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14-Day China Discovery & Yangtze River Tour/Cruise Itinerary

Mar 13 - 26, 2026

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What's Included

PRICE INCLUDES - International flight tickets (if flying from JFK, LAX, SFO, LGA or EWR) - 12-night stay in a premium hotel and cruise - All air taxes and fuel surcharges - Round-trip coach transportation - Access and entrance fees, as shown in th...

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Trip Highlights

This journey is a true all-inclusive experience that blends China’s iconic cities with a luxury Yangtze River cruise: • Beijing’s Great Wall, Forbidden City & Summer Palace • Xi’an’s Terra-Cotta Warriors • 4-night Yangtze River cruise through the ...

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Cabin Options & Pricing:

Start at $5,599 per person depending on deck and sailing date 

Deluxe Cabin Category

  • 2nd Floor Deluxe Cabin – $5,599 per person
  • 3rd Floor Deluxe Cabin – $5,699 per person

Upgraded Categories

  • 5th Floor Deluxe Cabin – $5,899 per person
  • 6th Floor Superior Deluxe Cabin – $5,999 per person
  • 4th Floor Junior Suite – $6,199 per person
  • 4th Floor Executive Suite – $6,699 per person
  • 4th Floor Voyage Suite – $7,899 per person
  • 6th Floor Presidential Suite – $8,199 per person

(Solo travelers pay the same rate as listed above until 12/21/25.)

  • Deluxe Stateroom

    Mar 21, 2026

    ❖ Area : 280 sq. feet. ❖ Bathroom: Shower ❖ Located on: Upper Deck Promenade Deck Bridge Deck

  • Executive Suite

    Mar 21, 2026

    ✦Free Laundry Service Throughout the Cruise ✦ Exclusive Captain's Private Cocktail Reception ✦VIP / Dining at the Pavilion VIP Restaurant Throughout the Cruise ✦VIP / Sissi Lounge Amenities and Services Access ✦ Sissi Lounge Afternoon Tea Experien...

  • Family Suites

    Mar 21, 2026

    ✦Free Laundry Service Throughout the Cruise ✦ Exclusive Captain's Private Cocktail Reception ✦VIP / Dining at the Pavilion VIP Restaurant Throughout the Cruise ✦VIP / Sissi Lounge Amenities and Services Access ✦ Sissi Lounge Afternoon Tea Experien...

  • Junior Suite

    Mar 21, 2026

    ✦Free Laundry Service Throughout the Cruise ✦ Exclusive Captain's Private Cocktail Reception ✦VIP / Dining at the Pavilion VIP Restaurant Throughout the Cruise ✦VIP / Sissi Lounge Amenities and Services Access ✦ Sissi Lounge Afternoon Tea Experien...

  • Voyage Suite

    Mar 21, 2026

    ✦ Free Laundry Service Throughout the Cruise ✦ Branded Bath Set ✦ Exclusive Captain's Private Cocktail Reception ✦ Dining at the Pavilion VIP Restaurant Throughout the Cruise ✦VIP Sissi Lounge Amenities and Services Access ✦ Sissi Lounge Afternoon...

  • Presidential Suite

    Mar 21, 2026

    ✦ Free Laundry Service Throughout the Cruise ✦ Branded Bath Set ✦ Exclusive Captain's Private Cocktail Reception ✦ Dining at the Pavilion VIP Restaurant Throughout the Cruise ✦VIP Sissi Lounge Amenities and Services Access ✦ Sissi Lounge Afternoon...

Day 1 · Fri, Mar 13


Included if flying from JFK, LAX, SFO, LGA or EWR

Day 2 · Sat, Mar 14 · Beijing, China


Stay at Sheraton Beijing Lize Hotel

Mar 14, 2026

Location This hotel welcomes guests in Beijing. Facilities The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Services such as a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine ensure a comfortabl...

Beijing

Arriving at Beijing, the capital of the Chinese Empire, its wealth can be traced back to 3,000 years. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Our guide will help with check-in, allowing you to enjoy some free time to relax.

Day 3 · Sun, Mar 15 · Beijing, China


Beijing

Beijing embodies China's beating heart and is filled with huge landmarks that reflect its long and vibrant economic center. After breakfast, we will visit Tiananmen Square and enter the forbidden city, the emperor's ornate palace, surrounded by it...

Day 4 · Mon, Mar 16 · Beijing, China


Beijing

Enjoy your trip to the ancient Great Wall, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site that extends about 4,000 miles from the 5th century BC to the 16th century AD to prevent nomads. Stroll to its path and enjoy breathtaking views. In the afternoon, vis...

Day 5 · Tue, Mar 17 · Hilton Xi'an


Beijing - Xi'an

After breakfast, take a city tour in Beijing's old town: a car trip to visit hutongs, enjoy the family courtyard that still lives in this historic community and enjoy a real lunch. Flying to Xi'an, one of China's oldest cities, is celebrated as th...

Day 6 · Wed, Mar 18


XI'an

Visit the eighth wonder of the world: the giant clay warrior. In the huge mausoleum, Emperor Qin Shi Huang was shelved 2,000 years ago, see the 8,000 lifespan-sized carving warriors, archers and infantry buried with him. It is worth noting that ea...

Day 7 · Thu, Mar 19 · Xian, Shaanxi, China


Xi'an - Chongqing

After breakfast, we will take a quick train to Chongqing, known as the "Mountain City". Dinner and then transferred to the hotel.

Day 8 · Fri, Mar 20 · Chongqing, China


Chongqing - Century Glory Tour

After breakfast, we will visit Chongqing Zoo (the location of the panda) and take a city tour. In the afternoon, we will take the glory of the century on the cruise of the Yangtze River.

Day 9 · Sat, Mar 21 · Fengdu, Chongqing, China


Yangtze River Tour

Tour to Fengdu Ghost City - It is famous for its ghostly culture and the fusion of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhists.

Day 10 · Sun, Mar 22 · Chongqing, China


Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges

Travel through the most scenic stretch of the Yangtze as it forces its way through a spectacular series of limestone ridges known as the Three Gorges. Cruise through Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest and most spectacular of the three large gor...

Day 11 · Mon, Mar 23 · Wuhan-Yichang


Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai

After breakfast, we will disembark for a tour of the three Gorges Dams (The world's largest hydroelectric project, which takes nearly 20 years of construction). You will see the inner workings of this massive structure up close. Learn how the dam ...

Day 12 · Tue, Mar 24 · Shangai, Shanghai, China


Shanghai

Once you arrive in Shanghai, start your day in Lujiazui and enjoy the modern skyscraper landscape surrounded by Oriental Pearl Towers. Next, head to Nanjing Road. Browse high-end stores, taste local snacks, and absorb a vibrant atmosphere. Then, d...

Day 13 · Wed, Mar 25


Shanghai

The second day in Shanghai, start your morning in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. Stroll along the old streets, admire the Ming and Qing-style buildings, and enjoy the charm of the water town by boat. In the afternoon, explore the ancient alleys of Shang...