| Day 1 |
Land Tour: Hanoi, Vietnam
Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of a vibrant Vietnam. Enjoy the day at leisure and settle in for an overnight Special Stay at your iconic hotel. Tonight, meet your Scenic tour director at your welcome briefing and dinner.
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| Day 2 |
Land Tour: Hanoi, Vietnam |
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| Day 2 |
Land Tour: Ha Long, Vietnam
Journey to Halong Bay and board the elegant Au Co for an awe-inspiring and genuine two-night cruise through the picturesque waters of this spectacular World Heritage-listed icon.
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| Day 3 |
Land Tour: Ha Long, Vietnam
Begin the day with a Tai Chi lesson. Cruising deeper into the national park, try some kayaking, explore a cave, and discover Cát Bà Island. Exclusive to Scenic guests, savour some wine tasting onboard against the backdrop of the karst islands at sunset.
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| Day 4 |
Land Tour: Ha Long, Vietnam |
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| Day 4 |
Land Tour: Hanoi, Vietnam
Relax during your morning cruising before returning to Hanoi for another Special Stay and a historic bunker tour at the hotel. Tonight, enjoy a Vespa foodie tour of Hanoi's old quarter by night or La Terrasse at the Sofitel. Alternatively, sample Ly Club.
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| Day 5 |
Land Tour: Hanoi, Vietnam
Visit the History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison, or partake in an authentic cooking class. Alternatively, visit Ho Chi Minh Quarter and Mausoleum, including a visit to the Temple of Literature. Later, on your cyclo ride, discover the maze of back streets throughout the Old Quarter. After attending Hanoi's famous water puppets show, learn the secrets behind this illusionary piece of theatre thanks to your special backstage pass.
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| Day 6 |
Land Tour: Hanoi, Vietnam |
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| Day 6 |
Land Tour: Air travel |
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| Day 6 |
Land Tour: Siem Reap, Cambodia
After a morning at leisure, fly to Siem Reap for your three-night Special Stay.
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| Day 7 |
Land Tour: Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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| Day 7 |
Land Tour: Banteay Srey, Cambodia |
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| Day 7 |
Land Tour: Cambodia Landmine Museum, Cambodia |
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| Day 7 |
Land Tour: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Discover Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum or admire the skills on display at Artisans Angkor. Alternatively, cruise on Tonle Sap (seasonal), take a tuk-tuk ride to all the markets or take a tethered balloon ride above Angkor Wat (weather dependent) before visiting a Puok Silk Farm and Preah Khan Temple. Later, visit the colossal Angkor Wat. Take your premium reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare.
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| Day 8 |
Land Tour: Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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| Day 8 |
Land Tour: Angkor Wat, Cambodia |
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| Day 8 |
Land Tour: Ta Prohm, Cambodia |
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| Day 8 |
Land Tour: Angkor Thom, Cambodia |
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| Day 8 |
Land Tour: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Marvel at sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat before moving to a special location for a champagne breakfast with food prepared by an NGO-supported local bakery school. Visit the atmospheric jungle-covered Ta Prohm Temple, before stopping at Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Be wowed by a Scenic exclusive magical gala dinner at an Angkor temple, with included drinks and a show featuring Apsara dancers in front of candlelit temple ruins.
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| Day 9 |
Land Tour: Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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| Day 9 |
Land Tour: Kâmpóng Cham, Cambodia
Discover Cambodia's rural countryside on your drive to Kampong Cham where Scenic Spirit awaits.
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| Day 10 |
Land Tour: Wat Hanchey, Cambodia |
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| Day 10 |
Land Tour: Kâmpóng Cham, Cambodia |
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| Day 10 |
Land Tour: Phnom Pros, Cambodia |
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| Day 10 |
Land Tour: Wat Nokor, Cambodia |
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| Day 10 |
Land Tour: Kâmpóng Cham, Cambodia
Walk (or drive) to the top of Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery to meet the resident novice monks. Sail to Kampong Cham. Freechoice: Learn about the history of the area with a visit to Phnom Pros (Man Hill) and then Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore the ecotourism village of Cheung Kok or spend your time visiting a rubber plantation factory and betel nut village.
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| Day 11 |
Land Tour: Ângkôr Ban, Cambodia |
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| Day 11 |
Land Tour: Koh Dach Island, Cambodia |
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| Day 11 |
Land Tour: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
On arrival in Angkor Ban, explore its historical wooden houses, which survived the Khmer Rouge, and visit the local pagoda to observe the lifestyle of resident monks. Receive a blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda before partaking in a ceremony, which contributes to the daily meal of the resident nuns and monks. Later sail downstream to Koh Dach, an island dedicated to the art of silk weaving before continuing your cruise to Phnom Penh. Enjoy a cocktail reception on the sundeck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh's lights as the ship sails towards the capital at sunset. Upon arrival, revel in our exclusive Phnom Penh by City Lights tour, giving an insight into the capital's nightlife.
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| Day 12 |
Land Tour: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, or join a hands-on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore by tuk-tuk Phnom Penh's colonial buildings and Central Market. Immerse yourself in the historically celebrated luxury of the Raffles Hotel Le Royal. Enjoy a guided history tour followed by a high tea prepared in front of you, all while sipping on the hotel's signature cocktail. Choose to retire to the Elephant Bar for happy hour before returning to the ship.
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| Day 13 |
Land Tour: Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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| Day 13 |
Land Tour: Tân Châu, Vietnam
Marvel at the Royal Palace, with the famous Silver Pagoda within, on your included visit to this must-see attraction. The afternoon is at your leisure to take advantage of the facilities of the most luxurious ship on the Mekong as you set sail for the border. Celebrate arriving in Vietnam with your themed evening dinner.
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| Day 14 |
Land Tour: Tân Châu, Vietnam |
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| Day 14 |
Land Tour: Vĩnh Hòa, Vietnam |
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| Day 14 |
Land Tour: Tân Châu, Vietnam
Freechoice: Visit the farmers on Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a xe loi or cruise by speedboat to Châu Đốc and walk through the market, visit a family-operated fish farm, and cruise around Châu Đốc waterfront. Alternatively, visit Trà Sư Bird Sanctuary. Whilst sailing to Sa Đéc take the time to sip a cocktail by the pool or enjoy your private balcony.
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| Day 15 |
Land Tour: Sa Đéc, Vietnam |
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| Day 15 |
Land Tour: Cái Bè, Vietnam
Visit the historic town of Sa Đéc and explore its lively market. Stop for tea at the home of Mr. Huỳnh Thủy Lê who inspired Marguerite Duras to write novel L'Amant. Freechoice: Visit Cái Bè before stopping at local cottage industries and a traditional house in the area. Alternatively, savour afternoon tea at a French colonial house or choose to stay onboard and learn to make cocktails.
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| Day 16 |
Land Tour: Mỹ Tho, Vietnam
Cruise ends
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| Day 16 |
Land Tour: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Drive to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy an orientation tour around your hotel for the next two nights. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a Vespa foodie tour of Saigon by night, enjoy a meal in the surroundings of an old French colonial house or a restaurant specialising in street food. Alternatively, dine at your hotel's restaurants — Yu Chu, Basilico, or Market 39.
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| Day 17 |
Land Tour: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
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| Day 17 |
Land Tour: Củ Chi Tunnels, Vietnam |
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| Day 17 |
Land Tour: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the underground labyrinth of war-time passageways. Visit the Reunification Palace and War Museum before attending tonight's farewell dinner.
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| Day 18 |
Land Tour: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
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| Day 18 |
Land Tour: Air travel |
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| Day 18 |
Land Tour: Hong Kong, China |
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| Day 18 |
Land Tour: Air travel |
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| Day 18 |
Land Tour: Beijing, China
Fly to Beijing, China, via Hong Kong for your next adventure. Settle into the luxurious hotel in Beijing, within walking distance of the Silk Markets, for a three-night Special Stay. Your wonderful journey starts with a welcome feast of Peking Duck.
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| Day 19 |
Land Tour: Beijing, China |
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| Day 19 |
Land Tour: The Great Wall, China |
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| Day 19 |
Land Tour: Beijing, China
Visit China's most iconic attraction, the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Freechoice: Look forward to an unforgettable evening at either the famed Peking Opera or the spectacular Kung Fu Show.
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| Day 20 |
Land Tour: Beijing, China
Wander through Tiananmen Square and enter the Forbidden City. Later, enjoy lunch with a local family in a traditional home before a rickshaw ride through the ancient alleyways. Choose between contemporary Asian dining or modern Western epicurean cuisine.
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| Day 21 |
Land Tour: Beijing, China |
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| Day 21 |
Land Tour: Air travel |
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| Day 21 |
Land Tour: Yichang, China
Explore the beauty of the Summer Palace and cruise Kunming Lake before flying to Yichang to join your cruise ship, the Yangzi Explorer. Enjoy dinner onboard with included wine and beer.
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| Day 22 |
Land Tour: Three Gorges Dam, China
Visit the Three Gorges Dam project site. Later, sail through Xiling Gorge while sampling afternoon tea delights. Tonight enjoy the captain's reception.
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| Day 23 |
Land Tour: Shennong Stream, China |
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| Day 23 |
Land Tour: Wu Gorge, China |
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| Day 23 |
Land Tour: Qutang Gorge, China
Explore the dramatic gorges of Shennong Stream by longboat (sampan). Later, traverse Wu Gorge, known for its sheer rock walls, and Qutang Gorge, the most dramatic of the three gorges.
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| Day 24 |
Land Tour: Fuling, China |
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| Day 24 |
Land Tour: 816 Underground Project, China |
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| Day 24 |
Land Tour: Fuling, China
Take an excursion to Fuling and 816 Underground Project. Tonight, enjoy the Taste of China gala dinner and dress in your finest Chinese outfit.
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| Day 25 |
Land Tour: Chongqing, China
Cruise ends
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| Day 25 |
Land Tour: Air travel |
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| Day 25 |
Land Tour: Xi'an, China
Disembark and visit Chongqing Zoo where you'll get to see the rare and treasured giant panda before flying to Xi'an. Later, check into your hotel for a three-night stay.
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| Day 26 |
Land Tour: Xi'an, China |
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| Day 26 |
Land Tour: Terracotta Army, China |
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| Day 26 |
Land Tour: Xi'an, China
Gaze at Emperor Qin Shi Huang's amazing Terracotta Warriors in the company of a museum curator, an amazing opportunity to learn first-hand about the restoration process. Enjoy a stroll around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Thanksgiving Temple. Be treated to a special private after-hours viewing of ancient artefacts at a local museum. Enjoy a refreshing drink and learn about the history of Shaanxi Province from the museum's curator. Continue your refreshments overlooking the Big Wild Goose Pagoda at sunset.
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| Day 27 |
Land Tour: Xi'an, China |
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| Day 27 |
Land Tour: Huyi District, China |
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| Day 27 |
Land Tour: Xi'an, China
Visit a local painter's home in nearby Huxian County, famous for its rural peasant paintings, and learn about his art before you enjoy lunch with his family. Back in Xi'an, explore the ancient city wall on foot, by pushbike, or electric buggy. Tonight enjoy the wonderful Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with dinner.
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| Day 28 |
Land Tour: Xi'an, China |
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| Day 28 |
Land Tour: Air travel |
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| Day 28 |
Land Tour: Shanghai, China
This morning, explore the Muslim Quarter, an integral part of daily life in Xi'an at the eastern end of the Silk Road. Later fly to Shanghai and experience the speed of the Maglev train from the airport before transferring to your luxurious hotel for a three-night Special Stay.
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| Day 29 |
Land Tour: Shanghai, China
Discover Shanghai's stark historical contrasts. Stroll along the famous Bund before comparing its heritage buildings to Yu Garden. Across the Huangpu River, explore the Pudong area and discover modern China. Admire the view from Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in Pudong. Tonight, enjoy the agility and skill of the renowned Shanghai Acrobats.
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| Day 30 |
Land Tour: Shanghai, China
Freechoice: Wander through the Shanghai Museum and People's Square before exploring the French Concession district and Xintiandi entertainment area. Alternatively, visit Zhujiajiao, a town with a rich canal life and a wealth of traditional buildings and bridges. Later, spend your free time exploring Nanjing Road's shopping opportunities before enjoying your farewell dinner.
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| Day 31 |
Land Tour: Shanghai, China
It's time to bid farewell and transfer to Shanghai Airport.
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