Great news for Canadian travelers! Canadian passport holders can now travel to China visa-free for up to 30 days!
Begin in imperial Beijing and ancient Xi'an before boarding a 9-night, 5-star Yangtze River cruise — 19 days covering China's greatest historical, cultural, and natural wonders in a single seamless journey.
This carefully designed itinerary blends premium comfort, breathtaking scenery, and rich cultural experiences — perfect for first-time visitors to China or seasoned travelers seeking a new way to explore this fascinating country.
Day 01 — Canada to Beijing
Depart from major cities across Canada on an international flight to Beijing, China's capital.
Day 02 — Arrival in Beijing
Arrival in Beijing, meet your dedicated guide at the airport. Check in to your 5-star hotel.
Hotel: 5-star hotel in Beijing
Day 03 — Imperial Beijing (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Tiananmen Square · The Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) · Temple of Heaven
Day 04 — The Great Wall (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Full-day excursion to the Great Wall of China, one of the 7 Wonders of the World.
Day 05 — High-speed train to Xi'an (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Travel by high-speed train to Xi'an. Check in to your 5-star hotel.
Day 06 — Terracotta Army (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Visit to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Army · Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Square.
Day 07 — High-speed train to Shanghai (Breakfast / Dinner)
Travel to Shanghai. Welcome by local team and transfer to 5-star hotel.
Hotel: Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao or similar 5-star hotel
Day 08 — Shanghai to Suzhou (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Classic city tour of Shanghai: City God Temple, the Bund, Nanjing Road. Depart for Suzhou. Visit Shantang Street and the Lingering Garden.
Hotel: Pullman Suzhou or similar 5-star hotel
Day 09 — Suzhou to Nanjing, Board Cruise (Breakfast / Dinner)
Visit the Suzhou Silk and Embroidery Exhibition Centre. Board the 5-star luxury cruise ship "Yangtze No. 2".
Accommodation: Yangtze No. 2 Luxury Cruise (private balcony cabins)
Day 10 — Yangtze River, Mount Huangshan Excursion (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Shore excursion to Mount Huangshan — UNESCO World Heritage Site. Captain's welcome cocktail in the evening.
Accommodation: Yangtze No. 2 Luxury Cruise
Day 11 — Yangtze River, Jiujiang Excursion (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Choice: Mount Lushan (UNESCO) or Taoyangli Imperial Kiln Museum in Jingdezhen.
Accommodation: Yangtze No. 2 Luxury Cruise
Day 12 — Yangtze River, Wuhan Excursion (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Yellow Crane Tower and Hubei Provincial Museum.
Accommodation: Yangtze No. 2 Luxury Cruise
Day 13 — Yangtze River, Yueyang Excursion (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Yueyang Tower, Bianhe Scenic Street. Evening cultural workshop: lacquer fans, paper cutting, painted masks.
Accommodation: Yangtze No. 2 Luxury Cruise
Day 14 — Yangtze River, Jingzhou Excursion (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Choice: Jingzhou Museum & Ancient City Walls or Chu King Chariots & Horses Archaeological Park. Afternoon lecture on the Three Gorges Dam.
Accommodation: Yangtze No. 2 Luxury Cruise
Day 15 — Three Gorges of the Yangtze (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Gezhouba Ship Lock · Xiling Gorge · Three Gorges Dam shore excursion · Five-Stage Ship Lock in the evening.
Accommodation: Yangtze No. 2 Luxury Cruise
Day 16 — Three Gorges, Goddess Stream (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Goddess Stream, Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge. Dumpling and tangyuan making activity onboard.
Accommodation: Yangtze No. 2 Luxury Cruise
Day 17 — Yangtze River, Shibaozhai Excursion (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai. Captain's farewell gala dinner in the evening.
Accommodation: Yangtze No. 2 Luxury Cruise
Day 18 — Arrival in Chongqing (Breakfast / Lunch)
Disembark in Chongqing. Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, the famous metro line through a building, Hongyadong, and Jiefangbei district.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Plaza Chongqing or similar 5-star hotel
Day 19 — Chongqing to Canada (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Canada.
What is included:
What is not included:
China Visa — Canadian Passport Holders:
Canadian citizens holding ordinary passports are currently visa-exempt for stays in China of up to 30 days through the end of 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date with a minimum of 2 blank pages.
Optional Extension — Guilin & Hong Kong — 6 Days | +$899 / person after the main tour
Single room supplement: +$1,499
Included: 5★ hotels, meals (5 breakfasts / 3 lunches / 2 dinners), guided visits
Day 1 — Chongqing → Guilin Domestic flight from Chongqing to Guilin. Airport welcome and transfer to 5★ hotel.
Day 2 — Guilin → Yangshuo (bamboo raft cruise) Karst landscapes by bamboo raft along the river.
Day 3 — Yangshuo → Guilin Tea plantation · Elephant Trunk Hill.
Day 4 — Guilin → Hong Kong High-speed train to Hong Kong. Free time to explore.
Day 5 — Hong Kong (visit & lunch) Victoria Peak · Iconic neighborhoods.
Day 6 — Departure from Hong Kong Transfer to the airport and return flight.