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January 2012

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Discover China and Beyond- TUI China Travel Brochure

About TUI ChinaAn affi liate of World of TUI, the world’s leading tourism group, TUI China was established in late 2003 as the fi rst joint venture with foreign majority share in the Chinese tourism industry and the fi rst and only European company to be awarded the China outbound travel license. With 88 years of European heritage and fully integrated World of TUI resources in over 180 countries TUI China provides quality and professionalism to its Inbound, Outbound, M.I.C.E and Expat Travel clients.

About Expat Travel Service TeamYour expat travel service team is highly experienced in handling all the details of your unique travel needs. This comprehensive service designs tailor-made and group tours, where everything from fl ight and hotel bookings to transport and sightseeing are arranged and managed smoothly for your maximum con-venience and enjoyment.

Leisure travel: Hotel and fl ight ticket booking Car rental service Tour guide service Package tours - tailor-made for group and individual travel Corporate events and incentives And much more…

Airtours Defi ning luxury travel since 1967. Germany’s leading provider of luxurious travel experiences.

For more than 40 years, Airtours has been the luxury holiday brand with the most comprehensive and individualistic offering of exclusive holidays in the German speaking market. The portfolio includes a collection of eight brochures with approximately 1,600 top-class hotels, 20 ships and more than 50 sightseeing trips, as well as individual Airtours à la carte travel choices. The Airtours à la carte service offers tailor made holidays, for instance in extra special suites, exceptional hotels, chauffeur-driven private excursions and exclusive ship tours on private yachts.

Key facts Germany’s oldest leading luxury tour operator Available in selected travel agencies with Airtours selling license 1,600 selected luxury hotels on all fi ve continents

In conjunction with Airtours, TUI China can help you book all your travel needsDiscover more at www.airtours.de

All ROBINSON clubs are situated in the most beautiful locations in the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and the Maldives. ROBINSON is innovative, progressive and always looking for new ways to make the holiday complete for its guests. ROBINSON prides itself in offering its guests a high quality culinary experience. All dinners are prepared with a focus on health and diversity. ROBINSON’s staff, the ROBINS, are the soul and spirit of each club and they ensure that the entertainment is always interesting and fun and that ROBINSON guests will have an unforgettable experience.

ROBINSON Offers high quality club holidays where sports, relaxing and a healthy lifestyle are part of the philosophy.

Key facts Two new Clubs opening in Crete for Summer 2012 Free wifi in public areas for ROBINSON Club guests* Special discount for children under 17 in most ROBINSON Clubs Exclusive and direct airport transfers* Except Riad ZakariaDiscover more at www.robinson.com

Cruising the Mighty Yangtze

Chongqing - Yichang (downstream)

Day 1: Friday- Transfer to pier and board the Century Star in the evening.- River guide will introduce the cruise and the facilities on board. - Depart for Yichang.

Day 2: Saturday (B L D)- Relax and enjoy the countryside of Southwest China.- Meet with the cruise director and learn interesting details about

the Yangtze River.- After lunch visit the Shibaozhai Pagoda, a magnifi cent pagoda

built against a cliff. - Captain’s Welcome Dinner in the evening, followed by a dance

and song performance by the crew.

Day 3: Sunday (B L D)- After breakfast pass the fi rst of the Three Gorges, the narrow

Qutang Gorge, followed by the mystic Wu Gorge with its famous mountains and green slopes.

- After lunch disembark for an excursion to the Shennong Stream, a small tributary of the Yangtze River and the main transportation link for the farmers living in the area.

- In the late afternoon return to the cruise vessel and see the last of the gorges, Xiling Gorge.

- Dinner in the evening.

Day 4: Monday (B)- After breakfast begin last shore excursion and visit the

massive Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydro-power plant in the world.

- Then board the cruise vessel and pass the ship locks of the gigantic dam and enter the eastern section of the Xiling Gorge.

- Arrive in Yichang; disembark around noon. - Transfer to airport, train station or hotel.

Experience China’s longest and most famous river with its breath-taking scenery and historical sights

Hotel in Chongqing (rates in RMB per room per night incl. breakfast )

Hotel Nov - Dec 2011 Jan - Mar 2012 Apr - Nov 2012

Harbour Plaza Chongqing****580 580 610

Wanyou Conifer Chongqing****355 355 355

Harbour Plaza Chongqing****

Wanyou Conifer Chongqing****

Hotel Apr - Nov 2012 Nov - Dec 2012 Jan - Mar 2013

580 580 610

355 355 355

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Yichang - Chongqing (upstream)

Day 1: Monday- Transfer to pier and board the Century Star in the evening. - River guide will introduce the cruise and the facilities on board.- Leisure time in Yichang.

Day 2: Tuesday (B L D)- After breakfast the cruise vessel will leave Yichang and enter the

beautiful Xiling Gorge.- View the ship locks of the massive Three Gorges Dam. - After lunch disembark and visit Three Gorges Dam, the largest

hydro-power plant in the world. - Then board the ship and enter the western part of the Xiling Gorge.- Meet guide and learn interesting details about the Yangtze River. - Captain’s Welcome Dinner, followed by a song and dance

performance by the crew of the ship.

Day 3: Wednesday (B L D)- After breakfast pass the Wu Gorge, followed by a trip to the

Daning River, a small tributary of the Yangtze River and the main transportation link for the farmers living in the area.

- Return to the cruise vessel in the afternoon.- Head through the narrow Qutang Gorge in the evening.

Day 4: Thursday (B L D)- After breakfast visit the Shibaozhai Pagoda, a magnifi cent

pagoda built against a cliff.- After lunch enjoy leisure time (maybe get a traditional

Chinese massage, or join an entertainment program offered by the river guide).

- Farewell Dinner in the evening, followed by a second performance by the crew of the ship.

Day 5: Friday (B)- Arrive in Chongqing in the morning. - Disembark after breakfast, then transfer to airport, train

station or hotel.

Departures & Prices 2012

RMB 2150 p.p

RMB 2400 p.p

RMB 2650 p.p

RMB 2900 p.p

Included Services All transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehicles First entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the program Accommodation on mentioned cruise vessel in twin rooms with bath/shower and WC English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program. Other languages are available on request All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner) 24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Remarks Single Supplement: RMB1350 per person Changes of Schedule and program are possible for reasons such as weather and the navigation on the Yangtze River and its tributaries Connecting fl ights can be booked at competitive rates In addition to the Century Star other luxury vessels from the Century line are available for bookings

FengduDaning River

Shennong Stream

Three Gorges Dam

YichangChongqing

Qutang Gorge

Wu Gorge

Xiling Gorge

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May to Jun 2012

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Jul to Nov 2012

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30.07-03.08 (U)

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01.10-05.10 (U)05.10-08.10 (D)

Yearly Climate Info

Average High (F) 53 56 66 75 82 87 94 95 84 73 64 56

Average Date Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average High (C) 12 14 19 24 28 30 34 35 29 23 18 13

Average Low (F) 44 46 54 61 68 73 78 78 71 63 55 47

Average Low (C) 7 8 12 16 20 23 25 25 22 17 13 8

Rain (in) 0.8 0.9 1.6 3.6 6.1 6.8 6.1 4.9 5.6 3.9 2 0.9

Rain (mm) 20 25 45 95 155 175 155 125 145 100 50 25

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TUI Cars guarantees Comprehensive insurance and car theft protection are included* Third party insurance and personal injury inclusive* Passenger accident insurance can be taken out locally in most countries* Comprehensive insurance for damages of glass, tire, roof and underbody* Unlimited kilometers / miles Customer friendly fuel arrangement (full/full)* Vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel. Customer returns vehicle with a full tank of fuel. For other options please see specifi c country terms & conditions Local taxes are included in rental price Guaranties reserved vehicle type, not a special make Change of reservation and cancellation free of charge until 24 hours before rent commencement Prices are updated daily One-day-rentals (24-hours) available in most countries Optional vehicle delivery to the hotel is possible in most countries One-way rentals free of charge in most countries *For all exceptions please see terms & conditions

Changes made by usRegrettably amendments may sometimes be necessary and errors occasionally occur. We reserve the right to make changes at any time both before and after our confi rmation.

Cancellation by youYou may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notifi cation from the person in charge of the booking must be received at our offi ces. To compensate TUI China Ltd. for the expenses of processing your booking, you will be charged cancellation fees.

TUI China Ltd. reserves the right to amend the cancellation fees if our partnersrequire higher cancellation fees from us. (check product details when you make a booking)

Force MajeureCompensation payments do not apply where performance is prevented by events beyond the control of TUI China Co. Ltd.

Flight/train ticketsThe quotations are based on present air fares and discounts. If these should change before actual bookings are made, then TUI China will pass on the savings or extra costs to the customer. Also, please contact us for departures from different airports than Beijing.

HotelsAccommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked when we try to make the reservation, alternate accomodation will be offered.

PaymentFull payment in advance is our policy. Payments can be made in US dollars, Euros or RMB, in cash, by check or by bank transfer. (Payment by credit card is also possible. Please check in advance whether your credit card will be accepted.)

If you do not pay by the date indicated on your product offer, TUI China. reserves the right to treat your booking as cancelled.

Visa ServiceIn cases where visas are required, TUI China is delighted to assist you in organizing them.

Please note however that TUI China cannot be held responsible for; information on visa regulations, cases in which visas are not obtained, or if visas are not accepted by local authorities.

Please make sure your passport has six months validity when you make any international trip from China.

Terms &

Conditions

Let us know your request by phone, fax or email, or come to TUI China offi ce in person. We will submit an offer as soon as possible. Please pay attention to the abstract of our terms and conditions below.

Duration of the trip From - To

3 days / 2 nights 30th Apr - 02nd May 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Xi’an

- Take soft-sleeper train to Xi’an (fl ight available on request).

Overnight on the train or in Xi’an

Day 02: Xi’an (B L)

- After breakfast at the hotel, take a walking tour of the City Wall, the

most complete of its kind remaining in China today.

- Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in the Tang Dynasty (7th

century AD).

- For lunch enjoy the local dish of paomo (chewy bread dipped in a

savory mutton beef soup), as well as a banquet of “the Eight Scenes

of Chang’an.”

- In the afternoon, explore the astonishing Terracotta Warriors and

Horses which date back to the Qin Dynasty (3rd century BC).

Overnight in Xi’an

Day 03: Xi’an - Beijing (B L)

- Breakfast at the hotel.

- See the Great Mosque of Xi’an, which exhibits an interesting fusion

of Chinese and Islamic culture.

- Then visit the Stele Forest, home to a rich collection of stone tablets

carved with fi ne calligraphy and literati writings.

- After lunch, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum (closed on

Mondays), which contains a treasure trove of archaeological and

historical artifacts unearthed from historical Shaanxi.

- Transfer to Xianyang Airport for return fl ight to Beijing.

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Included Services

All fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport

tax & fuel surcharge included

All transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned

customary vehicles

Train ticket as mentioned in the program in soft sleeper 4 bed cabins

First entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the program

Accommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with

bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl

English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers

mentioned in the program

All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)

24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included

Tips

Personal expenses

All expenses not mentioned above

Remarks

The above mentioned rates are subject to availability

Hotel Information

Discover Eternal Xi’anBoard a comfortable soft-sleeper train and get whisked away to Xi’an where you will explore this ancient capital’s architectural wonders, from pagodas to mosques to the best preserved old city wall in China. You will also see the city’s main highlight, the Terracotta Warriors, and sample delicious Xi’an culinary specialties.

May 2012

Xi’an Grand Noble Hotel Standard room 4*

RMB 2,880 p.p.

Incl. Taxes & Fuel

Surcharge

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3 days / 2 nights 01st May - 03rd May 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Jinan - Tai’an

- Take the Express Train from Beijing South Railway Station to Jinan

West Railway Station.

- Meet guide and visit Baotu Spring Park, a natural rock and spring

garden displaying a unique ethnic style and boasting the “Number

One Spring under Heaven.”

- Next see Daming Lake Park, regarded as the bright pearl of the City

of Springs.

- In the afternoon, transfer to Tai’an and en route visit Lingyan

Temple, a Buddhist temple located 20 kilometers from Tai’an in

Changqing, Shandong.

- Upon arrival in Tai’an, check into hotel.

Overnight in Tai’an

Day 02: Tai’an (B)


- Visit Mt. Taishan, a mountain of cultural and historical signifi cance

and considered a symbol of the Chinese national spirit.

- Next visit Dai Temple, a huge temple complex in the centre of town,

with Mt.Taishan as its background.

- Transfer to Qufu and check into hotel.

Overnight in Qufu

Day 03: Qufu - Beijing (B)


- Visit Temple of Confucius, Cemetery of Confucius, and Kong Family

Mansion, three of the most famous Confucian sites in the world.

- Next see Shouqiu Mausoleum, Birthplace of Yellow Emperor, and

Shaohao Tomb, which honors Shaohao, one of the mythical Five

Emperors of ancient China.

- Transfer to railway station and return to Beijing.

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customary vehicles

Train tickets as mentioned in the program in second class








Not Included

Tips

Personal expenses


Remarks


Hotel Information

RMB 2,280 p.p.

Qufu to Taishan – Philosophy and WorshipWalk a path of enlightenment, from Mt. Taishan, a site with the world’s longest history of continuous religious worship, to Qufu, birthplace of Confucius, and see the best this beautiful province has to offer.

Contact usMonday to Friday: 9am - 6pm Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

May 2012

Tai’an Taishan International Hotel Standard room 4*

Qufu Queli Hotel Standard room 4*

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Duration of the trip From – To

4 days / 3 nights 24th May - 27th May 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Chengdu (L)

- Morning fl ight to Chengdu.

- Meet local guide at the airport.

- Transfer to hotel.

- In the afternoon visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.

Overnight in Chengdu

Day 02: Chengdu - Leshan - Mt. Emei (B L D)

- Morning drive to the friendly city of Leshan to see the 71 meter high

mountain for transfer back to Chengdu.

Overnight in Chengdu

Day 04 : Chengdu - Beijing (B)

- Leisure time to explore the city on your own.

- Transfer to Chengdu airport in the afternoon for fl ight back to Beijing.

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Grand Buddha at the Lingyun Temple.

- Then experience a cruise on the Min River and enjoy great views of

the Grand Buddha from the boat.

- Transfer to Mt. Emei in the evening.

Overnight on Mt. Emei

Day 03: Mt. Emei - Chengdu (B L D)

- In the morning take a cable car to the Golden Summit.

- After visiting Huazang Si (Copper temple), take cable car back down

and transfer to another cable car, which will bring you to the Wannian

Temple.

- Trek downhill via the Qingyin Pavilion, Yixiantian and monkey area.

- Finish at the Wuxiangang car park and board coach at the foot of the

RMB 5,680 p.p.

Incl. Taxes & Fuel

Surcharge

Chengdu, Leshan and Emeishan: Sichuan’s Unique AttractionsA stimulating experience awaits you in Sichuan, whether it is at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Institute or the enormous Grand Buddha statue. The misty heights of Mt. Emei will also inspire you.

May 2012

Chengdu Tibet Hotel Chengdu Deluxe room 4*

Emei Emei Shan Hotel Standard room 4*

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and the roots of the Chinese legal system in the Qing dynasty see a

reenactment of an ancient court trial.

- Leisure time to explore the cobblestone streets, courtyards and

residences, and museum.

- Transfer back to Taiyuan and take train back to Beijing.

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2 days / 1 night 09th Jun - 10th Jun 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Taiyuan - Pingyao (L)

- Take train from Beijing West Railway Station to Taiyuan.

- Meet guide and transfer to Pingyao after lunch.

- En route to Pingyao visit Jinci Museum, which contains many

fascinating Buddhist relics.

- Visit a village containing a western Catholic church and experience

the daily life of the local people (Catholicism was fi rst introduced to

China around 1620 BC by Italian missionaries and the fi rst Catholic

church was built in 1624 by a Belgium missionary in Taiyuan).

- Next explore the Qiao Family Courtyard, famous for being the location

of many fi lms and TV shows.

- Arrive in Pingyao Old City in the early evening and transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Pingyao

Day 02: Pingyao - Taiyuan - Beijing (B L)


- Guided tour of Pingyao’s Old City Wall (built in 1370 and considered

one of the best examples of its kind) and the Rishengchang Piaohao,

the oldest bank in China.

- For a chance to learn more about the history of Chinese bureaucracy

Old Charm PingyaoTake a step back in time to when the fi rst Catholic missionaries visited China. See the fruits of their initial infl uence and acquaint yourself with China’s ancient ways in the old-world towns of Pingyao and Taiyuan.


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

June 2012

Pingyao Pingyao International Financial Club

High-level Suite room

5*

RMB 2,280 p.p.

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around this charming village.

Overnight in Yangshuo

Day 04: Yangshuo - Guilin - Beijing (B)


- Visit the famous Big Banyan Tree, which is 17 meters high, 7.1 meters

around the trunk, and covers an area of 1000 square meters.

- Transfer to the airport for return fl ight to Beijing.

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4 days / 3 nights 22nd Jun - 25th Jun 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Guilin

- Flight to Guilin. Upon arrival at noon, your guide will meet you at

the airport.

- Visit Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbi Shan), a limestone peak within the

city that looks like an elephant drinking from the Li River.

- Next see Reed Flute Cave, a huge stalactite cave that can hold about

1,000 people and was used during WWII as an air-raid shelter.

Overnight in Guilin

Day 02: Guilin - Longsheng - Guilin (B L)

- Breakfast at hotel.

- Transfer to Longsheng to visit the amazing Longsheng Rice Terraces.

- Transfer back to Guilin.

Overnight in Guilin

Day 03: Guilin - Yangshuo (B L)

- After breakfast, transfer to the pier to take a Li River cruise.

- Enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the Li River, the steep hills of

which are refl ected in the clear water of the river that winds between

the peaks.

- Arrive in Yangshuo in the afternoon and enjoy leisure time to stroll

A Glimpse of GuilinThe limestone karst peaks along the Li River create a magnifi cent fantasy landscape. Experience the village life of ethnic minorities in the countryside of Guilin, where matchless scenery and cultural delights await you.

RMB 4,999 p.p.

Incl. Taxes & Fuel

Surcharge

June 2012

Guilin Guilin Bravo Hotel Standard room 4*

Yangshuo New Century Hotel Standard room 3.5*

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5 days / 4 nights 08th Jul - 12th Jul 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Ulaanbaatar - Terelj National Park (D)- Flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar. - Upon arrival, drive to Terelj National Park. - Visit Turtle Rock and Arayabal Secret Meditation Temple, which is held sacred by the Gelugpa sect in Buddhism. - Next drive deep into the park and meet a nomadic horse-breeding family. - Then head to one of the best ger camps in Terelj National Park. - Dinner in the ger camp.Overnight in the ger camp

Day 02: 13th Century National Park (B) - After a relaxing night in fresh air begin 1 hour drive to 13th Century National Park.

- En route see a 40 meter tall Genghis Khaan monument surrounded by many Mongol tribe camps.

- At the stone gate of the park our GEREGE (permission for entrance) will be checked by fully armored warriors of Mongol Empire.

- Now travel back to 13th century and have lunch with Mongol kings as merchant Marco Polo did many centuries ago.

- Explore the many different camps, including shaman’s camp and handicraft camp.

- Then drive back to the present and have dinner.

Overnight at same ger camp

Day 03: Ulaanbaatar (B)- After breakfast head back to Ulaanbaatar city. - Check into hotel.

- Walk to Sukhbaatar Square, which contains a magnifi cent Genghis Khaan monument in front of the Parliament House. - Visit the National History Museum, followed by an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a

panoramic view of the whole city. Overnight in Ulaanbaatar

Day 04: Ulaanbaatar - Naadam Festival (B) - After breakfast at the camp drive to Khustai National Park.- Enjoy the Naadam Festival, an exciting traditional Mongolian festival with games such as wrestling, horse racing, and archery;

and see the Takhi, the Asian wild horse, or the Prjevalski’s horse, grazing in the pastureland.- Continue drive to Ulaanbaatar. Overnight in Ulaanbaatar

Day 05: Ulaanbaatar - Beijing (B)- In the morning after breakfast our team will drive you to the airport. End of service

Included Services All fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax & fuel surcharge includedAll transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehicles First entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the programAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, or ger camp, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included Visa to MongoliaTipsPersonal expensesAll expenses not mentioned above

Remarks The above mentioned rates are subject to availability Two bed accommodations in ger (2 people per ger) is available on request with surcharge Must book two months in advance

Mongolia, the ‘Land of Blue Skies’In the majestic vastness and inspiring solitude of land and sky, discover the enduring appeal of nomadic life where it is still lived authentically. Besides dipping into Mongolia’s fascinating history, you will actually stay in the traditional dwellings known as ‘ger’ camps, and have a chance to enjoy Nadaam, an exciting Mongolian festival complete with wrestling, horse racing, and archery.

RMB 12,880 p.p. Incl. Taxes & Fuel Surcharge


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

July 2012

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Day 03: Qingdao - Beijing (B)

- After breakfast visit Qingdao Guest House, one of the best examples

of European villas in China.

- Next visit Qingdao Hill Forts Park and see the canon emplacements

on Qingdao Hill.

- Afterwards see Ao Fan Stadium (the arena for sailing races during

the 2008 Olympic Games) which can be viewed from outside the

park.

- Visit the Qingdao TV Tower on Taiping Hill.

- Transfer to train station and take the train back to Beijing.

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Hotel InformationDuration of the trip From – To


ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Qingdao (L)

- Morning train from Beijing to Qingdao, where our local tour guide

will meet you upon arrival.

- After lunch visit Lao Shan Scenic Area to enjoy Mt. Lao shan, a highly

venerated Taoist pilgrimage destination.

- Next explore the pavilions of Taiqing Gong (Palace of Great Purity),

one of the most magnifi cent Taoist buildings in China.

Overnight in Qingdao

Day 02: Qingdao (B L)

- After breakfast stroll Zhanqiao Pier, a renowned place in Qingdao,

with unrestricted ocean vistas.

- See Xiaoyushan Park and Badaguan with its historic German feel and

gorgeous western-style villas.

- Enjoy time in the Qingdao Beer Culture Museum and discover the

unique story of this local industry.

- Visit Little Qingdao Isle and see its lighthouse and many fruit trees.

- Then visit St. Michael’s Cathedral, a majestic building constructed by

German missionaries in 1934.

Overnight in Qingdao

Qingdao: Beautiful Beaches and BeerQingdao is an ideal retreat for lovers of seafood, beer and walks along the beach. Infl uenced by German culture, Qingdao is the center of Chinese beer production and has been named “China’s most livable city.”

July 2012

Qingdao Zhanqiao Prince Hotel Graceful room 4*

RMB 2,780 p.p.

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January 2012



ItineraryDay 01: Xining (L D) - Upon arrival in Xining our guide will meet you at the airport.

- After lunch, visit a Tu Minority village.

Overnight at Xining

Day 02: Xining - Dawu (B L D)- Drive to Dawu Town (440km), gateway to Mt. AmnyeMachen.

- En route stop at Lajia Monastery.

- Free time in the evening to acclimatize to the altitude.

Overnight at Dawu

Day 03: Dawu - Sanchakou (B L D) - Transfer to the starting point of trek.

- Trek from Dongqinggou to Sanchakou, mostly past hills, grassland

and rivers.

- Settle for the fi rst camping night.

Overnight at Sanchakou

Day 04: Santsakou - Baita (B L D)

- Today’s trekking is mostly along the river and uphill in the valley.

- Camp nearby this monastery.

Overnight at Xiadawu

Day 08: Xiadawu - Gonghe (B L D) - Meet some Tibetan practitioners as we approach White Stupa.

- Drive to Gonghe and enjoy the local scenery on the way.

Overnight at Gonghe

Day 09: Gonghe - Xining (B L D) - Continue drive to Xining, passing by Kokonor.

- Then visit Kumbum monastery, the birthplace of the founder of Gelukpa.

Overnight at Xining

Day 10: Xining (B) - Transfer to the airport.

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Included Services All transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehiclesFirst entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the program Accommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, or camps, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner) 24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included

Flights to/from XiningTipsPersonal expensesAll expenses not mentioned above

Remarks The above mentioned rates are subject to availability

2 person tents (without WC/shower), sleeping bags, and pillows

are provided.

Hotel Information

Mt. Amnye Machen TrekkingThe province of Qinghai and its most sacred mountain, Amnye Machen, remain unblemished by the outside world. On a par with Mt. Kailash in Tibet, Amnye Machen holds a special place in the heart of many Tibetans as an important site of pilgrimage.This tour makes Mt. Amnye Machen its focus with a hike over its summit and a real feel for what a traditional Tibetan pilgrimage entails.

- Picnic lunch at a grassland.

- Camp nearby White Stupa.

Overnight at Baita

Day 05: Baita - Halong Gou (B L D) - Today is the real start of the mountain trekking.

- Trek along the front side of Mt. Amnye Machen.

- See wild animals such as donkeys and antelopes.

- Trek past meadows fi lled with wild fl owers.

- Camp in the Halong Valley.

Overnight at Halong Gou

Day 06: Halong Gou - Zhijiakuo (B L D) - Begin trekking towards snowy mountains and grasslands.

- Pass a glacier.

- Reach the highest point (over 5000m).

- Take in the fantastic scenery.

- Camp near a prayer site.

Overnight at Zhijiakuo

Day 07: Zhijiakuo - Xiadawu (B L D) - In the morning hike towards a Tibetan town.

- Pass a big Tibetan monastery belonging to Nyingmapa of Tibetan

Buddhism.

July 2012


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Xining Shenwang Hotel Standard room 4*

Dawu Xueshan Hotel Standard room 4*

Gonghe Gonghe Hotel Standard room best available locally

RMB 19,000 p.p.

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- After lunch disembark for an excursion to the Shennong Stream.

- Return to cruise vessel in the late afternoon.

- Enter the last of the gorges, Xiling Gorge.

- Dinner in the evening.

Overnight on vessel

Day 04: Yichang - Beijing (B)

- After breakfast disembark and visit the massive Three Gorges Dam,

the largest hydro-power plant in the world.

- Transfer to airport and take fl ight back to Beijing.

End of service

Included Services

All fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax &

fuel surcharge included


customary vehicles

First entrance fee for all sights, meetings and entertainment on

board mentioned in the program

Accommodation on mentioned cruise vessel in twin cabins with

panoramic view with bathtub/shower, WC, daily breakfast incl





Not Included

Tips

Personal expenses


Remarks


Half day tour in Chongqing and Yichang is available on request

Hotel InformationDuration of the trip From – To


ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Chongqing

- Flight to Chongqing and meet guide at the airport.

- Transfer to Chongqing Pier.

- Board the cruise vessel in the evening.

- Cruise director will introduce the cruise vessel and the facilities on board.

Overnight on vessel

Day 02: Yangtze Cruise (B L D)

- After breakfast the cruise vessel will leave Chongqing.

- Meet with the cruise director and learn interesting details about the

Yangtze River.

- After lunch arrive in Zhong County, enjoy a shore excursion, and visit

the Stone Treasure Fortress.

- Captain’s Welcome Dinner in the evening, followed by a song and

dance performance by the crew.

Overnight on vessel

Day 03: Yangtze Cruise (B L D)

- After breakfast pass the fi rst of the Three Gorges, the narrow

Qutang Gorge.

RMB 5,480 p.p.

Incl. Taxes & Fuel

Surcharge

Sail the Majestic Yangtze (downstream)Sail the magnifi cent Yangtze River on our modern ship fully equipped with communication facilities, restaurant, Chinese massage, and shops. The journey includes three shore excursions and a visit to the world’s largest hydro-electric facility.

July 2012

Yangtze Cruise Standard Cabin 4-5*

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2 days / 1 night 04th Aug - 05th Aug 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Baotou (L)

- Flight to Baotou in the morning.

- Drive to the Resonant Sand Gorge (Xiangshawan), one of the largest

sand deserts in the world.

- The program includes a couple of great desert activities: camel riding

and sand skiing!

Overnight in Baotou

Day 02: Baotou - Hilamuren - Hohhot - Beijing (B L)

- After breakfast transfer to Hilamuren Grassland by van.

- Engage in traditional Mongolian recreational activities such as

horse-riding, watching horse races and wrestling performances and

ceremonies in honor of Aobao.

- Enjoy a horse ride to a herdsman’s family to experience life in a

traditional Mongolian yurt (please note that in order to preserve the

natural environment, motor vehicles are prohibited, and therefore

travel to the Mongolian herdsman’s family is only possible on

horseback).

- Taste Mongolian style hand-picked mutton, a popular local specialty.

- Transfer back to Hohhot and take evening fl ight back to Beijing.

End of service

Included Services




customary vehicles








Not Included

Tips

Personal expenses


Remarks


Hotel Information

RMB 3,580 p.p.

Incl. Taxes & Fuel

Surcharge

Inner Mongolia AdventureTake this unique opportunity to watch traditional Mongolian horse-racing and wrestling. Glimpse the nomadic Mongolian lifestyle of China’s big sky country.

August 2012


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

Baotou Bao Tou Haide Hotel Standard room 4*

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12 days / 11 nights 04th Aug - 15th Aug 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Kunming (D) - Upon arrival in Kunming, meet guide and transfer to hotel. - Enjoy a walking tour of the city, starting from Green Lake Park,

sometimes described as a “Jade in Kunming.” - Welcome Dinner features famous Yunnanese food.Overnight in Kunming (Grand Park Hotel, Standard room, 4*)

Day 02: Kunming - Shangri-La (B L)- Early fl ight to Shangri-La (additional cost applies).- Upon arrival, enjoy leisure time to relax and acclimatize. - Wander around the charming town and visit the small but well-

preserved Cheng’en Temple. - Meet a Tibetan family.

Overnight in Shangri-La (Guanguang Hotel, Standard room, 4*)

Day 03: Shangri-La (B L) - Today visit the Songtsam Monastery, also referred to as “Little Potala

Palace”, and follow the local Tibetan’s pilgrimage trail around the Monastery.

Overnight in Shangri-La

Day 04: Shangri-La (B L) - Visit Nixi Tibetan Village, famous for hand-made black pottery.- See a local workshop and make your own pottery. - Free time to wander around the ancient town.


Day 05: Shangri-La (B L) - Excursion to Mountain Shika. - Hike up the mountain (about 4 hours), then hike down or take the cable car.


Day 06: Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge (B L D)

- Drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge, stopping at Baishuitai en route. - Begin hiking at Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Overnight at Tiger Leaping Gorge (Tea & Horse Guesthouse, Standard room, 4*)

Day 07: Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang (B L) - Continue hiking through Tiger Leaping Gorge, where legend has it that a tiger once

made the 25 meter leap at the narrowest point of the canyon to escape from a hunter. - Transfer to Lijiang in the evening. - Enjoy free time to explore the winding, shop-lined alleyways of Old Town.

Overnight in Lijiang (Hansange Sanhe Hotel, Standard room, 4*)

Day 08: Lijiang (B L D) - After breakfast, walk to the local market, where the freshest and best local products

are found.

- Then visit Dongba Culture Museum. - In the late afternoon, learn how to write Dongba script and make Dongba script

T-shirts. - Afterwards, transfer to Shuhe Old Town to celebrate Torch Festival with the Naxi People.Overnight in Lijiang

Day 09: Lijiang - Shaxi (B L) - Drive to Shaxi, a historical trading town on the ancient tea route. - Join local people and learn how to make your own torch. - In the evening, enjoy the Torch Festival party with the Bai People. Overnight in Shaxi (Hansange Hotel, Standard room, 4*)

Day 10: Shaxi - Dali (B L) - Drive to Dali and stop at Shibaoshan Grottoes. - Visit Zhoucheng Village and wander around Zhoucheng’s local market. - Then visit Xizhou Village, an ancient Bai village. - Return to Dali Ancient Town and explore on your own. Overnight in Dali (Landscape Hotel, Standard room, 4*)

Day 11: Dali (B L D) - Drive to Mt. Cangshan.- Take the chairlift up Zhonghe Peak and visit the temple.Overnight in Dali

Day 12: Dali - Transfer to airport and fl ight back.End of service

Included Services All transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehicles First entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the program Accommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included Flights to/from Kunming and to Shangri-LaTipsPersonal expenses


Remarks The above mentioned rates are subject to availability Boundless Yunnan

In Yunnan, stunning mountain scenery is matched only by the fascinating minority cultures far less visited by outsiders. Indeed, modern day travelers to this corner of China are retracing the once fl ourishing trade links used in this region between Tibet, Burma and China. Join in a traditional Bai Ethnic Torch Festival and see an abundance of local handicrafts and traditions that have been refi ned over centuries of isolation from the mainstream of Chinese culture.

August 2012

RMB 15,600 p.p.

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Included Services


customary vehicles









Not Included

Tips

Personal expenses


Remarks


Hotel Information

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2 days / 1 night 18th Aug - 19th Aug 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Chengde (L)

- Take morning train from Beijing to Chengde.

- Meet local guide at the train station and transfer to the hotel.

- Then explore Chengde Mountain Resort, a wonderful place

containing grand palaces, delicate temples, peculiar mountains,

exquisite pavilions and tranquil waters.

- Inside the resort you will have the choices of walking, hiking,

climbing, riding and boating.

- Transfer back to hotel.

Overnight in Chengde

Day 02: Chengde - Beijing (B L)

- After breakfast, visit the Puning Temple, the biggest and the

most magnifi cent building of the Eight Outer Temples, and Putuo

Zongchengzhi.

- Transfer back to Beijing by train in the afternoon.

End of service

Chengde: A Refreshing EscapeChengde, with its mountain gardens and magnifi cent temples, gives you a relaxing break from Beijing, even if you only have two days to spare.

August 2012


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

Chengde Yunshan Hotel Standard room 4*

RMB 2,780 p.p.

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7 days / 6 nights 08th Sep - 14th Sep 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Kunming (L D)

- Morning fl ight from Beijing to Kunming.

- Visit the famous Stone Forest and discover this unique geological wonder during an extensive walk through its labyrinth of

tall rocks that look like gigantic stalagmites.

- On the way back visit an Yi Minority village.

Overnight in Kunming

Day 02: Kunming - Dali (B L)

- Take early morning fl ight to Dali.

- Visit Dali’s iconic Three Pagodas, originally built in the Tang Dynasty (7th century AD).

- Boat to a small island to see a Bai Minority village.

- Leisure time in the afternoon.

Overnight in Dali

Day 03: Dali - Lijiang (B L)- Coach transfer to Lijiang.

- En route stop at the Black Dragon Pool for a great view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and its refl ection in the clear waters.

- Leisure time in the afternoon.

Overnight in Lijiang

Day 04: Lijiang (B L)

- Visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the highest peak in the south Yangtze River area.

- Then visit a Naxi Minority village.

Overnight in Lijiang

Day 05: Lijiang - Zhongdian (B L)

- Drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge.

- See the upper part of the Yangtze River tumble through this amazing gorge (along both sides of the ravine, snowy peaks rise

dramatically to a height of 4,000 meters above the water).

Overnight at Zhongdian

Day 06: Zhongdian (B L)

- Visit the the 300-year-old Songzanlin Monastery, a Tibetan style building still home to many crimson-robed lamas.

- See the Emerald Pagoda Lake, a highland lake at a height of 3,800 meters.

- Explore the forest banks and meet a Tibetan family.

- Return to Zhongdian in the afternoon and enjoy some leisure time.

Overnight at Zhongdian

Day 07: Zhongdian - Kunming - Beijing (B L)

- Morning fl ight to Kunming.

- Visit the Western Hills, or the “Sleeping Buddha Hills,” and Dragon Gate, an exquisite stone-carved edifi ce.

- Flight back to Beijing.

End of service

Included Services All fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax & fuel surcharge includedAll transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehiclesFirst entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the programAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included

TipsPersonal expensesAll expenses not mentioned above


Hotel Information

Enchanting YunnanFrom Kunming to fabled ‘Shangri-La’ enjoy the colorful diversity of more than 25 ethnic minorities. In Lijiang roam Old Town’s cobbled alleys, and marvel at the superb natural wonders of plunging gorges and snow-capped mountains.


September 2012

Kunming Golden Dragon Hotel Standard room 4*

Dali LanLinGe Hotel Standard room 4*

Lijiang Sanhe Inn Hotel Standard room 4*

Zhongdian Guangguang Hotel Standard room 4*

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- In the afternoon see the canals that gave Suzhou the name “The

Venice of the East.”

- At the No.1 Silk Factory see how silk is processed from the silk worm

to the fi nal woven cloth.

- Transfer to train station and return to Shanghai.

Overnight in Shanghai

Day 04: Shanghai - Beijing (B)


- In the morning get a glimpse into both Shanghai’s glamorous past

and its equally glamorous present as a leader in style and commerce

with a visit to the former French Concession and the Xintiandi

Shopping Area.

- Transfer to train station and take the high-speed train back to Beijing.

End of service

Included Services


customary vehicles

High speed train tickets as mentioned in the program in second class




English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned

in the program



Not Included

Tips

Personal expenses


Remarks


Hotel Information

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4 days / 3 nights 13th Sep - 16th Sep 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Shanghai (D)

- Take morning high-speed train to Shanghai.

- Upon arrival meet guide at the train station and transfer to hotel.

- Visit the Bund riverfront and enjoy a Huangpu River cruise in the evening.


Day 02: Shanghai (B L)


- Visit the extensive and beautiful Yu Garden.

- See the Jade Buddha Temple, home to two jade statues of Buddha

imported from Burma.

- After lunch, visit the Shanghai World Financial Center and SKY WALK

on the 100th fl oor of China’s tallest skyscraper.

- Leisure time in the evening to enjoy the best of Shanghai’s nightlife.


Day 03: Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai (B L)

- In the morning, take a short train ride to Suzhou, famous for its

Southern Chinese style canals and gardens.

- Visit the Master of Nets Garden, one of the fi nest gardens in China

and recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO

World Heritage Site.

Shanghai & Suzhou by Bullet TrainThe city of Shanghai, and her neighboring cultural gem, Suzhou, make up the perfect weekend getaway. Enjoy the thrill of being whisked from Beijing to Shanghai in under 5 hours.


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

September 2012

Shanghai The Bund Riverside Hotel Shanghai

Superior room 4*

RMB 3,390 p.p.

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8 days / 7 nights 29th Sep - 06th Oct 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Lhasa

- Flight from Beijing to Gonggar airport.

- Upon arrival, meet tour guide and transfer to Lhasa.

- Leisure time in the afternoon to acclimatize and visit a local bazaar.

Overnight in Lhasa

Day 02: Lhasa (B L)

- After breakfast, guided sightseeing in Lhasa’s cardinal landmark—Potala Palace.

- In the afternoon, visit Sera Monastery, one the “great three” Gelupka university monasteries of Tibet.

- Here you can witness a famous “Buddhist Scripture Debate.”

Overnight in Lhasa

Day 03: Lhasa (B L)

- Visit Jokhang Temple, the most revered religious structure in Tibet.

- Then explore the surrounding marketplace called Barkhor, which is also an important religious area.

- In the afternoon, visit Norbulingkha, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama.

Overnight in Lhasa

Day 04: Lhasa - Tsedang - Samye (B L)

- Drive along the Yarlung Tsangpo River to visit the fantastic Samye Monastery.

- In the afternoon visit Yumbulakhang Palace, known as the fi rst building in Tibet and the palace of the fi rst Tibetan king.

Overnight in Tsedang

Day 05: Tsedang - Yamdroktso - Gyantse (B L)

- After breakfast, leave for Gyanste (approx. 3.5 hour drive) over the snow pass of Kambala (4790 m).

- Enjoy the view of Yangdrok Lake at top of the Kambala Pass.

- In the late afternoon, arrive in Gyantse.

- Visit Perkhor Chode Monastery at sunset.

Overnight in Gyantse

Day 06: Gyantse - Shigatse (B L)

- After breakfast, leave for the small town of Shigatse, and visit the impressive Tashilhunpo Monastery, home of Tibet’s Panchen Lama.

- Visit Shigatse’s outdoor market and discover some great treasures.

Overnight in Shigatse

Day 07: Shigatse - Lhasa (B L)

- Today relax and enjoy the drive along the Yarlung Tsangpo River back to Lhasa.

- En route stop at a small roadside village to visit a Tibetan handmade incense mill and workshop.

Overnight in Lhasa

Day 08: Lhasa - Beijing

- Transfer to airport for fl ight to Beijing.

End of Service

Included Services All fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax

& fuel surcharge includedAll transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehicles First entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the program Travel Permit TibetAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included

TipsPersonal expenses



Hotel Information

Legendary TibetTry to imagine the highest skies and the greatest vistas the world has to offer and you might be close to imagining Tibet. Take the chance to explore Tibet’s oldest and most revered temples and palaces with a route that passes through the key Tibetan cities of Tsedang, Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse.


September 2012

Lhasa Kyichu Hotel Standard room 3*

Tsedang Tsedang Hotel Standard room 3*

Gyantse Gyantse Hotel Standard room 3*

Shigatse Manasarovar Hotel Standard room 3*

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- Spend time with a local Uygur family.

Overnight in Kashgar

Day 04: Kashgar - Karakul Lake - Kashgar (B L D)- After breakfast, drive to Karakul Lake.

- Hike around the lake.

- Lunch at a local Uygur restaurant.

- Drive back to Kashgar in the late afternoon.


Day 05: Kashgar - Urumqi - Turpan (B L D)- After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take the fl ight back to Urumqi.

- Upon arrival, drive to Heavenly Lake.

- Visit a yurt (a traditional tent dwelling).

- Enjoy the lush scenery as you take a boat ride on the lake and do some

light hiking.

- In the afternoon, view the archeological exhibits of Xinjiang Regional Museum.

- After the museum visit, drive to Turpan.

Overnight in Turpan

Day 06: Turpan (B L D)- After breakfast, explore the Astana Tombs.

- Enjoy a photo opportunity at the Flaming Mountains.

- Then visit the Bezeklik Caves to see Buddhist mural art.

- Enjoy a meal with a local Uyghur family.

- Time permitting we will also visit the ancient city of Jiaohe.

- In the evening, enjoy Uygur music and dance performances.

Overnight in Turpan

Day 07: Turpan - Urumqi (B L D) - In the morning, visit the Karez Underground Irrigation System.

- Then see the Emin Minaret, the tallest minaret in China.

- Head to the famous grape-growing valley in Turpan.

- After lunch, drive back to Urumqi.

- En route visit Dabancheng, the biggest wind power station in China.

Overnight in Urumqi

Day 08: Urumqi - Beijing (B) - Enjoy leisure time until transfer to the airport for the fl ight back to Beijing.

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8 days / 7 nights 29th Sep - 06th Oct 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Urumqi - Kashgar (D)- Flight to Kashgar via Urumqi.

- Meet tour guide upon arrival.

- Transfer to the hotel and enjoy some leisure time.


Day 02: Kashgar (B L D)- After breakfast, visit Sunday Bazaar, a massive gathering of local

farmers and merchants.

- Visit the Id Kah Mosque, the largest mosque in China.

- Then go to Abakh Hoja Tomb, the burial place of a Muslim missionary

and saint.


Day 03: Kashgar (B L D)- After breakfast, drive to see Mor Pagoda, a Buddhist place of

worship built in the Tang Dynasty.

- Then view a collection of Silk Road relics at the Kashgar Regional

Museum.

Included Services All fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax & fuel surcharge includedAll transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehiclesFirst entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the programAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included Tips

Personal expenses



Hotel Information

Fascinating Oases on the Old Silk RoadRoam the paths of Silk Road traders and pilgrims and be transported into a magical collage of tastes and fragrances, sights and sounds! Turpan and Kashgar’s vibrant oasis life will mesmerize your senses with their Middle Eastern atmosphere and colorful bazaars. The romance of the past and the incredible majesty of the landscape remain today to lead you to enchanting discoveries all along your own Xinjiang journey.



Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

October 2012

Turpan Tuha Petroleum Hotel Standard room 5*

Urumqi Urumqi Tunhe Hotel Standard room 4*

Kashgar Kashgar International Golden Tower Hotel

Standard room 4*

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9 days / 8 nights Please check the departure date table

ItineraryDay 01: Hanoi- Arrive in Hanoi and meet guide at the airport.

- Transfer to the hotel.

- Visit Ngnoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake, located in the historical

center of Hanoi, and home of the Turtle Tower on a small island at the

center of the lake.

- Then explore the Old Quarter and its narrow alleys and shop houses.

- Get familiar with the astonishing ethnic diversity in Vietnam through

visiting the Museum of Ethnology.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 02: Hanoi - Halong (B)- Drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay.

- Cruise aboard a traditional “junk” through Halong Bay, Day 1 of 2.

Overnight on Board

Day 03: Halong - Hanoi – Hue (B)- Cruise aboard a traditional “junk” through Halong Bay, Day 2 of 2.

- Drive from Halong to Noi Bai Airport and fl y from Hanoi to Hue.

Included Services All transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehiclesFirst entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the programAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast inclEnglish speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included

Flight to Hanoi/from Saigon

Visa to Vietnam

TipsPersonal expenses



Hotel Information

A Journey Through VietnamVietnam offers a rich variety of stimulating experiences: intriguing pagodas, lively markets, scenic beaches, picturesque riverside towns and renowned historical heritage sites.

RMB 6,280 p.p.Must book one

month in advance


Overnight in Hue

Day 04: Hue (B) - Excursion to Thien Mu Pagoda with a boat trip on the Huong Giang River.

- Visit the Old Imperial City, a walled fortress and palace in the former capital of Vietnam.

- See the Imperial Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Overnight in Hue

Day 05: Hue - Hoi An (B)- Drive from Hue to Hoi An with sightseeing in Danang.

- Enjoy leisure time in the afternoon.

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 06: Hoi An (B)- Sightseeing in Hoi An with a boat trip on the Thu Bon River.

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 07: Hoi An - Danang - Saigon (B)- Drive from Hoi An to Danang and take fl ight to Saigon.


- Sightseeing in Saigon.

Overnight in Saigon

Day 08: Saigon - Beijing (B)- Transfer to the airport.

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May 2012 - October 2012

Seat In Coach Dates

02nd May 2012 04th Jul 2012 26th Sep 2012

09th May 2012 01st Aug 2012 03rd Oct 2012

16th May 2012 08th Aug 2012 10th Oct 2012

23th May 2012 15th Aug 2012 17th Oct 2012

30th May 2012 22nd Aug 2012 24th Oct 2012

06th Jun 2012 29th Aug 2012 31st Oct 2012

13th Jun 2012 05th Sep 2012 10 Sep 2012

20th Jun 2012 12th Sep 2012 15 Oct 201230 Jul

27th Jun 2012 19th Sep 2012 15 Oct 201203 Sep

**Departure every Wednesday

Hanoi Prestige Hotel Hanoi Superior 4*+

Hue Mondial Hue Hotel Standard room 4*

Hoi An River Beach Resort & Residence Deluxe room 4*

Saigon StarCity Saigon Hotel Deluxe room 4*

Cabin / onboard

Huong Hai Junk Deluxe/Without Kayak

4*

Departure Date

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Included Services All transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned

customary vehicles








Not Included Flight to Phnom Penh/from Siem Reap

Visa to Cambodia

Tips

Personal expenses


Remarks:


Hotel Information



ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Phnom Penh- Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.

- Visit the Royal Palace, a memorial of Cambodia’s cultural heritage and

still the offi cial residence of King Norodom Sihamoi.

- See the stunning Silver Pagoda, also known as the “Pagoda of the

Emerald Buddha.”

- Enjoy time at the National Museum and the Central Market, one of

Phnom Penh’s two great markets.

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 02: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) - After breakfast, transfer to Siem Reap.

- Enjoy leisure time in the afternoon.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 03: Siem Reap (B)- Breakfast at the hotel.

- Visit Angkor Wat, the largest, best preserved, and most religiously

signifi cant of the Angkor temples, and the highlight of any visit to

Cambodia.

- Next, enter the city of Angkor Thom, which contains many of Angkor’s most popular sights, such as the Terrace of the Elephants,

the ruined Baphuon, and the Bayon Temple.

- Visit a temple in the evening and watch the sun set over the

Cambodian countryside from the upper terraces.


Day 04: Siem Reap (B)- After breakfast, visit Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon, a pair of

fascinating Hindu temples.

- Then see Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist temple and former monastic

complex.

- Next see Srah Srang, a large, beautiful basin originally used as a

royal bath.

- Afterwards, visit Prasat Kravan, a small 10th century Hindu temple

consisting of fi ve brick towers.


Day 05: Siem Reap - Beijing (B) - Transfer to the airport.

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The Heart of CambodiaCambodia is small, but the sights are stunning. Phnom Penh is a crossroad of Asia’s past and present and was long considered to be the loveliest of the French-built cities in Indochina.

Seat In Coach Dates

07th May 2012 09th Jul 2012 10th Sep 2012

14th May 2012 16th Jul 2012 17th Sep 2012

21st May 2012 23th Jul 2012 24th Sep 2012

28th May 2012 30th Jul 2012 01st Oct 2012

04th Jun 2012 06th Aug 2012 08th Oct 2012

11th Jun 2012 13th Aug 2012 15th Oct 201230

18th Jun 2012 20th Aug 2012 22nd Oct 20120 Jul

25th Jun 2012 27th Aug 2012 29th Oct 20120 Jul

02nd Jul 2012 03rd Sep 2012

**Departure every Monday


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn


Phnom Penh Hotel Cambodiana Hotel Deluxe room 4*

Siem Reap Pacifi c Hotel Superior room 4*

Departure Date

RMB 2,850 p.p.

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Day 02: Xi’an (B L D)




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RMB 2,880 p.p.

Incl. Taxes & Fuel

Surcharge

November 2012


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn


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January 2012


10 days / 9 nights 03rd Nov - 12th Nov 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Guiyang (D)

- Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and then walk through the

especially popular night market.

Overnight in Guiyan

Day 02: Guiyang (B L)

- Morning walk to the central square of Guiyang to join locals for their

morning dance exercises.

- After breakfast, transfer to the Old Han Village.

- Watch a private opera show played by amateur villagers wearing

hand-made masks.

- Learn how the opera masks are made.

Overnight in Guiyang

Day 03: Guiyang - Kaili (B L)

- Today drive to Kaili, the center of Miao minority culture (the Miao

people are known for arts and crafts, including jewelry, embroidery,

brocade, batik and papercutting).

- En route stop at Tonggu Village, where local Miao women paint impressions from

their daily life in water color. Join them for a primitive painting.

Overnight in Kaili

Day 04: Kaili (B L)

- Walk around the local market in the backstreets of Kaili and visit Kaili Museum.

- Watch a local Miao embroidery expert at Wenxiang Village and take the opportunity

to try embroidery.

Overnight in Kaili

Day 05: Kaili - Zhengyuan (B L)

- Visit Zhengyuan, a delightful old town on the Wuyan River, home to Qinglong (Black

Dragon) Cave.

- En route, stop at Shuangjing Village for traditional papercutting.

- Visit Black Dragon Cave and walk around the ancient town.

Overnight in Zhengyuan

Day 06: Zhengyuan - Kaili (B L)

- Drive to Shidong Town and see the handicrafts of the Miao People: papercutting

and silversmithing.

- Then visit Shiqiao Village and watch the process of papermaking.

Overnight in Kaili

Day 07: Kaili (B L) - Today enjoy the Lusheng Festival, which is a magical time of the year when all the

unmarried men and women of the village gather for this colorful ceremony to choose

a partner. There’s an abundance of bright costumes and decorations, as well as

performances with the traditional Lusheng pipes.

Overnight in Kaili

Day 08: Leishan (Festival) (B L) - Visit Paika Village, famous for its Lusheng pipemaking.

- Meet a local pipe crafter and learn how to make and play a Lusheng pipe.

- Enjoy the festival of Miao New Year Celebration, with over 3,000 people parading in

full dress.

Overnight in Leishan

Day 09: Huangping (Festival) (B L)- Transfer to Huangping for another day of Lusheng festival celebration.

Overnight in Huangping

Day 10: Guiyang (B)- Transfer to the airport. End of service

Included Services All transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehiclesDrinking water on coachFirst entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the programAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included Flights to/from GuiyangTipsPersonal expensesAll expenses not mentioned above


Hotel InformationMinority Tribes in GuizhouIn Guizhou, they say the men envy the tiger for its strength and the tiger envies the women of their splendor. Explore this truth as you try your hand at silver working, embroidery and pottery under the expert eyes of the many and varied local minority cultures of Guizhou. It’s time for you to slow down and appreciate the village life of the Miao and Dong people.

November 2012

Kaili Heaven-sent Dragon Hotel Standard room 4*

Henyuan Taiji Hotel Standard room 4*

Guiyang Regal Hotel Standard room 4*

RMB 11,820 p.p.

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4 days / 3 nights 08th Nov - 11th Nov 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Guilin

- Flight to Guilin. Upon arrival at noon, your guide will meet you at

the airport.

- Visit Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbi Shan), a limestone peak within the

city that looks like an elephant drinking from the Li River.

- Next see Reed Flute Cave, a huge stalactite cave that can hold about

1,000 people and was used during WWII as an air-raid shelter.

Overnight in Guilin

Day 02: Guilin - Longsheng - Guilin (B L)


- Transfer to Longsheng to visit the amazing Longsheng Rice Terraces.

- Transfer back to Guilin.

Overnight in Guilin

Day 03: Guilin - Yangshuo (B L)

- After breakfast, transfer to the pier to take a Li River cruise.

- Enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the Li River, the steep hills of

which are refl ected in the clear water of the river that winds between

the peaks.

- Arrive in Yangshuo in the afternoon and enjoy leisure time to stroll

around this charming village.

Overnight in Yangshuo

Day 04: Yangshuo - Guilin - Beijing (B)


- Visit the famous Big Banyan Tree, which is 17 meters high, 7.1 meters

around the trunk, and covers an area of 1000 square meters.

- Transfer to the airport for return fl ight to Beijing.

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A Glimpse of GuilinThe limestone karst peaks along the Li River create a magnifi cent fantasy landscape. Experience the village life of ethnic minorities in the countryside of Guilin, where matchless scenery and cultural delights await you.

RMB 4,999 p.p.

Incl. Taxes & Fuel

Surcharge


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

November 2012

Guilin Guilin Bravo Hotel Standard room 4*

Yangshuo New West Street International Hotel

Standard room 4*

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8 days / 7 nights 09th Dec - 16th Dec 2012

ItineraryDay 01: Delhi

- Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Delhi

Day 02: Delhi (B)

- After breakfast go sightseeing in Old and New Delhi.

- In Old Delhi see the Raj Ghat, the Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk.

- In New Delhi visit the Gurudwara Banglasahib Sikh temple and India Gate.

Overnight in Delhi

Day 03: Delhi - Agra (B)

- Drive to Agra (205 km; 4.5 hour drive).

- Afternoon sightseeing in Agra.

- Visit the Agra Fort and other palaces.

- Enjoy a sunset viewing of the world famous Taj Mahal.

Overnight in Agra

Day 04: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (B)

- Morning drive to Jaipur (221 km; 5.5 hour drive).

- En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a well-preserved palace complex that was once the proud capital of the Mughal Empire.

- Enjoy a hot lunch in Bharatpur after visiting Fatehpur Sikri.

- After lunch continue the drive to Jaipur.

- On arrival check in at hotel.

Overnight in Jaipur

Day 05: Jaipur (B)

- Morning excursion to Amber Fort, one of the principal attractions of the Jaipur area.

- Afternoon city tour of the pink city of Jaipur.

- Visit the Maharaja’s City Palace, the former royal residence and now part museum.

- Then visit the Jantar Mantar, the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world.

- Drive past Hawa Mahal, known for its impressive facade.

Overnight in Jaipur

Day 06: Jaipur - Sikar (B)

- Morning drive to Sikar (123 km; 3 hour drive).

- Check in at Patan Mahal, a palace hotel that takes you back to a world that doesn’t exist any longer.

- Afternoon walk around the local village.

- Vist a potter’s village (pottery is closed during monsoon) and see Rajasthani men and women busy making bangles out of lac.

- To make your last night special, enjoy a cultural music and dance performance by local artists.

Overnight in Sikar

Day 07: Sikar - Delhi (B)

- After breakfast drive to Delhi Airport (180 km; 4 hour drive).

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Land of Maharajas Visit the land of royals, the heart of power in medieval India. See ancient forts and palaces and get intrigued by the stories of valour, courage, love and betrayal which are associated with these majestic buildings. Your tour includes visits to New and Old Delhi, and Jaipur – the old Pink City slowly growing into a multicultured metropolis. End the tour with a stay at Patan Mahal in the Aravali hills – a royal retreat in the countryside.

Included Services All transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehiclesFirst entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the programAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner) 24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included Flights to/from DelhiVisa to IndiaTipsPersonal expensesAll expenses not mentioned above


Hotel Information

December 2012

Delhi Park Plaza Delhi Superior room 4*

Agra Rajmahal Agra Standard room 3*+

Jaipur Rajmahal Agra Standard room 4*

Sikar Patan Mahal Sikar Superior Deluxe room 4*

RMB 5,800 p.p.

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ItineraryDay 01: Yangon- After your arrival in Yangon, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Yangon (Traders Hotel, Deluxe room, 4*)

Day 02: Yangon (B)- After breakfast, visit the golden dome, Sule Pagoda.

- Then stroll around the Kandawgyi Lake, also known as the Royal

Lake, located in the city center.

- Visit the stunning Shwedagon Pagoda, the highlight of any trip to Yangon.

Overnight in Yangon

Day 03: Yangon - Bagan (B)- Take fl ight from Yangon to Bagan after breakfast.

- Visit the Shwezigon Paya, which enshrines many Buddhist relics.

- Then visit the Gubyaukhyi Temple, which was built in the early 13th

Century and houses many colorful paintings depicting the life of Buddha.

- Stop by a village around Bagan known for its lacquerware and take

part in a workshop and learn about the process of lacquerware.

- In the evening, watch the sunset over the plain of Bagan.

Overnight in Bagan (Bagan Hotel River View, Deluxe room, 4*)

Day 04: Bagan - Mandalay (B)- In the morning, take fl ight to Mandalay.

- Excursion to Amarapura (a former royal capital), and the

Mahagandayon Monastery to observe monks.

- Then visit the Pahtodawgyi Paya and the reconstructed Bagaya Kyaung.

- En route to Sagaing see U Bein’s Bridge, which is over one kilometer

long and extends across the Taungthaman Lake.

- Visit Mahamuni Paya which contains the highly venerated Mahamuni image.

- Visit ShweIn Bin Kyaung (monastery) and Mandalay Hill at sunset.

Overnight in Mandalay (Sadona Hotel Mandalay, Deluxe room, 4*)

Day 05: Mandalay - Heho - Inle Lake (B)- Take fl ight to Heho and transfer to Inle Lake.

- Enjoy an excursion by boat on the Inle Lake, located in Shan State.

- Afterwards, visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and the Inn Paw Khon

Village, where you can observe silk weaving.

Overnight in Inle Lake (Inle Resort, Deluxe room, 4*)

Day 06: Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (B)- Transfer from Inle Lake to Heho and fl ight to Yangon.

- Enjoy some leisure time.

Overnight in Yangon

Day 07: Yangon (B)- Visit Bogyoke Aung San Market after breakfast and browse through the

range of local handicrafts before transfer to the airport.

- Return fl ight.

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Included Services Domestic fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax & fuel surcharge includedAll transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehiclesBoat ticket(s) according to the itineraryFirst entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the programAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner) 24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included Flights to/from YangonVisa to MyanmarTipsPersonal expensesAll expenses not mentioned above

Remarks Please note to bring ample cash in US dollars to cover all personal expenses for the entire trip, as kyat and US dollars are the only currencies accepted in Myanmar. Credit cards, ATM cards and travelers check may not be used in Myanmar, and there are no other ways to wire money into the country The above mentioned rates are subject to availability

A Myanmar Discovery Myanmar is a country of mystifying contradictions. Marvel at the heavily gilded pagodas of Yangon and the historical temples of Bagan. However, the former royal capital Mandalay is sure to be the highlight.

May 2012 - April 2013

Departure Date

Seat In Coach Dates

**Departure every Monday

07th May 2012 23th Jul 2012 08th Oct 2012 24th Dec 2012 11th Mar 2013

04th Jun 2012 20th Aug 2012 05th Nov 2012 21st Jan 2013 08th Apr 2013

21st May 2012 06th Aug 2012 22nd Oct 2012 07th Jan 2013 25th Mar 2013

18th Jun 2012 03rd Sep 2012 19th Nov 2012 04th Feb 2013 22nd Apr 2013

14th May 2012 30th Jul 2012 15th Oct 2012 31st Dec 2012 18th Mar 2013

11th Jun 2012 27th Aug 2012 12th Nov 2012 28th Jan 2013 15th Apr 2013

28th May 2012 13th Aug 2012 29th Oct 2012 14th Jan 2013 01st Apr 2013

25th Jun 2012 10th Sep 2012 26th Nov 2012 11th Feb 2013 29th Apr 2013

02nd Jul 2012 17th Sep 2012 03rd Dec 2012 18th Feb 2013

09th Jul 2012 24th Sep 2012 10th Dec 2012 25th Feb 2013

16th Jul 2012 01st Oct 2012 17th Dec 2012 04th Mar 2013

RMB 6,699 p.p.

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- Transfer to airport and fl ight back.

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Departure Date

Day 04: Phonsavan (B)

- Sightseeing in the Plain of Jars (Sites I and II) and Muang Khoun.

- Spend the day visiting the famous Plain of Jars.

- Visit Wat Phia That and That Foun.

Overnight in Phonsavan

Day 05: Phonsavan - Luang Prabang (B)

- Visit a lively, open-air local market.

- Transfer from Phonsavan (XiengKhuang) to Luang Prabang with

sightseeing at Muang Sui.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 06: Luang Prabang (B)

- Visit the nearby Wat Aham before continuing to Wat Xieng Thong.

- Then visit Wat Mai, the most richly decorated temple in the area.

- Enjoy some time at the beautiful Mount Phousi for sunset.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 07: Luang Prabang (B)

- Excursion by boat to Tham Pak Ou Caves.

- Travel up the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking

the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers.

- Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong.



ItineraryDay 01: Vientiane

- Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

- Sightseeing and leisure time in Vientiane.

Overnight in Vientiane

Day 02: Vientiane - Vang Vieng (B)

- Drive from Vientiane to Vang Vieng with a boat trip on Nam Ngum Lake.

- Then drive to the north through the scenic province of Vientiane.

- Stop at Talat fi sh market in Huay Mor before continuing to Vang Vieng.

Overnight in VangVieng

Day 03: Vang Vieng - Phonsavan (B)

- Visit Tham Xang Cave (Elephant Cave), which contains a few Buddha

images and a Buddha footprint plus the elephant-shaped stalactites

that give the cave its name.

- Drive from Vang Vieng to Phonsavanh, stopping at local villages on

the way.

Overnight in Phonsavan

Included Services All transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehiclesFirst entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the programAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included

Flights to Vientiane/from Luang Prabang

Visa to Laos

Tips

Personal expenses



Hotel Information

A Laos Adventure Delightful and undiscovered, Laos is a country of amazing countryside, unspoiled temples and stunning Buddhist imagery. Get away from it all and immerse yourself in a culture unlike any other!

Seat In Coach Dates

05th May 2012 23th Jun 2012 11th Aug 2012 29th Sep 2012

12th May 2012 30th Jun 2012 18th Aug 2012 06th Oct 2012

19th May 2012 07th Jul 2012 25th Aug 2012 13th Oct 2012

26th May 2012 14th Jul 2012 01st Sep 2012 20th Oct 2012

02nd Jun 2012 21st Jul 2012 08th Sep 2012 27th Oct 2012

09th Jun 2012 28th Jul 2012 15th Sep 2012

16th Jun 2012 04th Aug 2012 22nd Sep 2012

**Departure every Saturday


Vientiane Mercure Vientiane Hotel Superior room 4*

Vang Vieng Vansana Vang Vieng Hotel Standard room 4*

Phonsavan Vansana Plain of Jars Hotel Standard room 3-4*

Luang Prabang

Villa Santi Hotel Deluxe room 3*

RMB 5,500 p.p.

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2 days / 1 night 12th Jan - 13th Jan 2013

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Harbin

- Take the night train to Harbin.

Overnight on the train

Day 02: Harbin (B L D)

- Meet local guide at Harbin Railway Station.

- Transfer to the hotel and check in.

- Visit Songhua River to watch the winter swimming show, where

dozens of brave locals plunge into the freezing water.

- After lunch, drive to the Siberian Tiger Park, the largest tiger park

in the world.

- Then visit Russian arts and crafts shops.

- In the evening enjoy the Ice and Snow World, the largest ice

exhibition in the world.

- After dinner transfer back to hotel.

Overnight at Harbin

Day 03: Harbin - Beijing (B L)

- Breakfast at hotel and then check out.

- Visit the Snow Sculpture Show to see magnifi cent snow and ice creations.

- After lunch, visit Saint Sofi a Church, the largest Russian Orthodox

church in the Far East, which now includes the Architecture and

Arts Museum of Harbin.

- At the Songhua River, take a walk along the riverbank to see the

Flood Control Monument, a major symbol of Harbin.

- Afterwards enjoy wandering in the city of Harbin.

- Tour Central Avenue, a pedestrian walkway of charming streets built

at the end of the 19th century.

- Transfer to the airport for your fl ight back to Beijing.

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Remarks


Christmas holidays and January are the best times for ice and

snow related activities which include ice canoeing, skating, etc. on

the frozen river

Hotel Information

RMB 3,280 p.p.

Incl. Taxes & Fuel

Surcharge

Harbin: A Great All-season Destination!Visit a winter wonderland at Harbin’s Ice and Snow Festival! You’ll see Siberian Tigers and snow sculptures galore, eat delicious northeastern Chinese food and watch courageous locals take the traditional plunge into the river.


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

January 2013

Harbin Holiday Inn Harbin Standard room 4*

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Included Services All fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax & fuel surcharge includedAll transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehicles Accommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included

Visa to Vietnam

Tips

Personal expenses


Remarks The above mentioned rates are subject to availability Must book three months in advance

Hotel Information

Paradise Found: Nha Trang ResortNha Trang resort is the heart and soul of Vietnam. Travel from the whirling bustle of Saigon to the tranqulity of Nha Trang and feel your stress wash away with the tide.


February 2013

Nha Trang Evason Ana Mandara & Six Senses Spa

Garden View Villa 5*


8 days / 7 nights 01st Feb - 08th Feb 2013

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Saigon - Nha Trang - Flight from Beijing to Nha Trang via Saigon.

- Then transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Nha Trang

Day 02: Nha Trang (B) - Leisure time.












Day 08: Nha Trang - Saigon - Beijing - Transfer to the airport and take fl ight back to Beijing.

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Suggestion for optional excursion:

City Tour with boat trip (full day)NhaTrang is the capital of Khanh Hoa Province and has one of the most beautiful

municipal beaches in Vietnam. PO NAGAR CHAM TOWERS: built between the 7th and

At the top of the hill behind the pagoda is a huge white Buddha seated on a lotus blossom.

NHA TRANG CATHEDRAL: built in the French Gothic style and complete with medieval style

stained glass windows, it stands on a small hill overlooking the train station. BAO DAI VILLAS:

the former retreat of Bao Dai, Vietnam’s last emperor. Between the mid-1950s and 1975,

Bao Dai’s Villas were used by high-ranking offi cials of the South Vietnamese government,

including President Thieu. The villas are set on three hills with brilliant views of the South

China Sea, NhaTrang Bay and Cau Da dock. Travel by boat to SEAWATER AQUARIUM. Mieu

Island has an important fi sh-breeding farm where over forty species of fi sh, crustaceans and

other marine life are raised in three separate compartments. Visit fi shing village.

Arts & Crafts Tour by Cyclo (half day)Start a trip around the city of Nha Trang by cycle. Visit XQ embroidery workshop to see

amazing works made by Vietnamese women, then continue the ride on the Boulevard of

Love to Long Thanh black and white photo gallery. *This tour is based on English-speaking

guide. Additional surcharges will apply for German speaking guide.

12th centuries, this site was used for Hindu worship

as early as the 2nd century AD. The towers serve

as the Holy See honoring Goddess Yang Ino Po

Nagar, the Goddess of the Dua clan which ruled over

the southern part of the Cham Kingdom, covering

Kauthara and Pan Duranga. LANG SON PAGODA:

founded in the late 19th century, this pagoda still has

monks residing on the premises. The entrance and

roofs are decorated with mosaic dragons constructed

of glass and ceramic tile.

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Included Services All transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehiclesAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included Flights to/from Manila and BoracayTipsPersonal expensesAll expenses not mentioned above

Remarks The above mentioned rates are subject to availability Php20.00/person Kalibo/Caticlan: Terminal fee to be paid in Boracay

Hotel Information

Boracay, Philippines: White Sand and Surfi ng ParadiseBoracay is one of the Philippines’ famed tourist destinations. Stroll white sand beaches fronted by great restaurants and lively pubs. On the eastward side, toward Bulabog Beach, enjoy kite-boarding and wind-surfi ng.


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

February 2013

Manila Manila Pavilion Hotel Standard room 4*

Boracay Le Soleil De Boracay Deluxe room 4*


8 days / 7 nights 09th Feb - 15th Feb 2013

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Manila

- Upon arrival in Manila, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Manila

Day 02: Manila - Boracay (B)

- Transfer to airport for a morning fl ight to Boracay (additional cost applies).

- Upon arrival in Boracay, transfer to the hotel and then enjoy leisure time.

Overnight in Boracay

Day 03: Boracay (B)

- Leisure time.


Day 04: Boracay (B)

- Leisure time.


Day 05: Boracay (B)

- Leisure time.


Day 06: Boracay (B)

- Leisure time.


Day 07: Boracay - Manila (B)

- Transfer to the airport for an afternoon fl ight to Manila (additional cost applies).

- Upon arrival in Manila, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Manila

Day 08: Manila - Beijing (B)

- Transfer to the airport.

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Caticlan

of the locality.

Nasog PointClose to Caticlan is Aklan, where the traditional Filipino town of Malay is located, this

mountainous area is an ideal natural escape, lined with numerous walking paths and

forest trails that lead to beautiful Nasog Point, a famous dive site right on the north-

western edge of neighbouring Panay Island. This stunning region is also surrounded by

numerous unspoiled beaches which can be reached via hired boat or banca.

PahlePahle is one of the more popular beach areas near Nasog Point, offering good resort

areas where you could relax after a tough hike up the hills. Enjoy peaceful beach walks

when you stay in this resort area.

Hop on a bangka boat to get to the mainland

(Panay), where the province of Caticlan will

welcome you with its astonishing beauty and

natural charms. Caticlan is a haven of nature

teeming with abundant wildlife and rich

forests, making it a favorite among hikers and

bikers who want to soak up the peaceful nature

RMB 5,390 p.p.

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Included Services All fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax & fuel surcharge includedAll transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehiclesAccommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast inclAll meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included Tips

Personal expenses



Must book three months in advance

Hotel Information

Beach Paradise – PhuketOn the west coast of Phuket Island, Patong is famous for great food, shopping, and the unmissable ‘FantaSea’, a Vegas–style spectacular show with a cultural theme, only 20 minutes away.


February 2013

Phuket Kata Beach Resort Superior room 5*


6 days / 5 nights 09th Feb - 15th Feb 2013

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Bangkok - Phuket

- Flight from Beijing to Bangkok, then transfer for fl ight to Phuket.

- After arrival in Phuket, transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Phuket

Day 02: Phuket (B)

- Leisure time.

Overnight in Phuket

Day 03: Phuket (B)

- Leisure time.

Overnight in Phuket

Day 04: Phuket (B)

- Leisure time.

Overnight in Phuket

Day 05: Phuket (B)

- Leisure time.

Overnight in Phuket

Day 06: Phuket - Bangkok - Beijing (B)

- Transfer to airport for fl ight from Phuket to Bangkok, then transfer for fl ight to Beijing.

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Phi Phi Island Day TourOne day from Phuket to Phi Phi Island is very popular for tourists who don’t want to stay at Phi Phi Island.

Phi Phi Island is a part of Krabi Province, 48 km southeast of Phuket which takes about 1 hour by speedboat.

Phi Phi Island is the most popular tour destination for travellers. It is one of the most famous and beautiful

tourist destinations. It is the location of magical landscape of Maya Bay where the movie “The Beach” was

partially fi lmed.

White Water Rafting in Phang Nga

For an exciting adventure, we will take you to join

our whitewater raft trip in the Tone Paritwat Wildlife

Sanctuary located in Phang Nga province. Besides

experiencing the thrill of the rapids, you will have

the chance for elephant trekking though the tropical

rainforest and swimming in sparking waterfalls. This

trip will be an unforgettable adventure trip.

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4 days / 3 nights 21st Mar - 24th Mar 2013

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Shanghai (D)

- Take morning high-speed train to Shanghai.

- Upon arrival meet guide at the train station and transfer to hotel.

- Visit the Bund riverfront and enjoy Huangpu River cruise in the evening.


Day 02: Shanghai (B L)


- Visit the extensive and beautiful Yu Garden.



- After lunch, visit the Shanghai World Financial Center and SKY WALK

on the 100th fl oor of China’s tallest skyscraper.

- Leisure time in the evening to enjoy the best of Shanghai’s nightlife.


Day 03: Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai (B L)

- In the morning, take a short train ride to Suzhou, famous for its

Southern Chinese style canals and gardens.

- Visit the Master of Nets Garden, one of the fi nest gardens in China

and recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO

World Heritage Site.

- In the afternoon see the canals that gave Suzhou the name “The

Venice of the East.”

- At the No.1 Silk Factory see how silk is processed from the silk worm

to the fi nal woven cloth.

- Transfer to train station and return to Shanghai.


Day 04: Shanghai - Beijing (B)


- In the morning get a glimpse into both Shanghai’s glamorous past and

its equally glamorous present as a leader in style and commerce with a

visit to the former French Concession and the Xintiandi Shopping Area.

- Transfer to train station and take the high-speed train back to Beijing.

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Included Services


customary vehicles

High speed train tickets as mentioned in the program in second class





in the program



Not Included

Tips

Personal expenses


Remarks


Hotel Information

Shanghai & Suzhou by Bullet TrainThe city of Shanghai, and her neighboring cultural gem, Suzhou, make up the perfect weekend getaway. Enjoy the thrill of being whisked from Beijing to Shanghai in under 5 hours.

March 2013


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn

Shanghai The Bund Riverside Hotel Shanghai

Superior room 4*

RMB 3,390 p.p.

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3 days / 2 nights 29th Mar - 31st Mar 2013

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Xiamen (B)

- Take morning fl ight to Xiamen.

- Upon arrival, meet guide at the airport for the drive to Yongding

County (3 to 4 hours).

- Northeast of Yongding town, explore Zhengchenglou (Prince of

Tulou), Kuijulou (Palace of Tulou), Fuyulou and the smallest Tulou

building, Rushenglou.

Overnight in Yongding

Day 02: Yongding - Nanjing - Xiamen (B)

- Visit Chengqilou (Big Family Tulou).

- Drive to Nanjing County (about 1.5 hours).

- Visit Shangban Village’s Tianluokeng Hakka House, Yuchanglou

(Askew Tulou) and Taxialou (Waterworld).

- In the late afternoon, drive back to Xiamen and get refreshed.

Overnight in Xiamen

Day 03: Xiamen - Beijing (B)

- After breakfast, take a short ferry ride to the lovely island of Gulang Yu.

- Visit an old villa, watch a puppet show, and wander in gardens and

museums, enjoying the old foreign atmosphere of this historical island.

- Later in the afternoon, return to Xiamen and transfer to the airport

for the fl ight back to Beijing.

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RMB 4,999 p.p.

Incl. Taxes & Fuel

Surcharge

Fujian’s Refreshing ‘Garden on the Sea’Xiamen, southern gateway to China in Fujian Province, beckons you with its extraordinary earthen roundhouses, sea breezes and long-held traditions. Accessed by ferry, tiny Gulangyu Island will captivate you with its serenity and charm.

March 2013

Xiamen Xiamen Huaqiao Hotel Standard room 4*

Yongding Kingdom Hotel Standard room 3*+

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RMB 2,880 p.p.

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April 2013


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

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3 days / 2 nights 04th Apr - 06th Apr 2013

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing - Huang Shan

- Flight to Huang Shan and transfer to hotel.

- Enjoy downtown Huang Shan.

Overnight in Huang Shan

Day 02: Huang Shan (B L D) - Take Yungu Cable Car up the mountain.

- Enjoy the spectacular views.

Overnight in Huang Shan

Day 03: Huang Shan - Beijing (B L D)

- Watch the sunrise if the weather permits.

- Go sightseeing at Beginning-to-Believe Peak.

- Descend the mountain by the Yungu Cable Car.

- Drive to Yixian County, “Garden of Eden.”

- Visit two famous villages: Hongcun and Nanping.

- Return to Tunxi city centre and visit a well-preserved commercial street.

- After dinner, leave Tunxi for fl ight to Beijing.

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RMB 4,999 p.p.

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Surcharge

Huang Shan’s Magnifi cent GrandeurHuang Shan is a destination fi lled with breathtaking landscapes and fantastic atmosphere. The Ancient Street of Tunxi takes you back in time to the commerce and crafts of Ming and Qing dynasties.

April 2013

Huang Shan Xi Hai Hotel Standard room 4*

Huang Shan Huang Shan International Hotel

Standard room 4*

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An Eastern AdventureWhat springs to mind when you think of China? The Great Wall? The noble Terracotta Warriors? The unspeakable beauty of Hangzhou’s West Lake? Grab the chance to see them all and much more on this exciting adventure through the heart of China. A cruise on the Li River and the impressive skyline of Shanghai are some of the other stirring encounters that await you on your journey in the East.

From RMB 9,560 p.p. Incl. Taxes & Fuel Surcharge

June 2012 - March 2013

Included Services All fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax & fuel surcharge includedAll transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehicles High speed train tickets from Hangzhou to Shanghai as mentioned in the program in second classTrain Ticket from Beijing to Xi’an as mentioned in the program in soft sleeper 4 bed cabins First entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the program Accommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner)24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)

Not Included Flights to Beijing/from Shanghai

Tips

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Package rates in RMB per person in shared twin room basis

Departure dates

22nd Jun 2012/13th Jul 2012/03rd Aug 2012

24th Aug 2012/14th Sep 2012/05th Oct 2012/26th Oct 2012/16th Nov 2012

21st Dec 2012/ 11th Jan 2013/ 22nd Feb 2013/ 15th Mar 2013

Price 9560 9900 9700

Single supplement

2080 2490 2250


15 days / 14 nights Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

ItineraryDay 01: Beijing- Upon arrival, meet guide.- Visit the Olympic Green and see Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.Overnight in Beijing (Holiday Inn Express Minzuyuan, Standard room, 3*)

Day 02: Beijing (B L) - Morning visit toTiananmen Square, or the “Gate of Heavenly Peace.”- Next explore the famed Forbidden City. - Then visit the Temple of Heaven, a spectacular complex of Daoist buildings. Overnight in Beijing

Day 03: Beijing (B L)- Explore the Sacred Way and Changling Tomb.- Walk along the Badaling Great Wall (excl. cable car). Overnight in Beijing

Day 04: Beijing (B L)- Stroll the Summer Palace (excl. boat, theatre and Longevity Hill). - Explore the majestic Lama Temple. Overnight in Beijing

Day 05: Beijing - Xi’an (B )- Full day at leisure. - Transfer to the train station.Overnight on train

Day 06: Xi’an (B)- Meet English speaking local guide. - Afternoon city tour of Xi’an. - See the City Wall (excl. cycling tour) and Bell Tower. - Visit The Great Mosque of Xi’an and walk through the

Muslim quarter. - Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (excl. climb pagoda). Overnight in Xi’an (Xian Le Garden Hotel, Standard room, 4*)

Day 07: Xi’an (B L) - Departure to Terracotta Army. - See the magnifi cent Terracotta Warriors and Horses. - Return to Xi’an. - Visit Shaanxi History Museum.Overnight in Xi’an

Day 08: XI’an - Guilin (B L)- Visit Reed Flute Cave, a natural limestone cave with

brilliant lighting.- Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Guilin (Fubo Hotel, Standard room, 3*)

Day 09: Guilin - Yangshuo (B L)- Li River cruise to Yangshuo. - Arrive in Yangshuo in the early afternoon. Overnight in Yangshuo (New Century Hotel, Standard room, 3.5*)

Day 10: Yangshuo - Guilin - Hangzhou (B)- Bus transfer to Guilin airport. - Meet your tour guide at the airport. Overnight in Hangzhou (Holiday Inn Express Grand Canal, Standard room, 3.5*)

Day 11: Hangzhou (B L) - Cruise on West Lake. - Visit Lingyin Temple. - Then see Six Harmonies Temple. - Experience life on a tea plantation. Overnight in Hangzhou

Day 12: Hangzhou - Shanghai (B) - Take express train to Shanghai. - Meet English speaking local guide. Overnight in Shanghai (New Century Puxi Hotel, Standard room, 4*)

Day 13: Shanghai (B L) - Full day tour of Shanghai. - Explore the vast and beautiful Yu Garden.

- See the Jade Buddhist Temple, home to two jade statues of Buddha imported from Burma.

- Then walk along Nanjing Road, the main shopping street in Shanghai. - Enjoy a visit to the fascinating former French Concession. Overnight in Shanghai

Day 14: Shanghai (B) - Half day city tour of Shanghai.- Visit Jinmao Tower, Shanghai’s landmark superstall skyscdraper.- See Shanghai’s amazing cityscape with a walk along the Bund. - Transfer to ERA Theatre. - Relax and enjoy an acrobatic show. Overnight in Shanghai

Day 15: Shanghai (B) - Transfer to Shanghai airport. End of service

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Standard room, 4*)

Day 12: Wuhan–Shanghai (B) - After breakfast, transfer to the Railway Station of Wuhan.- Take express train to Shanghai and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.Overnight in Shanghai (New Century Puxi Hotel, Standard room, 4*)

Day 13: Shanghai (B L) - Full day tour of Shanghai. - Explore the vast and beautiful Yu Garden. - See the Jade Buddhist Temple, home to two jade statues of Buddha

imported from Burma. - Then walk Nanjing Road, the main shopping street in Shanghai. - Enjoy a visit to the fascinating former French Concession. Overnight in Shanghai

Day 14: Shanghai (B) - Half day city tour of Shanghai.- Visit Jinmao Tower, Shanghai’s landmark supertall skyscraper.- See Shanghai’s amazing cityscape with a walk along the Bund. - Transfer to ERA theatre. - Relax and enjoy an acrobatic show.Overnight in Shanghai

Day 15: Shanghai (B) - Transfer to Shanghai airport. End of service

- Meet English speaking local guide. - Embark on Yangtze cruise.

Overnight on vessel (MS Century Star, Standard room, 4*)

Day 09: Cruising (B L D) - Disembark for a visit to Fengdu Ghost City or

Shibaozhai Pagoda. - Meet with the river guide on the cruise vessel for

an informative introduction to the area.

Overnight on vessel

Day 10: Cruisiing (B L) - Pass Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. - Enjoy a shore excursion to Shennong Stream. - Board cruise vessel and pass the Western Part

of Xiling Gorge. - See the ship locks of Three Gorges Dam.

Overnight on vessel

Day 11: Yichang–Wuhan (B L) - Enjoy a shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam. - Board cruise vessel and see the eastern part of

Xiling Gorge. - Disembark in Yichang and transfer to Wuhan.

Overnight in Wuhan (Dorsett Regency Hotel,

Call of the YangtzeWhile it is common knowledge that China is a land boasting many marvelous feats of human architecture and history, it is less well known that it’s also a land of extraordinary natural beauty. See the famous sights of Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an, then jump on board the luxury Century Star vessel for a once in a lifetime cruise down the magnifi cent Yangtze River and get an authentic immersion into the rugged geological appeal of China.



Included Services and PricesAll fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax & fuel surcharge includedAll transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehicles High speed train ticket from Wuhan to Shanghai as mentioned in the program in second classTrain ticket as mentioned in the program in soft sleeper 4 bed cabinsFirst entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the program Accommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner) 24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)


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ItineraryDay 01: Beijing- Upon arrival, meet guide- Visit the Olympic Green and see Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.

Overnight in Beijing (Holiday Inn Express Minzuyuan, Standard room, 4*)

Day 02: Beijing (B L) - Morning visit to Tiananmen Square, or the “Gate of Heavenly Peace.”- Next explore the famed Forbidden City.

- Then visit the Temple of Heaven, a spectacular complex of Daoist buildings.

Overnight in Beijing

Day 03: Beijing (B L)- Explore the Sacred Way and Changling Tomb.- Walk along the Badaling Great Wall (excl. cable car).


Day 04: Beijing (B L)- Stroll the Summer Palace (excl. boat, theatre and Longevity Hill). - Explore the majestic Lama Temple.


Day 05: Beijing - Xi’an (B)- Leisure time to stroll around the Hutongs of

Beijing with their picturesque narrow streets and old courtyard houses (siheyuan).

- Night Train to Xian in soft-sleeper 4-berth cabin.

Overnight on train

Day 06: Xi’an (B)- Meet English-speaking local guide. - Afternoon city tour of Xi’an. - See the City Wall (excl. cycling tour) and Bell Tower. - Visit The Great Mosque of Xi’an and walk through the

Muslim quarter. - Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (excl. climb pagoda).

Overnight in Xi’an (Xi’an Le Garden Hotel,

Standard room, 4*)

Day 07: Xi’an (B L) - See the magnifi cent Terracotta Warriors and Horses. - Then visit Shaanxi History Museum.


Day 08: Xi’an - Chongqing - Cruise Vessel (B L)- Transfer to airport for fl ight to Chongqing


Departure dates 22nd Jun 201213th Jul 201203rd Aug 201224th Aug 201214th Sep 201205th Oct 201226th Oct 201216th Nov 2012

21st Dec 201311th Jan 201322nd Feb 201315th Mar 2013

Price 9000 8600

Single supplement 3900 3400

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ItineraryDay 01: Beijing- Upon arrival, meet guide

- Visit the Olympic Green and see Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.

Overnight in Beijing (Holiday Inn Express Minzuyuan, Standard room, 3.5*)

Day 02: Beijing (B L) - Morning visit to Tiananmen Square, or the “Gate of Heavenly Peace.”

- Next explore the famed Forbidden City.

- Then visit Temple of Heaven, a spectacular complex of Daoist buildings.


Day 03: Beijing (B L)- Explore the Sacred Way and Changling Tomb.

- Walk along the Badaling Great Wall (excl. cable car).


Day 04: Beijing (B L)- Stroll the Summer Palace.

- Explore the majestic Lama Temple.

Included Services and PricesAll fl ights as mentioned in the program in economy class, airport tax & fuel surcharge includedAll transfers mentioned in the program in air conditioned customary vehicles Train ticket as mentioned in the program in soft sleeper 4 bed cabinsFirst entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the program Accommodation in mentioned hotels in double/twin rooms with bath/shower and WC, daily breakfast incl English speaking local guide for all sightseeing & transfers mentioned in the program All meals mentioned in the program (B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner) 24 hour telephone hotline (English or German speaking)


Tips

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Remarks



Departure dates

22nd Jun 2012/13th Jul 2012/03rd Aug 2012

24th Aug 2012/14th Sep 2012/05th Oct 2012/26th Oct 2012/16th Nov 2012

21st Dec 2012/ 11th Jan 2013/ 22nd Feb 2013/ 15th Mar 2013

Price 6550 6650 6250

Single supplement

1550 1680 1250

Chinese SplendorBeijing, Xi’an and Shanghai are three of China’s most famous and popular cities, and for good reason. Each is home to an extraordinary number of attractions that are as amazing as they are varied. The Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, the proud and noble Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an and the magnifi cent skyline and highly skilled acrobatic performers of Shanghai will be at your fi ngertips. Chinese splendor awaits!


Day 05: Beijing - Xi’an (B) - Night Train to Xi’an in soft-sleeper with 4-berth cabin.

Overnight on train

Day 06: Xi’an (B)- Meet English speaking local guide.

- Afternoon city tour of Xi’an.

- See the City Wall (excl. cycling tour) and Bell Tower.

- Visit The Great Mosque of Xi’an and walk through the Muslim quarter.

- Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (excl. climb pagoda). Overnight in Xi’an (Xian Le Garden Hotel, Standard room, 4*)

Day 07: Xi’an (B L)- See the magnifi cent Terracotta Warriors and Horses.

- Then visit Shaanxi History Museum.


Day 08: Xi’an - Shanghai (B L) - Meet English speaking local guide.

- Half day city tour of Shanghai.



- Explore the vast and beautiful Yu Garden.

- Then walk along Nanjing Road, the main shopping street in Shanghai.


Tel: 0086 (0) 10 8519 8999 Hotline: 400 650 8855

www.tui.cn



Overnight in Shanghai (New Century Puxi Hotel, Standard room, 4*)

Day 09: Shanghai (B) - Half day city tour of Shanghai.

- Visit Jinmao Tower, Shanghai’s landmark supertall skyscraper.

- See Shanghai’s amazing cityscape with a walk along the Bund.

- Transfer to ERA Theatre.

- Relax and enjoy an acrobatic show.


Day 10: Shanghai (B)- Transfer to Shanghai airport.

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City of Romance - Hangzhou

With its relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty, Hangzhou is the ideal destination for a romantic getaway. Of its many alluring attractions, West Lake is probably the most visited. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this spectacular lake is surrounded by green rolling hills, winding footpaths, and lovely gardens. It is also home to Zhang Yimou’s Impression West Lake, a song and dance extravaganza that tells a well-known Chinese love story. A couple searching for a romantic setting in which to enjoy some leisure time together would have a hard time fi nding a more suitable place than Hangzhou.

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