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156 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au UNDISCOVERED CHINA 19 day cruise/tour with 19 guided tours Day 1 — Shanghai, China Fly to Shanghai, China's largest city, then transfer to your hotel. Day 2 — Shanghai, China This morning, tour Old Shanghai, travel along the elegant Bund and spend some time at Yuyuan Garden. After lunch in a local restaurant, tour the Shanghai Museum. Dine locally before seeing the world-famous Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. (B, L, D) Day 3 — Shanghai, China After breakfast, prepare for your flight to Wuhan. Transfer to your ship docked near Wuhan's historic waterfront. (B, L, D) Day 4 — Wuhan, China Today visit the Hubei Provincial Museum, hear the chimes of ancient bronze bells and view fascinating relics from 400 BC. Set sail this evening. (B, L, D) Day 5 — Jingzhou, China After a morning of sailing, arrive in Jingzhou. Visit an elementary school sponsored by Viking where you are greeted and entertained by the children. (B, L, D) Day 6 — Wu Gorge, China This morning, cruise through Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges. After lunch, disembark for a tour of the Three Gorges Dam, where you learn about this immense engineering masterpiece and what it means for the Chinese people. Return to your ship and sail through the five-stage locks of the Three Gorges Dam. (B, L, D) Day 7 — Wu Gorge, China During breakfast, cruise through Wu ("Witches") Gorge, renowned for its magnificent scenery. Then, board a smaller boat for an excursion through the Goddess Stream. Return aboard and spend the afternoon sailing through Qutang Gorge.(B, L, D) Day 8 — Shibaozhai, China This morning, tour Shibaozhai Temple built along the Yangtze. Enjoy Yangtze River scenery as you cruise this afternoon. (B, L, D) Day 9 — Chongqing, China After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the steep hillsides of Dazu. Then after lunch in a local restaurant, visit the Dazu Stone Carvings, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B, L, D) Day 10 — Chongqing, China After breakfast, visit the General Stilwell Museum, where you can learn more about the American general's stormy relationship with Chiang Kai-shek and the Allies during World War II. After lunch, you'll fly to Lijiang. (B, L, D) Day 11 — Lijiang, China Arise in Lijiang today and visit the former residence of Dr. Joseph Rock, a famed explorer and botanist of the 1920s.You will have the remainder of the day to explore this charming city.(B) Day 12 — Lijiang, China Enjoy another free day exploring Lijiang's Old Town. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival, you'll visit a local teahouse to experience the age-old custom of drinking tea before you enjoy dinner at a nearby restaurant. (B, L, D) Day 13 — Chengdu, China After breakfast, visit some of Chengdu's most famous residents at the Panda Base. After lunch, explore the Sanxingdui Museum and attend the Sichuan Opera for an unforgettable evening marked by dramatic music, colourful costumes and fire-breathing. (B, L, D) Day 14 — Xian, China Fly to Xian this morning and arrive in time for lunch at a local restaurant. You'll visit the South City Gate and City Wall and enjoy dinner this evening at a local restaurant. (B, L, D) Day 15 — Xian, China After breakfast, tour the mausoleum where Emperor Qin Shi Huang was laid to rest over 2,000 years ago. See the thousands of life-sized Terracotta Warriors, archers and infantrymen that were buried with him. After lunch, you have free time to explore Xian. (B, L, D) Day 16 — Xian, China Today, fly to Beijing, China's imperial capital. Check in to your hotel and enjoy free time this evening. (B, L, D) Day 17 — Beijing, China After breakfast, travel to the Badaling Hills to witness one of the most impressive and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, visit the Sacred Way, a tree-lined avenue guarded by massive sculptures leading to the Ming Dynasty tombs. This evening, dine at a local restaurant and relax at your hotel. (B, L, D) Day 18 — Beijing, China This morning visit the enormous Tiananmen Square, which can accommodate over 1 million people. Then, tour Beijing's Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch in a local restaurant, take some free time to explore Beijing on your own or do some shopping. Enjoy your dinner this evening, or attend The Legend of Kung Fu. (B, L, D) Day 19 — Beijing, China After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your China journey with two additional nights in Beijing. (B) T I A N A N M E N S Q U A R E , B E I J I N G