Experience the best of China—from its bustling cities to its breathtaking natural splendors—all in one grand journey

From world-class cities (Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong) to monumental wonders (the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses) to natural splendors (Suzhou, the Yangtze, and Guilin)—you’ll experience the grand sweep of China on this extraordinary expedition.

Walk along the Great Wall in Beijing. Come face to face with the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in Xi’an. Visit Guilin’s Reed Flute Cave, a dripstone cave boasting stalactites and stalagmites in dazzling colors. Take a cruise down the bucolic Li River. Be awed by the breath-taking, UNESCO-designated Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou. And sail the magnificent Yangtze River with its spectacular gorges, mist-covered shrines, and fanciful rock shapes. All along the way, enjoy a plethora of cultural pleasures, including a thrilling Kung Fu show in Beijing, a Tang Dynasty dinner and performance in Xi’an, and an acrobatic extravaganza in Shanghai.

Great scenic beauty, imperial splendor, and ancient history come together in this never-to-be-forgotten journey through China and along the Yangtze.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those thirsting for a real understanding of both the old and the new China will encounter the ancient legacies of China’s great dynasties while also witnessing the dynamic changes taking place in China today.