TRAVEL IN CHINA The schedule will be demanding with moderate physical activity. Participants must be in good MAIN TOUR COST mental and physical health and be able to keep • Rates are per person and do not include international air: up with the pace of the group. Program partici- Main Tour, Double Occupancy $5,995 pants requiring assistance must be accompanied by someone who can and will be totally respon- Single Supplement $1,395 sible for providing all required assistance. Any PAID mental or physical constraints must be reported Postage U.S. Oakland, CA CA Oakland, Chengde Post-Extension $1,495 Single Supplement $ 695 at the time of registration. 379 No. Permit TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIAL FEATURES Standard Presorted Beijing, Xian & Shanghai Post-Extension $2,395 Single Supplement $ 795 The itinerary is subject to change and modifi- Experience the Delights of a Well-Crafted Itinerary cation. Every effort will be made to carry out the program as planned, but alterations may Guilin & Longsheng Post-Extension $2,095 Single Supplement $ 850 still occur. Participants should be aware that no refunds will be made as a result of unforeseen Hong Kong Post-Extension $1,895 Single Supplement $ 850 changes, modifications, or delays. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Roundtrip International Air is available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected]. terms and conditions mentioned in these sec- tions. A contract has been entered into as soon HE AGIC OF YANMAR Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertain- as your booking is received. To confirm your T M M ment and cultural activities listed in itinerary • Airport taxes • All group air and ground transportation as listed in the Dear Graduates, Parents and Friends of Brown, reservation, a deposit of $700 per person is itinerary • English-speaking local tour guides • China Advocates’ national tour director (with a minimum of 10 partici- required. By placing a deposit you agree to and Join us on this exploration of the magical Myanmar and the idyllic Yunnan are bound by the terms and conditions listed UNNAN HINA pants) • Brown lecturer (with a minimum of 15 participants) • Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour • herein. Credit card payment is accepted for the & Y C Preparatory materials • Airport transfers and porterage for travelers on the recommended international group flight • On- Province in southern China. Experience the very best of Myanmar, from the deposit only; final balance must be paid by check. tour flights from Yangon-Heho/Heho-Bagan/Bagan-Mandalay/Mandalay-Lijiang/Zhongdian-Beijing (in economy class) bustling cities of Yangon and Mandalay to the tranquil “floating” villages on Inle Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to national tour director • Gratuities on extensions AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based • Airport transfers and porterage for independent travelers • Visa processing • Meals not included in the tour • Excess Lake. Be awestruck by thousands of magnificent pagodas in the ancient city of on each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these policies before purchasing air via Airtreks. baggage charges • Travel Insurance • Wine, beer, liquor and other items of a personal nature • International flights from Bagan. Marvel at the well-preserved cultures of the minorities in Yunnan, “Clouds China Advocates, Inc., Brown University and U.S. to Yangon and Beijing to U.S. the Brown Alumni Association are not responsi- in the South.” ble for any penalties incurred due to air changes For more information, please call China Advocates at 888.333.2585 Sunrise over Bagan or cancellations. [email protected] or email In Myanmar, explore a land whose people and culture remain authentic and CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until unaffected by the winds of modernity. Witness vestiges of colonial empires, it is received in writing by the office of China Tour Reservation Form § Marvel at the magic and glamour of the Shwedagon Pagoda, unrivaled by any Advocates. Cancellation penalties are based on shimmering golden pagodas, peaceful monks and the slow and simple way of life the date of receipt of written notice and are as Brown Travelers follows: 91 or more days prior to departure, monastery in Asia. a cancellation fee of $500 per person is re- The Magic of Myanmar and Yunnan China February 7 - 18, 2015 in rural villages surrounded by natural splendor. In Yangon visit the glittering § Take a private motorboat around Inle Lake to discover its natural beauty. Visit the tained; 90-46 days prior to departure, Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most spectacular Buddhist temples in Asia. In $1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior to de- Enclosed is a deposit of $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please make parture, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days prior to Brown Travelers Brown Box 1859 floating gardens and enjoy tea at a local family’s house. departure, no refund is made. Providence, RI 02912 checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due November 10, 2014. Mandalay, visit the snake temple, Paleik, and wander through hundreds of dome- § Climb a Temple in Bagan for a breathtaking view of over 4,000 ruins of ancient Cancellation penalties for additional hotel shaped Buddhist shrines (known as stupas). On Inle Lake see human ingenuity nights, hotel and cruise ship room upgrades, to alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may tour extensions, and any special arrangements, are as Name 1 _____________________________ Birthdate ______________ Class/Parent Year ________ temples, pagodas and monasteries. be made without penalty to the operators. The right is and adaptability at its best with fishermen who use their legs to row their boats follows: 51 day or more prior to departure, full re- reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions § Walk the old alleys of the Lijiang Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. fund; 50-31 days prior to departure, 25% of cost is warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passen- and cast/hold their nets, a most unique tradition. retained; 30-0 days prior to departure, no refund is gers as members for the tours. There are no refunds for made. Name 2 _____________________________ Birthdate ______________ Class/Parent Year ________ § Take a cable car to the summit of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and explore the Cross the northern border into China’s Yunnan Province, the most idyllic region any unused portions of the tour. Refunds for unused RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates, Inc., Brown Uni- carrier tickets may be only in accordance with the regu- sublime vistas amidst grazing yaks. of China, covered by alpine forests, wildlife, crystal rivers and breathtaking versity and the Brown Alumni Association act only as lations of the carrier. CST 2064278-40. Registration as Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ Zip __________ agents for the various carriers for which tickets are a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the mountains. A pleasant climate keeps life thriving throughout the four seasons. The provided and assume no responsibility or liability in State of California. All legal questions will be settled § Stand in awe at Tigers Leaping Gorge, where the magnificent Yangzi River drops connection with the service of any train, vessel, car- within the jurisdiction of the County of San Francisco, California. 10,000 feet, making this gorge one of the deepest in the world. ancient town Lijiang offers an extraordinary glimpse into the life of China’s riage, aircraft, motor vehicle or other conveyance Home/Office Phone __________________________ Cell _______________________________ which may be used either wholly or in part, in the per- VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required formance of their duty to the passenger. Neither will § Wander through the majestic complex of the Songzanlin Monastery and marvel at the southern minorities. Naxi and Bai people have created enchanting music, dance that is valid for at least six months beyond the duration they be responsible for any act, error, or omission or for of the tour. Travelers are responsible for their own and traditional dress. Wander through the winding lanes and old stone and any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which visas. E-mail 1 _________________________________ ____ E-mail 2 ____________________________ gilded copper roof, colorful frescoes and many Tibetan antiquities housed within. may be occasioned by a reason of any defect in any wooden bridges in this UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Heilongtan Park vehicles, or through neglect or default of any company Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended Optional Extensions: Chengde Beijing, Xian, Shanghai Guilin Hong Kong or person engaged in conveying the passenger, or for and available. You will receive travel insurance and its stunning views of southwestern China's largest glacier atop Jade Dragon any hotel proprietor, hotel service or restaurant, or for information once you are confirmed on the pro- FACULTY LECTURER any other person engaged in carrying out the purpose gram. Accommodations: Single I need assistance in securing a roommate Double OUGLAS NDERSON Snow Mountain. for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event it Itinerary is subject to modification. (I understand that if a roommate cannot be secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).) D A becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well Find yourself in Zhongdian (Shangri-la), sitting high near the Tibetan border. being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever, Prices are subject to change without notice. Emeritus Professor of Anthropology Bedding Request: One Bed Two Beds Smoking Non-Smoking The breathtaking natural scenery, endless grasslands, azure lakes and pastoral Signatures required by each person traveling, including parent/guardian for minor children: Doug Anderson retired earlier this year after teaching at Brown villages are only a few of the wonderful sights you’ll see here.