14-Day Best of China Including Yangtze Join-in Tour: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Yangshuo, Yangtze River

Beijing, China

The 14-day classic itinerary perfectly presents you the best of China by combining the historical and cultural cities of Beijing, Xian, international metropolis Shanghai, plus the most fascinating scenery of Guilin and impressive Yangtze River. A close encounter with the adorable giant pandas will add more highlights to your journey.

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
Meet and take you to the hotel.

Day 2 Beijing (B)
Visit Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace.

Day 3 Beijing (B)
Visit Temple of Heaven and Mutianyu Great Wall(round trip cable car). Stop at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

Beijing hotel options:
5-Star Hotel: The Regent Beijing
4-Star: Novotel Peace Hotel

Day 4 Beijing-Xian (B)
Hutong Tour before take high-speed train to Xian.

Day 5 Xian (B)
Visit Terracotta Army, the Xian Museum and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda.

Xi'an hotel options:
5 Star: Sofitel on Renmin Square
4 Star: Grand Mercure on Renmin Square

Day 6 Xian-Guilin (B)
Explore City Wall, Great Mosque and Muslim Street. Airport see-off to Guilin.

Day 7 Guilin (B)
Visit Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill and Seven Star Park.

Guilin hotel options:
5 Star: Sheraton Hotel
4 Star: Grand Link Hotel

Day 8 Guilin- Yangshuo (B+L)
Taking a boat trip to Yangshuo. Visit a local family and enjoy the rustic country view.

Yangshuo hotel options:
5 Star/4 Star: Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel

Day 9 Yangshuo-Guilin-Chongqing (B)
Airport to Chongqing. Upon arrival, visit the Panda House at Chongqing Zoo and Ciqikou Old Town. Later, embark the Yangtze Cruise.

Yangtze River Cruise options:
5 Star: Victoria Katarina(Every Tuesday Departure)
Century Sun(Every Thursday Departure)
Century Sky(Every Saturday Departure)

Day 10 Yangtze Cruise (B+L+D)
Go ashore to Fengdu Ghost City or Shibaozhai. Join in the Captain's Welcome Party.

Day 11 Yangtze Cruise (B+L+D)
Sailing pass the Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. Disembark the Small Three Gorges, or a small boat trip on Shennong Stream. Pass through the ship locks if weather permits.

Day 12 Yichang – Shanghai (B)
Disembark to visit the grand Three Gorges Dam. Upon arrival, take lunch and fly to Shanghai.

Day 13 Shanghai (B)
Visit Shanghai Museum, the Bund and Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuang Miao and New Spot.

Shanghai hotel options:
5 Star: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
4 Star: Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya

Day 14 Departure (B)
Please arrange your own way to the airport.