2009 China's Cultural Delights

China map
Beijing to Shanghai From $4,199 / 17 Days / 17 Guided Tours / 1 Country

This 17-day odyssey explores China's cradle of culture with an epic 11-day Yangtze cruise between Chongqing and Nanjing. See all the wonders of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai'the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Army and Old Shanghai. And, uncover the roots of Chinese civilization from Jingdezhen, birthplace of porcelain; to Mt. Jiu Hua's remote Buddhist Temple complex; to Suzhou with its elegant classical gardens. Those who really want to understand the origins of Chinese culture should strongly consider this itinerary, our ultimate China experience. FOR ITINERARY DETAILS >

Included in this itinerary
Daily Shore Excursions17 guided tours
All Meals16 breakfasts, 15 lunches & 15 dinners
Port ChargesIncluded on all Itineraries
Air Taxes, Fees, Fuel Surcharges & TransfersIncluded when you purchase airfare with Viking

$199 Roundtrip Air
to China
Ask for 45Travel.
Offer expires Jan 30


Dates & Pricing

Get All-Inclusive International Roundtrip Airfare from $199!
Exclusive for guests cruising in Category B and higher.
Viking Century Sun -
2009 Check-In Dates
Suite Junior Suite Cat A Superior Cat A Cat B Cat C Cat D Cat E Cat F
Mar 23
$9,099
$7,449
$6,449
$5,799
$5,149
$4,849
$4,699
$4,349
SOLD OUT
Apr 04
$9,549
$7,899
SOLD OUT
$6,249
$5,599
$5,299
$5,149
$4,799
SOLD OUT
May 2, 14
$9,799
$8,149
$7,149
$6,449
$5,799
$5,499
$5,349
$4,999
$4,849
Jun 11, 23
$9,549
$7,899
$6,899
$6,249
$5,649
$5,299
$5,149
$4,799
$4,649
Jul 21
$9,099
$7,449
$6,449
$5,799
$5,149
$4,849
$4,699
$4,349
$4,199
Aug 2, 30
$9,099
$7,449
$6,449
$5,799
$5,149
$4,849
$4,699
$4,349
$4,199
Sep 11; Oct 09, 21
$9,899
$8,249
$7,249
$6,549
$5,949
$5,649
$5,449
$5,149
$4,949
FOR SHIPS & STATEROOM DETAILS >
Available Ships
Beijing to ShanghaiShanghai to Beijing
Viking Century SunMar 23; May 2; Jun 11; Jul 21; Aug 30; Oct 9Apr 4; May 14; Jun 23; Aug 2; Sep 11; Oct 21
Fares are based on double occupancy and include port charges. Additional fuel surcharges may be applied. Limited single pricing is available; call for details. Offers listed above are valid on new bookings only as of January 13, 2009 and expire January 30, 2009. For pricing notes and offer restrictions, see below.

Ask for offer 45Travel - expires January 30, 2009!
To book, call Viking River Cruises at 1-866-200-5395


 Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov Special Air Price May-Sep Special Air Price
Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle $1,295 $199 $1,495 $199
Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego, St Louis $1,495 $399 $1,695 $399
Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Newark, New York, Orlando, Philadephia, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Tampa, Washington DC $1,595 $499 $1,795 $499
Upgrade to Business Class air from $3,500 per person. For personalized air travel accommodations, contact the Viking Air Plus Department at 1-877-523-0580. Hours of operation: Monday'Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

U.S. flights depart one day prior to hotel check-in date. Transfers are included with roundtrip airfare purchase. If air is not purchased from Viking River Cruises, transfers between airport and hotel may be purchased separately at the cost of $60 per person, per direction, and are available to passengers whose flights arrive or depart on hotel check-in or check-out day only. Airfare includes all government air taxes/fees of approximately $160 as well as any air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited and air fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment is received. Additional baggage charges may apply. Call Viking for more details. See also Terms and Conditions.


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You pay in U.S. dollars'and once you have paid in full, your all-inclusive price is locked in, with no worries about airfare increases, currency fluctuations, increased fuel surcharges or new government taxes guaranteed.

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Pricing Notes
All prices listed in this catalog are per person, in U.S. dollars. Offers and fares are subject to availability and additional restrictions may apply; see Terms and Conditionson our website. Viking River Cruises reserves the right to correct or revise pricing or dates throughout the season. For up-to-date prices, please see vikingrivercruises.com or call Viking at 1-877-668-4546.

Offers Restrictions
Offers listed are valid on new bookings only as of January 13, 2009 and expire January 30, 2009. Offer is not combinable with any other offer except Referral Rewards Credit. Must request offer code and pay in full at time of reservation.

All-Inclusive International Roundtrip Airfare from $199:
Special air offer (code 45T) valid for all-inclusive, roundtrip international airfare from $199 per person from select gateways when cruise/cruisetour in a Category B or higher stateroom is purchased; additional gateways available. For Category C or lower, or those taking the cruise discount, the regular air price applies. See itineraries for details.