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Viking Cruises, Imperial Jewels of China, River Cruise Vacation Package Shanghai to Beijing Duration : 12 Days / 11 Nights Priced From : $2,699 ( per person, double occupancy ) Dates : March to November - 2008 Ship : Viking Century Sky

Take in China’s highlights, beginning with cosmopolitan Shanghai, the nation’s most modern city. Cruise the legendary Yangtze and see an engineering marvel, the Three Gorges Dam; sail through the wildly beautiful Three Gorges and Lesser Gorges before you reach Chongqing. In Xian, marvel at the extraordinary sight of 6,000 terra cotta warriors individually modeled to guard Emperor Qin Shi Huang through eternity. Walk the winding ramparts of the Great Wall of China in Beijing, where you’ll also explore historic imperial treasures like the Forbidden City and elegant Summer Palace.
Itinerary
| Day |
Destination |
Activities |
| 1 |
Shanghai |
We’ll meet you at the Shanghai airport & take you to your hotel;* free time |
| 2 |
Shanghai |
Old Shanghai/Bund tour; Silk Carpet Workshop tour; Shanghai Museum & free time; Chinese acrobatic performance |
| 3 |
Shanghai |
Free time. Fly to Wuhan |
| |
Wuhan |
Wuhan Museum tour; board your ship |
| 4 |
Yueyang |
Viking River Cruises School visit |
| |
Three Gorges |
Xiling Gorge |
| 5 |
Three Gorges Dam |
Three Gorges Dam lock transit & tour |
| 6 |
Three Gorges |
Wu & Qutang Gorges |
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Lesser Three Gorges |
Lesser Three Gorges excursion |
| 7 |
Shibaozhai |
Shibaozhai Temple tour |
| 8 |
Chongqing |
Disembark. Fly to Xian |
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Xian |
Hotel check-in & free time; Tang Dynasty dinner show |
| 9 |
Xian |
Terra Cotta Army. Fly to Beijing |
| |
Beijing |
Hotel check-in |
| 10 |
Beijing |
Great Wall & Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs |
| 11 |
Beijing |
Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City; Summer Palace; Peking Duck Dinner & Peking Opera |
| 12 |
Beijing |
We'll take you from your hotel to the Beijing airport.* |
Note: Schedules and activities subject to change dependent upon water levels, port accessibility and weather. Passengers must be able to climb ramps for ship embarkation/disembarkation; these have a number of steep steps. Tours include up to 1-2 mile walks over steps and uneven ground. For passenger safety and enjoyment, you should be in good physical condition to participate in all tours. Ships and destinations in China do not have facilities to accommodate wheelchairs or physically challenged passengers.
*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises.
This itinerary also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, tours and times may vary
Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the Viking Cruises vacation planner to be contacted by a Viking Cruises, China vacation specialist.
Contact : Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
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