China & the Yangtze
Overview
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.
Advantages
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 in Xian, admiring these highly detailed figures, each with a unique face and many holding 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 a curator
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1
ARRIVE BEIJING, CHINA
Day 2
BEIJING
| HOMAGE TO HEAVEN
Day 3
BEIJING
| THE GREAT WALL
Day 4
XIAN
| THE GREAT SILK ROAD
Day 5
XIAN
| TERRA COTTA WARRIORS
Day 6
CHENGDU
| PEOPLE’S PARK
Day 7
CHENGDU & CHONGQING
| BOARD THE ‘YANGZI EXPLORER’
Day 8
CRUISING THE YANGTZE
| FULING
Day 9
CRUISING THE YANGTZE
| THE STUNNING 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