Travel with your Small Group from Shanghai to Beijing and see China’s big hitters without the fuss. Cruise the Yangtze through jaw-dropping gorges, come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors and walk the Great Wall. Check out Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Three Gorges Dam. You’ll zip between cities on high-speed trains, cruise ships and coaches — with the must-sees sorted and plenty of freedom to do your own thing.
Beijing: Discover the significance of jade in Chinese culture during a visit to a traditional workshop. You’ll learn to tell genuine jade from imitation, explore the stone’s cultural and mineral origins, and even watch skilled artisans at work. More than a jewellery stop, this experience offers insight into a tradition shaped by 2,500 years of history and Confucian values.
Beijing: Gain insights into this fascinating city during a sightseeing tour of Beijing. See the Great Hall of the People and Tiananmen Square before stepping through the south gate of the Forbidden City.
Chongqing: You’ll get to know Chongqing, a major river city built on steep hills above the Yangtze. Busy shopping streets, high-rises and older alleyways sit side by side and hotpot restaurants are packed most evenings, showing you how people here eat, shop and spend their time.
Glide along the Shennong Stream by small boat, over clear green water between steep cliffs, with ancient hanging coffins set high in the rock and narrow valleys unfolding along the waterway.
Great Wall of China: Visit the Great Wall of China to marvel at the history of this renowned landmark.
Shanghai: Walk the Bund with your Travel Director, where grand historic buildings line the Huangpu River and Shanghai’s modern skyline stretches across the water. Continue to Nanjing Road, alive with glowing signs and elegant storefronts, before visiting a silk factory to see how the material is produced and learn about its place in Chinese culture.
Weather permitting, visit Xiao Guan Shan Folk Culture Park, where weathered rooftops, carved timber and quiet courtyards sit above the shimmering Yangtze, offering a glimpse of the homes and traditions once found along the river.
Xi'an: Explore the vast underground tomb complex of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Stand before the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army, thousands of life-sized warriors, horses and chariots crafted over two millennia ago to guard the emperor in the afterlife. Each figure is unique, offering a powerful glimpse into ancient artistry and imperial ambition.
Xi'an: Step inside 2,000-year-old Yaodong cave dwellings, built from naturally insulating, earthquake-resistant Loess earth. As modern homes replace them, your visit helps families restore their homes, keeping their heritage alive while embracing the future. Your visit also directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Yangtze: As you arrive, the Yangtze stretches before you, the longest river in Asia and third longest in the world, its broad waters glinting in the light. After dinner, step aboard your cruise ship and settle in for four nights on the water, watching the current slip quietly past beyond the deck.
