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Explore China's cradle of culture with a cruise on the Yangtze all the
way from Chongqing to Nanjing. You'll still see all the wonders of Beijing, Xian
and Shanghai, but on this cruise, you uncover the roots of Chinese civilization
from Jingdezhen, birthplace of porcelain, to Mt. Jiu Hua's remote Buddhist
Temple complex, to Nanjing, former capital of ancient China, and Suzhou with its
famed gardens. This adventure is for those who really want to understand the
origins of Chinese culture.
This 15-night adventure explores
China's cradle of culture with a 9-night cruise on the Yangtze all the way from
Chongqing to Nanjing. You'll still see all the wonders of Beijing, Xian and
Shanghai, but on this cruise, you uncover the roots of Chinese civilization from
Jingdezhen, birthplace of porcelain, to Mt. Jiu Hua's remote Buddhist Temple
complex, to Nanjing, former capital of ancient China, and Suzhou with its famed
gardens. This adventure is for those who really want to understand the origins
of Chinese culture.
Cabins:
- 153 all-balcony cabins
- Private bathroom and shower
- Hotel-style beds
- Telephone
- TV
- A/C
- In-room safes
- Hair dryers
3 Unique Options
| 1: Imperial Jewels of China |
Discover China's most renowned imperial treasures and travel along the legendary Yangtze
River as we take you on this journey from Beijing to Shanghai. While you cruise the mighty
river, you'll marvel at the mystical scenery of Asia's most revered and dramatic natural
attractions: the spectacular Qutang and Wu Gorges, and Three Gorges Dam. In Beijing, you'll
explore the site of pomp and pageantry at Tiananmen Square, and ponder the mysteries of the
Forbidden City, historic home of the imperial family. Tour the elegant grounds of the Summer
Palace and stroll the ramparts of the fabled Great Wall. Among China's most unforgettable
sights is Xian's terra cotta army, an awe-inspiring group of over 6,000 life-size clay
soldiers, chariots and armored horses, unearthed from their burial.
- 3- or 4-night Yangtze River Cruise with balcony cabin onboard deluxe Viking Century Sky
- 5-star hotel accommodations: 2 nights Shanghai, 1 night Xian, 3 nights Beijing
- 12 tours with private English-speaking guides: Shanghai/Bund/Silk Carpet Workshop/Children's Palace, Three
Gorges Dam; Lesser Three Gorges; Fengdu/Snow Jade Cave; Xian/Terra Cotta Army; Beijing/Great Wall/Sacred
Way of the Ming Tombs/Tiananmen Square/Forbidden City/Summer Palace
- 28 meals:* 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 9 dinners with select meals at local Chinese restaurants
- Welcome Cocktail & Farewell Dinner
- Cultural Highlights: Chinese acrobatic performance; Tang Dynasty dinner show; Peking Opera; Peking Duck Dinner
- Fully escorted vacation from airport arrival to departure
- All intra-China flights & appropriate hotel/airport/ship transfers
- All port charges included
* On 9-night program, 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 8 dinners are included.
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| 2: Misty Mountains of the Yangtze |
This 13-night vacation offers you Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, plus a 7-night cruise on the
legendary Yangtze. You'll discover all of Beijing and Xian`s imperial treasures, plus a leisurely
cruise along the Yangtze. This river will enchant you with Snow Jade Cave, Shibaozhai Temple, the
Three Gorges and Lesser Three Gorges, and enormous engineering feat, the Three Gorges Dam. You'll
transit the locks here and sail beyond to rural Jingzhou village and Dongting Lake`s famed Yue
Yang Tower. At the end, you'll arrive in Shanghai for two overnights in this enchanting cosmopolitan city.
- 7-night Yangtze River Cruise with balcony cabin onboard deluxe Viking Century Sky
- 5-star hotel accommodations: 3 nights Beijing, 1 night Xian, 2 nights Shanghai
- 16 tours with private English-speaking guides: Beijing/Tiananmen Square/Forbidden City/Summer Palace/ Great
Wall/Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs/Hutongs & Silk Carpet Workshop; Xian/Terra Cotta Army; Fengdu/Snow
Jade Cave; Shibaozhai Temple; Lesser Three Gorges; Three Gorges Dam; Viking River Cruises school; Yue
Yang Tower; Wuhan Museum; Shanghai/Bund/Children's Palace
- 37 meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 12 dinners with select meals at local Chinese restaurants
- Welcome Cocktail & Farewell Dinner
- Cultural Highlights: Peking Opera; Peking Duck Dinner; Tang Dynasty dinner show; Chinese acrobatic performance
- Fully escorted vacation from airport arrival to departure
- All intra-China flights & appropriate hotel/airport/ship transfers
- All port charges included
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| 3: Roof of the World |
Explore Tibet on this exotic 13-night adventure including Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and a 3-night
Yangtze River cruise. You'll discover the many faces of China, from her imperial treasures in Beijing
and Xian, to bustling Shanghai and the unique beauty of the Yangtze's gorges. But with this
journey, you'll also experience the "Roof of the World," Lhasa, Tibet, nestled at the foot of
Mt. Everest. You'll visit Jokhang Temple, considered the holiest of Buddhism; Potala Palace, former
home of the Dalai Lamas, and much more. Truly, this is an adventurer's journey-of-a-lifetime.
- 3-night Yangtze River Cruise with balcony cabin onboard deluxe Viking Century Sky
- 5-star hotel accommodations: 3 nights Beijing, 1 night Xian, 1 night Chengdu, 3 nights Lhasa (4-star/best in city), 2 nights Shanghai
- 19 tours with private English-speaking guides: Beijing/Tiananmen Square/Forbidden City/Summer Palace/ Great Wall/Sacred
Way of the Ming Tombs/Hutongs & Silk Carpet Workshop; Xian/Terra Cotta Army; Lhasa/Jokhang Temple/Barkhor
Market/Tibetan Museum/Potala Palace/Sera Monastery; Fendu/Snow Jade Cave; Lesser Three Gorges; Three
Gorges Dam; Shanghai/Bund/Children's Palace
- 37 meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 12 dinners with select meals at local restaurants
- Welcome Cocktail & Farewell Dinner
- Cultural Highlights: Peking Opera; Peking Duck Dinner; Tang Dynasty dinner show; Tibetan family visit & tea; Chinese acrobatic performance
- Fully escorted from airport arrival to departure
- All intra-China flights & appropriate hotel/airport/ship transfers
- All port charges included
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