China, a mysterious land of red pagodas, cosmopolitan cities, manicured gardens, and Great Walls, is yours to explore on this 12-day tour. Start in Beijing where you explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and The Great Wall. Continuing on to Xi'an, strategically set on the Silk Road trade route that once linked central Asia to Europe, you will see the amazing Terracotta Warriors, an army that guarded the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi. You have two days to explore this historical city, the largest in the world during the Tang dynasty (618-907).

In Chongqing, board the five-star ship, East King, for an unforgettable three-day cruise on the Yangtze River. Pass through towering gorges and join shore excursions, including ancient cliff coffins at Shennong Stream, exploring historic temples in Shibaozhai, and touring a silk facility in Wanxian. Lastly visit Shanghai, with its excellent museums and elaborate temples. A day trip to the ancient city of Suzhou offers peaceful respite from city life as you stroll its famous gardens and meander through tiny canals by boat.