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Roof
of the World
From $3,129* per person
13-night, all-inclusive Cruisetour visiting:
Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Lhasa, Chongqing, Shibaozhai, Lesser Three Gorges, Three
Gorges Dam, Shanghai
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From
the imperial treasures of the ancient cities of Beijing and Xian,
to the Buddhist gems of timeless Lhasa and lively streets of Shanghai,
this 13-night voyage will take you to see the very best of China
and Tibet. Nestled at the foot of legendary Mt. Everest, source
of the mighty Yangtze River, is the city of Lhasa. Here, the people
still practice Buddhist Lamaism, retaining their distinctive character
and culture, and thriving in one of the world’s most rugged
environments. You’ll explore Tibet’s most important
Buddhist temple and the incredible Potala Palace, former home of
the Dalai Lama, as you experience the local’s time-honored
traditions and generous hospitality.
Includes:
- 3- or 4-night Yangtze River Cruise with river-view, balcony cabin
onboard the new, deluxe Viking Century Sky
- Accommodations at 5-star
hotels: 3 nights Beijing, 1 night Xian, 1 night Chengdu, 3 nights
Lhasa (best in city), 1 night Shanghai
- 16 tours with private
English-speaking guides: Beijing/Tiananmen Square/Forbidden City/Summer
Palace/Great Wall/Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs/Hutongs & Silk Carpet Workshop; Xian/Terra Cotta Army & Workshop; Lhasa/Jokhang Temple/Barkhor Market; Tibetan Museum/Potala Palace/Sera Monastery; Shibaozhai Temple; Lesser Three Gorges; Three Gorges Dam; Shanghai/Bund/Children’s Palace
- 37 meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 12 dinners with select meals at local restaurants
- Welcome Cocktail & Farewell Dinner
- Unique Cultural Highlights: Peking Opera; Peking Duck Dinner;Tang
Dynasty dinner show; Tibetan family visit & tea; Chinese acrobatic performance
- Fully escorted vacation from airport arrival to departure
- All intra-China flights & appropriate hotel/airport/ship transfers
- Payment of all port charges
- Past Passenger Discount for all returning passengers
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