Enrichment & Special Interest Cruises
Included Excursions & Tours
China is a kaleidoscope of fascinating history, grand architecture, breathtaking landscapes and unique cultural attractions. When you travel with Viking River Cruises, you will be treated to a combination of enriching tours both along the river and on land, and best of all, these tours are all included.
Each day, you will have the opportunity to explore your destination and your guided tours take you to see and experience the real China. All are accompanied by a Viking River Cruises English-speaking escort so you won’t miss any of the details.
Visit China's 'best of the best'
Viking River Cruises’ in-country staff have surveyed China to ensure you are visiting the best choice of attractions. Depending on your itinerary, a variety of highlights awaits you. In Beijing, you will encounter China’s imperial architectural treasures. Explore the Forbidden City, formerly restricted to the imperial family, and walk along the Great Wall, begun in the 7th century B.C. You will also visit China's greatest archaeological discovery: Xian's terracotta army of more than 6,000 individually moulded, lifelike warriors that guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
See the fascinating contrast of ancient and modern in Shanghai, or you may take an excursion to scenic Mt. Jiu Hua, one of only four sacred Buddhist mountains in China. If you select the Roof of the World itinerary, you will visit Lhasa and its spiritual Potala Palace and Sera Monastery.
Experienced Tour Guides
When travelling to foreign lands, language and local customs can prove difficult for any traveller. Viking River Cruises want you to enjoy your time in China and make the most of your experience. For that reason, they have hired experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking guides who are with you from the moment you arrive in China to your departure from the hotel. Their years of experience and enthusiasm for their homeland make them the perfect ambassadors for your trip to China.
