China & Yangtze River Cruise with Hong Kong
17 days
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Immerse yourself in an ancient culture on this comprehensive tour and cruise of fascinating China! Cruise down the Yangtze River in style aboard one of Victoria Cruises‘ premier ships, shop in energetic Hong Kong, visit the Terra Cotta Soldiers in Xian, tour the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and visit the Bund in Shanghai.
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit the Tiananmen Square (Beijing)
- See the Great Wall (Beijing)
- Learn about the Terra Cotta Soldiers (Xian)
- See The Bund (Shanghai)
- Enjoy an Yangtze River Cruise
- Li River (Guilin)
- See spectacular city view from Victoria Peak (Hong Kong)
What's this trip about?
Immerse yourself in an ancient culture on this comprehensive tour and cruise of fascinating China! Cruise down the Yangtze River in style aboard one of Victoria Cruises‘ premier ships, shop in energetic Hong Kong, visit the Terra Cotta Soldiers in Xian, tour the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and visit the Bund in Shanghai.
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBeijing
End CityHong Kong
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from San Francisco via Air China (Add $100 if departing from NYC, JFK)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- All intra-China flights and ground transportation
- Accommodation at deluxe hotels
- Deluxe Yangtze River cruise aboard Victoria Cruises Premier ship in outside cabin with picture window and private balcony
- 33 meals: 15 full buffet American breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L) and 8 dinners (D)
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours, admission fees included
- All shore excursions
- English-speaking Tour Director and local guides
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Itinerary
Itinerary Option A
Day 1: Depart USA.
Your magical journey to China & Hong Kong begins this afternoon as you depart on your non-stop flight bound for Beijing, China.
Day 2: Arrive Beijing.
Accommodation: Capital Hotel
After crossing the International Date Line you arrive late this afternoon in Beijing, China’s lively capital and host to the 2008 Summer Olympics. You’ll be greeted at the airport and travel to your deluxe hotel centrally located in downtow...
Day 3: Beijing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Capital Hotel
Start your exploration of Beijing with a visit to the vast Tiananmen Square, surrounded by impressive buildings and monuments. It is an excellent spot for people watching! Later, discover with a local exper...
Day 4: Beijing & Great Wall.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Capital Hotel
On today’s exhilarating excursion venture outside the city to the legendary Great Wall, which extends nearly 4,000 miles. Time to view and mount the well-preserved ramparts of this ancient wonder before proceeding ...
Day 5: Beijing & Xian.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Golden Flower Hotel by Shangri-La
A morning at leisure to explore as you wish. You may join an optional excursion ($60, lunch included) to Beijing’s ancient back alleys (Hutong) by rickshaw and witness the way the Chinese have lived fo...
Day 6: Xian.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Golden Flower Hotel by Shangri-La
On an included guided excursion visit one of the world’s most amazing archaeological discoveries: a life-size Terra Cotta Army of soldiers and horses guarding the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi...
Day 7: Xian & Shanghai.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Shanghai Fudan
Today fly to Shanghai, often described as “Paris of the East”. An intriguing, dynamic city, today’s Shanghai weaves the seaport legacy of its past with impressive new 21st century architecture. Upon ...
Day 8: Shanghai.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Shanghai Fudan
Start your day with a guided walk amidst the scenic ponds, colorful pavilions and walkways of the 16th century Yu Yuan Garden, a delightful reminder of old Shanghai. You’ll also visit the acclaimed Sh...
Day 9: Shanghai/Yichang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today board a short flight to Yichang, a sprawling riverfront town in western Hubei Province. Yichang is also the gateway to the Yangtze River Gorges. Later today you’ll embark your luxurious River Cruiser and settle into the spacious cabin. Set sail late tonight.
Day 10: Yangtze River Cruising.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day cruising along one of the world’s finest stretches of river scenery. First, dock at Sandouping village and visit the ongoing Yangtze Dam project, the world’s largest hydroelectric power project. You’ll enjoy a lecture on th...
Day 11: Yangtze River Cruising.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An unforgettable day begins as you continue sailing through the Three Gorges. Proceed through the misty Wu Gorge, its twelve peaks soaring above. Dock in Wushan and board a smaller boat for a thrilling side trip up the Daning River to se...
Day 12: Yangtze River Cruising.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, continue your cruise along the Yangtze River. Dock in Shibaozhai, known for its magnificent wooden Pagoda and appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. The pagoda was built nails and is considers one of the gems of Chinese a...
Day 13: Arrive Chongqing/Guilin.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel
Disembark in the mountain city of Chongqing, a modern river port with ancient history spanning 3000 years. Later, fly southward to Guilin, home to the magnificent karst limestone formations, mist-covered hills and bamboo groves made famous through centuries of Chinese art. This afternoon, visit the famous Reed Flute Cave.
Day 14: Guilin & Li River Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel
Towering limestone pinnacles and misty waters form the backdrop of today’s leisurely cruise on the fabled Li River. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery before arriving at the bustling market town of Yangshou where you have some free time to explore and shop. This evening savor a special dinner.
Day 15: Guilin/Hong Kong.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Regal Kowloon
Fly to Guangzhou, a prosperous city in southern China. Here, board a high-speed catamaran for a short ride through the Pearl River Delta to the scenic harbor of Hong Kong. Transfer to your hotel in the heart of bustling K...
Day 16: Hong Kong.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Regal Kowloon
A morning tour of Hong Kong Island features a drive to the top of Victoria Peak for a spectacular city and harbor view. Then visit the renowned Stanley Market where bargains await, the scenic Repulse Bay and the Aberdeen floating fishing village. Afternoon at leisure to explore at your own pace, visit one of the fascinating museums or “shop until you drop”.
Day 17: Hong Kong/USA.
Meals: Breakfast
Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. Your memorable journey comes to an end as you arrive back in the U.S. later today.
Itinerary Option B
Day 1: Depart USA.
Your magical journey to travel to China & Hong Kong begins this afternoon as you depart on your non-stop flight bound for Shanghai, China.
Day 2: Arrive in Shanghai.
After crossing the International Date Line you arrive late this afternoon in Shanghai, often described as “Paris of the East”. An intriguing, dynamic city, today’s Shanghai weaves the seaport legacy of its past with impressive new 21st century architecture. Upon arrival,...
Day 3: Shanghai.
Start your day with a guided walk amidst the scenic ponds, colorful pavilions and walkways of the 16th century Yu Yuan Garden, a delightful reminder of old Shanghai. You’ll also visit the acclaimed Shanghai Museum displaying exquisite ancient Chinese art and artifacts. A...
Day 4: Shanghai/Beijing.
This morning embark on a guided stroll down the Bund, the bustling and exciting waterfront along the Huangpu River. This afternoon, fly to Beijing, China’s lively capital and host to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Upon arrival, transfer to your deluxe hotel centrally located in downtown Beijing, within easy access to Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Capital Hotel (B)
Day 5: Beijing & The Great Wall
On today’s exhilarating excursion venture outside the city to the legendary Great Wall, which extends nearly 4,000 miles. Time to view and mount the well-preserved ramparts of this ancient wonder before proceeding to the Summer Palace, a former royal retreat of the Empre...
Day 6: Beijing.
A morning at leisure to explore as you wish. You may join an optional excursion ($60, lunch included) to Beijing’s ancient back alleys (Hutong) by rickshaw and witness the way the Chinese have lived for centuries. You’ll also visit the home of a local family and have lun...
Day 7: Beijing & Xian.
Start your exploration of Beijing with a visit to the vast Tiananmen Square, surrounded by impressive buildings and monuments. It is an excellent spot for people watching! Later, discover with a local expert the Forbidden City, former seat of the emperors throughout the ...
Day 8: Xian & Terra Cotta Warriors.
On an included guided excursion visit one of the world’s most amazing archaeological discoveries: a life-size Terra Cotta Army of soldiers and horses guarding the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi. It was unearthed in 1974 after being buried with the first Qin emperor for 22 centu...
Day 9: Xian/Yichang/Embark Ship.
Today board a short flight to Wuhan, and upon arrival, transfer to Yichang, a sprawling riverfront town in western Hubei Province. Yichang is also the gateway to the Yangtze River Gorges. Later today you’ll embark your luxurious River Cruiser and settle into the spacious cabin. Set sail late tonight. Victoria Cruises Premier Ship (B,L,D)
Day 10: Yangtze River Cruising.
Spend the day cruising along one of the world’s finest stretches of river scenery. First, dock at Sandouping village and visit the ongoing Yangtze Dam project, the world’s largest hydroelectric power project. You’ll enjoy a lecture on the progress of the project, view a ...
Day 11: Yangtze River Cruising.
An unforgettable day begins as you continue sailing through the Three Gorges. Proceed through the misty Wu Gorge, its twelve peaks soaring above. Dock in Wushan and board a smaller boat for a thrilling side trip up the Daning River to see the “Small Gorges,” presenting s...
Day 12: Yangtze River Cruising.
Today, continue your cruise along the Yangtze River. Dock in Shibaozhai, known for its magnificent wooden Pagoda and appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. The pagoda was built without nails and is considered one of the gems of Chinese architecture. Alternativel...
Day 13: Arrive Chongqing/Disembark Ship/Guilin.
Disembark in the mountain city of Chongqing, a modern river port with ancient history spanning 3000 years. Later, fly southward to Guilin, home to the magnificent karst limestone formations, mist-covered hills and bamboo groves made famous through centuries of Chinese art. This afternoon, visit the famous Reed Flute Cave. Guilin Bravo Hotel (B,L)
Day 14: Guilin & Li River Cruise.
Towering limestone pinnacles and misty waters form the backdrop of today’s leisurely cruise on the fabled Li River. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery before arriving at the bustling market town of Yangshou where you have some free time to explore and shop. This evening savor a special dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 15: Guilin/Hong Kong.
This morning, you’ll take a high-speed “bullet” train to Guangzhou, a prosperous city in southern China. Here, board a high-speed catamaran for a short ride through the Pearl River Delta to the scenic harbor of Hong Kong. Transfer to your hotel in the heart of bustling K...
Day 16: Hong Kong.
A morning tour of Hong Kong Island features a drive to the top of Victoria Peak for a spectacular city and harbor view. Then visit the renowned Stanley Market where bargains await, the scenic Repulse Bay and the Aberdeen floating fishing village. Afternoon at leisure to explore at your own pace, visit one of the fascinating museums or “shop until you drop” on your last day to tour China. (B)
Day 17: Hong Kong/USA.
Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. Your memorable journey comes to an end as you arrive back in the U.S. later today. (B
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