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Experience China by water

The Legendary Yangtze River

Sail through the Three Gorges aboard the river’s leading ships — private balcony cabins, shore excursions including Fengdu, Shennong Stream and the Three Gorges Dam, and an American-managed fleet on selected departures.

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Yangtze River cruise ship sailing through the Three Gorges

Planning Ahead

Essential Travel Info

Do I need a visa for China?

Maybe not — citizens of 50 countries (UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, and most of Europe) can now enter visa-free for up to 30 days, and US travelers often qualify for 240-hour visa-free transit.

Check your exact route in seconds — by nationality and where you land.

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China is a mostly cashless society. Mobile payments are the easiest way to get around.

Alipay & WeChat Pay: These two apps are accepted everywhere, from luxury malls to street vendors. International visitors can now easily link their Visa, Mastercard, or Discover cards to both apps before arriving.

Cash & Credit Cards: Major hotels and large international stores accept foreign credit cards. It's always a good idea to carry a small amount of Chinese Yuan (RMB) in cash for emergencies.

Many Western websites and apps are blocked in China due to the firewall.

Travel eSIM / Roaming: The most hassle-free way to bypass the firewall is to use an international roaming plan from your home carrier, or buy a travel eSIM (like Airalo or Holafly) before your trip. These route your data through international servers.

VPN Apps: If you plan to rely on local Wi-Fi, you must download and install a reliable VPN app *before* you arrive in China.

Why Choose Us

Crafting Journeys Since 1988

Small Groups, Big Experiences

Our groups never exceed 16 travelers. Every tour includes a dedicated English-speaking guide who brings local stories to life.

Premium Hotels & Ships

We handpick 4–5 star hotels and top-rated Yangtze cruise ships so you can focus on the experience, not the logistics.

Fully Customizable

Every itinerary can be tailored. Tell us your dates and interests — we'll design a trip that fits you perfectly, free of charge.

Traveler Stories

What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

"The Yangtze cruise was the highlight of our trip. Everything was arranged perfectly — the guides, the hotels, the pacing. We didn't have to worry about a thing."

Sarah & James P.

11-Day Yangtze Tour · 2025

★★★★★

"We've traveled all over Asia but this was something special. The Forbidden City tour alone was worth it — our guide made history feel alive."

Michael T.

8-Day Classic · 2025

★★★★★

"East Marvel customized a 14-day trip for our family of six. Every detail was thoughtful — from kid-friendly restaurants to the panda base in Chengdu."

The Williams Family

Custom Tour · 2024

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