The document provides information about an upcoming 10-day trip to Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai from March 12-21, 2012, including a detailed itinerary, descriptions of attractions and activities, accommodation and transportation details, optional tours, and testimonials from past participants. Registration requires submitting forms and a deposit by certain deadlines, with the final payment due by January 11th and Chinese visa applications due by February 1st.
3. 10 Days Beijing, Hangzhou & Shanghai
See the Imperial, Scenic and New China
4. How to Get There
More than 30 flights per day from North
America to China.
Direct flights include: United, Northwest,
China Southern, China Eastern and Air
China.
5. Tentative Flight Schedule
Departure
Arrival Departure /
Date Departure / Arrival City Flight Number
Date Arrival Time
March March Delta Airlines
San Antonio / Detroit 12:58 PM / 5:22 PM
12, 2012 12, 2012 DL 5830
March March Delta Airlines
Detroit / Beijing 8:00 PM / 10:31 PM
12, 2012 13, 2012 DL 189
March March Delta Airlines
Shanghai / Atlanta 4:35 PM / 5:10 PM
21, 2012 21, 2012 DL 228
March March Delta Airlines
Atlanta / San Antonio 8:51 PM / 10:38 PM
21, 2012 21, 2012 DL 1630
6. Chinese Visa
Visa is required
Visa can be obtained through:
Chinese Consulate –OR—
Asia Getaway Inc Visa
Processing Service CHECKLIST
Submission deadline- Application
Form
February 1, 2012 Original
Passport
1 passport
photo
$200.00
8. Health Requirement
No special vaccinations are required
Travelers should bring any special
medications or prescriptions
9. Luggage & Customs Regulations
One checked bag of 44 lbs or less is
allowed when traveling within China
One piece of carry-on luggage is allowed
Alcohol and cigarettes, cameras, and tape-
recorders can be brought into China
Liquor must be checked in
Reasonable amount of currency (up to
$5000)
10. Currency
Chinese currency is called Renminbi
(RMB) "The People's Currency". The
popular unit of RMB is yuan.
Exchange rate 1 US dollar = 6.35 yuan
RMB
11. Accommodations
5 star hotels
Equipped with hair dryer, phone,
safe, necessary amenities,
English Channel TV, mini bar.
Even come with slippers and
umbrellas!
12. Electrical
Throughout China 220 volt/50 cycle is used
Some hotels are wired for use of 110 electrical
appliances or will provide an adapter
Most hotels have a hair-dryer in each room
Bag & Baggage, Target, Radio Shack have
adapters and converters
15. Food & Taste of Local Cuisine
• Breakfast – all breakfasts will be full
international buffet style (includes:
eggs, meats, coffee, tea, juice,
breads, fruit, cereal etc.).
• Lunches and dinners arranged in
Chinese family style at local
restaurants.
Dumpling
• One soft drink or beer included during
meal.
• Refills, coffee, tea is not included with
Chinese meals.
17. Tour Guide
Bilingual Tour Guides
Extensive experience
The top winner of local
guides in Zhejiang province
18. Program
10 Days China Discovery Tour
Beijing / Hangzhou / Shanghai
March 12-21, 2012
19. Itinerary
Day 1 (Mar 12): Depart from your gateway to Beijing.
Day 2 (Mar 13): Arrive in Beijing. Meet and transfer to hotel. Express
check-in and rest before next day’s activities.
Day 3 (Mar 14): Morning, visit the Summer Palace and Pearl
Workshop. Afternoon tour of Tiananmen Square and
Forbidden City. Evening, enjoy a famous Peking
Duck dinner. (B/L/D)
Day 4 (Mar 15): This morning, join the locals in their morning
exercises followed by a visit to the Temple of Heaven,
Cloisonne Factory and Sacred Road of the Ming
Tombs. Lunch at the Jade workshop and then climb
the Great Wall. On the way back, we will pass by the
2008 Olympic Sites. (B/L/D)
20. Itinerary (Con’t)
Day 5 (Mar 16): Fly to Shanghai and transfer by bus to Hangzhou.
Visit Hangzhou’s Economic Development Zone to see
the future of China. (B/L/-)
Day 6 (Mar 17): Visit Lingyin Temple, the West Lake, and taste the
world famous Dragon Well tea. (B/L/D)
Day 7 (Mar 18): Travel by bus to Shanghai. Free time in the afternoon.
Optional Traditional Chinese Reflexology. Optional
ERA-Intersection of Time by Cirque du Solei. (B/-/-)
Day 8 (Mar 19): Explore Shanghai by visiting the Bund, silk weaving
workshop, Yuyuan Garden and shopping at the Bazzar.
Optional Evening Cruise on Huangpu River. (B/L/D)
Day 9 (Mar 20): Full day free to explore Shanghai or join the optional
Watertown Tour to Fengjing. Farewell dinner. (B/-/D)
Day 10 (Mar 21): Transfer to airport for your flight home. Optional
Maglev Train ride. (B)
22. Summer Palace
Summer Palace, an
UNESCO site and
ancient royal resort.
"Garden of Nurtured
Harmony”.
23. Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square was
built in 1651, is the
largest public square in
the world.
Forbidden City is the
largest and most
complete Imperial palace
in the world, which was
built in 1406.
24. Peking Duck Dinner
Peking Duck is a famous dish from Beijing that has been
prepared since the imperial era, and is now considered
one of China’s national foods.
25. Morning Exercise &
Temple of Heaven
Learn Tai Chi and other
morning exercise with
the locals.
Temple of Heaven was
built in 1420. It was
the temple where
emperors prayed for
good harvest.
26. Sacred Way
Alongside the Sacred Way are 18 pairs of marble figures
over 500 years old that guard the Ming Tombs.
27. Great Wall
The only man made
object can be seen
from the moon.
Spans over 5,500 miles
Construction begun
over 2,000 years ago
during the Qin Dynasty.
One of the 7 World
Wonders
Approximately 45
minutes ride from the
city.
28. Olympic Sites
Beijing National Stadium
(Bird’s Nest)
Beijing National Aquatics
Center (Water Cube)
31. Lingyin Temple & West Lake
Lingyin Temple is a Buddhist
Temple. It is one of the largest
and wealthiest Buddhist temples in
China and contains numerous
pagodas and Buddhist grottoes.
West Lake is a fresh
water lake famous for
its picturesque
landscape.
32. Longjing Tea Plantation
Longjing means, "Dragon Well.“ According to
legend, the Dragon Well was discovered in
about 230AD.
Participate in a Tea Ceremony and learn about the
benefits of Green Tea
34. Yuyuan Garden & the Bund
Yuyuan Garden is one of
the China’s finest
examples of Ming
Dynasty architecture and
gardens. It is one of the
four best garden in China.
The Bund - The
birthplace symbol of
Shanghai. It is China’s
most famous waterfront
lined with buildings from
the 1930’s.
35. Silk Weaving Workshop
Silk weaving is an
age-old handicraft
industry in China. At
the Silk Weaving
workshop, you will
see the entire process
of produce silk from
silkworm.
41. Traditional Chinese Reflexology (Optional)
Traditional Chinese reflexology is the ancient art of healing by
working pressure points on the feet corresponding to different
parts of the body. It helps unblock these pathways by ridding
the body of toxins and improving blood circulation. (USD 36
per person)
43. Huangpu River Cruise (Optional)
The cruise gives you a fantastic nighttime view of the
Shanghai skyline and an unforgettable impression of
Grand Shanghai! (USD 38 per person)
44. Fengjing Ancient Watertown (Optional)
Enjoy the beautiful and natural scenery of this small town. You
will also visit the Old Street Long Corridor and the ancient drama
stage. (USD 43 per person)
45. Maglev Train (Optional)
This bullet train travels at a top
speed of 431 kilometers per-hour.
It takes only 7 minutes and 20
seconds to cover 30-kilometer
trip, which currently takes 30 to
40 minutes by driving. (USD 22
per person)
46. Best Buy in China
Pearl, Jade, Cloisonne, and Silk.
47. About Asia Getaway
Established in 1997, Asia Getaway is
highly specialized in designing and
operating travel programs for
business, professional and special
interest groups. Whether you are an
association looking for an appealing
venue for your next conference, a
company wishing to network with
similar business colleagues overseas,
or a travel agent booking a senior
group, Asia Getaway's experts have
the experience and the contacts to
make your journey successful.
50. Testimonials
―The Chamber's trip to China was the experience of a lifetime! Firsthand
experience gave me an understanding of the country that I never could have
gained from just reading about it. I had some reservations about traveling to a
communist country where I had no comprehension of the language, but the
Chamber staff managed everything beautifully -- from the hotels to the
restaurants to a VIP experience at the Shanghai Expo. The trip also offered an
amazing 10-day opportunity to get to know my fellow San Antonio travelers better,
creating lasting friendships that have been enhanced with several China Traveler
reunions since we returned.‖
-Cathy Garison, 2010 China Participant
"The chance for us to take our teenage son to China was an opportunity of a
lifetime...and memories were made that we will cherish forever. The entire
experience was fabulous! The accommodations and cuisine were exquisite and
every detail of the tour was flawlessly executed. Our expert guides taught us
about imperial China as we toured ancient sites in Beijing and later showed us the
amazing economic growth that is underway in Shanghai and Hangzhou. We even
climbed to the top of the Great Wall...now that is a special family memory! You
don't want to miss this unique opportunity to visit China...it is truly amazing!"
-David, Paula and Michael McGee, 2011 China Participants
52. STEPS TO REGISTER:
• Complete Registration Form, $250 deposit
• Submit photocopy of passport
• Submit travel insurance to Asia Getaway
• Submit Chinese Visa Application with
photos, payment & passport by February 1
53. IMPORTANT DEADLINES TO REMEMBER:
• Wednesday, January 11th – payment in full
• Wednesday, February 1st – visa deadline
• Monday, February 13th – optional tours
Notes de l'éditeur
Complete Registration Form (must sign 3rd page consent form); registration form must be accompanied by deposit or payment in full Submit photocopy of passport needs to have at least 6 months validity from date we travel. If your passport expires before September 25th, 2011, you will need to renew your passport Submit travel insurance to Asia Getaway; comprehensive package that offers trip cancellation coverage, emergency medical, baggage loss, etc. Prices vary based on age bracket you fall in; whether you’re paying member or non-member price, single occupancy, busn class upgrade. Recommend you purchase biz pack if you think you may have to cancel for business reasons. Submit and pay for your insurance within 14 days after your first trip payment (deposit or full). Submit Chinese Visa Application with 2 passport size photos (2 x 2) & passport (passport photos for $12 at Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, etc.)
Expect to be without your passport for about 30 days from the day you sumbit it. Usually takes only about 2-3 weeks