China: The Grand Tour
Itinerary
Arrive in Beijing and check in to the Novotel Beijing Peace. In the afternoon visit the Temple of Heaven, and later enjoy a welcome dinner at a Peking duck restaurant.
Visit Tiananmen Square and tour the Forbidden City with an expert guide. Take in the historic Liulichang district. In the evening, see a state acrobatics show.
Drive out of the city to the Great Wall at Jinshanling, a quiet and impressive section of this historic structure.
Visit a hutong (a traditional, bustling neighbourhood street) in a pedicab, then drive to the railway station to board a high-speed train from Beijing to Xi'an. Check into the Grand New Century Hotel Bell Tower Xi'an.
Take a morning excursion to the Terracotta Army and the Xi'an Museum, followed by a lesson in Chinese calligraphy. Later, visit the Muslim quarter and Great Mosque.
Catch a high-speed train to Chengdu, and transfer to the Kempinski Hotel Chengdu. Enjoy an evening excursion to a Sichuan Opera music performance.
Take an early visit to the Giant Panda Research Base. Later, fly to Guilin and stay overnight at the Sheraton Guilin.
Board a morning cruise down the Li River, past a dramatic landscape of limestone peaks. Arrive in Yangshuo and stroll along busy West Street, then transfer to the Lijing Resort.
Enjoy the day at leisure, to rest or explore the Yangshuo region independently.
Take the train to Chongqing, then transfer to the port to board a five-star passenger vessel for a cruise to Yichang.
Cruise through the striking Three Gorges section of the Yangtze, an area of towering cliffs and twisting canyons. Enjoy shore excursions to Fengdu's Ghost City and to watch the Romance of the Three Kingdoms show.
Continue on the Yangtze River Cruise; a range of shore excursions are available, with entertainment provided in the evenings.
Disembark in Yichang and visit the Three Gorges Dam, then take the train to Shanghai. Stay at the Central Hotel.
Enjoy a morning tour of Jade Buddha Temple and Yu Garden, followed by tea tasting at the Huxinting Teahouse. In the afternoon, take in the Shanghai Museum with an expert guide, then end the day with a walk along the historic Bund. Finally, attend a farewell dinner.
Tour ends in Shanghai.
Trip Inclusions
- Visit the Forbidden City with an expert guide
- Cruise on the Yangtze River
- Tour the less-visited Jinshanling section of the Great Wall
- Tea tasting at the Huxinting Teahouse in Shanghai
- Take a private expert-led tour of the Shanghai Museum
- Porterage at hotels and train stations
- Welcome & farewell dinners
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners
- Small group size - average 14 people (max 18)
- Experienced local tour manager
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Internal flights
- Flexible - extensions available
- 4- & 5-star accommodation
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
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