Day 1
Arrive in Beijing
Arrive and settle into China’s capital.
Tour
Grand China with Yangtze River Cruise
A grand, comfortable China journey combining imperial Beijing, ancient Xi’an, Chengdu’s pandas and teahouses, a Yangtze River cruise through dramatic gorge scenery and a finale in Shanghai.
14 daysBeijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Yangtze River – ShanghaiClassic China, pandas, river cruise, city icons
Why this journey
Highlights
See the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors in one complete route
Meet Chengdu’s panda culture and experience Sichuan teahouse life
Slow down on a Yangtze River cruise through gorge landscapes and river towns
Finish with Shanghai’s Bund, gardens, creative lanes and skyline
Suggested Itinerary
Day by day
This is an inspirational sample route. It can be adjusted for dates, group size, pace and special interests.
Day 2
Forbidden City and old Beijing
Explore Tiananmen, the Forbidden City and hutong neighbourhoods.
Day 3
Great Wall
Travel to the Great Wall for mountain views and time on the ramparts.
Day 4
Temple of Heaven and to Xi’an
Visit the Temple of Heaven, then travel to Xi’an.
Day 5
Terracotta Warriors
Discover the Terracotta Army and Xi’an’s ancient capital story.
Day 6
Xi’an city wall and Muslim Quarter
Enjoy the old city wall, local snacks and Silk Road atmosphere.
Day 7
To Chengdu
Travel to Chengdu and enjoy a relaxed Sichuan evening.
Day 8
Pandas and teahouse culture
Visit pandas in the morning, then experience Chengdu’s tea, parks and laid-back city rhythm.
Day 9
Board the Yangtze cruise
Travel to the cruise embarkation point and begin the river section.
Day 10
Yangtze River cruising
Enjoy gorge scenery, river towns and onboard cultural interpretation.
Day 11
Three Gorges landscapes
Continue through dramatic river scenery and selected shore excursions.
Day 12
Disembark and fly to Shanghai
Leave the cruise and continue to Shanghai for the final chapter.
Day 13
Shanghai city contrasts
Explore Yu Garden, the Bund, French Concession lanes and modern districts.
Day 14
Departure from Shanghai
Final free time before departure.