Luxury Cruises

China River Cruise Vacations

Take a journey back in time and discover the natural beauty of China

Journey along the mysterious waterway that is the heart of China, the mighty Yangtze River. See ancient sites and remote rural villages, and get an up-close look at the world’s largest hydroelectric plant, the Three Gorges Dam. Enjoy the extraordinary scenery at Huangshan, with its rocky,  mist-enshrouded peaks and fancifully-shaped pines. Be awed by the spectacular Three Gorges and the Lesser Three Gorges. Watch monkeys frolicking along the verdant Emerald Gorge and see gorgeous landscapes.

Experience the striking changes of urban China

Bustling urban streets, an emerging fashion district, modern skyscrapers and a pulsating nightlife all give Shanghai a striking energy sure to delight. One of the most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers of China, Shanghai is your starting point for this incredible tour.

You’ll also experience another of China’s grand cities, Beijing. Nowhere else can you get a more concentrated impression of old and new China than in Beijing. While ancient treasures abound, Beijing is a thriving, bustling, metropolis, offering world-class amenities. Travel with Uniworld and experience the wonders of China and the grand Yangtze.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who appreciate the natural beauty of an unspoiled land with its enchanting vistas, breathtaking mountains and gorges, and an amazing flowing waterway. You’ll understand why countless painters and poets have been attracted to this landscape. Also those who wish to experience three of China’s grand cities: Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing

DAY 2: Shanghai     
Featured Excursion: Arrive in Shanghai and be greeted by a Uniworld representative who will escort you to your hotel.

DAY 3: Shanghai     
Featured Excursion: Shanghai city tour and Shanghai Acrobats performance
Visit the famous Bund waterfront promenade, Old Town, and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. At night, see the famous Shanghai Acrobats perform. (BB, L, D)

DAY 4: Shanghai, Tongli, Suzhou        
Featured Excursion: Tongli canal cruise and evening cultural performance
Depart Shanghai for picturesque Tongli. After lunch, cruise through Tongli’s canals on a Sampan before continuing your tour to Suzhou for an evening performance of the Master of the Fishing Nets. (BB, L, D)

DAY 5: Suzhou, Shanghai, cruising the Yangtze River        
Featured Excursion: Garden of the Humble Administrator and Embroidery Institute
Visit the exquisite Garden of the Humble Administrator. Learn about silk manufacturing at the Embroidery Institute. Return to Shanghai and board your Victoria Cruises ship. (BB, L, D)

DAY 6: Cruising the Yangtze River, Nanjing     
Featured Excursion: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Confucian Temple
Tour the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen and explore the Confucian Temple. (BB, L, D)

DAY 7: Cruising the Yangtze River, Huangshan     
Featured Excursion: Huangshan Mountain tour
Enjoy a full-day trip to Huangshan Mountain. Depending on river conditions, an alternate tour to Mt. Jiuhua may be substituted. (BB, L, D)

DAY 8: Cruising the Yangtze River, Wuhan     
Featured Excursion: Hubei Provincial Museum
Explore the Rare Stone Museum in Wuhan. (BB, L, D)

DAY 9: Cruising the Yangtze River  
Featured Excursion: Enjoy a full day cruising the majestic Yangtze. (BB, L, D)

DAY 10: Cruising the Yangtze River, Yichang     
Featured Excursion: Three Gorges Dam
Visit the Three Gorges Dam and then traverse the five-stage ship locks. (BB, L, D)

DAY 11: Cruising the Yangtze  
Featured Excursion: Lesser Gorges
Board a riverboat and travel down the Daning River to explore the tranquil Lesser Gorges. (BB, L, D)

DAY 12: Cruising the Yangtze River     
Featured Excursion: Fengdu or Wanzhou
Visit Fengdu or Wanzhou, depending in the water level. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)

DAY 13: Cruising the Yangtze River, Chongqing, fly to Xi’an              
Featured Excursion: Chongqing city tour
Disembark in Chongqing in the morning. If time allows, we’ll visit the giant pandas at the zoo. Fly to Xi’an and check into your hotel. This evening, savor a sumptuous traditional dumpling dinner. (BB, L, D)

DAY 14: Xi’an        
Featured Excursion: Terra Cotta Warriors, City Wall, and Tang Dynasty dinner and show
Enjoy the Terra Cotta Warriors, the City Wall, and a Tang Dynasty dinner with cultural show. (BB, L, D)

DAY 15: Xi’an, fly to Beijing        
Featured Excursion: Summer Palace
Tour Beijing’s Imperial Gardens and Grand Summer Palace. (BB, L, D) 

DAY 16: Beijing        

DAY 17: Beijing        
Featured Excursion: The Great Wall, Ming Tombs, and Peking Duck dinner
A full-day journey takes you to the Great Wall. Travel the Sacred Way, home of the Ming Tombs, and enjoy a Peking Duck dinner. (BB, L, D)

DAY 18: Depart Beijing

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