China Explorer with the Yangtze Cruise Holiday Package

What's included

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Minimum deposit starts from £199 pp

Return International flights from London

Internal flights Included (Yichang - Shanghai)

Train transfers from Beijing to Xian, Xian to Chengdu & Chengdu to Chongqing

Private Airport/Railway Station transfers along with hotels & all the all sightseeing spots as mentioned

13 Nights Accommodation in standard twin-bed room.

English-speaking guide as per the program

All First-Gate entrance fees to scenic spots as shown in the itinerary

Beijing Full Day tour of Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Mutianyu Great Wall

Xi'an Walking tour of the Muslim Quarter & the City Walls

Xian Full day tour Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors

Chengdu Full Day tour to Mount Emei

Shanghai Full Day tour to Jade Buddha Temple

Itinerary in Brief:

3 Nights at 4* SSAW Garden Hotel Beijing | Deluxe Room | Bed & Breakfast

2 Nights at 4* Hotel Eastern House Xi'an | Classic Room | Bed & Breakfast

3 Nights at 4* Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza | Superior Room | Bed & Breakfast

3 Nights at Yangtze River Cruise (Victoria Series Cruise), Chongqing | Standard Cabin | Full Board

2 Nights at 3* SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund | Deluxe Room | Bed & Breakfast

Start your Beijing adventure on Day 1 with a smooth transfer to your luxury hotel. You will enjoy a 3-night stay in Beijing. On Day 2, you will visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, including a cable car ride to one of the best-preserved sections of this iconic landmark; the Forbidden City, a massive imperial palace that housed 24 emperors; and Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest public square and a symbol of national pride. Day 3 is your free day. We recommend exploring the iconic landmarks, such as the Garden of Preserving Harmony at the Summer Palace or wandering the atmospheric Hutongs to try local Jianbing. Also, make sure to check out the Temple of Heaven’s divine architecture. After your well-rounded stay in Beijing, you will board your high-speed bullet train to Xi'an on Day 4.

Accommodation

4-star

SSAW Garden Hotel Beijing

The SSAW Garden Hotel sits in Dongcheng, one of Beijing’s most historically loaded neighbourhoods, with the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Jingshan Park all close by. Rooms are comfortable whether you book a Deluxe Room or one of the larger suites, and Wi-Fi is included throughout your stay. The hotel has its own restaurant, a bar, meeting facilities, and a concierge team. Beixinqiao Subway Station is a short walk away, and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 30 minutes by car.