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Land and River Cruise

Imperial China

2026

Land Tour

Imperial China

Imperial China

Experience China's most treasured highlights on this 13-day adventure: Beijing’s Forbidden City, the mind-blowing Great Wall, Xi’an’s Terracotta Army, Chengdu’s giant pandas, a Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges, and the vibrant blend of old and new in Shanghai.

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13 Days Land Tour

Itinerary

To view the itinerary's day-by-day details, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list. Discover daily activities, special experiences and insider local tips that make your journey a memorable one.

Beijing to Shanghai

13 days / 12 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Beijing

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Day 2

Beijing

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Day 3

Beijing, Great Wall of China

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Day 4

Beijing, Xi'an

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Day 5

Xi’an

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Day 6

Xi'an, Chengdu

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Day 7

Chengdu

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Day 8

Chengdu, Chongqing, Embark ship

Day 9

Scenic Cruising, Yangtze River

Day 10

Scenic Cruising, Yangtze River

Day 11

Disembark Ship, Yichang, Shanghai

Day 12

Shanghai

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Day 13

Depart Shanghai

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Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

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Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Low or high-water levels may cause disruption to cruising

  • Cabin pre-selection is not available on the Yangtze River cruise

  • Prices include airport transfers, tipping and porterage fees to/from the train in Beijing, Xi’an and Chengdu

  • Small Group departures (Maximum 24 guests) on 12 May 2026 and 13 October 2026 departures

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