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Duration
9 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
7 Ports
2-3 November
Setting sail from Shanghai
Shanghai has long been China's most outward-looking, cosmopolitan city, as evidenced by the fascinating mixture of European and Asian architecture. The Bund, a riverfront promenade flanked by grand colonial era buildings, is the city's most famous thoroughfare, while the Pudong financial district lights up the city skyline at night with its futuristic towers. Shanghai's restaurant scene is thriving like never before, with a number of Michelin-starred chefs setting up shop here, while Nanjing Road is the place to head for a spot of retail therapy, with its shiny shopping malls and luxury boutiques.
Don't miss
Walking along the Bund as the sun rises, watching the locals practise Tai Chi. Magic.
4 November
At sea
5-7 November
China: Zhoushan, Wenzhou, Pingtan
8 November
China: Xiamen
Xiamen is one of China’s most liveable cities, perched on an island next to the Taiwan Strait. One of the most popular activities here is a trip across to the much smaller and traffic-free island of Gulangyu, renowned for its beaches, gardens and crumbling colonial architecture built by European traders.
9 November
At sea
10 November
China: Shenzhen
11 November
Arriving in Qingshuihe/Shenzhen
Your home from home
Viking’s hugely successful river cruise operation expanded into ocean cruising with a fleet of ten contemporary 930-guest ocean ships featuring attractive inclusive pricing and interesting itineraries. Two new 998-guest ships join the fleet in 2024 and 2025.
What we love
The airy contemporary style of the ships, with fresh Nordic décor, is most appealing. Add to that the huge choices in dining and other facilities, and veranda staterooms throughout, not to mention included shore excursions and an excellent spa, and you have a winner. In 2024 and 2025, Viking will add two new ships to the fleet, Viking Vela and Viking Vesta respectively, which are slightly larger, carrying 998 guests each.
| Capacity | 930 Guests |
|---|---|
| Crew | 602 International Staff |
| Style |
On Viking it is all about the destination. Back on board, expect to socialise with like-minded travellers, in an easy, spacious and understated hotel style environment. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Where to stay in Shanghai
So many fabulous hotels to choose from, but we would go for the Peninsula on the Bund.
Another side to Shanghai
Wander the Yuyuan Gardens with its serene fish ponds, pretty pagodas and enjoy a rest from the crowds at the Mid-Lake Pavilion Teahouse, reached by a zigzag causeway designed to stop evil spirits.
