14 Days Best of China Including 3 Nights 5* Yangtze River Cruise.


Details
Join Travel Buddies as we head to China for an absolutely incredible journey over 14 nights.
- Walk on one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall.
- Uncover the 8000 Terracotta warriors Buried beneath Xian
- 26 meals included including the Famous “Peking Duck”
- Spend 3 nights onboard a 5* river cruise on the Yangtze river with daily excursions included as we sail past the stunning 3 gorges.
- Walk on the world famous Glass Bridge and ride one of the world's highest outdoor elevator in Zhangjiajie
Please click on the link below to see the full itinerary
14 Days Best of China Including 3 Nights 5* Yangtze River Cruise.
What's Included
- 9 nights staying at 3* and 4* Hotels throughout the tour
- 3 Nights onboard the cruise ship on a full board basis
- 26 meals included
- All transfers as listed above.
- English speaking guide throughout
- Travel Buddies host
- All tours and entrance fees as listed above
- One way train ticket
- Domestic flight Zhangjiajie-Shanghai including 20kg luggage
- Huangpu River Night Cruise
- Puppet Show
- Cable car ticket for Tianzi Mountain
- Elevator ticket for Bailongtianti
- Bottle of water each day
What's not included
- Entrance fees, transport fees and meals other than those listed above.
- Tips for the guide and driver. The recommended amount as a guide is around £5 per day for the guide and £3 for the driver.
- International Flights
You need to book your own flights and they are with Air China. Please wait until we give you the go ahead to book the flights. Below is the flight that Phil will be going on.
Flights are currently £680 and include checked luggage.
If you would prefer to travel from an alternative UK airport or book a different flight, that is absolutely fine. Please let us know when you book. (Please note that if you are arriving on different flights then you will need to arrange your own airport transfer to meet the group).
15/10/2025 - Depart London Heathrow 22.40 Arrive PEK Beijing Capital 15.25+1
Flight Number CA856
29/10/2025 - Depart PVG Shanghai Pudong 02.15 - Arrive London Gatwick 06.55
Flight Number CA847
COST
The price of the above tour is £2199. All payments need to be made into the Protected Trust Services account held with HSBC:
A non refundable deposit of £800. If we haven’t received your deposit within 3 days of RSVP, your RSVP will be changed to "not going" and your space will be released. The balance of £1399 needs to be paid by the 23rd August 2025. If you are having a room to yourself for the 9 nights (not including River cruise element) the balance is £1599, If you are having a room to yourself for the 12 nights (including River cruise element) the balance is £1874.
Please note that the room type you choose (Sharing or solo room) will NOT be amendable.
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.
By paying the deposit for this trip you are confirming that you are physically able to participate in all aspects of this trip unassisted.
Physical accessibility:
This tour is suitable for Travel Buddies with a medium fitness & normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot, and includes some climbing of stairs, and getting on and off coaches and boats. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
Visa Requirements
You will need a visa to enter China. If you’re 14 to 70 years old, you must apply for a visa online and then go in person to a visa for China application centre. Officials will take a scan of your fingerprints as part of your application. There are visa application centres in London, Manchester, Belfast and Edinburgh. If you’re aged 13 or under, or 71 or over, you do not have to attend in person.
We really look forward to you joining us for this incredible trip.

14 Days Best of China Including 3 Nights 5* Yangtze River Cruise.