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Private China & the Yangtze
Tour Description:
Discover China’s past and present — from historic Beijing to the bustling metropolis of Shanghai. Visit the iconic
Terra Cotta Warriors and giant pandas, and explore the storied Yangtze River on an all-balcony river cruiser.
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Dates & Pricing
| Friday 14 Jun 24 — Wednesday 26 Jun 24 | Starting at $9,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 28 Jun 24 — Wednesday 10 Jul 24 | Starting at $9,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 12 Jul 24 — Wednesday 24 Jul 24 | Starting at $9,495 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 02 Aug 24 — Wednesday 14 Aug 24 | Starting at $9,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 16 Aug 24 — Wednesday 28 Aug 24 | Starting at $9,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 06 Sep 24 — Wednesday 18 Sep 24 | Starting at $10,195 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 20 Sep 24 — Wednesday 02 Oct 24 | Starting at $10,195 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 04 Oct 24 — Wednesday 16 Oct 24 | Starting at $10,195 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 18 Oct 24 — Wednesday 30 Oct 24 | Starting at $10,195 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 25 Oct 24 — Wednesday 06 Nov 24 | Starting at $10,195 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 28 Mar 25 — Wednesday 09 Apr 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 04 Apr 25 — Wednesday 16 Apr 25 | Starting at $11,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 11 Apr 25 — Wednesday 23 Apr 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 18 Apr 25 — Wednesday 30 Apr 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 02 May 25 — Wednesday 14 May 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 16 May 25 — Wednesday 28 May 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 30 May 25 — Wednesday 11 Jun 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 13 Jun 25 — Wednesday 25 Jun 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 27 Jun 25 — Wednesday 09 Jul 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 11 Jul 25 — Wednesday 23 Jul 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 01 Aug 25 — Wednesday 13 Aug 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 15 Aug 25 — Wednesday 27 Aug 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 05 Sep 25 — Wednesday 17 Sep 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 19 Sep 25 — Wednesday 01 Oct 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 10 Oct 25 — Wednesday 22 Oct 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 17 Oct 25 — Wednesday 29 Oct 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 24 Oct 25 — Wednesday 05 Nov 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 14 Nov 25 — Wednesday 26 Nov 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 28 Nov 25 — Wednesday 10 Dec 25 | Starting at $11,695 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 - Beijing, China
Arrive in the capital city and transfer to your luxurious hotel.
Day 2 - Beijing
Start the day with a tai chi class at the Temple of Heaven, a stunning example of classical Ming period
architecture. Explore historic Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares and a site of
great political significance. Visit the Forbidden City, China’s former imperial palace, now a vast museum
housing imperial treasures.
Day 3 - Beijing
Travel to the well-preserved Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Ride a cable car to the top of the wall to take in sweeping mountain views. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and then return to the city to walk through a Hutong, an intimate neighborhood of alleyways dating to China’s dynastic period.
Day 4 - Xian
Fly this morning to Xian, the eastern terminus of the Great Silk Road. After lunch, walk through the Muslim Quarter and see the Great Mosque.
Day 5 - Xian
Visit the excavation site of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, the life-size army created during the Qin Dynasty to protect China’s first emperor in his afterlife.
Later, explore Xian’s impressive City Wall, with the option to stroll along its ramparts.
Day 6 - Chengdu
Travel by high-speed train to Chengdu. Upon arrival, enjoy a special Sichuan hot pot lunch, and then immerse yourself in local life and culture at the People’s
Park where area residents play traditional Chinese instruments, practice calligraphy and engage in tai chi. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Day 7 - Chengdu & Chongqing
Visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center, where you experience the rare opportunity to observe these endangered creatures roaming freely in
their specially designed habitat. Then, travel by high-speed train to Chongqing and board your comfortable river cruiser for a three-night journey through the
scenic Three Gorges region.
Day 8 - Cruising the Yangtze
Begin the day with tai chi on deck and take a private shore excursion in Fuling. Visit the 816 Nuclear Military Plant, a massive yet unfinished Cold War era bunker that was intended to produce nuclear weapons. Back on board, enjoy a Chinese medicine demonstration and a lesson on the art of Chinese foot reflexology. Tonight, attend the Captain’s Reception, followed by dinner.
Day 9 - Cruising the Yangtze
Cruise the Qutang Gorge before docking at Wushan. Disembark and take in the scenic splendor of this rugged yet lush region on an adventure among the high peaks that surround the river. In the afternoon, continue your journey downstream, passing through the majestic Wu and Xiling Gorges. Later, cruise the Xiling Gorge and savor a “Taste of China” dinner.
Day 10 - Yichang & Shanghai
This morning, disembark and stop over near the Three Gorges Dam. Following time for a photo opportunity, fly to Shanghai. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in to your luxury hotel on the Bund. The balance of the afternoon and evening are at leisure.
Day 11 - Shanghai
Explore dynamic Shanghai, where stunning modern skylines meet classic street markets and gardens. Head to the observation deck of the Shanghai Tower, where you are treated to a bird’s-eye view of the Huangpu River, the Bund, and Shanghai’s panorama of skyscrapers. Then, walk Shanghai’s historic Jewish Quarter with a guide and learn how it became a haven for Jews fleeing Europe in World War II. This afternoon, return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Day 12 - Shanghai
Today, walk along the Bund, Shanghai’s most popular promenade, and then explore the Shanghai Museum viewing exceptional collections of historically significant art and housewares. Savor lunch at a local restaurant, and later stroll the streets of Old Town and visit the 16th-century Yu Garden, with its pavilions and ponds.
Day 13 - Shanghai
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.
