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Yangtze River Cruises

See China's famous sights on a cruise of the Yangtze River, which flows for nearly 4,000 miles across the country. Yangtze River sailings typically travel between Beijing and Shanghai and include hotel stays in both cities.

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Guided group sightseeing excursions in Beijing takes you to the 15th-century Forbidden City and to enormous Tiananmen Square. Top attractions in Shanghai include the waterfront Bund district and tranquil Yuyuan Garden. You can enjoy an operatic performance in Beijing and an acrobatic demonstration in Shanghai.

You'll also travel to a segment of the Great Wall, and to Xian to see the famous army of life-size terra-cotta warriors that once guarded the tomb of an emperor. Some itineraries stop at Suzhou, called the "Venice of the East" due to its network of canals, and at Wuhan to see the ancient artifacts of the Hubei Provincial Museum.

On the Yangtze, the major highlights are the mist-shrouded limestone precipices known as the Three Gorges and the Three Gorges Dam, which spans nearly a mile and stands 600 feet tall. Another noteworthy sight is Shibaozhai, home to a 12-story red pagoda perched on a cliff above the river.

You'll gain a deeper understanding of China's culture, history and people on a Yangtze River cruise, as guides in each destination share their expert knowledge and point out significant sights. Your hotel and riverboat accommodations, many meals and sightseeing excursions are covered in one rate paid in advance.

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Companion cruises and flies for free from select gateways on select 2012 Viking river cruises in certain cabin categories when you book and pay in full by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion cruises and flies for free from select gateways on select 2012 Viking river cruises in certain cabin categories, plus receive $300 in shipboard credit when you book and pay in full by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion flies for free, plus save 40% off the cruise price of select Viking 2012 river cruises in certain cabin categories and receive $300 in shipboard credit when you book and pay in full by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion flies for free, plus save 40% per couple off the cruise price of select 2012 river cruises in certain cabin categories with Viking when you book and pay in full by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion cruises and flies for free from select gateways on select 2013 river cruises with Viking when you book by February 29, 2012 and pay in full by May 31, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $200 to $400 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2012 Yangtze and Mekong River cruises with Uniworld when you book by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

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Book consecutive tours of 8 days or longer & save 5% off the land price of the shorter tour. Click here for eligible departures.

Journeys Club members save 5% off the land/cruise price. Click here for eligible departures.

Travelers ages 4-12 save up to 5% off the land price of select China vacations. Click here for eligible departures.

Group discounts! Book a group of 5 or more on the same tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. And if you book 16 people, one person travels for free. Click here for eligible departures.

Three people sharing one room will save off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

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River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The Yangtze River cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any Yangtze cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

Yangtze River Cruises

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Yangtze River Downstream Cruise 2011-2012

Chongqing, China

Yichang, China

Pac Delight

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