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Information Session Tuesday, November 11
We make it easy for you to travel!
10 Days Beijing, Hangzhou & ShanghaiSee the Imperial, Scenic and New China
How to Get There More than 30 flights per day from
North America to China. Direct flights include: United,
Northwest, China Southern, China Eastern and Air China.
Tentative Flight ScheduleDeparture Date Arrival
DateDeparture / Arrival
CityFlight
NumberDeparture / Arrival Time
March 12,
2012
March 12,
2012San Antonio / Detroit Delta Airlines
DL 583012:58 PM / 5:22
PM
March 12,
2012
March 13,
2012Detroit / Beijing Delta Airlines
DL 1898:00 PM / 10:31
PM
March 21,
2012
March 21,
2012Shanghai / Atlanta Delta Airlines
DL 228 4:35 PM / 5:10 PM
March 21,
2012
March 21,
2012Atlanta / San Antonio Delta Airlines
DL 16308:51 PM / 10:38
PM
Chinese Visa Visa is required Visa can be obtained through:
Chinese Consulate –OR— Asia Getaway Inc Visa
Processing Service Submission deadline- February 1, 2012
CHECKLIST Application
Form Original
Passport 1 passport
photo $200.00
Weather
Health Requirement No special vaccinations are required Travelers should bring any special
medications or prescriptions
Luggage & Customs Regulations
One checked bag of 44 lbs or less is allowed when traveling within China
One piece of carry-on luggage is allowed
Alcohol and cigarettes, cameras, and tape-recorders can be brought into China
Liquor must be checked in Reasonable amount of currency (up
to $5000)
CurrencyChinese currency is called Renminbi (RMB) "The People's Currency". The popular unit of RMB is yuan.
Exchange rate 1 US dollar = 6.35 yuan RMB
Accommodations 5 star hotels Equipped with hair dryer,
phone, safe, necessary amenities, English Channel TV, mini bar.
Even come with slippers and umbrellas!
Electrical Throughout China 220 volt/50 cycle is
used Some hotels are wired for use of 110
electrical appliances or will provide an adapter
Most hotels have a hair-dryer in each room
Bag & Baggage, Target, Radio Shack have adapters and converters
Group check-inSpecial group check in at hotel and
airport.
TransportationDeluxe air-conditioned/ heated coach
53 seats coach
Food & Taste of Local Cuisine
Dumpling
• Breakfast – all breakfasts will be full international buffet style (includes: eggs, meats, coffee, tea, juice, breads, fruit, cereal etc.).
• Lunches and dinners arranged in Chinese family style at local restaurants.
• One soft drink or beer included during meal.
• Refills, coffee, tea is not included with Chinese meals.
Restaurants
Tour Guide Bilingual Tour Guides Extensive experience
The top winner of local guides in Zhejiang
province
Program
10 Days China Discovery Tour
Beijing / Hangzhou / Shanghai
March 12-21, 2012
ItineraryDay 1 (Mar 12): Depart from your gateway to Beijing. Day 2 (Mar 13): Arrive in Beijing. Meet and transfer to hotel.
Express check-in and rest before next day’s activities.
Day 3 (Mar 14): Morning, visit the Summer Palace and Pearl Workshop. Afternoon tour of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. Evening, enjoy a famous Peking Duck dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 4 (Mar 15): This morning, join the locals in their morning exercises followed by a visit to the Temple of Heaven, Cloisonne Factory and Sacred Road of the Ming Tombs. Lunch at the Jade workshop and then climb the Great Wall. On the way back, we will pass by the 2008 Olympic Sites. (B/L/D)
Itinerary (Con’t)Day 5 (Mar 16): Fly to Shanghai and transfer by bus to
Hangzhou. Visit Hangzhou’s Economic Development Zone to see the future of China. (B/L/-)
Day 6 (Mar 17): Visit Lingyin Temple, the West Lake, and taste the world famous Dragon Well tea. (B/L/D)
Day 7 (Mar 18): Travel by bus to Shanghai. Free time in the afternoon. Optional Traditional Chinese Reflexology. Optional ERA-Intersection of Time by Cirque du Solei. (B/-/-)
Day 8 (Mar 19): Explore Shanghai by visiting the Bund, silk weaving workshop, Yuyuan Garden and shopping at the Bazzar. Optional Evening Cruise on Huangpu River. (B/L/D)
Day 9 (Mar 20): Full day free to explore Shanghai or join the optional Watertown Tour to Fengjing. Farewell dinner. (B/-/D)
Day 10 (Mar 21): Transfer to airport for your flight home. Optional Maglev Train ride. (B)
BeijingThe capital of China
Summer Palace Summer Palace, an
UNESCO site and ancient royal resort.
"Garden of Nurtured Harmony”.
Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square was built in 1651, is the largest public square in the world.
Forbidden City is the largest and most complete Imperial palace in the world, which was built in 1406.
Peking Duck Dinner
Peking Duck is a famous dish from Beijing that has been prepared since the imperial era, and is now considered one of China’s national foods.
Morning Exercise & Temple of Heaven
Learn Tai Chi and other morning exercise with the locals.
Temple of Heaven was built in 1420. It was the temple where emperors prayed for good harvest.
Sacred Way Alongside the Sacred Way are 18 pairs of marble
figures over 500 years old that guard the Ming Tombs.
Great Wall The only man made
object can be seen from the moon.
Spans over 5,500 miles
Construction begun over 2,000 years ago during the Qin Dynasty.
One of the 7 World Wonders
Approximately 45 minutes ride from the city.
Olympic Sites Beijing National
Stadium (Bird’s Nest)
Beijing National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)
HangzhouThe scenic city
Economic Development Zone
Lingyin Temple & West Lake Lingyin Temple is a Buddhist
Temple. It is one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China and contains numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes.
West Lake is a fresh water lake famous for its picturesque landscape.
Longjing Tea PlantationLongjing means, "Dragon Well.“ According to legend, the Dragon Well was discovered in about 230AD.
Participate in a Tea Ceremony and learn about the benefits of Green Tea
ShanghaiThe largest city in China
Yuyuan Garden & the Bund Yuyuan Garden is one
of the China’s finest examples of Ming Dynasty architecture and gardens. It is one of the four best garden in China.
The Bund - The birthplace symbol of Shanghai. It is China’s most famous waterfront lined with buildings from the 1930’s.
Silk Weaving WorkshopSilk weaving is an age-old handicraft industry in China. At the Silk Weaving workshop, you will see the entire process of produce silk from silkworm.
Accommodations
Beijing Marriott City Wall Hotel
Hangzhou Sofitel Xanadu Resort
Shanghai Renaissance Zhongshan Park Hotel
Optional Tours &
Shopping
Traditional Chinese Reflexology (Optional)
Traditional Chinese reflexology is the ancient art of healing by working pressure points on the feet corresponding to different parts of the body. It helps unblock these pathways by ridding the body of toxins and improving blood circulation. (USD 36 per person)
Acrobatic Show (Optional)
The must see show in Shanghai. (USD39 per person)
Huangpu River Cruise (Optional)
The cruise gives you a fantastic nighttime view of the Shanghai skyline and an unforgettable impression of Grand Shanghai! (USD 38 per person)
Fengjing Ancient Watertown (Optional)Enjoy the beautiful and natural scenery of this small town. You will also visit the Old Street Long Corridor and the ancient drama stage. (USD 43 per person)
Maglev Train (Optional)This bullet train travels at a top speed of 431 kilometers per-hour. It takes only 7 minutes and 20 seconds to cover 30-kilometer trip, which currently takes 30 to 40 minutes by driving. (USD 22 per person)
Best Buy in ChinaPearl, Jade, Cloisonne, and Silk.
Established in 1997, Asia Getaway is highly specialized in designing and operating travel programs for business, professional and special interest groups. Whether you are an association looking for an appealing venue for your next conference, a company wishing to network with similar business colleagues overseas, or a travel agent booking a senior group, Asia Getaway's experts have the experience and the contacts to make your journey successful.
About Asia Getaway
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials“The Chamber's trip to China was the experience of a lifetime! Firsthand experience gave me an understanding of the country that I never could have gained from just reading about it. I had some reservations about traveling to a communist country where I had no comprehension of the language, but the Chamber staff managed everything beautifully -- from the hotels to the restaurants to a VIP experience at the Shanghai Expo. The trip also offered an amazing 10-day opportunity to get to know my fellow San Antonio travelers better, creating lasting friendships that have been enhanced with several China Traveler reunions since we returned.”-Cathy Garison, 2010 China Participant "The chance for us to take our teenage son to China was an opportunity of a lifetime...and memories were made that we will cherish forever. The entire experience was fabulous! The accommodations and cuisine were exquisite and every detail of the tour was flawlessly executed. Our expert guides taught us about imperial China as we toured ancient sites in Beijing and later showed us the amazing economic growth that is underway in Shanghai and Hangzhou. We even climbed to the top of the Great Wall...now that is a special family memory! You don't want to miss this unique opportunity to visit China...it is truly amazing!"-David, Paula and Michael McGee, 2011 China Participants
Famous Chinese Quote
See you in China!
STEPS TO REGISTER: • Complete Registration Form, $250 deposit
• Submit photocopy of passport • Submit travel insurance to Asia Getaway
• Submit Chinese Visa Application with photos, payment & passport by February 1
IMPORTANT DEADLINES TO REMEMBER:• Wednesday, January 11th – payment in full
• Wednesday, February 1st – visa deadline
• Monday, February 13th – optional tours