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Cruising China's Coast on the Viking Yi Dun

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👁️ 6K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 51:07
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❤️ Best for CoupleAsia · Fall · 9 nightsFrom ShenzhenVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I would say that this Chinese crew was one of the best we have ever encountered on an ocean cruise and it was a joy interacting with them.

The Yon Decor appropriately showcases China's folk Customs history and culture to European and American visitors while also maintaining the Viking Cruise Lines Norwegian routes.

We thought this was great value considering pricing out the air for alone was $2,000 each.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Download a VPN before traveling to China to access blocked websites.
Set up Alipay for cashless payments using your cell phone.
Enroll in the Department of State Smart Traveler program.
Use a translation app on your cell phone for signs and communication.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Travel to China with government relations tensionsPurchase travel insurance as a precaution.
Cashless society in ChinaSet up Alipay for electronic payments via cell phone.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a Viking cruise along China's coast?
QHow do you prepare for travel to China regarding visas and payments?
QWhat are the shore excursions like on this itinerary?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Dongtou3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Yandang Mountain
Pingtan3 Happy Bacon
Top: Haitan Ancient Town
Shanghai3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Highlights of Shanghai
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YouTube Video Description

This video highlights a 9-night cruise with Viking on the Yi Dun along the coast of China. This was the first part of a 15-day itinerary called “Classic China & the Coast.” We visited the ports of Shenzhen, Xiamen, Pingtan, Dongtou, Zhoushan and Shanghai. Shore excursions included hiking Yandang Mountain, visiting Gulangyu Island, Haitan Ancient Town, Huihe Stone Cultural Park, the Guanyin Altar, and attending the Impression Putuo Performance. We also cover the differences between the Zhao Shang Yi Dun/Viking Yi Dun and the other Viking Ocean Ships to include décor, cuisine and onboard activities. Charlie and Jennifer Pryde have lived in The Villages for four years and in Central Florida for eighteen years. Our main activities in The Villages are biking, fitness parks, pickle ball, platform tennis, golf and swimming. We love to travel throughout Florida, the United States and internationally. Our Youtube channel’s focus is on promoting a physically active lifestyle for mature adults, but we will also indulge ourselves in a good restaurant, bakery or watering hole that we find during our travels. Please email us or write in the comments section if you have any questions on our videos. Email: Prydeofthevillages@gmail.com Please “Subscribe” if you like our channel and hit the thumbs up “Like” button. This will alert you to our new video posts. Thanks for watching! Charlie and Jennifer (Pryde of The Villages)