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China/Tibet

The Best of China: Imperial Capitals, Tibet and the Yangtze River

Program No. 19406RJ
Discover Tibet’s nomadic grasslands and explore China’s cultures and countryside firsthand. Walk the Great Wall of imperial Beijing and sail the Yangtze to contemporary Shanghai.

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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 04, 2025 (Beijing to Shanghai)
May 07, 2025 - May 27, 2025 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Aug 20, 2025 - Sep 09, 2025 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Sep 01, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Sep 10, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Oct 08, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 04, 2025 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Apr 06, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Apr 17, 2026 - May 07, 2026 (Beijing to Shanghai)
May 06, 2026 - May 26, 2026 (Beijing to Shanghai)
May 18, 2026 - Jun 07, 2026 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Aug 19, 2026 - Sep 08, 2026 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Sep 01, 2026 - Sep 21, 2026 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Sep 09, 2026 - Sep 29, 2026 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Oct 07, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Oct 14, 2026 - Nov 03, 2026 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Oct 21, 2026 - Nov 10, 2026 (Beijing to Shanghai)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
19 Breakfasts
15 Lunches
16 Dinners
Total: 50 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Where You'll Stay
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Beijing
Originally built in the 1950s, this modernized hotel is located in a traditional district south of Beijing's famous Chan An Avenue and short distance from many of Beijing's historic and monumental sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. It also maintains a well-known theater devoted to nightly performances of Beijing Opera.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Luoyang
This hotel boasts the best location in Luoyang, just across from the People's Square where locals gather on a daily basis to practice tai ji, ballroom dancing, martial arts, and to air pet birds.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Xi'an
Located inside the city walls in the heart of 'downtown' Xi'an, this recently renovated hotel (formerly known as the Royal Garden Hotel) is close to the city's main attractions, including the Bell Tower and Muslim Section.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lhasa
This comfortable recently built 4 star hotel is centrally located and about a 15 minute walk to Jokhong Temple and the Barkhor Bazaar.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flushing
Cruise line is rated 5 star; all cabins are outside facing with private balcony.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Shanghai
This modern 4 star hotel with contemporary facilities recently opened in west Shanghai in an integrated commercial area with shopping and coffee shops nearby.





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