If there's any destination that begs to be explored beyond the limits of our cruise itinerary, it's Asia. And our cruisetours offer the perfect way to immerse your clients in this exotic setting. Whether it's an acrobatic show in Shanghai, a trip to the Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xi'an, or a visit to the Great Wall in Beijing, one thing's for sure - they'll be captivated by this uniquely beautiful place before they can swallow their first bite of authentic Peking Duck!             Beijing Guest can experience both the ancient and the modern in Beijing. The newly colorful streets are full of vivacious individuality, and they'll be given a guided introduction to the gorgeous Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, where the Emperor resided without visitors until the 1920s. Next to the Forbidden City, is world-famous Tiananmen Square; the world's largest public square. Another record-breaker they'll be introduced to is the Great Wall, built over 2,000 years ago by some one million people. Guests enjoy a piece of local culture as they travel through the hutongs, or small alleyways, lined with residences built as early as the 13th-century.         Shanghai Post-Mao era Shanghai is firmly focused on the future, but this bustling metropolis hasn't lost touch with its colorful past. An expert tour guide will introduce guests to some can't miss sites like The Bund (the famed colonial-era street that forms the city's waterfront), Old Town and Yu Gardens - eighteen years in the making and nearly obliterated during the Opium War in 1842, this exquisite example of Ming garden design is well worth the visit. Exploring on their own, guests can try an aromatic wander through the Yu Gardens Bazaar, where they can sample delicacies like "hairy crab" and pork knuckle. The tastes of Shanghai!         Xi’an Counted along with Athens, Cairo and Rome as a major ancient capital city, Xi’an offers plenty of fascinating history. An expert tour guide will introduce guests to the city's sights, including the famous Terracotta Army - discovered in 1974 and erected over 2,000 years ago, these life-size terracotta soldiers, horses and chariots are lined up for battle and guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Explore the ancient City Wall which dates back to 194 BCE and is still fully intact. Some of China's most elaborate pagodas are on view here, and if your clients want to take something beautiful home with them, Xi’ans have been carving luminous green jade for 5,000 years - their delicate pieces are some of the most meticulous in China.                     ©2009 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registered in the Bahamas. *Brilliance of the Seas® is operated by RCL (UK) Ltd., a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.