11 Days Best China Tour : Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing, Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai

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11 Days Small Group Tour of Beijing – Xi’an— Chongqing —Yichang— Shanghai

Tour Type: Small Group of max 10, guaranteed departures

Guide: Professional English-speaking tour guide in each city (Mandarin or Cantonese tour guide are also available)

Transportation: Spacious air-conditioned Mini Bus with experienced driver. We might offer a sedan or MPV if the group size is smaller.

Accommodation: 10 nights at good 4-star hotels.

Meals: 3 Meals a day with local signature dishes.  We consider food plays a SIGNIFICANT  role while you stay in China.

Trip Highlights and Must-see sights in China

• The Mutianyu Great Wall, The Forbidden City.
• Family visit to meet local people and experience authentic Chinese culture:  Chinese calligraphy
• Teeth cleaning or Free foot message at your choice without extra cost
• Terracotta Warriors, Bell Tower
• Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
• Visit 8D Cyber City Chongqing
• Taste the authentic Hot and Spicy Sichuan Hot Pot
• Yangtze Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang
• Enjoy the stunning views from The Bund
• Enjoy authentic Chinese Food : Peking Duck, Zhajiang Noodles, Rougamo/Chinese Burgers, Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup, Xiaolongbao/Soup Dumplings, Hot Pot, Braised Pork Belly, Canton Dim sum, Western Style breakfast and MORE and MORE, we GUARANTEE  that you will taste definitely more than 100 different kinds of food during you stay in China.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Beijing

Welcome your arrival anytime at the airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 Beijing

Visit Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City; enjoy an a la carte welcome lunch with authentic Peking Duck; continue to visit Temple of Heaven; and Olympic Landmarks Visit; Copper Pot Hot Pot for the dinner plus BO’S FOOD CHALLENGE

Day 3 Beijing

Visit Mutianyu Great Wall by a cable car ride plus The Luge (slideway) . Northeastern Cuisin plus Charcoal-grilled skewers (Chinese version of BBQ) for the Lunch. Chinese Culture Experience: Brush Calligraphy. Free teeth cleaning or foot massage at your choice. Fusion food for the dinner plus Our FOOD CHALLENGE.

Day 4 Beijing to Xi’an by Bullet Train

Visit Yonghe Temple,Hutong Tour, Xinjiang Cuisine for the lunch, Food Challenge Of the Day; take bullet train to Xi’an and transfer to hotel.

Day 5 Xi’an

Visit Terracotta Army and the discoverer’s home of the first terracotta warrior; have a A Grand Feast of Shaanxi Noodles for your lunch; continue to visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda & Xi’an Drum Tower and then enjoy dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show in the evening.

 

 

Day 6 Xi’an – Chongqing

Have a buffet breakfast at the hotel then meet the tour guide at the lobby. Take a high speed train (duration: 5 hours) to Chongqing. Your Chongqing tour guide will wait for you at the railway station and help you to transfer to Chaotianmen wharf and check-in at the Victoria cruise, which Set sail from Chongqing at 9:00 p.m. In Chongqing, we’ll arrange authentic Sichuan hot pot and signature Chongqing noodles for you. Sichuan hot pot is famous for its spicy and numbing beef tallow broth, paired with a variety of fresh ingredients for a communal dining experience. Chongqing noodles, a beloved local street food, boast chewy texture and rich spicy sauce with chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns, a perfect bite of Chongqing’s culinary culture.

Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise

Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner are all included onboard. Fengdu Ghost City (optional), Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park, FengYan SanGuo “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” Show(optional)
Enjoy a full day Yangtze cruise! In ther morning, you will have an optional shore excursion short visit to Fengdu (depends on river condition). Fendu is known as the ‘Ghost City’ to most Chinese people. Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park is arranged as your shore excursion. You can also choose to take the additional shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City with extra fee. Tonight a captain welcome reception is arranged for all the tourists. Feng Yan San Guo “Rommance of the Three Kingdoms” Show is another show excursion for you in the evening.

Victoria Cruise Timetable: (only for reference, may change by cruise without notice)

[06:30-08:30] Early Bird Coffee and Tea; Practice Tai Chi on board and Buffet breakfast.

[09:00-13:30] Shore excursion—Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park is arranged in the morning. Or take additional shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City with extra cost. Buffet lunch is served on board.

[16:00-21:30] Late afternoon Captain’s Welcome Reception with buffet dinner. In the evening, you can choose to take the additional Shore excursion—FengYan SanGuo “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” Show.

Notes:
1. The cruise shore excursion and docks are subject to the arrangements which might influent by seasons, water levels, cruise canals and climates and subject to change without prior notice. During the cruise, you will receive the schedule from boat for declares the travel program.
2. Service fee to river guide and cruise crew on board is RMB150 per passenger which IS included in fare, No extra cost.
3. The other personal expense such as internet service, laundry, drinks and bar charge etc, however, are not included.

Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise

White Emperor City (optional), Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Godness Stream

Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner are all included onboard. Today, an optional excursion will be arranged at around 07:30 to the White Emperor City – a place offers a view looking toward the Qutang Gorge is depicted on the back of the Chinese 10-yuan bill. Back to the ship and then pass through Three Gorges that namely Qutang Gorge – considered the most dramatic by many visitors, Wu Gorge – known for its deep valleys and forest covered mountains, and then after lunch, you will have a boat excursion to Goddess Stream .

Victoria Cruise Timetable:
06:30 – 07:00 Early bird coffee and tea/ practice Tai Chi at upper deck
07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast (Buffet)
07:30 – 10:15 Optional Shore excursion – White Emperor City (at your own expense RMB295 P.P)
10:45 (Est.) Sailing through Qutang Gorge
12:45 (Est.) Scenic cruising – Wu Gorge
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch (Buffet)
15:15 – 18:15 Shore excursion – Goddess Stream (or Shennong Stream depends on river condition)
19:00 – 20:30 Captain’s Farewell Banquet (set-menu table dinner)
21:00 – 21:45 Crew cabaret
(18:00-23:00) Check out and pay for the bills if any

Tip: Excursion trip to White Emperor City, you would take the coach directly to Baidi Temple in 20 minutes’ drive. You will have two hours for your White Emperor City visit to appreciate the rich historic story and mysterious land.

Day 9 Yichang – Shanghai

Three Gorges Dam,Take high speed train to Shanghai

Disembark at Maoping cruise terminal, Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site; transfer to the passenger center in downtown of Yichang.

Take high speed train to Shanghai. Lunch will be served on the train. Your Shanghai tour guide will wait for you at the train station and help you to transfer to the hotel. Dinner will be provided too.

Day 10 Shanghai

Jade Buddha Temple, the exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, The Bund.

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Modern city of China. Visit Jade Buddha Temple, which is famous for the seated Buddha, encrusted with jewels, which is said to weigh 1,000 kg.Then visit the exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, while walking on Riverside Promenade Bingjiang Da Dao. A La Carte lunch at a local popular restaurant, atmosphere might be loud but tasty food. Visit Yuyuan Garden, which is a Chinese classic garden in city downtown, shopping time at Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road which is the earliest commercial street in Shanghai, you could look for some special souvenirs there. After that, enjoy a leisure walk along the Bund, famous for groups of buildings known as “a Gallery of world architecture”. To conclude both our Shanghai exploration and your entire China journey, we’ve reserved a table at a prestigious Michelin-recommended restaurant for a farewell feast featuring Shanghai’s signature soup dumplings (xiaolongbao). These handcrafted delicacies, with their delicate wrappers and savory broth, will serve as a delicious and unforgettable closing note to your time in China.

Day 11 Departure Shanghai

Transfer service to airportFree day at leisure and be transferred to the airport for return flight. We can arrange the Maglev train ride to Pudong airport if you are interested in, or we will drive you directly to the airport.

Silk Road Voyages — Tour Package

Min. 2 pax per booking.

Price includes:

♦ Domestic flight or high-speed train as specified
♦ Private transfer between airport/railway station, attractions and hotels
♦ Private licensed English-speaking guide and driver service
♦ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast (twin share basis)
♦ All attraction entrance fees as specified
♦ 3 Meals a day, authentic Chinese local food

Price excludes:

♦ International air tickets or train tickets to/from China
♦ Tips for guide and driver (at your discretion)
♦ China entry visa fees
♦ Personal expenses
♦ Optional tours, meals, activities and services
♦ China life tourist accident/casualty insurance

About Silk Road Voyages

At Silk Road Voyages, we offer more than just tours—we deliver authentic, worry-free travel experiences designed with care and local insight. With over 15 years of living and working abroad, our founder understands exactly what international travelers need when visiting China.

All our private and small-group tours come fully inclusive: daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring genuine local Chinese cuisine, plus comfortable 4-star hotel accommodations throughout your trip. We provide private transfers, licensed English-speaking guides, and private drivers for maximum comfort and flexibility.

Our tours are no hidden fees, no forced shopping, no rushed schedules. We focus on quality, privacy, and real cultural experiences, so you can explore China at your own pace, safely and comfortably.

Discover China the way it should be traveled—with a local who truly cares.