China & the Yangtze - A Luxury Small Group Journey (2024)
Overview
Finish:Shanghai, China
Travel Period
Discover China’s past and present — from historic Beijing, to the bustling metropolis of Shanghai. Visit the iconic Terracotta Warriors and giant pandas, and explore the storied Yangtze River.
Overview
Delight in a multitude of ancient wonders and iconic sites on this in-depth journey through China. Starting off in Beijing you’ll cover off on all the most important attractions from the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square to the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven. Pedal through the hutongs by pedicab and savour some of China’s tastiest cuisine. Get up-close to the Terracotta Warriors in the Silk Road city of Xian and see prized pandas in their natural habitat. A luxury cruise through the Three Gorges reveals the Yangtze at its most impressive and dynamic Shanghai provides the perfect finish.
Journey Highlights
Embark on a three-night cruise on the Yangtze River aboard all-balcony Yangzi Explorer to marvel at the stunning vistas of the famed Three Gorges region
Go off the beaten path to the less-visited and well-preserved Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China
View the astonishing Terra Cotta Warriors with an on-site specialist in Xian, admiring these highly detailed figures, each with a unique face and many holding actual weapons
Experience an up-close encounter with giant pandas where they roam through a recreated habitat, and learn about their daily routine and diet
Visit the Shanghai Museum on a special, privately led tour with its curator
What's Included
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Internet Access
- Traveller’s Valet Laundry Service
- Travelling Bell Boy Luggage Handling
- Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day
Dates & Pricing
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Beijing, China
Day 2: Bejing | China's Dynastic Capital
Day 3: Bejing | View the World from the Great Wall
Day 4: Xian | Key to the Great Silk Road
Day 5: Xian | Terra Cotta Warriors, Army for the Afterlife
Day 6: Chengdu | Exploring People's Park
Day 7: Chengdu & Chongqing | Giant Pandas
Day 8: Cruising the Yangtze | Along Asia’s Great River
Day 9: Cruising the Yangtze | The Three Gorges
Day 10: Yichang & Shanghai | Disembark ‘Yangzi Explorer’
Day 11: Shanghai | Design Your Day
Day 12: Shanghai | Curator-Led Museum Experience
Day 13: Depart Shanghai
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