14-Day Yangtze River Cruise and Panda Family Tour
14-Day Yangtze River Cruise and Panda Family Tour
City
Beijing
Xian
Chengdu
Shanghai
Cruise the Yangtze, Meet Playful Pandas, and Explore Sichuan Cuisine
Discover China’s rich history, meet adorable pandas, and indulge in the flavors of Sichuan cuisine—three unforgettable reasons to visit this beautiful country.
Chengdu, the home of the giant panda, offers a unique experience. Unlike other zoos where pandas are often kept alone, here you can see these beloved creatures in pairs or groups, playing and interacting in expansive, natural enclosures. It’s a truly heartwarming sight!
Your family vacation also includes a scenic and leisurely Yangtze River cruise, providing a perfect blend of relaxation and breathtaking views along China’s longest river.
This private tour is fully customizable to suit your preferences. Feel free to adjust the destinations, activities, or trip length, and our travel advisors will create a personalized itinerary tailored to your family’s interests.
Itinerary Quick Look：
14-Day China Family Adventure: From the Great Wall to Pandas & Yangtze River Cruise
Your preferences design the real journey. We’re ready to create a wonderful China family tour for you.
Day 1: Arrive in Beijing | Airport Transfer
- Highlights: Private airport pickup and hotel check-in
- Your family adventure begins with a private van transfer from the airport to your hotel. Your guide will assist with check-in, ensuring a smooth arrival.
Day 2: Beijing | Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Hutongs Experience
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Highlights: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutongs Experience
- Start with a visit to Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest city square.
- Explore the Forbidden City with a guide who brings its history, culture, and architecture to life.
- Enjoy a traditional Beijing duck lunch.
- Visit a Hutong for a cultural immersion. Learn calligraphy or paper cutting and enjoy local yogurt.
Day 3: Beijing | The Great Wall and Temple of Heaven
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Highlights: Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall
- Visit the Temple of Heaven, an iconic symbol of China’s connection between Heaven and Earth.
- Explore the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a family-friendly section with fewer crowds. Enjoy a cable car ride and a fun toboggan slide down.
Day 4: Beijing to Xi’an | The Summer Palace and Bullet Train
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Highlights: Summer Palace, Bullet Train to Xi’an
- Visit the Summer Palace, explore the royal gardens, and enjoy a boat ride on the lake.
- Take a high-speed train to Xi’an for a comfortable, fast journey.
Day 5: Xi’an | The Terracotta Army and Local Snacks
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Highlights: Terracotta Army, Local Snacks
- Explore the Terracotta Army, one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites.
- Learn to make your own clay warriors with a local artisan.
- Discover the flavors of Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter, trying iconic snacks like Chinese hamburgers and mutton soup.
Day 6: Xi’an to Chengdu | Big Wild Goose Pagoda and City Wall
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Highlights: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi’an City Wall
- Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an ancient Buddhist landmark, and climb for panoramic views.
- Explore the Xi’an City Wall, one of the most well-preserved ancient city walls in China.
- Take a high-speed train to Chengdu in the afternoon.
Day 7: Chengdu | Giant Pandas and Sichuan Cuisine
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Highlights: Dujiangyan Panda Base, Sichuan Cooking Class
- Visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base, where you can observe pandas in their natural habitat.
- In the afternoon, join a Sichuan cooking class and learn to make traditional dishes. Enjoy a delicious homemade dinner.
Day 8: Chengdu to Chongqing | Local Park and Sichuan Hot Pot
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Highlights: Local Park Experience, Hot Pot Lunch, Yangtze Cruise
- Visit a local Chengdu park and immerse yourself in local culture by watching activities like mahjong and tea ceremonies.
- Enjoy a Sichuan hot pot for lunch.
- Travel to Chongqing, where you’ll board your Yangtze River cruise and enjoy a buffet dinner onboard.
Day 9: Yangtze River | Fengdu Ghost City
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Highlights: Fengdu Ghost City
- Visit Fengdu Ghost City, a cultural site blending Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism with ghost-related customs.
- Enjoy various onboard activities and lectures in the afternoon.
Day 10: Yangtze River | The Three Gorges and Shennong Stream
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Highlights: Three Gorges, Shennong Stream
- Cruise through the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, marveling at the natural beauty and engineering feats.
- Explore Shennong Stream, where you’ll transfer to a smaller boat for a scenic cruise along cliffs and lush hills.
- Enjoy onboard entertainment and childcare services.
Day 11: Yichang to Shanghai | The Three Gorges Dam
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Highlights: Three Gorges Dam, Bullet Train to Shanghai
- Visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydropower project.
- Travel by high-speed train to Shanghai, and your guide will escort you to your hotel.
Day 12: Shanghai | Panoramic Views and Yu Garden
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Highlights: Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, Bund Sightseeing Tunnel
- Visit the Shanghai Tower and enjoy panoramic views from the 118th floor.
- Take the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel for a fun, colorful ride to the historic Yu Garden.
- Explore the bustling market street near Yu Garden.
Day 13: Shanghai | Free Day for Exploration
- Meals: Breakfast
- Enjoy a free day for shopping, visiting Shanghai Disneyland, or exploring nearby water towns.
Day 14: Departure from Shanghai
- Meals: Breakfast
- After a relaxing breakfast, your guide and driver will ensure you are taken to the airport for a stress-free departure.
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FAQs About This Tour
How to connect Whatsapp, Google, Facebook and other social medias when you’re traveling in China?
Due to state control of internet security in China, many popular websites and APPs are blocked, such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, WhatsApp etc. It is very possible that you may not be able to receive your emails and other important information. For this reason, we highly recommend you to sign up for a VPN service(for example, ExpressVPN) before your trip, to make sure you can connect to the global internet.
Good to know: Wechat is widely use in China, we suggest you to use Wechat for further communication if possible.
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