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13 Days China Highlights Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

ICT-C-HY13 13 Days China Highlights Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

The 13 days China tour will take you to visit the most popular tourist destinations including Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, and Shanghai and experience a leisure cruise on the mighty Yangtze River.

In the cities of Beijing, Xian, Guilin, and Shanghai, head to experience the ancient traditions, modern fashions, and beautiful landscapes. Also, you will have a four-hour cruise on the Li River reputed for its serenity and grace, and a three-day cruise on the Yangtze River famous for its grandeur and important role in Chinese history and culture. Both river cruises turn out to be the dreams for many international travelers who want to visit China for a long time.

TOUR CODEICT-C-HY13

PLACES VISITED Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangtze Cruise Cruise - Shanghai

DEPARTURE DATESDates are flexible and customizable for private departures.

    Trip At a Glance

    Beijing(3 nights)

    Xian(2 nights)

    Guilin(1 night)

    Yangshuo(1 night)

    Yangtze River Cruise(3 nights)

    Shanghai(2 nights)

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13 Days China Highlights Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

Why you'll love this trip?

  • Admire the magnificent Great Wall and visit Beijing's landmarks of the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace.
  • Take the bullet train to Xi'an and discover the living soldiers of Terracotta and Horses.
  • Cruise on Li River to enjoy the picturesque scenery.
  • Enjoy a three-day leisure cruise on the Yangtze River, the mother river of China.
  • Explore the city highlights including Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road, and the Bund.
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Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Beijing Arrival

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Flight: International flight on your own arrangment or on request

Welcome to Beijing, the Capital city of China. Your Beijing local tour guide is waiting for you at the airport, and then you'll be picked up and escorted to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is for leisure to get you recovered from the jet lag. If you are too tired, you can ask your tour guide for some suggestions about walking around nearby your hotel.

Overnight in Beijing.

Day 1 Day 1
Day 2

Beijing - the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven

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Meals: B

After breakfast, you will first visit the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and then walk to the Forbidden City, the sitting home to 24 Chinese emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors used to pray for a good harvest.

Overnight in Beijing.

Day 2 Day 2
Day 3

Beijing - the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Bird's Nest

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Meals: B

Today, you will head to the Mutianyu Great Wall, the most beautiful section of the Great Wall in Beijing, where you can hike or take a cable car up to the Wall.

In the afternoon, tour the Ming Tombs, a collection of mausoleums of the majorority of Ming dynasty's emperors. Then stop by a Pearl factory. On the way back to the hotel, you can take some photos of the Olympic sites - the Bird' Nest and the Water Cube.

Overnight in Beijing.

Day 3 Day 3
Day 4

Beijing to Xian by High-Speed Rail

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Meals: B

Today, you will first visit the Summer Palace, the resort for the Emperors. After lunch, drive to the train station for a high-speed rail to Xian, taking around 5 hours.

After your arrival in Xian, the ancient capital of China, you will be picked up by the local tour guide and escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day is for leisure on your own.

Overnight in Xi'an.

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Day 5

Xian - Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Bell Tower

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Meals: B

Today, your first stop is the incredible Terracotta Warriors, about 35 kilometers east of Xian, one of the largest and stunning archaeological finds of the 20th century.

In the afternoon, tour the Ancient City Wall, the best-kept city wall in the world. You can cycle or stroll on the city wall and feel its magnificence. At night, when the lights are lit on, visit the beautiful Bell Tower and Drum Tower, also the famous landmarks of Xian.

Optional:
If you want, we can arrange the famous Tang Dynasty Show and Dumpling Dinner for you. You can ask your tour guide to add as well.

Overnight in Xi'an.

Day 5 Day 5
Day 6

Xian to Guilin - the Great Mosque, Muslim Street

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Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement

Meals: B

In the morning, visit the Great Mosque and then head to the local Muslim Street to seek for delicious street food.

After that, you will transfer to the airport and take a flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by your local tour guide and escorted to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the today is your leisure time.

Overnight in Guilin.

Day 6 Day 6
Day 7

Guilin - Li River Cruise, Bike to Explore Yangshuo

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Meals: B

The highlight today is Li River Cruise. The cruise starts from the Zhujiajiao Pier, and it is over 83 kilometers long and usually takes 4 hours. En route, you will be rewarded with breathtaking scenery and a taste of the life far away from the concrete metropolis.

In the early afternoon, you will reach to the Yangshuo town, where you can ride a bike to explore the small town. After that, transfer to your hotel in Yangshuo.

Overnight in Yangshuo town.

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Day 8

Guilin to Chongqing - Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave

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Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement

Meals: B

After breakfast, drive back to Guilin downtown to enjoy the city highlights. First head to Elephant Trunk Hill, the landmark of Guilin, and then explore Reed Flute Cave. The cave got its name from the type of reed growing outside, which can be made into flutes.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport and take a flight to Chongqing, the port of the Yangtze River Cruise. 

Upon arrival, you will be escorted to a Yangtze River Ship that will depart Chongqing at 21:00. And your memorable cruise tour begins here.

Overnight on the cruise.

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Day 9

Yangtze River Cruise - Fengdu Ghost City / Shibaozhai

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Meals: B / L / D

In the morning, enjoy your leisure time on the cruise. You may start your day with a Tai Chi session on the Sun Deck, take a swim in the pool, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery along the river.

After lunch, disembark and visit the Fengdu Ghost City or Shibaozhai and it depends on which ship company you have chosen.

In the evening, the Captain will host a welcome party, followed by dinner and a special performance by the ship's crew. It's a great opportunity to make friends, so dress up and enjoy it.

Overnight on the cruise.

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Day 10

Yangtze River Cruise - the Three Gorges, Fengdu Ghost City / Shibaozhai

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Meals: B / L / D

After breakfast, relax and enjoy the scenery on the balcony of your room or the sun deck. At around 10:30 am, the ship sails downstream through the first and second of the three gorges - Qutang Gorge, the shortest but most dramatic gorge, and Wu, known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains.

After lunch, disembark for a short trip to the Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges (depends on which ship company you have chosen), where you will experience the real Sanxia local lifestyle and the mighty scenery.

This evening, join in a special Chinese-style farewell banquet.

Overnight on the cruise.

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Day 11

Yichang to Shanghai - the Three Gorges Site

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Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement

Meals: B

After breakfast, disembark and say goodbye to the crew on the ship. You then will be escorted to the Three Gorges Site, the largest dam in the world.

After a lunch break in Yichang, drive to the airport and take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. And the rest of the day is for leisure on your own.

Overnight in Shanghai.

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Day 12

Shanghai - the Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund, Huangpu River Cruise

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Meals: B

After breakfast, start the city trip after a short rest. Your first stop is the Jade Buddha Temple, a peaceful temple in the bustling modern city. Then head to the Shanghai Museum, one of China's best museums.

After a local flavor lunch, stroll the historic riverfront - the Bund, and walk around the famous and popular pedestrian shopping street - Nanjing Road. And your tour today ends by taking a Huangpu River Cruise to see the city from a different angle.

Overnight in Shanghai.

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Day 13

Shanghai Departure

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Flight: International flight on your own arrangement

Meals: B

Today you will visit the People's Square where you can get a lively picture of Shanghai's culture and history before your tour guide picks you up to the airport. Tour ends and looking forward to seeing you again!

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Service Inclusions & Exclusions

Service Inclusions:

  • Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
  • Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
  • Private English speaking tour guide service.
  • Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.

Service Exclusions:

  • International air tickets.
  • Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
  • Meals do not listed in itinerary.
  • Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
  • Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
  • Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
  • Services not stated in the itinerary.

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