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Abercrombie & Kent

OFFER ID 1544602

Private China & the Yangtze
Discover China’s past and present — from historic Beijing to the bustling metropolis of Shanghai. Visit the iconic Terra Cotta Warriors and giant pandas, and explore the storied Yangtze River on an all-balcony river cruiser.

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Abercrombie & Kent: Private China & the Yangtze

Day 1 Beijing, China

Arrive in the capital city and transfer to your luxurious hotel.

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

Meals:

Day 2 Beijing

Start the day with a tai chi class at the Temple of Heaven, a stunning example of classical Ming periodarchitecture. Explore historic Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares and a site ofgreat political significance. Visit the Forbidden City, China’s former imperial palace, now a vast museumhousing imperial treasures.

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 Beijing

Travel to the well-preserved Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Ride a cable car to the top of the wall to take in sweeping mountain views. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and then return to the city to walk through a Hutong, an intimate neighborhood of alleyways dating to China’s dynastic period.

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 Xian

Fly this morning to Xian, the eastern terminus of the Great Silk Road. After lunch, walk through the Muslim Quarter and see the Great Mosque.

The Ritz-Carlton, Xian

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 Xian

Visit the excavation site of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, the life-size army created during the Qin Dynasty to protect China’s first emperor in his afterlife.Later, explore Xian’s impressive City Wall, with the option to stroll along its ramparts.

The Ritz-Carlton, Xian

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 Chengdu

Travel by high-speed train to Chengdu. Upon arrival, enjoy a special Sichuan hot pot lunch, and then immerse yourself in local life and culture at the People’sPark where area residents play traditional Chinese instruments, practice calligraphy and engage in tai chi. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Waldorf Astoria Chengdu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 Chengdu & Chongqing

Visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center, where you experience the rare opportunity to observe these endangered creatures roaming freely intheir specially designed habitat. Then, travel by high-speed train to Chongqing and board your comfortable river cruiser for a three-night journey through thescenic Three Gorges region.

Yangzi Explorer Ii

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Cruising the Yangtze

Begin the day with tai chi on deck and take a private shore excursion in Fuling. Visit the 816 Nuclear Military Plant, a massive yet unfinished Cold War era bunker that was intended to produce nuclear weapons. Back on board, enjoy a Chinese medicine demonstration and a lesson on the art of Chinese foot reflexology. Tonight, attend the Captain’s Reception, followed by dinner.

Yangzi Explorer Ii

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 Cruising the Yangtze

Cruise the Qutang Gorge before docking at Wushan. Disembark and take in the scenic splendor of this rugged yet lush region on an adventure among the high peaks that surround the river. In the afternoon, continue your journey downstream, passing through the majestic Wu and Xiling Gorges. Later, cruise the Xiling Gorge and savor a “Taste of China” dinner.

Yangzi Explorer Ii

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 Yichang & Shanghai

This morning, disembark and stop over near the Three Gorges Dam. Following time for a photo opportunity, fly to Shanghai. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in to your luxury hotel on the Bund. The balance of the afternoon and evening are at leisure.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai On The Bund

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 11 Shanghai

Explore dynamic Shanghai, where stunning modern skylines meet classic street markets and gardens. Head to the observation deck of the Shanghai Tower, where you are treated to a bird’s-eye view of the Huangpu River, the Bund, and Shanghai’s panorama of skyscrapers. Then, walk Shanghai’s historic Jewish Quarter with a guide and learn how it became a haven for Jews fleeing Europe in World War II. This afternoon, return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai On The Bund

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12 Shanghai

Today, walk along the Bund, Shanghai’s most popular promenade, and then explore the Shanghai Museum viewing exceptional collections of historically significant art and housewares. Savor lunch at a local restaurant, and later stroll the streets of Old Town and visit the 16th-century Yu Garden, with its pavilions and ponds.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai On The Bund

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13 Shanghai

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations

Yangtze River

Chongqing

Shanghai

Shanghai is a teeming metropolis of 11 million, bustling with energy, towering skyscrapers, art deco buildings, honking traffic, and shopping crowds. Once here, visitors will find Eastern ways abound: Tai Chi along the Bund, the serenity of exquisite ponds and gardens, and an endless flotilla of sampans edging along the Huangpu River. Explore Shanghai old and new: the busy bazaars and alleyways of the Old Town, Yu Garden, Wuxingting Tea House, Long Hua Temple and more.

Excursions

Shanghai: Yu Garden & Old Town Tour (4 hours)

Shanghai: French Concession & The Bund (4 hours)

Shanghai: Jewish Quarter Tour (4 hours)

Shanghai: Museum Tour (4 hours)

Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour (4 hours)

Shanghai: Disposal Tour (4 hours)

Shanghai City Tour (8 hours)

Shanghai: Disposal Tour (8 hours)

Yichang

Chengdu

Xi'an

Beijing

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Valid Date Ranges

07/11/2025 - 07/23/2025

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08/01/2025 - 08/13/2025

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08/15/2025 - 08/27/2025

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09/05/2025 - 09/17/2025

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09/19/2025 - 10/01/2025

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10/10/2025 - 10/22/2025

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10/17/2025 - 10/29/2025

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10/24/2025 - 11/05/2025

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11/14/2025 - 11/26/2025

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11/28/2025 - 12/10/2025

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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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Length

12 Nights

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Vacation Rating

Luxury

Remarks

Prices are per person, double occupancy and include internal air where applicable. Holiday surcharge may apply. Departure dates, prices and availability may change at any time. Some restrictions may apply.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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