Date and Price
| Departure Date | Return Date | Toronto Departure |
|---|---|---|
| TBA/Coming Soon | N/A | $2,999 UP |
Highlights
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China’s Greatest Cities – Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai, classical Suzhou, scenic Hangzhou, historic Wuxi, imperial Beijing, and vibrant Chongqing.
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World Wonders & UNESCO Sites – Walk the elegant Master of the Nets Garden (UNESCO) and stand atop the legendary Great Wall of China.
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Scenic Beauty & Cultural Traditions – Cruise past canals in Suzhou, admire West Lake in Hangzhou, taste tea at Dragon Well Plantation, and learn about silk, pearls, and traditional Chinese medicine.
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Modern China Experiences – Ride China’s famous high-speed bullet train and enjoy free time in dynamic Shanghai with optional skyline cruises and shows.
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Luxury Yangtze River Cruise – Sail through the breathtaking Three Gorges, visit the Three Gorges Dam, and enjoy guided shore excursions, cultural performances, and relaxing onboard experiences.
Itinerary
Day 1: Canada / Shanghai
Depart for China, enjoying delicious meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment throughout your journey.
Day 2: Shanghai
Upon arrival in Shanghai, the No.1 city of China, you will be warmly greeted at the airport by the tour guide and transferred to your hotel.
Hotel: Shanghai AutoCity Ruili Hotel or Similar
Day 3: Shanghai - Suzhou (Breakfast, Lunch)
Walk along the famous Bund, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River with colonial European architecture. Transfer to Suzhou, the “Garden City,” known for its classical gardens.
Hotel: Suzhou Baodai Bridge International Hotel or Similar
Day 4: Suzhou - Wuxi (Breakfast)
Visit the Master of the Nets Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Optional Grand Canal cruise (USD30). Tour a Silk Spinning Mill. Travel to Wuxi and stroll along Nanchang Street.
Hotel: Grand Park Hotel Wuxi or Similar
Day 5: Wuxi - Hangzhou (Breakfast)
Visit Liyuan Garden and a Fresh Water Pearl Farm. Travel to Hangzhou and explore West Lake. Optional boat ride on West Lake (USD30).
Hotel: Holiday Inn Hangzhou Gongshu or Similar
Day 6: Hangzhou - Shanghai (Breakfast)
Experience tea-tasting at the Dragon Well Tea Plantation. Travel back to Shanghai. Optional Chinese acrobatic show (USD50).
Hotel: Shanghai AutoCity Ruili Hotel or Similar
Day 7: Shanghai (Breakfast)
Free day to explore Shanghai or choose optional tours: Maglev train & Xintiandi Day Tour (USD65), Huangpu River Night Cruise (USD40).
Hotel: Shanghai AutoCity Ruili Hotel or Similar
Day 8: Shanghai - Beijing (Breakfast)
Travel to Beijing by flight or high-speed train. Optional tour to Summer Palace with photo stop at Olympic Bird’s Nest and Water Cube (USD50).
Hotel: Chun Hui Yuan Resort Beijing or Similar
Day 9: Beijing (Breakfast, Lunch)
Visit the Great Wall, one of the largest jade exhibitions in Asia, and the Chinese Herbal Institute.
Hotel: Chun Hui Yuan Resort Beijing or Similar
Day 10: Beijing (Breakfast)
Optional tour: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City (USD60), Hutong rickshaw ride & Peking Duck lunch (USD50).
Hotel: Chun Hui Yuan Resort Beijing or Similar
Day 11: Beijing - Yichang (Breakfast)
Take high-speed train to Yichang. Board luxury Yangtze River Cruise and receive an introduction to onboard activities.
Hotel: Huaxia Cruises or Similar
Day 12: Yangtze River Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sail along the Yangtze River. Optional excursion to Three Gorges Tribe (CNY295). Visit Three Gorges Dam. Optional Xiling Gorge tour (CNY320).
Accommodation: Huaxia Cruises or Similar
Day 13: Yangtze River Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Enjoy scenic cruising, lectures, and cultural programs. Optional excursions: Lesser Three Gorges or Shen Nong Stream, Little Lesser Three Gorges (CNY180), White Emperor City (CNY290).
Accommodation: Huaxia Cruises or Similar
Day 14: Yangtze River Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Shore excursion to Fengdu Snow Jade Cave or Shibaozhai. Farewell Party on board. Optional Wuling Mountain Great Rift Valley tour (CNY295).
Accommodation: Huaxia Cruises or Similar
Day 15: Chongqing / Depart (Breakfast)
Disembark and transfer to airport. Flights recommended after 14:00 due to arrival timing of the cruise.
Included
- 4 Nights 5-Star Hotel with breakfast
- 5 Nights 4-Star Hotel with breakfast
- 4 Nights on Yangtze River Cruise with Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- High Speed Bullet Train Ticket (Shanghai to Beijing & Beijing to Yichang)
- Admission fees for attractions included in the itinerary
- 21 meals included in the itinerary (13 breakfast, 5 lunch, 3 dinner)
- Escorted Tour - Full English Service Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned Coach
Not Included
- Tips for local tour guide and driver, China: USD$240
- Other personal expenses, dinners
- OPTIONAL Admission/Attraction Tickets
- Grand Canal Cruise (USD30)
- West Lake Boat Ride (USD30)
- Chinese acrobatic show (USD55)
- Maglev – Fastest Passenger Train Experience & Shanghai Day Tour. (USD65)
- Huangpu River Night Cruise (USD40)
- Summer Palace / Olympic Bird's Nest and Water Cube (USD50)
- Tiananmen Square / Forbidden City (USD60)
- Hutong tour with a rickshaw ride and Peking Duck lunch (USD50)
- Optional excursions on the Yangtze River cruise are listed in the itinerary for reference. Actual arrangements are subject to the cruise’s on-the-day schedule.
