Been to China twice Gerry. I like doing that on a cruise ship although Anne, Gary, Linda, Ron, Kens brother and sister and I did do a post cruise for about 4 days in Beijing and had a good time. Probably wont do a land trip to this destination. Beijing is included in a cruise and it is pretty easy to add on the Xian warriors from the ship. The Shangri La hotels in Beijing are excellent by the way.

I used to want to go up the Yangtze but those that have done it have not been very enthusiastic about the experience. The feed back has varied of course. Maybe one day - I just wish there was a better ship on the Yangtze. I keep waiting, just like I waited for the Hanseatic to do South Georgia. Comments from those who have been on the Yangtze will be forthcoming. Maybe as a pre or post cruise excursion would work. Just want a better ship!!!

In 2007 I am thinking about doing the Tokyo to Hong Kong Fall trip again. I love Beijing/Shanghai and Hong Kong and want to go the other ports in Japan. After all a girl HAS to go back to the Beijing Pearl Market.