Classic China Tours

Classic China with Yangtze River Cruise

A broad China panorama combining imperial history, Sichuan character, a Yangtze cruise and Shanghai elegance.

2-Week Journey 15 days / 14 nights Beijing / Xi'an / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yichang / Shanghai / Hangzhou

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Overview

Designed for iconic china, river cruise, culture and comfort.

A broad China panorama combining imperial history, Sichuan character, a Yangtze cruise and Shanghai elegance.

Example itineraryThis route is designed to inspire. Dates, hotels, pacing and experiences can be fully personalized.

Route

BeijingXi'anChengduChongqingYichangShanghaiHangzhou

Interests

Culture & HeritageFood & CulinaryLuxury Cruise

Highlights

 Panda base visit in Chengdu
 Yangtze River cruise
 Private guiding throughout China

Day-by-day outline

Day 1: Beijing

A private day shaped around key sights, local access, thoughtful meals and relaxed pacing. Your travel designer can adjust this day to match your interests.

Day 2: Xi'an

A private day shaped around key sights, local access, thoughtful meals and relaxed pacing. Your travel designer can adjust this day to match your interests.

Day 3: Chengdu

A private day shaped around key sights, local access, thoughtful meals and relaxed pacing. Your travel designer can adjust this day to match your interests.

Day 4: Chongqing

A private day shaped around key sights, local access, thoughtful meals and relaxed pacing. Your travel designer can adjust this day to match your interests.

Day 5: Yichang

A private day shaped around key sights, local access, thoughtful meals and relaxed pacing. Your travel designer can adjust this day to match your interests.

Day 6: Shanghai

A private day shaped around key sights, local access, thoughtful meals and relaxed pacing. Your travel designer can adjust this day to match your interests.

Day 7: Hangzhou

A private day shaped around key sights, local access, thoughtful meals and relaxed pacing. Your travel designer can adjust this day to match your interests.

Customizable experiences

Food

Market Visit & Cooking Class

Chengdu / Guilin

Shop with a local host, then cook a regional meal in a private kitchen setting.

Culture

Sichuan Opera Backstage

Chengdu

Go behind the scenes of Sichuan opera before an intimate evening performance.

Wellness

Tai Chi with a Master

Qingcheng / Beijing

A quiet morning practice guided by a local master in a refined cultural setting.

What’s Included

Private city guiding
Cruise coordination
Domestic train or flight planning
Luxury hotel options
Selected cultural and culinary experiences

What’s Excluded

International flights
Visa fees where applicable
Travel insurance
Cruise cabin upgrades unless quoted
Personal expenses

Next Steps

Turn this sample route into your private proposal.

1

Confirm cruise comfort level

2

Choose travel window and group size

3

Receive a tailored itinerary and quotation