You will fly from Vancouver to Beijing. Upon arrival you will be met by your friendly guide and transfered to the 5-star Beijing International Hotel. A welcome dinner will follow.
The capital of The People's Republic of China covers a staggering area of some 6,870 square miles and boasts a population of over 11 million people.
On a daylong excursion to Mutianyu Great Wall you'll enjoy breathtaking scenery and cable car service. It is the only man-made structure visible from the moon - stretching across China for about 4000 miles. On the way back to the hotel there will be a photo stop at the Beijing Olympic site. A delicious Peking Duck Dinner is awaits upon your return to the hotel.
Tour the Temple of Heaven to see local people doing Taiji and morning excercises. Enjoy Hutong tour by tricycle through the ancient residential areas. Say goodbye to Beijing as you will be transferred to the pier for embarkation on your adventure aboard the Diamond Princess.
Dalian, China Wed. May 2, 2012 ~ Arrive: 9:00am | Depart: 6:00pm
People from all over China flock to Dalian on the tip of the Laiodong Peninsula, drawn by its deep-blue bay and dazzling beaches. The city boasts wide, tree-lined avenues, pleasant hotels, legendary seafood restaurants, water sports, and a mild climate year-round. But for foreign visitors Dalian's great attraction is the opportunity to experience Chinese life. Visit a local home for tea and conversation. Explore a bustling farmer's market. Or visit the cultural and scenic attractions that make Dalian a popular vacation destination with the Chinese people.
Dalian may be a major vacation destination, but the city is also an industrial center producing ships, motors, textiles and chemicals. The surrounding countryside is dotted with grain fields and apple orchards.
Enjoy everything the Diamond Princess has to offer during this day at sea. As one of only two Princess ships built in Japan, it’s not surprising this exotic gem can often be found sailing to the most intriguing destinations abroad! Great-tasting food is one of this ship’s highlights, offering their popular Italian restaurant, Sabatini’s, where freshly prepared pasta creations reign supreme. In the elegant dining rooms, you’ll find sommeliers to help you enhance your meal with paired wines. Poolside, their hand-tossed pizza is always served to you just out of the oven. And, as an added bonus, both Movies Under the Stars® and The Sanctuary®, a serene retreat exclusively for adults, have recently been added to Diamond Princess!
Busan, South Korea Fri. May 4, 2012 ~ Arrive: 8:00am | Depart: 5:00pm
The second largest city in South Korea, Busan is your gateway to a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgam of old and new. Modern high-rise towers dwarf ancient Buddhist temples. The city's bustling business district offers a stark contrast to the serene grounds of Yongdusan Park. In short, Busan is a microcosm of South Korea, a nation whose startling economic success often obscures one of Asia's most sophisticated and venerable cultures.
Busan was the scene of bitter fighting during the Korean War. The United Nations Memorial Cemetery marks the final resting place for the troops from 16 nations who gave their lives during the conflict.
Enjoy everything the Diamond Princess has to offer during this day at sea. As one of only two Princess ships built in Japan, it’s not surprising this exotic gem can often be found sailing to the most intriguing destinations abroad! Great-tasting food is one of this ship’s highlights, offering their popular Italian restaurant, Sabatini’s, where freshly prepared pasta creations reign supreme. In the elegant dining rooms, you’ll find sommeliers to help you enhance your meal with paired wines. Poolside, their hand-tossed pizza is always served to you just out of the oven. And, as an added bonus, both Movies Under the Stars® and The Sanctuary®, a serene retreat exclusively for adults, have recently been added to Diamond Princess!
Vladivostok, Russia Sun. May 6, 2012 ~ Arrive: 4:00am | Depart: 7:00pm
The capital of Primorsky Territory, Vladivostok has served as Russia's bastion in the Far East since Czarist times. Located on the hills above Golden Horn Bay, the city is the terminus for the fabled Trans-Siberian Railroad, the longest continuous rail line in the world. The homeport of Russia's Pacific Fleet, Vladivostok was closed to the outside world until 1992.
Enjoy everything the Diamond Princess has to offer during this day at sea. As one of only two Princess ships built in Japan, it’s not surprising this exotic gem can often be found sailing to the most intriguing destinations abroad! Great-tasting food is one of this ship’s highlights, offering their popular Italian restaurant, Sabatini’s, where freshly prepared pasta creations reign supreme. In the elegant dining rooms, you’ll find sommeliers to help you enhance your meal with paired wines. Poolside, their hand-tossed pizza is always served to you just out of the oven. And, as an added bonus, both Movies Under the Stars® and The Sanctuary®, a serene retreat exclusively for adults, have recently been added to Diamond Princess!
Sapporo (Muroran/Hokkaido), Japan Tue. May 8, 2012 ~ Arrive: 6:00am | Depart: 5:00pm
Travelers familiar with Honshu and Kyushu will find the island of Hokkaido a welcome contrast. Relatively unspoiled, Hokkaido offers dramatic landscapes ranging from dense forests and hot springs to active volcanoes and serene lakes nestled in calderas. To travelers familiar with the thronged streets of Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo, Hokkaido presents a soothing change of pace.
Sapporo was a reflection of the "new" Japan of the Meiji Restoration. The city received international attention when it hosted the 1972 Winter Games.
Enjoy everything the Diamond Princess has to offer during these days at sea. As one of only two Princess ships built in Japan, it’s not surprising this exotic gem can often be found sailing to the most intriguing destinations abroad! Great-tasting food is one of this ship’s highlights, offering their popular Italian restaurant, Sabatini’s, where freshly prepared pasta creations reign supreme. In the elegant dining rooms, you’ll find sommeliers to help you enhance your meal with paired wines. Poolside, their hand-tossed pizza is always served to you just out of the oven. And, as an added bonus, both Movies Under the Stars® and The Sanctuary®, a serene retreat exclusively for adults, have recently been added to Diamond Princess!
Cross International Dateline Thu. May 10, 2012 ~ Arrive: 6:00am | Depart: 5:00pm
Literally the "Northern Capital," Beijing has been the seat of power in China since the days of Kublai Khan. At the heart of this immense, fascinating metropolis is the Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of palaces, pavilions and courtyards where the Emperor ruled from his Dragon Throne. Even the most seasoned travelers will experience a sense of awe as they approach the Forbidden City's 25-feet high walls and enter through the magnificent Meridian Gate, a symbol of the sun at its zenith - and of imperial power and splendor.
The capital of The People's Republic of China covers a staggering area of some 6,870 square miles and boasts a population of over 11 million people.
Enjoy everything the Diamond Princess has to offer during this day at sea. As one of only two Princess ships built in Japan, it’s not surprising this exotic gem can often be found sailing to the most intriguing destinations abroad! Great-tasting food is one of this ship’s highlights, offering their popular Italian restaurant, Sabatini’s, where freshly prepared pasta creations reign supreme. In the elegant dining rooms, you’ll find sommeliers to help you enhance your meal with paired wines. Poolside, their hand-tossed pizza is always served to you just out of the oven. And, as an added bonus, both Movies Under the Stars® and The Sanctuary®, a serene retreat exclusively for adults, have recently been added to Diamond Princess!
While sailing from Kodiak to Yakutat in 1791, Russian fur trader Alexander Baranov found shelter here from a storm. Because it was Easter, he named the haven Resurrection Bay.
Throughout the 1790s, Baranov used Resurrection Bay as Alaska's first shipyard, building small, sturdy boats to hunt sea otters. In 1903, railroad surveyors formally established Seward as a sea terminal and supply center for the Alaska Railroad, mainly because of its deep, ice-free harbor.
The town also became a center for gold miners, trappers, loggers and fishermen. Between 1910 and 1911, miners blazed a 1,000-mile dog sled trail from Seward to Nome that became known as the Iditarod Trail. The community remained a quiet fishing port for the next several decades. All that ended in 1964 when an earthquake rocked the town. Miraculously, no one was killed, but it took several decades to completely rebuild the downtown area.
Seward tours are only available to guests travelling on the Diamond Princess from Beijing to Whittier (voyage M110 sailing May 6, 2011).
Literally the "Northern Capital," Beijing has been the seat of power in China since the days of Kublai Khan. At the heart of this immense, fascinating metropolis is the Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of palaces, pavilions and courtyards where the Emperor ruled from his Dragon Throne. Even the most seasoned travelers will experience a sense of awe as they approach the Forbidden City's 25-feet high walls and enter through the magnificent Meridian Gate, a symbol of the sun at its zenith - and of imperial power and splendor.
The capital of The People's Republic of China covers a staggering area of some 6,870 square miles and boasts a population of over 11 million people.
In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans."
From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world. By the end of World War II, more than $150 million in gold had been mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Joe Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska and the business of gold was replaced by the business of government.
Some 30,000 people live in Juneau. Its total area makes it one of the biggest towns, in size, in the world. Only Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska, exceed Juneau's 3,248 square miles.
Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.
Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. Located on an island, Ketchikan began life as an Indian fishing camp. The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit phrase that means "eagle with spread-out wings," a reference to a waterfall near town.
In the early 1900s, when gold was Alaska's claim to fame, fishing and timber industries were established in Ketchikan. The growth of these industries helped make this Inside Passage port Alaska's fourth-largest city.
Visitors to Ketchikan will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world's oldest collection of totem poles at Totem Heritage Center. The Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian are all a part of the city's colorful history. Ketchikan, with its abundance of salmon, is also a sportfishing paradise. Sightseers will be impressed with both the scenic town and its surroundings, especially Misty Fjords National Monument.
Enjoy everything the Diamond Princess has to offer during this day at sea. As one of only two Princess ships built in Japan, it’s not surprising this exotic gem can often be found sailing to the most intriguing destinations abroad! Great-tasting food is one of this ship’s highlights, offering their popular Italian restaurant, Sabatini’s, where freshly prepared pasta creations reign supreme. In the elegant dining rooms, you’ll find sommeliers to help you enhance your meal with paired wines. Poolside, their hand-tossed pizza is always served to you just out of the oven. And, as an added bonus, both Movies Under the Stars® and The Sanctuary®, a serene retreat exclusively for adults, have recently been added to Diamond Princess!
Vancouver, British Columbia Sat. May 19, 2012 ~ Arrive: 7:30am
All good things must come to an end. We hope you enjoyed your voyage. It will be time to say goodbye for now but we look forward to welcoming you back on your next cruise.
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