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Beijing (Tianjin), China

The bustling port city of Tianjin is the gateway to the Chinese capital of Beijing. The city’s strategic location along the Grand Canal facilitated its rise as a commercial hub, attracting traders from across the globe for centuries. Today, it handles a large portion of the region’s maritime commerce. Tianjin’s cuisine reflects its port heritage, emphasizing seafood and dishes that are celebrated for their freshness, saltiness and soft yet crispy textures. The colorful street food scene serves a range of local favorites, such as “Eight Great Bowls” and “Four Great Stews.”

Chengdu, China

After breakfast, disembark your ship in Tianjin and transfer to the airport for your flight. Upon arrival, you will be met by your Viking Representative. Located on the edge of the fertile Red Basin, Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province in southwest China. More than 2,000 years old, it is thought to be the birthplace of the world’s first widely circulated paper money, so it is no surprise that today it is a modern center of economic, transportation and communication activities. Silk brocade, cotton, wool and satin are still produced here as they have been for centuries. Another tradition, taking tea in a traditional teahouse over a rousing game of mahjong, also still thrives throughout the land. This evening, enjoy time at your leisure at your hotel.