China: Beijing, Yangtze River Cruise & Shanghai
15 days | 18 days with Hong Kong extension | Estimated monthly payments as low as $160
Experience China and all of its contrasts.
China’s sheer size is impossible to fathom until you walk across the expanse of Tiananmen Square or gaze at the seemingly endless Great Wall. Take a leisurely cruise down the Yangtze River and ride the world’s fastest train. Discover this magnificent country, from pristine landscapes and towering cityscapes to ancient sites and modern marvels.
Your tour package includes
- 9 nights in handpicked hotels
- 4 nights aboard Yangtze River Cruise ship
- 13 breakfasts
- 11 lunches
- 5 dinners, select meals with beer
- 1 tea tasting
- 12 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
- 3 on-tour flights
- 1 train ride
Included highlights
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven
- Summer Palace
- the Great Wall
- Yangtze River cruise
- Jiefangbei Market
- Terracotta Army
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Yuyuan Garden
Itinerary

Overnight Flight
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Beijing today.
Beijing
Day 2: Arrival in Beijing
Welcome to China! Settle in to your hotel this evening.
Reviews
Overall rating based on 169 traveler ratings
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Our guide John (Li Jun) was amazing! He went out of his way to help my friend and I locate and pick up our delayed luggage (8 days delayed) while on the river cruise. Hes very passionate about his country and it shows. Bery helpful with pretrip essentials (apps and money)Pros:...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are so glad to hear that John went above and beyond to support you—especially...
Loved everything about this tour. Tour director John I give an A+. Local guides and drivers great. Meagan very supportive always available to assist. Sites were awesome, food great and the people were friendly and accommodating. Fellow travellers were fantastic. Everything about...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are so glad to hear that you loved everything about your experience and that John,...
It was my first time visiting China and I would say if you are planning to visit, book a tour unless you or a travel companion speak fluent Chinese. We had an amazing tour director (Jun Li) who went above and beyond to make sure our time was enjoyable and to assist us with any...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for taking the time to review your tour of China! We are so glad to hear that you had an amazing experience and that Jun Li made...
The tour of China was fantastic our tour Director John was incredible. We were kept informed of any minor changes to the schedule. And the cruise was great I would advise that you always carry a mask, they came in very handy when we landed in Xi’an during a sand storm. If I had...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for taking the time to review your tour of China! We are so glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience overall and that...
too much chinese food at every meal with exception of breakfast tour guide in china very good tour guide in hong kong excellent the local tour guide in hong kong needed a microphone could not hear him even if standing next to him some restaurants would not pass health...
I expected more from the tour director, Xin .Many times so many of us on tour felt not secure. I’m glad I did this tour and so many said the secure issues are not typical of Go Ahead. I am confident from their remarks I would travel in the future with Go Ahead.
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Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.