T O U R C O S T TRAVEL IN CHINA Rates are per person and do not include international air: Main Tour, Double Occupancy $3,295 The schedule will be demanding with moderate A B U L O U S I N I N G physical activity. Travel in China requires good Single Supplement $1,195 F D P I C T U R E S Q U E C H I N A physical condition and health (special needs must be arranged for in advance and may result in additional costs), a spirit of adven- Chengde Pre-Extension $1,290 Single Supplement $590 Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines Experience the Delights of a Well-Crafted Tour ture, a flexible attitude, and a sense of humor. PAID The itinerary is subject to change and modifi- U.S. Postage U.S. Guilin Post-Extension $2,190 Single Supplement $850 CA Oakland, cation. Every effort will be made to carry out 379 No. Permit Huang Mountains Post-Extension $1,950 Single Supplement $750 China today arguably produces the the program as planned, but alterations may Standard Presorted still occur. Participation of the PennAlumni Yangzi Cruise Post-Extension $1,850 Single Supplement $650 finest cuisine in the world. Given the Faculty host is based on a minimum of 15 participants. Participants should be aware that Hong Kong Post-Extension $2,090 Single Supplement $790 no refunds will be made as a result of unfore- country’s stratospheric economic rise seen changes, modifications, or delays. Roundtrip International Air available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly CONDITIONS and the emergence of a fun-loving mid- RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the terms C L A S S I C A L H I G H L I G H T S O F C H I N A at 415.977.7136 or at [email protected]. and conditions mentioned in these sections. By dle class, the special dining experience placing a deposit you agree to the terms and Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and conditions listed herein. To confirm your reserva- available through China Advocates. Call 1.888.333.2585 or email [email protected]. is prized in Chinese society more than ever before. A good time in China means tion, a deposit of $700 per person is required. Credit card payment is accepted for the deposit I M P E R I A L G R A N D E U R , M I G H T Y W A R R I O R S & Main Tour Includes: Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertain- nothing if not “to eat well.” only; final balance must be paid by check. ment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • Chinese airport taxes • All group air and ground transportation within AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based on M O D E R N E L E G A N C E China • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides • Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour The enjoyment of good food will prove one of this tour’s recurring themes. each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these policies before purchasing air via Airtreks. China Not Included: Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to national tour director • Gratuities on extensions • Fine dining certainly makes for a happy occasion, but in China, it means much Advocates, Inc., and Penn Alumni Travel are not Airport transfers and porterage • Visa processing • Meals not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Travel Dear Penn Alumni and Friends, responsible for any penalties incurred due to air insurance • Items of a personal nature more. Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China’s astound- changes or cancellations. From the metropolitan and modern to the rural and historic, China in all its CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until it For more information, please contact China Advocates toll-free at 888-333-2585, ing culinary traditions. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine – and complexity must be experienced by today’s global citizen. Join Penn Professor is received in writing by the office of China locally at 415-334-4505 or email [email protected]. Advocates. Cancellation penalties are based on Julie Davis and your fellow Penn alumni as expert guides reveal China’s rich the date of receipt of written notice and are as this means the direct way of experiencing a region is through tasting its food. In follows: 91 or more days prior to departure, a history through insider access to art, architecture, culture and cuisine. cancellation fee of $500 per person is retained; the Middle Kingdom, food unlocks the subtlety and richness of culture. 90-46 days prior to departure, $1,500 per Experience the wonders of Beijing starting with imperial architecture and person; 45-31 days prior to departure, $2,500 Tour Reservation Form Since your tour passes through different areas of the country, you’ll have the dynastic culture of the Ming and Qing emperors. Learn why China per person; 30-0 days prior to departure, no refund is made. Penn Alumni Travel remains the world’s oldest continuous civilization. Travel down the winding, ample opportunity to discover each region’s culinary specialty. And given Chi- Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, China Classical Highlights October 18–26, 2015 ancient Beijing alleys by pedicab. Traverse rugged mountains on the hotel and cruise ship room upgrades, tour exten- nese creativity, it is unlikely you’ll eat sions, and any special arrangements, are as fol- Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please make serpentine course of the Great Wall, the most enduring symbol of China. lows: 50-31 days prior to departure, 25% of HOUSE ALUMNI SWEETEN CRAIG E. WALK LOCUST 3533 19104 PA PHILADELPHIA, . any one dish twice. One after another, In the city of Xian we’ll see the Qin dynasty come alive through the cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to departure, checks payable to China Advocates Final payment is due July 18, 2015. no refund is made. extraordinary 2,300-year-old life size terracotta warriors in the tomb of China’s being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever, to RESPONSIBILITIES: dishes brought to your table will sur- China Advocates, Inc., and Penn Alumni alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be Name (1)___________________________________________________________________________ first emperor. Walking Muslim Street, you’ll connect to the country’s Islamic Travel act only as agents for the various carriers for which please print your name as it appears on your passport Class/Year made without penalty to the operators. The right is re- prise you by their originality and past. tickets are provided and assumes no responsibility or served to withdraw any or all tours should conditions liability in connection with the service of any train, vessel, warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers Name (2)___________________________________________________________________________ uniqueness. The enjoyment of “food as Delve into the cosmopolitan ambience of Shanghai. Explore the European carriage, aircraft, motor vehicle or other conveyance which as members for the tours. In such instances, there will be please print your name as it appears on your passport Class/Year may be used either wholly or in part, in the performance of no refund for unused portions of the tour. Refunds for roots of the French Concession and the Bund, as well as the cutting edge de- their duty to the passenger. Neither will they be responsible unused carrier tickets may be only in accordance with the culture” will be part and parcel of your China experience. Here are just some of for any act, error, or omission or for any injury, loss, acci- sign and technology of the futuristic Pudong area. regulations of the carrier. CST 2064278-40. Registration as Address __________________________________________ City __________________________ dent, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by a a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State the fine eating establishments you’ll enjoy: Finally, take a special day tour to Suzhou, an ancient water town that is reason of any defect in any vehicles, or through neglect or of California. All legal questions will be settled within the default of any company or person engaged in conveying jurisdiction of the County of San Francisco, California. State ______ Zip _______________ Phone: ___________________________________________ home to some of China’s greatest gardens, particularly those of the Ming and the passenger, or for any hotel proprietor, hotel service or § In BEIJING, dine at China Lounge, recognized as a premier location for restaurant, or for any other person engaged in carrying out VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that Qing dynasties. the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. Nor is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the Alt. Phone: _____________________________ E-mail: ________________________________ the fabled Chinese delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals Please join us on this trip of discovery, specially designed to stimulate, will China Advocates, Inc. and Penn Alumni Travel and/or tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas. their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or in their courtyard home in Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not educate, amaze and delight. expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended and Optional Extensions: Chengde Pre-Tour Guilin Post-Tour Huang Mtns. Post-Tour strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of available.