Panoramas of China –
Yangtze River Cruise with
Beijing and Shanghai

Depart UK

Start your journey with an overnight flight to Beijing.

Arrive in Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Later, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Beijing

Try today’s selection of excursions:

Guided tour of Beijing, including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City: Begin in Tiananmen Square and see the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, the Tiananmen Tower, and the Forbidden City.

Visit to the Summer Palace: After an included lunch, travel to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO-listed site. Climb Longevity Hill or stroll the Long Corridor. Discover the Tower of Buddhist Incense, the Qingyan Stone Boat, or the Seventeen-Arch Bridge.

Beijing

Uncover the beauty of Beijing with these excursions:

Visit the Great Wall of China: See the Great Wall of China for yourself and explore the Mutianyu section.

Guided tour of the Temple of Heaven: After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Temple of Heaven, a historic wonder set amidst a tranquil park of ancient pines.

Traditional Peking Duck dinner: This evening, enjoy Peking duck served in a local restaurant.

Chongqing

See what awaits you today with these incredible excursions:

Internal flight from Beijing to Chongqing: Fly to the city of Chongqing in Southwestern China.

Visit Ciqikou Old Town: Upon arrival, travel to Ciqikou Old Town and see what Old Chongqing used to look like.

Welcome party aboard Century Legend: Later this afternoon, go to Chaotianmen Port and board the Century Legend, your home for the next ten nights. Join the captain for a welcome party.

Fengdu

Discover history and culture in abundance with these fascinating experiences:

Guided tour of Fengdu Ghost City: Join your local guide for an excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. Travel by cable car before taking the steps and discover a complex of temples, shrines and monasteries.

Expert talk onboard: After lunch, enjoy a lecture about the Three Gorges on board.

War Fire of the Three Kingdoms Show: After a short sail, disembark the ship this evening to see the astounding ‘War Fire of the Three Kingdoms Show’.

Later, re-join the ship for a cocktail competition and dinner followed by the evening’s entertainment as the ship cruises to Vam Nao before anchoring overnight.

Fengjie

Enjoy the wonders of Fengjie:

Guided tour of the White Emperor City: Explore the magnificent Mingliang Palace, home to commemorative sculptures and stunning views.

Visit to the Peak of the Three Gorges: Alternatively, transfer by bus to the ‘Peak of the Three Gorges’.

This afternoon, enjoy scenic sailing past the majestic Qutang and Wu Gorges.

Yichang

See what’s in store in Yichang:

Guided tour of the River Closure Memorial Park and Three Gorges Dam Project Museum: This morning, visit the Three Gorges Dam and the Three Gorges Project Museum, where you’ll learn more about the dam’s impact, construction process, and cultural heritage.

Scenic sailing of Xiling Gorge with onboard lecture: This afternoon, enjoy scenic sailing through Xiling Gorge and hear more about the Three Gorges and Ship Lock system with a lecture.

This evening, watch a crew cabaret show or visit the Mahjong rooms (charges may apply).

Jingzhou

In Jingzhou, discover beauty and history in abundance with these exquisite excursions:

Guided tour of Jingzhou and Jingzhou Museum: Begin your tour in Brick City with a visit to the Jingzhou Museum.

Guided tour of Xióngjiā National Archaeological Park: Alternatively, visit the Xióngjiā National Archaeological Park, where the tomb of the Xióngjiā Zhǒng, a vast collection of jade artefacts, skeletal horse remains, and preserved chariots reside.

Wuhan

Explore Wuhan on today’s excursion:

Guided tour of the Yellow Crane Tower and the Hubei Provincial Museum: With a local guide, ascend Snake Hill to explore the historic Yellow Crane Tower. Then, continue to the Hubei Provincial Museum, home to a curated collection of over 2 million artefacts.

Back on the Century Legend, enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Jiujiang

Choose between today’s marvellous excursions:

Guided tour of Jingdezhen Porcelain Town: Embark on a guided tour of Jingdezhen Porcelain Town and discover an ancient kiln porcelain factory, where you will learn the history of ceramics.

Full day tour to Mt Lushan: Alternatively, join a full-day tour of Mount Lushan, the largest freshwater lake in China and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996.

Chizhou

Uncover a world of discovery with today’s excursions:

Guided tour of Mount Jiuhua: Explore scenic spots and discover the beauty of Mount Jiuhua’s natural wonders on a guided tour.

Guided tour of Jindizang Temple: Visit the Jindizang Temple tucked away in Mount Jiuhua.

Nanjing

See stunning natural landscapes on today’s excursion:

Guided tour to Mt. Niushou Cultural Park: Learn more about the twin peaks of Mount Niushou on a guided tour of the newly developed Mount Niushou Cultural Park.

Note: the above port of call and excursion may take place on Day 14 instead depending on the ship‘s final docking arrangements.

Yangzhou

Enjoy another day filled with stunning scenery and natural wonders:

Visit to Slender West Lake: Visit Slender West Lake, a man-made lake said to resemble a slender girl.

Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner served in the ship’s panoramic restaurant.

Note: the above port of call and excursion may take place on Day 13 instead depending on the ship‘s final docking arrangements.

Shanghai

Enjoy a day in iconic Shanghai:

Visit the Yuyuan Gardens: Start off in the Old Quarter and visit the beautiful Yuyuan Gardens, a classical Chinese garden resembling a miniature city with temples, boathouses, and a traditional theatre.

Visit the Jade Buddha Temple: After an included lunch, continue to the Jade Buddha Temple, one of Shanghai’s most revered Buddhist monasteries.

This evening, consider exploring Nanjing Road, Shanghai’s renowned shopping boulevard endowed with luxury boutiques and local speciality shops.

Return home

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Return home details:
Note that, depending on flight times, you will return back to the UK on the same day. We may occasionally use overnight flights, in which case you will arrive back in the UK on the following day.