2018 XIAMEN MARATHON
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XIAMEN FACTS ————————————————-————2 XIAMEN MARATHON ——————-—————-—————4 EXCLUSIVE OFFER ——————-———————-—-—-——7 ITINERARY ——————-—-——————--—-———————-——8 HOTEL OPTIONS ————————-—-——-—————-——9 PRICES ——————-—-——————-—-—-—-—————-——10 EXTENSION ————————————————————————11 CHINESE VISA ————--—-——-———-———————---—14
* THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER TO OVERSEAS RUNNERS. RUNNERS IN CHINA ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO GET GUARANTEED MARATHON ENTRIES VIA THIS OFFER.
1 XIAMEN FACTS ❖ ❖ Xiamen is a port city on China’s A former artillery from 1894, Huli southeast coast, across a strait from Taiwan. Shan Fortress has water views and a large It encompasses 2 main islands and a region number of antique cannons. on the mainland. ❖ Current population: 4 million.
❖ Formerly known as Amoy, it was a ❖ Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport British-run treaty port from 1842 to 1912. (IATA: XMN) have direct flights to Hong
❖ Many Europeans and Japanese lived Kong, Amsterdam, Sydney, Melbourne, on Gulangyu, today a vehicle-free island Vancouver, Seattle, Los Angeles, Taipei, with beaches and meandering streets lined Soul, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, with old colonial villas. Manila, and so on.
❖ Xiamen University, founded in 1921, is known for its green spaces.
❖ Nanputuo Temple dates from the Tang Dynasty and sits at the base of Wulao Mountain, with trails to the top.
XIAMEN, CHINA
2 2017 XIAMEN MARATHON. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEFENG WEI. XIAMEN MARATHON AS A TOP MARATHON RACE IN CHINA, XIAMEN MARATHON ENTRY IS DRAWING-BASED AND THE DRAWING IS NOW CONCLUDED. WE OFFER GUARANTEED ENTRIES TO OVERSEAS RUNNERS. ❖ Official Name: 2018 C&D Xiamen Marathon
❖ Certificate: IAAF Gold Label, AIMS, CAA Gold
❖ Official website: http://www.xmim.org/
❖ Date: Jan. 7, Sunday, 2018
❖ Distances: Marathon
❖ Size: 30,000 runners
❖ Cut-off time: 6 hrs 15 mins
❖ Course record: Men 2:06:19 by Moses Mosop (KEN) in 2015, Women 2:19:52 by Mare
Dibaba (ETH) in 2015.
❖ Age limit: 20 years and old (born before December 31, 1998)
❖ Race day temperature: 10℃ ~17℃ (50℉ ~ 63℉)
❖ Profile: Out-and-back course along the coastal road with a few mild climbs
❖ Prize money: $6000USD to $40,000USD for men of 2:11:00 or less, women of 2:29:00
or less; $20,000 to winners if break course records (see above); $40,000 to winners if
make China records; $1,000,000 to winner if make world’s records.
❖ Aids: water stations every 5km from 7.5km until 37.5km; water&electrolytes every 5km
from 5km to 40km; refreshments every 5km from 17.5km to 37.5km; medical stations
at the start area, every 2.5km from 5km point and at the finish area.
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IAAF GOLD LABEL ROAD RACES SINCE 2008 IAAF Road Race Label Events are races that the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) designates as the "leading road races around the world.” The classification was first introduced for the 2008 running season, only Gold and Silver Labels were awarded, and only 12 races were recognized, which then expended to 49 races in recent years.
Xiamen Marathon was among the first 12 Gold Label races, and has been carrying the certificate since then. Gold Labels have the strictest requirements, followed by Silver, then Bronze. All three categories require what the IAAF describes as an international elite field, that requires at least five nations (four for Bronze) to be represented by runners with times faster than the IAAF's guidelines. Additionally, the race course must be closed to vehicular traffic, and measured to the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) standard, with full electronic timing used to generate the results. The race must be organized in a way that minimizes ecological damage to the surrounding areas. A specified number of doping tests must be carried out, and prize money for the participants should be equal, irrespective of gender or nationality, though additional rewards can be given to runners from the host nation.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF XIAMEN MARATHON, AND FENG11.
6 EXCLUSIVE OFFER TO OVERSEAS RUNNERS ❖ Guaranteed entries for runners (marathon distance only);
❖ Airport pickup & drop-off service is provided for all runners and travel companions;
❖ Private land transportation with bilingual (English & Chinese) representatives;
❖ 24/7 English-speaking assistance for emergent matters;
❖ Buffet breakfasts, complimentary lunches and dinners;
❖ 4- and 5-star hotels to match any budget.
❖ 72-hour visa free policy for selected countries.
We need the following info to process your marathon registration:
Name as shown on passport, nationality, gender, date of birth, one personal photos, passport photo, emergency contact name and phone, T-shirt size (Chinese size is 1 size smaller).
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF XIAMEN MARATHON
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ITINERARY ❖ Day 1 - Jan. 5, Friday
Welcome to Xiamen! Our bilingual representative will meet you and take you to the hotel. Enjoy a city tour and dinner.
Huandao Road: Xiamen Marathon is an out-and-back course along this road with nice view and ocean breeze. We drive you along the course to help you get familiarized.
Xiamen University: Nicknamed Xia Da, established in 1919 with donation from an overseas Chinese as Amoy University, now it is 1 of the top 10 universities in China.
❖ Day 2 - Jan. 6, Saturday
Visit Xiamen Marathon Expo (The 2nd China Marathon Expo) for race packet. Then explore Gulangyu Island with our local insider tour guide. 3 meals are provided today.
Gulangyu Island: Renowned for its colonial history and beautiful environment, and newly enlisted to be UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, the island is just 2 sq km (0.77 sq mi) in area, and traffic free (no cars or bicycles).
❖ Day 3 - Jan. 7, Sunday
It is the race day! We will help you get to the start and take you back to the hotel after you finish. Take some rest, then stroll in an ancient temple followed by the celebration dinner.
South Putuo Temple: a 1000-year old Buddhist temple in the city center of Xiamen.
❖ Day 4 - Jan. 8, Monday
Enjoy breakfast before you are transferred to the airport. Fly home or continue your China trip to Xian for your discovery of Terra-cotta Army.
38 HOTEL OPTIONS
5-star Kempinski Hotel Xiamen:
The hotel is centrally located in Xiamen and features an indoor pool, a fitness centre and 3 dining restaurants. Elegantly furnished with contemporary decor, the rooms are very spacious (454 sq ft or 42 sq m).
4-star Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen :
Located in the city center, the hotel features spacious room, free Wi-Fi, a gym, a pool, sauna facilities, and 5 restaurants that offers Chinese, Japanese, and Italian cuisine.
* When the above hotels are not available at the time of booking, hotel of the same standard will be arranged.
9 PRICES
Single room USD / person Runner Non-runner Surcharge
with 5- star hotel 899 849 349 3 Night / 4 Days (Jan. 5 to Jan. 8) with 4- star hotel 749 699 199
Included: ❖ Guaranteed entry for runners (marathon distance only); ❖ Airport pick-up and drop-offer service; ❖ Assistance in marathon expo and on marathon day; ❖ Insider experience with bilingual local guide, including entrance, transportation, meals as per the itinerary; ❖ Hotel rooms with tax and daily buffet breakfast based on double occupancy.
Not included: ❖ Insurance. We recommend Insurance for medical and trip cancellation coverage. ❖ Personal expenses.
Hotel extra nights before Jan. 5 or after Jan. 8 with airport pick-up / drop-off service: • 5-star: $170/room.night for single occupancy; $190/room.night for double occupancy. • 4-star: $120/room.night for single occupancy; $140/room.night for double occupancy. * incl. tax and daily breakfast
10 EXTENSION: TERRA-COTTA WARRIORS & GREAT WALL
❖ Day 4 - Jan. 8, Monday
After breakfast, take flight to to Xian. You will be met in the airport and taken to the hotel for some rest. Our bilingual insider guide will take you to a Shadow Puppet Show in a traditional Chinese courtyard. Dinner is provide in a selected local restaurant.
Xian is an ancient capital with 3,000 years history located in northwest China. It is winter at this time of the year, temperature about -3℃~5℃ (26℉~40℉).
❖ Day 5 - Jan. 9, Tuesday
Excursion to the Terra-cotta Army. Then visit City Wall. 3 meals are provided today.
Terra-cotta Army is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you ‘ll see 6,000 life-size terra cotta statues and discover stories of the first Chinese emperor.
City Wall is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls that exhibits complete features of the rampart architecture of feudal society.
❖ Day 6 - Jan. 10, Wednesday
Take the high-speed train to Beijing and travel 1,400km (870 miles) in about 5 hours. Arrive at Beijing in early afternoon. Explore the Summer Palace. Dinner in local restaurant.
11 Summer Palace, the last imperial garden of China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by Emperor Qianlong with supreme power and large sums of money, skillful and ingenious artisans from all over the country and 15 years.
❖ Day 7 - Jan. 11, Thursday
Continue to explore Beijing and discover 2 more World Heritage Sites, and enjoy the famous Peking Duck dinner.
Temple of Heaven was the place where the Emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) would worship God of Heaven and pray for prosperity for the whole nation. Today not only can you see the history, but also people playing Taichi here.
Great Wall, approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles) long, the world’s largest military structure, was build from 220 B.C. by the first Chinese emperor, and construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
❖ Day 8 - Jan. 12, Friday
Fly back home with your Xiamen Marathon Metal and wonderful experience of the Middle Kingdom.
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Prices： $1199 per person; single occupancy surcharge $299.
Included: ❖ Airfare Xiamen to Xian, economy class; ❖ High-speed train Xian to Beijing, standard seat; ❖ 4 nights hotels in Xian and Beijing based on double occupancy; ❖ Sightseeing tours and insider experiences with bilingual local guides & entrance; ❖ All land transportation in deluxe tour coach with A/C.
Not included: ❖ Insurance. We recommend Insurance for medical and trip cancellation coverage. ❖ Personal expenses.
HOTELS IN XIAN AND BEIJING Xian - 5-star Sofitel On Renmin Square
This luxury hotel is located in the city center, 10 minutes walk to the Bell Tower, Drum Tower and the Big Bazaar in the Muslim area. The hotel has an indoor heated pool, luxurious spa, 4 restaurants and 3 bars.
13 Beijing - 5-star Sofitel Wanda Hotel:
As the top 1% hotel in Beijing, this is a luxury hotel features an indoor heated pool, sauna room and free Wi-Fi. Shin Kong Place, a big shopping mall, is a 5-minute walk away. The spacious rooms at Wanda Sofitel Beijing feature elegant décor and luxurious bathrooms. Dining options include French, Japanese, Chinese and international cuisine.
CHINESE VISA You can visit Xiamen for less than 72 hours without obtaining a Chinese visa if you meet the requirement of the 72-hour visa free policy.
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following 13 countries do not need a visa to enter China as long as their trip does not last longer than allowed: San Marino (90 days), Mauritius (60 days), Bahamas, Barbados, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Serbia, Seychelles, Tonga (30 days), Brunei, Japan, Singapore (15 days).
Other than the above mentioned, you should apply for the Chinese visa in the Chinese embassy or consulate where you reside.
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