2008: China's Cultural Delights - Beijing to Shanghai
This 16-day journey explores China's cradle of culture with a 10-day cruise on the Yangtze all the way from Chongqing to Nanjing. You 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 journey is for those who want to really understand the origins of Chinese culture.
Details
- Cruise Line
- Viking River Cruises
- Duration
- 16 Days
- Cruise Ship
- Viking Century Sun
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| Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| Day 1 | Beijing | ||
| Day 2 | Beijing | ||
| Day 3 | Beijing | ||
| Day 4 | Beijing | ||
| Continued | Xian | ||
| Day 5 | Xian | ||
| Continued | Chongqing | ||
| Day 6 | Shibaozhai | ||
| Day 7 | Three Gorges Dam | ||
| Continued | Lesser Three Gorges | ||
| Day 8 | Three Gorges Dam | ||
| Day 9 | Jingzhou | ||
| Day 10 | Dongting Lake | ||
| Day 11 | Wuhan | ||
| Day 12 | Jingdezhen | ||
| Day 13 | Mt. Jiu Hua | ||
| Day 14 | Nanjing | ||
| Continued | Suzhou | ||
| Day 15 | Shanghai | ||
| Day 16 | Shanghai |
- 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.
***Hutongs (rickshaw) tour only available on Beijing to Shanghai itinerary direction.
*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.
