14-Day China Family Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

After arriving at the airport or train station, you will be met by your private guide and transferred to the hotel. Then you can have a break or explore the surroundings of the hotel.

Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Beijing

After breakfast, you will head to Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. Tiananmen Square witnessed the founding of the People's Republic of China. Continue your tour to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum. In this royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China, you can appreciate the essence of ancient Chinese architectural art.

For lunch, you will taste Zhajiangmian (traditional Beijing fried sauce noodles) at Wangfujing Street. In the afternoon, you will travel to the Summer Palace, a royal garden. The Summer Palace is a model of Chinese garden architecture with captivating scenery of mountains, the lake, and Chinese-style pavilions.

Experience the charm of Chinese traditional culture through Peking Opera. Put on Peking Opera costumes and draw Peking Opera facial masks. Encourage your kids to learn about the unique singing style of Peking Opera.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Beijing

After breakfast, you will visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall in Beijing. After taking the cable car up to the Mutianyu Great Wall, you can hike and enjoy the steep mountains and splendid scenery. Then take the toboggan ride down the Great Wall. Find a farmhouse restaurant and enjoy your lunch.

After lunch, you will visit Shichahai, a famous scenic area with natural views, historical sites, and entertainment. Take a rickshaw to explore nearby Beijing Hutong.  Visit a Beijing Hutong family and experience the atmosphere of local life. You can practice Chinese calligraphy, fight cricket, and play diabolo (Chinese Yoyo). For dinner, you can savor Beijing's traditional cuisine - copper hot pot.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Beijing

This morning, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped. The Imperial Vault of Heaven and the Echo Wall are attractive. Now, it is a very popular place for locals doing Tai Chi, dancing, and kicking the shuttlecock. You can also practice Tai Chi and compete with others in Tai Chi competitions. For lunch, you can enjoy Beijing Roast Duck which is famous for its crispy skin and tender meat.

In the afternoon, your private guide will take you to the high-speed rail station. After about 5 hours, you will arrive in Xi'an. Your local guide and driver will meet you and take you to the hotel.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Xi'an

In the morning, travel to Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum and unearth the history of the Terracotta Army. Marvel at the impressive army of Qin Dynasty and superb sculpture art. Then create mini Terracotta Warriors and learn about the craftsmanship of the Terracotta Warriors.

In the afternoon, head to the ancient Xi'an City Wall which is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. You can ride a bike or walk on the Xi'an City Wall and overlook the views of Xi'an.

In the evening, you will visit the Muslim Quarter (Huimin Street), a famous food street. You can experience rich Muslim culture and delicacies.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Xi'an

After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit Shaanxi History Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda. You can visit a large number of precious cultural relics that show the rich history and brilliant culture of Shaanxi. Watching a Chinese shadow show is a great way to learn about Chinese folk art. Visit a shadow play studio and color the shadow figures.

Visit a local family and get a flavor of their life. Learn how to make dumplings and enjoy a dumpling feast for lunch.

Transfer to Chengdu by bullet train which will take you about 4 hours. Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will meet you at the station and take you to your hotel for a break.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Chengdu

Today, you will have an unforgettable day at Dujiangyan Panda Base. Have a real close-up to cute pandas as a panda volunteer. Learn the habits of pandas with the staff and prepare food for them. When feeding pandas, you can observe their charmingly naive appearance. Participated in the cleaning work of the Panda Base to give them a clean and comfortable living environment. Kids can make large panda toys or other sample handicrafts. Draw a panda on a blank fan or lantern as a souvenir. Make delicious snacks from bamboo and give them to pandas.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Sanxingdui Museum. Appreciate bronze, gold, jade, and other artifacts from different periods of time and learn about brilliant ancient Chinese culture and unique Sanxingdui culture. Then travel to Jinli Ancient Street, a historical and cultural district in Chengdu. You can see the antique buildings and taste various Sichuan-flavored snacks, such as beancurd jelly, crispy beef patty, spicy chicken skewers, etc.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Chengdu

This morning, you will travel to Wenshu Monastery and enjoy a moment of peace of mind. Wenshu Monastery is an important sanctuary of Chinese Buddhism where you can see abundant statues, scriptures, frescoes, and other Buddhist cultural relics. Enjoy a cup of tea at a tea house.

There are three optional activities during lunch: Sichuan hot pot, Sichuan cuisine, and Sichuan Opera with face-changing.

In the afternoon, you will transfer to Chongqing by bullet train. After arrival, your private guide will escort you to Chaotianmen Dock. Board a ferry and take a three-night tour down the Yangtze River. The ferry usually departs at 9:00 pm. In the evening, you will join the Captain's welcome reception for a delicious buffet dinner.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: on the ferry

Wake up in the morning and immerse yourself in the serenity of the Yangtze River. You can take part in a morning Tai Chi class. Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art. After breakfast, you can spend an enjoyable morning on the ferry by appreciating the scenery along the Yangtze River. Relax on the comfortable sofa and have a cup of coffee. Or you can choose to visit Fengdu Ghost City at your own expense. Fengdu Ghost City is famous for its creepy temples, statues and ghost legend.

In the afternoon, you will head to Shibaozhai, a 12-story tower built on a hill. The majestic tower houses Buddha statues. In the evening, you will attend dinner and fun parties on board.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: on the ferry

In the morning, your ferry trip will pass by two famous sites of the Three Gorges in turn: Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Towering mountains, rushing rivers, and captivating rocks form a magnificent scenery. You can enjoy breakfast on the ferry while taking in the breathtaking views.

In the afternoon, you will visit Goddess Stream. Hop on a smaller boat and sail along the tranquil waterway. Lush greenery surrounds this pristine waterway.

In the evening, the crew will show you great performances. You can take part in carefully planned onboard activities when the kids are playing in childcare.

Kind Reminder:
1. In the morning, you can choose to go on a shore excursion to Baidi Cheng (White Emperor City) with extra charges.
2. Today's itinerary may vary slightly during the off-season and is subject to the cruise line.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: on the ferry

After breakfast, you will visit the Three Gorges Dam which is one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world. This engineering marvel has a length of 2335 meters and a height of 185 meters. Get on the 185 Platform and overlook the majestic and stunning Three Gorges Dam.

After visiting, you will head to Yichang and take the bullet train to Shanghai. When you get to Shanghai, your private guide and driver will meet you and take you to the hotel.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Shanghai

In the morning, you will travel to Shanghai Museum where you can appreciate the rich treasures of ancient Chinese art. Travel to Yu Garden and enjoy the scenery of a Jiangnan-style garden with exquisite and elegant pavilions and decorative walkways. Nearby Yuyuan Bazaar is famous for Shanghai's local snacks and special handicrafts.

Shanghai World Financial Center has become a landmark in Shanghai with its unique design and aerial observation deck on the 100th floor. You can enjoy the beautiful view of Shanghai's skyline from the observation deck of these skyscrapers. Nanjing Road is one of the busiest commercial streets in Shanghai with bustling restaurants and shopping and entertainment areas. Then stroll to the Bund where you can appreciate historical buildings, views of the Huangpu River, and Oriental Pearl TV Tower.

In the evening, enjoy a cruise on Huangpu River and admire the beauty of Shanghai's night view. You will pass by Lujiazui, the financial center of Shanghai, and visit Waibaidu Bridge (Garden Bridge), a historical all-steel bridge that witnessed the development and change of Shanghai.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Shanghai

Today is a free day in Shanghai. In this big city blending old and new, you can embrace the modern life and rich history of Shanghai. In Shanghai Disneyland Park, you can experience Disney's magical world with Chinese culture and entertainment facilities. Or delight in a serene water town with ancient streets, stone bridges, and waterways. Enjoying a short day tour to Suzhou or Hangzhou is also a good choice.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Shanghai

Conclude your China family tour with a souvenir purchase. Then you will be taken to the airport or train station for departure.

Meals: B
Accommodation: N/A