Guangzhou Yangtze Cruise Tours 2025/2026 – Scenic & Relaxing China Tours

Why Start a Yangtze River Cruise from Guangzhou?

Guangzhou, the third largest city in China, serves as one of the most popular gateway cities for travelers entering China. For those planning a Yangtze River cruise, Guangzhou acts as the southern portal to this iconic journey. With a rich history dating back over 2,000 years, Guangzhou is a vibrant metropolis that seamlessly blends its traditional heritage with modern charm. Visitors can spend 1 - 2 days exploring the unique Lingnan culture, legendary history, world-famous Cantonese cuisine, and the distinctive Cantonese language, all while marveling at the city’s impressive skyline and dynamic development.

Guangzhou is also home to the Canton Fair, one of the largest and most influential trade fairs in China. Many international visitors attend this event and, afterward, seek opportunities to relax and explore more of China. Starting a Yangtze River cruise from Guangzhou provides a perfect transition from the bustling trade environment to a leisurely and scenic journey. Traveling from Guangzhou to Chongqing, the starting point of the Yangtze River cruise, is convenient with frequent daily flights (2 hours) and high-speed trains (about 7.5 hours).

Plus, Guangzhou’s excellent transport links mean it’s easy to visit other top Chinese destinations like Guilin, Shanghai, and Beijing. Whether you want to explore these places before or after your cruise, we can help make it happen. So go ahead and set sail!

Features:

• Private - flexibility & freedom; travel at your pace;
• Customizable - create the trip that's right for you;
• Inclusion - hotels, transfers, & things to do;
• Yangtze River cruise - the hard core of highlights for each trip;
• Guangzhou - your flight landing destination, so visit it firstly;
• Dig into the very heart of China - Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu, Tibet...more;

Top 3 China Yangtze Tours with Guangzhou

For most first-timers to China, they would like to cover several hot destinations in China, such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Yangtze River, Guilin, Chengdu, Lhasa, Zhangjiajie, and Yunnan to get an overall impression about the vast and beautiful China. Usually, Yangtze River cruise is served as a relaxing short break during the whole vacation. The following are the most recommended China Yangtze tours with a visit to Guangzhou, and you can select your favored trip based on your interests, travel length and budget! If you have got your own ideas, contact us directly to discuss the travel plan and we can tailor made the tour for you!

9 Days Yangtze Cruise from Guangzhou & Guilin

Guangzhou / Guilin / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Yichang

Have taken care of business at the Canton Fair or other events in Guangzhou? Why not treat yourself to visit more about the city and relax with a Yangtze River cruise? This is your trip. Explore the cultures and history of Guangzhou, and see the beautiful landscape of Guilin and feel the heart of China's essence by cruising the Yangtze River.

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12 Days Lifetime Yangtze Cruise from Guangzhou

Guangzhou / Guilin / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Yichang / Beijing

Have taken care of business at the Canton Fair or other events in Guangzhou? Why not treat yourself to have a lifetime trip and explore more about China? This is your trip. Cruise on the mother river of China - Yangtze is a must see experience. Included with the majestic Great Wall hiking in Beijing and the most beautiful landscape under the heaven in Guilin, this tour is once in a life time event.

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6 Days Yangtze River Cruise Tour from Guangzhou

Guangzhou / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Yichang

Spend about 2 days in Guangzhou feeling its unique Lingnan culture. You will visit the top places there, including Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island and Zhujiang New Town, etc. to analyze its historic tracks as the ancient capital of Lingnan area 2,000 years ago. Fly to Chongqing for a luxury Yangtze River cruise sailing through Three Gorges and marvel at the world famous Three Gorges Dam along the longest river in China.

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