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Information Session Tuesday, November 11

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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.

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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

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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