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$5035 ’s Temple of Heaven represents a crowning 4 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Main Deck, midship. $4435 $5435 achievement of architecture. 3 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Promenade Deck. $4835 $5835 2 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Executive Deck. $5035 $6035 1 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Observation Deck. $5935 $6935 Junior Suite with two twin beds or one queen bed and larger sitting area. Suite Promenade, Executive and Observation Decks. $6835 $7835 CChhonongqgqinging toto Shahangnghaihai Deluxe Suite with two twin beds or one queen bed and a larger sitting area with sofa. Promenade Deck. $7635 $8635 Suite N N Shangri Suite with front and side views, extra large private veranda, one queen BEIEIJINGJING XI’ANAN THREEHREE G ORGESORGES La bed, jacuzzi tub with separate shower, double sinks and additional $8035 $9035 Suite living area with sofa, dining table and chairs. Promenade Deck. withwith N Singles are available in category 3 at $8035 and in category 2 at $8335 on or before December 3, 2012. Add $1000 for reservations made after December 3, 2012. Julie Nixon Eisenhower N Taxes are an additional $210 per person and are subject to change. N Airfare Beijing/Xi’an and Xi’an/Chongqing (internal program air) is $420 per person additional and June 4 to 19, 2013 subject to change. * M.V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available on request from Gohagan & Company and refl ects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel.

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Main Deck, forward. 5 $4035 $5035 customs has been passed on through kingdoms and dynasties and preserved from one discoveries of the (limited availability) generation to the next, infl uencing life today as well as providing an impetus for change Beijing’s Temple of Heaven represents a crowning th 4 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Main Deck, midship. $5435 achievement of Ming Dynasty architecture. 20 century—an $4435 and a springboard for the future. army of thousands 3 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Promenade Deck. $4835 $5835 We invite you to join fellow alumni on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet of life-size terra CONTRACT: TERMS & CONDITIONS. 2 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Executive Deck. $5035 $6035 Julie Nixon Eisenhower, who will share her perspectives and fi rsthand accounts on the IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY. cotta warriors and pivotal role her late father, President Richard M. Nixon, played in bringing Communist RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring 1 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Observation Deck. $5935 $6935 associations/organizations, and its and their employees, shareholders, horses maintaining a silent vigil over the tomb China out of isolation and reopening U.S. relations for the fi rst time since 1949. Visit six subsidiaries, affi liates, offi cers, directors or trustees, successors, agents, of Emperor Qin Shihuang (259-210 B.C.). Junior Suite with two twin beds or one queen bed and larger sitting area. UNESCO World Heritage sites on this comprehensive journey, traveling half the width of and assigns (collectively “Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entity Suite Promenade, Executive and Observation Decks. $6835 $7835 which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, This visionary monarch, the fi rst ruler of a China and allowing for in-depth appreciation of the juxtaposition of its ancient culture for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation Chongqing to companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers Deluxe Suite with two twin beds or one queen bed and a larger sitting area st unifi ed China, introduced a standardized with 21 -century advancements, from the imperial dignity of Mandarin Beijing and or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. All Suite with sofa. Promenade Deck. $7635 $8635 writing system, reformed the legal code and Tiananmen Square to the dynastic treasures of the ancient capital of Xi’an and the such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, N N Shangri Suite with front and side views, extra large private veranda, one queen Gohagan is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of BEIJING XI’AN THREE G ORGES commenced the building of the Great Wall of bed, jacuzzi tub with separate shower, double sinks and additional Dam, to the historic neighborhoods of Old Shanghai and the contrasting any such person or entity of any third party. La $8035 $9035 In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible China, the greatest public works project of Suite living area with sofa, dining table and chairs. Promenade Deck. 21 st -century architecture of across the river. for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to with N Singles are available in category 3 at $8035 and in category 2 at $8335 on or before person or property in connection with the provision of any goods its era. The emperor, as large a fi gure in death A highlight of the journey will be a six-night Grand Cruise along the fabled or services whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God December 3, 2012. Add $1000 for reservations made after December 3, 2012. as he was in life, lies buried in a mausoleum River, sailing all the way from Chongqing downstream into stunning Shanghai or force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, Julie Nixon Eisenhower N Taxes are an additional $210 per person and are subject to change. animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities that took 36 years to construct and required through the magnifi cent Yangtze River Gorges aboard the exclusively chartered of any kind, sickness, illness, the lack of availability of or access to N Airfare Beijing/Xi’an and Xi’an/Chongqing (internal program air) is $420 per person additional and appropriate medical attention, overbooking or downgrading of June 4 to 19, 2013 the efforts of 700,000 laborers. The tomb subject to change. M.V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA , the fi nest river ship cruising the entire course of the Yangt ze. Cruise the accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation itself remains unexcavated, guarded by row * M.V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available magnifi cent Three Gorges and Three Lesser Gorges, and visit the engineering marvel of the mechanism to arrive or depart on time. on request from Gohagan & Company and refl ects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel. . See regions seldom visited by Westerners—, settled more than If due to weather, fl ight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip upon row of charioteers, infantry, cavalry you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible including Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective until and horses. 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Julie Nixon Eisenhower, daughter O+O+$!#!&$!#!& C,#C,#!-’*!-’* of President Richard Nixon, Yellow Sea Included Features was an eyewitness to her father’s CHINA BEIJING In Beijing N to ththe groundbreaking diplomacy that led to East Three nights in the Five-Star, Deluxe PENINSULA B EIJING , A!"#$!% K#!&'()* W$*% located in the city center within walking distance of the the opening to China. She is a published China Sea Chinese civilization originated in regional centers along both the XI’AN Forbidden City. Full Western breakfast each morning. author, editor and public speaker Terra Cotta Warriors Yellow River and the Yangtze River valleys during the Neolithic era, and N Welcome Reception and Peking duck dinner. who has lectured widely throughout N Tour of the mysterious Forbidden City, a for centuries , literature and philosophy have fl ourished, with e Three NÁNJING the United States on the presidency, hre • UNESCO World Heritage site, and walk through T es each Kingdom and Dynasty adding to its collective knowledge and cultural heritage. leadership, women in politics and life in the White House. org Gorges Dam SH•ANGHAI Tiananmen Square. G GUICHI Yet China was an insular country, allowing only glimpses of cultural richness to the Julie is a board member of The China Institute. She and WUSHAN • • N Excursion to the , a UNESCO e River WUHAN outside world via the , which stoked the European’s imagination of exotic her husband, David Eisenhower had an extraordinary gtz Huangshan World Heritage site, with lunch en route to Beijing. an N Y a Visit to the towering Summer Palace, a UNESCO lands in the East. A mysterious land, one which Napoleon referred to as “a sleeping meeting with on New Year’s Eve, 1975, e and returned to China in 2002 to commemorate the S World Heritage site. giant that would change the world when awoken,” the country fi nally lifted its shroud CHONGQING a N th in Excursion to the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO 30 anniversary of the historic opening of China. h when President Richard Nixon visited in 1972. An eyewitness to the reopening of UNESCO C World Heritage site. From her unique perspective, Julie will explore why her h World Heritage Site ut China and the introduction of its ancient traditions to the Western world, which father went to the People’s Republic of China and how Cruise Itinerary So In Xi’an M V ICTORIA OPHIA N vaulted it into its current progressive nation status, Julie Nixon Eisenhower represents that historic trip changed our world. Air Routing Traditional Chinese sampans used for fi shing and transportation ply the . . V S Two nights in the Five-Star HILTON HOTEL, located •HONG K ONG the to this spectacular transformation of the most populous, perhaps most tranquil waters of the Yangtze River’s legendary Three Gorges. All Gohagan & Company cruises in China are within the ancient city walls. Full Western breakfast each morning. culturally idiosyncratic nation on Earth. aboard this exclusively chartered vessel in the N Walk through Cixi’s private apartments fi lled Chongqing Visit the massive Three Gorges Dam, Shanghai esteemed Victoria Cruises fl eet. The comfortable Excursion to the vast complex of the Terra Cotta with jewel-encrusted furniture, and see her the largest water conservancy project ever Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Beijing, China Embark on your cruise down the fabled The exhilarating of Shanghai M.V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA , refurbished in 2011, was N ornate Marble Boat. Then cruise by private undertaken by man. Considered a key to Specially arranged lecture on the discovery of the ITINERARY The former imperial city of Mongol, Ming Yangtze River in the picturesque mountain was the fi rst of China’s cities to be originally designed by a U.S. architectural fi rm and Terra Cotta Warriors. Day and Manchu emperors, Beijing is one of boat across Lake’s tranquil waters. city of Chongqing, which clings to the China’s modernization, it is the world’s infl uenced by the West. Today, its custom-built to conform to Western standards. N Visit to the Yangling Imperial Tombs, a unique discovery. China’s ancient citadels. Rich in historical Visit the magnifi cent Great Wall of China, cliffs at the confl uence of the Yangtze and largest hydroelectric dam, 2,553 yards wide outstanding architectural landmarks along Guests are accommodated in 100 spacious N Tour of old Xi’an and the ancient Moorish quarter. 1 Depart from the U.S./ sites and cultural relics, this dynamic city of the symbol of imperial grandeur since and 606 feet high. Cross the International Date Line Jialing rivers and served as a base for the the famous Bund include the neoclassical outside Staterooms and Suites elegantly decorated On board the exclusively chartered more than 12 million people is the cultural 500 B.C., constructed over the course of in contemporary Chinese and Western styles and famous during World War II. Wuhan Customs House and the China Merchants Stateroom M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA 2 B EIJING, C HINA and spiritual heart of the country and the 2,000 years. This imposing fortifi cation Bank building. Visit Old Shanghai’s street featuring fl oor-to-ceiling windows that open onto N Six-night Grand Yangtze River cruise from The crossroads of Wuhan refl ects 3 B EIJING ideal place from which to begin tracing the once spanned more than 3,500 miles. markets and classical Chinese gardens, and a private balcony, from which passengers can Chongqing to Shanghai, with port calls at Wushan, Walk along this UNESCO World Heritage the infl uences of China’s diversity. Wuhan, Guichi for Huangshan and Nánjing. 4 B EIJING fascinating narrative of ancient China. tour the famous Shanghai Museum of Art. view the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges Inhabited since the fi rst century, and a one N River-view Stateroom or Suite with private balcony Walk through the immense, historic site and see sweeping views of the scenic The historic French Concession boasts and the Yangtze River. Each Stateroom and Suite 5 B EIJING /X I’AN northern plains and valleys. time possession of Kingdom in the and private bathroom. Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest distinctive European architecture, while includes private bathroom facilities with shower, N 6 X I’AN Tour the magnifi cent complex of Period, the city’s cultural Captain’s Welcome Reception. public square, site of the mausoleum of 21 st -century Pudong juxtaposes the air conditioning, telephone and satellite television N Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. 7 X I’AN /C HONGQING/ legacy blends seamlessly into its modern modern China’s Founder, Mao Zedong. religious buildings surrounding the ancient city. See the residences of with English and international channels. N Complimentary house wine served at dinner. Embark M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA role as a thriving transportation hub. Visit the ceremonial halls, royal extraordinary Temple of Heaven, a Yat-Sen and , two of Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner N Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day. Just beyond the city, visit the private N 8 W USHAN FOR T HREE S MALL G ORGES apartments, gardens and temples of UNESCO World Heritage site. 20 th -century China’s most famous leaders. served in single, unassigned seatings in the Program of lectures during the cruise. retreat residence of Chairman Mao, N 9 T HREE G ORGES D AM the Imperial Palace in the mystical elegant Dynasty Dining Room. Skilled chefs Private boat cruise on the Daning River into the Forbidden City, residence of Ming and Qing Xi’an the “Home of the White Clouds and prepare Chinese and Western cuisine featuring dramatic Three Lesser Gorges. 10 W UHAN The intricate Marble Boat at Beijing’s Dining Room N Transit and tour of the Three Gorges Dam, the dynasty emperors for almost 500 years and Modern Xi’an was China’s thriving capital Summer Palace signifi ed that the rule of the Yellow Cranes.” It was here amidst the local ingredients. Complimentary house wine 11 G UICHI FOR H UANGSHAN of emperors, courtesans, monks, merchants quiet ambiance of bamboo tree-lined world’s largest dam complex. a UNESCO World Heritage site. would never be overturned. and local beer accompany dinner. Coffee and tea are served throughout the cruise. N Excursion in the city of Wuhan featuring a visit to 12 N ÁNJING The beautifully landscaped Summer Palace, and soldiers for 11 dynasties; a place footpaths, dense groves and fl ying Public areas include a lounge and bar, observation deck, library, wireless hotspots, Mao Zedong’s private residence. 13 S HANGHAI/ a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the where many of the world’s great religions Grand Yangtze Cruise songbirds, Chairman Mao conducted gift shop, beauty salon and fi tness center. Shipboard entertainment and exercise N Full-day excursion to UNESCO World Heritage site Disembark M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA retreat of 19 th -century Empress Dowager Cixi. coexisted and the fabled launching point Three Gorges/Three Lesser Gorges/ daily national affairs several times a year programs feature aspects of traditional Chinese culture. Laundry service is available, Huangshan for Yellow Mountain, one of China’s of the Silk Road, where camel caravans and gave an audience with celebrities and most famous and picturesque mountain ranges. 14 S HANGHAI Three Gorges Dam and a physician is on board. brought goods from the Eurasian continent foreign dignitaries. N City tour of seldom-visited Nánjing. 15 S HANGHAI This exclusively chartered cruise stops in ports The M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA has a highly trained, English-speaking crew that N Cover Photo: Cruise the scenic path the Yangtze River and sent Chinese infl uence out to the world. T’ai chi exercise sessions during the cruise. Westerners rarely visit and showcases the provides a superior level of personalized, amiable service that will ensure a delightful N 16 S HANGHAI/Return to the U.S. has carved through the heart of China, an exotic Huangshan Captain’s Farewell Dinner Banquet. From Xi’an’s distinctive, triple-eaved Bell grandeur of one of China’s greatest natural Yangtze River travel experience. landscape of verdant mountains and sheer cliffs. Ascend 3,200 feet by modern cable In Shanghai and Drum Towers, watchmen once signaled wonders, the Three Gorges. Pass through dawn and dusk with a bell and a drum. through a plethora of subtropical plant and Stay in Shanghai’s historic FAIRMONT P EACE H OTEL N Three nights in the historic, Five-Star, Deluxe Photo this page: Walk along the (pyramid-shaped roof) on the famous Bund, where th , and the spectacular FAIRMONT P EACE H OTEL, located on the famous Bund. Great Wall of China, the only man-made Visit the amazing 20 -century wildlife to the peak of UNESCO World th . Aboard excursion boats, elegant 19 -century architecture stands as a symbol Hong Kong Full Western breakfast each morning. structure that can be seen from archaeological fi nd and UNESCO World Heritage site Yellow Mountain for dramatic to the city’s legacy. N space, and feel the mystery and travel up the Daning River through the Post-Program Option Excursion to the famed Bund and Pudong districts. Heritage site: the famous life-size panoramic views that have inspired centuries N Guided tour of the Shanghai Museum of Art, the allure of the world’s oldest majestic scenery of the Three Lesser Gorges. Distinctive Centrally Located Explore the exciting contrasts and epic civilization. Terra Cotta Warriors—no of Chinese artists and poets. The fascinating colonial-era French Concession, the exceptional two alike—have guarded the Beijing’s 600-year-old Forbidden City displays the splendor of the topography of granite peaks, emerging Five-Star Hotels drama of Hong Kong where the past YuYuan Garden and the Old Chinese Quarter. still-unopened tomb of China’s Ming and Qing emperors, known in Chinese lore as the “Sons of Heaven.” clouds and unique rock formations has Each deluxe Hotel is located in the heart of has fl owed into the present. See Chinese N Farewell Reception. fi rst emperor, Qin Shihuang, been a source of mythology throughout the its city to allow for ease of travel and touring. junks and sampans jostling with ocean Enhanced Travel Services liners in the harbor, temples and markets N for more than 2,000 years. centuries. This historical center of booming F AIRMONT P EACE H OTEL , Shanghai All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all Also visit the exquisite tea trade produces almost 30 varieties of teas. tucked below ultramodern high-rises participants who have purchased their air tickets through A legendary, landmark Hotel on the Bund Gohagan & Company and whose arrival(s)/departure(s) Yangling Imperial Tomb, where and host to the world’s elite for 80 years, and the interplay of the exotic and the Nánjing technically advanced. Discover this coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). thousands of captivating reopened after a three-year restoration. N All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with fi gurines excavated from Beautiful Nánjing, near the lower bustling metropolis during a tram ride up THE H ILTON , Xi’an experienced local guides. Victoria Peak and a scenic Sampan ride N the 2,100-year-old tomb of Yangtze River, has twice served as China’s Ideally located within the ancient city Gratuities to local guides and drivers on Emperor Liu Qi capture the capital, fi rst in the early years of the walls, offering contemporary amenities and through the fl oating Village of Aberdeen. included excursions. N essence of daily life during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and as the proximity to the city’s cultural highlights. Accommodations are for two nights in the Hospitality desk aboard the ship and in the hotels. N Han Dynasty, a high point in capital of the Republic of China in the early Five-Star KOWLOON S HANGRI -L A H OTEL . Experienced team of Travel Directors THE P ENINSULA , Beijing 20 th century. A Qing Dynasty-style Bazaar to accompany you throughout the Chinese history when culture Ultra-deluxe accommodations in an The Post-Program Option is available at travel program. and the arts fl ourished as is still held surrounding the traditional unrivaled location, walking distance to the additional cost. Details will be provided with N Travel document wallet, name badge and never before. Confucian Temple. Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. your reservation confi rmation. pre-departure information.

Julie Nixon Eisenhower, daughter O+$!#!& C,#!-’* of President Richard Nixon, Yellow Sea Included Features was an eyewitness to her father’s CHINA BEIJING In Beijing N to the groundbreaking diplomacy that led to East Three nights in the Five-Star, Deluxe PENINSULA B EIJING , A!"#$!% K#!&'()* W$*% located in the city center within walking distance of the the opening to China. She is a published China Sea Chinese civilization originated in regional centers along both the XI’ANAN Forbidden City. Full Western breakfast each morning. author, editor and public speaker Terra Cotta Warriors Yellow River and the Yangtze River valleys during the Neolithic era, and N Welcome Reception and Peking duck dinner. who has lectured widely throughout N Tour of the mysterious Forbidden City, a for centuries Chinese culture, literature and philosophy have fl ourished, with e Three NÁNJING the United States on the presidency, hre • UNESCO World Heritage site, and walk through T es each Kingdom and Dynasty adding to its collective knowledge and cultural heritage. leadership, women in politics and life in the White House. org GGorgesorges DDamam SH•ANGHAI Tiananmen Square. G GUICHI Yet China was an insular country, allowing only glimpses of cultural richness to the Julie is a board member of The China Institute. She and WUSHANUSHAN • • N Excursion to the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO e River WUHAN outside world via the Silk Road, which stoked the European’s imagination of exotic her husband, David Eisenhower had an extraordinary gtz Huangshan World Heritage site, with lunch en route to Beijing. an N Y a Visit to the towering Summer Palace, a UNESCO lands in the East. A mysterious land, one which Napoleon referred to as “a sleeping meeting with Mao Zedong on New Year’s Eve, 1975, e and returned to China in 2002 to commemorate the S World Heritage site. giant that would change the world when awoken,” the country fi nally lifted its shroud CHONGQINGHONGQING a N th in Excursion to the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO 30 anniversary of the historic opening of China. h when President Richard Nixon visited in 1972. An eyewitness to the reopening of UNESCO C World Heritage site. From her unique perspective, Julie will explore why her h World Heritage Site ut China and the introduction of its ancient traditions to the Western world, which father went to the People’s Republic of China and how Cruise Itinerary So In Xi’an M V ICTORIA OPHIA N vaulted it into its current progressive nation status, Julie Nixon Eisenhower represents that historic trip changed our world. Air Routing Traditional Chinese sampans used for fi shing and transportation ply the . . V S Two nights in the Five-Star HILTON HOTEL, located •HONG K ONG the bridge to this spectacular transformation of the most populous, perhaps most tranquil waters of the Yangtze River’s legendary Three Gorges. All Gohagan & Company cruises in China are within the ancient city walls. Full Western breakfast each morning. culturally idiosyncratic nation on Earth. aboard this exclusively chartered vessel in the N Walk through Cixi’s private apartments fi lled Chongqing Visit the massive Three Gorges Dam, Shanghai esteemed Victoria Cruises fl eet. The comfortable Excursion to the vast complex of the Terra Cotta with jewel-encrusted furniture, and see her the largest water conservancy project ever Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Beijing, China Embark on your cruise down the fabled The exhilarating metropolis of Shanghai M.V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA , refurbished in 2011, was N ornate Marble Boat. Then cruise by private undertaken by man. Considered a key to Specially arranged lecture on the discovery of the ITINERARY The former imperial city of Mongol, Ming Yangtze River in the picturesque mountain was the fi rst of China’s cities to be originally designed by a U.S. architectural fi rm and Terra Cotta Warriors. Day and Manchu emperors, Beijing is one of boat across Kunming Lake’s tranquil waters. city of Chongqing, which clings to the China’s modernization, it is the world’s infl uenced by the West. Today, its custom-built to conform to Western standards. N Visit to the Yangling Imperial Tombs, a unique discovery. China’s ancient citadels. Rich in historical Visit the magnifi cent Great Wall of China, cliffs at the confl uence of the Yangtze and largest hydroelectric dam, 2,553 yards wide outstanding architectural landmarks along Guests are accommodated in 100 spacious N Tour of old Xi’an and the ancient Moorish quarter. 1 Depart from the U.S./ sites and cultural relics, this dynamic city of the symbol of imperial grandeur since and 606 feet high. Cross the International Date Line Jialing rivers and served as a base for the the famous Bund include the neoclassical outside Staterooms and Suites elegantly decorated On board the exclusively chartered more than 12 million people is the cultural 500 B.C., constructed over the course of in contemporary Chinese and Western styles and famous Flying Tigers during World War II. Wuhan Customs House and the China Merchants Stateroom M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA 2 B EIJING, C HINA and spiritual heart of the country and the 2,000 years. This imposing fortifi cation Bank building. Visit Old Shanghai’s street featuring fl oor-to-ceiling windows that open onto N Six-night Grand Yangtze River cruise from The crossroads of Wuhan refl ects 3 B EIJING ideal place from which to begin tracing the once spanned more than 3,500 miles. markets and classical Chinese gardens, and a private balcony, from which passengers can Chongqing to Shanghai, with port calls at Wushan, Walk along this UNESCO World Heritage the infl uences of China’s diversity. Wuhan, Guichi for Huangshan and Nánjing. 4 B EIJING fascinating narrative of ancient China. tour the famous Shanghai Museum of Art. view the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges Inhabited since the fi rst century, and a one N River-view Stateroom or Suite with private balcony Walk through the immense, historic site and see sweeping views of the scenic The historic French Concession boasts and the Yangtze River. Each Stateroom and Suite 5 B EIJING /X I’AN northern plains and valleys. time possession of Wu Kingdom in the and private bathroom. Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest distinctive European architecture, while includes private bathroom facilities with shower, N 6 X I’AN Tour the magnifi cent complex of Three Kingdoms Period, the city’s cultural Captain’s Welcome Reception. public square, site of the mausoleum of 21 st -century Pudong juxtaposes the air conditioning, telephone and satellite television N Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. 7 X I’AN /C HONGQING/ legacy blends seamlessly into its modern modern China’s Founder, Mao Zedong. religious buildings surrounding the ancient city. See the residences of with English and international channels. N Complimentary house wine served at dinner. Embark M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA role as a thriving transportation hub. Visit the ceremonial halls, royal extraordinary Temple of Heaven, a Sun Yat-Sen and Zhou Enlai, two of Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner N Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day. Just beyond the city, visit the private N 8 W USHAN FOR T HREE S MALL G ORGES apartments, gardens and temples of UNESCO World Heritage site. 20 th -century China’s most famous leaders. served in single, unassigned seatings in the Program of lectures during the cruise. retreat residence of Chairman Mao, N 9 T HREE G ORGES D AM the Imperial Palace in the mystical elegant Dynasty Dining Room. Skilled chefs Private boat cruise on the Daning River into the Forbidden City, residence of Ming and Qing Xi’an the “Home of the White Clouds and prepare Chinese and Western cuisine featuring dramatic Three Lesser Gorges. 10 W UHAN The intricate Marble Boat at Beijing’s Dining Room N Transit and tour of the Three Gorges Dam, the dynasty emperors for almost 500 years and Modern Xi’an was China’s thriving capital Summer Palace signifi ed that the rule of the Yellow Cranes.” It was here amidst the local ingredients. Complimentary house wine 11 G UICHI FOR H UANGSHAN of emperors, courtesans, monks, merchants quiet ambiance of bamboo tree-lined world’s largest dam complex. a UNESCO World Heritage site. Qing Dynasty would never be overturned. and local beer accompany dinner. Coffee and tea are served throughout the cruise. N Excursion in the city of Wuhan featuring a visit to 12 N ÁNJING The beautifully landscaped Summer Palace, and soldiers for 11 dynasties; a place footpaths, dense groves and fl ying Public areas include a lounge and bar, observation deck, library, wireless hotspots, Mao Zedong’s private residence. 13 S HANGHAI/ a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the where many of the world’s great religions Grand Yangtze Cruise songbirds, Chairman Mao conducted gift shop, beauty salon and fi tness center. Shipboard entertainment and exercise N Full-day excursion to UNESCO World Heritage site Disembark M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA retreat of 19 th -century Empress Dowager Cixi. coexisted and the fabled launching point Three Gorges/Three Lesser Gorges/ daily national affairs several times a year programs feature aspects of traditional Chinese culture. Laundry service is available, Huangshan for Yellow Mountain, one of China’s of the Silk Road, where camel caravans and gave an audience with celebrities and most famous and picturesque mountain ranges. 14 S HANGHAI Three Gorges Dam and a physician is on board. brought goods from the Eurasian continent foreign dignitaries. N City tour of seldom-visited Nánjing. 15 S HANGHAI This exclusively chartered cruise stops in ports The M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA has a highly trained, English-speaking crew that N Cover Photo: Cruise the scenic path the Yangtze River and sent Chinese infl uence out to the world. T’ai chi exercise sessions during the cruise. Westerners rarely visit and showcases the provides a superior level of personalized, amiable service that will ensure a delightful N 16 S HANGHAI/Return to the U.S. has carved through the heart of China, an exotic Huangshan Captain’s Farewell Dinner Banquet. From Xi’an’s distinctive, triple-eaved Bell grandeur of one of China’s greatest natural Yangtze River travel experience. landscape of verdant mountains and sheer cliffs. Ascend 3,200 feet by modern cable car In Shanghai and Drum Towers, watchmen once signaled wonders, the Three Gorges. Pass through dawn and dusk with a bell and a drum. through a plethora of subtropical plant and Stay in Shanghai’s historic FAIRMONT P EACE H OTEL N Three nights in the historic, Five-Star, Deluxe Photo this page: Walk along the (pyramid-shaped roof) on the famous Bund, where th Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and the spectacular FAIRMONT P EACE H OTEL, located on the famous Bund. Great Wall of China, the only man-made Visit the amazing 20 -century wildlife to the peak of UNESCO World th Xiling Gorge. Aboard excursion boats, elegant 19 -century architecture stands as a symbol Hong Kong Full Western breakfast each morning. structure that can be seen from archaeological fi nd and UNESCO World Heritage site Yellow Mountain for dramatic to the city’s legacy. N space, and feel the mystery and travel up the Daning River through the Post-Program Option Excursion to the famed Bund and Pudong districts. Heritage site: the famous life-size panoramic views that have inspired centuries N Guided tour of the Shanghai Museum of Art, the allure of the world’s oldest majestic scenery of the Three Lesser Gorges. Distinctive Centrally Located Explore the exciting contrasts and epic civilization. Terra Cotta Warriors—no of Chinese artists and poets. The fascinating colonial-era French Concession, the exceptional two alike—have guarded the Beijing’s 600-year-old Forbidden City displays the splendor of the topography of granite peaks, emerging Five-Star Hotels drama of Hong Kong where the past YuYuan Garden and the Old Chinese Quarter. still-unopened tomb of China’s Ming and Qing emperors, known in Chinese lore as the “Sons of Heaven.” clouds and unique rock formations has Each deluxe Hotel is located in the heart of has fl owed into the present. See Chinese N Farewell Reception. fi rst emperor, Qin Shihuang, been a source of mythology throughout the its city to allow for ease of travel and touring. junks and sampans jostling with ocean Enhanced Travel Services liners in the harbor, temples and markets N for more than 2,000 years. centuries. This historical center of booming F AIRMONT P EACE H OTEL , Shanghai All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all Also visit the exquisite tea trade produces almost 30 varieties of teas. tucked below ultramodern high-rises participants who have purchased their air tickets through A legendary, landmark Hotel on the Bund Gohagan & Company and whose arrival(s)/departure(s) Yangling Imperial Tomb, where and host to the world’s elite for 80 years, and the interplay of the exotic and the Nánjing technically advanced. Discover this coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). thousands of captivating reopened after a three-year restoration. N All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with fi gurines excavated from Beautiful Nánjing, near the lower bustling metropolis during a tram ride up THE H ILTON , Xi’an experienced local guides. Victoria Peak and a scenic Sampan ride N the 2,100-year-old tomb of Yangtze River, has twice served as China’s Ideally located within the ancient city Gratuities to local guides and drivers on Emperor Liu Qi capture the capital, fi rst in the early years of the walls, offering contemporary amenities and through the fl oating Village of Aberdeen. included excursions. N essence of daily life during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and as the proximity to the city’s cultural highlights. Accommodations are for two nights in the Hospitality desk aboard the ship and in the hotels. N Han Dynasty, a high point in capital of the Republic of China in the early Five-Star KOWLOON S HANGRI -L A H OTEL . Experienced team of Travel Directors THE P ENINSULA , Beijing 20 th century. A Qing Dynasty-style Bazaar to accompany you throughout the Chinese history when culture Ultra-deluxe accommodations in an The Post-Program Option is available at travel program. and the arts fl ourished as is still held surrounding the traditional unrivaled location, walking distance to the additional cost. Details will be provided with N Travel document wallet, name badge and never before. Confucian Temple. Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. your reservation confi rmation. pre-departure information.

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She and WUSHAN • • N Excursion to the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO e River WUHANUHAN outside world via the Silk Road, which stoked the European’s imagination of exotic her husband, David Eisenhower had an extraordinary gtz HuangshanHuangshan World Heritage site, with lunch en route to Beijing. an N Y a Visit to the towering Summer Palace, a UNESCO lands in the East. A mysterious land, one which Napoleon referred to as “a sleeping meeting with Mao Zedong on New Year’s Eve, 1975, e and returned to China in 2002 to commemorate the S World Heritage site. giant that would change the world when awoken,” the country fi nally lifted its shroud CHONGQING a N th in Excursion to the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO 30 anniversary of the historic opening of China. h when President Richard Nixon visited in 1972. An eyewitness to the reopening of UNESCO C World Heritage site. From her unique perspective, Julie will explore why her h World Heritage Site ut China and the introduction of its ancient traditions to the Western world, which father went to the People’s Republic of China and how Cruise Itinerary So In Xi’an M V ICTORIA OPHIA N vaulted it into its current progressive nation status, Julie Nixon Eisenhower represents that historic trip changed our world. Air Routing Traditional Chinese sampans used for fi shing and transportation ply the . . V S Two nights in the Five-Star HILTON HOTEL, located •HONGONG KONGONG the bridge to this spectacular transformation of the most populous, perhaps most tranquil waters of the Yangtze River’s legendary Three Gorges. All Gohagan & Company cruises in China are within the ancient city walls. Full Western breakfast each morning. culturally idiosyncratic nation on Earth. aboard this exclusively chartered vessel in the N Walk through Cixi’s private apartments fi lled Chongqing Visit the massive Three Gorges Dam, Shanghai esteemed Victoria Cruises fl eet. The comfortable Excursion to the vast complex of the Terra Cotta with jewel-encrusted furniture, and see her the largest water conservancy project ever Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Beijing, China Embark on your cruise down the fabled The exhilarating metropolis of Shanghai M.V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA , refurbished in 2011, was N ornate Marble Boat. Then cruise by private undertaken by man. Considered a key to Specially arranged lecture on the discovery of the ITINERARY The former imperial city of Mongol, Ming Yangtze River in the picturesque mountain was the fi rst of China’s cities to be originally designed by a U.S. architectural fi rm and Terra Cotta Warriors. Day and Manchu emperors, Beijing is one of boat across Kunming Lake’s tranquil waters. city of Chongqing, which clings to the China’s modernization, it is the world’s infl uenced by the West. Today, its custom-built to conform to Western standards. N Visit to the Yangling Imperial Tombs, a unique discovery. China’s ancient citadels. Rich in historical Visit the magnifi cent Great Wall of China, cliffs at the confl uence of the Yangtze and largest hydroelectric dam, 2,553 yards wide outstanding architectural landmarks along Guests are accommodated in 100 spacious N Tour of old Xi’an and the ancient Moorish quarter. 1 Depart from the U.S./ sites and cultural relics, this dynamic city of the symbol of imperial grandeur since and 606 feet high. Cross the International Date Line Jialing rivers and served as a base for the the famous Bund include the neoclassical outside Staterooms and Suites elegantly decorated On board the exclusively chartered more than 12 million people is the cultural 500 B.C., constructed over the course of in contemporary Chinese and Western styles and famous Flying Tigers during World War II. Wuhan Customs House and the China Merchants Stateroom M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA 2 B EIJING, C HINA and spiritual heart of the country and the 2,000 years. This imposing fortifi cation Bank building. Visit Old Shanghai’s street featuring fl oor-to-ceiling windows that open onto N Six-night Grand Yangtze River cruise from The crossroads of Wuhan refl ects 3 B EIJING ideal place from which to begin tracing the once spanned more than 3,500 miles. markets and classical Chinese gardens, and a private balcony, from which passengers can Chongqing to Shanghai, with port calls at Wushan, Walk along this UNESCO World Heritage the infl uences of China’s diversity. Wuhan, Guichi for Huangshan and Nánjing. 4 B EIJING fascinating narrative of ancient China. tour the famous Shanghai Museum of Art. view the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges Inhabited since the fi rst century, and a one N River-view Stateroom or Suite with private balcony Walk through the immense, historic site and see sweeping views of the scenic The historic French Concession boasts and the Yangtze River. Each Stateroom and Suite 5 B EIJING /X I’AN northern plains and valleys. time possession of Wu Kingdom in the and private bathroom. Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest distinctive European architecture, while includes private bathroom facilities with shower, N 6 X I’AN Tour the magnifi cent complex of Three Kingdoms Period, the city’s cultural Captain’s Welcome Reception. public square, site of the mausoleum of 21 st -century Pudong juxtaposes the air conditioning, telephone and satellite television N Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. 7 X I’AN /C HONGQING/ legacy blends seamlessly into its modern modern China’s Founder, Mao Zedong. religious buildings surrounding the ancient city. See the residences of with English and international channels. N Complimentary house wine served at dinner. Embark M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA role as a thriving transportation hub. Visit the ceremonial halls, royal extraordinary Temple of Heaven, a Sun Yat-Sen and Zhou Enlai, two of Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner N Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day. Just beyond the city, visit the private N 8 W USHAN FOR T HREE S MALL G ORGES apartments, gardens and temples of UNESCO World Heritage site. 20 th -century China’s most famous leaders. served in single, unassigned seatings in the Program of lectures during the cruise. retreat residence of Chairman Mao, N 9 T HREE G ORGES D AM the Imperial Palace in the mystical elegant Dynasty Dining Room. Skilled chefs Private boat cruise on the Daning River into the Forbidden City, residence of Ming and Qing Xi’an the “Home of the White Clouds and prepare Chinese and Western cuisine featuring dramatic Three Lesser Gorges. 10 W UHAN The intricate Marble Boat at Beijing’s Dining Room N Transit and tour of the Three Gorges Dam, the dynasty emperors for almost 500 years and Modern Xi’an was China’s thriving capital Summer Palace signifi ed that the rule of the Yellow Cranes.” It was here amidst the local ingredients. Complimentary house wine 11 G UICHI FOR H UANGSHAN of emperors, courtesans, monks, merchants quiet ambiance of bamboo tree-lined world’s largest dam complex. a UNESCO World Heritage site. Qing Dynasty would never be overturned. and local beer accompany dinner. Coffee and tea are served throughout the cruise. N Excursion in the city of Wuhan featuring a visit to 12 N ÁNJING The beautifully landscaped Summer Palace, and soldiers for 11 dynasties; a place footpaths, dense groves and fl ying Public areas include a lounge and bar, observation deck, library, wireless hotspots, Mao Zedong’s private residence. 13 S HANGHAI/ a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the where many of the world’s great religions Grand Yangtze Cruise songbirds, Chairman Mao conducted gift shop, beauty salon and fi tness center. Shipboard entertainment and exercise N Full-day excursion to UNESCO World Heritage site Disembark M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA retreat of 19 th -century Empress Dowager Cixi. coexisted and the fabled launching point Three Gorges/Three Lesser Gorges/ daily national affairs several times a year programs feature aspects of traditional Chinese culture. Laundry service is available, Huangshan for Yellow Mountain, one of China’s of the Silk Road, where camel caravans and gave an audience with celebrities and most famous and picturesque mountain ranges. 14 S HANGHAI Three Gorges Dam and a physician is on board. brought goods from the Eurasian continent foreign dignitaries. N City tour of seldom-visited Nánjing. 15 S HANGHAI This exclusively chartered cruise stops in ports The M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA has a highly trained, English-speaking crew that N Cover Photo: Cruise the scenic path the Yangtze River and sent Chinese infl uence out to the world. T’ai chi exercise sessions during the cruise. Westerners rarely visit and showcases the provides a superior level of personalized, amiable service that will ensure a delightful N 16 S HANGHAI/Return to the U.S. has carved through the heart of China, an exotic Huangshan Captain’s Farewell Dinner Banquet. From Xi’an’s distinctive, triple-eaved Bell grandeur of one of China’s greatest natural Yangtze River travel experience. landscape of verdant mountains and sheer cliffs. Ascend 3,200 feet by modern cable car In Shanghai and Drum Towers, watchmen once signaled wonders, the Three Gorges. Pass through dawn and dusk with a bell and a drum. through a plethora of subtropical plant and Stay in Shanghai’s historic FAIRMONT P EACE H OTEL N Three nights in the historic, Five-Star, Deluxe Photo this page: Walk along the (pyramid-shaped roof) on the famous Bund, where th Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and the spectacular FAIRMONT P EACE H OTEL, located on the famous Bund. Great Wall of China, the only man-made Visit the amazing 20 -century wildlife to the peak of UNESCO World th Xiling Gorge. Aboard excursion boats, elegant 19 -century architecture stands as a symbol Hong Kong Full Western breakfast each morning. structure that can be seen from archaeological fi nd and UNESCO World Heritage site Yellow Mountain for dramatic to the city’s legacy. N space, and feel the mystery and travel up the Daning River through the Post-Program Option Excursion to the famed Bund and Pudong districts. Heritage site: the famous life-size panoramic views that have inspired centuries N Guided tour of the Shanghai Museum of Art, the allure of the world’s oldest majestic scenery of the Three Lesser Gorges. DDiisstinctivetinctive CenCenttralralllyy LLocaocatteded Explore the exciting contrasts and epic civilization. Terra Cotta Warriors—no of Chinese artists and poets. The fascinating colonial-era French Concession, the exceptional two alike—have guarded the Beijing’s 600-year-old Forbidden City displays the splendor of the topography of granite peaks, emerging FiFivve-Stare-Star Hotelsotels drama of Hong Kong where the past YuYuan Garden and the Old Chinese Quarter. still-unopened tomb of China’s Ming and Qing emperors, known in Chinese lore as the “Sons of Heaven.” clouds and unique rock formations has Each deluxe Hotel is located in the heart of has fl owed into the present. See Chinese N Farewell Reception. fi rst emperor, Qin Shihuang, been a source of mythology throughout the its city to allow for ease of travel and touring. junks and sampans jostling with ocean Enhanced Travel Services liners in the harbor, temples and markets N for more than 2,000 years. centuries. This historical center of booming F AIRMAIRMONTONT PEACEEACE HOTELOTEL , ShShaanghainghai All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all Also visit the exquisite tea trade produces almost 30 varieties of teas. tucked below ultramodern high-rises participants who have purchased their air tickets through A legendary, landmark Hotel on the Bund Gohagan & Company and whose arrival(s)/departure(s) Yangling Imperial Tomb, where and host to the world’s elite for 80 years, and the interplay of the exotic and the Nánjing technically advanced. Discover this coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). thousands of captivating reopened after a three-year restoration. N All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with fi gurines excavated from Beautiful Nánjing, near the lower bustling metropolis during a tram ride up THEHE HILTONILTON , Xi’anXi’an experienced local guides. Victoria Peak and a scenic Sampan ride N the 2,100-year-old tomb of Yangtze River, has twice served as China’s Ideally located within the ancient city Gratuities to local guides and drivers on Emperor Liu Qi capture the capital, fi rst in the early years of the walls, offering contemporary amenities and through the fl oating Village of Aberdeen. included excursions. N essence of daily life during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and as the proximity to the city’s cultural highlights. Accommodations are for two nights in the Hospitality desk aboard the ship and in the hotels. N Han Dynasty, a high point in capital of the Republic of China in the early Five-Star KOWLOON S HANGRI -L A H OTEL . Experienced team of Travel Directors THEHE PENINSENINSULAULA , BeBeijingijing 20 th century. A Qing Dynasty-style Bazaar to accompany you throughout the Chinese history when culture Ultra-deluxe accommodations in an The Post-Program Option is available at travel program. and the arts fl ourished as is still held surrounding the traditional unrivaled location, walking distance to the additional cost. Details will be provided with N Travel document wallet, name badge and never before. Confucian Temple. Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. your reservation confi rmation. pre-departure information.

Julie Nixon Eisenhower, daughter O+$!#!& C,#!-’* of President Richard Nixon, Yellow Sea Included Features was an eyewitness to her father’s CHINA BEIJING In Beijing N to the groundbreaking diplomacy that led to East Three nights in the Five-Star, Deluxe PENINSULA B EIJING , A!"#$!% K#!&'()* W$*% located in the city center within walking distance of the the opening to China. She is a published China Sea Chinese civilization originated in regional centers along both the XI’AN Forbidden City. Full Western breakfast each morning. author, editor and public speaker Terra Cotta Warriors Yellow River and the Yangtze River valleys during the Neolithic era, and N Welcome Reception and Peking duck dinner. who has lectured widely throughout N Tour of the mysterious Forbidden City, a for centuries Chinese culture, literature and philosophy have fl ourished, with e Three NÁNJING the United States on the presidency, hre • UNESCO World Heritage site, and walk through T es each Kingdom and Dynasty adding to its collective knowledge and cultural heritage. leadership, women in politics and life in the White House. org Gorges Dam SH•ANGHAI Tiananmen Square. G GUICHI Yet China was an insular country, allowing only glimpses of cultural richness to the Julie is a board member of The China Institute. She and WUSHAN • • N Excursion to the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO e River WUHAN outside world via the Silk Road, which stoked the European’s imagination of exotic her husband, David Eisenhower had an extraordinary gtz Huangshan World Heritage site, with lunch en route to Beijing. an N Y a Visit to the towering Summer Palace, a UNESCO lands in the East. A mysterious land, one which Napoleon referred to as “a sleeping meeting with Mao Zedong on New Year’s Eve, 1975, e and returned to China in 2002 to commemorate the S World Heritage site. giant that would change the world when awoken,” the country fi nally lifted its shroud CHONGQING a N th in Excursion to the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO 30 anniversary of the historic opening of China. h when President Richard Nixon visited in 1972. An eyewitness to the reopening of UNESCO C World Heritage site. From her unique perspective, Julie will explore why her h World Heritage Site ut China and the introduction of its ancient traditions to the Western world, which father went to the People’s Republic of China and how Cruise Itinerary So In Xi’an M V ICTORIA OPHIA N vaulted it into its current progressive nation status, Julie Nixon Eisenhower represents that historic trip changed our world. Air Routing Traditional Chinese sampans used for fi shing and transportation ply the . . V S Two nights in the Five-Star HILTON HOTEL, located •HONG K ONG the bridge to this spectacular transformation of the most populous, perhaps most tranquil waters of the Yangtze River’s legendary Three Gorges. All Gohagan & Company cruises in China are within the ancient city walls. Full Western breakfast each morning. culturally idiosyncratic nation on Earth. aboard this exclusively chartered vessel in the N Walk through Cixi’s private apartments fi lled Chongqing Visit the massive Three Gorges Dam, Shanghai esteemed Victoria Cruises fl eet. The comfortable Excursion to the vast complex of the Terra Cotta with jewel-encrusted furniture, and see her the largest water conservancy project ever Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Beijing, China Embark on your cruise down the fabled The exhilarating metropolis of Shanghai M.V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA , refurbished in 2011, was N ornate Marble Boat. Then cruise by private undertaken by man. Considered a key to Specially arranged lecture on the discovery of the ITINERARY The former imperial city of Mongol, Ming Yangtze River in the picturesque mountain was the fi rst of China’s cities to be originally designed by a U.S. architectural fi rm and Terra Cotta Warriors. Day and Manchu emperors, Beijing is one of boat across Kunming Lake’s tranquil waters. city of Chongqing, which clings to the China’s modernization, it is the world’s infl uenced by the West. Today, its custom-built to conform to Western standards. N Visit to the Yangling Imperial Tombs, a unique discovery. China’s ancient citadels. Rich in historical Visit the magnifi cent Great Wall of China, cliffs at the confl uence of the Yangtze and largest hydroelectric dam, 2,553 yards wide outstanding architectural landmarks along Guests are accommodated in 100 spacious N Tour of old Xi’an and the ancient Moorish quarter. 1 Depart from the U.S./ sites and cultural relics, this dynamic city of the symbol of imperial grandeur since and 606 feet high. Cross the International Date Line Jialing rivers and served as a base for the the famous Bund include the neoclassical outside Staterooms and Suites elegantly decorated On board the exclusively chartered more than 12 million people is the cultural 500 B.C., constructed over the course of in contemporary Chinese and Western styles and famous Flying Tigers during World War II. Wuhan Customs House and the China Merchants Stateroom M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA 2 B EIJING, C HINA and spiritual heart of the country and the 2,000 years. This imposing fortifi cation Bank building. Visit Old Shanghai’s street featuring fl oor-to-ceiling windows that open onto N Six-night Grand Yangtze River cruise from The crossroads of Wuhan refl ects 3 B EIJING ideal place from which to begin tracing the once spanned more than 3,500 miles. markets and classical Chinese gardens, and a private balcony, from which passengers can Chongqing to Shanghai, with port calls at Wushan, Walk along this UNESCO World Heritage the infl uences of China’s diversity. Wuhan, Guichi for Huangshan and Nánjing. 4 B EIJING fascinating narrative of ancient China. tour the famous Shanghai Museum of Art. view the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges Inhabited since the fi rst century, and a one N River-view Stateroom or Suite with private balcony Walk through the immense, historic site and see sweeping views of the scenic The historic French Concession boasts and the Yangtze River. Each Stateroom and Suite 5 B EIJING /X I’AN northern plains and valleys. time possession of Wu Kingdom in the and private bathroom. Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest distinctive European architecture, while includes private bathroom facilities with shower, N 6 X I’AN Tour the magnifi cent complex of Three Kingdoms Period, the city’s cultural Captain’s Welcome Reception. public square, site of the mausoleum of 21 st -century Pudong juxtaposes the air conditioning, telephone and satellite television N Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. 7 X I’AN /C HONGQING/ legacy blends seamlessly into its modern modern China’s Founder, Mao Zedong. religious buildings surrounding the ancient city. See the residences of with English and international channels. N Complimentary house wine served at dinner. Embark M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA role as a thriving transportation hub. Visit the ceremonial halls, royal extraordinary Temple of Heaven, a Sun Yat-Sen and Zhou Enlai, two of Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner N Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day. Just beyond the city, visit the private N 8 W USHAN FOR T HREE S MALL G ORGES apartments, gardens and temples of UNESCO World Heritage site. 20 th -century China’s most famous leaders. served in single, unassigned seatings in the Program of lectures during the cruise. retreat residence of Chairman Mao, N 9 T HREE G ORGES D AM the Imperial Palace in the mystical elegant Dynasty Dining Room. Skilled chefs Private boat cruise on the Daning River into the Forbidden City, residence of Ming and Qing Xi’an the “Home of the White Clouds and prepare Chinese and Western cuisine featuring dramatic Three Lesser Gorges. 10 W UHAN The intricate Marble Boat at Beijing’s Dining Room N Transit and tour of the Three Gorges Dam, the dynasty emperors for almost 500 years and Modern Xi’an was China’s thriving capital Summer Palace signifi ed that the rule of the Yellow Cranes.” It was here amidst the local ingredients. Complimentary house wine 11 G UICHI FOR H UANGSHAN of emperors, courtesans, monks, merchants quiet ambiance of bamboo tree-lined world’s largest dam complex. a UNESCO World Heritage site. Qing Dynasty would never be overturned. and local beer accompany dinner. Coffee and tea are served throughout the cruise. N Excursion in the city of Wuhan featuring a visit to 12 N ÁNJING The beautifully landscaped Summer Palace, and soldiers for 11 dynasties; a place footpaths, dense groves and fl ying Public areas include a lounge and bar, observation deck, library, wireless hotspots, Mao Zedong’s private residence. 13 S HANGHAI/ a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the where many of the world’s great religions Grand Yangtze Cruise songbirds, Chairman Mao conducted gift shop, beauty salon and fi tness center. Shipboard entertainment and exercise N Full-day excursion to UNESCO World Heritage site Disembark M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA retreat of 19 th -century Empress Dowager Cixi. coexisted and the fabled launching point Three Gorges/Three Lesser Gorges/ daily national affairs several times a year programs feature aspects of traditional Chinese culture. Laundry service is available, Huangshan for Yellow Mountain, one of China’s of the Silk Road, where camel caravans and gave an audience with celebrities and most famous and picturesque mountain ranges. 14 S HANGHAI Three Gorges Dam and a physician is on board. brought goods from the Eurasian continent foreign dignitaries. N City tour of seldom-visited Nánjing. 15 S HANGHAI This exclusively chartered cruise stops in ports The M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA has a highly trained, English-speaking crew that N Cover Photo: Cruise the scenic path the Yangtze River and sent Chinese infl uence out to the world. T’ai chi exercise sessions during the cruise. Westerners rarely visit and showcases the provides a superior level of personalized, amiable service that will ensure a delightful N 16 S HANGHAI/Return to the U.S. has carved through the heart of China, an exotic Huangshan Captain’s Farewell Dinner Banquet. From Xi’an’s distinctive, triple-eaved Bell grandeur of one of China’s greatest natural Yangtze River travel experience. landscape of verdant mountains and sheer cliffs. Ascend 3,200 feet by modern cable car In Shanghai and Drum Towers, watchmen once signaled wonders, the Three Gorges. Pass through dawn and dusk with a bell and a drum. through a plethora of subtropical plant and Stay in Shanghai’s historic FAIRMONT P EACE H OTEL N Three nights in the historic, Five-Star, Deluxe Photo this page: Walk along the (pyramid-shaped roof) on the famous Bund, where th Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and the spectacular FAIRMONT P EACE H OTEL, located on the famous Bund. Great Wall of China, the only man-made Visit the amazing 20 -century wildlife to the peak of UNESCO World th Xiling Gorge. Aboard excursion boats, elegant 19 -century architecture stands as a symbol Hong Kong Full Western breakfast each morning. structure that can be seen from archaeological fi nd and UNESCO World Heritage site Yellow Mountain for dramatic to the city’s legacy. N space, and feel the mystery and travel up the Daning River through the Post-Program Option Excursion to the famed Bund and Pudong districts. Heritage site: the famous life-size panoramic views that have inspired centuries N Guided tour of the Shanghai Museum of Art, the allure of the world’s oldest majestic scenery of the Three Lesser Gorges. Distinctive Centrally Located Explore the exciting contrasts and epic civilization. Terra Cotta Warriors—no of Chinese artists and poets. The fascinating colonial-era French Concession, the exceptional two alike—have guarded the Beijing’s 600-year-old Forbidden City displays the splendor of the topography of granite peaks, emerging Five-Star Hotels drama of Hong Kong where the past YuYuan Garden and the Old Chinese Quarter. still-unopened tomb of China’s Ming and Qing emperors, known in Chinese lore as the “Sons of Heaven.” clouds and unique rock formations has Each deluxe Hotel is located in the heart of has fl owed into the present. See Chinese N Farewell Reception. fi rst emperor, Qin Shihuang, been a source of mythology throughout the its city to allow for ease of travel and touring. junks and sampans jostling with ocean Enhanced Travel Services liners in the harbor, temples and markets N for more than 2,000 years. centuries. This historical center of booming F AIRMONT P EACE H OTEL , Shanghai All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all Also visit the exquisite tea trade produces almost 30 varieties of teas. tucked below ultramodern high-rises participants who have purchased their air tickets through A legendary, landmark Hotel on the Bund Gohagan & Company and whose arrival(s)/departure(s) Yangling Imperial Tomb, where and host to the world’s elite for 80 years, and the interplay of the exotic and the Nánjing technically advanced. Discover this coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). thousands of captivating reopened after a three-year restoration. N All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with fi gurines excavated from Beautiful Nánjing, near the lower bustling metropolis during a tram ride up THE H ILTON , Xi’an experienced local guides. 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Full Western breakfast pivotal role her late father, President Richard M. Nixon, played in bringing Communist RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring the bridge to this spectacular transformation of the most populous, perhaps most All Gohagan & Company cruises in China are Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Observation Deck. associations/organizations, and its and their employees, shareholders, horses maintaining a silent vigil over the tomb 1 each morning. $5935 $6935 China out of isolation and reopening U.S. relations for the fi rst time since 1949. Visit six culturally idiosyncratic nation on Earth. aboard this exclusively chartered vessel in the subsidiaries, affi liates, offi cers, directors or trustees, successors, agents, Walk through Cixi’s private apartments fi lled Visit the massive Three Gorges Dam, of Emperor Qin Shihuang (259-210 B.C.). 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Visit Old Shanghai’s street featuring fl oor-to-ceiling windows that open onto N Six-night Grand Yangtze River cruise from Yangtze River, sailing all the way from Chongqing downstream into stunning Shanghai or force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, Julie Nixon Eisenhower as he was in life, lies buried in a mausoleum N animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities EIJING ideal place from which to begin tracing the once spanned more than 3,500 miles. 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Stateroom or Suite with private balcony . . V S , the fi nest river ship cruising the entire course of the Yangt ze. Cruise the accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other Walk through the immense, historic site and see sweeping views of the scenic Inhabited since the fi rst century, and a one means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation 5 B EIJING /X I’AN The historic French Concession boasts and the Yangtze River. Each Stateroom and Suite *M .V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available magnifi cent Three Gorges and Three Lesser Gorges, and visit the engineering marvel of the northern plains and valleys. time possession of Wu Kingdom in the itself remains unexcavated, guarded by row and private bathroom. mechanism to arrive or depart on time. Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest includes private bathroom facilities with shower, on request fromN Gohagan & Company and refl ects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel. I AN distinctive European architecture, while Captain’s Welcome Reception. Three Gorges Dam. See regions seldom visited by Westerners—Wuhan, settled more than If due to weather, fl ight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip 6 X ’ Tour the magnifi cent complex of Three Kingdoms Period, the city’s cultural upon row of charioteers, infantry, cavalry you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible public square, site of the mausoleum of 21 st -century Pudong juxtaposes the air conditioning, telephone and satellite television N including Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective until Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. 3,000 years ago by the Han Dynasty; Huangshan, famous for its majestic Yellow Mountain for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at received in writing in the offi ces of Gohagan. Should you have to 7 X I’AN /C HONGQING/ modern China’s Founder, Mao Zedong. religious buildings surrounding the legacy blends seamlessly into its modern and horses. The face of each terra cotta warrior N ancient city. See the residences of with English and international channels. AncientComplimentary Kingdoms house wine of served China at dinner. Reservation Form range, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and Nánjing, former capital of Imperial China. owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are Embark M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA Visit the ceremonial halls, royal extraordinary Temple of Heaven, a role as a thriving transportation hub. has a distinctive, lifelike expression, and each N Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day. person as a participant on these trips at any time. Specifi c room/cabin subject to a $200 ($50 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrative Sun Yat-Sen and Zhou Enlai, two of Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner Send to: Please make my/our reservation(s) assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel/cruise line. fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; UNESCO World Heritage site. Just beyond the city, visit the private N This China travel offering is the most comprehensive program available to affi nity 8 W USHAN FOR T HREE S MALL G ORGES apartments, gardens and temples of 20 th -century China’s most famous leaders. served in single, unassignedfi gu seatingsre bears intr athepp ings denoting his rank within 2013 Ancient KingdomsProgram of of China lectures during the cruise. in Stateroom Category: Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $800 ($200 Pre/Post retreat residence of Chairman Mao, N Private boat cruise on the Daning River into the travelers and includes specially selected, English-speaking, local experts and guides to at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan Program(s)) per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 9 T HREE G ORGES D AM the Imperial Palace in the mystical elegant Dynasty Dining Room.the im pSkillederial a rchefsmy— general, senior offi cer, The Johns Hopkins University 1st Choice _____ 2nd Choice _____ shall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such For Johns Hopkins accompany us; carefully selected, Five-Star hotel accommodations in the best locations, 70% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days or less Forbidden City, residence of Ming and Qing Xi’an the “Home of the White Clouds and c/o Thomas P. 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Gohagan & Company and others for comprehensive of the Silk Road, where camel caravans and gave an audience with celebrities and ______penalties assessed by air carriers resulting from operational and/or coverage of such expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to 14 S HANGHAI Three Gorges Dam and a physician is on board. N my roommate (shares cannot brought goods from the Eurasian continent foreign dignitaries. Title Full Name (exCityactly touras it aofpp seldom-visitedears on your pas sNánjing.port) Class Year itinerary changes, even if Gohagan makes the fl ight arrangements or illness or accident, and damaged or lost luggage. We will send you an 15 S HANGHAI This exclusively chartered cruise stops in ports The M.V. VICTORIA S OPHIA has a highly trained, English-speaking crew that N T’ai chi exercise sessions during the cruise. be guaranteed). cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right to substitute vessels, hotels application upon receipt of your reservation. Cover Photo: Cruise the scenic path the Yangtze River and sent Chinese infl uence out to the world. ______or attractions of a similar category for those listed in this brochure. Westerners rarely visit and showcases the provides a superior level of personalized, amiable service that will ensure a delightful N Please make my/our reservation(s): RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing 16 S HANGHAI/Return to the U.S. has carved through the heart of China, an exotic From Xi’an’s distinctive, triple-eaved Bell Huangshan Street Mailing AddreCaptain’sss (no P.O .Farewell Box numb Dinnerer pleas eBanquet.) NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal and are subject to change at any time. Gohagan reserves the right to Hong Kong Post-Program Option expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; accident/ landscape of verdant mountains and sheer cliffs. grandeur of one of China’s greatest natural Yangtze River travel experience. ______-______Marguerite Ingalls Jones, A&S ’74, Bus ’88 increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in and Drum Towers, watchmen once signaled Ascend 3,200 feet by modern cable car InIn Shanghai J Double at $995 per person. sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship airfares, currency fl uctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and all such wonders, the Three Gorges. Pass through Stay in Shanghai’s historic FAIRMONT P EACE H OTEL City N State ZIP Code Travel Program Director and hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges dawn and dusk with a bell and a drum. through a plethora of subtropical plant and Three nights in the historic, Five-Star, Deluxe J Single at $1395 per person. increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon notice to the tour participant Photo this page: Walk along the Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and the spectacular (pyramid-shaped roof) on the famous Bund, where on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated of such increases. th ______FAIRMONT P EACE ______H OTEL, located on the famous Bund.J I am reserving as a single but Offi ce of Alumni Relations local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection Great Wall of China, the only man-made Visit the amazing 20 -century wildlife to the peak of UNESCO World elegant 19th -century architecture stands as a symbol REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, Xiling Gorge. Aboard excursion boats, Hong Kong Telephone: (Home) Full Western breakfast (Busines eachs) morning. prefer to share accommodations The Johns Hopkins University fees not listed in the “Included Features” section of the brochure; OST#: TA 0905. structure that can be seen from Heritage site Yellow Mountain for dramatic transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of archaeological fi nd and UNESCO World to the city’s legacy. ______N Excursion to the ______famed Bund and Pudong districts. and will allow you to select ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arising out space, and feel the mystery and travel up the Daning River through the Post-Program Option arrival and/or departure if you have not purchased your international of or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, the brochure, Heritage site: the famous life-size panoramic views that have inspired centuries Email Address N Guided tour of the(Mo bShanghaiile) Museum of Art, the my roommate (shares cannot air arrangements through Gohagan or if you are arriving earlier or allure of the world’s oldest majestic scenery of the Three Lesser Gorges. Distinctive Centrally Located be guaranteed). P.S. A visit to the Johns Hopkins University-Nánjing University Center for Chinese or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the Terra Cotta Warriors—no of Chinese artists and poets. The fascinating Explore the exciting contrasts and epic ______colonial-era______French______Concession,______the___ _exceptional______later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration civilization. transfer(s); any overnight on land due to fl ight schedule(s); meals, Beijing’s 600-year-old Forbidden City displays the splendor of the drama of Hong Kong where the past Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 051-06/04/13-051 J and American Studies will be included. To learn more about the center, visit in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the commercial rules of the two alike—have guarded the topography of granite peaks, emerging Five-Star Hotels YuYuan Garden and the Old Chinese Quarter. I/We want you to book alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifi cally American Arbitration Association then existent. Ming and Qing emperors, known in Chinese lore as the “Sons of Heaven.” N still-unopened tomb of China’s clouds and unique rock formations has Each deluxe Hotel is located in the heart of has fl owed into the present. See Chinese Program reservationsFarewell require Reception. a deposit of $800 per person and my/our air from http://nanjing.jhu.edu. mentioned in the “Included Features” section. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency ______AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to been a source of mythology throughout the its city to allow for ease of travel and touring. junks and sampans jostling with ocean $200 per person Hong Kong Post-Program Option. By forwarding of nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you fi rst emperor, Qin Shihuang, EnhancedEnhanced Travel SeServicesrvices (fi ll in departure city) the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or deposit, I/we accept and agree to the Terms and Conditions. and the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan. formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that for more than 2,000 years. centuries. This historical center of booming liners in the harbor, temples and markets N All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all to Beijing, China, with return FAIRMONT P EACE H OTEL , Shanghai J Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $______as deposit. LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may all or any part of this contract is void or voidable. Also visit the exquisite tea trade produces almost 30 varieties of teas. tucked below ultramodern high-rises participants who have purchased their air tickets througfromh Shanghai, China, at change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the A legendary, landmark Hotel on the Bund Make checks payable to 2013 Ancient Kingdoms of China. ‡ and the interplay of the exotic and the Gohagan & Company and whose arrival(s)/departure(sadditional) cost to be advised. current luggage allowance policy. participant certifi es that he/she does not have any mental, physical Yangling Imperial Tomb, where and host to the world’s elite for 80 years, J I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $______to: PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/ coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). J Economy Class independence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may herself or other participants and accepts the terms and conditions of thousands of captivating Nánjing reopened after a three-year restoration. technically advanced. Discover this J Visa J MasterCardN All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with J Business Class require special medical attention or physical assistance (for example, this contract. fi gurines excavated from Beautiful Nánjing, near the lower bustling metropolis during a tram ride up ______experienced local guides. ______J the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make THE H ILTON , Xi’an First Class your reservation. Travelers must be able to embark or disembark Photo Credits: AGE Fotostock; Alamy; Danita Delimont; Inmagine; Yangtze River, has twice served as China’s Victoria Peak and a scenic Sampan ride Card Number N Exp. Date Shutterstock; Superstock; all images are rights managed and cannot be the 2,100-year-old tomb of Ideally located within the ancient city Gratuities to local guides and drivers on ‡ Airfare is subject to change and motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your traveling ______Note: used without permission. Emperor Liu Qi capture the capital, fi rst in the early years of the walls, offering contemporary amenities and through the fl oating Village of Aberdeen. included excursions. availability and is nonrefundable. companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresholds without N Signature as it appears on credit card assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must travel with a companion essence of daily life during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and as the proximity to the city’s cultural highlights. Accommodations are for two nights in the Hospitality desk aboard the ship and in the hotels.J who will be responsible for handling equipment. All FINAL PAYNM ENTS are required to be made by check or I/we will make my/our own Han Dynasty, a high point in capital of the Republic of China in the early Five-Star KOWLOON S HANGRI -L A H OTEL . Experienced team of Travel Directors air arrangements. DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to THE P ENINSULA , Beijing wire transfer by Marchto accompany 1, 2013. you throughout the those reservations received in the offi ces of Gohagan in writing, Chinese history when culture 20 th century. A Qing Dynasty-style Bazaar accompanied by the required deposit, by December 3, 2012. In the Ultra-deluxe accommodations in an The Post-Program Option is available at One member of thtravele trav eprogram.ling party is required to make a sustaining fi nancial contribution of $50 or more event a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” and the arts fl ourished as is still held surrounding the traditional unrivaled location, walking distance to the additional cost. Details will be provided with to the Johns HoNp kTinras vAellu dmonciu Amsseoncti awtiaolnle wt,i tnhainm teh be afi dscgael ayneadr . Please visit www.alumni.jhu.edu/support. reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” Confucian Temple. your reservation confi rmation. reservation is a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full- never before. Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Note: A small portionpre-departure of the cost information. of your trip supports the Johns Hopkins Alumni Travel Program. fare tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply. 09/12-1 Pinnacle Deck

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Main Deck R P In 1974, near the . h o S S o . C ancient city of R G U P Xi’an, farmers (per person, based on double occupancy) digging a well Land/Cruise Tariff Dear Alumni & Friends: Description - All Staterooms and Suites are outside, range from 211 sq. ft. Stateroom Early Booking Price Regular Price unearthed one of to 622 sq. ft. and feature full-length glass doors with private balcony, private through after Category * Mysterious China. A land whose stunning beauty forms the backdrop to a the most amazing bathroom with bathtub/shower, individual climate control, chair and desk. December 3, 2012 December 3, 2012 5,000-year-old civilization steeped in legend. Here, the people’s reverence for ancestral archaeological Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Main Deck, forward. 5 $4035 $5035 customs has been passed on through kingdoms and dynasties and preserved from one discoveries of the (limited availability) generation to the next, infl uencing life today as well as providing an impetus for change Beijing’s Temple of Heaven represents a crowning th 4 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Main Deck, midship. $5435 achievement of Ming Dynasty architecture. 20 century—an $4435 and a springboard for the future. army of thousands 3 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Promenade Deck. $4835 $5835 We invite you to join fellow alumni on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet of life-size terra CONTRACT: TERMS & CONDITIONS. 2 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Executive Deck. $5035 $6035 Julie Nixon Eisenhower, who will share her perspectives and fi rsthand accounts on the IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY. cotta warriors and pivotal role her late father, President Richard M. Nixon, played in bringing Communist RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring 1 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Observation Deck. $5935 $6935 associations/organizations, and its and their employees, shareholders, horses maintaining a silent vigil over the tomb China out of isolation and reopening U.S. relations for the fi rst time since 1949. Visit six subsidiaries, affi liates, offi cers, directors or trustees, successors, agents, of Emperor Qin Shihuang (259-210 B.C.). Junior Suite with two twin beds or one queen bed and larger sitting area. UNESCO World Heritage sites on this comprehensive journey, traveling half the width of and assigns (collectively “Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entity Suite Promenade, Executive and Observation Decks. $6835 $7835 which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, This visionary monarch, the fi rst ruler of a China and allowing for in-depth appreciation of the juxtaposition of its ancient culture for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation Chongqing to Shanghai companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers Deluxe Suite with two twin beds or one queen bed and a larger sitting area st unifi ed China, introduced a standardized with 21 -century advancements, from the imperial dignity of Mandarin Beijing and or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. All Suite with sofa. Promenade Deck. $7635 $8635 writing system, reformed the legal code and Tiananmen Square to the dynastic treasures of the ancient capital of Xi’an and the such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, N N Shangri Suite with front and side views, extra large private veranda, one queen Gohagan is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of BEIJING XI’AN THREE G ORGES commenced the building of the Great Wall of bed, jacuzzi tub with separate shower, double sinks and additional Three Gorges Dam, to the historic neighborhoods of Old Shanghai and the contrasting any such person or entity of any third party. La $8035 $9035 In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible China, the greatest public works project of Suite living area with sofa, dining table and chairs. Promenade Deck. 21 st -century architecture of Pudong across the river. for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to with N Singles are available in category 3 at $8035 and in category 2 at $8335 on or before person or property in connection with the provision of any goods its era. The emperor, as large a fi gure in death A highlight of the journey will be a six-night Grand Cruise along the fabled or services whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God December 3, 2012. Add $1000 for reservations made after December 3, 2012. as he was in life, lies buried in a mausoleum Yangtze River, sailing all the way from Chongqing downstream into stunning Shanghai or force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, Julie Nixon Eisenhower N Taxes are an additional $210 per person and are subject to change. animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities that took 36 years to construct and required through the magnifi cent Yangtze River Gorges aboard the exclusively chartered of any kind, sickness, illness, the lack of availability of or access to N Airfare Beijing/Xi’an and Xi’an/Chongqing (internal program air) is $420 per person additional and appropriate medical attention, overbooking or downgrading of June 4 to 19, 2013 the efforts of 700,000 laborers. The tomb subject to change. M.V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA , the fi nest river ship cruising the entire course of the Yangt ze. Cruise the accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation itself remains unexcavated, guarded by row *M .V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available magnifi cent Three Gorges and Three Lesser Gorges, and visit the engineering marvel of the mechanism to arrive or depart on time. on request from Gohagan & Company and refl ects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel. Three Gorges Dam. See regions seldom visited by Westerners—Wuhan, settled more than If due to weather, fl ight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip upon row of charioteers, infantry, cavalry you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible including Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective until and horses. The face of each terra cotta warrior 3,000 years ago by the Han Dynasty; Huangshan, famous for its majestic Yellow Mountain for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at received in writing in the offi ces of Gohagan. Should you have to Ancient Kingdoms of China Reservation Form range, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and Nánjing, former capital of Imperial China. owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are has a distinctive, lifelike expression, and each person as a participant on these trips at any time. Specifi c room/cabin subject to a $200 ($50 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrative Send to: Please make my/our reservation(s) This China travel offering is the most comprehensive program available to affi nity assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel/cruise line. fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; fi gure bears trappings denoting his rank within 2013 Ancient Kingdoms of China in Stateroom Category: Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $800 ($200 Pre/Post travelers and includes specially selected, English-speaking, local experts and guides to at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan Program(s)) per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, the imperial army—general, senior offi cer, The Johns Hopkins University 1st Choice _____ 2nd Choice _____ For Johns Hopkins accompany us; carefully selected, Five-Star hotel accommodations in the best locations, shall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such 70% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days or less c/o Thomas P. Gohagan & Company J changes. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result junior offi cer or common soldier. In 1987, related questions, Double occupancy sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series (if Eleven South LaSalle Street, Second Floor (one double bed). including the legendary PEACE H OTEL in Shanghai; opportunities to meet the fascinating in forfeiture of 100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, UNESCO designated this treasure trove of please call applicable), are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation Chicago, IL 60603-1240 800-548-5481 or J Double occupancy people of China; and a historic eyewitness perspective on international relations with Gohagan is not responsible therefore and is not required to compensate fees and administrative fees may apply. early Chinese art a World Heritage site. (800) 922-3088 or (312) 609-1140 410-516-0363. (two twin beds). passengers under these circumstances. Gohagan may cancel a trip (or TRIP INSURANCE: Because our cancellation policies are strictly this country. Space is limited so we encourage you to book now and take advantage of an option) for any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to J Single accommodations. enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation the Early Booking Savings! refund monies paid by the participant to it. Gohagan is not required insurance. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a ______J I am reserving as a single but to cancel any trip for any reason including without limitation, United travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year prefer to share accommodations States Department of State, World Health Organization or other of reimbursement. Trip cancellation insurance is available through Warnings or Advisories of any kind. Gohagan is not responsible for Thomas P. Gohagan & Company and others for comprehensive ______and will allow you to select Cordially, my roommate (shares cannot penalties assessed by air carriers resulting from operational and/or coverage of such expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year itinerary changes, even if Gohagan makes the fl ight arrangements or illness or accident, and damaged or lost luggage. We will send you an be guaranteed). cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right to substitute vessels, hotels ______application upon receipt of your reservation. Please make my/our reservation(s): or attractions of a similar category for those listed in this brochure. RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal and are subject to change at any time. Gohagan reserves the right to Hong Kong Post-Program Option expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; accident/ ______-______Marguerite Ingalls Jones, A&S ’74, Bus ’88 increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in J Double at $995 per person. sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship airfares, currency fl uctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and all such City State ZIP Code J Travel Program Director and hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon notice to the tour participant Single at $1395 per person. on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated ______of such increases. J I am reserving as a single but Offi ce of Alumni Relations local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, Telephone: (Home) (Business) prefer to share accommodations The Johns Hopkins University fees not listed in the “Included Features” section of the brochure; OST#: TA 0905. ______and will allow you to select transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arising out arrival and/or departure if you have not purchased your international of or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, the brochure, Email Address (Mobile) my roommate (shares cannot air arrangements through Gohagan or if you are arriving earlier or be guaranteed). P.S. A visit to the Johns Hopkins University-Nánjing University Center for Chinese or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the ______later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration transfer(s); any overnight on land due to fl ight schedule(s); meals, Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 051-06/04/13-051 J and American Studies will be included. To learn more about the center, visit in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the commercial rules of the I/We want you to book alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifi cally American Arbitration Association then existent. Program reservations require a deposit of $800 per person and my/our air from http://nanjing.jhu.edu. mentioned in the “Included Features” section. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency ______AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to $200 per person Hong Kong Post-Program Option. By forwarding of nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you (fi ll in departure city) the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or deposit, I/we accept and agree to the Terms and Conditions. and the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan. formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that to Beijing, China, with return J Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $______as deposit. LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may all or any part of this contract is void or voidable. from Shanghai, China, at change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the Make checks payable to 2013 Ancient Kingdoms of China. additional cost to be advised.‡ current luggage allowance policy. participant certifi es that he/she does not have any mental, physical J PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/ I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $______to: J Economy Class independence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may J Visa J MasterCard herself or other participants and accepts the terms and conditions of J Business Class require special medical attention or physical assistance (for example, this contract. ______J the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make First Class your reservation. Travelers must be able to embark or disembark Photo Credits: AGE Fotostock; Alamy; Danita Delimont; Inmagine; Card Number Exp. Date Shutterstock; Superstock; all images are rights managed and cannot be ‡ Airfare is subject to change and motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your traveling ______Note: used without permission. availability and is nonrefundable. companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresholds without Signature as it appears on credit card assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must travel with a companion J I/we will make my/our own who will be responsible for handling equipment. All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by check or DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to wire transfer by March 1, 2013. air arrangements. those reservations received in the offi ces of Gohagan in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by December 3, 2012. In the One member of the traveling party is required to make a sustaining fi nancial contribution of $50 or more event a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association within the fi scal year. Please visit www.alumni.jhu.edu/support. reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full- Note: A small portion of the cost of your trip supports the Johns Hopkins Alumni Travel Program. fare tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply. 09/12-1 Pinnacle Deck

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Main Deck R P In 1974, near the . h o S S o . C ancient city of R G U P Xi’an, farmers (per person, based on double occupancy) digging a well Land/Cruise Tariff Dear Alumni & Friends: Description - All Staterooms and Suites are outside, range from 211 sq. ft. Stateroom Early Booking Price Regular Price unearthed one of to 622 sq. ft. and feature full-length glass doors with private balcony, private through after Category * Mysterious China. A land whose stunning beauty forms the backdrop to a the most amazing bathroom with bathtub/shower, individual climate control, chair and desk. December 3, 2012 December 3, 2012 5,000-year-old civilization steeped in legend. Here, the people’s reverence for ancestral archaeological Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Main Deck, forward. 5 $4035 $5035 customs has been passed on through kingdoms and dynasties and preserved from one discoveries of the (limited availability) generation to the next, infl uencing life today as well as providing an impetus for change Beijing’s Temple of Heaven represents a crowning th 4 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Main Deck, midship. $5435 achievement of Ming Dynasty architecture. 20 century—an $4435 and a springboard for the future. army of thousands 3 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Promenade Deck. $4835 $5835 We invite you to join fellow alumni on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet of life-size terra CONTRACT: TERMS & CONDITIONS. 2 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Executive Deck. $5035 $6035 Julie Nixon Eisenhower, who will share her perspectives and fi rsthand accounts on the IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY. cotta warriors and pivotal role her late father, President Richard M. Nixon, played in bringing Communist RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring 1 Stateroom with two twin beds or one queen bed. Observation Deck. $5935 $6935 associations/organizations, and its and their employees, shareholders, horses maintaining a silent vigil over the tomb China out of isolation and reopening U.S. relations for the fi rst time since 1949. Visit six subsidiaries, affi liates, offi cers, directors or trustees, successors, agents, of Emperor Qin Shihuang (259-210 B.C.). Junior Suite with two twin beds or one queen bed and larger sitting area. UNESCO World Heritage sites on this comprehensive journey, traveling half the width of and assigns (collectively “Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entity Suite Promenade, Executive and Observation Decks. $6835 $7835 which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, This visionary monarch, the fi rst ruler of a China and allowing for in-depth appreciation of the juxtaposition of its ancient culture for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation Chongqing to Shanghai companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers Deluxe Suite with two twin beds or one queen bed and a larger sitting area st unifi ed China, introduced a standardized with 21 -century advancements, from the imperial dignity of Mandarin Beijing and or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. All Suite with sofa. Promenade Deck. $7635 $8635 writing system, reformed the legal code and Tiananmen Square to the dynastic treasures of the ancient capital of Xi’an and the such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, N N Shangri Suite with front and side views, extra large private veranda, one queen Gohagan is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of BEIJING XI’AN THREE G ORGES commenced the building of the Great Wall of bed, jacuzzi tub with separate shower, double sinks and additional Three Gorges Dam, to the historic neighborhoods of Old Shanghai and the contrasting any such person or entity of any third party. La $8035 $9035 In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible China, the greatest public works project of Suite living area with sofa, dining table and chairs. Promenade Deck. 21 st -century architecture of Pudong across the river. for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to with N Singles are available in category 3 at $8035 and in category 2 at $8335 on or before person or property in connection with the provision of any goods its era. The emperor, as large a fi gure in death A highlight of the journey will be a six-night Grand Cruise along the fabled or services whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God December 3, 2012. Add $1000 for reservations made after December 3, 2012. as he was in life, lies buried in a mausoleum Yangtze River, sailing all the way from Chongqing downstream into stunning Shanghai or force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, Julie Nixon Eisenhower N Taxes are an additional $210 per person and are subject to change. animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities that took 36 years to construct and required through the magnifi cent Yangtze River Gorges aboard the exclusively chartered of any kind, sickness, illness, the lack of availability of or access to N Airfare Beijing/Xi’an and Xi’an/Chongqing (internal program air) is $420 per person additional and appropriate medical attention, overbooking or downgrading of June 4 to 19, 2013 the efforts of 700,000 laborers. The tomb subject to change. M.V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA , the fi nest river ship cruising the entire course of the Yangt ze. Cruise the accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation itself remains unexcavated, guarded by row * M.V. V ICTORIA S OPHIA has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available magnifi cent Three Gorges and Three Lesser Gorges, and visit the engineering marvel of the mechanism to arrive or depart on time. on request from Gohagan & Company and refl ects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel. Three Gorges Dam. See regions seldom visited by Westerners—Wuhan, settled more than If due to weather, fl ight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip upon row of charioteers, infantry, cavalry you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible including Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective until and horses. The face of each terra cotta warrior 3,000 years ago by the Han Dynasty; Huangshan, famous for its majestic Yellow Mountain for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at received in writing in the offi ces of Gohagan. Should you have to Ancient Kingdoms of China Reservation Form range, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and Nánjing, former capital of Imperial China. owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are has a distinctive, lifelike expression, and each person as a participant on these trips at any time. Specifi c room/cabin subject to a $200 ($50 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrative Send to: Please make my/our reservation(s) This China travel offering is the most comprehensive program available to affi nity assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel/cruise line. fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; fi gure bears trappings denoting his rank within 2013 Ancient Kingdoms of China in Stateroom Category: Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $800 ($200 Pre/Post travelers and includes specially selected, English-speaking, local experts and guides to at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan Program(s)) per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, the imperial army—general, senior offi cer, The Johns Hopkins University 1st Choice _____ 2nd Choice _____ For Johns Hopkins accompany us; carefully selected, Five-Star hotel accommodations in the best locations, shall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such 70% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days or less c/o Thomas P. Gohagan & Company J changes. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result junior offi cer or common soldier. In 1987, related questions, Double occupancy sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series (if Eleven South LaSalle Street, Second Floor (one double bed). including the legendary PEACE H OTEL in Shanghai; opportunities to meet the fascinating in forfeiture of 100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, UNESCO designated this treasure trove of please call applicable), are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation Chicago, IL 60603-1240 800-548-5481 or J Double occupancy people of China; and a historic eyewitness perspective on international relations with Gohagan is not responsible therefore and is not required to compensate fees and administrative fees may apply. early Chinese art a World Heritage site. (800) 922-3088 or (312) 609-1140 410-516-0363. (two twin beds). passengers under these circumstances. Gohagan may cancel a trip (or TRIP INSURANCE: Because our cancellation policies are strictly this country. Space is limited so we encourage you to book now and take advantage of an option) for any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to J Single accommodations. enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation the Early Booking Savings! refund monies paid by the participant to it. Gohagan is not required insurance. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a ______J I am reserving as a single but to cancel any trip for any reason including without limitation, United travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year prefer to share accommodations States Department of State, World Health Organization or other of reimbursement. Trip cancellation insurance is available through Warnings or Advisories of any kind. Gohagan is not responsible for Thomas P. Gohagan & Company and others for comprehensive ______and will allow you to select Cordially, my roommate (shares cannot penalties assessed by air carriers resulting from operational and/or coverage of such expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year itinerary changes, even if Gohagan makes the fl ight arrangements or illness or accident, and damaged or lost luggage. We will send you an be guaranteed). cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right to substitute vessels, hotels ______application upon receipt of your reservation. Please make my/our reservation(s): or attractions of a similar category for those listed in this brochure. RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal and are subject to change at any time. Gohagan reserves the right to Hong Kong Post-Program Option expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; accident/ ______-______Marguerite Ingalls Jones, A&S ’74, Bus ’88 increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in J Double at $995 per person. sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship airfares, currency fl uctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and all such City State ZIP Code J Travel Program Director and hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon notice to the tour participant Single at $1395 per person. on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated ______of such increases. J I am reserving as a single but Offi ce of Alumni Relations local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, Telephone: (Home) (Business) prefer to share accommodations The Johns Hopkins University fees not listed in the “Included Features” section of the brochure; OST#: TA 0905. ______and will allow you to select transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arising out arrival and/or departure if you have not purchased your international of or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, the brochure, Email Address (Mobile) my roommate (shares cannot air arrangements through Gohagan or if you are arriving earlier or be guaranteed). P.S. A visit to the Johns Hopkins University-Nánjing University Center for Chinese or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the ______later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration transfer(s); any overnight on land due to fl ight schedule(s); meals, Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 051-06/04/13-051 J and American Studies will be included. To learn more about the center, visit in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the commercial rules of the I/We want you to book alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifi cally American Arbitration Association then existent. Program reservations require a deposit of $800 per person and my/our air from http://nanjing.jhu.edu. mentioned in the “Included Features” section. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency ______AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to $200 per person Hong Kong Post-Program Option. By forwarding of nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you (fi ll in departure city) the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or deposit, I/we accept and agree to the Terms and Conditions. and the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan. formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that to Beijing, China, with return J Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $______as deposit. LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may all or any part of this contract is void or voidable. from Shanghai, China, at change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the Make checks payable to 2013 Ancient Kingdoms of China. additional cost to be advised.‡ current luggage allowance policy. participant certifi es that he/she does not have any mental, physical J PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/ I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $______to: J Economy Class independence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may J Visa J MasterCard herself or other participants and accepts the terms and conditions of J Business Class require special medical attention or physical assistance (for example, this contract. ______J the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make First Class your reservation. Travelers must be able to embark or disembark Photo Credits: AGE Fotostock; Alamy; Danita Delimont; Inmagine; Card Number Exp. Date Shutterstock; Superstock; all images are rights managed and cannot be ‡ Airfare is subject to change and motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your traveling ______Note: used without permission. availability and is nonrefundable. companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresholds without Signature as it appears on credit card assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must travel with a companion J I/we will make my/our own who will be responsible for handling equipment. All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by check or DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to wire transfer by March 1, 2013. air arrangements. those reservations received in the offi ces of Gohagan in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by December 3, 2012. In the One member of the traveling party is required to make a sustaining fi nancial contribution of $50 or more event a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association within the fi scal year. Please visit www.alumni.jhu.edu/support. reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full- Note: A small portion of the cost of your trip supports the Johns Hopkins Alumni Travel Program. fare tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply. 09/12-1

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