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2009/10 LegendAsia WeBsite: www.legendasia.com.au Legend Asia committed to Hotline: 1300 838 899 delivering many happy returns on your holidays Welcome On behalf of Legend Asia and team of staff, I Extend your travel to Korea beyond China is By choosing Legend Asia, you are entrusting am proud to welcome you to our China, Hong an excellent choice. The distinct seasons and your travel arrangement in the hands of our Kong, Macau and Korea tours collections. colors of spring, summer, autumn and winter travel experts. I look forward to seeing you in show off the country of Korea at its best. The China as well as Korea soon. Travelling to China, you will be fascinated by uniqueness of culture, scenery and tradition its uniqueness of peoples, culture, landscape, further added more attractions to the tourism Kevin Yu, Director arts and world famous gourmet Chinese of Korea. cuisine. With a great variety of wonderfully diverse travel alternatives, Legend Asia has From our past experience and research from endeavored wholeheartly to offer even wider our customers, the products we offered in selection of itineraries. Our objective is to this brochure are very popular and specially enable every single Legend Asia client apart designed to cater for your needs. The whole from experiencing the charm of China can also team of staff has profound China and Korea gain the insight of fascinating life of China. traveling experience, we are ready to tailor made any itineraries for your own choice also.

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Welcome to Legend Asia 1 KOREA Contents Page 2 Free & Easy Package 27 About Legend Asia 3 Optional Seoul Tour/Cultural Tour 28 Tour Inclusions 4 Short Stay-Jeju Island Tour 29 Short Stay-Historical Tour 30 CHINA Korea/UNESCO World Heritage 9 Days Tour 31 Jewels of China 12 Days 5-6 Eastern Conquest & Seoul City Tour 32 Best of China 12 Days 7-8 North Korea Tours 33 Amazing China 21 Days 9-10 Dynamic China & Hong Kong 12 Days 11-12 HONG KONG $ MACAU Mystery Tibet & Yangtze River Cruise 16 Days 13-14 Hong Kong Free & Easy Tour 34 Ancient Silk Road 18 Days 15-16 Hong Kong Short Stay Package 35-36 China Essence 8 Days 17-18 Tales of Two Cities-Hong Kong & Macau 37-38 Ethnic Adventure Tour 16 Days 19-20 Golden Coast of China 14 Days 21-22 The Benefits 39 City Short Stay Packages 1/ Hotels 23-24 Frequently Asked Questions 40 City Short Stay Packages 2 25-26 Booking Form 41 Welcome Terms and Conditions 42 CHINA KOREA HONGKONG MACAU

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A.C.N 24 003 866 813 Lic No. 2TA003050 The One-stop-shop concept offers you peace of mind professional services. Legend Asia’s objective is to build a close long Legend Asia is operated by Ananda Travel Service (Aust) Pty Ltd. term relationship with our clients gaining their trust and ensure Established in 1989 Sydney Australia, Ananda Travel is an that they are getting best value of products and services. While Australian company with interest of Wing On Travel (Holdings) we are totally committed to the best in customer services, the Limited, public listed in Hong Kong. It is recognized as a quality management has also focused greatly in the enhancement of travel agent capable of providing full range of services (Out- latest resources in travel and tourism management technolo- bound & Inbound) that cater the needs of every facet of client’s gies to ensure the most effective and efficient solutions can be travel activities. provided for our clients.

With years of tour operating to Asia, our accumulative valuable Accredited Travel Association Membership experience has enlightened us to set up a wholesale department offering services to travelers who love to travel to China • IATA and Korea. In the past years, we have been awarded with • AFTA numerous prizes from the trade for our excellent performances. • ATIA • ACBC People are one of the main substances that turn a good vacation into a great one. Our office is staffed by a dedicated team of Whenever you travel, you always think of Legend Asia that will professional travel experts whose extensive Asia tourism knowl- be able to serve and deliver all your expectations with complete edge qualifies them to deliver high level of services required by satisfaction. our clients. If it happens that our products do not meet with your minds of favourites, whatever your interests, we can always design a customized special Interest Tour for your own tastes. 3 4 Legend Asia committed to delivering many happy returns on your holidays China . Hong Kong . Korea . Macau

Tour Inclusions

Air Ticket Admission/Entrance Fee A round trip economy air ticket from Sydney, Melbourne, All admission/entrance fees for daily sightseeing specified in Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth will be provided ( as applicable the itinerary are included. airlines to the itinerary), but excluding all airport taxes, fuel surcharges and security charges if any. Carrier we suggest are Transfers SQ, MU,CA,QF, CX, VS & ZG All transfers between airports/stations/piers and your hotels in each city including daily sightseeing from day of your arrival Hotel Accommodation until day of departure. Tour fare is based on twin sharing in 4 stars or 5 stars hotel accommodation except to certain remote areas where local National Tour Escort tourist class hotels will be arranged. Single supplement applies With a minimum of 15 persons for each China tour, we will pro- for travelers using single rooms. Legend Asia is endeavoured vide our National Tour Escort accompany the group throughout to accommodate clients in those hotels listed in the brochure, the duration of your stay and cater for all your personal needs in however, we reserve the right to substitute hotels in similar association with the English speaking local tour guides. or upgrade to higher class if the hotels in the brochure are not available. Domestic Transportation All China and Korea internal transportation associated with the Meals itinerary by air/boat/rail as specified. Three meals daily will be provided unless specified in the itinerary. Most of our tours include daily American/Chinese/Korean buffet breakfast served in hotels. Lunch and dinner in Chinese or Korean style are provided in selected local restaurants fully licensed to safeguard the quality and hygiene standards. 3 4 Jewels of China 12 Days Tour Code: LGA0901 I Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, Wuzhen Town, Wuxi, Shanghai

Tour Highlights DAY 03-Beijing (B, L, D) Visit an Art Ceramics Factory before we enjoy the Beijing: Forbidden City (UNESCO World Heritage), This morning, you’ll also have an opportunity to special local Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner Tian-an-men Square, Temple of Heaven (UNESCO shop at the largest Jade Center of Asia. The high- and the traditional Tang Dynasty Singing and World Heritage), the Great Wall (UNESCO World light today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall Dancing Show in the evening. Heritage and One of Eight World Wonders), the at Juyongguan Pass. More than 12,000 Kilometers Ming Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage) , Summer in total, the Great Wall is the most famous image DAY 06-Xian (B, L, D) Palace (Imperial Garden, UNESCO World Heritage), of China throughout the world. After lunch, see Visit the Shanxi Provincial Historical Museum in 2008 Summer Olympic Stadiums, Chinese Acro- skilled artisans at work at a Cloisonné Factory. the morning. Enjoy a local special noodle lunch batic Show, Peking Roast Duck Fine Dinner Then go to the Ming Tombs and visit the Changling and watch Noodle Making Performance. After Xian: Ancient City Wall and Gate, Big Wild Goose Exhibition Hall. Return to city, walk along the New lunch visit the Ancient City Wall which is not only Pagoda, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum Qianmen Street and have a outside view of the the most complete city wall that has survived (UNESCO World Heritage and the Eighth World beautiful Bird’s Nets and Water Cube up close. Af- in China, but also one of the largest and most Wonders), Shannxi Provincial Historical Museum, ter dinner, attend a superb performance of Chinese complete ancient military defense systems in the Tang Dynasty Dancing and Singing Show, Dump- Acrobatic Show. world. Then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the ling Banquet. symbol of the city. It is said to have been built to Hangzhou: West Lake, Yellow Dragon Cave, DAY 04-Beijing (B, L, D) house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected Dragon Well Tea Factory In the morning tour to the exquisite Summer by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang, the key figure in Wuzhen Town: Ancient Water Front Town Palace (Imperial Garden), the largest ancient (Journey to the West.) (UNESCO World Heritage) preserved garden in China and a former sum- Wuxi: Turtle Head Peninsular Park, Liyuan Garden mer resort for Emperors with a boat ride on Lake DAY 07-Xian- Hangzhou (B, L, D) Shanghai: the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Kunming (weather permitting). A shopping visit to Fly Xian for Hangzhou this morning. Hangzhou is Road, Shanghai Museum a Silk Carpet Shop followed by lunch. You’ll have a city with a rich history and culture. Marco Polo your afternoon free to explore the city by yourself. described this place as “the most beautiful and DAY 01-Australia- Beijing You may choose to join our optional Experience the magnificent city in the world”. Upon arrival, take Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Your Hutong Life Tour: a special journey exploring the the boat cruise on the magnificent West Lake, the tour guide will greet you at the airport and then ancient Beijing Alley District by a pedi-cab, plus symbol of the city. In the afternoon, continue your transfer to your deluxe hotel for a good rest. a visit to a local family and a local market; or just tour to visit the Yellow Dragon Cave, and taste the pace yourself in the Wang-fu-jing Business Street, well-known Dragon Well Tea at the No.1 tea plan- DAY 02-Beijing (B, L, D) also called Gold Street. With hundreds year of tation. Enjoy local cuisine dinner in the evening. history, it is the best place to capture the historical Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a and modern cultures of Beijing. Today’s dinner will period of 800 years. Start your city tour with a visit DAY 08-Hangzhou- Wuzhen be on your own. to the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square Town- Wuxi (B, L, D) in the world. Next stop is the Forbidden City. This Coach to Wuzhen Town, a quiet water town with complex, the largest and most intact conglomera- DAY 05-Beijing- Xian (B, L) 1300 years history. When more and more well tion of ancient structures of the imperial palace Fly to Xian in the morning. Xian was the first Chi- known small water towns in south of Yangtze ever built in the world. In the afternoon, continue nese city opening up its doors to the world during River. In the afternoon, coach transfer to Wuxi, a your tour to the Temple of Heaven, which was the Tang Dynasty. Over a period of more than 2000 unique water village and a pearl situated in the used by Emperors to offer sacrifices to heaven years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties. center of China’s Yangtze Delta. Wuxi is famous and pray for good harvest in ancient times. In the Upon arrival, you will go to visit the Terra Cotta for its landscapes which there are truly something evening, enjoy a fabulous Peking Roast Duck Ban- Warriors and Horses Museum, sightseeing the to marvel at. Your tour start with a visit to the quet. Back to hotel for rest or attend an optional attached life-sized defending army to the first beautiful Turtle Head Peninsular Park, where you energetic show-- “Legend of Kung-fu” at your own emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. It is regarded as can enjoy the beauty of the Lake Tai, the largest expense. “the eighth wonder of the world” and among the fresh water lake in China. Then visit the Liyuan top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Garden with its pavilions, corridors, and cause

5 6 A super value trip to see most of the must see treasures of China including amazing world wonders UNESCO world heritages, ancient imperial capitals, charming water town, beautiful garden city and dynamic metropolis in the least amount of time

ways at the lake side, is exquisitely designed and Deluxe Hotel Accommodations harmonious in color. Visit the Freshwater Pearls Beijing – Jade Palace Hotel vvvvv Farm before we taste delicious local cuisines Xian – Grand New World Hotel vvvv served for your dinner today including Wuxi Pork Hangzhou – Red Star Culture Hotel vvvv Ribs. Wuxi – Harbor Hotel vvvv Shanghai – Holiday Inn Downtown vvvv DAY 09-Wuxi- Shanghai (B, L, D) After breakfast, return to Shanghai, the modern metropolis and commercial center of China. Upon arrival, start your memorable tour of Shanghai by walking along the famous Bund, a mile-long Beijing (Arrival) stretch along the Huangpu River. Lined by the colonial architectures of European design, this area is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days. Continue to visit the Ming Dynasty Hangzhou Yuyuan Garden which is considered to be one of Xian four greatest Chinese gardens. Our final stop will Wuxi be the bustling shopping district, Nanjing Road. LegendAsia Shanghai (Departure) After dinner you may take optional tour, the Night Cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expense

DAY 10-Shanghai (B, L) After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see the ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. After ample time admiring the numerous exhibits, you’ll be given an opportunity to shop for the highest quality Silk Goods. This afternoon, we’ll leave it Departure Date & Adult PRICE free for you at leisure. mARCH 01*, 08*, 22*

aPRIL 05^, 19^ DAY 11-Shanghai- Australia (B) Free in the morning, our tour guide will transfer mAY 03^, 17^, 31^ you to airport flight for Australia. jUNE 14*, 28*

jULY 12*, 26* DAY 12-Australia Arrive Australia in the morning filled with many AUGUST 09*, 23* wonderful memories and experience from China. SEPTEMBER 06^, 20^ OCTOBER 04^, 18^ NOVEMBER 01*,15*, 29* DECEMBER 06, 20 JANUARY 2010 03, 17 FEBURARY 2010 07, 21 Twin $2725, Single Supplement $625, Land $1975, *Add $160, ^Add $310 5 6 Best of China 12 Days Tour Code: LGA0902 I Beijing, Xian, Guilin Yangshuo, Shanghai COMPREHENSIVE TOUR 17 DAYS Tour Code: LGA0802C

Tour Highlights The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing DAY 05- Beijing, Xian (B, L, D) Beijing: Forbidden City (UNESCO World Heritage), Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass. More than 12,000 Fly to Xian in the morning. Xian was the first Chi- Tian-an-men Square, Temple of Heaven (UNESCO Kilometers in total, the Great Wall is the most fa- nese city opening up its doors to the world during World Heritage), the Great Wall (UNESCO World mous image of China throughout the world. After the Tang Dynasty. Over a period of more than 2000 Heritage and One of Eight World Wonders), the lunch, see skilled artisans at work at a Cloisonné years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties. Ming Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage) , Summer Factory. Then go to the Ming Tombs and visit the Upon arrival, you will go to visit the Terra Cotta Palace (Imperial Garden, UNESCO World Heritage), Changling Exhibition Hall. Return to city, walk Warriors and Horses Museum, sightseeing the 2008 Summer Olympic Stadiums, Chinese Acro- along the New Qianmen Street and have a outside attached life-sized defending army to the first batic Show, Peking Roast Duck Fine Dinner view of the beautiful Bird’s Nets and Water Cube emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. It is regarded as Xian: Ancient City Wall and Gate, Big Wild Goose up close. After dinner, attend a superb perform- “the eighth wonder of the world” and among the Pagoda, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum ance of Chinese Acrobatic Show. top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. (UNESCO World Heritage and the Eighth World Visit an Art Ceramics Factory before we enjoy the Wonders), Shanxi Provincial Historical Museum, special local Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner Tang Dynasty Dancing and Singing Show, Dump- and the traditional Tang Dynasty Singing and ling Banquet. Dancing Show in the evening. Guilin: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Caves, Boat Tour on Li River. DAY 06-Xian, Guilin (B, L, D) Yangshuo: West Steet, Village Tour by sightsee- Visit the Shanxi Provincial Historical Museum in ing car, Special Home Style Recipe Lunch. the morning. Enjoy a local special noodle lunch Shanghai: the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing and watch Noodle Making Performance. After Road, Shanghai Museum lunch visit the Ancient City Wall which is not only the most complete city wall that has survived DAY 01-Australia, Beijing in China, but also one of the largest and most Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Your complete ancient military defense systems in the tour guide will greet you at the airport and then world. Then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the transfer to your deluxe hotel for a good rest. symbol of the city. It is said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected DAY 02-Beijing (B, L, D) by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang, the key figure in Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a {Journey to the West}. Fly to Guilin in the evening. period of 800 years. Start your city tour with a visit Transfer to hotel upon arrival. to the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Next stop is the Forbidden City. This DAY 04-Beijing (B, L) DAY 07-Guilin, Yangshuo (B, L, D) complex, the largest and most intact conglomera- Take a boat cruise trip from Guilin along the Li In the morning tour to the exquisite Summer tion of ancient structures of the imperial palace River for one of the finest excursions on your tour Palace (Imperial Garden), the largest ancient ever built in the world. In the afternoon, continue of China. The journey downstream to Yangshuo preserved garden in China and a former sum- your tour to the Temple of Heaven, which was offers 30 miles of breathtaking scenery. Arrive mer resort for Emperors with a boat ride on Lake used by Emperors to offer sacrifices to heaven in the so called “Global Village” Yangshuo in the Kunming (weather permitting). A shopping visit to and pray for good harvest in ancient times.In the afternoon. Free time after getting to West Street. a Silk Carpet Shop followed by lunch. You’ll have evening, enjoy a fabulous Peking Roast Duck Ban- Situated at the center of Yangshuo, West Street your afternoon free to explore the city by yourself. quet. Back to hotel for rest or attend an optional is the oldest street in Yangshuo with a history of You may choose to join our optional Experience the energetic show-- “Legend of Kung-fu” at your own more than 1,400 years. It is greatly admired by Hutong Life Tour: a special journey exploring the expense. foreigners for its simple style and courtyard-like ancient Beijing Alley District by a pedi-cab, plus setting. After dinner, you can choose to attend an a visit to a local family and a local market; or just optional program: The large-scale live perform- DAY 03-Beijing (B, L, D) pace yourself in the Wang-fu-jing Business Street, ance on the Li River--The Impression Sanjie Liu . This morning, you’ll also have an opportunity to also called Gold Street. With hundreds year of This performance expresses the beautiful scenery shop at the largest Jade Center of Asia. history, it is the best place to capture the historical of the Li River the colorful culture of the ethnic and modern cultures of Beijing. Today’s dinner will groups in Guangxi and the brave imagination of the be on your own. 7 excellent artists in China. 8 The most popular tour to China presenting you the history, culture, and nature of the Middle Kingdom! From legendary imperial cities Beijing and Xian, to picturesque landscape city Guilin, from global village Yangshuo, to modern cosmopolitan Shanghai. This is for you to unfold the best of China!

DAY 08-Yangshuo, Guilin (B, L, D) Deluxe Hotel Accommodations After breakfast, take a sightseeing car to explore Beijing – Jade Palace Hotel vvvvv the beautiful Yangshuo Local Village. Water Xian – Grand New World Hotel vvvv buffalos, rice fields, the villagers working in the Guilin – Guilin Park Hotel vvvv field and beautiful landscapes constitute a breath Yangshuo – Regency Holiday Hotel vvvv taking picture you’ll never forget. Enjoy special Shanghai – Holiday Inn Downtown vvvv local recipes lunch before returning to Guilin by coach. Continue your tour to visit the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Caves where you’ll be impressed by the fantastic Karst limestone formations. Visit Guilin Art Gallery, the only comprehensive Art Gallery in Guangxi Province. In the evening, attend a Minority Folk Dance Performance after dinner. Beijing (Arrival)

DAY 09- Guilin, Shanghai (B, L, D) This morning, transfer to airport and fly to Shang- hai, the modern metropolis and commercial center Xian of China. Your half day city tour starts by walking along the famous Bund, a mile-long stretch along LegendAsiaShanghai (Departure) the Huangpu river. Lined by the colonial architec- Guilin tures of European design, this area is the best Yangshuo place to capture the western influences of the old days. Continue to visit the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is considered to be one of four greatest Chinese gardens. Our final stop will be the bustling shopping district, Nanjing Road. After dinner you may take optional tour, the Night Cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expense Departure Date & Adult PRICE

mARCH 01*, 08*, 22* DAY 10- Shanghai (B, L) After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see aPRIL 05^, 19^ the ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. After mAY 03^, 17^, 31^ ample time admiring the numerous exhibits, you’ll jUNE 14*, 28* be given an opportunity to shop for the highest quality Silk Goods. This afternoon, we’ll leave it jULY 12*, 26* free for you at leisure. AUGUST 09*, 23* SEPTEMBER 06^, 20^ DAY 11-Shanghai, Australia (B) OCTOBER 04^, 18^ Free in the morning, our tour guide will transfer you to airport flight for Australia. NOVEMBER 01*,15*, 29* DECEMBER 06, 20 DAY 12- Australia JANUARY 2010 03, 17 Arrive Australia in the morning filled withmany wonderful memories and experience FEBURARY 2010 07, 21 from China. Twin $3165, Single Supplement $675, Land $2415, *Add $225, ^Add $390 7 6 8 AMAZING CHINA 21 Days Tour Code: LGA0903 I Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, Wuzhen Town, Wuxi, SHANGHAI, Yichang, Yangtze River Cruise, Chongqing, Guilin, Shenzhen, Hong Kong

Tour Highlights DAY 04-Beijing (B, L) water lake in China. Then visit the Liyuan Garden with Beijing: Forbidden City (UNESCO World Heritage), Tian- In the morning tour to the exquisite Summer Palace its pavilions, corridors, and causeways at the lake side, an-men Square, Temple of Heaven (UNESCO World Herit- (Imperial Garden), the largest ancient preserved garden is exquisitely designed and harmonious in color. Visit the age), the Great Wall (UNESCO World Heritage and One in China and a former summer resort for Emperors with a Freshwater Pearls Farm before we taste delicious local of Eight World Wonders), the Ming Tomb (UNESCO World boat ride on Lake Kunming (weather permitting). A shop- cuisines served for your dinner today including Wuxi Pork Heritage) , Summer Palace (Imperial Garden, UNESCO ping visit to a Silk Carpet Shop followed by lunch. You’ll Ribs. World Heritage), 2008 Summer Olympic Stadiums, Chi- have your afternoon free to explore the city by yourself. nese Acrobatic Show, Peking Roast Duck Fine Dinner Today’s dinner will be on your own. DAY 09- Wuxi, Shanghai (B, L, D) Xian: Ancient City Wall and Gate, Big Wild Goose Pago- After breakfast, return to Shanghai start your memorable da, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum (UNESCO DAY 05-Beijing, Xian (B, L, D) tour by walking along the famous Bund, a mile-long World Heritage and the Eighth World Wonders), Shanxi Fly to Xian in the morning. Xian was the capital for stretch along the Huangpu River. Continue to visit the Provincial Historical Museum, Tang Dynasty Dancing and eleven dynasties. Upon arrival, you will go to visit the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is considered to be Singing Show, Dumpling Banquet. Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, sightsee- one of four greatest Chinese gardens. Our final stop will Hangzhou: West Lake, Yellow Dragon Cave, Dragon ing the attached life-sized defending army to the first be the bustling shopping district, Nanjing Road. After Well Tea Factory emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. It is regarded as dinner you may take optional tour, the Night Cruise on Wuzhen Town: Ancient Water Front Town (UNESCO World Heritage) “the eighth wonder of the world” and among the top the Huangpu River at your own expense. Wuxi: Turtle Head Peninsular Park, Liyuan Garden archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Visit an Shanghai: the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum Art Ceramics Factory before we enjoy the special local Yangtze River Cruise: East King cruise up stream. DAY 10- Shanghai (B, L) Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner and the traditional After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see the Navigation of Three Gorges ship lock, picturesque Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show in the evening. ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. After ample time sampan ride over Shennong Stream and through Bamboo admiring the numerous exhibits, you’ll be given an op- Gorge, Fengdu Ghost City or Three Gorges Dam Project portunity to shop for the highest quality Silk Goods. This Relocation Village excursion. DAY 06-Xian (B, L, D) afternoon, we’ll leave it free for you at leisure. Chongqing: Panda House, General Stilwell Museum, Eling Park Visit the Shanxi Provincial Historical Museum in the Guilin: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Caves, Boat Tour on Li River. morning. Enjoy a local special noodle lunch and watch Yangshuo: West Street, Village Tour by sightseeing car, Noodle Making Performance. After lunch visit the DAY 11-Shanghai,Yichang (B, L, D) Special Home Style Recipe Lunch. Ancient City Wall which is not only the most complete Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport and fly to Yichang. city wall that has survived in China, but also one of the Yichang is the economic and cultural center of China’s largest and most complete ancient military defense sys- Hubei Province and serves as the starting point of your DAY 01-Australia, Beijing tems in the world. Then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Yangtze adventure. Upon arrival you are transferred to Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Your tour guide the symbol of the city. It is said to have been built to the docks and board the luxury East King cruise ship. You will greet you at the airport and then transfer to your house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected by the will have introduction on all trip events and activities deluxe hotel for a good rest. Chinese monk, Xuan Zang, the key figure in {Journey to onboard. the West}. DAY 02-Beijing (B, L, D) DAY 12-Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D) Start your city tour with a visit to the Tiananmen Square, DAY 07-Xian, Hangzhou (B, L, D) Your highly anticipated grand Yangtze River adventure the largest public square in the world. Next stop is the Fly Xian for Hangzhou this morning. Hangzhou is a city starts this morning. The cruise ship’s first stop is at Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact with a rich history and culture. Marco Polo described this Taipingxi (or Sandouping). Disembark to visit the massive conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial place as “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the Three Gorges Dam Project, which is the world’s largest palace ever built in the world. In the afternoon, continue world”. Upon arrival, take the boat cruise on the magnifi- dam, measuring 606 feet high and 6,500 feet long. your tour to the Temple of Heaven, which was used by cent West Lake, the symbol of the city. In the afternoon, Reboard later as the ship sails through Xiling Gorge, the Emperors to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good continue your tour to visit the Yellow Dragon Cave, and longest of the Three Gorges at 41 miles long and also its harvest in ancient times. In the evening, enjoy a fabulous taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea at the No.1 tea highest (4000 feet). Peking Roast Duck Banquet. Back to hotel for rest or plantation. Enjoy local cuisine dinner in the evening. attend an optional energetic show-- “Legend of Kung-fu” at your own expense. DAY 13-Yangtze River Cruise(B, L, D) DAY 08-Hangzhou, Wuzhen Town Disembark at Wushan where you’ll board small riverboat DAY 03-Beijing (B, L, D) Wuxi (B, L, D) for a leisurely ride through Shennong Stream, which Coach to Wuzhen Town, a quiet water town with 1300 offers clear running waters, picturesque rock formations, The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall and even monkeys and goat along its banks. Reboard the at Juyongguan Pass. After lunch, see skilled artisans at years history. When more and more well known small water towns in south of Yangtze River. In the afternoon, East King cruise ship as it sails through Wu Gorge, which work at a Cloisonné Factory. Then go to the Ming Tombs is famous for its quiet beauty and then passes through and visit the Changling Exhibition Hall. Return to city, coach transfer to Wuxi, a unique water village and a pearl situated in the center of China’s Yangtze Delta. Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most dramatic of the walk along the New Qianmen Street and have an outside Three Gorges. view of the beautiful Olympics stadium Bird’s Nets and Wuxi is famous for its landscapes which there are truly Water Cube. After dinner, attend a superb performance something to marvel at. Your tour start with a visit to DAY 14- Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D) of Chinese Acrobatic Show. the beautiful Turtle Head Peninsular Park, where you Today’s shore excursion will occur either at Fengdu or 9 can enjoy the beauty of the Lake Tai, the largest fresh Wanzhou Relocation Villages, largely dependent on local 10 This is a comprehensive tour of China for its amazing history, culture, landscape and nature. From Imperial City Beijing and Xian to dynamic metropolitan Shanghai and Hong Kong, from picturesque landscape city Guilin and Yangshuo to charming water town Wuzhen and Hang Zhou, plus a nature adventure on grand Yangtze River by luxury East King cruise. That is all in one goal!

river conditions. Fengdu, also called “Ghost City”, is a own. You can also choose to join one of our optional Deluxe Hotel Accommodations peculiar site that is accessed via cable car. It contains tours, either a half day or a full day city tour. Beijing – Jade Palace Hotel vvvvv numerous statues of devils and ghosts that roam the Xian – Grand New World Hotel vvvv afterworld. Wanzhou Relocation Villages were formed DAY 20-Hong Kong, Australia (B) due to the New Three Gorges Dam Project. Shore excur- Hangzhou – Red Star Culture Hotel vvvv Free in the morning, our tour guide will transfer you to vvvv sion to the village includes a visit to the Hope Elementary airport flight for Australia. Wuxi – Harbor Hotel School. Shanghai – Holiday Inn Downtown vvvv DAY 21-Australia Yangtze River – East King Cruise vvvvv DAY 15- Yangtze River Cruise / Arrive Australia in the morning filled with many wonder- Guilin – Guilin Park Hotel vvvv Chongqing, Guilin (B, L, D) ful memories and experience from China. Yangshuo – Regency Holiday Hotel vvvv Your grand Yangtze River Cruise portion of your tour Hong Kong – BP International Hotel vvvv ends upon arrival at Chongqing this morning. Chongqing is the largest industrial and commercial city in Sichuan Province. Visit the Panda House, the General Stilwell Museum and Eling Park. Enjoy famous Chongqing Hot Pot dinner in the evening and fly to Guilin in the evening. Transfer to hotel upon arrival.

DAY 16- Guilin, Yangshuo (B, L, D) Beijing (Arrival) Take a boat cruise trip from Guilin along the Li River for one of the finest excursions on your tour of China. The Yichang journey downstream to Yangshuo offers 30 miles of breathtaking scenery. Arrive in the so called “Global Vil- Xian Hangzhou lage” Yangshuo in the afternoon. Free time after getting Wuxi to West Street. Situated at the center of Yangshuo, West ChongqingLegendAsia Street is the oldest street in Yangshuo with a history of Shanghai more than 1,400 years. After dinner, you can choose to Guilin attend an optional program: The large-scale live performance on the Li River--The Impression Sanjie Liu. Shenzhen Hong Kong (Departure) DAY 17-Yangshuo, Guilin (B, L, D) After breakfast, explore the beautiful Yangshuo Local Vil- lage. Enjoy special local recipes lunch before returning to Guilin by coach. Continue your tour to visit the Elephant Departure Date & Adult PRICE Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Caves where you’ll be im- mARCH 01*, 08*, 22* pressed by the fantastic Karst limestone formations. Visit Guilin Art Gallery, the only comprehensive Art Gallery in aPRIL 05^, 19^ Guangxi Province. In the evening, attend a Minority Folk mAY 03^, 17^, 31^ Dance Performance after dinner. jUNE 14*, 28* DAY 18-Guilin, Shenzhen, Hong jULY 12*, 26* Kong (B, L) AUGUST 09*, 23* After breakfast, fly to Shenzhen which is situated immediately north of Hong Kong. In 1980s, Shenzhen grew SEPTEMBER 06^, 20^ seemingly overnight from nothing to a metropolis. Have OCTOBER 04^, 18^ a brief city tour of this modern city and then take coach to Hong Kong after lunch. Check into hotel upon arrival. NOVEMBER 01*,15* Today’s Dinner is on your own. DECEMBER 06, 20 DAY 19-Hong Kong (B) JANUARY 2010 03, 17 Hong Kong is so called the “The Pearl of the Orient” and FEBURARY 2010 07, 21 a destination that begs to be explored on tourist’s own pace. Day at leisure for shopping and explore on your Twin $4925, Single Supplement $1735, Land $4175, *Add $215, ^Add $595 9 1010 Dynamic China & Hong Kong 12 Days Tour Code: LGA0904 I Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Wuzhen Town, Hangzhou, Hong Kong

Tour Highlights DAY 03-Beijing (B, L, D) Continue to visit the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Beijing: Forbidden City (UNESCO World This morning, you’ll also have an opportunity Garden which is considered to be one of four Heritage), Tian-an-men Square, Temple of to shop at the largest Jade Center of Asia. greatest Chinese gardens. Our final stop will Heaven (UNESCO World Heritage), the Great The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing be the bustling shopping district, Nanjing Wall (UNESCO World Heritage and One Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass. More than Road. After dinner you may take optional tour, of Eight World Wonders), the Ming Tomb 12,000 Kilometers in total, the Great Wall is the Night Cruise on the Huangpu River at your (UNESCO World Heritage) , Summer Palace the most famous image of China throughout own expense (Imperial Garden, UNESCO World Heritage), the world. After lunch, see skilled artisans at 2008 Summer Olympic Stadiums, Chinese Ac- work at a Cloisonné Factory. Then go to the DAY 06-Shanghai (B, L) robatic Show, Peking Roast Duck Fine Dinner Ming Tombs and visit the Changling Exhibi- After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum Shanghai: the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing tion Hall. Return to city, walk along the New to see the ancient Chinese art, furniture and Road, Shanghai Museum Qianmen Street and have an outside view of jade. After ample time admiring the numer- Wuxi: Turtle Head Peninsular Park, Liyuan the beautiful Bird’s Nets and Water Cube up ous exhibits, you’ll be given an opportunity Garden close. After dinner, attend a superb perform- to shop for the highest quality Silk Goods. Wuzhen Town: Ancient Water Front Town ance of Chinese Acrobatic Show. This afternoon, we’ll leave it free for you at (UNESCO World Heritage) leisure. Hangzhou: West Lake, Yellow Dragon Cave, DAY 04-Beijing (B, L) Dragon Well Tea Factory In the morning tour to the exquisite Summer DAY 07-Shanghai, Wuxi (B, L, D) Palace (Imperial Garden), the largest ancient In the afternoon coach to Wuxi, a unique wa- DAY 01-Australia, Beijing preserved garden in China and a former ter village and a pearl situated in the center Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. summer resort for Emperors with a boat ride of China’s Yangtze Delta. Wuxi is famous for Your tour guide will greet you at the airport on Lake Kunming (weather permitting). A its landscapes which there are truly some- and then transfer to your deluxe hotel for a shopping visit to a Silk Carpet Shop followed thing to marvel at. Your tour start with a visit good rest. by lunch. You’ll have your afternoon free to to the beautiful Turtle Head Peninsular Park, explore the city by yourself. You may choose where you can enjoy the beauty of the Lake DAY 02-Beijing (B, L, D) to join our optional Experience the Hutong Tai, the largest fresh water lake in China. Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties Life Tour: a special journey exploring the Then visit the Liyuan Garden. Liyuan Garden, over a period of 800 years. Start your city ancient Beijing Alley District by a pedi-cab, with its pavilions, corridors, and causeways tour with a visit to the Tiananmen Square, plus a visit to a local family and a local mar- at the lake side, is exquisitely designed and the largest public square in the world. Next ket; or just pace yourself in the Wang-fu-jing harmonious in color. Visit the Freshwater stop is the Forbidden City. This complex, the Business Street, also called Gold Street. With Pearls Farm before we taste delicious local largest and most intact conglomeration of hundreds year of history, it is the best place cuisines served for your dinner today includ- ancient structures of the imperial palace ever to capture the historical and modern cultures ing Wuxi Pork Ribs. built in the world. In the afternoon, continue of Beijing. Today’s dinner will be on your own. your tour to the Temple of Heaven, which DAY 08- Wuxi, Wuzhen Town was used by Emperors to offer sacrifices to DAY 05-Beijing, Shanghai (B, L, D) Hangzhou (B, L, D) heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient This morning, transfer to airport and fly to After breakfast, take motor coach to Wuzhen times. In the evening, enjoy a fabulous Peking Shanghai, the modern metropolis and com- Town, a quiet water town with 1300 years Roast Duck Banquet. Back to hotel for rest or mercial center of China. Your half day city history. Take a paddle-wood-boat ride across attend an optional energetic show-- “Legend tour starts by walking along the famous Bund, the small water town to feel its serenity, of Kung-fu” at your own expense. a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. peacefulness, and subtle beauty.

11 12 This is a perfect tour for those who not only want to have a highlight tour of China but also want to further enhance their enjoyment with an extension tour to other parts of Asia via the oriental pearl—Hong Kong! We make it so convenient for you to explore both China and the Far East that will send you home with wider vision of horizon

In the afternoon continue your tour to Hangzhou by coach. Hangzhou is a city with a rich history and culture and was described by Marco Polo as “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world”. Upon arrival, take the boat cruise on the magnificent West Lake, the symbol of the city. Enjoy local cuisine dinner in the evening. Beijing (Arrival) DAY 09-Hangzhou, Hong Kong (B, L) This morning, continue your city tour in Hangzhou Hangzhou to visit the Yellow Dragon Cave, Wuhen Town Wuxi and taste the well-known Dragon Well Tea at LegendAsiaShanghai the No.1 tea plantation. Fly to Hong Kong in the afternoon. Transfer and check in to hotel Hong Kong (Departure) upon arrival. Today’s Dinner is on your own.

DAY 10-Hong Kong (B) Hong Kong is called the “Peral of the Orient” and a destination that begs to be explored on tourist’s own pace. Day at leisure for shopping and explore on your own. You can also choose to join one of our optional tours, Departure Date & Adult PRICE either a half day or a full day city tour. mARCH 05*, 19* aPRIL 02^, 16^, 30^ DAY 11-Hong Kong, Australia (B) mAY 07^, 21^ Free in the morning, our tour guide will trans- jUNE 04*, 18* fer you to the airport flight for Australia. jULY 02*, 16*, 30* AUGUST 06*, 20* DAY 12-Australia Arrive Australia in the morning filled with SEPTEMBER 03^, 17^ many wonderful memories and experience OCTOBER 01^, 08^, 22^ from China, NOVEMBER 05*, 19* DECEMBER 03, 17 Deluxe Hotel Accommodations JANUARY 2010 07, 21 Beijing – Jade Palace Hotel vvvvv Shanghai – Holiday Inn Downtown vvvv FEBURARY 2010 11, 25 Wuxi – Harbor Hotel vvvv Twin $3235, Single Supplement $845, Land $2485, Hangzhou – Red Star Culture Hotel vvvv *Add $115, ^Add $215 Hong Kong – BP International Hotel vvvv

11 12 Mysterious Tibet and Majestic Yangtze River Cruise 16 Days Tour Code: LGA0905 I Beijing, Lhasa, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, Xian, Shanghai

Tour Highlights DAY 03-Beijing (B, L, D) DAY 07-Lhasa (B, L, D) Beijing: Forbidden City (UNESCO World Heritage), This morning, you’ll also have an opportunity to shop A memorable tour this morning is to visit the spec- Tian-an-men Square, Temple of Heaven (UNESCO at the largest Jade Center of Asia. The highlight today tacular Potala Palace. Built in the 17th century, it took World Heritage), the Great Wall (UNESCO World is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan 7,000 workers and 1,500 artists and craftsmen more Heritage and One of Eight World Wonders), the Ming Pass. More than 12,000 Kilometers in total, the Great than 50 years to build the adjoining White and Red Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage) , Summer Palace Wall is the most famous image of China throughout Palaces. It is the largest lamasery of its type in the (Imperial Garden, UNESCO World Heritage), 2008 the world. After lunch, see skilled artisans at work at world. Surrounding Potala Palace is Barkhor Street, Summer Olympic Stadiums, Chinese Acrobatic Show, a Cloisonné Factory. Then go to the Ming Tombs and meaning “eight corners street.” Descend the palace Peking Roast Duck Fine Dinner visit the Changling Exhibition Hall. Return to city, walk to walk on this street which offers us a window into Lhasa: Potala Palace (UNESCO World Heritage, along the New Qianmen Street and have an outside Tibetan culture and allows us an opportunity to buy former home of Dalai Lama), Norbulingkha (former view of the beautiful Bird’s Nets and Water Cube up colorful ethnic handicrafts rarely seen outside of Summer Palace of Dalai Lama), Jokhang Temple, close. After dinner, attend a superb performance of Tibet. Visit Sera Monastery in the afternoon. Barkhor Market, Sera Monastery, Local Family visit, Chinese Acrobatic Show. Tibetan Dancing and Singing performance. DAY 08-Lhasa, Chongqing (B, L, D) Chongqing: Panda House, General Stilwell Museum, DAY 04-Beijing (B, L) In the morning, fly from Lhasa to Chongqing. Transfer Eling Park. In the morning tour to the exquisite Summer Palace and check in hotel upon arrival for refreshment. Yangtze River Cruise: East King cruise downstream. (Imperial Garden), the largest ancient preserved Chongqing is the largest industrial and commercial Fengdu Ghost City or Three Gorges Dam Project garden in China and a former summer resort for city in Sichuan Province. During the Second World Relocation Village excursion, picturesque sampan ride Emperors with a boat ride on Lake Kunming (weather War, it was the headquarter for Chiang Kai-Shek and over Shennong Stream and through Bamboo Gorge, permitting). A shopping visit to a Silk Carpet Shop his nationalist government and also the base for the navigation of Three Gorges Ship lock, followed by lunch. You’ll have your afternoon free Flying Tigers who made their historic flights over the Xian: Ancient City Wall and Gate, Big Wild Goose to explore the city by yourself. You may choose to “Hump” (the Himalayan Mountain Range) to Burma. Pagoda, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum join our optional Experience the Hutong Life Tour: a Visit the Panda House in the afternoon and then visit (UNESCO World Heritage and the Eighth World special journey exploring the ancient Beijing Alley the General Stilwell Museum. Enjoy famous Chong- Wonders), Shanxi Provincial Historical Museum, District by a pedi-cab, plus a visit to a local family and qing Hot Pot dinner before boarding the East King Tang Dynasty Dancing and Singing Show, Dumpling a local market; or just pace yourself in the Wang- Cruise to begin your highly anticipated grand Yangtze Banquet. fu-jing Business Street, also called Gold Street. River adventure. Shanghai: the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, With hundreds year of history, it is the best place to Shanghai Museum capture the historical and modern cultures of Beijing. DAY 09-Yangtze River Cruise Today’s dinner will be on your own. DAY 01-Australia, Beijing (B, L, D) Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Your tour Our cruise set sail from Chongqing in the morning. DAY 05-Beijing, Lhasa (B, L, D) The first shore excursion of our cruise will occurs at guide will greet you at the airport and then transfer to This morning, fly to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet your deluxe hotel for a good rest. one of two places depending on local river conditions: via Chengdu. Upon arrival, transfer and check in at Fengdu or Wanzhou Relocation Villages. Fengdu, also your hotel. To acclimatize your body for high altitude called “Ghost City”, is a peculiar site that is accessed DAY 02-Beijing (B, L, D) effect, no activities have been scheduled for the rest via cable car. It contains numerous statues of devils Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a of the day. and ghosts that roam the afterworld. Wanzhou Re- period of 800 years. Start your city tour with a visit to location Villages were formed due to the New Three the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in DAY 06-Lhasa (B, L, D) Gorges Dam Project. Shore excursion to the village the world. Next stop is the Forbidden City. This com- Your first day city tour in Lhasa start by visiting the includes a visit to the Hope Elementary School. plex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of Norbulingka, which used to be the summer residence ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in of Dalai Lama. Continue to visit one of Tibet’s holiest DAY 10-Yangtze River Cruise the world. In the afternoon, continue your tour to the shrines, the 1300-year-old Jokhang Temple, where Temple of Heaven, which was used by Emperors to pilgrims worship before the statue of the Sakyamuni (B, L, D) Enter the exciting part of your cruise journey, the offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvest in Buddha, lavishly enthroned in gold and a gift from the famous Three Gorges. The ship sails through Qutang ancient times. In the evening, enjoy a fabulous Peking Tang Dynasty of China. Visit a Tibetan’s home in the Gorge, the shortest, narrowest but most dramatic Roast Duck Banquet. Back to hotel for rest or attend afternoon, taste Tibetan homemade foods and enjoy one of the Three Gorges. Next we pass through Wu an optional energetic show-- “Legend of Kung-fu” at the Tibetan Dancing and Singing performance in the Gorge, which is famous for its quiet beauty. your own expense. evening.

13 14 A trip for adventure and nature lovers, and a journey that unfolds you an unique world of Chinese Cultural and Scenic diver- sities. A perfect combination of an exciting religious adventure to the Rooftop of the World, the Holly Land Tibet, a relaxing nature exploration by the deluxe Yangtze River Cruise and a culture and history pilgrimage to the ancient capitals Beijing & Xian and dynamic cosmopolitan Shanghai

Disembark at Wushan where you’ll board small DAY14-Shanghai (B, L) DAY 16-Australia riverboat for a leisurely ride through Shennong Stream, After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see the Arrive Australia in the morning filled with many won- which offers clear running waters, picturesque rock ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. After ample derful memories and experience from China. formations, and even monkeys and goat along its time admiring the numerous exhibits, you’ll be given an banks. Reboard the cruise ship and then sails through opportunity to shop for the highest quality Silk Goods. Deluxe Hotel Accommodations Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the Three Gorges in the This afternoon, we’ll leave it free for you at leisure. vvvvv afternoon, and will pass through the ship-lock of the Beijing – Jade Palace Hotel vvvv new three gorges dam. Lhasa – Tibet Hotel DAY 15-Shanghai, Australia (B) Yangtze River – East King Cruise vvvvv Free in the morning, our tour guide will transfer you to Xian – Grand New World Hotel vvvv DAY 11-Yangtze River Cruise / airport flight for Australia. Shanghai – Holiday Inn Downtown vvvv Yichang, Xian (B, L, D) The cruise ship will stop at Taipingxi (or Sandouping) in the morning. Disembark to visit the massive Three Gorges Dam Project, which is the world’s largest dam, measuring 606 feet high and 6,500 feet long. The cruise ship arrives in Yichang city, the destination of your cruise journey. Transfer to airport and then fly to Xian. Xian was the first Chinese city opening up its Beijing (Arrival) doors to the world during the Tang Dynasty. Enjoy the special local Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner and the traditional Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show in Xian the evening. Lhasa Yangtze River

LChongqingegendAsiaShanghai DAY 12-Xian (B, L, D) (Departure) This morning, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, he Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, sightseeing the attached life-sized defending army to the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. It is regarded as “the eighth wonder of the world” and among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Visit an Art Ceramics Factory before you enjoy a local special Departure Date & Adult PRICE noodle lunch and watch Noodle Making Performance. mARCH 08*, 22* Continue your tour to visit the Shanxi Provincial Histori- cal Museum in the afternoon. Your final stop is to visit aPRIL 05^, 19^ the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the city. It is mAY 03^, 17^, 31^ said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zing, jUNE 14*, 28* the key figure in {Journey to the West}. jULY 12^, 26^ AUGUST 09^, 23^ DAY 13-Xian, Shanghai (B, L, D) SEPTEMBER 06^, 20^ Finish up your city tour in Xian with a visit to the Ancient City Wall. Then fly to Shanghai, the modern OCTOBER 04^, 18^ metropolis and commercial center of China. Your half NOVEMBER 01*, 15* day city tour starts by walking along the famous Bund, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. Continue DECEMBER 06, 20 to visit the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is con- JANUARY 2010 03, 17 sidered to be one of four greatest Chinese gardens. Our final stop will be the bustling shopping district, Nanjing FEBURARY 2010 07, 21 Road. After dinner you may take optional tour, the Night Twin $5095, Single Supplement $1800, Land $4345, Cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expenses. *Add $430, ^Add $1205 13 14 Specially designed by our experienced travel experts, this itinerary perfectly combines the best must see destinations of China with an adventure along the legend Silk Road, a passageway through which China opened its door to the west in Han Dynasty Ancient Silk Road 18 Days and also through which Kumarajiva and Marco Polo arrived in China. This is not only about history, but also a unique experience of the Tour Code: LGA0906 I Beijing, Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jia-yu-guan, Xian, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai rich culture and great number of world heritage sites of China’s Uygur, Hui, Kazak, Turkic and other nationalities along the route

Tour Highlights DAY 03-Beijing (B, L, D) This 60-mile long bluff consists of barren red limestone Beijing: Forbidden City (UNESCO World Heritage), Tian- This morning, you’ll also have an opportunity to shop and resembles a tableau of raging flames when ignited an-men Square, Temple of Heaven (UNESCO World Herit- at the largest Jade Center of Asia. The highlight today by the afternoon sun. Your final stop today is the 5- age), the Great Wall (UNESCO World Heritage and One is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan century AD Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves located at of Eight World Wonders), the Ming Tomb (UNESCO World Pass. After lunch, see skilled artisans at work at a northeast Turpan. They are high on the cliffs of the west Heritage) , Summer Palace (Imperial Garden, UNESCO Cloisonné Factory. Then go to the Ming Tombs and visit Mutou Valley under the Flaming Mountains. Tonight World Heritage), 2008 Summer Olympic Stadiums, Chi- the Changling Exhibition Hall. Return to city have an enjoy a Minority Folklore Dance Show after a superb nese Acrobatic Show, Peking Roast Duck Fine Dinner outside view of the beautiful Bird’s Nets and Water Cube local Roast Lamb Dinner. Urumqi: Heavenly Lake (Tianchi Lake), Pastures, Kazak up close. After dinner, attend a superb performance of Yurt Home Visit, Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum, Chinese Acrobatic Show. DAY 08-Turpan, Dunhuang (B, L, D) Red Hill Park, Grand Bazaar This morning, we visit the famed Grape Valley--a park of Turpan: Ancient Ruins of Jiaohe (UNESCO World DAY 04-Beijing (B, L) vineyards and fruit groves. You’ll have a chance to sam- Heritage), Flaming Mountain, Bezeklik Thousand Bud- In the morning tour to the exquisite Summer Palace ple its renowned mare-nipple grapes, honeydew melons dha Caves, Grape Valley, Karez Underground Irrigation (Imperial Garden), the largest ancient preserved garden and wine of this region during the summer season. Then System, Minority Folklore Dancing Show, Local Special in China and a former summer resort for Emperors with a visit the Ancient Gaochang Ruins, once the prosperous Roast Lamb Dinner. boat ride on Lake Kunming (weather permitting). A shop- kingdom of 7th century. Later you visit Karez Wells – the Dunhuang: Mogao Caves (UNESCO World Heritage), ping visit to a Silk Carpet Shop followed by lunch. You’ll remarkable underground irrigation system that were first Singing Sand Mountains, Crescent Moon Lake, Unique have your afternoon free to explore the city by yourself. engineered 2,000 years ago, based on a Persian design. Dunhuang Local Singing and Dancing Show. Today’s dinner will be on your own. An overnight soft sleeper train to Dunhuang through Jia-yu-guan: Jiayu Fort, Overhanging Great Wall (time some amazing landscape of the Gobi Desert. permitting) DAY 05-Beijing, Urumqi (B, L, D) Shanghai: the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, Your silk road adventure starts today by flying from Bei- DAY 09-Dunhuang (B, L, D) Shanghai Museum jing to Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang Autonomous Arrive in Dunhuang in the morning. Visit Singing Sand Xian: Ancient City Wall and Gate, Big Wild Goose Pa- Region. The broad area of Silk Route have long been Mountains and Crescent Moon Lake in the afternoon. goda, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum (UNESCO the home of China’s Uygur, Han, Hui, Kazak, Turkic and Attend an unique Dunhuang traditional Dancing show in World Heritage and the Eighth World Wonders), Shanxi other nationalities. Visit the Xinjiang Autonomous Region the evening. Provincial Historical Museum, Tang Dynasty Dancing and Museum upon arrival and then we go to the Red Hill Park Singing Show, Dumping Banquet. to have a bird-eye view of Urumqi. Have some free time DAY 10-Dunhuang, Jia-yu-guan (B, L, D) Guilin: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Caves, Boat Tour at the Grand Bazaar to experience the real life of local An exciting tour this morning is to visit the UNESCO on Li River. Minority Dancing and Singing Show. Uighurs before you enjoy your local cuisine dinner. World Heritage Site—Mogao Caves, the world’s most Yangshuo: West Street, Village Tour by sightseeing car, important site of ancient Buddhist culture. The grottoes Special Home Style Recipe Lunch. preserve nearly a thousand years of Buddhist cave-tem- Shanghai: the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, DAY 06-Urumqi (B, L, D) ple architecture, clay sculpture, mural paintings, and Shanghai Museum A full day city tour in Urumqi today starts from a scenic drive in the morning that will take you high into the Heav- manuscripts, dating from the 5th to the 14th centuries. In afternoon, we go to Jia-yu-guan, which was considered DAY 01-Australia, Beijing enly Mountains (Mt. Tian-shan) to sightsee the Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) situated at an elevation of over 6000 ft. both the western tip of the Great Wall and the western Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Your tour guide boundary of the empire. will greet you at the airport and then transfer to your and then take a Boat Ride on Heavenly Lake and escape deluxe hotel for a good rest. into a peaceful, dream-like world. This area is home to the Kazakh people and you will visit a Local Kazakh Fam- DAY 11-Jia-yu-guan, Xian (B, L, D) ily at their yurt home. Return to city after the tour. The train arrives in Jia-yu-guan in the morning. Visit DAY 02-Beijing (B, L, D) the Jiayu Fort and the Overhanging Great Wall (if time Start your city tour with a visit to the Tiananmen Square, DAY 07-Urumqi, Turpan (B, L, D) permits). In the afternoon, take flight to Xian, the final the largest public square in the world. Next stop is the destination of your Silk Road journey. Upon arrival, visit Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact Your silk road adventure continues this morning to visit Turpan, a uighurs town set in a large oasis surrounded the Ancient City Walls which is the largest and most conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial complete ancient military defense systems in the world. palace ever built in the world. In the afternoon, continue by desert and dry mountains. The highlight of today’s sightseeing is to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the your tour to the Temple of Heaven, which was used by city. It is said to have been built to house and protect Emperors to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good Ancient Jiaohe Ruins. The impressive ruins lie in the Yar- naz Valley west of Turpan, on an island at the confluence Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan harvest in ancient times. In the evening, enjoy a fabulous Zang, the key figure in {Journey to the West}. Enjoy the Peking Roast Duck Banquet. Back to hotel for rest or of two rivers. Continue to visit the Flaming Mountain, well-known scenery in a 16th-century Chinese classics Dumpling Banquet dinner and Tang Dynasty Singing and attend an optional energetic show-“Legend of Kung-fu” Dancing Show in the evening. at your own expense. “Journey to the West”.

15 16 Specially designed by our experienced travel experts, this itinerary perfectly combines the best must see destinations of China with an adventure along the legend Silk Road, a passageway through which China opened its door to the west in Han Dynasty and also through which Kumarajiva and Marco Polo arrived in China. This is not only about history, but also a unique experience of the rich culture and great number of world heritage sites of China’s Uygur, Hui, Kazak, Turkic and other nationalities along the route

DAY 12-Xian, Guilin (B, L, D) DAY 18-Shanghai, Australia Dunhuang – Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel vvvv Today’s memorable excursion will take you to visit the Arrive home this morning with your wonderful experiences Guilin – Guilin Park Hotel vvvv Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum sightseeing the and memories from China. Yangshuo – Regency Holiday Hotel vvvv attached life-sized defending army to the first emperor Shanghai – Holiday Inn Downtown vvvv of China, Qin Shi Huang. It is regarded as “the eighth Deluxe Hotel Accommodations wonder of the world” and among the top archaeological Beijing – Jade Palace Hotel vvvvv excavations of the 20th century. Visit an Art Ceramics Urumqi – Mirage Hotel vvvvv Factory before you enjoy a local special noodle lunch and Turpan – Turpan Oasis Hotel vvv watch Noodle Making Performance. In the afternoon, take a walk through one of Xian’s most fascinating areas – the Muslim quarter, to the 7th century Grand Mosque. Fly to the picturesque city Guilin in the evening.

DAY 13-Guilin, Yangshuo (B, L, D) Beijing (Arrival) Take a boat cruise trip from Guilin along the Li River for one of the finest excursions on your tour of China. The journey Urumqi Turpan downstream to Yangshuo offers 30 miles of breathtaking Jiayuguan scenery. After dinner, you can choose to attend an optional Dunhuang program: The large-scale live performance on the Li River-- The Impression Sanjie Liu. Xian

DAY14-Yangshuo, Guilin (B, L, D) LegendAsiaShanghai (Departure) After breakfast explore the beautiful Yangshuo Local Village. Enjoy special local recipes lunch before returning Guilin to Guilin by coach. Continue your tour to visit the Elephant Yangshuo Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Caves where you’ll be impressed by the fantastic Karst limestone formations. Visit Guilin Art Gallery, the only comprehensive Art Gallery in Guangxi Province. In the evening, attend a Minority Folk Dance Performance after dinner.

DAY 15-Guilin, Shanghai (B, L, D) Departure Date & Adult PRICE This morning, transfer to airport and fly to Shanghai, the mARCH 05*, 19* modern metropolis and commercial center of China. Your half day city tour starts by walking along the famous Bund, aPRIL 02*, 16*, 30* a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. Continue to mAY 07*, 21* visit the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is considered to be one of four greatest Chinese gardens. Our final stop jUNE 04*, 18* will be the bustling shopping district, Nanjing Road. After jULY 02^, 16^, 30^ dinner you may take optional tour, the Night Cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expenses. AUGUST 06^, 20^ SEPTEMBER 03^, 17^ DAY 16-Shanghai (B, L) OCTOBER 01^, 08^, 22^ After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see the ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. After ample time NOVEMBER 05*, 19* admiring the numerous exhibits, you’ll be given an op- DECEMBER 03, 17 portunity to shop for the highest quality Silk Goods. This afternoon, we’ll leave it free for you at leisure. JANUARY 2010 07, 21 FEBURARY 2010 11, 25 DAY 17-Shanghai, Australia (B) Free in the morning, our tour guide will transfer you to Twin $4725, Single Supplement $1035, Land $3975, airport for flight to Australia. *Add $505, ^Add $735 15 16 China Essence 8 Days Tour Code: LGA0907 I Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou

DAY 01-Australia, Beijing DAY 03-Beijing (B, L, D) The city’s many excellent classical gardens Arrive in Beijing-the capital of China. Our View the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest); the have entitled Suzhou the “Garden City”. Our tour guide will greet you at the airport and highlight today is a trip to the astonishing sightseeing includes Garden of the Master of transfer you to hotel. Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass. It is the only the Nets. Proceed to Hangzhou after enjoying man-made object visible from the moon, and the Silk Fashion Show. DAY 02-Beijing (B, L, D) is one of the Eight Wonders of the world. Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties It is also a symbol of Chinese traditional DAY 06-Hangzhou, Shanghai over a period of 800 years with each emperor culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. (B, L, D) identified as a dragon sent from heaven. Later visit the Sacred Path of Ming Tombs. Hangzhou is a city with rich history and Start your city tour to visit the Forbidden 13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs culture. Marco Polo described this place City. Next stop is the Tiananmen Square, the here. This is an attractive destination with a as “the most beautiful and magnificent largest public square in the world, with its lot of natural scenery. Visit the biggest Jade city in the world”. Take the boat cruise on monuments and buildings situated around Exhibition Center in Asia and Tong Ren Tang the magnificent West Lake, the symbol of the square’s perimeter. Visit the Temple of Chinese Herbal Medicine Center. Then enjoy Hangzhou. Then taste the well-known Dragon Heaven, which was used to offer sacrifices to the famous Peking duck dinner. Well Tea at the No.1 tea plantation. Return heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient to Shanghai by coach in the afternoon. After times. Then tour the Summer Palace, the DAY 04-Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi dinner you may take an optional tour, the largest ancient preserved garden in China and (B, L, D) night cruise on the Huangpu River at your a former summer resort for emperors and the This morning fly to Shanghai-the largest own expense. chosen few. Visit the Cloisonné Factory. This commercial and financial center of China. evening enjoy the famous acrobatic show. Stroll to the Nanjing Road and the Bund (Wai DAY 07- Shanghai, Australia (B) Tan) waterfront area, a sweeping area along Free in the morning, our tour guide will trans- the Huangpu River, which used to be foreign fer you to the airport for flight to Australia. concessions and now is the symbol of modern Shanghai. Visit the Jade Buddha Temple. DAY 08-Australia The two precious jade Buddhist statues are Arrive home this morning with your wonderful not only rare cultural relics but also porcelain experience and memories from China. artworks. Both the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha are carved with whole Deluxe Hotel Accommodations white jade. Travel by coach to Wuxi. Beijing – Jade Palace Hotel vvvvv Shanghai – Holiday Inn Downtown vvvv DAY 05-Wuxi , Suzhou, Hangzhou Wuxi – Harbor Hotel vvvv (B, L, D) Hangzhou – Red Star Culture Hotel vvvv Wuxi is one of the oldest cities in China with more than 3,000 years history. Visit the Three Kingdom Movie Site, which is called “the Hollywood in China”. Take the coach to Suzhou after visiting the Freshwater Pearls Farm. Suzhou has been praised as the “Paradise on the Earth” since ancient times and is an extraordinarily delicate and elegant city. Known as “Venice of the East”, Suzhou is built around the Grand Canal. 17 18 This is a most value added tour covering the scenic cities of China.

Beijing (Arrival)

Hangzhou Suzhou Wuxi

LegendAsiShanghaia (Departure)

Departure Date & Adult PRICE mARCH 01*, 08*, 22* aPRIL 05^, 19^ mAY 03^, 17^, 31^ jUNE 14*, 28* jULY 12*, 26* AUGUST 09*, 23* SEPTEMBER 06^, 20^ OCTOBER 04^, 18^ NOVEMBER 01*,15*,29* DECEMBER 06, 20 JANUARY 2010 03, 17 FEBURARY 2010 07, 21 Twin $2025, Single Supplement $440, Land $1275, *Add $85, ^Add $155

17 18 ETHNIC ADVENTURE TOUR 16 DAYS Tour Code: LGA0908 I Beijing, Kunming, Zhongdian, Lijiang, Dali, Guilin, Shanghai

Tour Highlights DAY 05-Beijing, Kunming (B,L,D) DAY 09-Lijiang (B,L) Beijing: Forbidden City (UNESCO World Heritage), Fly to Kunming in the morning. Kunming, as the The capital of Lijiang, was first built at the begin- Post Beijing Olympics feature capital city of Yunnan, has the best ning of the Yuan Dynasty. This town is known as Kunming: the “Spring City” of China, Stone For- climate of all Chinese cities, popularly known as “Oriental Venice”, or “Suzhou on the Plateau”, est, the Shudu Lake and the beautiful Shangri-La the “Spring City”. Sightseeing to the Western with water flowing past almost every household, Grassland Hills and the Dragon Gate. The Hills resemble a and every home surrounded by picturesque willow Lijiang is known as “Oriental Venice”, Dali-home reclining maiden `lying on the banks of Dianchi trees. Visit the Baisha Village, the ancient capital of 600 years stone wall town, Guilin- crystal clear Lake with her long hair flowing down into the lake. of the Naxi Kingdom. Enjoy the afternoon at your water and its shapely rising limestone towers, Then tour to the Grand View Pavilion. own leisure with the dinner on your own. Shanghai: the Bund & Yuyuan Garden. DAY 06-Kunming (B,L,D) DAY 10-Lijiang, Dali (B,L,D) DAY 01-Australia, Beijing Whole day tour to the Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Early morning take coach to Dali, home of the Scenic Area. Due to a process of weathering and Bai Minority Group. Dali is a 600-year-old town Arrive in Beijing-the capital of China. Legend erosion, nature has created an art gallery of stone featuring stone walls, grey-tilted roofs, doors and Asia tour guide will greet you at the airport and sculpture here. Jiuxiang is also a major Kunming windows carved with dragon and phoenix patterns. transfer you to your hotel. tourist attraction famous for its limestone caves. It also features beautiful gardens, and the entire

Enjoy local cuisine dinner. town is covered by a maze of streams fed by run- DAY 02-Beijing (B,L,D) offs from Cangshan Mountains. Take the cruise on Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a the Erhai Lake. Get first hand experience of local period of 800 years with each emperor identified DAY 07-Kunming , Zhongdian (B,L,D) daily life as we visit a Bai Minority Village, tasting as a dragon sent from the heaven. Start your city famous “Three Courses Tea.” Sightseeing the Fly to Shangri- La—Zhongdian in the morning. In tour with a visit to the Forbidden City. Next stop is famous “Three Elegant Pagodas,” an outstanding Tibetan, Shangri- La means a place of good fortune the Tiananmen Square, the largest public square landmark of the region and the ancient city. and luck. Here is a sacred scenic region with in the world. Then tour to the Temple of Heaven, which was used to offer sacrifices to heaven and distinguishing features. Upon arrival sightsee- pray for good harvest in ancient times. Enjoy the ing the Shudu Lake and the beautiful Shangri-La DAY 11-Dali, Kunming, Guilin famous Peking Duck dinner in the evening. Grassland. (B,L,D) Fly to Guilin via Kunming, the city which is hailed DAY 03-Beijing (B,L,D) DAY 08-Zhongdian, Lijiang (B,L,D) as the most beautiful place in China and is one of the must-see destinations for most foreign The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing This morning we take coach to Lijiang, the cultural tourists. According to a popular Chinese saying, Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass. Later visit the center of the Naxi Minority. On the way we will Guilin’s scenery bests all others in the world. Its Sacred Path of Ming Tombs, 13 of the 16 Ming em- visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge. The gorge itself is shapely-rising limestone towers and crystal-clear perors have their tombs here. Visit the Cloisonne tucked neatly between the Yulong Snow Mountain waters are often portrayed in Chinese artworks. Factory and the biggest Jade Exhibition Center and Haba Snow Mountain. Lijiang has beauti- Adding to its natural beauty are many fascinating in Asia. Followed by a tricycle tour to the historic ful landscapes and is incredibly rich in cultural caves. Sightseeing the Elephant Trunk Hill upon Hutong and Alley of Beijing old town. Enjoy the resources. We see that the Naxi way of life has arrival. In the evening, enjoy Minority Dancing and famous acrobatic show in the evening changed very little over time. A short bus ride away is Black Dragon Pond, where we take a Singing Show. DAY 04-Beijing (B,L) leisurely stroll around the pristine surroundings. Visit the minority village. Tour to the Summer Palace in the morning, the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer resort for Emperors. Then visit fresh water pearls exhibition center. After lunch, return to the hotel for your leisure, dinner is on your own.

19 20 It is an exotic itinerary introducing the unique beauty, culture and minorities of the Southwest region of China.

DAY 12-Guilin (B,L,D) Take a boat cruise trip from Guilin along the Lijiang River for one of the finest excursions on your tour of China. The journey downstream to Yangshuo offers 30 miles of breathtaking scenery. Sightseeing the Reed Flute Cave. The limestone karst formation in this area is extensively eroded underground and Reed Flute Cave is one of the finest examples of these caves. Visit Guilin Art Museum. Beijing (Arrival)

DAY 13-Guilin, Shanghai (B,L,D) In the morning fly to Shanghai-the largest commercial and financial center of China. Stroll the Shanghai Zhongdian (Departure) Nanjing Road and the Bund (Wai Tan) waterfront LegLijiangendAsia area. Visit the Yuyuan Garden and the Old City Dali Temple. After dinner you may take optional Guilin tour, the night cruise on the Huangpu River at your Kunming own expense.

DAY 14-Shanghai (B,L) Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Silk Exhibi- tion Center in the morning. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and dinner will be on your own.

Departure Date & Adult PRICE DAY 15-Shanghai, Australia (B) Free in the morning, our tour guide will transfer mARCH 10*, 24* you to airport for flight to Australia. aPRIL 07^, 21^ mAY 05^, 19^ DAY 16-Australia Arrive home this morning with many wonderful jUNE 02*,16*,30* experience and memories from China. jULY 21* AUGUST 08^, 22^ Deluxe Hotel Accommodations SEPTEMBER 06^, 20^ Beijing – Jade Palace Hotel vvvvv Shanghai – New Century Hotel vvvv OCTOBER 06^, 20^ Guilin – Guilin Park Hotel vvvv NOVEMBER 03*, 17* vvvv Kunming – Jingjiang Hotel DECEMBER 08, 22 Zhongdian – Sightseeing Hotel vvvv JANUARY 2010 05, 19 Lijiang – Sightseeing Hotel vvvv Dali – Asia Star Hotel vvvv FEBURARY 2010 09, 23 Twin $6660, Single Supplement $1220, Land $5910, *Add $220, ^Add $460

19 20 GOLDEN COAST OF CHINA 14 DAYS Tour Code: LGA0909 I Shanghai, Mt. Wuyishan, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Haikou, Xinlong, Sanya, Guangzhou, Hong Kong.

Tour Highlights DAY 05-Fuzhou, Xiamen ( B, L, D) Wuyishan tea farm & Tianxin Yongle Temple We stop first at the Drum Hill in the morning. The Fuzhou Drum Hill-Drum shaped rock Drum Hill gets its name from a drum- shaped rock Xiamen Gulangyu Island- “Above the sea garden” at the top of it that reverberates loudly whenever Xinlong Tropical Plantation windy or rainy. Coach tour to the picturesque Sanya – Asian Dragon Bay beach & strange rocks coastal city Xiamen in the afternoon. Guangzhou-Chen Academy DAY 06-Xiamen, Haikou (B, L, D) DAY 01-Australia, Shanghai Xiamen, known in the West as Amoy, has long Arrive in Shanghai, Legend Asia tour guide will been an important trading port. Visit Gulangyu greet you at the airport and transfer you to your Island, it has long had the name of “above-the-sea hotel. garden” because of its variety of pretty flowers. Tour to the Jimei Town, from where lots of over- DAY 02-Shanghai, Mt. Wuyishan seas Chinese have ancestors there. Sightseeing to DAY 08-Xinglong, Sanya (B, L, D) the Ao Garden. Fly to Haikou after dinner. (B,L,D) Visit the Xinglong Tropical Plantation. Take coach to Sanya, a charming tropical seaside town famous Sightseeing the Yuyuan Garden in the morning. for its bright sunshine, green hills, blue waters, Stroll the Nanjing Road and the Bund (Wai Tan) DAY 07-Haikou , Xinglong (B, L, D) Haikou, perching neatly at the top of Hainan Is- wide beaches and lovely coconut trees. waterfront area where used to be foreign conces- land, is known as the “Hawaii of the Orient”. Visit sions and now is the symbol of modern Shanghai. the Wugong Temple. It is an attractive and intrigu- Fly to Mt. Wuyishan after dinner. DAY 09-Sanya (B, L, D) ing Ming Dynasty construction dedicated to five Asian Dragon Bay is the most famous and argu- officials who were banished to Hainan during the DAY 03-Mt. Wuyishan (B, L, D) ably, the most beautiful beach on Hainan Island, Tang Dynasty. Proceed to Xinglong by coach. The with great views and deluxe tourism facilities. Mt. Wuyishan is one of the most great moun- city is famous for its coffee, hot springs, beautiful Sightseeing the “End of the Earth and Corner of tains in China. The scenery here is surprisingly beaches and nature parks. the Sea”. There are numerous rocks here of differ- spectacular, falling between two major areas: the ent sizes and shapes, distributed along the silvery Nine-Twist River and the Thirty Six Peaks that rise beaches. Visit the Li Minority village and enjoy up at the top of the mountains. their Singing and Dancing show. DAY 04-Mt. Wuyisha, Fuzhou (B, L, D) Today our tour includes the famous tea farm and the Tianxin Yongle Temple. Take train to Fuzhou afterwards. Fuzhou is known for its profusion of springs, and from early times has been known as the “city of springs”. It used to be a major gateway to the outside world and is nowadays emerging as a crucial seaport city and manufacturing center in South Eastern China.

21 22 This is a tropical itinerary of China that bring you to the Southern GOLDEN COAST OF CHINA 14 DAYS province coastal beauties and the highlights of Hainan Island Tour Code: LGA0909 I Shanghai, Mt. Wuyishan, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Haikou, Xinlong, Sanya, Guangzhou, Hong Kong.

DAY 10-Sanya, Guangzhou Haikou – Haikou Hotel vvvv (B, L, D) Xinlong – Xinlong Argent Lake Hotel vvvv Have fun on the beautiful beach on your own Sanya - Guoxi Hotel vvvv expense. Fly to Guangzhou in the afternoon. Upon Guangzhou – Rosedale Hotel vvvv arrival visit the Chen Academy. Hong Kong – Regal Kowloon Hotel vvvv

DAY 11-Guangzhou, Hong Kong (B) After breakfast tour guide will transfer you to the train station for train to Hong Kong. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. You may take the optional tour on your own expense, half day seat-in coach tour of Hong Kong City Tour. (US$25/each).

DAY 12-Hong Kong (B) Whole day free for leisure. Shanghai (Arrival) LegendMt. WuyishanAsia DAY 13-Hong Kong, Australia (B) Fuzhou Guangzhou In the afternoon, our tour guide will transfer you to Xiamen airport for flight to Australia Hong Kong DAY 14- Australia (Departure) Arrive home this morning with many wonderful Sanya Haikou experience and memories from China. Xinglong

Deluxe Hotel Accommodations Shanghai – Express by Holiday Inn, Wujiaochang Departure Date & Adult PRICE vvvv mARCH 09*, 23* Mt.Wuyishan – Yuanhua International Hotel vvvv aPRIL 06^, 20^ Fuzhou – Fuzhou Hotel vvvv mAY 04^, 18^ vvvv Xiamen – Hongdu Park Hotel jUNE 01*,15*, 29* jULY 13*, 27* AUGUST 10*, 24* SEPTEMBER 07^, 21^ OCTOBER 05^, 19^ NOVEMBER 02^, 16^, 30^ DECEMBER 07^, 21^ JANUARY 2010 04, 18 FEBURARY 2010 01, 15 Twin $6890, Single Supplement *Add $120, ^Add $270 21 22 City Short Stay Packages 1

Beijing (4 Days / 3 Nights) Xi’an (3 Days / 2 Nights) Shanghai (3 Days / 2 Nights)

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing (D) Day 1 Arrive in Xi’an (D) Day 1 Arrive in Shanghai (D) Airport/Railway Station pick up, and then transfer Airport/Railway Station pick up, and then transfer to Airport/Railway Station pick up, and then transfer to to your hotel your hotel. Taste the dumpling banquet. your hotel Day 2 Beijing (B,L,D) Day 2 Xi’an (B,L,D) Day 2 Shanghai (B,L,D) One day city tour in Beijing, visit Tian’anmen Square, One day city tour in Xi’an, Terra Cotta Warriors and One day city tour in Shanghai, visit the Bund, Yuyuan Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Cloisonné Horses, Bell Tower, Ancient City Gate and Wall, Wild Garden, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Museum Factory, watching the acrobatic show. Goose Pagoda. Watching the Tang dansty singing and Day 3 Depart Shanghai (B) Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D) dancing show. Transfer to Airport/Railway Station, depart Shanghai Whole day trip to the magnificent Great Wall at the Day 3 Leave Xi’an (B) Juyongguan path, Ming Tomb and Summer Palace, the Transfer to Airport/Railway Station, depart Xi’an dinner is to taste the roast duck. Day 4 Depart Beijing (B) Transfer to Airport/Railway Station, depart Beijing

Total: $800/per person S/S $320 Total: $525/per person S/S $105 Total: $600/per person S/S $210

Suzhou (2 Days / 1 Night) Hangzhou (3 Days / 2 Nights) Guilin (3 Days / 2 Nights)

Day 1 Arrive in Suzhou (L,D) Day 1 Arrive in Hangzhou (D) Day 1 Arrive in Guilin (D) Train Station picks up, tour the Humble Administrator’s Airport/Railway Station pickup. Airport or Train Station picks up, transfer to your hotel. Garden, and then transfer to your hotel. Day 2 Hangzhou (B,L,D) Day 2 Guilin (B,L,D) Day 2 Leave Suzhou (B,L) West Lake, so called because it lies in the west of the city, Tour Li River, Elephant-Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave. Visit the famous Tiger Hill, and Hanshan Temple. Then is what the beauty of Hangzhou is all about. Skirted by Watch the dancing show mountains on three sides, and with the fourth side border- transfer to Train Station, depart Suzhou. ing the urban district, West Lake covers a water surface Day 3 Leave Guilin (B) of 6 square km, where the mountains, caves and vales are Transfer to Train Station or Airport, depart Guilin. knitted together by a maze of winding brooks and streams, studded with well sequestered ponds, and graced with kiosks, chambers and pavilions. Day 3 Hangzhou (B) Visit the yellow cave, taste the well-know Dragon Well Tea at the NO.1 tea pavilion.

Total: $480/per person S/S $70 Total: $555/per person S/S $130 Total: $510/per person S/S $140

Guangzhou (3 Days / 2 Nights) Chengdu (4 Days / 3 Nights) Mountain Huangshan (3 Days / 2 Nights)

Day 1 Arrive in Guangzhou (D) Day 1 Arrive in Chengdu (D) Day 1 Arrive in Tunxi Airport or Train Station picks up, transfer to your hotel. Airport/Railway Station pick up, and then transfer to Airport picks up, and then transfer to your hotel in the Day 2 Guangzhou (B,L,D) your hotel city. Tour Yue Xiu Park, Zhongshan Memorial Hall, Day 2 Chengdu (B,L,D) Day 2 Mountain Huang (B,L,D) The Ancestral temple of Chen Family One day city tour in Chengdu, Visit the Wuhou Take cable car to the top of Maintain Huang, Enjoy the Day 3 Leave Guangzhou (B) Shrine (Temple dedicated to the memory of Zhuge beautiful sightseeing of Mountain Huang. Stay over- Transfer to Train Station or airport, depart Guangzhou. liang),overlooking the five tower park. night at Shilin Hotel on the top of Mountain Huang. Day 3 Chengdu (B,L,D) Day 3 Leave Maintain Huang (B,L,D) To travel the Panda Studying Center, Jinli Street and Take cable car back to Tunxi, visit the Ancient Street at Tunxi, then transfer to Airport, depart Tunxi. Chunxi road. Day 4 Leave Chengdu (B) Transfer to Airport/Railway Station, depart Chengdu

Total: $630/per person S/S $205 Total: $970/per person S/S $275 Total: $670/per person S/S $275

23 24 Hotels

Zhangjiaje (3 Days / 2 Nights) Lhasa (4 Days / 3 Nights)

in this monastery, a splendid four-floor building fac- Day 1 Arrive in Zhangjiaje Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa ing west under a gilded rooftop. Airport picks up, and then transfer to International Airport pickup. Accommodation: Lasa hotel Day 3 Lhasa (B,L,D) Hotel. Day 2 Lhasa (B,L,D) Sightseeing the Barkhor Market, which is the Day 2 Zhangjiaje (B,L,D) Potala Palace in downtown Lhasa is a 41-hectare religious and social focus of Lhasa. Today there is a Enjoy the beautiful sightseeing in Zhangjiaje, complex which came under construction during big free market where you can get a typical Tibetan Baofeng Lake, Tianzi Hill (cable car), Huangshizhai Songtsan Gambo’s 7th-century reign. Jokhong souvenir here at a good price.Then travel to The Sela (cable car), Monastery, built in 647 as the earliest wood-masonry Temple and Zhebang Temple. Day 3 Leave Zhangjiaje (B,L,D) structure in Tibet, is dedicated to a statue of Sakya- Day 4 Lhasa (B) Tour Yellow Gragon Cave and Ten-Mile Picture Cor- muni. It is also in the possession of a collection of After breakfast, depart Lhasa. ridor. Depart Zhangjiajie, drops off at airport cultural relics dating back to the Tang, which include statues of Songtsan Gambo and Princess Wencheng. Tang architectural elements are palpable

Total: $560/per person S/S $110 Total: $1220/per person S/S 80

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23 24 City Short Stay Packages 2

Beijing-Xi’an (7 Days/ 6 Nights) Beijing-Xi’an-Shanghai (9 Days/ 8 Nights) Beijing-Xi’an-Guilin (9 Days/ 8 Nights)

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing Day 1 Arrive in Beijing Day 1 Arrive in Beijing Airport pick up, and then transfer to your hotel Airport pick up, and then transfer to your hotel Airport pick up, and then transfer to your hotel Day 2 Beijing (B,L,D) Day 2 Beijing (B,L,D) Day 2 Beijing (B,L,D) One day city tour in Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square, One day city tour in Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square, One day city tour in Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Cloisonné Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Cloisonné Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Cloisonné Factory, Summer Palace, watching the acrobatic show. Factory, Summer Palace, watching the acrobatic show. Factory, Summer Palace, watching the acrobatic show. Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D) Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D) Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D) Whole day trip to the magnificent Great Wall at the Whole day trip to the magnificent Great Wall at the Whole day trip to the magnificent Great Wall at the Juyongguan path, Ming Tomb, the dinner is to taste the Juyongguan path, Ming Tomb, the dinner is to taste the Juyongguan path, Ming Tomb, the dinner is to taste the roast duck. roast duck. roast duck. Day 4 Depart Beijing/Xi’an (B/L) Day 4 Depart Beijing/Xi’an (B/L) Day 4 Depart Beijing/Xi’an (B/L) Half day Hutong tour and then transfer to Airport, Half day Hutong tour and then transfer to Airport, Half day Hutong tour and then transfer to Airport, depart Beijing,fly to Xi’an. Airport pick up and transfer to depart Beijing,fly to Xi’an. Airport pick up and transfer to depart Beijing,fly to Xi’an. Airport pick up and transfer to hotel. hotel. hotel. Day 5 Xian (B/L/D) Day 5 Xian (B/L/D) Day 5 Xian (B/L/D) One day city tour in Xian, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, One day city tour in Xian, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, One day city tour in Xian, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, Bell Tower, Ancient City Gate and Wall, Wild Goose Bell Tower, Ancient City Gate and Wall, Wild Goose Bell Tower, Ancient City Gate and Wall, Wild Goose Pagoda. Watching the Tang dynasty singing and dancing Pagoda. Watching the Tang dynasty singing and dancing Pagoda. Watching the Tang dynasty singing and dancing show. show. show. Day 6 Xian (B/L/D) Day 6 Xian (B/L/D) Day 6 Xian (B/L/D) Half day tour visit provincial museum, Muslim Street Half day tour visit provincial museum, Muslim Street Half day tour visit provincial museum, Muslim Street Day 7 Xian Day 7 Xian/Shanghai Day 7 Xian/Guilin(B/L/D) Transfer to Airport/ Station, depart Xian. Transfer to Airport, fly to Shanghai, Transfer to Airport, fly to Guilin, half day tour with Day 8 Shanghai (B,L,D) Elephant-Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave. One day city tour in Shanghai, visit the Bund, Yuyuan Day 8 Guilin (B,L,D) Garden, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Museum and the Tour Li River, Yangshuo local market stay at Yangshuo Jade Buddha Temple. for one Day 9 Depart Shanghai (B) Day 9 Leave Guilin (B) Transfer to Airport Transfer to Guilin airport

Total: $1720/per person S/S $550 Total: $2130/per person S/S $690 Total: $2130/per person S/S $690

Beijing-Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou (10 Days/ 9 Nights) Kunming-Dali-Lijiang (9 Days/ 8 Nights) Shanghai/Beijing (7 Days/ 6 Nights)

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing Day 1 Arrive in Kunming, transfer to your hotel Day 1 Shanghai Airport pick up, and then transfer to your hotel Day 2 Kunming (B,L,D) Meet at airport and then transfer to hotel Day 2 Beijing (B,L,D) Visit Minority Village, Local bird and flower market Day 2 Shanghai (B/L/D) One day city tour in Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square, Day 3 Kunming (B,L,D) One day city tour in Shanghai, visit the Bund, Yuyuan Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Cloisonné Visit the Stone Forest and the Golden Palace. Garden, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Museum and the Factory, Summer Palace, watching the acrobatic show. Day 4 Kunming/Dali (B/L/D) Jade Buddha Temple. Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D) Take a flight to Dali and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Day 3 Shanghai (B/L) Whole day trip to the magnificent Great Wall at the Juyong- Erhai Lake Park, the Three Pagoda, the South Gate of the Zhujiangqiao water town guan path, Ming Tomb, the dinner is to taste the roast duck. Dali ancient town and transfer to Foreigner Street. Day 4 Shanghai/Beijing Day 4 Depart Beijing/Chengdu (B/L) Half day Hutong tour and then transfer to Airport, depart Day 5 Dali/Lijiang (B/L/D) Transfer to airport, fly to Beijing meet and transfer to hotel Beijing, fly to Chengdu. Airport pick up and transfer to hotel Drive to Lijiang, visit a local market, the tie-dying in Day 5 Beijing (B/L/D) Day 5 Chengdu (B/L/D) Zhoucheng and the Yan’s Compound of Bai Minority in One day city tour in Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square, One day city tour in Chengdu, Visit the Wuhou Shrine Xizhou. Transfer to the hotel. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Cloisonné Factory, (Temple dedicated to the memory of Zhugeliang), overlook- Day 6 Lijiang (B/L/D) Summer Palace, watching the acrobatic show. ing the five tower park. Visit the Baisha Village and a local Naxi family, the Baisha Day 6 Beijing (B/L/D) Day 6 Chengdu (B/L/D) Murals, the Rock Joseph’s Former Residence in Yuhu Vil- Whole day trip to the magnificent Great Wall at the To travel the Panda Studying Center, Jinli Street and lage. The afternoon is free for you to explore the Old Town Juyongguan path, Ming Tomb, the dinner is to taste the Chunxi road. by yourselves. Enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance roast duck. Day 7 Chengdu/Jiuzaigou (B) Performance at Dongba Palace in the evening after dinner. Day 7 Depart Beijing (B/L) Transfer to Airport, one day Huanglong tour Day 7 Lijiang (B) Free at leisure Half day Hutong tour and then transfer to Airport. Day 8 Jiuzaigou Day 8 Lijiang/Kunming (B) One day tour with Shuzheng and Zezawa Village, Pearl Free at leisure till transfer to airport, fly to Kunming, the Sands and Shuzheng Waterfall Shuzheng, Panda, Chang, guide meet you at airport then transfer to your hotel Rainbow, Tiger, Thinoceros Lake and the Tibetan Mills. Day 9 Kunming (B) Day 9 Jiuzaigou/Chengdu Transfer to the airport Transfer to airport fly to Chengdu, meet and transfer to hotel free at leisure Day 10 Chengdu Transfer to airport

25 Total: $3710/per person S/S $930 Total: $2150/per person S/S $920 Total: $1600/per person S/S $720 26 Hainan tour (5 Days/ 4 Nights)

Day 1 Arrival in Haikou Our guide will pick you up at Haikou airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city. You may enjoy the evening scenery of Haikou by yourselves. Day 2 Haikou/Xinglong/Sanya (B,L,D) Transfer to Xinglong, you can overlook the Wanquan River on the way. Visit the Tropical Botanical Garden in Xinglong. Continue to drive to Sanya and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Miao Minority Village. Day 3 Sanya (B,L,D) The morning is free. In the afternoon, visit the Ultima Thule and the Buddha Culture of Nanshan. Day 4 Sanya (B) The day is free. You may cruise on West Island and enjoy the sun shine at East Sea beach. Day 5 Sanya (B) Transfer to the airport

Total: $740/per person S/S $360

25 26 Free and Easy Package (Air + Land) www.visitkorea.or.kr

Travel arrangement based on: Tue/Fri/Sun Seoul arrival Remarks: - Fraser Place Hotel does not offer Breakfast on Sunday inclusion: - Land only cost, deduct $950 for the airfare Return air by Vietnam Air from Sydney/ Melbourne to Seoul with transit - Recommend alternative Airline (China Eastern) in Hanoi or Saigon - No visa entry requires to Shanghai for up to 48 hours either Transit Visa to Hanoi or Saigon for Australian passport holder way or both directions for Australian passport holder STPC arrangement when transit in Hanoi or Saigon - Tipping recommend as own discretion 2 nights hotel based on twin share in Seoul Daily Breakfasts Half day Seoul City Tour

Airline Surcharge: Western Co-op Residence FR$1490 P/P (TWIN) plus tax $180 p/p for 01-19 Apr, 25 Jun – 19 Jul, 17 Sep – 11 Oct, www.otel.com/hotels/western_co.op_ FR$1580 P/P (SINGLE) plus tax 21 Nov – 05 Dec 2009, 01- 07 Feb 2010 residence_hotel_seoul.htm $630 p/p for 06 Dec 2009 – 17 Jan 2010 Best Western Premier FR$1591 P/P (TWIN) plus tax Gangnam (4*) or similar FR$1735 P/P (SINGLE) plus tax Hotel Surcharge: www.bestwesterngangnam.com 06 Apr – 15 Apr 2009 (Yeoido Cherry Blossom Festival) Fraser Place Residence (4*) 29 Apr – 10 May 2009 (Japanese Golden Week) FR$1655 P/P (TWIN) plus tax or similar 02 – 06 Oct (Chuseok Festival), 23 – 28 Dec (Christmas) 2009 FR$1810 P/P (SINGLE) plus tax 29 Dec 2009 – 02 Jan 2010 (New Year) www.fraserplace.co.kr 13 – 19 Feb 2010 (Seollal – Korean New Year) Please check with consultant when making reservation Intercontinental Coex (5*) FR$1845 P/P (TWIN) plus tax or similar FR$2095 P/P (SINGLE) plus tax seoul.interconti.com

27 28 Free and Easy Package (Air + Land)

KOREAOptional Seoul Day Tours (Land cost only), Cultural Experience Tours (Land cost only), DAILY DEPARTURE departs daily

1) Gyeongbok Palace Morning Tour (09:00 – 12:30) $65 1) Kimchi Cooking (09:00-12:30) $135 per adult per adult: Half day tour - Hotel-Jogye Temple – Guard Chang- Hotel – Dado (Tea Ceremony) – Wearing Hanbok (Korean Tra- ing Ceremony – Gyeongbok Palace (Alternative site on Tuesday) ditional Costume) – Learning Greetings Etiquette – Folk Games – The National folk Mueum – Pass by the Presidential Blue House – Practice in Kimchi Cooking – Amethyst & Ginseng Center – Hotel – Amethyst or Ginsent Center – Drop off at Itaewon. 2) Tae Kwon Do (09:00-12:30) $165 per adult 2) Korean Folk Village Tour (13:00 – 17:30) $95 per adult: Hotel – The etiquette of Taekwondo – Taekwondo demonstration Hotel – Korean Folk Village – Hotel by Masters – Tae Kwon Do – The basic motions of Taekwondo 3) Full Day City Tour (09:00 – 17:30) $165 per adult – Board breaking – The completion ceremony of the course Full day World Cultural Heritage Tour - Hotel – Suwon fortress (Uniform & Certificate) – Hotel – Hwanseong tour train – Temporary palace (Hwasung Haeng- 3) Korean House Show & Dinner (18:00-20:00) $175 per adult gung) – Lunch – Changdeok Palace & Secret Garden (Gyeongbok Hotel - Korea House - Dinner - Traditional performance - Memen- Palace on Monday) – Jongmyo Royal Shrine (Insadong on Tues- to Photo with actor - Hotel day) – Amethyst or Ginseng Center – Hotel 4) Traditional Show with 15 Dishes Dinner (18:00-22:00) 4) Nanta Cookin Show (16:00-17:30/20:00-21:30) $105 per $145 per adult: Hotel-“Nan” course dinner – Traditional show adult: Nanta is a Korean style non-verbal performance using – Hotel kitchen utensils. Hotel – Nanta Performance – Hotel Remarks: Tipping recommend as own discretion

27 28 Short Stay Programs (Land cost only) 3 Days/ 2 Nights Jeju Island Tour (Departs Every Sunday)

Extend your travel to Korea beyond China with China Eastern Airline Without additional charge of airfares.

* Conditions apply. All Australian & New Zealand passport holders can transit. Shanghai without visa 48 hours. Tour fee: $585 p/p based on twin shared accommodation/ $230 p/p (Single Supplement)

Date Dest Contents Meal

Arrival at Jeju International Airport, visit Yongduam (Dragon’s head) Rock, SEOUL Orum Trekking (depends on air schedule). Lunch (not included). Day 1 JEJU Horse Park (Optional USD15/approx.AUD25) or Motorbike Show (Optional USD12/approx.AUD20). SUN Check in Hotel & take a rest. HOTEL: JEJU LOTTE Hotel or similar www.lottehotel.co.kr Enjoy breakfast (at the hotel), then visit Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Gyulimseong (tangerine farm and special products), Cruise Tour (Optional USD15/approx.AUD25) or Dolphin Show (Optional: USD12/approx.AUD20). Day 2 B L JEJU Lunch. O’Sulloc Museum (green tea museum), Halim Park, Yongmeori (dragon head) Shore MON or Mt. Sanbang – Nature dyeing experience (Optional USD10/approx.AUD17). Rest at the Hotel. HOTEL: JEJU LOTTE or similar www.lottehotel.co.kr Enjoy breakfast (at the hotel) and check out of the hotel, then visit Mysterious Road (Dokkaebi road), Amethyst Factory, Seonnyeo and Namuggun Day 3 B L JEJU Theme Park, Seongeup folk village. Lunch. TUE Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise peak), Jeju traditional Thatched House, special produces… Arrive at Jeju International airport and leave for the next destination.

Remarks: - Expected arrival time at Jeju airport before 12 noon local time - If depart from Seoul to Jeju return, airfare cost approx. $150 one way OR approx. $295 return plus tax

29 30 Short Stay Programs (Land cost only) 4 Days/ 3 Nights Historical Tour (Departs Every Tuesday)

KOREATour fee: $850 p/p based on twin shared accommodation/ $280 p/p (Single Supplement) Date Dest Contents Meal

Upon arrival at Busan, meet your guide at the Gimhae airport, then visit Jagalchi fishery market. Move to Yongdusan park. Day 1 BUSAN Check in hotel & take a rest HOTEL: BUSAN NOVOTEL or similar www.novotelbusan.co.kr After hotel breakfast, move to Gyeongju. Gyeongju is known for ‘Museum without walls’ Visit Seokgulam Grotto, Bulguksa temple. In 1995, Bulguksa temple and Seokgulam Grotto BUSAN were named to UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage List. Day 2 GYEONGJU Move on to Gyeongju National Museum, Cheomseongdae, an observatory, and the B, L famous Bomun lake resort. After a long day of sightseeing check in to hotel HOTEL: GYEONGJU HYUNDAI HOTEL or similar www.hyundaihotel.com After hotel breakfast, transfer to Andong Hahoe Village, preserving the housing architecture and village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Visit Samcheok (Optional tour: Sea Train / USD17/ approx. AUD30 OR Daegeumgul Cave GYEONGJU / USD17/ approx. AUD30) ANDONG Day 3 You are taken to a famous castle in Seorak National Park, Gwongemseong Castle. Located B, L SAMCHEOK 860m above sea level the scenery of Mt.Seorak seen from Gwongemseong is regarded to Mt.SEORAK be one of the very best (Optional tour :Gwongemseong cable car/ USD15/ approx. AUD25) Check in hotel and take a rest HOTEL: HOTEL MAREMONS or similar www.hotelmaremons.com

MT.SEORAK After breakfast, Visit Goseong Unification Observatory. B, L Day 4 GOSEONG After lunch, Move to seoul and leave for your next destination. SEOUL Remarks: - Expected arrival time at Busan airport before 2pm local time - If depart from Seoul to Busan one way, airfare cost approx. $150 one way plus tax

Short Stay Programs conditions:- - Inclusion: English speaking tour guide, accommodation, transportation, admission and meals as per itinerary - Exclusion: Local Guide and Driver service fee USD10 per tour member per day, pay direct upon arrival, optional Tours and domestic flights - Minimum 2 passengers departure - Hotel Surcharge applies for 31Mar-15Apr, 29Apr-10May, 2-6Oct, 23-28Dec 2009, 30Dec2009 – 18Feb2010

29 30 8 days UNESCO World Heritage Tour (8 Days/ 7 Nights) SUGGESTED TOURS (LAND COST ONLY) (Departs Every Thursday)

Tour fee: $1850p/p based on twin shared accommodation/ $950 p/p (Single Supplement)

Date Dest Contents Meal

Arrival at JEJU International Airport Visit Yongduam (Dragon’s head) Rock, Orum Trekking (depends on flight schedule). Horse Park (Optional Day 1 JEJU Tour/ USD15/ approx. AUD25) or Motorbike Show (Optional Tour/ USD12/ approx. AUD20) HOTEL: LOTTE HOTEL or similar www.lottehoteljeju.com After breakfast, visit Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, B, L Gyulimseong (tangerine farm and special products), Cruise Tour (Optional USD15/ approx. AUD25). JEJU Lunch then visit O’Sulloc Museum (green tea museum), Hallim Park, Yongmeori (dragon head) Shore or Day 2 Mt. Sangabg – natural dyeing experience (Optional/ USD10/ approx. AUD17) Rest at the Hotel HOTEL: LOTTE HOTEL or similar www.lottehoteljeju.com Enjoy breakfast (at the hotel) & Check-out at the hotel B, L JEJU Mysterious Road BUSAN Visit & Shopping in Amethyst Factory Day 3 DAEGU Seonnyeo (Angel) and Namuggun (Woodcutter). Theme Park, Seongeup Folk Village. Lunch then fly to Busan Gimhae airport. Transfer to Daegu, check in at hotel and take a rest. HOTEL: DAEGU INTERBULGO or similar http://khotel.inter-burgo.com Enjoy breakfast(at the hotel)& Check-out at the hotel B, L Move to GyeongJu by bus. Gyeongju National Museum, & Cheomseongdae, an Observatory, DAEGu After Lunch, GyeongJu is known for “Museum without walls” Day 4 HAEINSA Visit Seokgulam Grotto & Bulguk-sa Temple in 1995. Bulguksa Temple & Seokgularm Grotto were named to UNESCO’s prestigious world Heritage List. Move to Haeinsa and Hotel check-in & rest HOTEL: HAEINSA HOTEL or similar http://www.haeinhotel.co.kr/ Hotel breakfast, After Check-out. B, L Sightseeing to Haeinsa Temple (1995) HAEINSA The Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblock(consisting over eighty thousand blocks) Day 5 ANDONG Move to Andong Hahoe Village. GANGNEUNG Transfer to Gangneung and check in at hotel and rest HOTEL: HYUNDAI GYEONGPODAE HOTEL or similar http://www.hyundaihotel.com Move to Seoraksan National Park B, L Visit Sinheungsa located in Mt.Seorak (Optional Tour: Gwongeumseong Cable Car – USD15.00/AUD 25) SEORAK Gwongeumseong is a site of fotress ruins located on the steep Stone Mountain of Seoraksan National Day 6 SEOUL Park area. After sightseeing of Seoraksan National Park, move to Seoul. Check in at Koreana Hotel (deluxe) located downtown Seoul. HOTEL: KOREANA HOTEL or similar www.koreanahotel.com After breakfast pass-by Cheongwadae (Presidential residence), B, L Jongmyo Royal Shrine (UNESCO world heritage) Changdeokgung Palace (UNESCO world heritage) Day 7 SEOUL Move to Hwaseong Fortress (UNESCO world heritage) located in Suwon, Back to Seoul & check in at Koreana hotel HOTEL: KOREANA HOTEL or similar www.koreanahotel.com After breakfast at your hotel, own arrangement to your next destination. B Day 8 SEOUL

31 32 39 40 6 DAYS Eastern Conquest Tour (6 Days/ 5 Nights) SUGGESTED TOURS (LAND COST ONLY) (Departs Every Sunday)

Tour fee: $1650 p/p based on twin shared accommodation/ $785 p/p (Single Supplement)

Tour fee: $1150 p/p based on twin shared accommodation/ $550 p/p (Single Supplement)

Date Dest Contents Meal

Arrival at JEJU International Airport, visit Yongduam (Dragon’s head) Rock, Orum Trekking (depends on flight schedule). Horse Park (Optional Tour/ USD15/ approx. AUD25) or Motorbike Show (Optional Tour/ USD12/ Day 1 JEJU approx. AUD20) Check-in Hotel, take a rest. HOTEL: LOTTE HOTEL or similar www.lottehoteljeju.com After breakfast, visit Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Gyulimseong (tangerine farm and special products), Cruise Tour (Optional USD15/ approx. AUD25). Lunch then visit O’Sulloc Museum (green tea museum), Hallim Park, Yong- Day 2 JEJU meori (dragon head) Shore or Mt. Sangabg – natural dyeing experience (Optional/ USD10/ approx. AUD17) B, L Rest at the Hotel HOTEL: LOTTE HOTEL or similar www.lottehoteljeju.com

After breakfast, experience Mysterious Road. Visit Amethyst Factory, Seonnyeo (Angel) and namuggun JEJU (Woodcutter), Theme Park, Seongeup Folk Village. Lunch then fly to Busan Gimhae airport and visit Yongdusan Day 3 B, L BUSAN park. move to Jagalchi fish market. Check in hotel and take a rest. HOTEL: Busan Paradise or similar www.busan.paradisehotel.co.kr After hotel breakfast, move to Gyeongju. Gyeongju is known for ‘Museum without walls’ Visit Seokgulam Grotto, Bulguksa temple.In 1995, Bulguksa temple and Seokgulam Grotto were named to BUSAN B, L Day 4 UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage List. Move on to Gyeongju National Museum, Cheomseongdae an GYEONGJU observatory and the famous Bomun lake resort. After a long day of sightseeing check in to hotel HOTEL: GYEONGJU HYUNDAI HOTEL or similar www.hyundaihotel.com After hotel breakfast, transfer to Andong Hahoe Village, preserving the housing architecture and village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Visit Samcheok (Optional tour: Sea Train / USD17/ approx. AUD30 OR GYEONGJU Daegeumgul Cave / USD17/ approx. AUD30). You are taken to a famous castle in Seorak National Park, ANDONG Day 5 Gwongemseong Castle. Located 860m above sea level the scenery of Mt.Seorak seen from Gwongemseong is B, L Samcheok regarded to be one of the very best (Optional tour :Gwongemseong cable car/ USD15/ approx. AUD25). Check Mt.SEORAK in hotel and take a rest HOTEL: HOTEL MAREMONS or similar www.hotelmaremons.com MT.SEORAK After breakfast, Visit Goseong Unification Observatory, Day 6 GOSEONG After lunch, Move to Seoul and leave for your next destination. B, L SEOUL

Remarks for both suggested tours: - Expected arrival time at Jeju airport before 12pm local time (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE TOUR) - Expected arrival time at Jeju airport before 2pm local time (Eastern Conquest Tour) - If depart from Seoul to Jeju one way, $150 p/p plus tax - If depart from Jeju to Busan one way, $150 p/p plus tax Suggested Tours conditions:- - Inclusion: English speaking tour guide, accommodation, transportation, admission and meals as per itinerary - Exclusion: Local Guide and Driver service fee USD10 per tour member per- day, pay direct upon tour arrival. Optional Tours and domestic flights - Minimum 2 passengers departure - Hotel Surcharge applies for 31Mar-15Apr, 29Apr-10May, 2-6Oct, 23-28Dec 2009, 30Dec 2009 – 18Feb 2010 31 32 39 40 North Korea Tours Programs (Land cost only)

HONGKONG Enjoy the beauty of nature and the comfort of old customs on a 2) Mt. Kumgang 3 Days/ 2 Nights Tour (12:00 departure) North Korea Tour $480 per adult twin share 1) Kaesong Day Tour (06:30-18:30) $285 per adult Day One: Own arrangement to the gathering point – Departure formalities from South Korea – Entry formalities to North Korea – Lunch Own aggrangement to the gathering point – Departure formalities at own expense – Free time – Dinner at own expense- Optional Tour : from South Korea – Entry formalities to North Korea – Pakyon Falls Mt. Kumgang Special Zone Tour / Hot Spring Spa - Accommodation at – Kwanum Temple Tour – Kaewong Pansanggi lunch (traditional North Korea Korean table with 13 dishes) –Sungyang Lecture Hall – Sonjuk Bridge – Koryo Museum – Visit Kaewong Industrial Complex – Day Two: Breakfast – Hotel –Kurongyeon Tour – lunch at own Departure formalities from North Korea – Entry formalities to South expense – (Samjipo Lake tour optional at own expense) – Shopping Korea- Own aggrangement to hotel – Acrobatic show optional at own expense –Dinner at own expense – North Korean Folk Music Show at own expense- Accommodation at Remarks: $40 extra per adult for Sat, Sun traveling. North Korea

Day Three: Breakfast – Hotel – Hiking course (Manmulsang or similar area) – Lunch at own expense - Shopping – depart from Onjeong- gak – Departure formalities from North Korea – Entry formalities to South Korea – Own arrangement back to Hotel

Remarks: Inclusion: Tourist class accommodations, Breakfast, English Speaking Guide, Immigration Charge, scenic spots visit and transfers as per itinerary. Exclusion: Lunch and Dinner, Optional Tours, Local Guide and Driver service charge USD10 per tour member per day pay direct upon arrival. Surcharges: $220 extra charge applies for (01-11 May, 27Sep – 01Nov 2009) $ 90 extra charge applies for (12-30 Apr, 12-31 May, 12Jul – 26Sep, 02-05 Nov 2009) $ 30 extra charge applies for (22Mar – 11Apr, 01Jun – 11Jul, 16-29 Nov 2009) $120 extra charge applies for (FRI/SAT during high peak season) $ 65 extra charge applies for (FRI/SAT during peak season)

3) DMZ Tour + Panmunjeom (08:00-17:00) $210 per adult

Hotel – ImjinGak – The Unification Bridge – ID Check – DMZ theatre & Exhibition Hall –The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel – Dora Observatory – Dorasan Station – Lunch – Panmunjeom – Slideshow and briefing at Camp Bonifas and tour of JSA – Arrival at Lotte Hotel in Seoul

33 34 Hong Kong FREE & EASY Tour

HONGKONG PACKAGE MENU Optional Package 1:

FREE AND EASY REGAL COMBO PACKAGE FROM $1380 From $260p/p (S/S $150 p/p) P/P (S/S $280/P) 2 Days/1 Night at Disney’s Hollywood Hotel www.hongkongdisneyland.com Packages includes: Return seat in coach transfer from downtown hotel to Disney’s - Return flight via Virgin Atlantic or Qantas Hollywood Hotel - 1 Night Hotel Stay based on twin share (Regal Airport Hotel 5*) One night hotel stay based on twin share www.regalairport.com Breakfast with Disney Cartoon Characters at Disneyland One day breakfast at Regal Airport Hotel - 2 Nights Hotel Stay based on twin share (Regal Kowloon Hotel 4*) Optional Package 2: www.regalkowloon.com - Seat In Coach service from airport hotel to city hotel From $145p/p (S/S $110 p/p) - Seat In Coach service from city hotel to airport 2 Days/ 1 Night Macau - Disneyland day visit (Admission only) OR Hong Kong Island Tour One night hotel stay based on twin share with breakfast inclusive (Transfers included) Grand Emperor Hotel www.grandemperor.com or similar Macau Essence Tour Bonus Offer at Regal Airport Hotel Macau Museum Pass - Extra bed free of charge * Can assist Turbojet or Ferry ticket purchase - Free usage of Swimming Pool - Special price HKD385 for one hour SPA treatment (original price Optional Tours Booking conditions: HKD580) Above prices not applicable for Hong Kong, China and Macau Public Yearly Price Guideline: Holidays Airfare: Surcharge for K season $210p/p, 01-23 Apr, 2-19 Jul, 23-11 Oct, 19 Nov - 8 Dec, 2009.15-23 Jan, 27-31 Mar, 2010 Above prices not applicable for Saturday and Sunday. Surcharge for H Season $595p/p, 09 Dec 2009 - 14 Jan 2010 Public holidays and weekends prices on request from reservation Hotel: Regal Airport (Nil surcharge) direct. Regal Kowloon (2 nights) Surcharge for K season $75 p/p 16-31Nov, 01Dec 2009 – 31Jan 2010 Surcharge for H Season $145 p/p, 12-30Apr, 14Sep- 11Oct, 01-15Nov 2009, 01-31Mar 2010 Surcharge for HH Season $265 p/p 12-31Oct 2009

Remarks: - Surcharge applies for Ex ADL/BNE/CBR/HBA/LST/MEL/OOL by VS - Surcharge applies for Permium Economy upgrade by VS - Surcharge applies for travel by Qantas

(K) Shoulder, (H) High, (HH) High High Season (VS) Virgin Atlantic

33 34 HONG KONG SHORT STAY PACKAGE

HONGKONG From: $115 p/p/n twin share $180 TWN/ $340 SS p/p/n - Stay 4 consecutive nights with BONUS OFFERS 26Dec 2009 - 31Jan 2010 - One hotel breakfast per in house guest - Seat In Coach Shuttle service from airport to hotel Rambler Oasis Hotel (Tsing Yi) - Private design tour with transfer to airport www.ramblerhotels.com/oasis Legend Asia rating: 4 Star Metropark Hotel (Mongkok) RemaRKS www.metroparkhotelmongkok.com Bonus free night offer, one free night for every 3 nights stay with Legend Asia rating: 3.5 Star up to maximum 9 nights per consecutive stay

$115 TWN/$210 SS p/p/n $125 TWN/$230 SS p/p/n 01-07Apr ,04May- 30Jun, 01Jul-11Sep 2009, 01May – 20Sep, 01Dec 2009 – 24Mar 2010 01Jan- 01Mar 2010 $155 TWN/$290 SS p/p/n $140 TWN/$260 SS p/p/n 01-30 Apr, 01-31 Oct 2009 08Apr- 03May, 12Sep-09Oct 2009 $140 TWN/$260 SS p/p/n $180 TWN/ $340 SS p/p/n 01-30 Nov 2009, 25-31 Mar 2010 10Oct-15Nov 2009

$125 TWN/ $230 SS p/p/n 16- 31Dec 2009, 01Jan-31Mar 2010

Regal Kowloon (Tsimshatsui East) www.regalkowloon.com Legend Asia rating: 4 Star

REMARKS Free extra bed for child up to 12 years Minimum 3 nights stay

$160 TWN/ $300 SS p/p/n 01-11 Apr , 01 May – 13 Sep 2009, 01 - 28 Feb 2010

$235 TWN/ $450 SS p/p/n 12-30 Apr, 14 Sep – 11Oct, 01-15 Nov 2009, 01-31 Mar 2010

$315 TWN/ $610 SS p/p/n 12-31 Oct 2009

$195 TWN/ $370 SS p/p/n 16-20 Nov 2009, 26Dec 2009 - 31Jan 2010

35 36 HONGKONG Harbour Plaza Hong Kong (Whampoa Garden) www.harbour-plaza.com/hphk LEGEND ASIA RATING: 5 STAR

$195 TWN/ $370 SS p/p/n (low season) 2May – 31Aug, 21Nov – 22Dec 2009, 20Jan – 28Feb 2010

$250 TWN/$480 SS p/p/n 01-12 Apr, 01-19 Sep, 01-07 Oct 2009 23Dec 2009 – 01Jan 2010 13-19 Jan, 01-31 Mar 2010

$350 TWN/$680 SS p/p/n 13Apr-01May, 20-30Sep, 08Oct-20Nov 2009 02-12 Jan 2010

REMARKS 01Apr to 30Jun 2009 offer: Free upgrade to Superior HV Room Complimentary welcome drink 50% discount on in-room mini bar Free one in room Essential Oils Bath Block out periods (01-02 Apr 2009)

Bonus offer for low season period: Guarantee upgrade to Deluxe HV Room One complimentary afternoon tea at Harbour Club Lounge Late check out till 4pm subject to availability

All year around offer: 10% discount on F&B outlets 20% discount for drinks at Waterfront Bar & Terrace Free chocolate and fruit plate for Honeymooners Free use of 180 degrees Harbour View swimming pool

35 36 Tales of Two Cities- Hong Kong and Macau

MACAU/HONG KONG PACKAGE Remarks: MACAU - Surcharge applies for Ex ADL/BNE/CBR/HBA/LST/MEL/OOL by VS Travel by Virgin Atlantic From $1388 p/p - Surcharge applies for Premium Economy upgrade by VS (S/S $298 p/p) - Surcharge applies for travel by Qantas

Package Includes: OPTIONAL TOURS Return air from Sydney to Hong Kong Travel By: Virgin Atlantic or Qantas 2 Days / 1 night Ocean Spring Resort From $308 p/p One way private transfer with meet and greet service upon arrival Return ferry tickets from Hong Kong to Zhuhai at Hong Kong airport Return private transfer from Zhuhai cruise terminal to Hotel with 2 nights hotel stay based on twin share (Regal Kowloon) check in assistance www.regalkowloon.com 1 nights stay at Ocean Spring Resort (5 Star) based on twin share Return hotel shuttle from Macau Cruise Terminal to Hotel www.oceanspring.com.cn 1 night hotel stay based on twin share, Executive Room type (Grand Emperor) Daily buffet breakfast www.grandemperor.com Spa Entry to Ocean Spring Centre Buffet Breakfast at Grand Emperor Hotel Choice of “A Dream by the Sea” performance at Dreams Theatre OR Free Internet (conditions apply) at Executive Lounge Mysterious Island admission Free drink at Executive lounge $100MOP Spa voucher at Grand Emperor 2 Days / 1 night Dongguan Golf Package From $650 p/p Discount dining coupon at Antonio Portuguese Restaurant Return private vehicle from hotel in Hong Kong to Dongguan Choice of Macau Essence Tour OR Buffet Lunch at Macau Tower with 1 night stay at Sheraton Dongguan based on Superior twin share Macau Museum Admission www.sheraton.com/dongguan One way turbojet ticket from Macau to Hong Kong airport cruise Daily buffet breakfast terminal 1 X 18 holes golf at Long Island Golf & Country Club (include green fee, caddie, shares golf cart for two and locker) Yearly Price Guideline: Round trip transfer from/to Hotel – Long Island Golf & Country Club Airfare: Free enrollment of Elite Card Surcharge for K season $200p/p (member is entitled to have 20% discounts on selected Food & Bever- 3-23 Apr, 2-19 Jul, 23-11 Oct, age venues) 19 Nov - 8 Dec, 2009. Free use of Health Club facilities and outdoor swimming pool. 15-23 Jan, 27-31 Mar, 2010 Late check out until 1800 (subject to room availability) Surcharge for H Season $620p/p 30% discount on Tropical SPA 09 Dec 2009 - 14 Jun 2010 2 Days / 1 night Dongguan Free & Easy Package From $415 p/p Hotels: (Hong Kong) Return private vehicle from hotel in Hong Kong to Dongguan Regal Kowloon (2 nights) 1 night stay at Sheraton Dongguan based on Executive twin share Surcharge for K season $75 p/p www.sheraton.com/dongguan 16-31Nov, 01Dec 2009 – 31Jan 2010 Daily buffet breakfast at Club Lounge or Botanica Brasserie Surcharge for H Season $145 p/p Complimentary soft drinks, tea and coffee service at Club Lounge 12-30Apr, 14Sep- 11Oct, 01-15Nov 2009, 01-31Mar 2010 Surcharge for HH Season $265 p/p 12-31Oct 2009 2 hour pre-dinner drinks and canapés at Club Lounge Complimentary wireless internet and broadband at Club Lounge (Macau) Surcharge for FRI/SAT/Public Holidays/ Public Holiday’s Eve / New Above prices not applicable for Hong Kong and China Year’s Eve $100 p/p Public Holidays. Public Holidays and weekend prices can (K) Shoulder, (H) High, (HH) High High Season, (VS) Virgin Atlantic request from reservation direct

37 38 MACAUBest Of Both Worlds Package Excludes: Travel by Viva Macau Ferry or Turbojet tickets from Macau/Hong Kong or Kowloon return Baggage service charge From $899 p/p (S/S $195 p/p) Personal expense Package Includes: Return air from Sydney to Macau Remarks: Airport to Hotel tranfser Ferry or Turbojet tickets can purchase from Legend Asia direct one 1 night hotel stay based on twin share at Casa Real Hotel (Elite Room) month prior departure www.casarealhotel.com.mo Buffet breakfast at hotel Yearly Price Guideline: Choice of Macau Museum admission or Tower admission Airfare: Surcharge for K season $200 p/p 3-23 Apr, 2-19 Jul, 23 Sep Discount dining coupon at Antonio Portuguese restaurant. – 11 Oct, 19 Nov – 8 Dec 2009, 15-23 Jan, 27-31 Jan 2010. 2 nights hotel stay based on twin share at Regal Oriental Surcharge for H Season $620 p/p 09 Dec 2009 – 14 Jan 2010 www.regaloriental.com Hotel: From $999 p/p (S/S $295 p/p) Regal Kowloon (2 nights) Package Includes: Surcharge for K season $75 p/p, 16-31Nov, 01Dec 2009 – 31Jan 2010 Return air from Sydney to Macau Surcharge for H Season $145 p/p, 12-30Apr, 14Sep- 11Oct, 01-15Nov Airport to Hotel tranfser 2009, 01-31Mar 2010 1 night hotel stay based on twin share at Grand Emperor Hotel Surcharge for HH Season $265 p/p, 12-31Oct 2009 (Executive Room) www.grandemperor.com Buffet breakfast at hotel Casa Real Hotel – Surcharge for FRI $30 p/p, for SAT $70 p/p, Public Buffet lunch at Macau Tower Holiday and Eve on request Discount dining coupon at Antonio Portuguese restaurant Grand Emperor Hotel – Surcahrge for FRI/SAT/ Public Holiday and Eve 2 nights hotel stay based on twin share at Regal Kowloon $80 p/p www.regalkowloon.com

37 38 The Benefits

How You Benefit Entertainment Well Designed Itineraries and For your enjoyment, we have included the Value For Money From Joining Leg- following cultural shows for you to have China and Korea are great exotic countries. It a great memory:- Beijing traditional Acro- is not easy to select which is your ideal itiner- end Asia Tours? batic Show, Xian Tang Dynasty Show, Guilin ary especially for a first time traveler. We Minority Singing and Dancing Show, Suzhou guarantee you that whatever you choose, it is Silk Fashion Show, Yangtze Cruiser Shows, the best amongst all in the market in terms of Our answer is simple. We commit and we Xinjiang Ulghur Minority Singing and Dancing deliver. We are not just delivering but deliver contents, prices you paid for it. Our genuine show, Dali Bai Minority Three-course Tea working attitude make your tours rich and to your utmost satisfaction. cultural Show. Nanta Cooking Show is the rewarding, the tour products are really value first Korean non-verbal musical performance for money. All itineraries are well designed Hotel Accommodation selected as one of “Top 10 Tourist Attractions according to our well established traveling We have carefully selected those 4 stars to 5 in Seoul” recommended by Korea National experience. It never too rush, you will find a stars hotels with upper international standard Tourism Organization. perfect balance of traveling time, leisure and and good accessibility for your accommoda- activities. tion. Tour Guides In China, it is our policy to provide our National China and Korea are marvelous destinations Meals Tour Escort jointly with the local tour guides for traveling. To suit your budget or help you to make up your mind, you may need to consult Unless specified in the itineraries to allow to serve you right from the beginning of your your nearest travel agents or us directly. Let you to have chance to sample food according tour. Our peoples are all well trained and hand Legend Asia leads you to the exotic, energetic to your own budget and taste, three meals picked to serve Legend Asia’s clients with and entertaining- China, Hong Kong, Macau will be provided daily. You will be served strong demand of customer service. By choos- and Korea. American and Chinese/Korean combination ing Legend Asia, you have entrusted your tour buffet breakfast at hotels, Chinese/Korean in the hands professionals with great tourism lunch and dinner in local licensed restaurants knowledge, responsibility and reliability. for hygiene and quality of food standard. China is famous for its gourmet food, we de- liberately selected those specialties such as Peking Roast Duck, Xian Chinese Dumpling, JoIN with Legend Asia Nanjing Qinhuai flavor snacks, Wuxi Spare Ribs, Xinjiang Roast Lamb, Lanzhou Hand Made Beef Noodles, Chengdu Hot & Spicy snacks for your meals included in your tours. In Korea, Kimchi the internationally famous fermented cabbage dish with chili peppers is a dish Korean can not live without it.

39 40 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need to apply visa for visiting 9. What kind of meals will be avail- 17. Can I use my mobile phone in China? able on tour? China? Yes, any non-Chinese passport holder needs a visa of All breakfast are served at your hotel with western Yes, you can enjoy GSM networks provide coverage entering into China. style of buffet including fruits, salad and cereals. in the major cities. Lunch and dinner are usually Chinese food. 2. Is it safe to travel in China? 18. What is the best time to go to Yes, China is regarded as the safe travel destination 10. Can you arrange vegetarian Tibet? in the world. However, as a traveler, we advise you meals for me? It is recommended that one visits Tibet around May be cautious in China as you would be anywhere else. Yes, we do provide vegetarian meals if required. to July and September to October. You may expect Serious crime against foreigner is rare. heavy rainfall during August. 11. What should I do if my flight is 3. Do I need vaccinations to enter canceled or delayed? 19. What should I do to avoid moun- China? If your international flight is cancelled, delayed tain sickness? Normally, you do not need any vaccinations to enter affecting you arrive on time, you should contact us You should never be nervous and worried about your China except that you come from the injected area. immediately so that we can make the necessary trip. If you have respiratory problems, we advise you We suggest you follow the advice from World changes to minimize any inconvenience. to postpone your trip. A thorough physical check up Health Organization and your doctors. before your trip is necessary. You should not do any- 12. What sort of aircrafts are usu- thing strenuous on the first day and take a good rest. ally for China domestic flights? Do not rely too much on oxygen equipment all the 4. Can I bring in Chinese currency We usually arrange for a Boeing or Airbus for our time, so that you can accommodate yourself to the into China for the sake of my con- clients high altitude as early as possible. venience? Yes, you can take RMB into China with limited value. 13. What are the train travel condi- 20. What is the general weather Any passenger who carry over RMB20,000 in cash or tions in China? condition for Yangtze River Cruise? foreign currencies with value exceeding US5,000 in Train travel is an interesting, inexperienced and safe Generally speaking, it is windy, humid and few cash should be declared in Customs. way of getting around China. In China, the accom- sunshine. The average temperature is ranging from modation on the train are divided into four 30C in July to 10C in January. Spring and Autumn is 5. Is it necessary to purchase any categories, soft-sleeper, soft-seat, hard-sleeper and the best season for river cruise. travel insurance when traveling hard-seat. Usually, the soft sleeper carriage is air- to China? conditioning which is what we suggest you to take. 21. What is the best time to travel Yes, we strongly recommend you purchase travel to Korea? insurance before departure to safeguard any unfore- 14. Can I use my credit cards in Autumn (September – November) and spring (March seen circumstances especially protection of medical China? – May) are the most comfortable seasons to visit. requirement on the tour as it can be very costly for Yes, the following credit cards are accepted in foreigner having medical treatment in China. China-Master Card, Visa, American Express, JCB and 22. What types of meals are served Diners Card. These credit cards are widely accepted on Korea tours? 6. What are the hotel conditions at hotels, department stores and shopping centre On our short stay programs and group tours, breakfast and facilities in China? located in tourist area. will be served in your hotels and will consist mainly International chain of hotels are all established in the American breakfast except if stay at local suburban major cities of China that offer top class of hospitality 15. What is the tipping practice for accommodations, Korean type breakfast may be service. visitors to China? served instead. Lunches will be served at local It is a common practice for visitors to tip the tour restaurants whereas dinners usually at travelers’ own 7. Is internet available in the China guide and driver in recognition of their good service. expense in order to provide flexibility of their choices. hotels? It is not customary to leave tips at hotel or local Korean food is generally hot and spicy compared to Yes, most 3 star hotels and above will provide inter- restaurant as the bill usually includes 10-15% service Chinese. net service in your room with a reasonable fee or at charge. the business centre. 23. HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULD A ALLO- 16. What is the limitation of check- CATE AS TIPPING FOR KOREA TOURS? 8. Can you confirm a non-smoking in baggage of traveling on China Tipping is most appreciated as it will be treated as room for me in China hotels? domestic flights? part of the Local Guide and Driver service fee. For those traveling under short stay programs and group Yes, a non-smoking room can be arranged. Any passenger holding on economy class adult ticket tours. is entitled to check-in luggage of 22 KG (about 44

pounds) free of charge. 24. Can I drink the tap water in Korea? We strongly recommend that you do not drink tap water, normally the hotels will have electric bottle to suit your drinking purpose. 39 40 Booking Form

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41 42 Terms & Conditions

Reservation & Deposit Amendment Fees Travel Documents Upon confirmation of your booking, a deposit of Amendment to confirmed booking - $30 per Client must carry a passport valid for 6 months $300 per person is to be collected by Legend Asia transaction beyond the duration of the trip and have obtained within 7 days. Amendment within 30 days of departure - $50 per the requisite visas when traveling. Legend Asia transaction accepts no responsibility for any failure in this Balance of Payment Cancellation fees will apply to transfers within 60 respect. The final balance is due 60 days prior to departure. days of departure. Bookings made within 60 days shall pay in full Health Requirements within 3 working days or we may consider your Name transfer is not allowed once a booking is Clients are required to observe and familiarize booking cancelled. confirmed. This will be regarded as a cancella- themselves with any health requirements for the tion and fees apply accordingly. Please note that countries traveling to. It is highly recommended Cancellation by Legend Asia the amendment fee is not including any addition that clients should consult doctor for their health charges levied by hotels, ground operators or Legend Asia reserves the right to cancel any trip condition before departure. Travelers for age over airlines in conjunction of your tour booking altera- due to insufficient members or those guaranteed 70 should obtain a letter of fitness to travel and tion if any. trips prior departure due to terrorism, natural submit to us along with their booking forms. disasters, and political instability or any external events which make it unviable to operate. In such Validity Responsibility a case, alternative tour will be offered. Should The prices and contents of this brochure are Legend Asia (herewith called the Company) acts alternatives not be acceptable, Legend Asia will based on the costs, exchange rates at the time of as a coordinator for all persons taking these tours refund the full payment but will not responsible printing current as 1 December 2008. However, in the making of all arrangements for transpor- for any incidental expenses such as visas, travel this does not apply to any changes by tax, fuel tation, sightseeing and hotel accommodation. insurance or loss of enjoyment. surcharge levied by airlines, currency fluctuation or The Company does not own, manage control or any uncontrollable factors; Legend Asia reserves operate any transportation vehicle, any hotel or Cancellation by Client the right to alter the prices any time even after re- restaurant or any other supplier of services. All ceipt of balance payments from the client. Legend We treat all cancellations on the date written can- coupons receipts and tickets are issued subject Asia will make every effort to keep you informed cellation is received by Legend Asia with charges to the terms and conditions specified by the law of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any stipulated as follows. of the country where the services are provided. alternations made to published itineraries. The company acts only as an agent for the owner 1. More than 60 days prior departure- loss contractors and suppliers of transportation and/or deposit Travel Insurance other related travel services provided and as- 2. Between 30-59 days, 50% of total tour cost Travel insurance is a required condition for joining sumes no responsibility for the loss or damage or loss of deposit whichever is higher our tours. Your travel insurance must provide or claims howsoever caused arising directly or 3. 29 days or less prior to departure, 100% of full cover against personal accident, medical indirectly from accidents loss or damage to person total booking cost. Please note that no refund will expenses, emergency repatriation, personal items, or property, transport failure, strikes, wars uprising be made or any unused portion once the trip has cancellation and curtailment. or acts of God etc over which the company has no started. Administration fees including transfer fee control. and amendment fee will also be charged for any cancellation refunds. Law of Contract This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of New South Wales.

41 42 LegendAsia

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