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Expand your vision of China on a Yangtze River tour 2025/2026

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A Yangtze River tour in China is the ideal way to see the best of all worlds in a diverse and dynamic country that’s one of the largest in the world. Whether you want to visit exciting destinations like Beijing, Xian and Chengdu first, or head straight to the river, your Yangtze River tour should tick all a traveler’s boxes for local traditions, relaxing river scenery, and unique and special cultural insights.

It’s with this understanding of our customers’ needs that we’ve curated the ultimate selection of China tours with Yangtze cruises. We know that ChinaTours.com travelers are people who look for an authentic experience from their sightseeing. Time to appreciate the cultural differences and perhaps try their hand at traditional activities is also high on their values, not to mention the opportunity to savor the local regional cuisine to create more of their very own travel food memories. We get it! When you book a Yangtze River tour with us, expect all this and more.

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A Yangtze River tour is a sensory experience. Blending the pace of modern change and technology that is evident throughout China’s cities with the total contrast of rural life along the Yangtze, you’ll find this experience is one to savor. Shore excursions from the boat to experience highlights like Fengdu Ghost City, Shibaozhai, White Emperor City, as well as Shennong Stream and Shennv Stream, offer up moments of contemplation and the chance to learn more of China’s fascinating history. Spend time in genuine awe at the industry and imagination of Chinese people and the leaders throughout millennia, particularly when you come face to face with the remarkable structures and stories that unfold before you cruising up or down the river.

Yangtze River Tour options

Many travelers look for flexibility in their travel schedules and ChinaTours.com offers that through our custom tour option. This is the best choice if you want to design your own tour with a Yangtze cruise. If design is not your thing, then rely on the expertise of our dedicated travel specialists who’ve created a thoughtful selection of small group tours (maximum 12 travelers) and private tours that include a Yangtze cruise. Destinations vary in each tour, with included river cruises available as upstream and downstream options. Need more information? Simply get in touch and we’ll answer all your questions.

Experiences on the Yangtze River

Building your tour around a cruise along the Yangtze is a great way to bring a change of pace in your travels in China. Let’s face it. The big cities in China are busy, exciting, and always ‘on’. Cruising the Yangtze provides a welcome reprieve.

While on board, you can relax and watch the visually stunning scenery unfold before you. Beautiful mountains, deep gorges, and jade green water float by in a kind of meditative silence. Sunrise and sunsets on the river are particularly lovely. Operating on relaxed ‘river time’, stepping out on deck at either end of the day is the perfect opportunity to capture lasting travel memories.

Experiencing China from the Yangtze itself affords travelers a unique perspective into the lives of communities and people for whom the river is home. For many, the river is their life, and even after just three or four days, you will gain an appreciation of this vital, inter-connected relationship.

Yangtze River cruise accommodation

We understand comfort and convenience have a significant impact on how much you’ll enjoy your time onboard. That’s why we’ve carefully selected our cruise operators to provide our customers with five star cruise accommodation.

Depending on the Yangtze River tour selected, the facilities and amenities vary, however, we provide the assurance that each river boat is stylish and comfortable, and serviced by dedicated and attentive crews who are focused on making your experience truly enjoyable. Be sure to ask your travel consultant about the available boats when booking your tour.

Cruise inclusions

There are numerous shore excursions on each cruise, with a number of these included in the overall tour price, allowing you to experience more of what this incredible river has to offer. Optional shore excursions are available too, depending on the cruise operator.

Flexibility is our mantra and we want guests to feel they can opt in or out as it suits them. Decide what inspires you and choose from visits to iconic sights like Fengdu Ghost City, Shibaozhai, and both the stunning Shennong Stream and Shennv Stream. Be sure to ask about which cruise option will suit you best, based on your interests.

Luxury Yangtze River cruises on tour are here

Why not step things up in style by choosing one of our luxury Yangtze River cruises when you tour in China? We’d love to show you how when you book with us.

Each cruise option included in our tours has been carefully selected to maximize your experience of the people, places, and highlights along the way. Working together with our partners, we’ve carefully selected river cruise boats that are comfortable, stylish, and invite you to relax totally. While all our cruises offer premium accommodation, if you’re after something extra special, cruising on the Yangzi Explorer is an unparalleled river experience.

The Yangzi Explorer is a delightfully refurbished riverboat providing travelers with the ultimate in attentive service. Cruise in comfort, enjoying the 1:1 staff to guest ratio, and take advantage of additional excursions not available on other Yangtze River cruises, including a visit to the amazing Baiheliang Underwater Museum.

With a commitment to delivering wonderful service to our customers, we can integrate a river cruise on the Yangzi Explorer into your tour itinerary, even if your tour package from our set itineraries doesn’t include a cruise. Talk to us about how we can help create your next travel memory.

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At 6,300 kilometers in length, you can’t help but expand your horizons when you discover our China tours with a Yangtze River cruise. The magnificent Yangtze is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, so spending a few relaxing days cruising its waters while on tour is time well spent. Having designed and created this collection of multi-day tours with a Yangtze River cruise, we’ve considered how to seamlessly integrate your river adventure with travel to other key destinations, including Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Shanghai, Tibet, and Zhangjiajie. You will find the people, traditions, and culture that lines the river offers a unique perspective of China not found in its big cities or rural villages. The Yangtze has sustained local people for millennia and a cruise within your China tour is the chance to understand how. You can choose from our China tours with a Yangtze River cruise or design your own with help from our team of friendly travel consultants.

12 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Chongqing Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

12 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze

12 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze

13 Days Grand China with Pandas


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Chengdu Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

13 Days Grand China with Pandas

13 Days Grand China with Pandas

14 Days Zhangjiajie Avatar Pandora Wonderland


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Chongqing Yangtze River Zhangjiajie Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

14 Days Zhangjiajie Avatar Pandora Wonderland

14 Days Zhangjiajie Avatar Pandora Wonderland

14 Days Best of China plus Yangtze


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Guilin Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

14 Days Best of China plus Yangtze

14 Days Best of China plus Yangtze

14 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze & Taipei


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Chongqing Yangtze River Shanghai Taipei
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

14 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze & Taipei

14 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze & Taipei

14 Days Iconic China with the Yangzte


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Chengdu Chongqing Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

14 Days Iconic China with the Yangzte

14 Days Iconic China with the Yangzte
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15 Days Enchanting China with the Yangtze


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Guilin Chongqing Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

15 Days Enchanting China with the Yangtze

15 Days Enchanting China with the Yangtze

16 Days China Highlights with Yangtze and Pandas


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Chengdu Guilin Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

16 Days China Highlights with Yangtze and Pandas

16 Days China Highlights with Yangtze and Pandas

16 Days Lively China with Holy Tibet


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Lhasa Chengdu Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

16 Days Lively China with Holy Tibet

16 Days Lively China with Holy Tibet

17 Days Spectacular China Vista


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Chengdu Guilin Chongqing Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

17 Days Spectacular China Vista

17 Days Spectacular China Vista

17 Days Magnificent China & Holy Tibet


Destination
Beijing Xi’an Lhasa Chengdu Chongqing Yangtze River Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

17 Days Magnificent China & Holy Tibet

17 Days Magnificent China & Holy Tibet

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One City + Yangtze River Cruise

Xi’an + Yangtze River Cruise 5N6D Tour


Destination
Xi’an Yangtze River
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

Xi’an + Yangtze River Cruise 5N6D Tour

Xi’an + Yangtze River Cruise 5N6D Tour

6 Days Chengdu and Yangtze River Encounter


Destination
Chengdu Yangtze River
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

6 Days Chengdu and Yangtze River Encounter

6 Days Chengdu and Yangtze River Encounter

7 Days Beautiful Beijing and Yangtze River Journey


Destination
Beijing Yangtze River
Tour Type
CustomPrivate

7 Days Beautiful Beijing and Yangtze River Journey

7 Days Beautiful Beijing and Yangtze River Journey

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JimmyShu-lin
JimmyShu-lin
Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025
Tripadvisor score Unforgettable trip

Jan 2025 • Family

Excellent tour guide that was very knowledgeable and courteous. Communication with the agent was smooth and responsive. I recommend to upgrade the hotels as you will get to stay at the Pig's Inn, which was a real highlight.
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Alexander M
Alexander M
Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025
Tripadvisor score Excellent service

Jan 2025 • Couples

We did tours in Laos and Bangkok, both with excellent guides and drivers. This is our second experience with China Tours and the we have been more than happy with all service that we have received.
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Edvin T
Edvin T
Reviewed on 14 Jan. 2025
Tripadvisor score Yunnan trips, to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la

Dec 2024 • Couples

Good arrangement with daily schedule, hotel in good locations easy to walk around, nice tour guides, good food with reasonable prices, especially good admin staff that follow up us closely make our trip so nice and wonderful…..
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Sunshine23356127581
Sunshine23356127581
Reviewed on 10 Jan. 2025
Tripadvisor score Great experience!

Dec 2024 • Family

We started in Kunming and made our way to Shangr-Li, stopping by in Dali and Lijiang. The places were amazing and the agency was greatly supportive and flexible, catering very nicely to our needs (extremely appreciated when traveling with 1 baby and 1 toddler!!).
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Sophie Gillian C
Sophie Gillian C
Reviewed on 2 January 2025
Tripadvisor score Pleasant and professional service

Dec 2024 • Solo

It has been a very pleasant trip to Chengdu, albeit my first visit to the city. The guide, Robert and the driver had exhibited exemplary services during this period. Very professional and detailed in introducing the sites visited. Look forward to visiting the city again.
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Maps48010261076
Reviewed on 20 December 2024
Tripadvisor score Well arranged private tours.

Nov 2024 • Couples

We worked with Martha from China Tours.she was terrific in making all the arrangements. She was available by WeChat when we arrived in China. Hotels were top notch. The guides in each city were friendly and personable: . Ariel in Beijing , Elyshia in Xian and Warren in Shanghai. The guides assisted us at the airports or train station. Cars were comfortable. We chose China Tours because we were not interested in “ shopping tours “. We liked the guided visits to historic sights but liked having some free time to explore on our own. Would certainly use them again for future trips to China.
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Nicky B
Nicky B
Reviewed on 18 December 2024
Tripadvisor score 15 Days Around China

Dec 2024 • Family

We just returned from a 15 day trip around China. Leading up to the holiday China Tours helped us immensely by providing feedback and information regarding our itinerary and told us about all the apps required to get by in China. We had 3 day tours with China Tours in Beijing, Xi’an and Chengdu with the amazing guides Kevin, Helen and Tracy who were very informative (spoke very good English) and took us to all the essential sights in China. China Tours went above and beyond to create an incredible experience for us which we will remember forever.
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 Lorna P
Lorna P
Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024
Tripadvisor score 35 day personalised trip of China & Tibet

Oct 2024 • Friends

2 couples just completed a 35 day tour of China using individual English speaking local guides in each area we visited. We planned what we wanted to see and China Tours organised all the linguistics. We travelled by bullet train, cars & a plane to access areas not included in group tours. China Tours also provided us with some smaller boutique hotels at our request, which were amazing. The difference in cost for this personalised tour was great value. All the guides and drivers were very experienced and did their best to give us the most enjoyable experience. China Tours head office representative was always available on WeChat for any questions or changes which could effect our trip. (Such as a typhoon in Hong Kong on our last 2 days) As very experienced self guided travelers we would highly recommend China Tours in a country where the language & logistics are challenging.
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