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11-Day Small-Group China Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Yangtze Cruise and Shanghai

5.0

11-Day Small-Group China Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Yangtze Cruise and Shanghai

5.0
Next available dates
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Sep 11
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Ancient Cities with Yangtze

Duration: 11 days
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No cancellation
Starting from Beijing, this tour will be extended to Xian to appreciate the imposing Terracotta Warriors. Next, head to Chongqing for a 4-day Yangtze River cruise and then visit Shanghai at the end. Pickup included

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USD 3,912.17

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Highlights

This 11-day China small group tour is a collection of highlight cities - Beijing, the capital city for several dynasties; Xi'an - the starting point of the world-renowned Silk Road; Shanghai, an international modern metropolis; and the most importantly, the three Gorges Dam, the 'cross-the-century' project and the Yangtze River cruise, just as classical as it sounds.

Itinerary

Arrival in Beijing & Pick-up
  • Beijing

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Your professional local guide will meet you at Beijing Airport after reclaiming your luggage and clearing customs. The driver will take you to the hotel in a comfortable vehicle and help you with the check-in procedure. The rest of the day is left for you to have a good rest or to become familiar with our capital city on your own.
  • Accommodations
    Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)
Beijing City Highlights Tour
  • Tiananmen Square

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Tiananmen Square is the biggest urban city square in the world.
  • The Palace Museum

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    From the Tiananmen Square, you will enter the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City to explore its fascinating halls and pavilions. Here, you will not only learn how the emperor handled political affairs and lived their lives, but appreciate numerous ancient art treasures. After enjoying a buffet lunch, we will return downtown.
  • Temple of Heaven

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    In the afternoon, you will see the Temple of Heaven, with its unique architecture, where the emperors worshipped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.
  • Red Theater Acrobatic Show Official

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Tonight, we will arrange for you to enjoy the wonderful acrobatic show in the Red Theater. We specially serve you a welcome a la carte dinner (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in tour price) at a popular restaurant, where you can have a taste of the most famous Peking Roast Duck and other authentic typical dishes.
  • Accommodations
    Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
China Great Wall Tour
  • Mutianyu Great Wall

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    This morning we will take you to Mutianyu section to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. The round-trip cable car will be arranged. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory. To celebrate and commemorate this moment, we specially provide red wine for a group-toasting on the Great Wall. After enjoying a buffet lunch, we will return downtown.
  • Bird's Nest National Stadium

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    In the afternoon, on the way back you will have a photo stop at the Olympic National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.
  • Hutong Tour

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Afterwards, you will take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys and have a chance to visit a local family.
  • Accommodations
    Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
Beijing - Xi'an by High-speed Train
  • Summer Palace

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    In the morning, you will visit the Summer Palace - the largest existing imperial garden with a graceful landscape and magnificent constructions.
  • Xi'an

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After a local flavor lunch, you will take a high-speed train to Xi'an, where your local guide will pick you up at the railway station and transfer you to the hotel.
  • Accommodations
    Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
Terracotta Army Tour
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    The visit to the Terracotta Army will begin your day's journey. In the museum, there are three excavated pits displaying amazing warrior figures and Chinese ancient weapons. Afterwards, take a family visit to the home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army. And then make a mini clay warrior by yourself with the help of a local artisan. We will serve your lunch today at a good local restaurant nearby.
  • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) to store the Buddhist scriptures brought from ancient India.
  • Tang Dynasty Show

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while partaking in the famous Dumpling Dinner. Since the theater is not open in January, February, March, and December, the tour prices do not include the show and dumpling dinner for tours that start during those months.
  • Accommodations
    Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Dinner - Dumpling dinner with the show (April to November)
    Lunch
Xi'an - Chongqing by flight
  • Chongqing

    4 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    You will fly to Chongqing in the morning. Your guide will pick you up and help you to check in at the luxury Century Cruise Ship. The buffet dinner will be served on board. Tonight, you will be invited to attend the Welcome Party hosted by the Captain.
  • Accommodations
    Century Victory (5 stars)
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Dinner
Yangtze River Cruise
  • Fengdu Ghost City

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    After breakfast, disembark for an excursion to the Fengdu Ghost City. Afternoon is free time for you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River on deck. Attend some cultural programs onboard if you like.
  • Accommodations
    Century Victory (5 stars)
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Yangtze River Cruise
  • Shennv Stream

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    The most essential part of your Yangtze River cruise tour comes today as the ship sails through the Three Gorges: Qutang, Wu and Xiling gorges. Experience an exciting onshore excursion to Shennv Stream.
  • Accommodations
    Century Victory (5 stars)
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Yichang - Shanghai by a bullet train
  • Three Gorges Dam Project

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    After breakfast, you will disembark for an excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Before that, you should pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. 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 then see you off at Yichang East Railway Station for a bullet train to Shanghai.
  • Shanghai

    8 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Since time is not enough for you to sit in the restaurant to enjoy lunch today, the guide will take you to KFC or McDonald's to buy some take-away food on the way to the station. And also, we will prepare some fruits and drinks for you. The rail journey takes approximately 6.5 hours. On arrival in Shanghai, your local guide and driver will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel.
  • Accommodations
    The Sunrise on the Bund (4 stars) - for 2026 & 2027
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Shanghai City Trip
  • Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    This morning, you will visit one of the four largest museums in China, Shanghai Museum, which specializes in exhibiting art works from ancient times.
  • Yu Garden

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    After that, explore Yu Garden and its nearby traditional bazaar. The symbol of the Garden is the Nine Zigzag Bridge built of granite and grass-white jade and the quaint, elegant mid-lake pavilion.
  • Huangpu River

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    After that, stroll along the thriving Bund area and then take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River - the mother river of Shanghai. As the symbol and a microcosm of the city, the river has witnessed the glory, humiliation, despair, and prosperity of Shanghai.
  • Accommodations
    The Sunrise on the Bund (4 stars) - for 2026 & 2027
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Leave Shanghai
  • Shanghai

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After breakfast at the hotel, please find your own way to the airport for your homeward flight. Due to different flight schedules, the hotel-airport transfer service is not included. However, we would be happy to assist you if needed.
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast

What's included

INCLUDED

Hotel or cruise cabin accommodation based on twin-sharing room
Professional English-speaking guides
One-way bullet train ticket from Yichang to Shanghai
One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an and Xi'an to Chongqing.
Lunch (6)
Dinner (5)
Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
Breakfast (10)
Entrance fees to tourist sites
Two bottled water per person per day
The service charge recruited by the cruise company

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities to guides and drivers (recommended)
China visa fees
International airfare
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 11
Personal expenses
Not suitable for: People over 80 years old, Wheelchair users

Customer reviews

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The 11-Day Small-Group China Tour is highly praised for its excellent value, knowledgeable and attentive guides, and well-organized itinerary. Customers appreciated the comfortable accommodations, seamless transportation, and unique experiences like the Yangtze River cruise. Many recommend the tour for its hassle-free arrangements and exceptional service.

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
NO shopping detours, no factory stores, no tea ceremony, no shopping site restaurant. Avoid wasting time at any shopping motive stop.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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