight in Shanghai.
Take the fastest elevator in the world and ascend the highest building in Shanghai – the Shanghai Tower. You can enjoy seeing the Oriental Pearl TV Tower below you and get a bird's-eye view of the entire city.
Overnight in Shanghai.
Transfer to Zhujiajiao Water Town, which is well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1,700 years. It is a little fan-shaped town, being regarded as Shanghai's Venice. Walk over the bridges and by the river, and relax in a rowing boat. This lovely town will make you forget that you are next to a big city.
After Zhujiajiao Water Town, your tour guide and driver will escort you to the airport for flight to Xi'an.
Be met and transferred to hotel in Xi'an.
Overnight in Xi'an.
After Zhujiajiao Water Town, your tour guide and driver will escort you to the airport for flight to Xi'an.
Be met and transferred to hotel in Xi'an.
Overnight in Xi'an.
In the morning, uncover the mysteries of an underground army that dates back to 206 BC at the Terracotta Army Museum. Return to the city area and visit the Muslim Quarter and wander through the alleys to taste the local Muslim cuisine. Discover more of Xi'an visit the Ancient City Wall, which has been guarding the inner city for 600 years. Walking along the wall provides a good view of the city.
Overnight in Xi'an.
Overnight in Xi'an.
We'll take you to the train station for fast train Xi'an/Beijing which is a good way to experience the technological development of China.
Your Beijing guide will meet you and escort you to start the visit in Beijing.
Be amazed by the imperial garden at the Summer Palace. It was originally the imperial court's summer retreat, and still makes a nice place to escape the heat of summer.
Overnight in Beijing.
Your Beijing guide will meet you and escort you to start the visit in Beijing.
Be amazed by the imperial garden at the Summer Palace. It was originally the imperial court's summer retreat, and still makes a nice place to escape the heat of summer.
Overnight in Beijing.
Start your day with the symbol of new China, the Tian'anmen Square. From there you will proceed to the Forbidden City (closed on Monday, will move to other day if this day is Monday), the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palaces with 500 years of history.
Spend a relaxing afternoon in the hutong alleyways. Hutong is the name given to a narrow lane, alley, or small street between rows of single-storey Siheyuan dwelled by Beijingers in the past. During the visit in Hutong, you can take the rickshaws, and also visit the local family to talk with the locals to understand Hutong culture. Where there is such a lane, there is a story.
Enjoy the Beijing Roast Duck for dinner. Watch the exquisite cutting skills of the chef, taste crispy duck skin, and learn how to eat it in the correct way.
Overnight in Beijing.
Spend a relaxing afternoon in the hutong alleyways. Hutong is the name given to a narrow lane, alley, or small street between rows of single-storey Siheyuan dwelled by Beijingers in the past. During the visit in Hutong, you can take the rickshaws, and also visit the local family to talk with the locals to understand Hutong culture. Where there is such a lane, there is a story.
Enjoy the Beijing Roast Duck for dinner. Watch the exquisite cutting skills of the chef, taste crispy duck skin, and learn how to eat it in the correct way.
Overnight in Beijing.
Start your day from the Temple of Heaven, which was where emperors prayed to 'heaven' for a good harvest. You may arrive early to see the locals practicing martial arts and doing other activities that you may never see in your country.
In the afternoon, visit Mutianyu (we only include the entrance fee and leave you the choice for cable cars or cableway or slides for up and down), which is the section ranked top on TripAdvisor among all the Great Wall sections for its picturesque scenery and beautifully-restored architecture. It is about 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing, but the view and experience make it well worth your time.
Overnight in Beijing.
In the afternoon, visit Mutianyu (we only include the entrance fee and leave you the choice for cable cars or cableway or slides for up and down), which is the section ranked top on TripAdvisor among all the Great Wall sections for its picturesque scenery and beautifully-restored architecture. It is about 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing, but the view and experience make it well worth your time.
Overnight in Beijing.
Price includes:
- 11 nights 4* hotel accommodation based on twin share with breakfast with basic rooms;
- 3 nights Yangtze River cruise based on twin shared rooms on the boat and FB;
- Mandatory tips for Yangtze Cruise (around RMB150 per person);
- A/C nice coach for transfers (1-2pax 5-seat car, 3-5pax 7-seat car, 6-9pax 17seat van, 10+pax 33-seat bus);
- Skilled English-speaking guide;
- Entrance for the sites as listed in the program;
- Peking duck dinner as listed in the program;
- Fast trains with second-class seats: Hongkong-Guilin, Guilin-Chongqing, Yichang-Shanghai, Xi'an-Beijing;
- Domestic flight with economy seats: Shanghai-Xi'an;
- 24/7 helpline while you are travelling.
Price doesn't include:
- International flights;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated (USD3 per person per day for guide and driver);
- The others not mentioned above.
Dates & Prices, per person
2025
Mon, 21 Jul - Mon, 4 Aug
Sold out
US$ 3,980
2026
Single supplement: US$ 1,550
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Group size: 1-16 persons
Please note that itinerary and prices are subject to change due to airline and train schedule changes, currency fluctuations and other unforeseeable events.
We strongly recommend NOT to purchase airline tickets for 2026 tours without discussing it with your travel consultant.
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