Viking River Cruises
Imperial Jewels of China
On this journey through some of China's most treasured cities, you'll enjoy cuisine specially designed by world-famous chef Martin Yan. In addition to fantastic cuisine, you'll also enjoy the sights and sounds of this wondrous land. Marvel at the Three Gorges Dam, an engineering masterpiece. Visit Beijing, and explore Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and The Great Wall. And don't miss Xian's terra cotta army, an incredible group of over 6,000 clay soldiers, chariots and armored horses buried circa 221 B.C. to guard the grave of a Qin Dynasty emperor. Viking River Cruises takes you to explore the real China.
Shanghai to Beijing or vice versa
12 Days / 11 nights
Itinerary
| Day |
Destination |
Activities |
| Day 1 |
Shanghai |
Hotel check-in and free time |
| Day 2 |
Shanghai |
Old Shanghai & Bund tour, Silk carpet workshop tour, Shanghai Museum tour, Chinese
acrobatic performance |
| Day 3 |
Shanghai |
Morning free time; flight to Wuhan. |
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Wuhun |
Wuhan Museum tour. Embarkation |
| Day 4 |
Yueyang |
Viking River Cruises school visit |
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Three Gorges |
Xiling Gorge |
| Day 5 |
Three Gorges Dam |
Three Gorges Dam lock transit & tour |
| Day 6 |
Three Gorges |
Wu Gorge scenic cruising, Lesser Three Gorges boat excursion, Qutang Gorge scenic
cruising |
| Day 7 |
Shibaozhai |
Shibaozhai Temple Tour |
| Day 8 |
Chongqing |
Disembarkation & city tour, flight to Xian |
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Xian |
Hotel check-in & free time. Tang Dynasty dinner show |
| Day 9 |
Xian |
Terracotta Army tour, flight to Beijing |
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Beijing |
Hotel check-in |
| Day 10 |
Beijing |
Great Wall & Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs excursion |
| Day 11 |
Beijing |
Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City tour; Summer Palace tour, Peking Duck Dinner,
Peking Opera |
| Day 12 |
Beijing |
Hotel check-out |
Viking Century Sky
2010 prices are quoted per person share twin in AUD.
| 2010 Embarkation Dates |
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| Shanghai to Beijing |
Beijing to Shanghai |
F |
E |
D |
C |
B |
A |
A Sup |
Mini
Suite |
Suite |
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27 Mar |
4220 |
4360 |
4640 |
4780 |
5060 |
5210 |
6330 |
6470 |
7460 |
| 3 Apr, 13 Apr, 23 Apr |
6 Apr, 16 Apr |
4570 |
4710 |
4990 |
5140 |
5420 |
5560 |
6690 |
6830 |
7810 |
| 23 May |
16 May, 26 May |
5140 |
5280 |
5560 |
5700 |
5980 |
6120 |
7250 |
7390 |
8380 |
| 2 Jun, 12 Jun |
5 Jun |
4640 |
4780 |
5060 |
5210 |
5490 |
5630 |
6760 |
6900 |
7880 |
| 12 Jul, 22 Jul, 1 Aug, 11 Aug |
5 Jul, 15 Jul, 25 Jul, 4 Aug |
3940 |
4080 |
4360 |
4500 |
4780 |
4920 |
6050 |
6190 |
7180 |
| 10 Sep, 20 Sep, 30 Sep |
3 Sep, 13 Sep, 23 Sep |
5140 |
5280 |
5560 |
5700 |
5980 |
6120 |
7250 |
7390 |
8380 |
| 10 Oct, 20 Oct, 30 Oct |
3 Oct, 13 Oct, 23 Oct |
4500 |
4640 |
4920 |
5060 |
5350 |
5490 |
6620 |
6760 |
7740 |
| Ship Cruise Date 2010 |
Shanghai to Beijing |
Beijing to Shanghai |
| Viking Century Sun |
3 Apr, 13 Apr, 23 Apr, 23 May, 2 Jun, 12 Jun, 12 Jul, 22 Jul, 1 Aug, 11 Aug, 10 Sep, 20 Sep, 30 Sep, 10 Oct, 20 Oct, 30 Oct |
27 Mar, 6 Apr, 16 Apr, 16 May, 26 May, 5 Jun, 5 Jul, 15 Jul, 25 Jul, 4 Aug, 3 Sep, 13 Sep, 23 Sep, 3 Oct, 13 Oct, 23 Oct |
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Tour includes:
- 5 nights Yangtze River Cruise in outside air-conditioned stateroom with private facilities
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in 5 star hotel Shaghai
- 1 night hotel accommodation in 5 star hotel Xian
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in 5 star hotel Beijiing
- All meals from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on the last day. Includes select meals at local Chinese restaurants
- Welcome Cocktail Reception and Farewell Dinner onboard
- Sightseeing as specified
- Cultural performances and lectures
- Intra-China flights (Air taxes $30)
- Ship Gratuities
- Port charges & fuel surcharge
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| Transfers: |
| Transfers between airport and ship are not included. They can be purchased separately and are only available on the day 1 and day 12 of your cruise-tour |
| Shanghai Airport to hotel and v.v |
Price - AUD$65 |
| Beijing Airport to hotel and v.v |
Price - AUD$65 |
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