Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Shanghai
You'll touch down in Shanghai and head through the airport arrival hall where your private guide will be waiting. From there, it's a private car transfer to your hotel, with your guide handling luggage and getting you checked in smoothly so you can settle in without hassle.
- Day 2
Shanghai
An hour's drive gets you to Zhujiajiao water town, where 1,700 years of history shows in the ancient architecture, old bridges, and scenic canals. After lunch at a local spot, you'll head back to Shanghai to choose between Yuyuan Garden or Jade Buddha Temple, then walk through the Bund to see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Shanghai Tower. You'll go up Shanghai Tower's observatory for 360-degree city views before your guide takes you back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant in Zhujiajiao water town)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zhujiajiao water town with boat ride
- Breakfast
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to Yuyuan Garden or Jade Buddha Temple
- Visit to the Bund
- Ascent to Shanghai Tower observatory
Optional Activities
- Visit to Pearl TV Tower
- Visit to World Financial Center
- Visit to Jinmao Tower
- Visit to Shanghai Museum
Landmarks Zhujiajiao Water Town Yuyuan Garden Jade Buddha Temple The Bund Oriental Pearl TV Tower Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai Tower Pearl TV Tower Jinmao Tower Shanghai Museum - Day 3
Shanghai to Yichang
The morning is yours to do what you like until your guide takes you to the high-speed train station. The train ride to Yichang takes a few hours, and once you arrive, your guide meets you for a private car transfer to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal. You'll board your upstream cruise with a shuttle ride out to Maoping, where your Yangtze River journey officially begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey from Shanghai to Yichang
- Transfer to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal
- Boarding and shuttle to Maoping for cruise departure
Landmarks Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal Yangtze River 
- Day 4
Yangtze River Cruise (Upstream Day 2)
Today focuses on the Three Gorges Dam Site, one of the world's major engineering projects you can explore firsthand. Later, there's a Captain's Welcome Reception with food and social time to meet fellow passengers. Evening brings the Minorities and Dynasty Costumes Show with vibrant performances right onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Three Gorges Dam Site
- Captain's Welcome Reception
- Minorities and Dynasty Costumes Show
Landmarks Three Gorges Dam Site 
- Day 5
Yangtze River Cruise (Upstream Day 3)
You'll start early with coffee or tea while the ship cruises through Goddess Stream. Throughout the day, dramatic landscapes appear around each bend as you pass through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. After dinner, settle in for the Cabaret Show featuring music, dance, and entertainment to wrap up your evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning coffee or tea service
- Cruise through Goddess Stream
- Views of Wu Gorge
- Views of Qutang Gorge
- Cabaret Show
Landmarks Goddess Stream Wu Gorge Qutang Gorge - Day 6
Yangtze River Cruise (Upstream Day 4)
Kick off with Early Bird Coffee and Tea service, then explore the mystical Snow Jade Cave in Fengdu with activities designed to connect you with local culture and scenery. The day winds down with the Captain's Farewell Dinner celebrating the memories and friendships from your cruise journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early Bird Coffee and Tea
- Visit to Snow Jade Cave in Fengdu
- Cultural immersion activities
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
Landmarks Snow Jade Cave Fengdu - Day 7
Chongqing
After breakfast onboard, you'll have leisurely time reflecting on your Yangtze experience before disembarking at Chongqing Ferry Terminal. Your guide meets you and transfers to your hotel for check-in. Then you'll explore Chongqing's landmarks: the Three Gorges Museum for regional history, Hongya Cave's unique stilted architecture, Jiefangbei Square's vibrant energy, and Ciqikou's ancient streets with traditional architecture, local snacks, and tea houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast aboard cruise
- Disembarkation from cruise
- Transfer to hotel
- Guided tour of Three Gorges Museum
- Visit to Hongya Cave
- Visit to Jiefangbei Square
- Exploration of Ciqikou (Porcelain Port)
Landmarks Three Gorges Museum Hongya Cave Jiefangbei Square Ciqikou 
- Day 8
Dazu County
Your guide picks you up at 08:30 from the hotel lobby for a full-day trip to Dazu County, where rock carvings from the late Tang and early Song dynasties cover the landscape. You'll focus on Baodingshan's carvings at 527 meters elevation, exploring both Dafowan and Xiaofowan areas with approximately 10,000 Buddha statues carved into the 500-meter cliff's U-shaped formation. By evening, your guide returns you to Chongqing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dazu rock carvings
- Visit to Baodingshan carvings
- Exploration of Dafowan rock carving area
- Exploration of Xiaofowan rock carving area
Landmarks Dazu Rock Carvings Baodingshan Carvings - Day 9
Chongqing to Guilin
The morning is free time until your guide escorts you to the high-speed train station for the journey to Guilin. After arrival, your guide picks you up and transfers you to your hotel for check-in. Later, you'll explore Guilin's natural wonders including the limestone Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill with its distinctive silhouette, serene lakes, and vibrant central walking streets where tradition and modern life mix.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey from Chongqing to Guilin
- Transfer to hotel
- Visit to Reed Flute Cave
- Visit to Elephant Trunk Hill
- Exploration of central walking streets and lakes
Landmarks Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill 
- Day 10
Longsheng
This excursion takes you to Longsheng in rural Guangxi where you'll interact with Zhuang and Yao ethnic minority communities to learn their centuries-old traditions. You'll hike to the Longji Rice Terraces for impressive agricultural views perfect for photography. A local woman in traditional Zhuang costume shows you how to make Guilin Oil Tea, and you'll participate in making and tasting this distinctive local flavor before the hotel pickup brings you back downtown.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zhuang and Yao communities
- Hike to Longji Rice Terraces
- Guilin Oil Tea preparation demonstration and tasting
Landmarks Longji Rice Terraces Longsheng - Day 11
Guilin to Yangshuo
Hotel pickup happens at 8:20 AM before you head to Zhujiang pier. From 9:00 to 14:00, you'll cruise the Li River for about 5 hours surrounded by karst scenery, water buffalo, rice paddies, fishermen, and bamboo rafts. After the cruise, you'll explore Yangshuo town and the famous West Street before hotel dropoff around 4 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
- Exploration of Yangshuo town
- Walk down West Street
Landmarks Li River West Street 
- Day 12
Yangshuo
Start with a serene Yulong River cruise through stunning karst landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and lush greenery while your guide shares insights into local culture and history. Lunch is authentic Guilin cuisine at a riverside restaurant. Afterward, you'll hike to Moon Hill, a distinctive natural arch with a moon-shaped hole offering panoramic countryside views. Later, an exhilarating sidecar tour takes you through charming villages and rice paddies on winding roads before returning to your hotel in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Guilin cuisine at riverside restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cruise on Yulong River
- Lunch at riverside restaurant
- Hike to Moon Hill
- Sidecar tour through Yangshuo countryside
Landmarks Yulong River Moon Hill - Day 13
Yangshuo to Hong Kong
Free time in the morning until your guide takes you to the high-speed train station for the journey to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, your guide meets you at the train station and transfers you to your hotel by private car, handling luggage and check-in so you can get settled in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey from Yangshuo to Hong Kong
- Transfer to hotel
- Day 14
Hong Kong
You'll start in the bustling Sham Shui Po neighborhood checking out street markets and local eateries. Then visit Wong Tai Sin Temple, a famous Taoist temple with impressive architecture. Head to the Avenue of Stars along Victoria Harbour to see movie star handprints and enjoy the skyline. After relaxing at Repulse Bay, one of Hong Kong's most popular beaches, ascend Victoria Peak for panoramic views of the city and harbors. The historic Man Mo Temple offers a tranquil escape, and Cat Street has antique shops and unique souvenirs. You'll return to your hotel around 18:00 to freshen up, then experience Victoria Harbour's dazzling lights before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Sham Shui Po neighborhood
- Visit to Wong Tai Sin Temple
- Visit to Avenue of Stars
- Relaxation at Repulse Bay
- Ascent to Victoria Peak
- Visit to Man Mo Temple
- Stroll down Cat Street (Mo Lo Street)
- Victoria Harbour evening experience
Landmarks Sham Shui Po Wong Tai Sin Temple Avenue of Stars Victoria Harbour Repulse Bay Victoria Peak Man Mo Temple Cat Street - Day 15
Departure from Hong Kong
Free time is yours until your guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight.
