If China is on your travel bucket list, why not consider a river cruise down the famed Yangtze River? Spanning over 6,000 kilometres long, the Yangtze runs through some of China’s most well-known historical sites like The Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors. While you can travel China by train, plane or car, a river cruise down the Yangtze is a one-stop shop to all of the wonders the country has to offer.
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Majestic Yangtze River Cruise
from $5,880 at Wendy Wu Tours
Explore the majestic Yangtze on a serene14-day journey with Wendy Wu Tours. For $5,880 per person, you’ll be flown from Australia to Shanghai where you’ll board a luxurious ship and begin your Yangtze River journey. From Shanghai’s ultra-modern cityscape to Chengdu’s Giant Pandas and Beijing’s ancient marvels, you’ll get an incredible and comprehensive exploration of all that China has to offer.
Key stops:
- Shanghai
- Pudong
- Yangtze River
- Ciqikou
- Terracotta Warriors
- Beijing
- The Great Wall
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Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang Downstream
from $906 at Viator
Looking for just a taste of the Yangtze River? This is the cruise for you. For a cool $900, you can embark on China’s famed river for a leisurely four-day cruise where you’ll discover the wonders of the Chongqing municipality. During your four day cruise, you’ll get to enjoy a range of on-shore excursions to the Fengdu ghost city, the Lesser Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam, and more. Your cruise will finish up in the historic city of Yichang where you can the ancient village of Xiling Gorge and the picturesque Sanyou Cave.
Key stops:
- Chongqing
- Yuhuang Shengdi
- Three Gorges
- Yichang
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Yangtze River Deluxe Cruise 5D/4N from Yichang to Chongqing
from $1,188 at Silk Road Trips
Over five magical days, cruise down the picturesque Yangtze River onboard this luxury cruise from Silk Road Trips. This cruise fuses the once-in-a-lifetime trip down the Yangtze River with an abundance of wellness opportunities onboard. Whilst you’re cruising past the Three Gorges or the Qutang Gorge, you’ll be squeezing in a morning Tai Chi class where you’ll improve your flexibility and strength, and cardiovascular fitness. When you’re not stretching your heart out, you’ll be jumping off the ship for excursions and trips to Yichang, Fengdu and Chongqing.
Key stops:
- Yichang
- Three Gorges Dam
- Qutang Gorge
- Fengdu
- Chongqing
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Yin and Yangtze
from $5,198 at On The Go Tour
The Yin and Yangtze river cruise is your most comprehensive look at the Yangtze River. Starting in Beijing, you’ll float to the Forbidden City and towards The Great Wall of China. After that, the ship will make stops into Luoyang, Xiyuan Park, Shaolin Monastery and Xi’an City Wall. Next, you’ll get to marvel at historical wonders like the Terracotta Warriors and The Great Buddha of Leshan. After a few days of leisurely sailing along the Yangtze, your tour will end in Shanghai.
Key stops:
- Beijing
- The Forbidden City
- The Great Wall of China
- Luoyang
- Xiyuan Park
- Shaolin Monastery
- Xi’an City Wall
- Terracotta Warriors
- Chengdu
- The Great Buddha of Leshan
- Yangtze River
- Three Gorges
- Shanghai
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