Some twelve hundred years ago, Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai described the challenge of navigating China's mighty Yangtze River as "difficult, even harder than climbing to the blue sky."

The journey just got a whole lot easier. Viking River Cruises' Viking Century Sky and Century Sun are two 306-passenger vessels targeted to the high-end Western market. For the design, Viking River Cruises called on Oslo-based architects Yran & Storbraaten of Seabourn and Silversea fame. Viking China Cruises sets a new benchmark for travel on the waterways of China. Read More About Viking China Cruises

Managed by Viking River Cruises - The world leader in river crusing

International multi-lingual cruise managers

The largest and most modern vessels on Yangtze River

The only cruise line that is equiped with European kitchens. Also provides authentic western food, served by western chefs.

Every cabin has a private balcony and shower, also the only cruise line where beds can be utilized as one double or two singles.

All ships are fully air conditioned with advanced temprature management system

Swiss food and beverage manager ensures that you get the best!

Chinese menu and recipes created by celebrity chef Martin Yan

Facilities include elevators, reading room, fitness area, gift shop, and beauty salon, suana

Onboard activities feature lectures on Chinese history and culture, Tai Chi lessons, and calligraphy demonstrations

Narrative by knowledgeable river guides while sailing through the Three Gorges

Latest satellite communications, HBO, BBC, coupled with internet access on every ship