We have sailed with Viking before and were very happy with our previous trip. The Viking experience exceeded every expectation. I cannot say enough about the staff on board--professional, helpful, friendly, talented. We enjoyed every minute of our trip. Our cruise was in the middle of a cruise/tour, starting in Shanghai and ending in Beijing. We saw beautiful parts of the country; experienced once in a lifetime sites and made lasting friends. It was a very rich cultural experience and we were able to get to see and do things that would not have been available had we not been with Viking. Our tour guide was fantastic--very knowledgeable. The hotels were first rate and the ship was lovely. Food was exceptional, both on land and on the cruise ship. Viking is a well respected brand for a reason--they simply do not disappoint. Their level of care is the best we have experienced and we have cruised often with other cruise lines. Every detail is looked after and we didn't have to worry about a thing.