China Tours and Yangtze River Cruises and Holidays

We have put together ten distinctive cruise and tour holidays in China. These offer quality hotels, river cruise ships, cuisine, tour guides and service to ensure you have a truly memorable holiday in China.

China is one of the most fascinating destinations on earth. On your visit marvel at its geographic diversity and the mighty Yangtze River. See the contrast between ancient Chinese culture and its more recent entrepreneurial spirit. Be inspired by majestic landscapes and impressive historical sites. Yet all the while enjoy the comfort of deluxe hotels and luxurious cruise ships on our fully-escorted tours.

We offer a range of carefully planned itineraries. All include a cruise along the most scenic section of the River Yangtze. The landscape is truly captivating, in particular the Three Gorges and Lesser Three Gorges, where sheer cliffs and mountain peaks rise dramatically from the water. Your high quality Yangtze river cruise ships are described under the relevant tour.

Guide to the Yangtze River and its famous Gorges

Beijing – the Forbidden City with its grand palaces and courtyards, Tiananmen Square, the Imperial Summer Palace with its lakeside Chinese gardens, and excursions to the Great Wall of China snaking across valleys and hills into the distance

Xi’an, home of the Terracotta Warriors, 8000 life-sized terracotta infantrymen still guarding the tomb of the first Quin Emperor

Guilin, one of China’s most scenic areas, with a trip on the Li River passing spectacular limestone peaks

Chengdu visiting the Panda Breeding Centre

Yangtze River - cruises from 3 days in the Three Gorges area to 8 days cruising as far as the coast at Shanghai

Shanghai, the cosmopolitan and scintillating city with its famous waterfront and Nanjing Road, the longest shopping street in China

Tibet, visiting Lhasa, the economic, spiritual and cultural centre. The city’s highlights include the 1,300-year-old Jokhang Temple, one of Tibet’s most sacred sites; the Tibetan Museum; Potala Palace, former home of the Dalai Lama; and Sera Monastery, an active Buddhist temple.

Hong Kong, the unique former British colony with its bustling atmosphere and superb harbour setting overlooked by Victoria Peak

2008 - Year of the Beijing Olympics

NEW FOR 2008
Explore the Yangtze River from Beijing to the Beautiful Li River
10 days
from £1199

Hong Kong, Shanghai and Yangtze River Cruise
12 days
from £1299

A 6-night Yangtze river cruise between Chongqing and Shanghai, plus 2 nights in Hong Kong, 1 night in Chongquing, 1 night in Shanghai, and one night in flight

China’s Greatest Treasures and River Yangtze Cruise
from £1299

A 4-night Yangtze cruise, plus 5 nights in Beijing, 2 nights in Xi'an, and one night in flight

Imperial Jewels of China
13 days
from £2245
Book now and save 5% with our Blue Water Holidays exclusive discount.*

Discover the wonders of China in just 13 days with a 5 night cruise along the Yangtze with a visit to Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors and stays in Shanghai and Beijing

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Imperial Jewels of China 2009 dates!

Shanghai, Yangtze Cruise and Beijing
15 days
from £1399

An 8-night River Yangtze cruise between Shanghai and Chongqing, plus 2 nights in Shanghai, 3 nights in Beijing, and one night in flight

China’s Cultural Delights
17 days
from £2545
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A 9-night cruise on the Yangtze all the way from Chongqing to Nanjing, 3 nights in Beijing, 2 nights in Shanghai and one night in flight

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China’s Cultural Delights 2009 dates!

Roof of the World
17 days
from £2995
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A 5-night Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing to Wuhan, 2 nights in Shanghai, 3 nights in Beiing, 2 nights in Xi’an, 3 nights in Lhasa and one night in flight

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Roof of the World 2009 dates!

River Yangtze Splendour
18 days
from £2795

A 4-night Yangtze river cruise, plus 3 nights in Beijing, 2 nights in Xi’an, 2 nights in Shanghai, 2 nights in Guilin, 2 nights in Hong Kong, and two nights in flight

Silk Road Adventure
18 days
from £3115
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A 5-night Yangtze River Cruise from Wuhan to Chongqing, with stays in Shanghai, Urumqi and Beijing and one night in flight

China Odyssey and Yangtze River Cruise
20 days
from £1999

A 3-night cruise on the Yangtze from Chongqing to Yichang, plus 3 nights in Beijing, 2 nights in Xi’an, 2 nights in Guilin, 1 night in Chengdu, 2 nights in Hangzhou, 1 night in Suzhou, 2 nights in Shanghai, 2 nights in Hong Kong, and one night in flight