ABERCROMBIE & KENT pre-cruise EXTENSION
FROM - TO
BEIJING - CHINA
HONG KONG - CHINADURATION
6 DAYS
PRICE
FROM $6,100 *
DATE
APR 18, 2027
Experience China's iconic wonders, from the imperial majesty of Beijing's Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven to the Great Wall at Badaling and the silent legions of the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Along the way, sample Peking duck, go off the beaten path in a hutong and visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Highlights
- In Beijing, visit the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square
- Walk the winding alleyways of a traditional hutong and the Badaling section of the Great Wall
- In Xi'an, see the life-sized legions of the Terracotta Warriors, take in a Tang Dynasty performance and explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
DAY
1
ARRIVE BEIJING, CHINA
BEIJING
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to Grand Hyatt Beijing, where the rest of the day is free at your leisure.
DAY
2
BEIJING – THE TEMPLE OF HEAVEN AND FORBIDDEN CITY
BEIJING
Today, step into the living legacy of Chinese emperors and dynasties. Begin with a morning of serenity at the Temple of Heaven, where ancient rituals once connected heaven and earth. After a traditional local lunch, walk the vast expanse of Tiananmen Square and lose yourself in the labyrinthine halls of the Forbidden City. As dusk falls, sample Peking duck or other regional specialties at a renowned local restaurant.
DAY
3
BEIJING – THE GREAT WALL AND SUMMER PALACE
BEIJING
Journey to the Badaling section of the Great Wall to walk along this ancient sentinel that winds like a dragon across misty mountains. After lunch, take in the quiet elegance of the Summer Palace, where pavilions and reflecting pools whisper tales of imperial leisure.
DAY
4
XI'AN – IMPERIAL SPLENDOR
XI'AN
Spend your final morning in Beijing amid the winding alleyways of a traditional hutong. After lunch, board a flight westward to Xi’an, the former terminus of the Silk Road and guardian of China’s first emperor. As night falls, a magnificent Tang Dynasty dinner and performance transports you back to an era of golden poetry, swirling silks and imperial splendor.
DAY
5
XI'AN – THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS
XI'AN
Today, Xi’an reveals the silent, life-sized legions of the Terracotta Warriors. Standing guard for over two millennia, each face is unique, each warrior poised for eternity. In the afternoon, visit the serene Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist beacon that has watched over the city since the Tang Dynasty. The evening is yours to explore Xi’an’s vibrant culinary scene at your own pace.
DAY
6
DEPART XI'AN
XI'AN
Your final morning in Xi’an offers a choice to ride or walk along the best-preserved ancient city wall in China. Then, lose yourself in the fragrant, bustling lanes of the Muslim Quarter. After lunch, catch your flight to Hong Kong, where you begin the main cruise program.
THIS ITINERARY IS AVAILABLE FOR THESE VOYAGES
* Prices are per person, double occupancy for the itinerary as published, and subject to availability. Supplements may apply during high season and holiday periods, festivals, special events and due to high demand. Internal and international air excluded.
