Travel to the sophisticated city of Hong Kong, in a league of its own. The Economist magazine lists Hong Kong as one of the leading cities in the world for best values in luxury goods. Have lunch in Stanley, a district with a fascinating history; take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak for a magnificent view of the city and harbor. Travel to China, a country long closed to westerners.

Fly to Guilin, and cruise on the peaceful Li Jiang River, where stunning limestone spires stand guard like sentinels at the river banks. Journey on to Shanghai, often referred to as the "Queen"; its past has been very colorful, but its future promises to be even greater.

Cruise on the Yangtze River and see the majesty of the Three Gorges before they are submerged by the world’s largest dam, due to be completed in 2009. Travel to Bingmayong and stand before the 6,000 terracotta warriors at the grand tomb, Qin Shihuang Ling. In Beijing visit the "Forbidden City" and Tian’anmen Square. Walk along the Great Wall.

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	Each departure limited to 20 guests
	Luxury hotel and deluxe cabin on M/S East Queen
	Three a la carte meals a day (table d'hote on ship)
	Beverages of your choice with meals except on cruise
	Professionally escorted
	All sightseeing (including entrance fees) as indicated in the itinerary
	Arrival and departure transfer by private car
	Gratuities included (except to ship's crew)
	Porterage of 2 suitcases per guest
	Airport departure taxes