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This 12‑day private tour stitches Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai together with a multi‑day Yangtze River cruise. Expect imperial sites, the Terracotta Army, dramatic gorges and curated logistics that include trains, a flight and full‑board cruise cabins.
This 12‑day private tour stitches Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai together with a multi‑day Yangtze River cruise. Expect imperial sites, the Terracotta Army, dramatic gorges and curated logistics that include trains, a flight and full‑board cruise cabins.
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Operated by Travel China Guide · Beijing, Beijing
Morning light spills across Tiananmen; a guide meets you at arrivals and the city’s broad avenues begin to open like pages. Over twelve days this private itinerary threads Beijing’s imperial squares, Xi’an’s terracotta ranks and the slow, carved channel of the Yangtze, finishing in the neon sweep of Shanghai’s Bund. Each city has a distinct pace: Beijing’s ceremonial plazas and temple courtyards, Xi’an’s compact city wall and Muslim Quarter stalls, Chongqing’s steep streets before boarding a river vessel, and Shanghai’s layered modernity.
moderate.
12 days.
Light to moderate — able to walk several hours across museums, terraces, stairs and uneven surfaces; must handle short hikes and boat transfers.
Yes — travelers must secure valid Chinese visas before arrival; confirm entry requirements for your nationality well ahead of booking.
The cruise itself is low impact; shore excursions may include short hikes, boarding small motor boats and stairs—moderate mobility is helpful.
The itinerary includes one-way economy airfare (Xi’an–Chongqing) and high‑speed train segments as listed; verify which legs are covered before travel.
Professional English-speaking guides are provided throughout the tour, including local guides for city visits and onboard briefings during the cruise.
Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai each served major roles in China’s imperial, commercial and maritime history; the Yangtze has shaped settlement, transport and industry for millennia.
The Three Gorges project and river traffic have dramatically altered habitats; responsible operators minimize disturbance and many programs now focus on protecting river species such as the finless porpoise.
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