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For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au UNDISCOVERED CHINA S H A N G H A I – B E I J I N G 1 9 D AY S | 1 9 G U I D E D T O U R S | 1 C O U N T R Y Uncover a surprising side of China on this in-depth, 18-day cruise-tour. Wander the canal-lined warrens of Lijiang, China's most unique Old Town, and see the magnificent Dazu Rock Carvings — both UNESCO sites. In Chengdu, witness pandas in their natural habitat and see the gold and jade collections at the Sanxingdui Museum. You will also experience the monumental giants: Beijing and the Great Wall, glittering Shanghai, Xian's Terracotta Warriors and so much in between. At the centre of your journey, enjoy a 5-night sojourn along the gorge-lined Yangtze River on the deluxe Viking Emerald. There's no broader view of China. YA N G T Z E R I V E R , C H I N A D A Y 1 S H A N G H A I , C H I N A Arrive in Shanghai and check into your hotel. Free time. D A Y 2 S H A N G H A I , C H I N A Walk through Old Shanghai, The Bund and Yuyuan Garden. Enjoy a tour of the Shanghai Museum, then see the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. D A Y 3 W U H A N , C H I N A Fly to Wuhan and board your new Viking ship. D A Y 4 W U H A N , C H I N A Visit the Hubei Provincial Museum where you'll hear the music of ancient bronze bells and view relics from 400 BC. D A Y 5 J I N G Z H O U , C H I N A Visit an elementary school sponsored by Viking where the children will greet you with a charming song and dance. D A Y 6 T H R E E G O R G E S , C H I N A Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam — the world's largest hydroelectric power project, then sail through the 5-stage locks. Dock overnight at Badong. D A Y 7 T H R E E G O R G E S , C H I N A Cruise through Wu "Witches" Gorge, then board a smaller boat for an excursion through the Goddess Stream. Lunch onboard, then sail through Qutang Gorge. D A Y 8 S H I B A O Z H A I , C H I N A Visit the incredible Shibaozhai Temple. Lunch onboard. D A Y 9 L I J I A N G , C H I N A Fly to Lijiang and check into your hotel after a local lunch. D A Y 10 L I J I A N G , C H I N A Explore this charming city and browse local shops. D A Y 11 C H O N G Q I N G , C H I N A Fly to Chongqing and visit the General Stilwell Museum. D A Y 12 C H O N G Q I N G , C H I N A See the incredible Dazu Stone Carvings — a UNESCO site. D A Y 13 C H E N G D U , C H I N A Explore the Sanxingdui Museum before lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, attend the Sichuan Opera. D A Y 14 X I A N , C H I N A Visit the Panda Base then catch a train to Xian. D A Y 15 X I A N , C H I N A View the magnificent Terra Cotta Warriors. Optional evening excursion to see a Tang Dynasty Dinner Show. D A Y 16 B E I J I N G , C H I N A Fly to Beijing and check into your hotel. D A Y 17 B E I J I N G , C H I N A An excursion to the Great Wall of China, then visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Dynasty tombs. D A Y 18 B E I J I N G , C H I N A Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. D A Y 19 B E I J I N G , C H I N A Board your return flight, or extend your stay in China. 150