Travelers on a river cruise deck sailing through the Yangtze Three Gorges at sunset

14-day guided China journey

Mystical Valleys
& Yangtze Odyssey

Pair Wangxian Valley and Zhangjiajie with four nights aboard a premium Yangtze cruise through the Three Gorges.

14 daysGuided itinerary
USD 2,013Starting price per person
8 stopsConnected across China
4-starHotel standard

The route

A complete arc across China.

Domestic travel is woven into the program, with local teams meeting you as the journey changes region.

  1. Chengdu
  2. Wangxian Valley
  3. Changsha
  4. Zhangjiajie
  5. Yichang
  6. Yangtze Cruise
  7. Chongqing
  8. Dazu
  9. Chengdu
Travelers on a river cruise deck sailing through the Yangtze Three Gorges at sunset

Wangxian Valley

Walk cliffside paths, waterfalls and lantern-lit villages in a dramatic Jiangxi gorge.

Zhangjiajie adventure

Explore Avatar-like sandstone peaks, Golden Whip Stream and Tianmen Mountain.

Four-night river cruise

Sail Xiling, Wu and Qutang gorges in a premium cabin aboard Victoria Jenna.

Engineering and heritage

See the Three Gorges Dam, Dazu Rock Carvings and Chongqing's vertical cityscape.

Day by day

The journey at a glance.

Open any day for the essential plan. Meal details and final timings follow the confirmed travel documents.

Day 01 Arrive in Chengdu

Airport welcome, Renmin Park, Wenshu Monastery and Taikoo Li.

Day 02 Chengdu to Wangxian Valley

Fly to Shangrao and transfer into the forested valley for an evening near the scenic area.

Day 03 Wangxian Valley to Changsha

Explore cliffside paths and waterfalls, then take the high-speed train to Changsha.

Day 04 Changsha to Zhangjiajie

Visit Hunan Provincial Museum and Yuelu Academy before the intercity train.

Day 05 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Ride the Tianzi cable car, explore Yuanjiajie and walk Golden Whip Stream.

Day 06 Tianmen Mountain

Cross the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, ascend Tianmen Mountain and see Heaven's Gate.

Day 07 Zhangjiajie to Yichang

Travel to Yichang and board the Yangtze cruise ship in the evening.

Day 08 Three Gorges Dam and Xiling Gorge

Visit the dam and sail through the longest of the Three Gorges.

Day 09 Wu Gorge

Cruise the deep, misty canyon beneath the celebrated Twelve Peaks.

Day 10 Qutang Gorge

Pass through the narrow Kuimen Gate and the voyage's most dramatic cliffs.

Day 11 Arrive in Chongqing

Disembark for Ciqikou, Liziba Station, Shancheng Alley, Cloud Eye and Jiefangbei.

Day 12 Chongqing to Dazu to Chengdu

Visit the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings before the train to Chengdu.

Day 13 Chengdu

Meet giant pandas, stroll Kuanzhai Alley and share a farewell dinner.

Day 14 Depart Chengdu

Transfer to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport for your onward flight.

What is included

Accommodation

Four-star hotels listed in the program or a confirmed equivalent.

Guiding

Services of local English-speaking tour guides throughout the journey.

Transport

Flight: Chengdu to Shangrao. High-speed rail across three sectors. Four-night Victoria Jenna Yangtze cruise.

Meals and sightseeing

Meals, programs and admission fees specified in the final itinerary.

Optional experiences: Sichuan Opera. Availability and prices are confirmed separately.

Before you book: A mandatory cruise service fee of RMB 150 per person is payable after embarkation and is not included in the advertised price.

Questions before you go.

Are international flights included?

No. The advertised price covers the listed domestic arrangements. Your international arrival and departure flights are booked separately.

Is the departure guaranteed?

Departure dates, minimum group size and inventory must be confirmed before payment. Ask on WhatsApp for the latest availability.

Can dietary needs be accommodated?

Tell us your requirements before booking. The local team will confirm what can be arranged for the selected route.

What travel documents do I need?

Passport, visa and permit requirements depend on nationality and itinerary. We will confirm the route documents, but travelers remain responsible for entry eligibility.

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