From the first day to the last day, this trip was outstanding! Our guide, Bob, was most congenial, shared his background (most interesting), shared his in depth knowledge of his country and cared for us as a Mother Hen cares for her chicks. The 5 Star hotels were a real pleasure to experience, from the Lobby Ambassadors, to the rooms, to the flower arrangements, to the food!

Viking assumed responsibility for all things while on this trip; Baggage, boarding passes, tickets to excursions, you name it and they handled it.

While the Viking Emerald was a bit "tired" looking, the staff, food and activities more than made up for it. Dining aboard was a pleasure complimented by staff that not only remembered your name, but what your most favorite drink was. Our cabin was clean, comfortable and fresh smelling. The entertainment aboard was centered around the culture of China which we found enjoyable and entertaining. The shore excursions provided us an opportunity to experience multiple UNESCO sites and most of the best known attractions of China while adding to our knowledge of a culture that is thousands of years old. Read more