2008: China's Cultural Delights - Shanghai to Beijing

Viking River Cruises

China

This 16-day journey explores China's cradle of culture with a 10-day cruise on the Yangtze all the way from Nanjing to Chongqing. You still see all the wonders of Shanghai, Xian and Beijing, but on this cruise, you uncover the roots of Chinese civilization from Suzhou with its famed gardens; to Nanjing, former capital of ancient China; to Mt. Jiu Hua's remote Buddhist Temple complex; to Jingdezhen, birthplace of porcelain. This journey is for those who want to really understand the origins of Chinese culture.

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Cruise Line

Viking River Cruises

Duration

16 Days

Cruise Ship

Viking Century Sun
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Itinerary

Day	Port	Arrive	Depart
Day 1	Shanghai
Day 2	Shanghai
Day 3	Suzhou
Continued	Nanjing
Day 4	Mt. Jiu Hua
Day 5	Jingdezhen
Day 6	Wuhan
Day 7	Dongting Lake
Day 8	Jingzhou
Day 9	Three Gorges Dam
Day 10	Lesser Three Gorges
Continued	Three Gorges Dam
Day 11	Shibaozhai
Day 12	Chongqing
Continued	Xian
Day 13	Xian
Continued	Beijing
Day 14	Beijing
Day 15	Beijing
Day 16	Beijing

Dates/Pricing

Cultural/Educational

History

Disclaimer

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 purchased from Viking River Cruises.

This itinerary also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, tours and times may vary.

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