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China River Cruise for $6,000?! Century Cruises Full Review πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³

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Creator's Key Takeaways

China is extremely safe. There there's virtually no crime at all. It's a very clean destination as well.

The ships are modern, spacious, well-maintained, and every stateateroom has a balcony, so it's enhances the experience when sailing through the three gorges.

It's a five-star experience, luxury hotels, guided tours, the river cruise, and even international air. They're all packaged together in a very seamless way.

The secret is getting out and I suppose after we watch this video, Ken, the secret's going to be out even more. But right now, because of that, there's a lot of supply and there's not as much demand.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book now to take advantage of lower prices before demand increases.
βœ“Be mobile to fully enjoy the itinerary's physical demands.
βœ“Respect and honor local guides and tour directors with gratuities.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety in China β€” China is extremely safe with virtually no crime; travelers often feel safer than in US cities.
Smog and health concerns β€” China has made significant efforts to reduce pollution; air quality is now often better than in major US cities.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs China safe for travelers?
QWhat is the experience actually like on a Century Cruises Yangtze River trip?
QWhy might now be the best time to go to China?

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Cabin Balcony4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconKids Family3Β½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconExcursions4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Beijing4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Great Wall
Chongqing4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Chongqing Zoo
Shanghai4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Markets
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YouTube Video Description↓

Can you really travel to China in luxury for just $6,000? In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, we explore Century Cruises and the Yangtze River experience to find out if it lives up to the hype. China is one of the most fascinating β€” and misunderstood β€” travel destinations in the world right now. In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, host Ken Lawrence sits down with: Steven Simao, VP of Sales for Century Cruises Nanci Ott of Tinker Travel Together, they break down what it’s really like to travel to China today β€” including safety, comfort, value, and what makes a Yangtze River cruise such a unique experience. πŸ’‘ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Is China safe for North American travelers? What a Century Cruises experience is REALLY like Why this 14-day China journey starts around $6,000 What’s included (and what’s not) The biggest surprises travelers experience in China Must-see highlights like the Terracotta Warriors Who this trip is best suited for 🚒 From five-star hotels and immersive cultural experiences to surprisingly affordable pricing, this may be one of the best-kept secrets in travel right now. Connect with Nanci Ott at Tinker Travel: πŸ“§ Email: nanci@TinkerTravel.me πŸ“± Phone/Text: 805-202-4258 Group Sailings: https://app.tern.travel/trips/ddejNthPjea-6mcr0kxrBg/landing_page Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/​ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Image & Video Credits: Clips and Images: Courtesy of Century Cruises Inc. RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Special Guest Introduction 01:13 Background on Century Cruises 02:50 Does Century Cruises' experience re-enforce recommendations? 03:27 Full package: river cruise & land 05:30 Client post-trip reviews 06:15 Authentic China 07:13 is it safe? 07:59 No smog ! 09:03 Guest supports 11:11 What sets Century Cruises apart from the competition? 12:20 The value in a nutshell 12:44 Inclusions 13:46 $6000 -14 Days - air included! 15:29 Demographics 17:29 More info on the ship 19:12 One amazing highlight (out of many):Terracotta Warriors 20:40 Physically demanding or not? 21:12 Ideal traveler for this itinerary 21:45 The value again - it's amazing! Best time to go... 23:35 Pandas! 24:03 Contacting Nanci 24:36 Guests' future travels