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ROMTravel – World Cultures Tour Let our experts be your guides

Intriguing Across October 10 through 28, 2020

Feel the aura of mystery and adventure as we the Bund and the spectacular futuristic Day 18 City Tour follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo along architecture of the skyscrapers in Pudong. Visit the Jewish Refugee and the China’s Silk Road. Camels once loaded with Trip Itinerary and Highlights Shanghai Museum. Sunset cruise along the exotic goods travelled over the snow-capped Day 1 Huangpu River. Farewell Dinner. mountains and across inhospitable deserts on Individual arrivals. Day 19 Shanghai these vital arteries of trade, culture and Day 2-3Beijing Individual departures. religious exchanges between East and West. Tours of the Palace Museum, Hotels Our exciting journey starts in Beijing. the National Museum, the Mutianyu Great Beijing HiltonWangfujing 3 nights Visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Wall and the Summer Palace. Peking duck Xian Sheraton North City 4 nights Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Summer Welcome Dinner. Radisson Blu 2 nights Palace and the Temple of Heaven. Enjoy a Day 4 Beijing to Xian Houzhou 2 nights rickshaw ride along old Hutong alleyways. Visit the Temple of Heaven, tour Hutong and DH International 2 nights Fly to the ancient capital of Xian, the end of Yandai Byway. Flight to Xian. Jiayuguan Nuo Jin International 3 nights the Silk Road for Western merchants. From Day 5-6Xian Shanghai Fairmont Peace 2 nights here, visit the tomb complex of China’s first Special access to the terracotta warriors site Resource Person Emperor, guarded by its terracotta warriors. including lunch with archaeologists at the site. Sara Irwin has Other highlights include the Muslim Quarters, Visit Han and royal tombs. accompanied fourteen the Wild Goose Pagoda and Han and Tang Day 7 Xian to to Xian ROMTravel trips to dynasty tombs. Train to see the impressive Buddhist rock East Asia, including the Visit the spectacular Maijishan Buddhist carvings in the . last ROMTravel trip to caves filled with over 7,000 statues. Fly to Day 8 Xian to Kashgar Bhutan, Nepal and Kashgar, in the region once known as Chinese Flight to Kashgar. Abakh Hoja Mausoleum. Tibet. She was the Turkestan. The Id Kah and Abakh Day 9 Kashgar manager of the Asian Visit the Sunday Bazaar. Walking tour of Old Hoja Mausoleum are exquisite examples of collections at the ROM, andis now a New Town and . Dinner at a Islamic culture and architecture. In the departmental associate and working on a Uyghur home with entertainment. Sunday market discover luscious produce and research project related to the history of the Day 10 Kashgar to Turpan colourful ethnic handicrafts. Near Turpan, an Asian collections in the ROM. Sara's Flight to Turpan. Visit the Karez Well water ancient oasis on the Silk Road, view the extensive knowledge and passion for the arts supply, irrigation system and Emin Minaret. Flaming Mountains and the amazing Karez and culture of the area will enhance your underground irrigation system. Walk in a Day 11 Turpan View the Flaming Mountains, Tuyoq village enjoyment of this trip. Tuyoq village. Explore the ancient ruins of ROMTravel Coordinator Jiaohe and sample local wines. and the ruins of Jiaohe. Day 12 Turpan to Dunhuang Marion Ho is a long-time ROM volunteer, a In Dunhuang, visit the Mogao Grottoes, a past Co-Chair of ROMTravel, a past Chair of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves are Train to Liuyuan; bus to Dunhuang. Visit Shazhou Night Market. Hospitality, ROM Docents, DMV Programs decorated with delicate frescoes and lifelike, and Events, and has led previous trips to painted clay sculptures. Visit Crescent Moon Day 13 Dunhuang Visit the Mogao Grottoes, the Echoing Sand China; Southeast Asia; Maya sites in Mexico Spring, the Echoing Sand Dunes and Dune and Crescent Moon Spring. Dinner and Guatemala; and Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet. experience a sunset camel ride. At Jiayuguan, overlooking the dunes. the last frontier in China’s west, climb up the Day 14 Dunhuang to Jiayuguan “Suspended Wall”. Visit the Wei and Jin Visit Dunhuang Museum. Bus to Jiayuguan. Trip Cost Per Person underground tombs with their exquisite Day 15 Jiayuguan Double Occupancy $10,930 murals. Take the train to to view the Tour the Jiayuguan Fortress and the Single Supplement $2,630 Rainbow Park, a geological marvel with Overhanging Great Wall. sandstone mountains striped with the colours Day 16 Jiayuguan Area All quoted costs are in $ CAD. of the rainbow. Train to Zhangye to see the Danxia Geopark Trip begins at Beijing Airport (PEK). Our grand finale is in Shanghai, where (Rainbow Park). Trip ends at Shanghai Airport (PVG). International flight costs NOT included. East meets West. Contrast the fast Day 17 Jiayuguan to Shanghai disappearing alleys and markets in Old Visit the Wei and Underground Photos Shanghai to the grand colonial buildings on . Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, courtesy of Wikipedia and Tombs. Flight to Shanghai. Colegota. . A camel ride, courtesy of Marion Ho. Terms & Conditions Intriguing Silk Road Across China October 10 through 28, 2020 Trip Cost Insurance All quoted costs are in $ CAD. It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they have adequate out- Double Occupancy: $10,930 per person of-province health and trip cancellation insurance to cover changes in health or Single Supplement: $2,630 other circumstances prior to, or during, the trip. All losses suffered or additional Trip cost does NOT include international flight costs between – Beijing costs incurred associated with failure to have insurance, or to have sufficient and Shanghai – Toronto. Tour East Holidays can assist with booking flights. insurance, are the sole responsibility of the participant. Insurance purchased Trip Cost Includes through Tour East Holidays is underwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance . Group coach transfer from Beijing Airport to hotel on Day 1 for those arriving Company and First North American Insurance Company. The insurance premium is non-refundable, and exclusive for residents of . Insurance at the arrival time of the ROMTravel Coordinator. Group coach transfer from may be purchased up to the time the initial deposit is processed, or at a later time hotel to Shanghai Airport on Day 19 for those departing at the departure time of the ROMTravel Coordinator. but, if purchased later, would be subject to any changes to the premiums and/or to the participant's health or other circumstances at the time of purchase. . Porterage of one standard sized suitcase per person at the hotels. A waiver will be required if the participant does not purchase insurance from . Regional flights from Beijing – Xian; Xian – Kashgar; Kashgar – Turpan; and Jiayuguan – Shanghai. Ground transport in private air-conditioned coach for Tour East Holidays. Ontario taxes are included in the quoted costs. The costs quoted are subject to change until the insurance policy is issued. Deluxe is all- transfers/excursions as per itinerary. Trains and boats as per itinerary. inclusive health and cancellation. . Shared accommodation in double occupancy room with private facilities and free WiFi access (in China, there is no access to Google, YouTube or Yahoo). Based on accommodation in double occupancy room (Ontario tax included) . Meals: Buffet breakfast daily, 15 lunches and 9 dinners, including choice of Age Cancellation Only Deluxe Age Cancellation Only Deluxe water, coffee, tea, soft drinks or local beer. Bottled water daily on the bus. To 59 $723.00 $830.00 70-74 $1,065.00 $1,527.00 Welcome and Farewell dinners with wine. 60-64 $786.00 $1,007.00 75-79 $1,331.00 $1,829.00 . All visits, entrance fees, speakers’ fees and events as per itinerary. All taxes 65-69 $895.00 $1,158.00 80-84 $1,587.00 $2,405.00 and tips for all goods and services, drivers, hotel, restaurant and guiding staff For single accommodation, more coverage options and complete coverage related to the basic trip; all hotel and local taxes. details, limitations and exclusions, please contact Tour East Holidays. . Services of a Resource Person, a ROMTravel Coordinator, a National Travel Royal Ontario Museum Responsibility Agency Escort, English-speaking local guides and Tour East Holidays. Neither the Royal Ontario Museum nor the Department of Museum Volunteers . Pre-trip orientations; post-trip reunion. A travel handbook. of the Royal Ontario Museum, or any member thereof, assumes any Not Included responsibility for the financing, arranging or the conducting of the trip, nor . International flight costs. Fuel surcharges. Internet access outside the hotels. shall be liable for damages or loss to person or property that might occur in . Items of a personal nature, e.g., laundry, telephone calls. connection with this trip however arising, whether by negligence or . Airline baggage or video camera fees, if any. China visa fees. otherwise, and whether or not a member of the Royal Ontario Museum . Meals, snacks, beverages, and other services unless specified. Additional staff or the Department of Museum Volunteers accompanies the trip. The meals and accommodations due to delays. Emergency evacuation costs. applicant by applying to join the trip hereby agrees to this limitation of . Trip cancellation and out-of-province health insurance. liability on the part of the Royal Ontario Museum, the Department of Costs Museum Volunteers or any member thereof. All costs quoted herein are based on rates, fees and taxes as of May 23, 2019. Responsibility and Jurisdiction Costs are subject to change without notice. Should trip costs increase, Tour East Tour East Holidays and their agents act only as agents for the passengers with Holidays (as per TICO regulations) reserves the right to increase the cost respect to services supplied to passengers by others, including but not limited to accordingly up to a maximum of 7%. Tour East Holidays reserves the right to transportation, hotel and restaurant services, on the express condition that they substitute itineraries, hotels, airlines or vessels due to conditions beyond their are not liable for any failure in such services, or injury, loss or damage, delay or control. Any change to itinerary will not result in eligibility for a refund. inconvenience arising out of or in connection with any defect in any vehicle or ROM Membership Requirement any act, omission, accident or error in providing such transportation, hotel, Participants must be members of the Royal Ontario Museum. For a full list of restaurant or other services. There is no refund for unused portions of the trip. membership levels and benefits, visit rom.on.ca/membership. Only one person In case of an accident occurring during the land portion of any trip, the passenger per room must be a member. must submit any claim therefore only to the competent judicial authorities of the jurisdiction where such accident occurred, to be determined exclusively in Deposits and Final Payment accordance with the laws of such jurisdiction. By accepting the coupons and An initial non-refundable deposit of $1,550.00 per person is required at tickets and utilizing the services, the passenger agrees that neither the Royal the time of booking. A second non-refundable deposit of $3,000.00 is due on Ontario Museum nor Tour East Holidays nor any affiliated or subsidiary April 10, 2020. The balance of payment, $6,380.00, and single supplement of companies or representatives shall be liable for any loss, injury or damage to the $2,630.00, if applicable, are due on July 20, 2020. passenger or belongings or otherwise in connection with any accommodations, Reservations transportation or other services or resulting directly from any occurrences As the number of participants is limited, reservations should be made as soon as beyond its control including breakdown in equipment, strikes, theft, delay or possible. In the event of over-subscription, a waiting list will be maintained. cancellation or changes in itinerary or schedules, etc. Tour East Holidays and its Physical Limitations or Disabilities agents reserve the right to refuse to accept or to retain any person as a member of Any physical limitation or disability requiring special attention or treatment must this trip for any reason. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all of the trip or be reported when reservation is made or when it occurs, if later. ROMTravel, portions thereof. All trip services including, but not limited to hotel Tour East Holidays and/or its agents reserve the right to decline to accept or to accommodations, restaurants, guide services and transportation are furnished by retain anyone who may in their sole judgment require care and attention independent contractors. Living standards and practices at the destination and the beyond that which can be provided. standards and conditions there with respect to the provision of utilities, services Cancellations and accommodation may differ from those found in . All cancellations must be made in writing to Tour East Holidays. All payments Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc. are non-refundable. No refunds will be given for payments made or unused TICO Registration # 67531472 services. Organized by ROMTravel for Documents The Department of Museum Volunteers A passport valid for six months after the return date is required. It is the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada individual participant’s responsibility to ensure proper visas or affidavits. Neither Tour East Holidays nor ROMTravel is responsible for missing or incorrect travel ROMTravel is organized by the Royal Ontario Museum’s Department of documents. Entry to another country may be refused even if the required Museum Volunteers to provide support for the Museum. information and travel documents are complete. For further information, contact: ROMTravel values your Privacy Marion Ho, ROMTravel Trip Coordinator Your contact information will be published in the Trip Handbook unless you Phone: 416.586.8034 E-mail: [email protected] advise NOT to do so. It is for the sole use of trip participants, ROMTravel and the travel agency, and will not be shared with anyone else. Steve Hope, Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc. Phone: 416.929.0888 ext. 2236 or 1.877.578.8888 Fax: 416.929.8295 E-mail: [email protected]

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