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September, October 2008, May 2009
Beijing,
Xian, Yangtze River, Three Gorges, Shanghai
aboard the M.S. VICTORIA KATARINA
China is a land whose stunning beauty forms the backdrop to a 5,000-year-old society steeped in legend and tradition, preserved from one generation to the next through the millennia. The influence of China’s heritage lives on today—within the mysterious inner precincts of Beijing’s Forbidden City, in graceful pagodas and shrines rising from the banks of the Yangtze River, in its people’s reverence for ancestral customs—even as this vibrant culture confidently embraces change and looks toward the future.
We are privileged to invite you to discover the many faces of China on this comprehensive travel program. From the imperial dignity of Mandarin Beijing, to the dynastic treasures of the ancient capital of Xi’an, to the historic neighborhoods of Old Shanghai, you will gain a unique perspective on this timeless land where the past continues to affect the present and the future. Pioneering discoveries in the fields of archaeology and history are constantly expanding and refining our knowledge of this 5,000-year-old civilization, the world’s most ancient. A high point of your journey is the three-night cruise through the breathtaking Yangtze River Gorges. Aboard the deluxe M.S. VICTORIA KATARINA, one of the finest ships cruising the Yangtze, look up from the river and gaze at soaring cliffs thousands of feet high, and tour the massive Three Gorges Dam, which is slowly transforming China’s landscape and the fabric of its society.
Your China sojourn can be extended with an optional Post-Program to Guilin, a traditional Ming Dynasty city surrounded by the ethereal beauty of limestone mountains, and Hong Kong, the bustling commercial center of East Asia.
Join us for this unique and memorable, in-depth exploration of Chinese history and culture, featuring the most comprehensive excursions, a carefully designed and comfortably paced itinerary, the best accommodations, English-speaking local experts and guides and fascinating “meet the people” encounters. Space is limited and certain to sell out quickly, so we encourage you to book your reservations now. Come travel with us on a journey of discovery through the wondrous Middle Kingdom of China.
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