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Li River Temple of Heaven Table of Contents Dream. INTRODUCTION Welcome ...... 3 Customize Your Travel/Savings ...... 4 The Advantages of China Discovery Tours...... 5 Hotels & Accommodations...... 6 Yangtze River & Three Gorges Dam...... 7 Explore. Cruise the Yangtze with Century Cruises...... 8 Map of Asia...... 9-10
CHINA TOURS TA-Golden China Discovery - 12 Days - Best Seller...... 11-12 TG-Grand China Discovery - 15 Days - Most Popular...... 13-14 Discover. TYD-Yangtze Downstream Discovery - 13 Days - Best Package...... 15-16 TYH-Yangtze - Hong Kong Discovery - 18 Days - Most Comprehensive...... 17-18 TX-Xian Discovery - 9 Days - Best Seller...... 19-20 TC-China Culture Discovery - 11 Days...... 21-22 TQ-Shangrila Discovery - 12-Day Exotic Trip ...... 23-24 TS-Silk Road Discovery - 13-Day Adventure...... 25-26
TT-Tibet Discovery - 11-Day Spiritual Journey ...... 27-28 TW-Taiwan Discovery - 8 Days ...... 29-30
ASIA TOURS TB-Thailand Discovery - 9 Days ...... 31-32 TJ-Japan Discovery - 8 Days ...... 33-34 TK-Korea Discovery -10 Days...... 35-36 PACKAGES & EXTENSIONS China City Land Packages...... 37-38 Asia Tour Land Extensions...... 39-40 TERMS & CONDITIONS General Information and Conditions...... 41-42
01 02 Customize Your Travel WelcomeFellow Travelers, As the trusted leader in quality custom tours to Asia, our clients often China Discovery Tours invites you to join us in 2018-2019 to explore China and other countries in Asia. come to us with requests for modified or completely personalized Let us guide you on your journey by providing a deeper understanding of other nations, their people and itineraries. China Discovery Tours specializes in providing your family or their histories. organization with flexible and convenient travel plans comprehensively tailored to your specifications Based Los Angeles, China Discovery Tours open its doors since 1986. Our philosophy of high-quality, outstanding traveler service is fulfilled by providing personalized, all-inclusive land-only travel packages at Our expert travel consultants are ready to work with you to plan your reasonable prices. Only the finest hotels, restaurants, cruise ships and professional guides are selected. trip of any type. We have arranged privately guided tours, organized We can create fully-customized tours for any group size. special curricula for school groups and rented banquet halls for business
We would be honored to have you, your family, friends or distinct colleagues join us in exploring China and conferences. We have decades of experience and connections to organize other countries in Asia. Let’s explore and discover the world together! exactly what you require.
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03 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 04 The Advantages of Hotels and Accommodations China Discovery Tours China Discovery Tours uses 4-5 star international luxury hotels on its tours. All hotels feature Westrn-style amenities, u Experience/expertise since 1986 room service and many other extras to make your stay more comfortable. Bottled water is readily available and Western-style food is available at most major hotels. Our hotels are conveniently located close to major attractions in u All-inclusive land tours the cities we visit. Rooms are upgradable (call for details). Here are just a few hotels.For an up-to-date full list of our u Group savings/free group leader travel hotels, please visit u Customized travel itineraries www.chinadiscoverytours.com/CD/hotel.html u Guaranteed departures u High-quality accommodations u Top-notch savory meals u Most knowledgeable and personable guides XIAN
u A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau BEIJING LIJIANG u Around-the-clock customer service u Global operation support Courtyard Beijing Northeast Golden Flower International Hotel u Best international and U.S. airfare available
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by word of mouth. See what some China Discovery Tours travelers have GUILIN said about their adventures. SHANGHAI
“I can’t thank you enough! You guys really did an amazing job. As I look at the Bravo Hotel Sunrise on the Bund Regent Hotel accomodations, the huge amount of transportation, and all the meals and entry fees included in the package, I think it was an incredible value. I never stay in hotels that nice when traveling on my own!”
- Michael Grant, San Francisco, CA LHASA JIUZHAIGOU HONG K ONG “Our family trip was so magical...Here is a pic of Susu and me at the orphanage Harbour Plaza Metropolis Brahmaputra Grand Hotel giving toys to the kids. You have done an amazing job putting together this Howard Johnson Resort unforgettable time for us. The tours, hotels, guides, details were truly fabulous!! I commend you on your planning and working with us to make this happen! - Karen Harvey, Tarzana, CA CHENGDU HANGZHOU “Thank you so much for the arrangements you made for us in Beijing and ZHANGJIAJIE
Shanghai on our recent cruise. Everything turned out perfectly. The guides were Pullman Hotel& Resort Sheraton Wetland Park Resort Tibet Hotel on time, spoke very good English and were informative.” - Edna Flores, Los Angeles, GA
“You certainly went way beyond the call of duty when it came to taking care of us. You answered all our questions promptly (and we had a lot of them) ...and KUNMING DUNHUANG then, of course, when we finally arrived, we were treated with TLC all through Y ANGTZE CRUISE our journey. Thank you!” - Pam Eaton, Dennis, MA Grand Park Hotel Silk Road Dunhuang Century Legend
05 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 06 Yangtze River and Three Gorges Dam Cruise the Yangtze Cruise the magnificent Yangtze River with 5-Star Century Cruises and China Discovery Tours. A compelling way to add to the exciting adventure of China is to include the Yangtze River in your travel with Century Cruises plans. As the longest river in China, the Yangtze is a significant part of China’s history, culture and economy. China Discovery Tours is proud to announce that we are working Its picturesque gorges, valleys and vistas have been admired and written about in Chinese lore for thousands exclusively with Century Cruises, the only cruise line with its five of years. As “the cradle of Chinese civilization”, the Yangtze and Three Gorges Dam provide for cargo cruise ships all built after 2003. Century Cruises is also the only cruise shipping, hydroelectric power, flood control, and water for agriculture - all of which are vital to China’s line with its spacious cabins all installed with private balcony for viewing economic growth. the Three Gorges scenery.
A downstream cruise on the Yangtze starts in Chongqing - a municipality of nearly 30 million people. From Century Cruises offers a highly advanced water filtration process that enables the use of purified water throughout all aspects of the cruise. here the cruise passes through the beautiful Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. It It is the only cruise line that has installed a superb bar on deck with a then passes through the Three Gorges Dam site, which many regard as the largest construction project in panoramic view. The cruise ship is also endowed with midship observation China since the Great Wall. The cruise ends in Yichang, an ancient city with more than 4,000 years of history. elevators providing convenience and an unparalleled view of the Yangtze. Yichang is also known as the “Throat between Sichuan and Hubei” where it acts as a transportation center that connects Eastern and Western China. The facilities include a business center, reading room, fitness area, sauna and massage room, internet café, gift shop and beauty salon. Onboard Daily shore excursions are also available to allow travelers to get an up-close look at life in rural China. activities feature lectures on Chinese history and culture, Tai Chi lessons Daning River Shennong Stream and calligraphy demonstrations. Narratives by knowledgeable river guides, latest satellite communications and HBO/CNN make it that much more enjoyable onboard.
Xiling Gorge Three Gorges Dam Site In each cabin is a deluxe king-sized bed (or two large single beds) with Wu Gorge Yichang Qutang Gorge 5-Star Hilton Hotel Standard linens and personal grooming articles. A Wuhan Upstream Shashi good night’s sleep is further assured by the distance of each cabin from Chongqing the engine. Downstream
Yueyang Century Cruises brings you a sophisticated restaurant with a capacity of more than 300 people, serving both Chinese and Western cuisine. The vessels are also installed with advanced central ventilation systems and anti-vibration systems onboard. According to the China National Tourism Administration, all its cruisers have been recognized as 5-Star cruisers on the Yangtze.
About the ships: Century Legend (Luxury 5-Star Cruise) is one of the two newest ships from Century Cruises. The Century Legend ship accommodates 398 passengers and features a choice of accommodations that include 160 deluxe staterooms, 34 executive suites and 2 presidential suites. The standard deluxe staterooms on the ship are 301 square feet, the largest standard cruise ship cabins or suites currently on the Yangtze. All have balconies and amenities such as a direct dial phone, LCD Satellite TV, automatically controlled air-conditioning and a bathroom with a separate bathtub. The Century Legend is a brand-new luxurious ship with incredible amounts of space to enjoy and relax on. M.S. Yangtze 2 launched in September of 2011 by the international designer team who worked with Carnival Cruises to enhance their ships. M.S. Yangtze 2 has taken the standard for five-star sea cruising and has been elaborately crafted as the top-ranking inland river cruise line. “Water” was selected as its principal design element to illustrate its concept focusing on low carbon emissions and eco-friendly technology to preserve the natural ecosystem in the Yangtze River, while also providing an enjoyable, leisured space for tourists.
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09 10 BEST Itinerary AB: American Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, SD: Specialty Dinner SELLER Day 1 Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be warmly welcomed and escorted to your hotel to rest from your flight or have free time to explore GoldenTour Code: TA China Discovery Beijing on your own. 12 days, 11 nights | Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai, Suzhou Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, D) Begin your journey today by visiting the sites of the 2008 Olympic Experience the grandeur of China on our Golden China Discovery Tour. You will Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube for outside enjoy touring some of China’s most historically significant and picturesque cities. viewing. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the Summer Palace and a pearl factory. From the dynamic and influential capital city of Beijing to the ancient city of Xi’an, Li River in the morning you will be captivated by this tour’s diverse sights. You will visit Guilin, the city Day 3 Beijing (AB, L, SD) Today you will visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and of beautiful rivers and landscapes elegantly captured-in-time by artists of the the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, you will be treated to a Peking majestic Tang Dynasty. Last, but definitely not least you will end your adventure Duck Banquet. (Alternative meals may be requested.) with an amazing tour of Shanghai, the “Pearl of the Orient” and Suzhou, a city of Day 4 Beijing (AB, L, D) Today you will journey to the Great Wall followed by the jade factory. scenic gardens and canals rich with Chinese culture. After exploring the Great Wall, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the city and visiting the Lama Temple. Tour Highlights After dinner, enjoy a spectacular Kung Fu show for some late evening entertainment. Beijing (4 Nights): Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Day 5 Beijing – Xian (AB, L, SD) Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, pearl and jade factories Take a morning Hutong tour before catching an afternoon flight to Xian (2 Nights): Xian. By that evening, expect to enjoy a Special Chinese Dumpling Banquet followed by a traditional Tang Dynasty Show. Urumqi Terracotta Warriors, Big Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Square Beijing . . Day 6 Xian (AB, L, D) Turpan 1 ...... Spend an exciting day with the Terracotta Warriors at their excavation Dunhuang . . Guilin (2 Nights): . . . . site today. You will learn that three giant pits contain 7,300 warriors, . . Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Market, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill . . . 2 . . . horses and chariots. After lunch, continue your tour by visiting the Big Xian . . Shanghai/Suzhou (3 Nights): . . . Goose Pagoda and the Ancient City Wall. 4 Shanghai Pearl TV Tower Ride, Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai District, Bund and 5 . . Lhasa Wuhan . . Pudong District. In Suzhou, visit Classical Chinese Gardens, Tiger Hill, Chongqing Suzhou Day 7 Xian – Guilin (AB, L, D) Lingering Garden and Silk Factory #1 Visit Shaanxi Provincial Museum and the Muslim Square before
Taiwan departing our flight to Guilin. 3 Entertainment: Kung Fu Show (Beijing), Tang Dynasty Show (Xian) and Folk Kunming Guilin Dance & Song Show (Guilin) Day 8 Guilin (AB, L, D) Hong Kong Shanghai skyline Side Excursions: Shanghai - harbor cruise or Shanghai acrobat show Enjoy a Li River Cruise. Visit Yangshuo free market and attend a Folk Tour Price Includes: Domestic China Airfare, Meals, Tours, Guides and Hotels Dance and Song Show in the evening. Day 9 Guilin – Shanghai (AB, L) Tour Code-TA Explore Elephant Trunk Hill and later marvel at the stalagmites in Begins - Beijing Ends - Shanghai *Intra-China Air the Reed Flute Cave. You will then leave Guilin to embark on an Sunday Thursday + Land unforgettable journey in Shanghai. Mar 18 Mar 29 $ 2,899 $ 2,899 Day 10 Shanghai – Suzhou (AB, L, D) Apr 1, 22 Apr 12, May 3 Enjoy your day by visiting Tiger Hill, Lingering Gardens and Silk Factory May 6, 13, 20 May 17, 24, 31 $ 2,899 No.1 in Suzhou before returning to Shanghai in the afternoon/early Jun 3 July 8 Aug 5 Jun 14 July 19 Aug 16 $ 2,899 evening. If you would like us to arrange your evening entertainment, Sep 2, 9, 16, 30 Oct 7 Sep 13, 20, 27 Oct 11,18 $ 2,899 we recommend a Shanghai harbor cruise or Shanghai acrobat show Oct 14 Nov 4 Oct 25 Nov 15 $ 2,899 at an additional cost. Prices do not include: Day 11 Shanghai (AB, L) • International Flights (Call us for special rates on international airfare) Explore Shanghai by visiting the Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai District, • Chinese Visa followed by a ride up the famous Pearl TV Tower. After lunch, enjoy • Recommended Travel Insurance (p.42) a walk along Nanjing Road and the Bund. • Single Supplement - $800 • Child (2-11) fare is 90% rooming with 2 adults without bed Day 12 Shanghai (AB) Spend this morning as you like before we escort you to the airport *Intra-China Air + Land prices include China domestic air tickets, fuel surcharges and airport for your flight home or to your next destination. taxes/fees.
This itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including: weather, airline schedules, etc.
Great Wall of China For a more detailed itinerary, please visit our website. Call for Details: (866) 992-4462 11 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 12 MOST POPULAR Itinerary AB: American Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, SD: Specialty Dinner Day 1 Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be warmly welcomed and escorted to your hotel to rest from your flight or have free time to explore GrandTour Code: TG China Discovery Beijing on your own. 15 days, 14 nights | Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hong Kong Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, D) Begin your journey today by visiting the sites of the 2008 Olympic The Grand China Discovery Tour provides the opportunity to enjoy many Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube for outside of China’s picturesque landscapes, historic monuments and modern-day viewing. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the Summer Palace and a pearl factory. architectural triumphs. From the bustling streets of Beijing and Shanghai to the Day 3 Beijing (AB, L, SD) Hong Kong junk boat beautiful and shining Li River, you will experience the ever-changing urban and Today you will visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Forbidden City rural cultures throughout the country. Climb the Great Wall of China and visit the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, you will be treated to a Peking Duck Banquet. (Alternative meals may be requested.) the Xian Terracotta Warriors. Shop in the economic heart of Shanghai and gaze Day 4 Beijing (AB, L, D) at enormous pagodas and colorful Chinese gardens. The Grand China Discovery Today you will journey to the Great Wall followed by the jade factory. will truly astound you. After exploring the Great Wall, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the city and visiting the Lama Temple. Tour Highlights After dinner, enjoy a spectacular Kung Fu show for some late evening entertainment. Beijing (4 Nights): Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Day 5 Beijing - Xian (AB, L, SD) Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, pearl and jade factories Take a morning Hutong tour (old alleyways and lanes) before catching an afternoon flight to Xian. By that evening, expect to enjoy a Special Xian (2 Nights): Urumqi Chinese Dumpling Banquet followed by a traditional Tang Dynasty Terracotta Warriors, Big Goose Pagoda and Ancient City Wall, Muslim Square Beijing Show. Turpan 1 Guilin (2 Nights): Day 13 Hong Kong (AB) Dunhuang Day 6 Xian (AB, L, D) Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Market, Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill Enjoy a half-day city tour of Hong Kong, which includes Victoria Peak, Spend an exciting day with the Terracotta Warriors at their excavation Repulse Bay, Aberdeen Fishing Village and a jewelry shop. 2 Shanghai/Suzhou (3 Nights): site today. You will learn that three giant pits contain 7,300 warriors, Xian . . . Pearl TV Tower Ride, Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai District, Bund and horses and chariots. After lunch, continue your tour by visiting the Big Day 14 Hong Kong (AB) 4 Shanghai . . 5 . . . . Pudong District. In Suzhou, visit Classical Chinese Gardens, Tiger Hill, Today is a free day to explore the vast city of Hong Kong. Call us for Lhasa Wuhan . . . . Goose Pagoda and the Ancient City Wall. Suzhou . . Lingering Garden and Silk Factory #1 Chongqing . . optional day tours, such as a visit to Lantau Island or Macau Island. . . Day 7 Xian - Guilin (AB, L, D) . . . . Hong Kong (3 Nights): Day 15 Hong Kong (AB) . . Visit Shaanxi Provincial Museum and the Muslim Square before . . . Taiwan Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen Fishing Village and a jewelry shop Spend this morning as you like before we escort you to the airport 3 . . . departing our flight to Guilin. Kunming Guilin 6 for your flight home or to our next destination. Hong Kong Day 8 Guilin (AB, L, D) Entertainment: Kung Fu Show (Beijing), Tang Dynasty Show (Xian) and Folk Enjoy a Li River Cruise. Visit Yangshuo free market and attend Folk Tour Code - TG Dance & Song Show (Guilin) Dance and Song Show in the evening. * Side Excursions: Shanghai - harbor cruise or Shanghai acrobat show Begins - Beijing Ends - Hong Kong Intra-China Air Day 9 Guilin - Shanghai (AB, L) Sunday Sunday + Land Hong Kong - Lantau Island or Macau Island, etc. Explore Elephant Trunk Hill and later marvel at the stalagmites in the Mar 18, Apr 1, 22 Apr 1, 15, May 6 $3,899 Tour Price Includes: Domestic China Airfare, Meals, Tours, Guides and Hotels Reed Flute Cave. You will then leave Guilin for Shanghai. May 6, 13, 20 May 20, 27, Jun 3 $3,899 Day 10 Shanghai - Suzhou (AB, L, D) Jun 3, Jul 8, Aug 5 Jun 17, Jul 2, Aug 19 $3,899 Enjoy your day by visiting Tiger Hill, Lingering Garden and the Sep 2, 9, 16 Sep 16, 23, 30 $3,899 Silk Factory No.1 in Suzhou before returning to Shanghai in the evening. If you would like us to arrange your evening Sep 30, Oct 7, 14 Oct 14, 21, 28 $3,899 entertainment, we recommend a Shanghai harbor cruise or Nov 4 Nov 18 $3,899 Shanghai Acrobat Show at an additional cost. Prices do not include: Day 11 Shanghai (AB, L) • International Flights (Call us for special rates on international airfare) Explore Shanghai by visiting the Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai • Chinese Visa District, followed by a ride up the famous Pearl TV Tower. After • Recommended Travel Insurance (p.42) lunch, enjoy a walk along Nanjing Road and the Bund. • Single Supplement - $980 Day 12 Shanghai – Hong Kong (AB) • Child (2-11) fare is 90% rooming with 2 adults without bed Spend this morning as you like before taking a flight to Hong Kong. Once you arrive in Hong Kong, we will transfer you to *Intra-China Air + Land prices includes China domestic air tickets, fuel surcharges and airport taxes/fees. your hotel. Enjoy a free day in the city where you can shop or visit the entertainment district. This itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including: weather, airline schedules, etc. For a more detailed itinerary, please visit our website. Li River Call for Details: (866) 992-4462 13 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 14 BEST PACKAGE Itinerary AB: American Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, SD: Specialty Dinner Shibao Zhai Pagoda Day 1 Beijing Yangtze Downstream Discovery Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be warmly welcomed and escorted Tour Code: TYD to your hotel to rest from your flight or have free time to explore Beijing on your own. 13 days, 12 nights | Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze Cruise, Suzhou, Shanghai Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, D) Begin your journey today by visiting the sites of the 2008 Olympic Featuring a luxurious 5-Star Century Legend Cruise down the magnificent Yangtze Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube for outside River and a spectacular journey to famous modern and ancient architectural viewing. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the Summer Palace and a pearl wonders, this China excursion will take you on an unforgettable adventure. factory. Experience ancient rural China and the massive Three Gorges Dam Project on Day 3 Beijing (AB, L, SD) exciting shore excursions along the Yangtze River. Enjoy the ancient Terracotta Today you will visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, you will be treated to a Peking Warriors in Xian, the massive Great Wall of China, a delicious Peking Duck Banquet Duck Banquet. (Alternative meals may be requested.) in Beijing and the brilliant Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai. The Yangtze Downstream Day 4 Beijing (AB, L, D) Discovery provides a memorable taste of China to cherish your entire life. Today you will journey to the Great Wall followed by the jade factory. After exploring the Great Wall, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the city and visiting the Lama Temple. After dinner, enjoy a spectacular Kung Fu show for some late evening Tour Highlights entertainment. Beijing (4 Nights): Yangtze Cruise (3 Nights): Day 5 Beijing - Xian (AB, L, SD) Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Excursions include Shibao Zhai, Take a morning Hutong tour (old alleyways and lanes) before catching Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Shennong Stream,Three Gorges an afternoon flight to Xian. By that evening, expect to enjoy a Special Urumqi Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Dam Chinese Dumpling Banquet followed by a traditional Tang Dynasty Beijing Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Turpan 1 Suzhou: Show. pearl and jade factories Classical Chinese Gardens, Tiger Pandas in Chongqing Dunhuang Day 6 Xian (AB, L, D)
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*Intra-China Air + Land prices include China domestic air tickets, fuel surcharges and airport taxes/fees. This itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including: weather, airline schedules, cruise itinerary changes, boat changes, etc. Call for Details: (866) 992-4462 For a more detailed itinerary, please visit our website. 15 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 16 Yangtze River MOST COMPREHENSIVE Itinerary AB: American Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, SD: Specialty Dinner
Day 1 Beijing Yangtze-Hong Kong Discovery Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be warmly welcomed and escorted Tour Code: TYH to your hotel to rest from your flight or have free time to explore Beijing on your own. 18 days, 17 nights | Beijing, Xian, Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai, Suzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, D) Begin your journey today by visiting the sites of the 2008 Olympic The Yangtze-Hong Kong Discovery takes you to “Middle Kingdom” for a scenic, Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube for outside pleasurable adventure. From the glowing skyscrapers and shops of Shanghai to viewing. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the Summer Palace and a pearl the vibrant Tang Dynasty Show in Xian, you will experience all the colors and factory. liveliness of China. Relax as you pass through the Three Gorges on your 5-Star Day 3 Beijing (AB, L, SD) Century Legend Cruise of the Yangtze River and gaze at the magnificent Hong Today you will visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, you will be treated to a Peking Kong skyline from Victoria Peak. And with visits to serene Beijing temples, the Duck Banquet. (Alternative meals may be requested.) massive Great Wall of China and the beautifully-crafted Xian Terracotta Warriors, Day 12 Shanghai (AB, L) Day 4 Beijing (AB, L, D) you will see why the Yangtze-Hong Kong Discovery is our most comprehensive Explore Shanghai by visiting the Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai District, Today you will journey to the Great Wall followed by the jade factory. followed by a ride up the famous Pearl TV Tower. After lunch, enjoy China adventure. After exploring the Great Wall, you will stop for lunch at a local a walk along Nanjing Road and the Bund. Tour Highlights restaurant before returning to the city and visiting the Lama Temple. After dinner, enjoy a spectacular Kung Fu show for some late evening Day 13 Shanghai – Guilin (AB, L, D) Beijing (4 Nights): Suzhou: entertainment. Take an afternoon flight to Guilin, then have the rest of the day to yourself. Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Great Classical Chinese Gardens, Tiger Day 14 Guilin (AB, L, D) Day 5 Beijing - Xian (AB, L, SD) Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden Hill, Lingering Garden and Silk Cruise down the Li River and arrive at Yangshuo free market. In the Take a morning Hutong tour (old alleyways and lanes) before catching City, Summer Palace, Temple of Factory #1 evening, attend a Folk Dance and Song Show. an afternoon flight to Xian. By that evening, expect to enjoy a Special Heaven, Lama Temple, pearl and jade Urumqi Shanghai (3 Nights): Chinese Dumpling Banquet followed by a traditional Tang Dynasty Day 15 Guilin-Hong Kong (AB, L) factories Beijing Pearl TV Tower Ride, Yu Yuan Explore Elephant Trunk Hill and later marvel at the stalagmites in the Turpan 1 Show. Xian (2 Nights): Garden, Old Shanghai District, Bund Reed Flute Cave before our flight out to Hong Kong. Upon arrival in Dunhuang Terracotta Warriors, Big Goose and Pudong District Day 6 Xian (AB, L, D) Hong Kong, we will meet and escort you to the hotel. Pagoda and Ancient City Wall Spend an exciting day with the Terracotta Warriors at their excavation
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You have a shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam and arrive Sep 2, 9, 16 Sep 19, 26, Oct 3 $4,799 in Yichang afterwards. Later, we board a flight to the great city of Sep 30, Oct 7, 14 Shanghai. Oct 17, 24, 31 $4,799 Nov 4 Day 11 Shanghai - Suzhou (AB, L, D) Nov 21 $4,799 Enjoy your day by visiting Tiger Hill, Lingering Garden and the Silk Prices do not include: Factory No.1 in Suzhou before returning to Shanghai in the evening. • International Flights (Call us for special rates on international airfare) If you would like us to arrange your evening entertainment, we • Chinese Visa recommend a Shanghai harbor cruise or Shanghai acrobat show at • Mandatory service charge on board $25 per person an additional cost. • Recommended Travel Insurance (p.42) • Single Supplement - $1,260 • Child (2-11) fare is 90% rooming with 2 adults without bed *Intra-China Air + Land prices include China domestic air tickets, fuel surcharges and airport taxes/fees. This itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including: weather, airline schedules, cruise itinerary changes, boat changes, etc. Call for Details: (866) 992-4462 For a more detailed itinerary, please visit our website. 17 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 18 BEST Itinerary AB: American Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, SD: Specialty Dinner SELLER Day 1 Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be warmly welcomed and escorted Tour Code: TX to your hotel to rest from your flight or have free time to explore Xian Discovery Beijing on your own. 9 days, 8 nights | Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Suzhou Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, D) Begin your journey today by visiting the sites of the 2008 Olympic The Xian Discovery is a best seller that leads you to a fantastic introduction to the Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube for outside splendid attractions and historic monuments in Beijing, Xian, Suzhou, and Shanghai. viewing. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the Summer Palace and a pearl Explore the Ancient City Wall, the colorful Big Goose Pagoda and the massive army factory. of more than 7,300 life-sized Terracotta Warriors while in Xian. Climb the Great Day 3 Beijing (AB, L, SD) Wall of China and stroll through the beautiful Lingering Garden of Suzhou. Feast Today you will visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, you will be treated to a Peking on a Peking Duck banquet in Beijing and gaze at the Shanghai skyline from atop the Duck Banquet. (Alternative meals may be requested.) massive Pearl TV Tower. The Xian Discovery is an amazing opportunity to stimulate Day 4 Beijing (AB, L, D) your senses with China’s finest sights tastes, and sounds. Today you will journey to the Great Wall followed by the jade factory. After exploring the Great Wall, you will stop for lunch at a local Great Wall of China restaurant before returning to the city and visiting the Lama Temple. After dinner, enjoy a spectacular Kung Fu show for some late evening Tour Highlights entertainment. Beijing (4 Nights): Day 5 Beijing – Xian (AB, L, SD) Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Great Wall Tiananmen Square, Forbidden Take a morning Hutong tour (old alleyways and lanes) before catching Urumqi City, Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, pearl and an afternoon flight to Xian. By that evening, expect to enjoy a Special Beijing jade factories Turpan 1 Chinese Dumpling Banquet followed by a traditional Tang Dynasty
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Day 1 Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be warmly welcomed and escorted to your hotel to rest from your flight or have free time to explore ChinaTour Code: TC Culture Discovery Beijing on your own. 11 days, 10 nights | Beijing, Xian, Luoyang, Shaolin/Zhengzhou, Shanghai Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, D) Begin your journey today by visiting the sites of the 2008 Olympic The China Culture Discovery highlights China’s history and heritage with ancient Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube for outside architectural masterpieces and culture-rich communities, all while enjoying viewing. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the Summer Palace and a pearl special dinners during your journey. Begin in China’s capital of Beijing, walk along factory. the Great Wall and discover the Forbidden City. Continue to one of the oldest Day 3 Beijing (AB, L, SD) ancient capitals of China that holds a massive underground army built to protect Today you will visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, you will be treated to a Peking the emperor in his afterlife. Whisk away on an exhilarating high-speed bullet train Duck Banquet. (Alternative meals may be requested.) ride to the birthplace of Kung Fu. Gaze at thousands of Buddhist art carved along Day 4 Beijing (AB, L, D) the sides of limestone cliffs at the Longmen Grottoes. You will experience a true Today you will journey to the Great Wall followed by the jade factory. cultural awakening on the China Culture Discovery. After exploring the Great Wall, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the city and visiting the Lama Temple. After dinner, enjoy a spectacular Kung Fu show for some late evening Tour Highlights entertainment. Beijing (4 Nights): Day 5 Beijing – Xian (AB, L, SD) Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden Take a morning Hutong tour (old alleyways and lanes) before catching City, Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, pearl and an afternoon flight to Xian. By that evening, expect to enjoy a Special Urumqi jade factories Chinese Dumpling Banquet followed by a traditional Tang Dynasty Beijing Show. The Bund Turpan Xian (2 Nights): 1 Dunhuang Terracotta Warriors, Big Goose Pagoda, Muslim Square and Ancient City Wall Day 6 Xian (AB, L, D) Spend an exciting day with the Terracotta Warriors at their excavation ...... Luoyang (1 Night): Xian 2 ...... site today. You will learn that three giant pits contain 7,300 warriors, 3 4 . . Longmen Grottoes and Guan Mausoleum Lhasa Luoyang Zhengzhou 5 Shanghai horses and chariots. After lunch, continue your tour by visiting the Big Shaolin/Zhengzhou (1 Night): Goose Pagoda and the Ancient City Wall. Chongqing Yichang Shaolin Temple Day 7 Xian – Luoyang (AB, L, SD) Taiwan Shanghai (2 Nights): Kunming Guilin Pearl TV Tower Ride, Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai District, the Bund Visit Muslim Square before taking the high-speed train to Luoyang. Have a Luoyang flavor dinner for the evening. Hong Kong and Pudong District Entertainment: Tang Dynasty Show (Xian), Luoyang fl vor dinner (Luoyang) and Day 8 Luoyang – Shaolin/Zhengzhou (AB, L, D) Shaolin Martial Arts School (Shaolin) In Luoyang, you will visit Longmen Grottoes and Guan Mausoleum. In the afternoon you will take a drive to Shaolin Temple, best known Tour Code-TC Tour Price Includes: Domestic China Airfare, Meals, Tours, Guides and Hotels for its martial arts. Zongyue Temple at Songshang, Talin and Shaolin Begins - Beijing Ends - Shanghai *Intra-China Air Martial Arts School are other sites in Shaolin. You will later travel to Sunday Wednesday + Land Longmen Grottoes Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province. Mar 18, Apr 1, 22 Mar 28, Apr 11, May 2 $2,799
Day 9 Zhengzhou – Shanghai (AB, L) May 6, 13, 20 May 16, 23, 30 $2,799 Board a flight to Shanghai and then check into your hotel. Explore Jun 3, Jul 8, Aug 5 Jun 13, Jul 18, Aug 15 $2,799 Shanghai by visiting the Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai District and Sep 2, 9, 16 Sep 12, 19, 26 take a ride up the famous Pearl TV Tower. After lunch enjoy a stroll $2,799 along Nanjing Road and the Bund. Sep 30, Oct 7, 14 Oct 10, 17, 24 $2,799 Day 10 Shanghai (AB) Nov 4 Nov 14 $2,799 This is your free day to explore as much of Shanghai as possible. Prices do not include: • International Flights (Call us for special rates on international airfare) Day 11 Shanghai (AB) • Chinese Visa Spend this morning as you like before we escort you to the airport • Recommended Travel Insurance (p.42) for your flight home or to your next destination. • Single Supplement - $900 • Child (2-11) fare is 90% rooming with 2 adults without bed
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This itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including: weather, airline schedules, etc. For a more detailed itinerary, please visit our website. Call for Details: (866) 992-4462 21 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 22 Stone Forest EXOTIC TRIP Itinerary AB: American Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, SD: Specialty Dinner Day 1 Guilin g You arrive in Guilin. Once we escort you to your hotel, the rest of the day Shan rila Discovery is free for you to explore. Tour Code: TQ Day 2 Guilin (AB, D) 12 days, 11 nights | Guilin, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangrila, Chengdu Cruise down the Li River and arrive at Yangshuo free market for local crafts and artworks. The Shangrila Discovery is your opportunity for a breathtaking, picturesque Day 3 Guilin – Kunming (AB, L, D) adventure through China’s Yunnan Province. Depart on a sparkling Li River In the morning, explore Elephant Trunk Hill. Later, marvel at the Cruise and venture to the Kunming Stone Forest with immense, colorful stalagmites in the Reed Flute Cave before catching a flight to Kunming, “The Spring City.” limestone structures. View China from atop the sacred Jade Dragon Mountain Day 4 Kunming (AB, L, D) near Lijiang and experience the mighty Yangtze River passing through the Visit the Stone Forest, created by ancient winds and water erosion. fantastic Tiger Leaping Gorge. Afterwards, visit the bustling economy of The Stone Forest is filled with limestone cliffs and peaks. On the way Three Pagodas Shanghai, home of the 2010 World Expo. You will be inspired by “The Land of back, visit Dragon’s Gate and Huating Temple. Sacredness and Peace” throughout your Shangrila Discovery. Day 5 Kunming – Dali (AB, L, D) Catch a flight to Dali, home of the Bai minority, where you will visit the Three Pagodas and the Dali Museum. Also enjoy a scenic boat ride on Erhai Lake and a city tour of Old Dali. Tour Highlights Day 6 Dali – Lijiang (AB, L, D) In the morning, drive to Lijiang and visit the Bai minority village in Guilin (2 Nights): Shangrila (2 Nights): Xizhou. After lunch, you will continue on to Lijiang where you will Li River Cruise, Yangshuo free First bend of Yangtze River, enjoy a city tour of Old Town Lijiang and Mu Palace. market, Elephant Trunk Hill and Tiger Leaping Gorge, Ganden Day 7 Lijiang (AB, L, D) Reed Flute Cave Songzanlin Monastery, Shudu Lake Urumqi Today you will be treated to a view from the top of the Jade Dragon and share a meal with a Tibetan Kunming (2 Nights): Mountain, which has been worshiped by the Naxi minority for Turpan family
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Itinerary AB: American Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
Day 1 Beijing Arrive in Beijing after your flight where we will greet and escort you Tour Code: TS to your hotel. Silk Road Discovery Day 2 Beijing – Urumqi (AB, L, D) 13 days, 12 nights | Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Xian, Shanghai Take a flight to Urumqi, widely known as “beautiful pasture” and also a major industrial center and the capital of Xinjiang Uygar Autonomous The Silk Road Discovery retraces footsteps of caravans and merchants who Region. Xinjiang is a large (comparable in size to Iran), sparsely populated linked the East and West along this ancient trade route. Discover the ruins of area. You will not only observe Islamic culture of Uygar people and daily Jiahoe City and Gaocheng City near Turpan and immerse yourself in the unique lifestyle of many other ethnic groups but also vast natural scenery and the Gobi Desert. culture, song, and dance of the Uygur minority in Urumqi. Study the ancient Day 3 Urumqi (AB, L, D) Magao Grotto paintings sketched by monks, merchants and nobles from eras Urumqi is considered furthest away from the ocean and has also played and dynasties long passed, and visit the Xian excavation site containing the an intricate role in the northern pathway of the Silk Road. Begin by treasured Terracotta Warriors. You will also enjoy modern-day China attractions visiting the surreal Heavenly Lake, local name Tian Chi. Thereafter, you on this journey that takes you through Shanghai. Experience ancient and modern will explore the nomadic Khazak community and witness the lifestyle Beacon Tower, which was used as a warning signal against enemies of local people. You will visit the International Grand Bazaar built in the civilizations along your Silk Road Discovery. in the 11th century. You will follow this excursion with a visit to traditional Muslim style displaying a Middle-Eastern feel. It is a highly the Overhanging Great Wall that was built as an extension to the Tour Highlights frequented local hot spot for shopping at a bargain price. Jiayuguan Pass as an integral part of its ancient defense system. After Beijing (1 Night): Day 4 Urumqi – Turpan (AB, L, D) lunch, you will catch a flight to Xian An overnight city You will spend your last hours in Urumqi by touring the Xinjiang Day 10 Xian (AB, L, D) Autonomous Region Museum. We will make our way overland to Today we visit the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Terracotta Urumqi (2 Nights): Turpan, also known as Oasis in the Gobi Desert. You will be brought Warriors excavation site. This site contains more than 7,300 Heavenly Lake and Great Bazaar to the Jiaohe Ruins where the remains of ancient Chinese ruins are sculptures crafted more than 2,000 years ago to honor China’s first Turpan (1 Night): found along with an ancient monastery and palace. Turpan, prevalent Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. After lunch, we visit the Ancient City Wall Urumqi of grape orchards and fields of grains, is considered the hottest place in 2 Gaocheng City Ruins, Karez Well and Sugong Pagoda and Big Goose Pagoda. China. Enjoy an exotic Uygar singing and dancing show in the evening. Beijing Train (1 Night): Day 11 Xian – Shanghai (AB, L) 3 Day 5 Turpan – Dunhuang (AB) Turpan Jiayuguan 1 An overnight train You will take a flight out to Shanghai and visit the Yu Yuan Garden,
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Call for Details: (866) 992-4462 25 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 26 Tibetan Highlands SPIRITUAL Itinerary JOURNEY AB: American Breakfast, B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner Day 1 Beijing Arrive in Beijing after your flight where we will greet and escort you TibetTour Code: TTDiscovery to your hotel. Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, D) 11 days, 10 nights | Beijing, Lhasa, Chengdu, Xining, Tongren You will first visit sites of the 2008 Olympic Games such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube. After a short rest, you’ll visit the The Tibet Discovery elevates you to the towering mountain ranges of southwest Yonghegong Lamasery and Temple of Heaven. China, where you will see and experience Tibet’s mystical and spiritual appeal. Day 3 Beijing – Lhasa (AB, L, D) Experience the largest lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region, Namtso Lake. This Today, board an early flight to Tibet, “The Roof of the World.” Take tour provides you an option of either choosing to visit China’s prized Pandas at in the breathtaking countryside as you travel from the remote renowned research center in Chengdu or witness the spectacular views of the airport into the city of Lhasa. The remainder of the day will be free for you to explore and adapt to the altitude. Namtso Lake Tibetan highland on a train to Xining. Whichever you choose, both are going to Day 4 Lhasa (AB, L, D) astound you. Embark on an exhilarating flight through beautiful mountains on your Today, visit the 7th century Jokhang Temple and Sera Monastery. way to Lhasa, where you will visit the sacred Tibetan Buddhist Potala Palace. Enjoy a Afterwards, you will visit Barkhor Street to shop for traditional heightening experience on your Tibet Discovery to “The Roof of the World.” Tibetan arts and crafts. Day 5 Lhasa (AB, L, D) Your first stop will be the Potola Palace, the most sacred location Tour Highlights of Tibetan Buddhism. You then visit the Summer Palace of Norbu Lingka, former residence of the Dalai Lama. Later you will see the Beijing (2 Nights): Tibetan History Museum. Tibetan singing and dancing performance Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Yonghegong Lamasery and Temple of Heaven highlights the evening. Lhasa (5 Nights): Day 6 Lhasa – Namtso (AB, L, D) Urumqi Tibetan Highlands, Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple, Today, drive to one of the Holy lakes in Tibet, Namtso Lake. After Beijing admiring the beauty of nature and its natural pure color and return Turpan Sera Monastery, Namtso Lake, Tibetan History Museum and Summer .... 1 back to Lhasa...... Palace of Norbu Lingka Option 2 - Xining Dunhuang ....
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Hong Kong Lhasa Train (1 Night): before heading out to enjoy a Sichuan opera in the evening. Drive to Xining in the morning. Before boarding our evening flight back to Spectacular view of Tibetan highland Beijing, we’ll visit Tibetan Medicine museum and witness the longest Tibetan Day 9 Chengdu (AB, L, D) Thangka, which received an entry in the Guinness World Records. Xining/Tongren/Beijing (2 Nights): Today we will make our way from Chengdu in the morning, and visit the Entertainment: Sichuan Opera (Chengdu) Tibetan Medicine Museum and Tibet Thangka painting art Giant Buddha at Mt. Leshan. Afterwards we will return to Chengdu in the Day 11 Beijing (B, L) Tour Price Includes: Domestic China Airfare, Meals, Tours, Guides and Hotels evening. End your tour and we will escort you to the airport. Day 10 Chengdu – Dujiangyan (AB, L, D) Potala Palace at dawn, Lhasa, Tibet Today we’ll visit one of the World Heritage Site - Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which is an age-old water project completed more than 2000 Tour Code-TT (Xining) years ago. This project has been functioning for over 2000 years guarding Begins - Beijing Ends - Beijing *Intra-China Air against floods and irrigating the vast Chengdu Plain. Head back to Chengdu Thursday Sunday + Land to visit the Giant Panda Research Center. Apr 12, May 17, Jun 14 Apr 22, May 27, Jun 24 $4,099 Day 11 Chengdu (AB) Enjoy your breakfast, then we will escort you to your flight back home. Jul 5, Aug 16, Sep 13 Jul 15, Aug 26, Sep 23 $4,099
Prices do not include: Tour Code-TT (Chengdu) • International Flights (Call us for special rates on international airfare) • Chinese Visa Begins - Beijing Ends - Chengdu *Intra-China Air • Recommended Travel Insurance (p.42) Thursday Sunday + Land • Single Supplement - $820 Apr 12, May 17, Jun 14 Apr 22, May 27, Jun 24 $4,099 • Child (2-11) fare is 90% rooming with 2 adults without bed
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Day 1 Taipei Upon arrival in Taipei, our local guide will meet you at the airport and Touraiwan Code: TW Discovery transfer you to the hotel for the rest of the evening. Day 2 Taipei – Sun Moon Lake (AB) 8 days, 7 nights | Taipei, Sun Moon Lake, Kaohsiung, Kenting, Taitung, Hualien This morning, you will drive to Sun Moon Lake which is located in the middle of Taiwan and situated 762 meters above sea level in the lofty Discover the fascinating island of Taiwan on our Taiwan Discovery Tour. First, we mountains of Central Taiwan. The tour will stop at the famous Wenwu will explore Sun Moon Lake also known as the largest body of water in Taiwan. Temple, also known as Literature-Warrior Temple, dedicated to Confucius as Master of Pen and to Kuan Ti as Master of Sword, as well a the Holy It is said that the east side of the lake resembles a sun while the west side resembles Monk Shrine and Ci En Pagoda. After touring around Sun Moon Lake, you a moon, hence the name. Next we will journey through Kaohsiung and head will check into your hotel. Upon check in, you have the option to enjoy the spa and a natural hot spring bath. towards the southern tip of country, visiting Kenting National Park. Enjoy the Day 3 Sun Moon Lake – Foguangshan Monastery – Kaohsiung journey back north through, Taitung and Hualien before finishing at the country’s (AB) capital, Taipei. After a pleasant breakfast, check out of the hotel. We will drive past the small, old Jiji Railway Station and continue to the most famous Buddhist sacred place of southern Taiwan, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery. Here you will learn about Buddhism during the monastery walking tour and visit “Buddha Memorial Center”. You Tour Highlights will have a chance to communicate with some of the local monks and nuns during the visit. Our adventure continues with an opportunity Taipei (3 Nights): Kenting (Optional ) to taste a Buddhist vegetarian lunch (at your own cost). Continuing, Presidential Building, Chiang Kai- Kenting National Park we will drive to Kaohsiung City, which is the second largest city of Shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs’ Shrine, Taiwan. The tour will take you to Love River and Liuhe Night Market. National Palace Museum Taitung (1 Night): Relax overnight at Kaohsiung. Eluanbi Lighthouse, Maobitou coastal Sun Moon Lake (1 Night): scenic area, Longpan Park Day 4 Kaohsiung – Kenting – Zhiben Hot Springs (AB) Wenwu Temple, Fo Guang Shan Enjoy a morning tour to Kenting National Park, located at Taiwan’s Buddhist Monastery Hualien (1 Night): southern tip, as well as the 37 miles of coral-rimmed shoreline along Taroko Gorge, Tunnel of Nine Turns, Chang Kai Shek (CKS) Memorial Hall Kaohsiung (1 Night): three sides of the park. Stops will be made at Eluanbi Lighthouse, Love River, Liuhe Night Market Swallow Grotto Maobitou coastal scenic area and Longpan Park. Continuing on, you will drive to Taitung via Southern Link Highway. Enjoy an overnight Day 7 Taipei (AB) Entertainment: Hot spring bath and Night Market stay at Zhiben. Today you will visit the Presidential Building, the famous monumental Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, the Martyrs’ Shrine and a traditional Side Excursion: Taipei 101 Day 5 Taitung – East Coast National Scenic Area – Hualien Taiwanese Temple. Later, you will complete the tour by exploring the Tour Price Includes: Meals, Tours, Guides and Hotels (AB) National Palace Museum and a local handicraft center. After breakfast, you will have an exciting East Coast Tour of Taiwan. Day 8 Taipei (AB) The East Coast National Scenic Area, known as “Taiwan’s last Enjoy your last day in Taipei. A transfer from the hotel to the airport is unspoiled land”, stretches 170 kilometers down the east coast of included. the island. Weathering, erosion and accumulation have produced Taipei cityscape a wide range of landforms here. Your tour will stop at Xiaoyeliu, Tour Code – TW Sanxiantai, Shitiping (Stone Steps), a marble factory and showroom. Land Only In the late afternoon, you will proceed to Hualien for an overnight Begins - Taipei Ends - Taipei Saturday Saturday stay at Taroko National Park. Mar 31, 2018-Mar 23, 2019 Apr 7, 2018-Mar 30, 2019 $1,299 Day 6 Hualien – Taroko Gorge – Taipei (AB) After breakfast, make a visit to Taroko National Park. Taroko Gorge *There are some exceptions on periods listed above. They include: is an exceptionally beautiful, narrow ravine created by the Liwu River, Feb 21-28, Mar 21, 28 which has cut deep into the mountains of solid marble. A road carved Prices do not include: into sheer walls of rock rewinds its way past forested peaks and cliffs • International Flights (Call us for special rates on international airfare) towering thousands of feet above it, while hundreds of feet below a • Recommended Travel Insurance (p.42) river roars past gigantic marble boulders. Passing by Tunnel of Nine • Single Supplement - $1,155 Turns, Ci Mu Bridge, stops will be made at Swallow Grotto, Changchun • Child (2-11) fare is 90% rooming with 2 adults without bed Temple and Shakadang Trail. We will then drive back to Taipei with a This itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including: stop at Qingshui Cliff, and drive through Syue-Shan Long Tunnel (12.9 weather, airline schedules, etc. km) to arrive by early evening. For a more detailed itinerary, please visit our website.
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Day 1 Bangkok Upon arrival in Bangkok, our local guide will meet you at the airport Tour Code: TB and transfer you to the hotel for the rest of the evening. Thailand Discovery Day 2 Bangkok (AB, L, D) 9 days, 8 nights | Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phuket Visit the Grand Palace, which is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. Since 1782, the palace has been the official esidence The Thailand Discovery guides you to vibrant cities and gorgeous white sand of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand). Every year, several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace. beaches on an exciting cultural adventure. Purchase exotic fruit and unique Grand Palace gifts while relaxing on a Thai Long Tail Boat through the Floating Market Afterwards, we explore Wat Phra Keo, which is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Lastly, admire the Reclining Wat Rong Khun in Bangkok. Absorb the Long Neck Karen Hill Tribe culture in Thaton and Buddha also known as “Wat Pho”. This temple is also known as the sit atop enormous elephants on a thrilling jungle ride. Cool off after a spicy birthplace of traditional Thai massage. In the evening, you will spend Thai dish with a tasty Thai iced tea, swim in crystal clear water along Phuket a lovely dinner on a local cruise. Island, and venture through caves and islands in Phang Nga Bay via canoe. Day 3 Bangkok (AB, L) In the morning, make your way to the Floating Market by Thai Long Tail Complete your Thailand Discovery with an inexpensive, wonderful Thai boat. Here you will be able to find many of the local products for sale. massage. After lunch, you are free to explore Bangkok, the capital and the most populous city of Thailand. (Over 14 million people or 22.2% live within Chiang Rai 2 the surrounding Bangkok Metropolitan Region.) Tour Highlights Day 4 Bangkok – Chiang Rai (AB, L) 3 Take a morning flight to Chiang Rai and visit Wat Rong Khun (White Chiang Mai Bangkok (3 Nights): Temple). Then transfer to Mae Sai, the most northern Thai town on Floating Market, Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo and Reclining Buddha the Burmese border. Afterwards, visit Chiang saen and its ancient temples, then take a boat ride to the Golden Triangle on the Chiang Rai (1 Night): Mekong River where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. Wat Rong Khun, Chiang saen, Long Neck Karen Hill Tribe and a boat on the Thai Long Tail Boat Golden Triangle Day 5 Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (AB, L) 1 Bangkok This morning, visit the Long Neck Karen Hill tribe at Thaton. Later, Chiang Mai (2 Nights): make our way to Chiang Mai, visit San Kamphaeng. San Kamphaeng and Doi Suthep . . . . Day 6 Chiang Mai (AB, L) . . . . Phuket (2 Nights): . . Visit to Mae Sa and watch an elephant show. After the show, ride the ...... Cape Promthep, Lighthouse Museum, Phang Na Bay, the Gypsy Village at . . . magnificent animals through the jungle. On the way back to Chiang . . . Rawai Beach . . . Mai, drive through the Doi Suthep mountain range...... Entertainment: Elephant Show (Chiang Mai) ...... Day 7 Chiang Mai – Phuket (AB) ...... Tour price includes: Domestic Thailand Airfare, Meals, Tours, Guides, Hotels and Tour ...... 4 Admissions Catch a flight to Phuket. After lunch, take a private vehicle to Phuket Cape Promthep. In the evening, visit the Lighthouse Museum and the It is easy to extend your trip, just add extra nights at a hotel or combine with another Gypsy Village in Rawai Beach. tour. Day 8 Phuket – Joined Phang Nga Tour (AB, L) Cruise idyllic Phang Nga Bay in serenity and calm, away from the crowds. A unique and original experience on-board a traditional Chinese Junk. Embark on-board “June Bahtra” and cruise through the Tour Code-TB enchanting Phang Nga Bay. Arrive at James Bond Island and cruise by long tail boat to the Sea Gypsy Village. Visit the Mangrove Delta Begins - Bangkok Ends - Phuket *Intra-Thailand Air and the Grotto Cave. Back onboard, enjoy a delicious buffet Saturday Sunday + Land lunch, including freshly caught fish and seafood. After a secluded Feb 10,Mar 10,Apr 7,14,May 5,19 Feb 18,Mar 18,Apr 15,22,May 13, 27 $2,599 swim, just sit back and savor the seascapes a bit longer – and the Aug 19,Sep 16,Oct 14, Nov 25,Dec 9 $2,599 romance of the open sea on board this unique sailing vessel. Note: Aug 11,Sep 8,Oct 6,Nov 17,Dec1 Join-in Tour. Prices do not include: Day 9 Phuket (AB) • International Flights (Call us for special rates on international airfare) Enjoy a free day before we transfer you to the airport. • Recommended Travel Insurance (p.42) • Single Supplement - $870 • Child (2-11) fare is 90% rooming with 2 adults without bed
*Intra-Thailand Air + Land prices include Thailand domestic air tickets, fuel surcharges and airport taxes/fees.
This itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including: weather, airline schedules, etc. Reclining Budha, Bangkok Call for Details: (866) 992-4462 For a more detailed itinerary, please visit our website. 31 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 32 Itinerary L: Lunch Tour Code-TJ Begins - Tokyo Ends - Osaka *Intra-Thailand Air Day 1 Tokyo Mon, Wed, Fri Mon, Wed, Fri + Land Arrive at Narita Airport and take a shuttle bus to our hotel. The Jan 3 thru Feb 26 Jan 10 thru Mar 5 $2,655 rest of the day is free to explore Tokyo. Feb 28 thru Nov 30 Mar 7 thru Dec 7 $2,655 Japan Discovery Day 2 Tokyo Tour Code: TJ Dec 3 thru Dec 19 Dec 10 thru Dec 26 $2, 655 Spend half the day sight-seeing, visiting famous landmarks such as the 8 days, 7 nights | Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto Tokyo Tower Observatory, Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple and *The arrival day at Tokyo Narita Airport is on Monday, Wednesday, Nakamise Shopping Street. Later, we will drive through Ueno and Friday. The Japan Discovery engages your senses on a trip to the "Land of the Rising Akihabara, eventually disembark at either Akihabara or Tokyo *Jan 3 thru Feb 26 and Dec 3 thru Dec 19 Monday and Wednesday Sun". View futuristic technologies and stunning skyscrapers in Tokyo and Station. ONLY capture the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest mountain. Cruise Day 3 Tokyo-Mt. Fuji-Hakone (L) *There are some exceptions on periods listed above. They include: Feb 12; Mar 16; Apr 9, 21, 23-May 2; Jul 9, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3-10, 17, 24; Sep along the shining Lake Ashi and experience the view from the Mt. On this day, you will take a deluxe motor coach where we begin 14, 28; Oct 5, 31; Nov 2 our drive to Japan's highest mountain, Mt. Fuji, to enjoy a Komagatake Ropeway. Venture through Hakone, Takeyama, Shirakawa-go, Also, if the date of stay at the hotel happens to fall on a blackout date, spectacular view. In the afternoon, we will proceed to Hakone for a the tour will not be operated. and Kyoto, visiting traditional Japan folk art, local Japanese fresh market, and boat ride on Lake Ashi and then head over to Mt. Komagatake many beautiful temples and shrines. Japan Discovery provides you with a Ropeway. We will stay over in Hakone for one night. Hotel upgrade plan is available. Please check with us for more details. solid, enriching experience through modern and ancient Japan. Day 4 Hakone-Takayama Prepare for a 5-hour train ride from Hakone to Takayama. Upon Prices do not include: arrival, you will visit the Yatai Kaikan Hall, an exhibition hall • International Flights (Call us for special rates on international airfare) displaying floats for Takayama Festival. Then head over to Kusakabe • Single supplement - $880 • Recommended Travel Insurance (p.46) Tour Highlights Folk Museum, which exhibits collection of Japanese folk art. For those who are interested in shopping for souvenirs, our next This itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including: weather, airline schedules, etc. destination will be Kami Sannomachi Town, famous for sake, pottery Tokyo (2 Nights): Shirakawa-go/Kanazawa For a more detailed itinerary, please visit our website. and toys. We will stay over in Takayama for one night. Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, (1Night): Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Takayama Morning Market, Day 5 Takayama-Shirakawa-go-Kanazawa (L) Shopping Shirakawa-go Observatory, Wada Residence In the morning, we will visit Takayama Morning Market, which is one Hakone(1 Night): of the biggest morning markets in Japan. We then head to Takayama Tokyo Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi Cruise, Hakone, Kyoto(2 Nights): Kyoto Shirakawa-go, famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, 1 Mt. Komagatake Ropeway Kenrokuen Garden, Kutaniyaki 4 3 some of which are more than 250 years old. Next we visit Wada 5 Pottery Kiln, Nomura Residence Residence, the largest remaining Gassho style farmhouses in Osaka . 2 Takayama(1 Night): . Hakone . (former Samurai Residence), Omicho . . . Yatai Kaikan Hall, Kusakabe Folk Ogimachi village. We will stay over in Kanazawa for one night...... Market, Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji . . . . . Museum, and Kami Sannomachi . . . . Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Day 6 Kanazawa-Kyoto ...... Town Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Temple Today, we will visit Kenrokuen Garden, which is considered as one & Kiyomizu Temple of the "three most beautiful gardens in Japan" and Kutaniyaki Pottery Kiln for Japanese style porcelain pottery. Then we will visit Nomura Japan Discovery can be easily extended or added to another tour. Residence, an old house of traditional Japanese tile-roofed mud walls Tour Price Includes: Specified Meals Tours, Guides, Hotels and Tour Admissions resident of a Maeda clan's samurai warrior. For shopping, we will go Japanese kimono to Omicho Market, Kanazawa's largest market. We will stay over in Kyoto for one night. Day 7 Kyoto (L) Kyoto, is known as the City of Ten Thousands of Shrines. There are literally thousands of temples and shrines to see. You will be visiting Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Temple and Kiyomizu Temple. Here, you will take a moment to learn the proper way to pray and snap a few beautiful pictures of the surrounding traditional gardens. Day 8 Kyoto to Osaka Airport Depending on your flight schedule, you may have extra time to spend in Kyoto, and/or take a 75-minute train ride from Kyoto to Osaka Airport (ITM or KIX) for your flight back home or on to your next destination.
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Itinerary B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
Day 1 Seoul Arrive at Incheon International Airport where you will be TKoreaour Code: TK Discovery transferred to Seoul to check-in to our hotel. The rest of the 10 days, 9 nights | Seoul, Jeju Island, Busan, Daegu, Mt. Sorak day is free to explore Seoul. Day 2 Seoul (AB) Learn the history and social structure of Korea as you walk to the Today you will enjoy a half day DMZ tour. We will pick you up at southern point of the border between North and South Korea at the your hotel and proceed to Imjingak Park, Unification Bridge (ID Check), DMZ theater and Exhibition Hall as well as the 3rd demilitarized zone, known as DMZ. Check-in at the Unification Bridge and infiltration tunnel. Continue to Dorasan Observatory - Dorasan walk through the advanced camp, and finally arrive at the Bridge of No Station and then enjoy lunch. Continue through Unification Bridge, Return. Soak in the sounds, tastes and culture of Seoul and then fly to the advance camp and then the freedom house where we finally head past the bridge of no return- Imjingak Park and return to Seoul at picturesque island of Jeju. Marvel at its beautiful waterfalls and beaches or the Ginseng center. We are dropped off at Itaewon Street where explore the mysterious caves. Then hop aboard a flight to the second largest the rest of the day is free at your own. city, Busan, to discover temples and grottoes of long ago. Embark on a Day 3 Seoul – Jeju Island (AB, L) journey of a lifetime while you discover Korea. After breakfast, we will take a morning flight to Jeju Island. We will begin our journey by visiting the Yongduam Rock. Continue to Halla Arboretum to see 909 kinds of native trees and sub-tropical plants. Stop for a lunch at a local restaurant then move to watch a Seoul skyline Tour Highlights variety of performances by animals at - Pacific Land Show (optional, US$13PP). Then continue to Yakechunsa Temple. Tonight we stay Seoul (3 Nights): Busan (1 Night): overnight in Jeju. DMZ, Imjingak Park, Unification Bridg , Gyeongju National Museum, Bulguksa 5 Mt. Sorak 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Bridge of No Temple, Seokguram Grotto Day 4 Jeju Island (AB, L) Return, Gyeongbokgung, National Folk Visit Cheonjeyeon Falls and Gyulimseong tangerine farm before
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For a more detailed itinerary, please visit our website. Call for Details: (866) 992-4462 35 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 36 Xian - 3 days/2 nights package Golden Flower 5-Star Hotel or Similar (China’s ancient capital and Terracotta Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Warriors) Month (per person) (per person) (per room) China City Land Packages D1: Transfer to hotel. Enhance your China vacation with one of our China city land packages. D2: Visit Terracotta Warriors excavation site. Jan-Dec $450 $240 $160 Each offers an opportunity to see more of China with the flexibility to D3: After lunch, our tour continues on to the Big Goose Pagoda and the Ancient City Wall. (AB, L) match your schedule. City land packages can be purchased individually or D4: Transfer to airport. (AB) combined with any tour. They include a local guide, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), meals (as indicated), transfers, ground transportation Zhangjiajie - 4 days/3 nights package Pullman Hotel & Resort (local best) or Similar (The “Avatar” Mountains) and plenty of sightseeing. Prices do not include connecting flights to/ Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night D1: Transfer to hotel. Month (per person) (per person) (per room) from these cities. Please call or visit www.chinadiscoverytours.com for D2: Explore the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Golden Whip Brook. (AB, L) Jan-Dec $740 $270 $180 the complete itinerary and availability as certain blackout dates may apply. D3: Visit the Yuanjiajie floating mountains f om the Hollywood film Avatar. See the four wonders in Beijing - 4 days/3 nights package Courtyard Beijing Northeast 4-Star Hotel or Similar Tianzi Mountain. (AB, L) (Capital of China and 2008 Olympic site) D4: Yellow Dragon Cave and Baofeng Lake in Suoxiyu Package Price Single Supplement D1: Transfer to hotel. Month Extra Night Nature Reserve. See UNESCO’s the Magic (per person) (per person) (per room) D2: Beijing city tour - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Needle and Chair of the Dragon King. Transfer to airport. (AB, L) Square,Pearl factory and Summer Palace. (AB, L) Jan-Dec $590 $220 $150 D3: Excursion to the Great Wall and Jade factory. (AB, L) Guilin - 3 days/2 nights package Bravo Hotel or Similar D4: Transfer to airport. (AB) (The subject of China’s greatest works of art) Optional evening activities available - Hutong Tour, Peking Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night D1: Transfer to hotel. Month Duck Dinner, Kung Fu Show and Chinese Opera (per person) (per person) (per room) D2: Li River Cruise. After the cruise, we browse Jan-Dec 510 $180 $180 Sunrise on the Bund 5-Star Hotel or Similar the Yangshuo free market for local crafts and Shanghai - 4 days/3 nights package artwork. (AB, L) (China’s bustling economy and 2010 World Expo) Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night D3: Visit Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave D1: Transfer to hotel. Month (per person) (per person) (per room) and transfer to airport. (AB) D2: Visit Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai District, view Optional evening activities available. skyline and architecture at Shanghai Bund. (AB, L) Jan-Dec 630 $220 $140 D3: Proceed to Suzhou where we visit the classical Chinese Gardens, Tiger Hill, Lingering Garden and Silk Factory #1. Huangshan - 4 days/3 nights package (AB, L) (The loveliest mountain of China) Huangshan Intl Hotel (local best) or Similar D4: Transfer to airport. (AB) D1: Fly to Tunxi in the evening and then transfer to Optional evening activities available - harbor cruise & acrobat hotel. Month Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night show D2: Drive to the foot of Huangshan, where you take a (per person) (per person) (per room) cable car up to the top of the mountain. Chengdu - 3 days/2 nights package Afternoon tour of the Huangshan Scenic Area. Jan-Dec $860 $280 $180 (Home of the Giant Panda Research Center) Tibet 5-Star Hotel or Similar (AB, L) D3: Sightsee at the top of Huangshan. Enjoy the D1: Transfer to hotel. Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Month panoramic vistas, inspiration for centuries of D2: Sightseeing Wuhou Temple, Dufu’s House and (per person) (per person) (per room) Chinese ink paintings and poetry. Later, we take the cable car down the mountain. (AB, L) Giant Panda Research Center. (AB, L) Apr-Oct $435 $160 $160 D4: Visit Hong Village and old city streets. Transfer to D3: Transfer to airport. (AB) airport. (AB, L)
Yangtze Cruise Packages: M.S. Yangtze 2 5-Star Cruise Line (Double Occupancy) Lhasa - 4 days/3 nights package 4 days/3 nights Downstream (Departs Saturday) or 5 days/4 nights Upstream (Departs Tuesday) Package Price Single Supplement (The roof of the world) Brahmaputra Grand 5-Star Hotel or Similar Month D1: Board Century Cruise and sail from Chongqing (per person) (per person) D1: Transfer to hotel. Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Month D2: Sail downstream and attend a Shore Excursion to D2: Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor (per person) (per person) (per room) Mar- Nov $655 $490 Shibao Pagoda. (B, L, D) Street. (AB, L) Mar-Jun, Nov $750 $320 $210 D3: Pass through the Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and D3: Potala Palace, Norbu Lingka and Tibetan History Xiling Gorge. Rowboat through Shennong Stream Apr, May, Sep, Oct $725 $520 $440 $280 Museum. (AB, L) Jul-Oct 900 and sail through the Three Gorges Dam. (B, L, D) D4: Transfer to airport. (AB) D4: Morning excursion at Sandouping to the Three Gorges Dam. Arrive in Yichang and disembark. (B)
Mt. Everest - 5 days/4 nights package (The highest peak in the world) Tingri 3-Star (local best) Hotel or Similar Inner Mongolia - 5 days/4 nights Mongolian Ger Camp package (Country of Blue Sky) D1: Drive from Lhasa to Yamdroktso Lake and then Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night travel through Gyangtse. Before arrival in Shigatse in the Month D1: Transfer to hotel. Month (per person) (per person) (per room) (per person) (per person) (per room) evening, we visit Kumbu Stupa and Pelkor Chode D2: Visit 16th century Dazhao Lamasery, the Five Monastery. (B,L,D) Mar-Jun, Nov $1, 750 $285 $140 Pagoda Monastery and Mongolian Culture and History Museum. Explore Mongolian grasslands Jun-Sep $1,520 $320 $160 (Summer only) D2: Sightseeing Tashilunpo Monsatery in the morning. Jul-Oct $2,050 385 $140 with local Mongols. (B, L, D) Afterwards, drive to Tingri and stay overbnight. (B,L,D) D3: Hohhot and visit Wudanzhou Monastery. Drive to D3: Drive to the base of Mt. Everest, then to Lhatse. (B,L,D) Baotou (B, L, D) * Includes Mt. Everest permit D4: Drive from Lhatse to Lhasa. (B,L,D) D4: Visit Resonant Sand and cross the Great Yellow Bridge to Dongsheng. Head to Hohhot. (B, L, D) D5: Transfer to the airport. (B) **This Itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including: weather, airline schedules, cruise itinerary changes, etc. D5: Transfer to Airport. 37 www.chinadiscoverytours.com www.chinadiscoverytours.com 38 Jeju Island - 4 days/3 nights Jeju Lotte 5-Star Hotel or Similar D1: Upon arrival at Jeju International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Month D2: Take a walk along Olle Path, Hanlim Park and (per person) (per person) (per room) Our Asia land tour extensions are a terrific way to complete Geumsan Forest. Visit Sangumburi Crater, Asia Tour Land Extensions Manjanggul Cave and Hamdeok Beach before Jan-Jun & $1,080 $300 $200 your Asia travel vacation. These exciting destinations can be stopping at a Korean amethyst shop. (B, L) Sep-Dec D3: Drive Jongdari Road to see Seongsan Sunrise added before or after your China, Thailand, Japan, or Korea Peak and Seongup Folk Village. Visit Oedolgae Rock, Gulimseong Tangerlin Park, Dragon tour(s). All land tour extension package pricing includes guided Head Beach and O’Sulloc Tea Museum if time permits. (B, L) tours, transfers, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), D4: Free day before transferring to airport. (B) meals (as indicated) and ground transportation. Pricing does Bangkok - 4 days/3 nights Majestic Grande 5-Star Hotel or Similar not include your connecting flights to these destinations. D1: Transfer to hotel. Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Month Please call or visit www.chinadiscoverytours.com for complete D2: Grand Palace, Temple Tours, Wat Phra (per person) (per person) (per room) Kaew, Wat Po, Wat Arun and Wat Traimit(B, itinerary and availability as certain blackout dates may apply. L) Jan-Dec $695 $285 $190 D3: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and at Train Market and Sugar Palm factory. (B) Hong Kong - 3 days/2 nights Harbor Plaza Metropolis 5-Star Hotel or Similar D4: Free day then transfer to airport. D1: Transfer to hotel. Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Month D2: Half-day Island tour - Repulse Bay, Victoria (per person) (per person) (per room) Peak, Aberdeen fishing village and a j welry shop. (B) Jan 3-Oct 7 $495 $250 $250 Nov 1-Dec 27 Phuket - 3 days/2 nights D3: Free day then transfer to airport. (B) Manathai Village 5-Star Hotel or Similar D1: Transfer to hotel. Later, we take a tour to Oct 8-Oct 31, Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night $585 $315 $315 Cape Promthep. In the evening, we visit the Month Dec 28-Jan 2, 2017 Lighthouse Museum and the Gypsy Village (per person) (per person) (per room) at Rawai Beach. Jan-Dec $450 $195 $190 D2: Phang Na Bay Tour including James Bond Taipei - 3 days/2 nights Howard Plaza 4-Star Hotel or Similar Island. A special dinner show at Phuket D1: Transfer to hotel. Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Fantasea completes the day. (B, L, D) Month D2: Taipei City Tour - CKS Memorial Hall, National (per person) (per person) (per room) D3: Transfer to airport. (B) Palace Museum which houses the largest collection of Chinese Art in the world. You’ll also Jan-Dec $540 $250 $240 visit a Chinese Temple and the Night Market. (B) D3: Free day then transfer to airport. (B) Cambodia - 4 days/3 nights The Ann Hotel 4-Star Hotel or Similar D1: Transfer to hotel. Afterwards, we take a Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night walking tour of Angkor Wat.Tonight you will Month (per person) (per person) (per room) enjoy dinner with Khmer Apsara Dance Show. Tokyo - 4 days/3 nights New Otani Hotel 5-Star Hotel or Similar (D) Jan-Dec $510 $285 $190 D1: Transfer to hotel. Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night D2: We visit Angkor Thom, a walled Royal City. Month D2: Half-Day City Tour - Imperial Palace, Asakusa (per person) (per person) (per room) Stop at Ta Phrom and Beantey Kdei temples. (B) • Cambodian Landing Visa Required D3: Visit Phnom Kulen, Banteay Srei and Banteay Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade. Jan-Dec $1,165 $480 $350 Samre(B) D3: Mt. Fuji (L) D4: Free day before transfer to the airport.(B) D4: Free day then transfer to airport.
Vietnam/Hanoi - 4 days/3 nights Hotel De L’Operal 5-Star Hotel or Similar Seoul Korea - 4 days/3 nights D1: Transfer to hotel. Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Month D1: Arrive at Seoul International Airport. You’ll be Seoul Palace 5-Star Hotel or Similar D2: Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and a (per person) (per person) (per room) met and transferred to your hotel. Water Puppet Show. (B, L) Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Month Jan-Dec $560 $285 $190 D2: Enjoy a half-day sightseeing at Gyeongbokgung (per person) (per person) (per room) D3: Take a cruise on Halong Bay, a UNESCO Palace (switched to Deoksu Palace on Tuesday), World Heritage Site. (B, L) • Vietnamese Visa Required the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Jan-Dec $675 $255 $170 Folk Museum, and Korean Ginseng Center. Tour D4: Transfer to airport. (B) • North and South Vietnam Itineraries can ends at Itaewon Shopping center. Have the rest be combined of the day free to explore. (B) D3: Enjoy a half day DMZ tour (closed on Mondays and holidays, call us for other tour options). (B) D4: Free day before transferring to airport. (B) Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh - 3 days/2 nights Le Meridien Saigon 5-Star Hotel or Similar Busan - 4 days/3 nights Lotte Busan Hotel 5-Star Hotel or Similar D1: Transfer to hotel. Enjoy a cruise river on D1: Arrive at Busan International Airport and head Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Package Price Single Supplement Extra Night Saigon River. (D) Month to the designated meeting spot where you will Month (per person) (per person) (per room) be transferred to your hotel. (per person) (per person) (per room) D2: Visit Vietnam's largest and most colorful city. D2: After breakfast, enjoy a private full day tour of Jan-Dec $1,120 $285 $190 Tour Reunification Palace, War Museum, Notre Jan-Dec $460 $190 $190 Busan where you visit Jagalchi fishe y market, Dame Cathedral. After lunch, continue to visit Yongdusan Park, APEC house, Haeundae Beach • Minimum of 2 passengers Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, bustling • Vietnamese Visa Required Chinatown which should not be missed. (B, L) and Centum City. (B) • North and South Vietnam Itineraries can D3: After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore D3: Free time for shopping until departure. (B) be combined Busan. (B) D4: Free day before your transfer to the airport. (B) www.chinadiscoverytours.com 39 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 40 6. Travel Documents/Tickets: All travel documents will be sent to you China Average Temperatures (°F) approximately 2-3 weeks before departure via first class mail. Overnight delivery City Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. can be arranged for an additional cost. If you live in the Southern California area Beijing 33 38 52 67 78 85 86 85 78 66 49 37 and would like to pick up your final packet, please let us know ahead of time. If we General Information and Conditions obtained your entry visa, your passport will also be included in this package. Chengdu 43 46 54 63 70 75 77 77 70 63 54 45 Reservations 3. Sightseeing: While the sightseeing program is specified in the itinerary, final 7. Passports: All passports must be valid for at least 6 months post your return Chongqing 46 49 57 66 72 77 83 75 65 65 57 49 Bookings are taken through our home office in Torrance, CA or online at itinerary may be modified as determined by the tour guides based on local date in order to board an international flight If your passport does not meet this Guilin 52 55 61 73 81 86 90 91 86 79 68 59 www.chinadiscoverytours.com. circumstances beyond the control of CDT. Such circumstances include but are requirement, please apply for a new passport before obtaining any visas. Hangzhou 46 50 57 68 79 84 91 90 82 73 63 52 not limited to: weather, acts of God, dangers, incidents at sea, fire, break down in 1. Deposit: A deposit of $300 per person is required at time of booking. Reservation 8. Last Minute Bookings: Any customer booking a tour within 60 days of departure machinery or equipment, acts of government or authorities and wars. CDT will Hong Kong 65 65 71 77 83 87 88 88 86 82 75 69 will automatically be cancelled if CDT does not receive the deposit within 7 days must provide final payment with personal check or money order within 7 days of make every effort to follow the predetermined itinerary as accurately as possible. after confirmation of reservation. Receipt of deposit confirms your reservation reservation. Also please note that an additional fee of $100 will be added to the cost Jiuzhaigou 49 51 61 70 78 82 85 85 77 69 60 51 and is applied toward final payment. Recommended Travel insurance, which 4. Tour Admissions/Entrance Fees: All entrance fees for programs or places of your tour. Expedited visa fees can be arranged for a minimal additional fee, airfare Kunming 61 63 71 77 78 76 76 77 74 69 64 60 mentioned in the itineraries in this catalog will be included unless otherwise stated. increases may apply. includes medical cancellation, is available at time of booking for an additional fee. Lhasa 45 48 54 61 67 73 72 70 68 62 53 46 9. Child Fare: Children under 12 years old at time of departure pays 90% regular adult 2. Final Payments: Final payment for the balance of tour fare, applicable airport taxes 5. Tour Guides: All of our tours are conducted by professional English speaking fare when rooming with two paying adults, without an extra bed. Children who are Shanghai 46 46 55 66 77 82 90 90 82 73 63 63 and visa processing fees are due in our office no later than 90 prior to departure. guides who are there to ensure the safety and pleasantness of your trip. rooming with one adult at time of departure will be charged the regular adult fare. Urumqi 13 14 25 37 47 55 58 56 47 35 22 16 Payment is accepted by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express), up 6. Airport Taxes: Government-imposed per-passenger air transportation taxes are to 90 days before departure. Credit card will be used to charge the balance at separately identified and due upon final payment. Taxes are subject to adjustment 10. Shopping: To meet your shopping needs, certain shopping stops during the tour have Xian 39 45 55 68 77 86 87 85 76 66 52 42 the time of ticketing (approximately 90 days prior to departure date or before). If due to government action and/or currency fluctuations and you will be responsible been arranged. Although CDT’s tour directors will be happy to assist you with any Yichang 38 42 50 61 71 78 84 83 74 64 52 42 your payment is not received by the due date, the reservation will be subject to shopping requirements, we do not take any responsibility for any items purchased at for any difference as of the final p yment date. Zhangjiajie 44 43 58 78 79 88 90 85 83 71 61 49 cancellation and the deposit will be forfeited. shops on the tours. Any after sales correspondences is between the customer and Tour Fare Does NOT Include the shops. Taiwan Average Temperatures (°F) Revision and Cancellation Policy 1. Visa Fees: CDT will be pleased to secure your China Visa for $220 per person for 11. The reservation and payment for any CDT tour shall be deemed to agree and gives • Revisions: One revision is allowed free of charge after your reservation is Taipei 60 60 63 71 76 81 84 84 80 75 69 63 Southern California residents and $250 for out of state residents. Vietnam Visa for their consent to these terms and conditions. confirmed based on availability. A revision fee of $50 per person will be added for Japan Average Temperatures (°F) any date or itinerary change within 90 days of departure and will be treated as a $135 per person. Please mail original passport along with one (1) passport size (2” Prices and availability of tour packages in this brochure are limited, and at the time you Osaka 48 49 55 67 75 81 88 91 83 72 62 53 cancellation and new booking. Regular cancellation fees may apply. x 2”) photo and completed visa application form to China Discovery Tours at least 60 days prior to departure. Visa fee is subject to change and is non-refundable purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please visit our website or call Tokyo 49 49 54 64 73 77 83 87 80 70 61 53 • Postponement: Tours may be postponed up to 60 days before departure with once the visa is issued. If you are applying for your own visa, a copy of your 866-99-CHINA (992-4462) written notice. Revision fees will apply, insurance amount will be forfeited and passport and entry visa should be sent to China Discovery Tours. All document Korea Average Temperatures (°F) visa fees will be deducted if visas have been issued. Your balance will be kept with and tickets will be issued under your passport name. For those traveling to Japan Seoul 32 37 48 63 73 81 84 88 79 68 54 37 CDT and will be applied to any departure booked within one year from date of or Thailand, US passport holders do not need a visa to enter these countries on Jeju 58 56 55 58 62 69 75 78 76 71 66 60 postponement. Balance will be considered forfeited if future travel is not booked our tours. CDT is not responsible when you are denied entrance for any reason Detailed Breakdown of Applicable Air Taxes & Fees: within one year of postponement date. If airline tickets have already been issued, Federal Taxes and Fees...... $64-$71 Thailand Average Temperatures (°F) at any foreign country, even if you have a valid passport and visa. then airline cancellation penalties will apply. China Domestic Airport Taxes and Fees ...... $22-$55 (for China only) Bangkok 89 90 92 94 92 91 90 90 89 89 88 87 2. CDT Highly recommends the purchase of the Travel Insurance offered by • Cancellations: All cancellations will only be accepted upon receipt of written September 11th Security Fee...... $2.50-$10 Travelex. For more information, please visit http://chinadiscoverytours.com/CD/ Phuket 88 90 91 91 88 87 87 86 85 86 86 87 notice. Tour postponements within 60 days of departure or tour cancellations Thailand Taxes and Fees...... $3-$30 insurance. html. will be assessed as follows per person: Korea Taxes and Fees...... $8 (for 2 domestic flights 3. Add-on Airfare: Discounted airfare from your hometown to the international Travel Insurance 1. A transaction fee of $150 per person will be charged for any purposes of departure city can be arranged. We will take responsibility for changes that needs CDT Highly recommends the purchase of the Travel Insurance offered by Travelex. cancellation. to be made so you don’t have to worry about it. For more information, please visit http://chinadiscoverytours.com/CD/insurance.html. 2. Cancellation penalties are strictly enforced and are as follows: Important note on taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges 4. Tips: We recommend $10 per day per person to the guide and $5 per person per The United States Department of Transportation mandates that fuel surcharges be included in the advertised price of any tour package that includes airfare. 60 days or more $300 per person day to the driver. (Based on a 2-5 member tour.) However, it is a fact that airlines periodically change fuel surcharges amounts throughout the year at their sole discretion. As such, please keep in mind that 59-45 days 25% of total cost 5. Miscellaneous: In addition, CDT cannot be held responsible for charges levied China Discovery Tours has included fuel surcharges in this brochure based on the print date. (September 30, 2017). Being under deposit does not by local state, federal or national government agencies, meals not mentioned in constitute a price guarantee. You will be responsible for any price increases due to changes in fuel surcharges/taxes/fees unless you have 44-31 days 40% of total cost the catalog, deviation fees, any expenses due to delay or changes of schedule, paid in full for your tour package. For the most up-to-date rates, please check our website www.chinadiscoverytours.com prior to booking. 30-15 days 50% of total cost overbooking of accommodations, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strike, acts of God or terrorism, force majeure, acts of government’s civil 14 Days and Departure Day 100% of total cost disturbances, war, quarantine, customs regulations, epidemics, criminal activity or any other causes beyond the control of CDT. Any personal charges such 3. Travel Insurance does not cover cancellation fees accrued for business class as excess baggage charges, phone bills, postage, laundry, drinks, etc., are the customers and customers with a returning flight from Hong Kong and/or p responsibility of the customer. Res onsibility with domestic add-on air portion. If airline tickets have already been issued, China Discovery Tours, a division of Global Discovery Tours, Inc. (hereafter referred However, the Chinese handling travel agency reserves the right to alter or adjust its there will be an added airline cancellation fee (see #6 below). GENERAL CONDITIONS to as CDT), as tour operator, acts only as an agent for contracted services. All costs. In the event that the Chinese handling travel agency increases the cost of any travel arrangements included in this trip are made on participant’s behalf upon the service within China, tour fares are subject to adjustment. The right is reserved to cancel 4. In the event of cancellation, the Travel Insurance premium is non-refundable. 1. Unused Tour Features: Any unused tour feature, either on air transportation or for land arrangements are not refundable or exchangeable. express condition that neither CDT nor its agents shall be liable or responsible in the the tour prior to departure for any reason. In such case, a full refund of all payment will 5. The visa fees are non-refundable for any purpose of cancellation if visa has absence of its (or their) negligence for any direct, indirect, consequential, or constitute a full settlement with the participant. The Chinese handling travel agency has been issued. 2. Tour Price: All tour prices are in US dollars and are based on tariffs and rates of irregularity of any kind which may be accessioned by reason of any act or omission sole and exclusive control over the operation of all tours in China. The Chinese handling currency exchanges in effect at time of printing. These rates are subject to change 6. Ticket Revision/Cancellation Fee: Once tickets are issued, a $350 per ticket of any person or entity, including without limitation, any act of negligence or breach travel agency reserves the right to make alterations or adjustments in the itinerary as to as deemed necessary and fair by CDT. When the total number of tour members of contract of any third party such as an airline, train, motor coach, private car, cruise destinations, transportation, accommodations and all other services. Neither CDT nor revision/cancellation fee will apply to each ticket plus the cost of express is below 10 passengers, CDT reserves the right to cancel the tour, consolidate vessel, boat, or any other conveyance, hotel, sightseeing provider, local ground- any subsidiary or affiliate of CDT shall be responsible for any such alteration made by mail charges. This fee is subject to change. CDT reserves the right to issue departure dates or increase price of tour. Currency surcharges, flight schedule handler, etc., which is to or does supply any goods or services for this trip. the Chinese handling travel agency. airline ticket immediately upon receipt of your deposit. changes which require additional nights and cost or increased airport taxes will Participant understands that CDT neither owns nor operates such third party Baggage is carried at owner’s risk and baggage insurance is recommended. CDT is not result in assessment to each passenger. Tour Fare Includes suppliers and accordingly agrees to seek remedies directly and only with those responsible for typographical or printing errors or omissions in this catalog. CDT accepts 1. Airfare: a) Prices quoted in this catalog include domestic airfare within China, 3. Health: To provide the best possible experience of all travelers, CDT recommends suppliers and nor hold CDT responsible for their acts, omissions or commissions. CDT no responsibility for cost, which may occur as result of a participant failing to secure Japan, Thailand, Korea or Vietnam and is also included as noted in itineraries. b) that travelers be in good health. Please consult with your physician regarding is not responsible for any service, meals, tours, or trip exstentions the client makes adequate insurance coverage, which coverage is highly recommended. Generally, your on his or her own behalf. Without their limiting the foregoing, CDT and its agents are It is the responsibility of the travel agent/traveler to verify that the name shown your wellness and ability to travel long distances. CDT must be notified of any health insurance does not cover expenses outside the USA. CDT is not responsible not responsible for any losses or expenses due to delay or changes of schedule, over on the invoice exactly matches the traveler’s passport name. A revision fee of physical or mentally disability at time of reservation. Special arrangements or for participant’s visa or passport requirements, nor will a refund of unused services be booking of accommodations, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strike, acts $100.00 per person will be charged if name must be changed within 75 days prior private groups for those with physical or mental disabilities can be arranged for an made, nor reimbursement of any additional expenditure if a participant is denied entry of God, acts of terrorism, force majeure, acts of government’s civil disturbances, war, to tour departure date; changes are also subject to airline penalties. CDT is not to a country for this or any other reason. additional fee. quarantine, customs regulations, epidemics, criminal activity or for any other cause responsible for any ticket reissue charges or denial of boarding by an airline due 4. Baggage: Two pieces of checked baggage and one carry-on is allowed for US beyond its control. All such losses or expenses have to be borne and paid for by the CDT will not be held responsible for loss, death, physical harm or any expenses by to name discrepancy. c) CDT reserves the right to change airlines used. All transpacific flight, Maximum weight/size for each checked bag is 50 lbs/62 participant. passengers if they deviate from original tour itinerary or from tour group. taxes, fees and surcharges associated with airline tickets vary by airline and are inches (sum of three dimensions). One carry-on, not to exceed 45 inches (sum CDT accepts no responsibility for value, reliability, quality or authenticity of any goods The general conditions under which you agree to utilize the services of CDT may not subject to change at any time during the year. Clients are responsible for any of three dimensions), is allowed. Within China and on Inter-Asia flights one such extra charges should they occur. Hotels: Based on two adults sharing one purchased while on tour or for any mailing, freight or shipping arrangements. CDT be amended in any way, except in writing, by an authorized officer of CDT. By utilizing piece of baggage not over 44lbs. is allowed. Additional baggage may result in the services of CDT, you agree that the exclusive venue for all claims shall be the County room with two twin beds. Customers traveling alone are required to pay a single reserves the right to substitute hotels, alter the itinerary, withdraw any tour and make extra fees. Baggage allowance differs for the transpacific and China/InterAsia of Los Angeles, State of California, and such claims shall be determined according to the supplement and will be invoiced as such at time of booking. Please contact us any alteration for the convenience of the operation of tours. CDT reserves the right section of your tour. Each airline baggage restriction varies and is subject to laws and jurisdiction of the State of California. for a hotel list. Hotels are subject to change without notice. to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. Liability for such cancellation change at any time. Please call or check our website: is limited to full refund of money received by CDT, and this will constitute full 2. Meals: Up to 3 meals a day are provided on tours as specified in itineraries. Meals The issuance of tickets and vouchers shall be deemed to be consent to the above www.chinadiscoverytours.com for the most up-to-date requirements. settlement with the tour member. conditions and to these terms and conditions. will be served at hotels, local restaurants, or on board cruises or flights. Western 5. Deviation Charge: A $150 charge per person will be assessed for any purpose CASOT#1021060-10 style restaurants such as McDonald’s and KFC are located in the bigger cities All tour fares shown are based on the value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. of deviation from the tour. For a minimal additional fee, CDT will provide necessary dollars as of printing of this catalog (Sept. 2017) and in current tariffs on the same date throughout China and Asia. transfers. and are subject to change. In China, costs are quoted by the Chinese handling travel agency in US dollars. www.chinadiscoverytours.com 41 www.chinadiscoverytours.com 42