China Cruise from Hong Kong to Yokohama — 20 Days

19 nights · China · Departs Hong Kong (China) · Visiting Xiamen, Shanghai, Tianjin, Busan, Hakata-Fukuoka City, Hiroshima City, Tamano, Kobe-Osaka, Yokohama · Aboard Hapag-Lloyd Cruises on the ms Europa

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Cruise lineHapag-Lloyd Cruises
Shipms Europa
Duration19 nights
Port calls10
Departures1 sailings
Year built1999
Guests408
Cabins204
Crew285
Length198 m
Beam24 m
Cruising speed21.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Hong Kong, China

    Hong Kong is best approached from the water, where the Star Ferry crosses Victoria Harbour beneath a skyline of towers. Ride the Peak Tram for sweeping views of the harbour and surrounding islands. In Central, colonial landmarks stand beside glass towers; across the harbour, Kowloon’s markets and temples offer a different pace. Cantonese kitchens range from dim sum teahouses to polished dining rooms. Leave time for the harbour after dark, when the city’s lights come into focus.

  2. Day 3

    Xiamen, China

    Xiamen pairs a breezy island setting with the trading history and distinctive food of Fujian. From the waterfront, ferries reach Gulangyu, a UNESCO-listed island of historic villas, gardens and winding lanes. Back on the mainland, Nanputuo Temple and Hulishan Fortress offer contrasting glimpses of religious life and coastal defense. Look for Minnan red-brick architecture, seafood markets and cups of Fujian oolong. Xiamen rewards a slower pace: its best moments unfold beside the sea, over tea and on foot.

  3. Day 5

    Shanghai, China

    Shanghai is a city of striking contrasts, where historic lanes meet a skyline that ranks among the world’s most recognizable. Walk the Bund for views across the Huangpu to Pudong’s soaring towers, then explore the former French Concession’s tree-lined streets. At Yu Garden, classical pavilions and rockeries offer a quieter counterpoint to the city’s pace. Allow time for a meal: Shanghai’s restaurants range from traditional xiaolongbao shops to contemporary kitchens.

  4. Day 9

    Tianjin, China

    Your ship docks at Tianjin, China’s great northern port and the maritime gateway to Beijing. From here, the capital’s palaces and imperial avenues make a compelling day ashore, though the journey takes time. Stay in Tianjin and follow the Haihe River past grand bridges, former concession-era buildings and the lively waterfront. Browse Ancient Culture Street for traditional crafts and local snacks. The Tianjin Eye offers a striking view of a city balancing old China and modern ambition.

  5. Day 13

    Busan, Korea

    Busan pairs the scale of a modern port city with easy access to temples, markets and broad beaches. Visit Gamcheon Culture Village, browse Jagalchi Fish Market or ride Songdo’s cable car over the sea. The city’s best-known sights are spread across several districts, so plan your day around one area. For a quieter pause, visit Beomeosa Temple on the forested slopes of Geumjeongsan.

  6. Day 14

    Hakata-Fukuoka City, Japan

    Fukuoka is Kyushu’s largest city, a compact gateway where old Hakata meets modern Japan. Hakata’s shrines, covered shopping arcades and lively yatai food stalls reveal its character. Try famed tonkotsu ramen, then visit Ohori Park, where a broad lake lies beside Fukuoka Castle’s ruins. Efficient buses and subway connections make it easy to balance heritage, waterfront walks and contemporary city life.

  7. Day 15

    Hiroshima City, Japan

    Hiroshima is a modern city with a history that reaches far beyond the events of 1945. At Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome and museum offer a moving, carefully documented account of the bombing. Across the city, local trams make it easy to reach Shukkeien Garden, lively Hondori and the riverside. A short train and ferry journey reaches Miyajima, famed for Itsukushima Shrine and its great torii gate.

  8. Day 16

    Tamano, Japan

    Tamano is your gateway to the art islands of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. From Uno Port, ferries make the crossing to Naoshima. There, the Chichu Art Museum and Benesse House bring contemporary art into a striking meeting of architecture, landscape, and sea. Tamano is also a shipbuilding city, with a working waterfront that reveals another side of this coast. Come for island art, memorable views, and an easy change of pace.

  9. Day 17

    Kobe-Osaka, Japan

    Osaka rewards travellers who look beyond its famous appetite. Japan’s third-largest city blends merchant heritage, bold architecture and everyday energy. At Osaka Castle, stone walls and broad moats frame a defining chapter of the city’s past. Follow locals to Dotonbori, where neon reflects on the canal and takoyaki comes hot from the grill. Excellent rail links make Osaka a practical gateway to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.

  10. Day 20

    Yokohama, Japan

    Yokohama is Japan’s most cosmopolitan port city, with Tokyo less than an hour away by train. Stay here, though, and you’ll find a city with its own strong character. Explore waterfront promenades, the historic Red Brick Warehouse, and one of Japan’s largest Chinatowns. Yokohama opened to foreign trade in 1859. Its international past still shapes the food, architecture, and relaxed pace of the city today.

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Published August 15, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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