The Living Legacy of Ancient China
14 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
9 Oct 2026 / Twin/double Share – Price Per Person
£3,009.00
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14 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Product code：SG06
Beijing – where emperors once ruled and the Great Wall snakes across misty mountains like a sleeping dragon. From the vast expanse of Tian'anmen Square to the Forbidden City's gilded halls, from the circular altars of the Temple of Heaven to the tranquil pavilions of the Summer Palace—every corner holds a story. Rickshaws carry you through hutong alleyways, past courtyard homes and ancient sycamores, while a toast of red wine on the Great Wall seals the memory of imperial grandeur.
Xi'an – where terracotta warriors stand eternal guard over a silent empire, and Tang dynasty melodies mingle with the aroma of steaming dumplings. Walk atop the ancient city walls as dusk falls, shape a clay warrior with your own hands at a farmer's home, and lose yourself in the vibrant chaos of the Muslim Quarter—where spices and silk road echoes still linger in the air.
Chengdu – where giant pandas laze in bamboo groves, and tea houses hum with the gentle clink of porcelain cups. Sip jasmine tea among locals in Renmin Park, wander the thatched retreat of poet Du Fu, and let the numbing heat of Sichuan pepper tingle on your tongue as you explore the Broad and Narrow Alleys—a city that takes life slowly, savouring every moment.
Chongqing – where mountains climb upon mountains, and a light rail train glides right through a residential tower like a silver serpent. Hongya Cave clings to cliffs in a cascade of lantern-lit stilt houses, overlooking the confluence of two mighty rivers. Here you board your Yangtze cruise—a floating palace where buffet feasts and the captain's welcome toast mark the start of a watery odyssey into legend.
Yangtze – where the great river carves through ancient stone, and mist-shrouded gorges unfold in solemn procession. Fengdu's ghostly temples rise from the shore with tales of the underworld, while Qutang's sheer cliffs, Wu's ethereal peaks, and Xiling's rushing waters pass like a living scroll. The tranquil Goddess Stream beckons you ashore, and evenings bring epic battles to life onstage beneath star-scattered skies—each bend a new verse in China's timeless poem of water and rock.
Yichang – where the mighty Yangtze meets concrete and steel, and the colossal Three Gorges Dam stands as a monument to human ambition—a grey wall against green mountains, taming the ancient current that once carved these gorges. After bidding farewell to your floating home, trade water for rails and speed eastward through six hours of farmland, rivers, and factory towns, with takeaway in hand and fruits for company, watching China's changing heart scroll past the window.
Shanghai – where the Bund's colonial promenades gaze across the Huangpu at Pudong's futuristic spires—two worlds in perpetual dialogue. From ancient jades and bronzes at the museum to the tranquil pavilions of Yu Garden, from bustling bazaars to a sunset river cruise, this is a city where old and new dance together in neon light, and where your journey finds its glittering finale.
Key Highlights:
- Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City — Walk the ancient stones of one of the world's greatest wonders, then step into the imperial heart of Beijing.
- Terracotta Army — Come face to face with thousands of life-sized warriors, standing guard over an emperor's eternal kingdom in Xi'an.
- Giant Pandas — Get unprecedentedly close to China's most beloved animals in their natural hometown of Chengdu.
- Yangtze River — Leave the world behind as you cruise through breathtaking gorges on one of China's most legendary waterways.
Guaranteed Departure: This tour is guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 passengers and maximum of 18 passengers. A dedicated professional English-speaking guide accompanies you in each city throughout the tour.
Payment terms:
A deposit of £250 per person (twin occupancy booking) is required at the time of submitting your booking request. This deposit secures your place while we confirm availability with our local partner. The remaining of the total cost will be invoiced separately and is due no later than 35 days before your departure date. For bookings made within 35 days of departure, the full balance invoice will be issued immediately. In this case, your booking will only be confirmed once we have received full payment. If we are unable to confirm your requested departure with our local partner, your full deposit will be refunded.
Cities Overview
- Beijing
- Xi’an
- Chengdu
- Chongqing
- Yangtze River
- Shanghai
£3,009.00
Tour Highlights
Follow the journey through these amazing destinations
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Beijing
China's imperial heart and modern capital
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Xi’an
China's ancient gateway and enduring citadel
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Chengdu
Pandas, spice, and the soul of laid-back China
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Chongqing
A high-octane blend of futuristic neon meets rugged mountain city
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Yangtze River
A majestic voyage through the timeless heart and soaring grandeur of China
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Shanghai
Where East meets West at a breathtaking pace
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Terracotta Warriors
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A Majestic Voyage Through Three Gorges
Arrive in Beijing and meet your local guide at the airport.
You will be transferred to your hotel in the city center, giving you time to settle in and recover from your flight.
Meals: ✗
You will be transferred to your hotel in the city center, giving you time to settle in and recover from your flight.
Meals: ✗
Visit Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City (the Treasure Gallery included) this morning. Then enjoy your lunch at a good local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, and thereafter watch a wonderful Acrobatic Show. Tonight, we specially serve you a welcome a la carte dinner (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in tour price) at a popular restaurant, where you can have a taste of the most famous Peking Roast Duck and other authentic typical dishes.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, and thereafter watch a wonderful Acrobatic Show. Tonight, we specially serve you a welcome a la carte dinner (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in tour price) at a popular restaurant, where you can have a taste of the most famous Peking Roast Duck and other authentic typical dishes.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
Today's highlight is to visit Mutianyu Great Wall. A round-trip cable car ride is included. We will leave you enough time hiking on the wall and specially provide red wine for a group-toasting on the Wall. Enjoy a buffet lunch, then we will drive back downtown and have a photo stop at the Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest). You will admire the splendid building from close by. Afterwards, take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys and have a chance to visit a local family courtyard house.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
In the morning, visit the imperial Summer Palace. After lunch, take a high-speed train to Xi'an. Our guide and driver in Xi'an will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Today's highlight is to visit the Terracotta Army Museum, followed by a lunch at a good restaurant nearby. After lunch, you will take a family visit to home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army. And then make a mini clay warrior by yourself with the help of a local artisan. Drive back Xi'an and visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while partaking of the famous Dumpling Dinner. (B+L+D)
Tip: Dumplings are a traditional local food in northern China and are made of wheat flour with various indigenous fillings. This has long been a favorite food of the local people, so we have arranged for you to have a taste of this specialty today. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about the diversified Chinese food culture.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
Tip: Dumplings are a traditional local food in northern China and are made of wheat flour with various indigenous fillings. This has long been a favorite food of the local people, so we have arranged for you to have a taste of this specialty today. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about the diversified Chinese food culture.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals and learn to practice Tai Chi from the master. Then continue to visit the ancient City Wall for an exciting experience. Around noon, explore the lively Muslim Quarter and enjoy an a la carte local food lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Great Mosque and the Shaanxi History Museum.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
We will transfer you to Xi'an North Railway Station for a morning high speed train to Chengdu. The train journey takes around 4 hours. Our guide and driver in Chengdu will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Relax in the afternoon to explore surroundings.
✓ Breakfast
✓ Breakfast
An exciting day comes as you visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. You will have enough time there to observe the cute creatures. Then explore the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, and thereafter head to the most popular Renmin Park to experience the casual life of the local people. Have a pot of tea and enjoy like a local. Walk around the Broad and Narrow Alleys, where you could taste the yummy Sichuan food.
✓ Breakfast
✓ Breakfast
Take a morning high-speed train to Chongqing. Upon arrival, our guide and driver in Chongqing will pick you up and escort you to visit Liziba Light Rail Station, Kuixing Tower, and Hongya Cave. After that, your guide will take you to board the 5-star Yangtze cruise ship. Have a buffet dinner on board. And you will be invited to attend the Welcome Party hosted by the captain.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Dinner
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Dinner
After breakfast, disembark for an excursion to the Fengdu Ghost City. Afternoon is free time for you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River on deck. Attend some cultural programs onboard if you like. In the evening, you will appreciate a large-scale live performance The Warring of Three Kingdoms onshore.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
The most essential part of your Yangtze River cruise tour comes today as the ship sails through the Three Gorges: Qutan, Wu and Xiling gorges. Experience an exciting onshore excursion to the Goddess Stream.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
Disembark for an excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Before that, please pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. After the excursion, the cruise company will drive you to the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang. Our local guide and driver will meet you there and escort you to the railway station for a high-speed train to Shanghai. Since time is not enough for you to sit in the restaurant to enjoy lunch today, the guide will take you to KFC or McDonald's to buy some take-away food on the way to the station. Also, we will prepare some fruits and drinks for you. It will be an around 6.5-hour journey. Upon your arrival, our guide and driver in Shanghai will greet you and escort you to the hotel.
Tip: There are two flights each day from Yichang to Shanghai: one in the morning and another one very late in the evening. If catching morning flight, you will miss the Three Gorges Dam; if catching late evening flight, you arrive at the hotel in Shanghai around 1:30am, which will influence your Shanghai tour the next day. Train is a long journey, but seems a better choice.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Tip: There are two flights each day from Yichang to Shanghai: one in the morning and another one very late in the evening. If catching morning flight, you will miss the Three Gorges Dam; if catching late evening flight, you arrive at the hotel in Shanghai around 1:30am, which will influence your Shanghai tour the next day. Train is a long journey, but seems a better choice.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
This morning, visit Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden and explore its nearby traditional bazaar. Lunch is on your own choice and expense. After that, stroll along the thriving Bund area and then take a one-hour cruise tour on the Huangpu River. Upon returning to the hotel our guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.
✓ Breakfast
✓ Breakfast
Today you will travel to the airport for your departing flight. Due to different flight schedules, the hotel-airport transfer service is not included. But we are glad to assist if you need. Taxi is a very convenient way and at a good price in China. We wish you a nice journey home and memories to last a lifetime.
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✓ Breakfast
Hotel Information
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5 star hotel
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4-star hotel
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5 star river cruise
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4 star hotel
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- 4-5 star hotels and 5 star river cruise
- Prime location, easy access to city center
- Two persons in one room
