011 280 8444
or call your travel agent
011 280 8400
we're here to help
Top Rated
8 Reviews
Iconic China with Yangtze Cruise
12-Day China Small Group Tour from Shanghai to Beijing via the Yangtze River
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Evening Huangpu River Cruise
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
World Financial Centre and Tianzifang
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Jinmao Tower
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Tribe of the Three Gorges
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Ship Lift at the Three Gorges Dam
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
White Emperor City
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Fengdu: China’s Legendary ‘Ghost City’
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Discover Xian's Beer Scene
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Tai Chi
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Cycle Ancient Walls
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Calligraphy Class
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Legend of Kung Fu Show
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Dinner at Spacelab
CHOOSE
Optional Add On
Peking Duck Farewell Dinner
Travel
12 Days, 1 Country and 7 Cities
Meals
11 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Accommodation
11 Nights
Tailor Your Trip
17 Choice Experiences
Great Wall. Grand River. Giant Adventure.
Travel with your Small Group from Shanghai to Beijing and see China’s big hitters without the fuss. Cruise the Yangtze through jaw-dropping gorges, come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors and walk the Great Wall. Check out Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Three Gorges Dam. You’ll zip between cities on high-speed trains, cruise ships and coaches — with the must-sees sorted and plenty of freedom to do your own thing.
ESSENTIALS
BY US
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
We know that when you travel, different people enjoy different things. That’s why we take care of all your travel essentials, while you tailor the rest.
Quality Accommodation
Comfortable Transport
Expert Travel Director
Professional Driver
Sustainable Travel
All the Big Sights
Tailored
By You
Experiences to Tailor Your Tour
Incredible on-trip experiences you can choose to opt into based on your interests and budget. Expertly designed by our team, they get you to the heart of a destination, supercharging your tour beyond the main must-sees.
Tailor Your Trip
Trip Map
Day By Day Itinerary
12 Days trip from Shanghai to Beijing visiting 1 Country and 7 Cities
Step 1
Select Your Dates
Trip start
Trip end
Status
Included Sightseeing
Beijing
Visit the UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square and the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City
Shanghai
Visit the Bund, a Silk Factory Outlet and Nanjing Road
Xi'an
Visit the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors
Yangtze River Cruise
Sail through the Three Gorges; the narrow Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge
What You Can Expect On Your Trip
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Many meals and daily breakfasts included
3 Night Yangtze Cruise.
Luxury air-conditioned coach
City orientation tours
Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Shanghai to Yichang
Beijing to Xi'an and Xi'an to Chongqing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour
LIVE, UNEDITED & INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Hear what past travellers have to say about their Costsaver experience.
Iconic China with Yangtze Cruise trip reviews
Overall Trip Rating
4.8/
5
9 of reviewers would recommend to a friend.
#CSIconicChina
see how our guests tailored their trip, their way
All trip prices are in ZAR R
Costsaver is a proud member of The Travel Corporation portfolio of brands.
#csmyway
Copyright 2025 Costsaver. All rights reserved.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is a trademark of The TreadRight Foundation, registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions, and is being used under license.
Season Changed
You've successfully changed seasons
Tour Version Selected
You have successfully selected a different version of this tour