Beijing to Singapore

An Expedition Across Asia: By Land and Sea

Our Cruise & Tour journeys combine the elegance of the Celebrity Solstice cruise with the exciting exploration of a Wendy Wu Tours land itinerary. Travel from Beijing’s rich history through China to Hong Kong on the WWT adventure, then embark on a cruise along Southeast Asia’s coast, stopping at key destinations before reaching the marvellous modern metropolis of Singapore.

Inclusions:

• Included Meals:
  • Breakfasts: 25
  • Lunches: 23
  • Dinners: 23

• Flights:
  • International flights and current taxes

• Visa:
  • Visa fees included for UK passport holders

• Cruise:
  • Celebrity Ocean Cruise

• Group Tour:
  • Max Group Size: 28

• Physical Rating:
  • Level 1 – Walking, some steps, and time on your feet

Tour Experiences:

• Dine on Shui Jiao Dumplings:
  Enjoy delicious Shui Jiao dumplings, a Xian specialty, followed by a spectacular Tang Dynasty show featuring traditional music, dance, and performance.
• Beijing Acrobatics:
  Experience the breathtaking athleticism of Beijing’s acrobats in a show featuring contortionism, juggling, plate spinning, and more.
• Delight in Dim Sum:
  Discover the tradition of dim sum in Hong Kong with a demonstration of how these bite-sized delights are handcrafted, followed by a delicious lunch.

About Celebrity Solstice:

• Launched: 2008
• Occupancy: 3,148
• Tonnage: 122,000
• Length: 1,041 ft
• Total Crew: 1,284

Celebrity Solstice® is known for its unique features, including the first Lawn Club at sea, the first Hot Glass Show, and the first staterooms redesigned by a team of women, the “Leading Ladies.”

Tour Itinerary:

Days 1-2:

Arrive in Beijing

Fly overnight to Beijing, China’s historical capital. On arrival, you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to soak up the local culture.

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 3:

Explore Beijing

Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and find harmony at the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, enjoy a local delicacy, Peking Duck.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:

The Great Wall

Travel to the Great Wall of China and explore its history. Visit a jade factory, the Sacred Way, and the Ming Tombs. End the day with an acrobatic show.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5:

Travel to Pingyao

Board a bullet train to Pingyao. Explore China’s best-preserved ancient city walls and visit the Yamen and Rishengchang Financial House Museum.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6:

Travel to Xian

Morning at leisure with an optional noodle-making demonstration before traveling to Xian by bullet train.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7:

Explore Xian

See the Terracotta Warriors, stroll Xian’s 14th-century city walls, and enjoy a dumpling demonstration and banquet, followed by a Tang Dynasty show.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8:

Travel to Chengdu

Explore Chengdu’s Muslim Quarter before taking a bullet train to Chengdu. Enjoy a Sichuan hot pot and face-changing show in the evening.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9:

Explore Chengdu

Visit the Chengdu Panda Research Base to see giant pandas. The rest of the day is at leisure with an optional volunteer activity at the Panda Base.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10:

Travel to Hong Kong

Fly from Chengdu to Hong Kong and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11:

Explore Hong Kong

Explore Hong Kong’s skyline, Victoria Peak, and vibrant streets. Enjoy local delicacies like dim sum and soak in the city’s vibrant arts scene.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12:

Board the Celebrity Solstice

Transfer to Hong Kong’s cruise terminal to board the cruise. The rest of the day is free to explore the ship.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13:

Cruise – At Sea

Relax and enjoy the ship’s amenities as you sail across the South China Sea.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14:

Cruise – Explore Hanoi

Port in Halong Bay and explore Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi. Discover the history of this bustling metropolis.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15:

Cruise – Hanoi

Spend the day at port in Halong Bay, enjoying the ship’s amenities.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16:

Cruise – Explore Hue

Port at Chan May to explore Hue’s imperial history or Danang’s relaxed vibes.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17:

Cruise – At Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea as you sail along Vietnam’s coastline.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 18:

Cruise – Explore Ho Chi Minh

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s lively second city.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19:

Cruise – At Sea

Relax and enjoy the amenities on board as you sail across the Gulf of Thailand.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 20:

Cruise – Explore Bangkok

Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand’s vibrant and heritage-filled capital city.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 21:

Cruise – Bangkok

Spend the day at port in Bangkok, enjoying the ship’s amenities.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 22:

Cruise – Explore Koh Samui

Discover Koh Samui, a tropical paradise with white sands and azure waters.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 23:

Cruise – At Sea

Relax as you sail along Thailand’s coastline into Malaysia.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 24:

Arrive in Singapore

Disembark at Singapore’s cruise port and transfer to your hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 25:

Explore Singapore

Take a full-day tour of Singapore, including Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Marina Bay, and Gardens by the Bay.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 26:

Fly Singapore to UK

Fly back to the UK, arriving home the same or the following day.

• Meals: Breakfast