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Best of China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

13 Days / 12 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

Beijing, Xi'an and Chengdu's icons, the Leshan Giant Buddha, a Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges, and a finish in Shanghai. Entirely within mainland China — Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, the Yangtze River (Three Gorges), and Shanghai.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Airport pickup at Beijing International Airport, with a guide meet-and-greet and hotel transfer.

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Day 1 — Arrive in Beijing

Airport transfer to your central hotel.

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Day 2 — Imperial Beijing

The Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and a rickshaw Hutong tour.

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Day 3 — Great Wall & Peking Duck

Temple of Heaven, then hiking the Mutianyu Great Wall, with a Peking duck dinner.

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Day 4 — Beijing to Xi'an

The 798 Art District, then a high-speed train to Xi'an.

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Day 5 — Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army, the Great Mosque, and a Tang Dynasty dance show with a dumpling feast.

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Day 6 — Xi'an to Chengdu

The Ancient City Wall, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and a high-speed train to Chengdu.

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Day 7 — Chengdu

The Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, a hot pot lunch, and a Sichuan Opera performance.

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Day 8 — Leshan to the Cruise

The Leshan Giant Buddha, Shangli Old Town, then boarding your Yangtze cruise at Chongqing.

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Day 9 — Yangtze Cruising

Scenic cruising with an optional Fengdu "Ghost City" excursion and a Shibaozhai temple visit.

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Day 10 — Three Gorges

Passing through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, with a Shennong Stream excursion.

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Day 11 — Three Gorges Dam to Shanghai

A tour of the Three Gorges Dam, then disembarking and flying to Shanghai.

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Day 12 — Shanghai Sights

Yu Garden, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Jade Buddha Temple, and the Bund.

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Day 13 — Departure

Airport transfer for your flight home.

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Departure

The trip ends with a Shanghai airport transfer on Day 13.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

No — the Yangtze River is entirely within mainland China; the cruise is simply a scenic way to travel between Chongqing and Yichang.
This one adds Chengdu and the Leshan Giant Buddha before the cruise, giving a fuller look at Sichuan alongside the classic Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai route.
Your cabin and onboard meals, plus shore excursions like Fengdu, Shibaozhai and the Three Gorges Dam.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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