Best Time to Cruise
For China cruises, the best and more popular time to cruise is the winter time. Around mid June to July when the rainy season has finished and the cooler temperatures are present. However more and more cruise lines offer itineries in Autumn and Spring too.
China Cruises Highlights
All China cruises are steeped in tradition, cuisine, culture and religion. China cruises can visit places such as the Forbidden city, the Ming Dynasty and of course the Great Wall Of China and so much more. Whilst on your China cruise you’ll be placed in the places such as the palaces and courtyards around the Forbidden City in Beijing. The Forbidden City was once the living quarters of the rulers in the Ming Dynasty. Get a sense of China’s magnitude by visiting the Widows Peak at the Great Wall. China’s market places are also well renowed for local flavours. You’ll be able to find local delicases such as dim sum’s, noodle dishes like Zhajiangmia and a signature ground pork with pickled veges.
Which Cruiselines Go To China
A lot of cruise lines now offer itineraries to China including the below:
- Norwegian Cruise lines
- Holland America
- MSC Cruises
- Royal Caribbean
- Celebrity Cruises
- Viking Cruises
- Seven Seas
- Silversea
- Cunard
- Star Cruises
- Dream Cruises
- Azamara Club Cruises
- Princess Cruises
- Seabourn
Best China Routes
China has three main cruise terminals, these are Shanghai (Boashan), Beijing (Teijing) and Hong Kong. These three ports offer roundtrip sailings that take in other sections of Asia for example Vietnam and the whole of China. Also available are sailings to and from these ports enabling you sail from Shanghai to Beijing and then take in a land tour featuring the highlights of China.
