Shanghái

Travel from Shanghai to Beijing and Xi’an to explore the spectacular icons in two of China’s greatest cities, including the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square before returning to the ship in Hong Kong.

Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour. This program involves a lot of walking and some steps throughout and as such is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions.

Please see further below for important Visa information.

Day 1 - 18 de noviembre de 2025

In the late afternoon, depart the ship in Shanghai, meet your National guide and transfer to the airport for a flight to Beijing. Dinner is included on the flight. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check in. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure.

Day 2 - 19 de noviembre de 2025

After breakfast at the hotel, pay a visit to the impressive Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world and site of many important events in Chinese history. Also visit the Forbidden City, home to the emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties and a 250-acre complex of pavilions, halls, courtyards and gates showcasing some of the most important treasures of China’s imperial past.

Next, take a scenic ride to the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a traditional Chinese-style lunch at a local restaurant en-route. You will have a chance to explore the amazing Great Wall, actually a series of walls first constructed over 2000 years ago in an attempt to ward off northern nomads. Walk on the wall and enjoy the surrounding views before heading back to your hotel.

AVISO: you will need to climb a series of steps to access the Great Wall.

Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Dinner will be on your own

Day 3 - 20 de noviembre de 2025

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Xi’an. Llegada y pintoresco paseo hasta el famoso museo de los guerreros de terracota. Desenterrados por primera vez en 1974, los 7.000 guerreros de terracota de tamaño real se conocen como "la octava maravilla del mundo".

Los guerreros están agrupados por rango para la batalla, algunos en carros de guerra tirados por caballos y otros en grupos de infantería armados con lanzas, espadas y ballestas. Cada figura fue creada en forma individual, con características únicas.

As a highlight, one of the Museum's archaeologists or researchers will accompany you throughout the visit, giving you in-depth introductions, and answering your questions about the Warriors.

After this enriching afternoon tour, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. La cena correrá por su cuenta.

Day 4 – 21 de noviembre de 2025

After an early morning check-out, transfer to the Xi’an Airport for a flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival you will be met in the arrivals hall by our local ground team in Hong Kong and transferred to the port where you will rejoin the ship. Aviso: the flight will be unaccompanied.

Programa terrestre paso a paso:

Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

Día 1

3:45pm Disembark the ship in Shanghai and meet your guide

4:00pm Depart from the pier for the airport

5:00pm Arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

6:30pm Flight Shanghai to Beijing (Details TBA and subject to change), dinner served on flight

9:00pm Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel for check-in

10:45pm Check in at hotel

Overnight at the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel or similar hotel

Día 2

Desayuno en el hotel

7:30am Depart for Tian’anmen Square

8:30am Visit Tian’anmen Square

9:00am Depart for the Forbidden City

9:30am Visit the Forbidden City

11:30am Drive to the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass

12:45pm Chinese style lunch at a local restaurant en route

3:00pm Visit the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass

5:00pm Depart the Great Wall

6:45pm Arrival at your hotel, evening at leisure

Cena por su cuenta

Overnight at the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel or similar hotel

Día 3

AM Buffet breakfast at the hotel

8:30am Depart hotel for the airport

9:30am Arrive at the airport

11:05am Flight Beijing to Xi’an (Details TBA and subject to change), lunch served on flight

3:00pm Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum

6:15pm Check in at your hotel, evening at leisure

Cena por su cuenta

Overnight at the Wyndham Grand Xian South Hotel or similar hotel

Día 4

6:30am Depart from hotel for airport, breakfast box provided by hotel

7:30am Arrival at the airport

10:05am Flight Xi’an to Hong Kong (Details TBA and subject to change)

1:40pm Arrive in Hong Kong, collect luggage, you are met and transferred to the ship

3:00pm Approximate arrival at the pier, reboard the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo:

In late November, it will be winter in both Beijing and Xi’an. The weather will be typically dry and windy with temperatures ranging from 50° Fahrenheit (10° Celsius) to 32° Fahrenheit (0° Celsius) in Beijing and 54° Fahrenheit (12° Celsius) to 35° Fahrenheit (2° Celsius) in Xi’an.

Qué debe traer:

Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, wind-proof jacket and warm clothing. La vestimenta para este programa es informal.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Note about restrooms:

Restrooms in China vary from having toilets to holes in the floor and their cleanliness standards are not always up to par with those of the western world. You will encounter both types of restroom facilities on your travels in China. It is advisable to have hand sanitizer and extra tissues /toilet paper at all times just in case they are needed.

Moneda Local:

El yuan chino (CNY) es la moneda oficial de China. Puede utilizar dólares estadounidenses, euros o libras inglesas en hoteles, tiendas para turistas, para comprarles a los vendedores en distintos lugares turísticos, para pagar excursiones adicionales y para dar propinas a los porteros de los hoteles, guías, choferes o a quien desee. No puede utilizar dólares estadounidenses ni otras monedas extranjeras en las tiendas, restaurantes locales ni tratar de comprar artículos a vendedores callejeros.

Electricidad:

En general, el voltaje en China es de 220V, 50HZ, CA. Es necesario el uso de un transformador. La mayoría de los hoteles en China cuentan con tomacorrientes de 110V y 220V en los baños, si bien en las habitaciones solo hay disponibles tomacorrientes de 220V. We recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage allowance for flights:

Guests are permitted to bring free of charge one carry-on bag and one piece of check-in luggage although for this short program we recommend guests bring a carry on only, keeping in mind restrictions for liquids and gels and other items not suitable for carry on luggage. Carry-on Luggage should not exceed 55x40x20cm (22x16x8 in) in size and 5 kg (11 lbs) in weight; Check-in luggage should not exceed 100x60x40cm (39x24x16 in) in size and 20kg (44lbs) in weight. Estas dimensiones incluyen ruedas, manijas y bolsillos laterales.

This program takes place between Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an and Hong Kong. A Chinese Visa is required for this program and must be purchased in advance. A valid passport with at minimum two blank pages for stamps is required as well.

Please consult your local Chinese embassy for further details on requirements and procedures for obtaining a Chinese Visa as rules differ depending on your nationality.

Aviso: Guests on multiple day land programs are NOT covered by the new (as of spring 2024) Visa Free entry rule for guests arriving by cruise ship.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents. Guests are responsible to make sure that there are enough pages in their passports for any visas that are required – Minimum two pages for each visa.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

Alojamiento:

Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel

36 Bei San Huan Dong Lu, Beijing 100013, China

Teléfono: +86 10 5798 8888

Wyndham Grand Xian South Hotel

208 Ci’en East Road, Qujiang New District, Xi’an, Shannxi, China

Teléfono: 86-29-6821 9999

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares, y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.

Program Includes :

•Two nights at the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel in Beijing or similar (deluxe room)

•One night at the Wyndham Grand Xi’an South Hotel in Xi’an, or similar (standard double room)

•2 breakfasts and a breakfast box, 1 lunch served at local restaurant (lunch includes a choice of one soft drinks, local beer or local mineral water), 1 lunch and 1 dinner served on flight

•All transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees as per program

•Expert to accompany at Terra-cotta Museum

•QuiteVox Audio System for group of over 24 guests

•Economy class flights between Shanghai --Beijing - Xian–Hong Kong, direct flights not guaranteed

•Local National guide throughout the program until departure from Xi’an

El programa no incluye:

•Any meals and drinks not specified above

•Gratuities to drivers and tour guides

•Hotel incidentals including laundry, room service and mini bar

•Excess or overweight luggage above what is included

•Chinese Visa

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda.

Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.

On this quick trip, explore one of the most significant archaeological finds in the world – the Terracotta Warriors. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a must see for anyone visiting China.

Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

Please see below for important details on Chinese Visa requirements.

Day 1 - 3 de mayo de 2025

Following breakfast on board Mariner, disembark in Shanghai and transfer to the airport for a flight to Xian.

Upon arrival in Xi’an, proceed to your hotel for check-in. This evening, the group will enjoy a magical journey through the ancient and prosperous Tang Dynasty. Dinner is included with the show.

Day 2 - 4 de mayo de 2025

Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the picturesque drive to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, a repository for thousands of clay soldiers that were buried with China’s first emperor to accompany him in his eternal rest.

You will be welcomed by one of the Museum’s Archaeologists or researchers will accompany you throughout the visit, giving you in-depth details, and answering your questions about the Warriors.

Considered one of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures, the 7,000 life-size terracotta warriors and horses were buried for centuries until excavated in 1974.

Los guerreros están agrupados por rango para la batalla, algunos en carros de guerra tirados por caballos y otros en grupos de infantería armados con lanzas, espadas y ballestas. Cada figura fue creada en forma individual, con características únicas.

After your visit, return to the Xian Airport for a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival you will be transferred back to the pier to rejoin the ship.

Programa terrestre paso a paso:

Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

Día 1

10:30am Disembark in Shanghai and meet your guide

11:00am Depart for the airport

12:00pm Arrive and check-in

1:20pm Flight from Shanghai to Xi’an (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

3:55pm Arrive in Xi’an

5:30pm Check in at your hotel

6:20pm Depart l for dinner and Tang Dynasty Show

9:30pm Return to your hotel

Overnight at the Wyndham Grand Xian South Hotel or similar hotel

DAY

AM Breakfast at your hotel

7:45am Depart for the Terra-Cotta Warriors’ Museum

9:00am Visit to the Terra-Cotta Warriors’ Museum

12:00pm Lunch at local restaurant

1:00pm Transfer to the airport

2:30pm Arrival and check-in

4:00pm Flight from Xi’an to Shanghai (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

6:20pm Arrive in Shanghai

Transfer to the port of Shanghai, re-embark the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo: There can be significant temperature fluctuations in one day in May. It can be chilly in the morning and night, and warm during the day. Temperatures range from 55° Fahrenheit (13° Celsius) to

75° Fahrenheit (24° Celsius)

Qué debe traer:

Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, warm sweater or jacket for cooler temperatures, camera, chargers, umbrella in case of rain

Note about restrooms:

Restrooms in China vary from having toilets to holes in the floor and their cleanliness standards are not always up to par with those of the western world. You will encounter both types of restroom facilities on your travels in China. It is advisable to have hand sanitizer and extra tissues /toilet paper at all times just in case they are needed.

Moneda Local:

El yuan chino (CNY) es la moneda oficial de China. You can use US dollars, Euros, English pounds in hotels, in friendship stores, to buy things from vendors in the scenic spots, to pay for any optional tours and to tip porters of the hotels, tour guides and drivers or whomever you want to tip. No puede utilizar dólares estadounidenses ni otras monedas extranjeras en las tiendas, restaurantes locales ni tratar de comprar artículos a vendedores callejeros.

Electricidad:

En general, el voltaje en China es de 220V, 50HZ, CA. Es necesario el uso de un transformador. La mayoría de los hoteles en China cuentan con tomacorrientes de 110V y 220V en los baños, si bien en las habitaciones solo hay disponibles tomacorrientes de 220V. We recommend you bring a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Each guest can bring free of charge one carry-on piece of luggage and one checked piece of luggage.

Carry-on should not exceed 55x40x20cm (22x16x8 in) in size and 5 kg (11 lbs) in weight

Checked-in luggage should not exceed 100x60x40cm (39x24x16 in) in size and 20kg (44lbs) in weight.

Estas dimensiones incluyen ruedas, manijas y bolsillos laterales. Any excess or overweight luggage fees will be payable by guests at the airport when checking in for the flights.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

A Chinese Visa is required for this overland program as well as a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after travel date. Please consult your local Chinese embassy for further details on requirements and procedures for obtaining a Chinese Visa as rules differ depending on your nationality.

Aviso: Guests on multiple day land programs are NOT covered by the new (as of spring 2024) Visa Free entry rule for guests arriving by cruise ship.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change at any time by the Chinese government.

Dirección del Hotel:

Xian

Wyndham Grand Xian South Hotel

208 Ci’en East Road, Qujiang New District, Xi'an, Shannxi, China

Teléfono: 86-29-6821 9999

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. If a similar hotel is required if will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en el hotel que figura en este programa.

El programa incluye:

•1 night at the Wyndham Grand Xian South Hotel in Xian with breakfast – Deluxe Room, or similar

•Economy class flights per the itinerary - Shanghai– Xian - Shanghai

•1 lunch which includes a choice of one soft drink, local beer or local mineral water

•1 dinner with Tang Dynasty Show (beverages and alcohol not included)

•All transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees as per program

•National guide to accompany the group

•Museum Archaeologist or researcher at the Warriors Museum

El programa no incluye:

•Any meals and drinks not specified above

•Gratuities to drivers and tour guides

•Hotel incidentals and other personal items

•Chinese Visa

•Excess or overweight luggage

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.