Walk the Great Wall, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors, cruise the Yangtze and embrace Shanghai’s buzz — 12 days of iconic China with Costsaver.
Iconic China with Yangtze Cruise
From R57,300.00 pps
Description
12-day China tour from Beijing to Shanghai via the Yangtze River
A showcase of China's wonders: visit the majestic Great Wall, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors and journey down the Yangtze River and its Three Gorges on this Iconic China trip. This trip will tick all your travel boxes and then some, unlocking the journey you've been waiting for. From magnificent natural and man-made icons mixed with ancient culture, fascinating history and world-class cities to explore – this is China, done your way.
Trip Details
Days: 12 days, 1 country, 6 cities
Accommodation: 11 nights in Hotels & River Cruise Ship
Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Transport: Coach, Flights, High-Speed Train, River Cruise
Group Size: Average 40 people
Team: Expert Travel Director & Local Guides
Day 1 – Beijing
Arrival, meet your Travel Director and group, welcome dinner.
Day 2 – Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City, free time, optional Kung Fu show.
Day 3 – Beijing & the Great Wall
Walk the Great Wall at Juyongguan, visit a jade factory, optional Peking Duck banquet.
Day 4 – Beijing to Xi'an
Free morning, optional Temple of Heaven visit, flight to Xi'an, explore Muslim Quarter.
Day 5 – Xi'an
See the Terracotta Army, local lunch, visit Yaodong cave dwellings, optional Tang Dynasty show.
Day 6 – Xi'an to Chongqing, Yangtze Cruise
High-speed train to Chongqing, board 3-night Yangtze River cruise.
Day 7 – Yangtze River Cruise
Cruise to Shibaozhai Pagoda, optional Fengdu Ghost City or Three Kingdoms Show.
Day 8 – Yangtze River Cruise
Choice of White Emperor City or Chijia Mountain hike, cruise through the Three Gorges, Goddess Stream boat ride.
Day 9 – Yangtze to Shanghai
View the Three Gorges Dam, disembark at Yichang, fly to Shanghai.
Day 10 – Shanghai
Sightseeing at The Bund, silk factory visit, Nanjing Road shopping, optional acrobatics show.
Day 11 – Shanghai
Free day, optional visit to Zhujiajiao water town or Shanghai World Financial Centre & Tianzifang.
Day 12 – Depart Shanghai
Final breakfast, trip ends.
Inclusions
- 11 nights' accommodation in hotels and river cruise ship
- 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- All transport: coach, domestic flights, high-speed train, Yangtze River cruise
- Guided tours: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Army, The Bund, Nanjing Road
- Special experiences: Jade factory, Yaodong dwellings (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®), Goddess Stream boat ride
- Expert Travel Director & local guideS
Exclusions
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not specified
- Personal expenses & optional activities (Kung Fu show, Peking Duck banquet, Tang Dynasty show, Shanghai acrobatics, etc.)
Climate
China's climate varies: expect warm summers (25–33 °C) in Beijing and Xi'an, humid subtropical conditions along the Yangtze (22–30 °C), and mild to hot weather in Shanghai (24–32 °C). Spring and autumn are cooler and ideal for sightseeing.
Pricing
Packages start from a base rate and vary depending on travel dates, optional excursions, and added flights. Contact us for current availability and customised pricing.
Additional information
| Length | 10 Days / 9 Nights in a 5 star hotel |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Sightseeing ● Air Tickets ● Private Travel Group |
| Key Information | Discover 500 year-old history, Enjoy favorite activities, Flat & flexible riding |
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