China Highlights with Yangtze River Cruise and Guilin
This 14-day small-group trip links Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Chongqing, the Yangtze River, Yichang and Shanghai. It combines major city sights with river and mountain scenery, using a mix of guided touring, rail and flights. In Beijing, visit the Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Hutongs and the Mutianyu Great Wall. In Xi'an, see the city wall and the Terracotta Warriors before flying to Guilin for the Longji Rice Terraces, Ping'an Village and a Li River cruise to Yangshuo. The journey continues by rail to Chongqing, then aboard a Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges before ending in Shanghai.
Key details
14 days
13 nights
Route
China
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
14 days
Travel style
Small groups
Market
Global
Highlights
- Small-group travel
- City and culture focus
- Family-friendly pace
- Group tour format
Itinerary
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Beijing
Arrival in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for rest after your flight.No meals - 2
Beijing
Beijing city sights
Visit the Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Hutongs. The day includes a local lunch and time to see daily life in the old neighborhoods.Breakfast, lunch - 3
Beijing
Mutianyu Great Wall
Travel to Mutianyu to visit one of the best-known sections of the Great Wall. Return to Beijing with a stop for outside views of the Bird Nest and Water Cube.Breakfast, lunch
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Centrally located 4-star hotels with private bathrooms
- Daily breakfast
- Selected lunches and dinners as listed in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to the listed attractions
- High-speed rail in second class from Beijing to Xi'an
- Flight from Xi'an to Guilin in economy class
- High-speed rail in second class from Guilin to Chongqing
- High-speed rail in first class from Yichang to Shanghai
- Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
- Yangtze River cruise from Chongqing to Yichang
- Shared transfers during the tour
- English-speaking guide service in each city and cruise shore excursions in English where applicable
What's not included
- International airfare or train fare to enter or leave China
- China entry visa fee
- Meals, tours and activities not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides, drivers, escorts and bellmen
- Yangtze River cruise service charge
- Personal expenses
- Single room supplement
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.