Highlights of China with Yangtze Cruise – 16 Days

Experience the very best of China on this unforgettable fully escorted tour – from ancient wonders to futuristic cities, plus a breathtaking cruise along the Yangtze River.

Why you’ll love this trip:

• Walk the iconic Great Wall of China

• Explore Beijing including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City

• See the incredible Terracotta Army in Xi’an

• Meet the giant pandas in Chengdu

• Enjoy a 3-night Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges

• Discover Suzhou’s canals, known as the “Venice of the East”

• Take in Shanghai’s skyline from the Oriental Pearl Tower

High-speed train journeys included
Authentic cuisine including Peking duck, dumplings and hot pot
Fully escorted with expert guides

• 13 nights’ mixed-board accommodation in Beijing (3 nights), Xi’an (2), Chengdu (2), onboard a Victoria Cruises ship (3), Suzhou (1), and Shanghai (2), plus two nights on the aircraft
• 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and nine dinners, including a Beijing duck dinner, a dumpling dinner, a hot pot dinner, a welcome dinner, and a farewell dinner
• One soft drink is included with meals
• Tour of the main sights of Beijing over three days
• Visit the Great Wall of China and Qianmen Street in Beijing
• Visit the Summer Palace and tea ceremony experience in Beijing
• Visit the Terracotta Army and Muslim Quarter in Xi’an
• Visit the City Wall and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an
• Visit the Panda Research Centre, the People’s Park teahouse, Wenshu Temple and Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu
• Ride on the Liziba Monorail in Chongqing
• Visit to Mount Shuanggui along the Yangtze River
• Visit the Lingering Garden, cruise Suzhou’s canals, and visit a Silk Factory and Silk Museum
• Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Urban History Development Museum, Shanghai’s Bund, and East Nanjing Road in Shanghai
• Return flights to Beijing and from Shanghai
• Four high-speed train journeys
• Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager with a local guide in each city
• All mandatory local taxes and charges

2026–2028 Departure Dates from London Heathrow: ( add flights from Belfast for £300 per person)

08 Nov 2026 – 23 Nov 2026
From £3,830pp

11 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027
From £4,046pp

18 Apr 2027 – 03 May 2027
From £4,046pp

02 May 2027 – 17 May 2027
From £4,046pp

13 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027
From £4,046pp

12 Sep 2027 – 27 Sep 2027
From £4,091pp

17 Oct 2027 – 01 Nov 2027
From £4,046pp

07 May 2028 – 22 May 2028
From £4,320pp

21 May 2028 – 05 Jun 2028
From £4,320pp

22 Oct 2028 – 06 Nov 2028
From £4,320pp

05 Nov 2028 – 20 Nov 2028
From £4,212pp