More than 7,000 years of continuous civilization await your discovery when traveling through the heart of China on the Yangtze river. This mighty waterway has shaped the course of Chinese history and culture, and its impact still resonates far beyond its banks in cities like Shanghai, Xian and Beijing, also featured on your journey. The river itself is more than a natural wonderland, it is a conduit of culture that comes alive during an included excursion in every port. Here are some of the highlights on a Yangtze river cruise with Viking:

• Monumental Beijing, including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
• Walking the Great Wall of China
• The Terra Cotta Warriors of Xian
• World War II intrigue at Chongqing’s General “Vinegar Joe” Stilwell Museum
• The Precious Stone Fortress of Shibaozhai
• The antique watchtowers of Jingzhou
• Cruising the Qutang, Wu and Xiling Gorges
• The engineering marvels of the Three Gorges Dam
• Shanghai’s futuristic skyline
• Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden