When you ride by rickshaw to visit Prince Gong’s Mansion, you can be sure that you’re not in Kansas anymore. Your whole itinerary for your Yangtze River cruise promises a journey that feels like a magnificent fantasy, but is actually grounded in the rich traditions and colorful history of our friends on the other side of the planet. Steeped in mystery and legend, the Yangtze reveals its splendid secrets as you cruise downstream, passing fascinating ports, stunning gorges and spectacular dams. In Suzhou, elaborate gardens of fusing rock, water, bridges and beautiful pavilions delight and rejuvenate your whole being and persuade you to spend a while in meditation. Ancient and modern wonders merge miraculously in the bustling cities. You’ll discover that history classes never offered the wealth of fascinating cultural lessons that you’ll uncover in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Every moment of your journey opens your eyes and your mind to new horizons and fresh perspectives.

Day 1
Depart for Beijing, China

Days 2 & 3
Beijing

Days 4 & 5
Beijing & The Great Wall

Days 6, 7 & 8
Xian & Chongqing

Days 9 & 10
Cruise to Feng Du & Through the Gorges

Days 11 & 12
Cruise to Three Gorges Dam.
Yichang & Shanghai

Days 13 & 14
Shanghai & Sushou

Day 15
Depart Shanghai