Conway Area Chamber of Commerce: Explore China

FEATURING

Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou

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Conway Area Chamber of Commerce invites its members

F E AT U R I N G

and the public, along with their its history and beautiful sites and

Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou

its economic growth. Attendees

The Chamber is partnering with Citslinc International,

will explore ancient and modern

who for nearly 30 years, has made it possible for

families, to learn more about China,

sites in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou

Chambers to experience China at an exceptional price.

Each year, Citslinc helps more than 10,000 travel

and Hangzhou as well as business

to China. You may travel with confidence as you

systems throughout China.

enjoy one of the world’s most vibrant nations.

Learn mo

Enjoy shopping and • Beijing Touring • Tian An Men Square sightseeing!

• Temple of Heaven • The Forbidden City • Summer Palace • China Economic Briefing

at a FREE Pre-Tour Briefing!

• Sacred Way of Ming Tomb

In April, a free Pre-Tour Briefing with special guest Citslinc International President Leo Liu will be held.

The Briefing is for anyone interested in receiving

• Hangzhou

additional details or for those with questions.

• The Great Wall

• West Lake Cruise • Lingyin Temple

Monday, April 25 – 5:30 pm

• Shanghai City Tour

Conway Area Chamber of Commerce*

• The Bund • Garden of the Mandarin Yu • Pearl Farm • Jade Factory

900 Oak Street Attendees must RSVP to GetSmart@ConwayArkansas.org or by calling 501.327.7788. * Location is subject to change based on briefing attendee size.

Exceptional price of only

$2,099*

Trip price includes: (based on double occupancy) (based on double oc-

TRIP PRICE INCLUDES:

cupancy) AVAILABLE OPTIONAL UPGRADES

• Round trip international airfare from San Francisco • Inter-Air Beijing/Shanghai

Single hotel room occupancy for the entire trip is available for an additional $500. This amount should be added to the cost of the trip for those requesting single occupancy.

• Five and four star hotel accommodations (Seven nights in Five Star Hotels)

An upgrade to business class on the roundtrip international flights is available for an additional $5,000 per person.

• 20 meals • Comprehensive sightseeing

*NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:

• Deluxe tour buses for transportation

• Round trip airfare to the San Francisco International Airport

• Professional Tour Manager

• Passport application fee

• Fluent English-speaking tour guides

• Visa application fee

• Fees for all tour attractions • Baggage handling • Airport tax and the air fuel surcharge

• One time gratuity amount of $25 (bring American cash) • Additional optional travel insurance in case of cancellation (contact your local travel agent) • Optional tours

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HELPFUL INFORMATION There are very few ATM machines; however, travelers checks and credit cards are widely accepted.

Weather information in China

Questions about bringing items back from your trip

weather.com

cbp.gov

What you can and cannot bring on an airplane

Official site of the Chinese Embassy in the U.S., additional visa information

tsa.gov/travelers

china-embassy.org

International travel information, including information about passports

Information on health issues while traveling overseas

travel.state.gov

cdc.gov/travel

• Airport tax and the air fuel surcharge

travel agent) • Optional tours

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DAY 1 • Friday, October 21 • San Francisco to Beijing Board an afternoon flight by 1:55 p.m. to Beijing. Your adventure begins as you fly trans-Pacific aboard a wide cabin jetliner. Cross the International Dateline.

DAY 2 • Saturday, October 22 • Beijing Arrive in Beijing, the Capital of China, at 6:00 p.m. You will be met by your local tour guide at the airport. Transfer to the King Wing Hotel.

DAY 3 • Sunday, October 23 • Beijing Visit the Tian An Men Square, the largest square in the world, and the Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 A.D. Sightseeing includes the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace.

DAY 4 • Monday, October 24 • Beijing Excursion to the Great Wall. The 4,000-mile long and 2,000-year-old construction is said to be the only man-made structure visible by naked eye from the moon. Visit the Ming Tombs before enjoying Roasted Beijing Duck Dinner.

DAY 5 • Tuesday, October 25 • Beijing/Shanghai/Suzhou Morning flight to Shanghai and trip to Suzhou. Evening dinner show with traditional Chinese Music.

Spend the night in the Wealth Center Hotel.

DAY 6 • Wednesday, October 26 • Suzhou/Hangzhou Morning sightseeing to the centuries old Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill and Hanshan Temple. Visit the National Embroidery Institute to see silk embroidery, an important local craft with 1,000 years of history. Afternoon journey to Hangzhou with a visit to the Economic Development Zone. Spend the night in the Regal Hotel.

DAY 7 • Thursday, October 27 • Hangzhou/Shanghai Morning boat cruise on West Lake with relaxing stopover at jewel-like pagodas and tea houses.

Visit the centuries old Lingyin Temple followed by an afternoon trip to Shanghai. Check in the Guangdong Hotel for two nights.

DAY 8 • Friday, October 28 • Shanghai Sightseeing includes the Yu Garden, a maze of marvelous pavilions, ponds, rocky works and over arching trees, and the famous waterfront park Bund. Followed by a business visit to the Pudong Economic Development Zone.

DAY 9 • Saturday, October 29 • Shanghai/San Francisco Enjoy the final time in China as you choose. Depart by 5:15 p.m. for San Francisco where you will arrive at 11:55 a.m. on the same day. *Itinerary subject to change

Deadline for final payment

Tuesday July 19

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What you can and cannot bring on an airplane

Official site of the Chinese Embassy in the U.S., additional visa information

tsa.gov/travelers

china-embassy.org

International travel information, including information about passports

Information on health issues while traveling overseas

travel.state.gov

cdc.gov/travel

IMPORTANT INFO

EXPLORE CHINA RESERVATION FORM US DEPARTURE DATE: October 21, 2011

Non-refundable deposit of $200 per person is due with the registration form.

Names must be submitted exactly as they appear on passports. Please write legibly.

Passport Name ______________________________________________________________________

Reservations will not be held

Passport Number ____________________ Date of Issuance ____________ Exp. Date ____________

without a deposit due to the

TSA SECURE FLIGHT REQUIREMENT

limited number of seats available.

Final payment must be received by the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce no later than Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Date of Birth _____ / _____ / _____ Gender q Male q Female Requesting Single Occupancy for $500 additional cost for entire trip? q Yes q No ROOMMATE’S PASSPORT NAME Passport Name ______________________________________________________________________ Passport Number ____________________ Date of Issuance ____________ Exp. Date ____________

Reservations will not be accepted

TSA SECURE FLIGHT REQUIREMENT

after this date.

Date of Birth _____ / _____ / _____ Gender q Male q Female

After July 19, 2011, cancellations must be in writing and will cost $500 per person due to fees imposed by the airline.

On or after departure date, no cancellations will be accepted and no refunds granted. We suggest you acquire travel insurance, which would cover such a loss.

CONTACT INFO Your Address _______________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State _________________ ZIP ______________ Email Address ______________________________________________________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT Name _______________________________________

Phone Number _______________________

PAYMENT INFO Enclosed please find a deposit check in the amount of $ _________ ($200 per person) to secure reservations for _______# of people.

Return Explore China Registration Form and $200 non-refundable deposit to:

Make checks or money orders payable to Conway Area Chamber of Commerce.

Conway Area Chamber of Commerce ATTN: Kathy Wyrick 900 Oak Street Conway, AR 72032

q Visa

FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD: (select one) q Mastercard

CREDIT CARD NUMBER

q American Express

nnnn nnnn nnnn nnnn

Exp. Date ______________ Amount $ ______________ Signature _________________________________________ Today’s Date ____________

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Questions about the Explore China Trip?

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Conway Area Chamber of Commerce Kathy Wyrick PHONE 501.327.7788 EMAIL Kathy@ConwayArkansas.org GRAPHIC DESIGN COURTESY OF

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