China & the Yangtze River (2012)

Beijing • Shanghai • Wuhan • 4-night Yangtze River Cruise • Chongqing • Xian • Guilin • Hong Kong
  • 20 days
  • from only:
  • $2495
  • $125 per day
    River Cruise Only
  • 21 days
  • from only:
  • $3695
  • $176 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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Learn how to customize your River Cruise, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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Customize your trip

With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle Cruise Line River Cruise that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • International airport transfers to and from your ship or hotel are available for purchase
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your vacation
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your vacation with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of Grand Circle Cruise Line vacations to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Portland, OR, San Francisco

18hrs

Baltimore, Seattle

17hrs

Chicago, Orlando

19hrs

Detroit

14hrs

Houston

21hrs

Miami, New York (JFK), San Diego, Tampa

20hrs

Newark

16hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Beijing, China. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Share your love of travel with others and, for each referral who embarks on a Grand Circle Cruise Line trip, you will earn $100 in CASH or credit. With your 4th referral departing on a 2012 departure, your reward increases to $200 in CASH or credit per person. And once you refer 8 travelers departing in either 2012 or 2013, you'll earn a FREE trip valued up to $4,500 per household—which will bring the total value of your earned rewards up to $5,600.

And you are also passing along savings to your new traveler: We'll instantly deduct $100 off the cost of their reservation when they mention your name and Customer Number while reserving.

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Hotel & Ship Accommodations

Park Plaza Beijing West, Exterior
Park Plaza Beijing West, Room

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Park Plaza Beijing West Hotel
Beijing, China

Conveniently located just west of Beijing's city center, the Park Plaza Beijing West is an ideal home base from which to explore one of the world's most intriguing and historic cities. The hotel's amenities include two restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop, a fitness center with sauna and whirlpool, and more. Each of its 262 rooms features a flat-screen TV, iron and ironing board, coffee- and tea-making facilities, safe, and private bath with bathrobe.

Please note: Select departures feature similar accommodations.

Yafan Longeman Hotel Exterior
Yafan Longeman Hotel Room
Yafan Longeman Hotel interior

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Yafan Longmen Hotel
Shanghai, China

The 300-room Yafan Longmen Hotel is conveniently located close to public transit, and boasts such amenities as two restaurants, a coffee shop, fitness center, and sauna. Your air-conditioned room features cable/satellite TV, telephone, safe, and a private bathroom with hair dryer.

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Victoria Cruises river ship

The only American cruise line on the Yangtze River, Victoria Cruises is distinguished by the quality of their fleet and their service. All cabins are outside, with an average size of 157 to 226 square feet, and each features a private balcony, air-conditioning, and bath with bathtub and shower. Amenities include a nightclub, bar, health clinic, reading room, fitness center, beauty salon, laundry service, and Internet access. Onboard activities include lectures on Chinese history and culture, tai chi lessons, and calligraphy demonstrations. The ships have a capacity of 208-218 passengers.

Yulong International Hotel Exterior
Yulong International Hotel Room

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Yulong International Hotel
Xian, China

This 258-room hotel boasts such amenities as a restaurant, bar, business center, hair salon, and health club. Your air-conditioned room features cable/satellite TV, telephone, minibar, safe, high-speed Internet access, and a private bath with hair dryer.

Guilin Royal Garden Hotel Exterior
Guilin Royal Garden Hotel room

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Guilin Royal Garden Hotel
Rating: Moderate First Class
Guilin, China

Located right on the tranquil Li River, the 335-room Guilin Royal Garden Hotel provides a peaceful haven close to downtown Guilin. Take advantage of the hotel's ample facilities, including four restaurants, a bar, nightclub, shopping arcade, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, and tennis courts. Your air-conditioned room offers a telephone, satellite TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, refrigerator, minibar, safe, and private bath with hair dryer.

The City View Hotel exterior
The City View Hotel room
The City View Hotel dining hall

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The Cityview Hotel
Rating: First Class
Hong Kong, China

This First-Class hotel is located in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Peninsula, within walking distance of the Yau Ma Tei MTR (Mass Transit Railway) Station. Amenities include two restaurants, a lounge/bar, an indoor pool, fitness room, sauna, chapel, and laundry service. Each of the hotel’s air-conditioned rooms features satellite TV, telephone, refrigerator, safe, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with shower and hair dryer.

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Montien Riverside Hotel
Rating: Superior First Class
Bangkok, Thailand (post-trip extension)

Built on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, this 462-room hotel features a range of amenities, including a health club, outdoor pool, tennis courts, five restaurants, and lounge. Your air-conditioned room includes cable/satellite TV, telephone, refrigerator, safe, minibar, and private bath.