China & the Yangtze – A Luxury Small Group Journey (2025)
Overview
Finish:Shanghai, China
Travel Period
Discover China’s past and present — from historic Beijing to the bustling metropolis of Shanghai. Visit the iconic Terra Cotta Warriors and giant pandas, and explore the storied Yangtze River on an all-balcony river cruiser.
Journey Highlights
- Embark on a three-night cruise on the Yangtze River aboard the new, all-balcony Yangzi Explorer II 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
- Experience an up-close encounter with giant pandas where they roam through a recreated habitat, and learn about their daily routine and diet
Journey Details
- Internal air included: Beijing/Xian; Yichang/Shanghai
- Travel in this remote region entails walking over steep, uneven terrain, and visits to sites with limited accessibility for those with mobility challenges.
- Please note that A&K guests and other passengers may be travelling onboard ship simultaneously.
- Minimum age is 10 years.
- First group event: welcome briefing at 8:30 a.m. on Day 2.
- Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:30 p.m. on Day 12.
- Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
What's Included
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- 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: Beijing | China’s Dynastic Capital
Day 3: Beijing | 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 II’
Day 11: Shanghai | Design Your Day
Day 12: Shanghai | Walking the Bund
Day 13: Depart Shanghai
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