Watch China's history and culture unfold during this incredible adventure, which ranges from the imperial splendor of Beijing to the dynamism of Shanghai, and from the archaeological wonders of Xi'an to the majesty of the Yangtze's Three Gorges. Feel the presence of over 2,000 years of history as you walk along the Great Wall or stand at the entranceway to the Forbidden City. Get an up-close view of ancient Beijing while riding in a rickshaw for a behind-thescenes tour of the Hutongs, Beijing's ancient residential lanes, and then compare this with the modern-day wonders that are the legacy of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Watch the antics of the giant pandas while in Chongqing before embarking on your Yangtze River Cruise.

Who will enjoy this cruise:

Animal lovers will delight in the giant pandas and South China tigers at the Chongqing Zoo. Naturalists will be awed by the stunning beauty of the Yangtze with its Three Gorges, the mist-enshrouded peaks of Huangshan, and the picture book village of Tongli. And, of course, students of archaeology will marvel at the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses.

Cruise Highlights include:

All domestic flights within China

6-night Yangtze River cruise in a riverview stateroom with a private balcony onboard the Victoria Prince*

8 nights in deluxe hotels with buffet breakfast

14 buffet breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 13 dinners

Special themed dinners: Peking Duck dinner in Beijing, and traditional dumpling and Tang Dynasty dinners in Xi'an

Captivating, fully escorted tours with English-speaking local guides

Exciting evening entertainment including the world-famous Shanghai Acrobats and the Beijing Opera

Captain's Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner onboard the ship

Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manger throughout your trip

All transportation on tours

All transfers on arrival and departure days (please see transfer guidelines on page 46)

_{*Ship is subject to change.}