Explore Beijing, the Great Wall, Xi’an, Chengdu and Leshan, then cruise the Yangtze before finishing in Shanghai on this 16-day small-group China journey.
  • Explore Tiananmen Square and the imperial halls of the Forbidden City.
  • Hike the partially submerged Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall.
  • Discover the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and visit a local factory.
  • Marvel at the monumental Buddhist carvings of the Longmen Caves, Luoyang.
  • Come face to face with giant pandas in Chengdu.
  • Admire the colossal Leshan Giant Buddha from a Minjiang River boat.
  • Sail through the dramatic Three Gorges on a Yangtze River cruise.
  • Explore Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden and stroll the Bund’s historic riverfront.
Enjoy 11 nights in 4-star hotels and 3 nights aboard a Yangtze River cruiser. Accommodation is arranged for the duration of the tour, combining city stays with time on the river, as outlined in the itinerary, beginning with hotel check-in on arrival in Shanghai.