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China's Cultural Delights
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17 day/ 16 night
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| This 17-day odyssey explores China’s cradle of culture with an epic 11-day Yangtze cruise between Chongqing and Nanjing. See all the wonders of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai—the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Army and Old Shanghai. And, uncover the roots of Chinese civilization from Jingdezhen, birthplace of porcelain; to Mt. Jiu Hua’s remote Buddhist Temple complex; to Suzhou with its elegant classical gardens. Those who really want to understand the origins of Chinese culture should strongly consider this itinerary, our ultimate China experience. |
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| SHANGHAI TO BEIJING |
BEIJING TO SHANGHAI |
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Place |
Activity |
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Day |
Place |
Activity |
| 1 |
Shanghai |
Hotel check in |
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1 |
Beijing |
Hotel check in |
| 2 |
Shanghai |
Old Shanghai & Bund, Museum, Acobatic performance |
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2 |
Beijing |
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace |
| 3 |
Suzhou & Nanjing |
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3 |
Beijing |
Great Wall Excursion, Sacred Way |
| 4 |
Mt Jiu Hua |
Mt Jiu Hua excursion & Buddist temple visit |
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4 |
Beijing-Xian |
Hutongs & silk carpet workshop - FLIGHT to Xian |
| 5 |
Jingdezhen |
Ceramic History Museum |
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5 |
Xian-Chongqing |
Teracotta Army Tour - FLIGHT to Chongqing - embarkation |
| 6 |
Wuhan |
Hubei Museum, bronze bell performance |
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6 |
Fengdu |
Snow Jade Cave tour |
| 7 |
Dongting Lake |
Yueyang Tower tour |
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7 |
Shibaozhai |
Shibaozhai Temple tour |
| 8 |
Jingzhou |
Viking River Cruise school visit |
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8 |
Three Gorges |
Qutang & Wu Gorges scenic cruising & Dam transit |
| 9 |
Three Gorges Dam |
Dam facility tour, Xiling Gorge scenic cruising |
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Three Gorges |
Dam facility tour, Xiling Gorge scenic cruising |
| 10 |
Three Gorges |
Qutang & Wu Gorges scenic cruising & Dam transit |
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10 |
Jingzhou |
Viking River Cruise school visit |
| 11 |
Shibaozhai - Fengdu |
Temple tour, scenic cruise |
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11 |
Dongting Lake |
Yueyang Tower tour |
| 12 |
Fengdu |
Snow Jade Cave tour |
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12 |
Wuhan |
Hubei Museum, bronze bell performance |
| 13 |
Chongqing - Xian |
Disembark Chongqing. FLIGHT to Xian |
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13 |
Jingdezhen |
Ceramic History Museum |
| 14 |
Xian-Beijing |
Teracotta Warriors. FLIGHT to Beijing |
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14 |
Mt Jiu Hua |
Mt Jiu Hua excursion & Buddist temple visit |
| 15 |
Beijing |
Great Wall Excursion, Sacred Way |
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15 |
Nanjing-Suzhou |
Disembark - Excursion to Suzhou, silk factory tour, Fishermen's Garden, continue to Shanghai & hotel check in |
| 16 |
Beijing |
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace |
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16 |
Shanghai |
Old Shanghai & Bund, Museum, Acobatic performance |
| 17 |
Beijing |
Hotel check out |
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17 |
Shanghai |
Hotel check out |
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Cruise Prices - shown per person in AUD.
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| Mar 16, 28 |
$13,299
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$8,799
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$8,199
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$6,999
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$6,799
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$6,699
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$6,599
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$6,399
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SOLD OUT
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| Aug 3, 15 |
$13,199
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$8,699
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$8,099
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$6,899
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$6,699
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$6,599
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$6,499
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$6,299
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$6,199
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| Oct 22; Nov 3 |
$14,099
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$9,599
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$8,999
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$7,799
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$7,599
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$7,499
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$7,399
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$7,199
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$7,099
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| Viking Emerald |
Mar 16; Aug 3; Oct 22 |
Mar 28; Aug 15; Nov 3 |
Price Guarantee
Once you have paid in full for your trip, you are safe from any additional charges. Currency fluctuations, higher transportation costs, new government taxes, fuel surcharges—none of these will apply to you
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Inclusions
* Daily Shore Excursions
* 17 included guided tours
* Included meals - 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches & 15 dinners
* Port Charges |
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