You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.
Mercure Beijing Downtown, Beijing (nights 2-4)
Located in the central business district, this relaxed hotel is surrounded by shops and restaurants. There is an indoor swimming pool, a gym, and a restaurant with Chinese or Western-style breakfast available. Modern guestrooms have TVs, mini-bars, safes, hairdryers, tea/coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
Grand Noble Hotel, Xi’an (5-6)
Positioned in the central business district, this sleek hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Bell Tower, a major landmark in Xi’an. Guests can choose from six dining options, and enjoy a spa and wellness centre, as well as a fitness centre, and a lobby bar. Comfortable guestrooms have a mini-bar, safe, tea/coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
Holiday Inn Express Gulou, Chengdu (nights 7-8)
Placed in the heart of downtown Chengdu, this high-rise hotel is within walking distance of many shops, restaurants, and the metro station. Air-conditioned guestrooms have TVs, mini-fridges, sitting areas, tea/coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. A simple restaurant offers a buffet breakfast.
Victoria Cruises ship, Yangtze River (nights 9-11)
Victoria’s ships are built specifically for the Yangtze River and designed for passengers to relax in style with comfortable accommodations, attentive service, and gourmet dining, while taking in the river’s landscapes from both the staterooms and the ship’s public areas. Superior cabins have private balconies, bathrooms with bathtubs and showers, and Wi-Fi access. There are two dining rooms that offer Western and Chinese dishes, as well as a complimentary soft drink with meals. On-board entertainment includes Tai Chi Chuan classes, lectures on Chinese history and culture, fashion shows, as well as evening entertainment like karaoke, dancing, and the Victoria cabaret. There is also a boutique, a fitness room, a health clinic, a massage room, and a reading area.
Youngor Central Hotel, Suzhou (night 12)
With an ideal location in the centre of Suzhou, this hotel is close to many attractions. There is a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk, a lobby bar, and a breakfast room. Simple guestrooms have a TV, a mini-bar, and free Wi-Fi.
Shanghai Metropark Jichen Hotel, Shanghai (nights 13-14)
Housed in a multi-story building, this hotel is close to an assortment of restaurants. Facilities include a fitness centre and three dining options. Guestrooms have TVs, mini-bars and free Wi-Fi.