Viking has celebrated its return to China with the Viking Yi Dun completing her first voyage from Shanghai to Shenzhen (Hong Kong).
The line’s new itineraries include a domestic sailing of China’s coast that highlights rarely-visited destinations and ports to which only Viking has access – something never previously offered for international visitors.
The itineraries operate from September to November on the 930-guest Viking Yi Dun – formerly the Viking Sun – a sister ship featuring the same design and service as all other ocean ships in Viking’s fleet.
“With its ancient history and rich culture, China is a phenomenal destination that many curious travellers have not yet had the opportunity to experience,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking.
“For 15 years, we introduced China to guests on our Yangtze River itineraries. Now we are proud to offer these exclusive domestic sailings in China, and we look forward to welcoming people to this part of the world in the Viking way.”
Viking has also recently announced it will expand the Asia programme in 2025, sailing September through November, with new itineraries that include Japan.