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An 11-day small-group route that pairs China’s imperial history with an iconic Yangtze River cruise. Experience Beijing, Xi’an’s Terracotta Army, the Three Gorges, and Shanghai’s skyline with guided logistics and included transport.
An 11-day small-group route that pairs China’s imperial history with an iconic Yangtze River cruise. Experience Beijing, Xi’an’s Terracotta Army, the Three Gorges, and Shanghai’s skyline with guided logistics and included transport.
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Operated by Travel China Guide · Beijing, Beijing
You step out of Beijing Capital into cool, ordered air—the city’s wide avenues hum with traffic while the scent of roasted duck drifts from a nearby courtyard. Over eleven days this tour moves from imperial courtyards to underground terracotta warriors, then downriver through the yawning cuts of the Yangtze before the neon sweep of Shanghai's Bund ushers you home.
moderate.
11 days.
Light to moderate fitness: able to walk several hours with stairs and boarding vehicles; no specialized fitness required
Most nationalities require a Chinese visa obtained before travel; check current entry rules with your embassy as policies can change.
The tour is suitable for travelers in generally good health: there are museum walks, stairs (Great Wall, pagodas), and multiple transfer days, but no technical hiking or climbing.
Accommodations are quoted based on twin-sharing; single rooms or single‑cabin supplements are usually available for an extra fee—confirm at booking.
Yes—there are scheduled onshore excursions plus deck and evening free time on the Yangtze; city days include short windows for independent exploration.
The route connects imperial capitals and Silk Road roots—Beijing and Xi’an anchored China’s dynastic governance, while the Yangtze and its gorges have been strategic and economic corridors for millennia.
The Yangtze ecosystem is under strain from dams and pollution; choose operators that follow local guidelines, avoid single-use plastics, and respect protected areas.
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