An in-depth exploration of China’s rich history and extraordinary cultural wonders. 


Your journey starts in Beijing, with tours of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Walk along the Great Wall—the world’s largest man-made structure—and marvel at the Temple of Heaven, a Ming Dynasty masterpiece. Tour the city’s atmospheric and ancient hutongs via rickshaw, enjoy lunch in the home of a friendly local family, and take a cruise on Shichahai Lake, once part of the imperial pleasure gardens.

Fly to Xi’an to see the Terra-cotta Warriors—a UNESCO-designated army of more than eight thousand life-sized soldiers and horses carved from stone that has drawn visitors from around the world. Visit the “water villages” of Tongli and Suzhou, stroll through the Humble Administrator’s Garden, and learn about the intricate art of Suzhou-style embroidery. Then it’s onward to Shanghai, China’s largest city, renowned for its architecture, dim sum, and acrobats. Enjoy tours of the Shanghai Museum and the Old Town quarter, and stroll along the waterfront Bund.



Your Yangtze River cruise will wind through the narrow and dramatic Three Gorges, a spectacular region with mist-shrouded mountain peaks and strange limestone karsts. Visit the Shibao Pagoda and take a smaller boat along the Shennong Stream for an up-close view of the area. In Guilin, you will visit the city’s zoo, home to giant pandas that are delightful to watch. Cruise the Li River through Guilin’s ethereal landscapes—recently designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site—a Chinese scroll painting come to life. Visit a tea plantation and explore Reed Flute Cave, where colored lights transform stalactites and stalagmites into a surreal visual spectacle. Conclude your journey in Hong Kong, which presents a fascinating blend of East and West, ancient and modern.



Who will enjoy this cruise/tour


This 18-day cruise/tour is designed for travelers looking for an in-depth experience of both ancient and modern-day China. In addition to must-see sights—Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, the Great Wall, and giant pandas—your adventure includes 5 days on the Yangtze River and the scenic Three Gorges, the Li River and ethereal landscapes of Guilin, classical Chinese gardens in Suzhou, and 3 days in cosmopolitan Hong Kong.

Highlights

YOUR CRUISE/TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES

4-night Yangtze River cruise in a riverview Uniworld Signature Suite with a private balcony
onboard the Century Legend
13 nights in centrally located luxury hotels, including buffet breakfast and all service
charges, taxes, and porterage


All transportation throughout your trip,
including flights within China

All transfers on arrival and departure days

TASTE

17 buffet breakfasts, 13 lunches, 12 dinners

Peking duck Welcome Dinner with
complimentary wine in Beijing
Captain’s Welcome Reception and Farewell
Dinner with complimentary wine onboard
the ship

Special-themed meals: hutong family-
hosted lunch in Beijing, traditional dumpling banquet and Tang Dynasty
dinner in Xi’an, and dim sum lunch in
Shanghai


EXPLORE

16 days of captivating, fully escorted
excursions with English-speaking local
experts

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise/Tour Manager throughout your trip
(except in Hong Kong)

State-of-the-art portable audio headset
system on select excursions throughout your trip


EXPERIENCE

Exclusive VIP benefits onboard

Group photo and commemorative gift

Exciting evening entertainment, including a Kung Fu show in Beijing, a Tang Dynasty show in Xi’an, and the Shanghai Acrobats



Information including ship and hotels are subject to change.