Exotic itineraries in China

From golden dragons and ornate pagodas to bustling, ancient cities with futuristic visions, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise and Tour Collection is offering travellers the chance to explore over 30 centuries of Chinese culture at increased savings.

For 2009, Uniworld will offer a collection of nine voyages, ranging from 10 to 20 days. Uniworld’s itineraries will showcase some of China's most enchanting sights. Highlights include the Great Wall, Xi’an’s Terra Cotta Warriors, Beijing’s Forbidden City, Suzhou’s heavenly gardens, Guilin’s spectacular mountains, Tibet’s Potola Palace, the breathtaking, ethereal Yangtze River’s Three Gorges.

Select tours will include the Beijing Opera, Shanghai acrobats, Xian’s Tang Dynasty dinner and show, and visits to see the giant pandas. And new for 2009, Uniworld offers “Treasures of China and the Yangtze,” a 16-day adventure taking travelers from the vibrant city of Shanghai to the Olympic showcase city of Beijing.

“For those who watched the Summer Olympics in Beijing, now is the perfect time to plan a river cruise and tour to China. Our guests can enjoy the very best of China without all the crowds,” said Guy Young, president of Uniworld. “Our itineraries allow guests to visit world-class sites while staying at deluxe, centrally located hotels and on beautiful, premiere Victoria Cruises ships, Uniworld’s partner in China.”

Guests will also enjoy additional savings above and beyond Uniworld’s regular cruise and tour values. Couples who book a 2009 Uniworld cruise and tour to China and pay for their trip in full on or before November 30, 2008, can save up to $400 ($200 per person), and those who place a deposit on their cruise on or before December 31, 2008, can save up to $200 per couple ($100 per person).

For more information or to book a 2009 Uniworld cruise, log on to Uniworld.com.