Beijing to Shanghai - 16 days
CRUISE HIGHLISTS INCLUDE:
- All domestic flights within China
- 6-night Yangtze River cruise in a riverview stateroom with a private balcony onboard the Victoria Prince
- 8 nights in deluxe hotels with buffet breakfast
- 14 buffet breakfasts, 13 lunches and 13 dinners
- Captain’s Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner onboard the ship
- Captivating, fully escorted tours with English-speaking local guides
- Exciting evening entertainment
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager
- All transportation on tours
- All transfers on arrival and departure days
ITINERARY
- DAY 1: Depart home gateway city to Beijing
- DAY 2: Beijing
Featured Excursion: Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Uniworld representative who will escort you to the hotel. - DAY 3: Beijing
Featured Excursion: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, and Peking Duck dinner
Tour the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Next, admire the Summer Palace. And, at the end of the day, indulge in a succulent Peking Duck dinner. (BB, L, D) - DAY 4: Beijing Motorcoach
Featured Excursion: The Great Wall, Ming Tombs, and Beijing Opera
Walk along the Great Wall and then visit the Ming Tombs. End your day with refreshments and a traditional Beijing Opera performance. (BB, L, D) - DAY 5: Beijing, fly to Xi’an
Featured Excursion: Hutongs tour and dumpling dinner
Ride in a rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hutongs, Beijing’s ancient residential lanes and alleyways. Later in the day, fly to Xi’an and transfer to the hotel. Then enjoy a dumpling dinner. (BB, L, D) - DAY 6: Xi’an
Featured Excursion: Terra Cotta Warriors and Tang Dynasty dinner and show
Marvel at one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century, the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Visit the City Wall, one of the oldest and best-preserved walls in China. In the evening, indulge in a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (BB, L, D) - DAY 7: Xi’an, fly to Chongqing
Featured Excursion: Big Wild Goose Pagoda and panda visit
Tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a holy place for Buddhists. Fly to Chongqing, where you’ll be taken to the zoo for a glimpse of a giant panda. Spend the evening at the hotel before your cruise. (BB, L, D) - DAY 8: Chongqing, cruising the Yangtze River
Featured Excursion: Fengdu or Wanzhou
Board your Victoria Cruises ship and sail along the Yangtze. Downriver, visit the “Ghost City,” Fengdu, or Wanzhou, depending on water levels. (BB, L, D) - DAY 9: Lesser Gorges
Featured Excursion: Sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Board a riverboat to sail the Lesser Gorges, and later travel through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. (BB, L, D) - DAY 10: Cruising the Yangtze River
Featured Excursion: Three Gorges Dam
Cruise through Xiling Gorge on the way to the site of the Three Gorges Dam. (BB, L, D) - DAY 11: Cruising the Yangtze River
Featured Excursion: Wuhan city tour and museum
Tour Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province and a fusion of three cities that spans both banks of the Yangtze. Explore the Hubei Provincial Museum. (BB, L, D) - DAY 12: Cruising the Yangtze River, Huangshan
Featured Excursion: Huangshan full-day to Visit Huangshan or Mt. Jiuhua, depending on weather conditions. (BB, L, D) - DAY 13: Cruising the Yangtze River, Nanjing
Featured Excursion: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, bazaar, and Confucian Temple
You’ll visit the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen, the Qing Dynasty-style bazaar, and the Confucian Temple. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) - DAY 14: Cruising the Yangtze River, Shanghai
Featured Excursion: Shanghai city tour and Shanghai Acrobats
Disembark your ship in Shanghai, and then tour the city before attending an amazing Shanghai Acrobats performance. (BB, L, D) - DAY 15: Shanghai, Tongli, Shanghai Featured Excursion: Tongli tour
Tongli is the China of picture books, complete with narrow streets, elegant homes, teahouses, and intriguing shops. (BB, L, Farewell Dinner) - DAY 16: Depart Shanghai
Featured Excursion: Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, or continue your tour with one of our popular optional extensions. (BB)
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Price | Ship Name |
| March 23, 2009 | $3,069 | Victoria Prince |
| April 6, 2009 | $3,219 | Victoria Prince |
| April 20, 2009 | $3,219 | Victoria Prince |
| May 4, 2009 | $3,219 | Victoria Prince |
| May 18, 2009 | $3,219 | Victoria Prince |
| June 1, 2009 | $3,019 | Victoria Prince |
| June 15, 2009 | $3,019 | Victoria Prince |
| June 29, 2009 | $3,019 | Victoria Prince |
| July 27, 2009 | $2,969 | Victoria Prince |
| August 10, 2009 | $2,969 | Victoria Prince |
| August 24, 2009 | $3,069 | Victoria Prince |
| September 7, 2009 | $3,279 | Victoria Prince |
| September 21, 2009 | $3,279 | Victoria Prince |
| October 5, 2009 | $3,279 | Victoria Prince |
| October 19, 2009 | $3,279 | Victoria Prince |
| November 2, 2009 | $3,199 | Victoria Prince |
Prices: Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a stateroom or hotel room. Cruise/tour prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, taxes, levies, and exchange rates as of June 15, 2008. Should the total cruise/tour price increase by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their cruise within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your cruise/tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges, or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. Air-inclusive pricing is provided from NYC, CHI, and LAX only. Other gateway cities are available at additional costs. Please ask your Reservations Consultant at the time of booking for details. A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement. Reservations and Payments: A deposit of at least $200 per person is required at the time of reservation. Final payment is due at least 90 days prior to departure. Reservations will be cancelled if final payment is not received in a timely manner.
