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古代中國與歐洲之間的陸上貿易通道, 在中國境內總長4000多公里, 沿途古跡眾多.As an ancient land-borne trade passage between China and Europe, the Silk Road covers a total length of more than 4,000 kilometers in China, and has numerous historical sites along the way.

Explore Beautiful China Along the Silk Road

Your Link to 5,000 Years of Civilization

Message from the MD

Dear Traveler:

A vacation with CTS Tours steeps you in China’s wealth of culture, history and natural marvels. China is an intriguing land that immerses you in 5,000 years of history and civilization while at the same time dazzling you with its ultramodern architecture. China also tempts you with its regional cuisines, enriches you with its one-of-a-kind experiences and awes you with its natural beauty. The trip of a lifetime awaits you in China.

China Travel Service (U.S.A.), an affiliate of China Travel Service (Holdings) Hong Kong Ltd., was founded in 1928 and now has over 300 offices in China as well as 20 offices in 16 counties around the world. China Travel Service (U.S.A.) was established in 1982, a full-service tour operator for the American market, specializing in China and Asia. We offer you extraordinary products with exceptional value, whatever your budget, interests or travel style. Designed for travel connoisseurs, the itineraries for our tour packages are planned so that you can experience China and Asia to the fullest.

Apart from the tours listed in this brochure, we also can design a customized itinerary or special interest tour to suit your personal needs anywhere in China. Please contact our destination specialists who will be dedicated to your needs.

Most of all, a vacation with CTS Tours enables you to discover the spirit of China and the unique cultures of Asia which will allow you to experience moments that create memories that will last forever.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Xie

Managing Director, China Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc.

PROGRAM INDEX

With its 33 years of expertise serving the market, CTS Tours enables you to discover the spirit of China, to experience moments that create memories that will last forever.

China Luxury ExperienceMajestic Yangtze Experience - 14 DaysBeijing • Xi’an • Guilin • Chongqing • Downstream Yangtze River Cruise • Yichang • Shanghai • Suzhou .........................2-3

China Deluxe ExperienceMagnificient Yangtze Experience - 12 DaysBeijing • Xi’an • Chongqing • Downstream Yangtze River Cruise • Yichang • Shanghai • Suzhou ............................................4Glamorous China - 13 DaysBeijing • Xi’an • Guilin • Hangzhou • Shanghai • Wuzhen ........................................................................................................................5

China Classic DiscoveryChina Highlights - 9 DaysBeijing • Xi’an • Shanghai ..................................................................................................................................................................................6Golden China - 14 DaysBeijing • Xi’an • Guilin • Shanghai • Hong Kong .........................................................................................................................................7Historic Yangtze Discovery - 12 DaysBeijing • Xi’an • Chongqing • Downstream Yangtze River Cruise • Yichang • Shanghai ...............................................................8Central China - 11 DaysBeijing • Zhengzhou • Luoyang • Xi’an • Shanghai ....................................................................................................................................9China Delights - 14 DaysBeijing • Xi’an • Chengdu • Guilin • Hangzhou • Shanghai ...........................................................................................................10 -11Tibet & Yangtze Discover - 16 DaysShanghai • Yichang • Upstream Yangtze River Cruise • Chongqing • Lhasa • Xi’an • Beijing ............................................12 -13Silk Road Adventure - 16 DaysBeijing • Xi’an • Dunhuang • Turpan • Urumqi • Kashgar • Kalakul Lake • Shanghai ...........................................................14 -15Colorful Yunnan Shangri-La - 10 DaysKunming • Dali • Lijiang • Zhongdian (Shangri-La) • Kunming .......................................................................................................... 16

Asia EscapadeAmazing Thailand - 9 DaysBangkok • Chiang Rai • Chiang Mai ............................................................................................................................................................ 17Intriguing Vietnam & Cambodia - 10 DaysHanoi • Hue • Hoi An • Saigon • Siem Reap .........................................................................................................................................18-19Golden Land Myanmar - 9 DaysYangon • Bagan • Mandalay • Inle Lake ...............................................................................................................................................20-21

Independent JourneysBeijing • Xi’an • Shanghai • Hong Kong • Huangshan ........................................................................................................................... 22Hangzhou • Guilin & Yangshuo • Kunming • Dali • Lijiang • Chengdu & Panda • Lhasa ............................................................ 23Yangtze River Experience ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24Bangkok, Thailand • Phuket, Thailand • Chiangmai & Lisu Village , Thailand • Angkor Wat, Cambodia • Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam • Hanoi & Halong Bay, Vietnam • Luang Prabang, Laos .............................................. 25

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MAJESTIC YANGTZE EXPERIENCE 14 DAYS (Tour Code: MYD)Beijing • Xi’an • Guilin • Chongqing • Downstream Yangtze River Cruise • Yichang • Shanghai • Suzhou

Day 1 Arrive Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, China’s capital, you will be greeted and escorted to the hotel.

Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, SD)

Enjoy a full day tour of China’s fascinating capital begins with a visit to Temple of Heaven, where the emperors came to pray for good harvest and pay his appreciation. There, you will enjoy a tai chi lesson taught by a master practitioner. After that, walk across the Tiananmen Square to the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. Tonight, enjoy a fabulous welcome banquet featuring Peking duck at Da Dong Restaurant.

Day 3 Beijing (AB, L)

The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. A scenic cable car ride enhances your visit through the steep hills. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace, taking a leisure stroll while admiring the thousands of ancient murals along the Long Corridor and a boat ride on the Kunming Lake (weather permitting). This evening, attend a mystical amazing show, “Legend of Kung Fu” (VIP seating).

Day 4 Beijing Xi’an (AB, SL)

Take a pedicab on a Hutong Tour through the ancient parts of the city and get acquainted with the local residents on a family visit. Enjoy a special imperial lunch at The Bai family Garden Restaurant or Champion Mansion to experience the delicious delicacy and the royal service of ancient China. Take a late afternoon flight to Xi’an, China’s ancient capital and check in to your hotel.

Day 5 Xi’an (AB, L, DS)

Today’s highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to an army of more than 6, 000 life-size Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses exca-vated from the tomb of the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Continue to visit the Ancient City Wall, built during the 14th century. This evening, enjoy the Imperial Dinner Show at The Tang Dynasty Xi’an (Tang Yue Gong) recreating the music, costumes and dances of that era.

Day 6 Xi’an Guilin (AB, L, SD)

Take flight to tranquil Guilin. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour including the Reed Flute Cave and the scenic Elephant Trunk Hill. This evening, you will enjoy a Tea Banquet (Cuisines cook with tea) at famous Tea Cuisine Restaurant.

Day 7 Guilin Yangshuo Guilin (AB, L)

Cruise along the beautiful Li River and experience the breathtaking of Guilin with its unique limestone rock formations. Disembark at the charming village of Yangshuo. Browse the antique and craft markets or relax at one of the local cafes. Return to Guilin in the afternoon.

Day 8 Guilin Chongqing Yangtze River Cruise (AB, L, D)

Fly to Chongqing. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour which includes a visit to the Stillwell Museum where you will see a collection of World War II memorabilia, including exhibits on the Flying Tigers. After dinner, board the deluxe Yangzi Explorer and begin your memorable journey on the Yangtze River.

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Day 9 Yangtze River Cruise Journey (AB, L, D)

Today’s excursion is to Fengdu with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods. It is known as the “Ghost City” and is the place for punishing the devil and awarding good people.

Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise Journey (AB, L, D)

Early morning you will cruise through the first two of the famous Three Gorges. Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the most dramatic gorge. After breakfast, you will cruise through Wu Gorge, known for its twelve peaks and Goddess Peak. Your excursion will include boarding a smaller vessel to sail up Shennong Stream, which features spectacular views of the Small Gorges. Your cruise continues and passes through the last and longest gorge, Xiling Gorge. Then sail through the Three Gorges’ double-lane ship lock.

Day 11 Yichang Shanghai (AB)

This morning, your cruise arrives in Yang Jia Wang where you will take a shore excursion to the massive Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. After the viewing of the dam, you will be taking on visit, exclusive to Yangzi Explorer guests to the exhibition center where a large size scale model of the proj-ect is on show. Continue sailing to Yichang where you will disem-bark. Then fly to Shanghai – the “Paris of the Orient”. Upon arrival, your sightseeing features the bustling shopping street, Nanjing Road, and also the Bund, the famous promenade along the Huangpu River. ** If direct flight is not available, transfer by motor coach to Wuhan for flight to Shanghai.

Day 12 Shanghai (AB, L, SD)

Start your morning with a visit to the famous Shanghai Museum, China’s most up-to-date museum showcasing the country’s ancient glory. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pa-vilions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of interesting curios. Continue your visit stopping in the Old Town and the modern Xintiandi. Tonight enjoy the city’s best Shanghai cuisine at Ye Old Station Restaurant (once a monastery) serving 1920 style Shanghai cuisine or similar.

Day 13 Shanghai Suzhou Shanghai (AB, L)

Take a scenic ride to Suzhou, a charming city of canals filled with gar-dens from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Many of which are UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. Take a boat along the charming Grand Ca-nal and visit Garden of the Humble Administrator. Return to Shanghai in the late afternoon.

Day 14 Shanghai Home (AB)

Farewell to Shanghai. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to USA.

China Luxury Experience Inclusions • All intra-China air fare and land transportation • Deluxe hotel accommodations including daily breakfast (room

upgrades are available at additional cost) • Deluxe five star Yangtze River Cruise – Yangzi Explorer, shore

excursion, full board • Lunches and dinners as listed. Special dinners at some of Chi-

na’s most famous restaurants (see page 26) • Fully escorted sightseeing including all admission charges to

attractions• Regional culture entertainment • Experienced English speaking local tour guides • Baggage handling, port charges, hotel taxes and all local taxes

Culinary Specialties • Beijing: Peking Duck Dinner • Xi’an: Imperial Dinner Banquet • Guilin: Tea Banquet • Shanghai: Shanghai Cuisine

Regional Culture Entertainment • Beijing: Legend of Kung Fu Show • Xi’an: Tang Dynasty Dinner Show • Shanghai: ERA Acrobatic Show

Deluxe Accommodations • Beijing The Peninsula Beijing • Xi’an Shangri-La Hotel • Guilin Shangri-La Hotel • Yangtze River Cruise Yangzi Explorer • Shanghai The Peninsula Shanghai

Tour Date & PricesArrival Date (2015, Thursday) Land Only Single Supplement (Hotel & Cruise)

Apr 16 $6,465 $3,395

May 14 $6,750 $3,490

Jun 11 $5,670 $2,930

Jul 16 $5,670 $2,930

Aug 13 $5,670 $2,930

Sep 10 $6,750 $3,490

Oct 08 $6,750 $3,490

Nov 05 $6,465 $3,395

Special Notes:• All departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 6 passengers. Supplemental charges will

apply if group is less than 6 participants

• Transpacific airfare, US domestic add-on airfare are available, please call for details

• Preferred accommodations subject to change to similar class.

• All prices are subject to change without prior notice

• Private tours are available at additional cost – call for information

• AB – American / Buffet Breakfast

• L – Lunch

• SL – Special Lunch

• D – Dinner

• SD – Special Dinner

• DS – Dinner & Show


CHINA DELUXE EXPERIENCE

MAGNIFICENT YANGTZE EXPERIENCE 12 DAYS (Tour Code: MFD)Beijing • Xi’an • Chongqing • Downstream Yangtze River Cruise • Yichang • Shanghai • Suzhou


Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, SD)Enjoy a full day tour of China’s fascinating capital begins with the Tiananmen Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese em-perors for more than 500 years. Take a pedicab on a Hutong Tour through the ancient parts of the city and get acquainted with the local residents on a fam-ily visit. Later enjoy a fabulous welcome banquet featuring Peking duck at Da Dong Restaurant.

Day 3 Beijing (AB, L)The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Great Wall as it descends and rises as far as the eye can see. Visit the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors came to pray for good harvest. Attend a mystical amazing show, “Legend of Kung Fu” (VIP seating).

Day 4 Beijing Xi’an (AB, SL)This morning, visit to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather permitting). Enjoy a special Imperial lunch at The Bai family Garden Restaurant or Champion Mansion to experience the delicious delicacy and the royal service of ancient China. Take a late afternoon flight to Xi’an, China’s ancient capital and check in to your hotel.

Day 5 Xi’an (AB, L, DS)Today’s highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to an army of more than 6, 000 life-size Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses excavated from the tomb of the 1st emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Visit the Ancient City Wall, built during the 14th century. Enjoy the Imperial Dinner Show at The Tang Dynasty Xi’an (Tang Yue Gong) recreating the music, costumes and dances of that era.

Day 6 Xi’an Chongqing Yangtze River Cruise (AB, L, D)Fly to Chongqing and enjoy a city tour which includes a visit to the Stillwell Museum where you will see a collection of World War II memorabilia, includ-ing exhibits on the Flying Tigers. After dinner, board the 5-star Victoria Jenna Cruise and begin your memorable journey on the Yangtze River.

Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise Journey (AB, L, D)Today’s excursion is to Fengdu visiting either the “Ghost City” known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill or the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about the Thress Gorges Dam. Additional shore excursion is to Shibaozhai (river conditions permitting) with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “the Pearl of the Yangtze”.

Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise Journey (AB, L, D)Enter the Three Gorges/Goddess Stream “Small Gorges”*/Shiplocks. Enter

the Three Gorges, one of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures. Today you will pass through the first two – Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. The 25-mile long Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of God-dess Stream. Enter Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. In the evening, sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. Additional Shore Excursion is to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.

Day 9 Yichang Shanghai (AB)This morning, your cruise arrives in Yang Jia Wang where you will take a shore excursion to the massive Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Continue sailing to Yichang where you will disembark. Take flight to Shanghai – “the Paris of the Orient”. Upon arrival, your sightsee-ing features the bustling shopping street, Nanjing Road, and also the Bund, the famous promenade along the Huangpu River.

** If direct flight is not available, transfer by motor coach to Wuhan for flight to Shanghai.

Day 10 Shanghai (AB, L, SD)Start your morning with a visit to the famous Shanghai Museum, China’s most up-to-date museum showcasing the country’s ancient glory. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of inter-esting curios. Continue your visit stopping in the Old Town and the modern Xintiandi. Tonight enjoy the city’s best Shanghai cuisine at Ye Old Station Restaurant (once a monastery) serving 1920 style Shanghai cuisine or similar.

Day 11 Shanghai Suzhou Shanghai (AB, L) Take a scenic ride to Suzhou, a charming city of canals filled with gardens from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Many of which are UNESCO World Cultur-al Heritage sites. Take a boat along the charming Grand Canal and visit Gar-den of the Humble Administrator. Return to Shanghai in the late afternoon.

Day 12 Shanghai Home (AB)Farewell to Shanghai. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to USA.

China Deluxe Experience Inclusions • All intra-China air fare and land transportation • Deluxe hotel accommodations including daily breakfast (room upgrades

are available at additional cost) • Five star Yangtze River Cruise – Victoria Jenna, shore excursions, full

board • Lunches and dinners as listed. Special dinners at some of China’s most

famous restaurants (see page 26) • Fully escorted sightseeing including all admission charges to attractions• Regional culture entertainments: Legend of Kung Fu Show, Tang

Dynasty dinner show and ERA Acrobatic show• Experienced English speaking local tour guides • Baggage handling, port charges, hotel taxes and all local taxes

Culinary Specialties • Beijing: Peking Duck Dinner • Xi’an: Imperial Dinner Banquet • Shanghai: Shanghai Cuisine

Deluxe Accommodations • Beijing: Regent Beijing • Xi’an: Sofitel Xi’an on Renmin Square • Yangtze River Cruise: Victoria Jenna • Shanghai: The Westin Bund Center Shanghai

Tour Date & PricesArrival Date (2015, Wednesday) Land Only Single Supplement (Hotel & Cruise)

Apr 08 • May 13 $3,825 $1,470

Jun 24 • Jul 15 • Aug 05 $3,575 $1,355

Sep 02, 16 • Oct 07,14 • Nov 04 $3,825 $1,470

Mar 16 (2016, Wednesday) $3,575 $1,355

Please refer to page 3 for Special Notes.


GLAMOROUS CHINA 13 DAYS (Tour Code: GCD)Beijing • Xi’an • Guilin • Hangzhou • Shanghai • Wuzhen


Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, SD)Enjoy a full day tour of China’s fascinating capital begins with the Tiananmen Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. Take a pedicab on a Hutong Tour through the ancient parts of the city and get acquainted with the local residents on a family visit. Later, enjoy a fabulous welcome banquet featuring Peking duck at Da Dong Restaurant.

Day 3 Beijing (AB, L)The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Great Wall as it descends and rises as far as the eye can see. Visit the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors came to pray for good harvest. Attend a mystical amazing show, “Legend of Kung Fu” (VIP seating).

Day 4 Beijing Xi’an (AB, SL)This morning, visit to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. En-joy a scenic boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather permitting). Enjoy a special Imperial lunch at The Bai family Garden Restaurant or Champion Mansion to experience the delicious delicacy and the royal service of ancient China. Take a late afternoon flight to Xi’an, China’s ancient capital.

Day 5 Xi’an (AB, L, DS)Today’s highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to an army of more than 6, 000 life-size Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses excavated from the tomb of the 1st emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Visit the Ancient City Wall, built during the 14th century. Enjoy the Imperial Dinner Show at The Tang Dynasty Xi’an (Tang Yue Gong) recreating the music, costumes and dances of that era.

Day 6 Xi’an Guilin (AB, L, SD)Fly to the scenic Guilin. Enjoy a city tour including the Reed Flute Cave, and the scenic Elephant Trunk Hill. This evening, you will enjoy a Tea Banquet (Cuisines cook with tea) at famous Tea Cuisine Restaurant.

Day 7 Guilin Yangshuo (AB, L)Cruise along the beautiful Li River, and experience the breathtaking of Gui-lin with its unique limestone rock formations. Disembark at the charming Yangshuo village and browse the antique and craft markets or relax at one of the local cafes.

Day 8 Yangshuo Guilin Hangzhou (AB, L)Transfer to Guilin for flight to Hangzhou and start exploring this charming 2,000-year-old city with a boat ride on the scenic West Lake. Enjoy a grand musical show, “Impression West Lake”, a unique metropolitan out-door per-formance on a natural stages setting, emphasizing Han folk stories, innovative and technical stage effects and the beauty of Hangzhou’s urban landscape.

Day 9 Hangzhou (AB, SL)Visit Lingying Temple and Feilai Peak. Then enjoy a tea ceremony, sipping Dragon-well-green-tea at the tea plantation. Enjoy a special lunch at Lou Wai Lou Restaurant for famous traditional Hangzhou cuisine. Built in 1848, this was Premier Zhou Enlai’s favorite restaurant and is right on the lake.

Day 10 Hangzhou Shanghai (AB, L)Enjoy a bullet train ride to Shanghai, the “Paris of the Orient”. Upon arrival, your sightseeing features the bustling shopping Street, Nanjing Road and the Bund, famous promenade along the Huangpu River.

Day 11 Shanghai (AB, L, SD) Start your morning with a visit to the famous Shanghai Museum, China’s most up-to-date museum showcasing the country’s ancient glory. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pavil-ions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of interesting curios. Continue your visit stopping in the Old Town and the modern Xintiandi. Tonight enjoy the city’s best Shanghai cuisine at

Ye Old Station Restaurant (once a monastery) serving 1920 style Shanghai cuisine or similar.

Day 12 Shanghai Wuzhen Shanghai (AB, L)Travel to nearby picturesque water towns of Wuzhen, the famous “Oriental Venice”, stroll along the beautiful Watertown with a good number of side al-leys, bridges, ancient docks and secondary waterways which is a fascinating place to stroll around. Return to Shanghai in the late afternoon.


China Deluxe Experience Inclusions • All intra-China air fare and land transportation • Deluxe hotel accommodations including daily breakfast (room up-

grades are available at additional cost) • Lunches and dinners as listed. Special dinners at some of China’s most

famous restaurants (see page 26) • Fully escorted sightseeing including all admission charges to

attractions• Regional culture entertainments: Legend of Kung Fu Show, Tang

Dynasty dinner show, Impression of West Lake and ERA Acrobatic Show.• Experienced English speaking local tour guides • Baggage handling, port charges, hotel taxes and all local taxes

Culinary Specialties • Beijing: Peking Duck Dinner • Xi’an: Imperial Dinner Banquet• Guilin: Tea Banquet• Shanghai: Shanghai Cuisine

Deluxe Accommodations • Beijing: Regent Beijing • Xi’an: Sofitel Xi’an on Renmin Square • Guilin: Shangri-La Guilin • Yangshuo: Green Lotus Hotel • Hangzhou: Xihu State Guest Hotel • Shanghai: The Westin Bund Center Shanghai

Tour Date & PricesArrival Date (2015, Wednesday) Land Only Single Supplement (Hotel & Cruise)

Apr 8, May 13 $4,245 $1,690

Jun 24 • Jul 15 • Aug 5 $4,085 $1,545

Sep 02, 16 • Oct 07, 14 • Nov 04 $4,245 $1,690

Dec 23 $3,899 $1,430

Jan 6 • Feb 17 (2016, Wednesday) $3,899 $1,430

Mar 9 $4,085 $1,545


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CHINA CLASSIC DISCOVERY

CHINA HIGHLIGHTS 9 DAYS (Tour Code: CHC)Beijing • Xi’an • Shanghai From $1,612 per person (Land only)

Day 1 Arrive Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, China’s capital, you will be greeted and escorted to hotel. The balance of the day is free to relax or begin exploring on your own.

Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, SD)The full day tour of China’s fascinating capital begins with the Tiananmen Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace, taking a leisure stroll while admiring the thousands of ancient murals along the Long Corridor and a boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather permitting). This evening, enjoy a fabu-lous welcome banquet featuring the famous Peking duck at Qiamen 1416 Duck Restaurant.

Day 3 Beijing (AB, L)The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. A scenic cable car ride enhances your visit through the steep hills. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven where the emperors came to pray for good harvest twice a year.

Day 4 Beijing Xi’an (AB, L)This morning transfer to airport for flight to Xi’an.

Upon arrival, explore the Ancient City Wall, built during 1374-1378 AD. Con-tinue to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of Xi’an. Check in to your hotel.

Day 5 Xi’an (AB, L, DS)Today’s highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to an army of more than 6,000 life-size Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses excavated from the tomb of the 1st emperor of the Qin Dynasty.

In the evening enjoy a special dumpling dinner and cultural show recreating the music, costumes and dance of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 6 Xi’an Shanghai (AB, L)Transfer to airport for flight to Shanghai, the “Paris of the Orient”.

Upon arrival, your sightseeing features the bustling shopping street, Nanjing Road, and the Bund, the famous promenade along the Huangpu River.

Day 7 Shanghai (AB, L)Start your morning with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, China’s most up-to-date museum showcasing the country’s ancient glory. In the afternoon, visit Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of interesting curios. Continue your visit stopping in the Old Town and the modern Xintiandi.

Day 8 Shanghai (AB)Spend today at leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own or consider taking an optional tour to Wuzhen, the famous “Oriental Venice”, stroll along the beautiful Watertown with a good number of side alleys, bridges, ancient docks and secondary waterways, which make it a fascinating place to stroll around.

Day 9 Shanghai Home (AB)Farewell to Shanghai. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight back to the USA.

China Classic Discovery Inclusions • All intra-China air / land transportation • Superior First Class Accommodations • Full American or buffet breakfast daily at hotels • Comprehensive sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary including

admission charges where applicable • Culinary Specialties, fine meals at local Chinese restaurants • Experienced English speaking tour manager (for group size of 10 &

more) escorts group through-out China with local guides • Baggage handling, port charges, hotel taxes; all local taxes

Culinary Specialties • Beijing: Peking Duck Dinner • Xi’an: Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show

Superior First Class Accommodations • Beijing: Park Plaza Wangfujing • Xi’an: Grand Noble Hotel • Shanghai: Central Hotel Shanghai

Tour Date & PricesArrival Date (2015, Monday) Land Only Single Supplement

Apr 20 $1,710 $566

May 18 $1,733 $588

Jun 15 $1,669 $532

July 13 • Aug 17 $1,642 $507

Sep 07, 21 • Oct 12, 26 • Nov 09 $1,733 $588

Dec 07 $1,612 $482

Jan 11 • Feb 15 (2016, Monday) $1,612 $482Mar 07 $1,669 $532Please refer to page 11 for Special Notes.



GOLDEN CHINA 14 DAYS (Tour Code: GCC)Beijing • Xi’an • Guilin • Shanghai • Hong KongFrom $2,897 per person (Land only)Day 1 Arrive Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, China’s capital, you will be greeted and escorted to the hotel.

Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, SD)Enjoy a full day tour of China’s fascinating capital begins with the Tiananmen Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. Take a pedicab on a Hutong Tour through the ancient parts of the city and get acquainted with the local residents on a family visit. Later enjoy a fabulous welcome banquet featuring Peking duck at Qianmen 1416 Duck Restaurant.

Day 3 Beijing (AB, L)The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Great Wall as it descends and rises as far as the eye can see. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven where the emperor came here to pray for good harvest twice a year.

Day 4 Beijing Xi’an (AB, L)This morning, visit to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather permitting). Take a late afternoon flight to Xian, the China’s ancient capital.

Day 5 Xi’an (AB, L, DS)Today’s highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to an army of more than 6,000 life-size Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses excavated from the tomb of the 1st emperor of the Qin Dynasty. In the evening, enjoy a special dumpling dinner show recreating the music, costumes and dance of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 6 Xi’an Guilin (AB, L)Visit the Ancient City Wall, built during the 14th century. Continue to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of Xi’an. Fly to the scenic Guilin in the late afternoon.

Day 7 Guilin Yangshuo Guilin (AB, L)This morning, cruise along the beautiful Li River, and experience the breath-taking of Guilin with its unique limestone rock formations. Disembark at the charming Yangshuo village and browse the antique and craft markets or relax at one of the local cafes. Return to Guilin in the late afternoon.

Day 8 Guilin Shanghai (AB, L)Enjoy a city tour including the scenic Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave with stalactites and stalagmites and stalagmites illuminated by the different color lightings, and it’s also famed as” The Art Palace of the Nature”. Fly to Shanghai, the “Paris of the Orient”.

Day 9 Shanghai (AB, L)Start your morning with a visit to the famous Shanghai Museum, China’s most up-to-date museum showcasing the country’s ancient glory. In the af-ternoon, pay a visit to the Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of interesting curios. Continue your visit stopping in the Old Town and the modern Xintiandi.

Day 10 Shanghai Wuzhen Optional Tour

Shanghai (AB)Spend today at leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own or taking an optional tour to nearby picturesque water towns of Wuzhen, the famous “Oriental Venice”, stroll along the beautiful Watertown with a good number of side alleys, bridges, ancient docks and secondary waterways which is a fascinating place to stroll around.

Day 11 Shanghai Hong Kong (AB) Enjoy a half day tour sightseeing features the bustling shopping Street, Nanjing Road and the Bund, famous promenade along the Huangpu River. Fly to Hong Kong in the afternoon.

Day 12 Hong Kong (AB, L)Today’s half day sightseeing tour gives an introduction to Hong Kong Island. Your tour will take you through Repulse Bay, Stanley Market and Aberdeen’s floating community. Then up to Victoria Peak to take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the city. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 13 Hong Kong (AB)You will have the whole day at leisure to interpret the meaning of Hong Kong being “ The Shopping Capital of Asia”.

Day 14 Hong Kong Home (AB, L)Farewell to Hong Kong. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to USA.





Superior First Class Accommodations• Beijing: Capital Hotel • Xi’an: Grand Noble Hotel • Guilin: Lijiang Waterfall Hotel • Shanghai: Central Hotel Shanghai • Hong Kong: Empire Hotel Hong Kong


Apr 20 $3,015 $885

May 18 $3,092 $954

Jun 15 $3,015 $885

July 13 • Aug 17 $2,988 $859

Sep 07, 21 $3,168 $1,023

Oct 12, 26 $3,268 $1,114

Nov 09 $3,168 $1,023

Dec 07 $2,972 $845

Jan 11 • Feb 15 (2016, Monday) $2,897 $777Mar 07 $3,016 $885Please refer to page 11 for Special Notes.


China Classic Discovery Inclusions • All intra-China air / land transportation • Superior First Class Accommodations • Five Star Yangtze River Cruise – MV President 8 Cruise shore excursions,

full board• Full American or buffet breakfast daily at hotels • Comprehensive sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary including




Superior First Class Accommodations • Beijing: Capital Hotel • Xi’an: Grand Noble Hotel • Yangtze River Cruise: MV President 8 Cruise • Shanghai: Central Hotel Shanghai

Tour Date & PricesArrival Date (2015, Sunday) Land Only Single Supp (Hotel & Cruise)

Apr 19 $2,332 $734

May 17 $2,456 $822

Jun 21 $2,332 $734

July 19 • Aug 16 $2,304 $710

Sep 06, 20 • Oct 11, 25 $2,488 $849

Nov 15 $2,363 $762Mar 20 (2016, Sunday) $2,332 $734Please refer to page 11 for Special Notes.


HISTORIC YANGTZE DISCOVERY 12 DAYS (Tour Code: HYC)Beijing • Xi’an • Chongqing • Downstream Yangtze River Cruise • Yichang • ShanghaiFrom $2,304 per person (Land only)Day 1 Arrive Beijing Upon arrival in Beijing, China’s capital, you will be greeted and escorted to the hotel.

Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, SD)Enjoy a full day tour of China’s fascinating capital begins with the Tiananmen Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace, taking a leisure stroll while admiring the thousands of ancient murals along the Long Corridor and a boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather permitting).

In the evening, enjoy a fabulous welcome banquet featuring Peking duck at Qianmen 1416 Duck Restaurant.

Day 3 Beijing (AB, L)The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Badaling. Enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Great Wall as it descends and rises as far as the eye can see. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven where the emperor came here to pray for good harvest twice a year.

Day 4 Beijing Xi’an (AB, L)Fly to Xi’an, the China’s ancient capital and visit the Ancient City Wall, built during the 14th century. Continue to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of Xi’an.

Day 5 Xi’an (AB, L, DS)Today’s highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to an army of more than 6,000 life-size Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses excavated from the tomb of the 1st emperor of the Qin Dynasty. In the evening, enjoy a spe-cial dumpling dinner show recreating the music, costumes and dance of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 6 Xi’an Chongqing Yangtze River Cruise (AB, L, D)Fly to Chongqing, enjoy a city tour which includes a visit to the Stillwell Mu-seum where you will see a collection of World War II memorabilia, including exhibits on the Flying Tigers. After dinner, board the 5-star MV President 8 Cruise and begin your memorable journey on the Yangtze River.

Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise Journey (AB, L, D)Today’s excursion is to Fengdu with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods. It is known as the “Ghost City” and is the place for punishing the devil and awarding good people.

Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise Journey (AB, L, D)This morning you will cruise through the first two of the famous Three

Gorges: Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the most dramatic gorge; and Wu Gorge, known for its sheer cliffs and twelve peaks. Your excursion will include boarding a smaller vessel to sail up Shennong Stream, which features spec-tacular views of the Small Gorges. Your cruise continues and passes through the last and longest gorge, Xiling Gorge. Then sail through five stages of the Three Gorges’ double-lane ship lock.

Day 9 Yichang Shanghai (AB, L)This morning, your cruise arrives in Yang Jia Wang where you will take a shore excursion to the massive Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Continue sailing to Yichang where you will disembark. Then fly to Shanghai – the “Paris of the Orient”. Upon arrival, your sightseeing features the bustling shopping street, Nanjing Road, and also the Bund, the famous promenade along the Huangpu River.

** If direct flight is not available, transfer by motor coach to Wuhan for flight to Shanghai.

Day 10 Shanghai (AB, L)

Start your morning with a visit to the famous Shanghai Museum, China’s most up-to-date museum showcasing the country’s ancient glory. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of inter-esting curios. Continue your visit stopping in the Old Town and the modern Xintiandi.

Day 11 Shanghai Suzhou Optional Tour Shanghai (AB) Spend today at leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own or taking an optional tour to Suzhou, a charming city of canals filled with gardens from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Many of which are UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.







Superior First Class Accommodations • Beijing: Capital Hotel • Dengfeng: Shao Lin Chan Wu Hotel • Luoyang: Luoyang Peony Hotel • Xi’an: Grand Noble Hotel • Shanghai: Central Hotel Shanghai


Apr 20 $1,850 $620

May 18 $1,815 $590

Jun 15 $1,790 $565

July 13 • Aug 17 $1,760 $545

Sep 14 • Oct 12 $1,845 $615

Nov 02 $1, 820 $590

Dec 07 $1, 670 $460

Jan 11 • Feb 15 (2016, Monday) $1, 670 $460Mar 07 $1, 760 $545Please refer to page 11 for Special Notes.

CENTRAL CHINA 11 DAYS (Tour Code: CCC)Beijing • Zhengzhou • Luoyang • Xi’an • ShanghaiFrom $1,670 per person (Land only)


Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, SD)The full day tour of China’s fascinating capital begins with the Tiananmen Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, where the emper-ors came to pray for good harvests and pay their appreciation. Then, visit the Summer Palace, taking a leisure stroll while admiring the thousands of ancient murals along the Long Corridor and a boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather per-mitting). This evening, enjoy a fabulous welcome banquet featuring the famous Peking duck.

Day 3 Beijing (AB, L)The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall. Enjoy the dramatic vis-tas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. A scenic cable car ride enhances your visit through the steep hills. In the afternoon, enjoy a pedicab tour of the Hutongs, the old-city neighbor-hoods of narrow lanes and courtyard houses hidden behind Beijing’s mod-ern façade. Get acquainted with the local residents on a family visit.

Day 4 Beijing Zhengzhou Dengfeng (AB, L)This morning, transfer to train station for high speed train to Zhengzhou City (about 3 hours). Upon arrival, you will visit Henan National Museum, which is one of the biggest museums in China. Then proceed to Dengfeng, the hometown of Chinese Kungfu and check into hotel.

Day 5 Dengfeng Luoyang (AB, L)The highlight today is to visit Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Chinese Shaolin Kungfu as well as the origin of Chinese Zen Buddhism, which was founded in the year 495 AD. Visit the cemetery of the ab-bots and famous monks, also called Pagoda Forest, the big-gest of its kind in China. Visit the world culture heritage – one of the Historic Buildings the center of earth and heaven – Song Yue Tem-ple Pagoda. Then drive to Luoyang city and check into hotel.

Day 6 Luoyang Xi’an (AB, L)After breakfast, you will visit the Longmen Grottoes. It is the three most im-portant Buddhist sculptures and carvings in China. Continue your visit to the Guanlin Temple which was built to commemorate the great General Guan Yu of the State of Shu during the Three Kingdoms Period. Then take high-speed train to Xi’an city. Upon arrival, visit the Ancient City Wall and the Muslim Street. Check in to your hotel.

Day 7 Xi’an (AB, L, DS)Today’s highlight is a visit to the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, home to an army of more than 6,000 life-size statues excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. After lunch, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, renowned for its collection of Han and Tang dynasty an-tiquities. In the evening enjoy a special dumpling dinner and cultural show recreating the music, costumes and dance of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 8 Xi’an Shanghai (AB, L)Transfer to airport for flight to Shanghai, the “Paris of the Orient”. Upon arrival,


your sightseeing features the bustling shopping street, Nanjing Road, and the Bund, the famous promenade along the Huangpu River. Check in to your hotel.

Day 9 Shanghai (AB, L)After breakfast, visit Oriental Pearl TV Tower, which is the world’s third tallest TV and radio tower surpassed in height only by towers in Toronto, Canada and Moscow. Continue your visit to the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. In the afternoon, visit Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of interesting curios.

Day 10 Shanghai (AB)Spend today at leisure and explore this vibrant city on your own.

Day 11 Shanghai Home (AB, L)Farewell to Shanghai. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to USA.


CHINA CLASSIC DISCOVERYCHINA CLASSIC DISCOVERY

CHINA DELIGHTS 14 DAYS (Tour Code: CDC)Beijing • Xi’an • Chengdu • Guilin • Hangzhou • ShanghaiFrom $2,668 per person (Land only)


Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, SD)Enjoy a full day tour of China’s fascinating capital begins with the Tiananmen Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. Take a pedicab on a Hutong Tour through the ancient parts of the city and get acquainted with the local residents on a family visit. Later, enjoy a fabulous welcome banquet fea-turing Peking duck at Qianmen 1416 Duck Restaurant.

Day 3 Beijing (AB, L)The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Great Wall as it descends and rises as far as the eye can see. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven where the emperor came here to pray for good harvest twice a year.

Day 4 Beijing Xi’an (AB, L)This morning, visit to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather permitting). Fly to Xian, the China’s ancient capital and visit the Ancient City Wall, built during the 14th century.

Day 5 Xi’an (AB, L, DS)Today’s highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to an army of more than 6,000 life-size Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses excavated from the tomb of the 1st emperor of the Qin Dynasty. In the evening, enjoy a special dumpling dinner show recreating the music, costumes and dance of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 6 Xi’an Chengdu (AB, L)Fly to Chengdu, is known as “The Land of Abundance”. Upon arrival, visit

the museum at Sanxingdui, site of a mysterious ancient civilization dat-ing back 3,000 years.

Day 7 Chengdu (AB, L, SD)Enjoy your day tour in Chengdu starting with a visit to the Panda Breeding Center established in 1987 and opened to the public in 1995. The breeding center aims to increase the population of giant pandas and eventually release some of the animals back into the wild. Later visit Dufu Cot-tage, the residence of a famous ancient poet. Then take a walk along the ancient Jinli Street before enjoying a special local flavor Sichuan Snack Dinner.

Day 8 Chengdu Guilin (AB, L)Fly to the scenic Guilin. Enjoy a city tour including the scenic Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave with stalactites and stalagmites and sta-lagmites illuminated by the different color lightings, and it’s also famed as” The Art Palace of the Nature”.

Day 9 Guilin Yangshuo Guilin (AB, L)Cruise along the beautiful Li River, and experience the breathtaking of Guilin with its unique limestone rock formations. Disembark at the charming Yangshuo village and browse the antique and craft markets or relax at one of the local cafes. Return to Guilin in the late afternoon.


Day 10 Guilin Hangzhou (AB, L)Fly to Hangzhou and start exploring this charming 2,000-year-old city with a boat ride on the scenic West Lake. Pay a visit to Lingying Temple and Feilai Peak.

Then enjoy a tea ceremony, sipping Dragon-well-green-tea at the tea plan-tation.

Day 11 Hangzhou Shanghai (AB, L) Enjoy a bullet Train ride to Shanghai, the “Paris of the Orient”. Upon arrival, your sightseeing features the bustling shopping Street, Nanjing Road and the Bund, famous promenade along the Huangpu River.

Day 12 Shanghai (AB, L)Start your morning with a visit to the famous Shanghai Museum, China’s most up-to-date museum showcasing the country’s ancient glory. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pa-vilions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of interesting curios. Continue your visit stopping in the Old Town and the modern Xintiandi.

Day 13 Shanghai Wuzhen Optional Tour

Shanghai (AB)Spend today at leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own or tak-ing an optional tour to nearby picturesque water towns of Wuzhen, the famous “Oriental Venice”, stroll along the beautiful Watertown with a good number of side alleys, bridges, ancient docks and secondary waterways which is a fascinating place to stroll around.

Day 14 Shanghai Home (AB, L)Farewell to Shanghai. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to USA.

China Classic Discovery Inclusions • All intra-China air / land transportation

• Superior First Class Accommodations

• Full American or buffet breakfast daily at hotels

• Comprehensive sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary including admission charges where applicable

• Culinary Specialties, fine meals at local Chinese restaurant

• Experienced English speaking tour manager (for group size of 10 & more) escorts group through-out China with local guides

• Baggage handling, port charges, hotel taxes; all local taxes

Culinary Specialties • Beijing: Peking Duck Dinner

• Xi’an: Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show

• Chengdu: Sichuan Snack Food

Superior First Class Accommodations • Beijing: Capital Hotel

• Xi’an: Grand Noble Hotel

• Guilin: Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

• Hangzhou: Ramada Plaza Hangzhou Haihua

• Shanghai: Central Hotel Shanghai

Tour Date & PricesArrival Date (2015, Monday) Land Only Single Supplement (Hotel & Cruise)

Apr 20 $2,798 $740

May 18 $2,842 $780

Jun 15 $2,808 $752

July 13 • Aug 17 $2,782 $728

Sep 07, 21 • Oct 12, 26 $2,925 $852

Nov 09 $2,865 $802

Dec 07 $2,668 $628

Jan 11 • Feb 15 (2016, Monday) $2,668 $628

Mar 07 $2,705 $658

Special Notes:• All departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 6 passengers


• Preferred accommodations subject to change to similar class


• Private tour is available on your own selected travel dates at an additional charge


• L – Lunch

• D – Dinner





TIBET & YANGTZE DISCOVERY 16 DAYS (Tour Code: TYC)Shanghai • Yichang • Upstream Yangtze River Cruise • Chongqing • Lhasa • Xi’an • BeijingFrom $3,545 per person (Land only)

Day 1 Arrive Shanghai Upon arrival in Shanghai, the “Paris of Orient”, you will be greeted and escorted to the hotel.

Day 2 Shanghai (AB, L)Start your morning with a visit to the famous Shanghai Museum, China’s most up-to-date museum showcasing the country’s ancient glory. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds, and Old Shanghai Bazaar, with shops filled with all manner of interesting curios. Continue your visit stopping in the Old Town and the modern Xintiandi.

Day 3 Shanghai Suzhou Optional Tour Shanghai (AB)Spend today at leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own or taking an optional tour to Suzhou, a charming city of canals filled with gardens from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Many of which are UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.

Day 4 Shanghai Yichang Yangtze River Cruise (AB, D)Your morning is free at leisure. Fly to Yichang in the afternoon. After dinner, board the 5-star MV President 8 Cruise and begin your memorable journey on the Yangtze River.

Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise Journey (AB, L, D)This morning, your cruise will take you on a shore excursion to the massive Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Then sail through the five stages of the Three Gorges’ double-lane ship lock.

Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise Journey (AB, L, D))Today’s excursion is to Fengdu with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods. It is known as the “Ghost City” and is the place for punishing the devil and awarding good people.

Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise Journey (AB, L, D)Today’s excursion is to Fengdu with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods. It is known as the “Ghost City” and is the place for punishing the devil and awarding good people.

Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise Chongqing Lhasa (AB, L)Your cruise arrives in the mountainous city of Chongqing where you disembark. Enjoy a city tour which includes a visit to the Stillwell Museum where you will see a collection of World War II memorabilia, including exhibits on the Flying Tigers. Fly to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Upon arriv-al, you will be greeted with a traditional welcome ceremony.

Day 9 Lhasa (AB, L)The highlight of today’s tour features the Potala Palace, which rises majestically from the face of scared Putuo Hill, Constructed in the 17th century by the 5th Dalai Lama, it is the political and religious center of Tibet. Continue to visit Jokhang Monastery, one of the e Tibet’s holiest shrines. This is the main destination for pilgrims traveling to Lhasa from throughout





• Five Star Yangtze River Cruise – MV President 8 Cruise, shore excursions, full board.








Superior First Class Accommodations • Shanghai: Central Hotel Shanghai

• Yangtze River Cruise: MV President 8 Cruise

• Lhasa: Shangbala Hotel


• Beijing: Capital Hotel

Tour Date & PricesArrival Date (2015, Friday) Land Only Single Supplement (Hotel & Cruise)

Apr 17 $3,545 $1,005

May 22 $3,665 $1,091

Jun 19 $3,545 $1,005

July 17 $3,516 $979

Aug 14 $3,516 $979

Sep 04, 18 $3,695 $1,119

Oct 09, 23 $3,695 $1,119

Nov 13 $3,575 $1,031

Mar 18 (2016, Friday) $3,545 $1,005







• L – Lunch

• D – Dinner



Tibet. You will see pilgrim prostrating themselves in front of the temple. The Barkhor (Eight Corners) Street, circling around the monastery, is an important marketplace.

Day 10 Lhasa (AB, L)Today’s sightseeing begins with Sera Monastery, a largest monastery of the Gelukpa Sect and the Norbulingka Palace, the summer palace of Tibetan Kings. Continue to visit Tibet Museum inaugurated in 1999 with collection of around 1000 artifacts, from examples of Tibetan art to architectural design throughout the cultural and history of Tibet.

Day 11 Lhasa Xi’an (AB) Spend your morning at leisure to explore the majestic Tibet on your own.

Fly to Xi’an in the afternoon, the China’s ancient capital.

Day 12 Xi’an (AB, L, DS)

Today’s highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to an army of more than 6,000 life-size Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses excavated from the tomb of the 1st emperor of the Qin Dynasty. In the evening, enjoy a special dumpling dinner show recreating the music, costumes and dance of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 13 Xi’an Beijing (AB, L)

This morning, visit the Ancient City Wall, built during the 14th century. Continue to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of Xi’an. After lunch, fly to Beijing, China’s capital.

Day 14 Beijing (AB, L, SD)

Enjoy a full day tour of China’s fascinating capital begins with the Tiananmen Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace, taking a leisure stroll while admiring the thousands of ancient murals along the Long Corridor and a boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather permitting).

In the evening, enjoy a fabulous welcome banquet featuring Peking duck at Qianmen 1416 Duck Restaurant.

Day 15 Beijing (AB, L)

The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Great Wall as it descends and rises as far as the eye can see. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven where the emperor came here to pray for good harvest twice a year.

Day 16 Beijing Home (AB)

Farewell to Beijing. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to USA.


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SILK ROAD ADVENTURE 16 DAYS (Tour Code: SRA)Beijing • Xi’an • Dunhuang • Turpan • Urumqi • Kashgar • Kalakul Lake • Shanghai From $4,902 per person (Land only)


Day 2 Beijing (AB, L, SD)The full day tour of China’s fascinating capital begins with the Tianan-men Square and the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors came to pray for good harvests and pay their appreciation. This evening, enjoy a fabulous welcome banquet fea-turing the famous Peking duck at 1416 Duck restaurant.

Day 3 Beijing (AB, L)The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall (Mutianyu sec-tion). Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. A scenic cable car ride en-hances your visit through the steep hills. Visit the 798 Art District, known as the “ Soho of Beijing, a site of state-owned factories which originally produced electronic and gradually developed into galleries, art centers, artist’s studios, design companies, restaurants and bars at beginning of 2002. En route back to the city, drive around with photo stop at the intriguing architecture of the main Olympic venues: the National Stadium nicknamed the “Bird Nest”, because of its unique design and the National Aquatics Center, known as the “Water Cube”. Then, stroll down to the Houhai Bar Street, a beautiful lake which is surrounded by numerous of traditions of hutong and courtyards with popular bars and restaurants. You may choose one for dinner on your own with guide’s recommendation.

Day 4 Beijing Xi’an (AB, L)This morning, take high speed train to Ancient city of Xi’an.

Upon arrival, explore the Ancient Wall, built during 1374 – 1378 AD. Continue to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of Xi’an. Check into your hotel.

Day 5 Xi’an (AB, L, SD)Today’s highlight is a visit to the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, home to an army of more than 6,000 life-size statues excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. After lunch, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, renowned for its collection of Han-and Tang-dynasty antiquities. A briefing will be given by an expert regarding the history, routes and stories of the ancient Silk Road – for Xi’an is the starting point of this age-old, strategic transportation channel. In the evening, enjoy a spe-cial dumpling dinner and cultural show recreating the music, costumes and dances of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 6 Xi’an Dunhuang (AB, L, D)In the morning visit the Grand Mosque and the Muslim quarter. Take an afternoon flight to Dunhuang and transfer to the hotel.

Day 7 Dunhuang (AB, L, D)Excursion to the Mogao Grottoes, the world’s richest treasure trove of Buddhist manuscripts and art. Begun in 386 A.D. and added to over the next 9 centuries, the grottoes total over 45,000 square meters and boast over 2,000 murals and sculptures. Continue to Crescent Moon Lake and the impressive Singing Sand Dunes, where the oasis meets the desert.

Optional : Enjoy a camel ride into the dunes

Day 8 Dunhuang Turpan (AB, L, D)Visit White Horse Pagoda, then drive from Dunhuang to Liuyuan, pass-ing sections of the Han Great Wall and several beacon tower ruins along the way. Board the overnight train to Turpan.

Day 9 Turpan (AB, L, D)This morning you’ll arrive in Turpan, the lowest place in China. Sightseeing features Gaochang, the ancient walled capital of the Uyghurs, which flour-ished between the 7th and 14th centuries. And the Flaming Mountains, named for their vibrant color. You’ll also visit Grape Valley, in lush contrast











• Turpan: The Cultural Show of Uygur Songs and Dances

• Shanghai: Acrobatic Show

Superior First Class Accommodations • Beijing: Capital Hotel


• Dunhuang: Dunhuang Resort Hotel

• Turpan: Huozhou Hotel Turpan

• Urumqi: Luxemon Xinjiang Yindu Hotel

• Kashgar: Kashgar Tianyuan International Hotel

• Shanghai: Ocean Hotel Shanghai

Tour Date & PricesArrival Date (2015, Friday) Land Only Single Supplement (Hotel & Cruise)

Apr 17 $4,962 $880

May 22 $4,962 $880

Jun 19 $4,950 $870

July 17 $4,950 $870

Aug 14 $4,950 $870

Sep 04, 18 $4,995 $908

Oct 09, 23 $4,995 $908

Nov 13 $4,995 $908

Mar 11 (2016, Friday) $4,902 $828







• L – Lunch

• D – Dinner



to the desert surrounding it, and the amazing 2,000-year-old Karez Irriga-tion Tunnels, which brought water from melting snow on the mountains to this parched city.

In the evening, attend the Cultural Show of Uygur Songs and Dances.

Day 10 Turpan Urumqi (AB, L)This morning’s tour includes Suliman’s Minaret and a local village. You’ll also visit the ruins of Jiaohe City, where large fragments of actual streets and buildings remain. Drive to Urumqi after lunch. Enjoy the beautiful scenery en route.

Day 11 Urumqi Kashgar (AB, L, D) After breakfast, drive about 2 hours to the Heavenly Lake with a visit to a yurt, traditional tent dwelling, on the way. This pristine lake is situated at a refreshing height of 1,980meters and is surrounded by jagged snow-cov-ered peaks, forests of pine trees and green meadows. You will relish the lush scenery as you take a boat on the lake and do some light hiking. In the afternoon, view the significant archaeological exhibits in Xinjiang Regional Museum, giving you real insight into the various customs and folklore of the area’s dozen ethnic minorities. In addition, more than 10,000 cultural relics are displayed, including about eleven intriguing 3,000 year old corpses, some of European origin. After dinner, transfer to airport for evening flight to Kashgar.

Day 12 Kashgar Kalakul Lake Kashgar (AB, L, D)

After breakfast drive about 3 to 4 hours to Karakul Lake. The lake is located at 3,800 meters, close to two majestic permanently snow-capped mountains. The Tajiks, who graze camels and yaks, live in these high mountain pasturelands. Our journey there is along the scenic Kara-korum Highway, followed by hiking around the lake and lunch at local Uygur restaurant.

Drive back to Kashgar in the late afternoon.

Day 13 Kashgar Urumqi (AB, L, D)

After breakfast, visit Sunday Bazaar, a mas-sive gathering of farmers and merchants from across the area. This colorful and live-ly market provides a great opportunity to pick up some of the Silk Road’s most inter-esting souvenirs, from handmade leather boots, to traditional musical instruments, to bags of fresh spices. Kashgar is also the heart of Islam within China, and thus we pay a visit to the Id Kah Mosque, the largest in China. This beautifully decorated mosque more closely resembles a mosque in Pakistan or Afghanistan than China, and will attract up to 10,000 worshippers for Friday prayers. Visit Abakh Hoja Tomb, the burial place of a Muslim missionary and saint, and his 72 descendants. It looks like a multicolored miniature with green tiles on the walls and dome. After dinner fly to Urumqi and check into hotel.

Day 14 Urumqi Shanghai (AB, L)

Today’s full-day excursion takes you to the pasture by the Southern Mountains where you will visit local herds. Take an evening flight to Shanghai and transfer to hotel.

Day 15 Shanghai (AB, L, D)

The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Great Wall as it descends and rises as far as the eye can see. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven where the emperor came here to pray for good harvest twice a year.

Day 16 Shanghai Home (AB)

Farewell to Shanghai. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight back to USA.





Culinary Specialties • Kunming: Welcome dinner featuring “Yunnan Cross the Bridge Noodles”• Dali: Three-Course Tea with a Bai cultural performance• Lijiang: Naxi Dong Ba Orchestra performance

Superior First Class Accommodations • Kunming: Grand Park Hotel • Dali: Landscape Hotel • Lijiang: Zen Garden Wuyi Branch • Shangri-La: Old Town International Hotel, Zhongdian


Apr 20 • May 18 • Jun 15 • Jul 13 • Aug 17 $2,205 $495

Sep 07, 21 • Oct 12, 26 • Nov 09 • Dec 07 $2,205 $495

Jan 11 • Feb 15 • Mar 14 (2016, Monday) $2,205 $495


COLORFUL YUNNAN SHANGRI-LA 10 DAYS (Tour Code: CYC)Kunming • Dali • Lijiang • Zhongdian (Shangri-La) • KunmingFrom $2,205 per person (Land only)

Day 1 Arrive Kunming Upon Arrival in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan, you will be greeted and es-corted to the hotel.

Day 2 Kunming (AB, L, SD)Take a day excursion to the Stone Forest, 32 acres of karst limestone formations that have eroded into cliffs and peaks, caves and pavilions, all connected by a labyrinth of trails. It is home to the Sani people, a branch of the Yi minority. Back to Kunming to visit the Yunnan Provincial Museum, a monumental Russian-style building houses a collection of textiles, costumes, handicrafts and artifacts of Yunnan many ethnic minority groups. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring “Cross the Bridge Noodles”, a local specialty.

Day 3 Kunming Dali (AB, L, D)After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Dali, the home of the Bai mi-nority group. Upon arrival in Dali, enjoy a cruise on the lake, with a visit to a fishing village on one of the islands. You will also visit the Three Pagodas, known as the symbol of Dali. Check in to the hotel.

Day 4 Dali (AB, L, D)Travel by cable car up Cangshan Mountain with panoramic views overlooking beautiful Erhai Lake. Spend some time strolling down the stone streets of Dali’s Old Town.

Day 5 Dali Lijiang (AB, L, D)After breakfast, visit the Bai people’s Tie-Dye workshop in the town of Zhoucheng. Continue to Xizhou with its unique architecture; there you will enjoy traditional Three – Course Tea with a Bai cultural performance. Then you will be transferred to Lijiang, home to the Naxi people. Lijiang is a small mountain town of stone and tile, laced with swift canals, which has been recently listed as an UNESCO world monument. After check in at the hotel, take a guided stroll in the old town. Then climb up the Lion Hill to visit the Wangu Pavilion. Enjoy a traditional Naxi music performance this evening.

Day 6 Lijiang (AB, L, D)In the morning, visit Black Dragon Pool, renowned for its flowers and pavil-ions, and the Dongba Cultural Institute. The pool provides you opportunity

of taking great pictures of crystal clear pond with backdrop of snow-moun-tains in a distance. Take an excursion to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain where you will take a chairlift to Yak Meadow. This famous mountain ascends 18,000 ft. and is made up of 13 peaks resembling jade pillars. En route, you will visit the White Water River, Yufeng Lama Temple and Baisha Village with its Ming dynasty frescoes.

Day 7 Lijiang Zhongdian, Shangri-La (AB, L, D)In the morning, you will visit the Zhong Yi Market, where we may see vegeta-bles freshly harvested from fields and quite a few copperwares. Then, take an overland drive of 200km to Zhongdian (also known as Shangri-La, as it was renamed in 2001 by Chinese authorities after the fictional land of Shangri-La in the novel “Lost Horizon”). En route, visit the Stone Drum Village on the First Bend of the Yangtze River. You will have a dramatic view of the Yangtze’s near-180-degree turn, where the wide and swift water runs parallel to each other for nearly 20 km, first flowing south, then north. Continue to the Tiger Leaping Gorge, where the river is wedged tightly between huge cliffs, causing a large volume of water to thunder through the narrow gorge. Legend has it that a tiger fleeing its hunter has once leapt from here across the river in a single bound. Check in to the hotel.

Day 8 Zhongdian, Shangri-La (AB, L, D)After breakfast, visit the Ganden Songzanglin Monastery which is the largest Buddhist monastery in Yunnan province. The monastery is also known by two other names, “Songzanlin” and “the Lesser Potala Palace”. Built in the 17th century after a revelation by the 5th Dalai Lama and is considered an important Tibetan monastery out of the 13 in the Kang Region. Continue your visit to the Pu Da Cuo National Park, which is composed of alpine lakes of Bita and Shudu, follow by a visit to a local Tibetan Household. This evening, take a guided stroll in the Old Town where you may attend the local dancing in the market square. You will also visit the Great Prayer Wheel on the Guishan Hill.

Day 9 Zhongdian, Shangri-LaKunming (AB, L, D)Transfer to Zhongdian Airport for your morning flight back to Kunming. Upon arrival in Kunming, you’ll visit the Dragon Gate on Western Hill. Enjoy the scenic view of Dianchi Lake from the Grand View Pavilion. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

Day 10 Departure Kunming (AB)Farewell to Kunming. Transfer to airport for your onward flight to the next destination.



ASIA ESCAPADE

AMAZING THAILAND 9 DAYS (Tour Code: AAT)Bangkok • Chiang Rai • Chiang MaiFrom $1,410 per person (Land only)

Package Includes • Hotel accommodations with daily breakfast• Arrival airport and departure transfers • Domestic air within Thailand• Comprehensive sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary

including admission charges where applicable • Experienced English speaking local guides• Baggage handling, port charges, hotel taxes; all local taxes

Superior First Class Accommodations • Bangkok: Rembrandt Hotel • Chiang Rai: The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort

& Spa • Chiang Mai: Holiday Inn Chiang Mai

Deluxe Accommodations • Bangkok: The Peninsula Hotel • Chiang Rai: Le Meridian Chiang Rai • Chiang Mai: RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort

Tour Date & PricesHotel Land Only Land Only Land Only Single Accommodations 2 PAX 3 - 6 PAX 7 - 9 PAX Supplement

Superior First Class $1,765 $1,510 $1,410 $190

Deluxe $2,630 $2,375 $2,275 $955

Land package per person for travel between November 1st, 2015 – March 31st, 2016


Deluxe $3,205 $2,885 $2,815 $1,355

Special Notes:• Transpacific airfare, US domestic add-on airfare are available, please call for details


• All prices are subject to change without notice

Day 1 Bangkok Upon arrival in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, you will be greeted and escorted to the hotel.

Day 2 Bangkok (AB, L, SD)After breakfast, pay a visit to Wat Po, Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple which features the largest reclining Buddha and the Chedi of the kings. Continue your visit to the Royal Grand Palace situated close to the Chao Phya, Bangkok’s River of Kings, the palace occupied nearly one square mile. Built in 1782 by King Rama I, it was the center of power for more than 150 years. Within the compound is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Pra Kaew) which houses Thailand most precious image of the Lord Buddha. This afternoon, experience a trip along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long tail boat and enjoy scenes of life by water. A stop will be made at the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun). This evening, you will enjoy Thai dinner with cultural performance at Silom Village.

Important: Please note that for visiting the Grand Palace, you will be required to wear proper attire (no bare shoulder, bare knees or strapless-heel shoes). Shoes must be removed before entering all temple buildings as a matter of respect.

Day 3 Bangkok (AB, L)Today’s highlight is an excursion to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This most, interesting full day tour takes you to the rural yet world-famous floating market of Damnoen Saduak, situated around 100 kilometres west of Bangkok. After lunch, continue to Kanchanaburi to visit the notorious “Bridge over the River Kwai”. You will pay a visit to the War Cemetery and the War Museum to learn about the history of the famous railway bridge. Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon.

Day 4 Bangkok Chiang Rai (AB)Free till transfer to airport for your flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and escorted to your hotel.

Day 5 Chiang Rai Chiang Mai (AB, L)Today’s excursion is to Akha and Yao tribes villages. Akha, who originated from Tibet and are among the poorest of Thailand’s ethnic minorities. The Yao are from China and are till influenced by Chinese traditions. Going on to Chiang Saen, a small crossroads town on the bank of Mae Khong River to explores the ruins. You can also witness the panoramic view of the Golden Triangle. Finally you will arrive at Mae Sai, the northernmost town of Thailand and Myanmar. After lunch, continue drive to Chiang Mai. En route, visit Hot Spring at Wiang Pa Pao. Check in to your hotel.

Day 6 Chiang Mai (AB, L, SD)This full day of fun and excitement begins at the Chiang Dao young elephant training camp, located 56kms from Chiang Mai. Guest leaves in the morning and observe the elephants taking their morning bathes in a stream before commencing their daily work routines such as pulling and pilling logs and performing many other interesting activities. Then get the experience of life time by riding the elephants into the jungle for one hour before enjoying a delicious local lunch. The next part of the adventure starts soon afterwards with bamboo river rafting trip down a stretch of the Ping River. The last stop is a visit to the Lisu Village. This evening, enjoy the superb Khantoke North-ern Thai Dinner with charming Fon Lep (fingers dance), Sword Dance, Fon Thien (candle dance), Ramwong which all guests will be invited to partici-pate. Also there is special hill tribe show performed by Akha, Yao, Lahu, Meo, Lishaw and Karen Tribes.

Day 7 Chiang Mai (AB, L)This morning, attend a cooking class and enjoy learning how to cook Thai Food. This afternoon, drive through different parts of the city, passing through old city walls, gates and city moat, market, residential areas, foreign Consulates, Government buildings and Tapae Chiang Mai’s tourist attraction

area. Then drive up to Doi Suthep to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep (built in 1384AD). It is 3,500 feet above sea-level, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand containing royal relic of Lord Buddha with a challenging flight of over 300 walking steps, flanked by enormous mythological Nagas. Then visit a significant and picturesque of Meo Hill Tribe Village on Doi Pui to expe-rience their lifestyles and see the Meo tribesmen dressed in their colorful traditional costumes. You will also visit Sankampaeng District.

Day 8 Chiang Mai Bangkok (AB)Transfer to airport for your flight back to Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will be greet-ed and escorted to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 9 Departure Bangkok (AB)Farewell to Bangkok. Transfer to airport for your flight back home.


CHINA CLASSIC DISCOVERYASIA ESCAPADE

INTRIGUING VIETNAM & CAMBODIA 10 DAYS (Tour Code: AVC)Hanoi • Hue • Hoi An • Saigon • Siem ReapFrom $1,255 per person (Land only)

Day 1 Hanoi Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be greeted and escorted to your hotel.

Day 2 Hanoi Hue (AB)After breakfast, begin your day visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where visitors pay respects to the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. (The Mausole-um is closed on Mondays and Fridays and closes annually in October and November for restoration). Continue through the Park to Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the simple two-room dwelling where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1958 until his final days in 1969. Continue your visit to One Pillar Pagoda, dated

11 century, this monument was rebuilt after being destroyed by the French in 1954. It stands near the vast of Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex, a lovely park setting which is home to Ho Chi Minh’s final resting place, as well as a museum and other memorials. You will also visit the Temple of Literature, a peaceful series of walled courtyards and graceful gateways and one of the best serving examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture. Finally, discover the Old Quarter of Hanoi by walking. The fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses is also known as the 36 Streets, each street being named after the merchandise traditionally sold there, ranging from fabrics to crafts to medicines to tombstones. A handicraft-lover’s paradise

and a endlessly interesting place to explore local life. Take flight to Hue. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.

Note: The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays and closes annually in October and November for restoration.

Day 3 Hue (AB, L)This morning, enjoy a leisurely boat ride down the Perfume River, stopping first at the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, an elegant seven-tiered octagonal tower which has become Hue’s most widely recognizable monument. Continue cruising to Thuy Bieu Village. Upon arrival, enjoy a pleasant walk or bike ride around the village. Visit the garden house and then an ancient ancestral temple and communicate with local people. Stop by at incense making family and discover the daily life of local peo-ple while they are working strenuously with joy and enthusiasm. Have lunch at a local house with Hue traditional specialties. Relax by steep-ing your feet in a mixture of medicinal herbs and water – a traditional therapeutically practiced. Enjoy an excellent massage by blind people. Return to Hue and visit the Old Imperial City. Located in the heart of Hue is the Imperial Citadel, a vast complex built in the early 19th century and modeled after the Forbidden City of Peking. Approach the city past the striking Flag Tower, where a giant Vietnamese flag waves proudly over-head, to the imposing Ngo Mon Gate, the main entrance to the Imperial Enclosure. Enter into an area of spacious courtyards and serene lotus ponds and visit Dien Tho Residence (Dien Tho Palace) where the Queen mother lived. You will visit Thai Hoa Palace, the magnificently decorated reception hall, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the original Nine Dynastic Urns, among other sites, including Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.

Day 4 Hue Danang Hoi An (AB)After breakfast, visit the Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Continue to visit the Xuan Thuy Village. After that, transfer by vehicle to Hoi An. Journey from Hue over scenic mountainous roads with spectacular views over the coast-line. Halfway between Danang and Hue lie the dramatic Hai Van Pass, the high dividing line between the climate zones of north and South Vietnam. Contin-ue southwards passing Lang Co, a lovely stretch of beach curving outwards between a clear blue lagoon and the East Vietnam Sea. En route, you will visit Cham Museum, an elegant colonial building which now houses the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. Briefly pass Nuoc Beach, a famous spot for American soldiers during the Vietnam-American War. Continue to Hoi An stopping en route to visit the Marble Mountains, five stone hillocks, once


island that now rise sharply from the surrounding rice fields. Riddle with caves and shrines, they are said to each represent one of the five elements of the universe. Check in to your hotel.

Day 5 Hoi An (AB)After breakfast, visit the Bai people’s Tie-Dye workshop in the town of The exquisitely preserved merchant town of Hoi An was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. It’s colorful shop houses and temples reflect a diverse heritage dating back to the 16th and 17th century, when it was a major port of Western, Chinese and Japanese traders. This beautifully preserved historic city is best seen on foot. The walking tour includes Jap-anese Covered Bridge Pagoda, first constructed in 1593 by the Japanese community of Hoi An to link the town with the Chinese quarters across the stream. Continue to Sa Huynh Museum located near the Japanese Covered Bridge. You will also visit the Tran Family Chapel and Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall. Stop by at one of the lantern workshops in Hoi An. This afternoon, enjoy tea at Reaching Out Tea House.

Day 6 Hoi An Danang Saigon (AB)Transfer to Danang Airport for your flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and escorted to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 7 Saigon (AB)Today’s highlight is to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Never discovered by American forces, the Cu Chi Tunnels were an important Vietcong base during the American War. Stretching over 200 km, this incredible under-ground network, dug by hand out of hard literate, connected command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories. Today, you can walk through the area and learn about the day-to-day life of the VC, see the cleverly disguised entrances and elaborate booby-traps, and even ven-ture inside the tunnels, some of which have been modified to accommo-date tourists. Return to Saigon and begin your tour of this exciting city with a tour of the historic center, strolling along Dong Khoi Street, for-merly known as the Rue catinat, the main shopping thoroughfare and heart of old colonial Saigon. Pass by classic European style landmarks such as the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville) and the old Opera House (both may only be viewed from the outside) and pay a quick visit to the neo-Romanesque Norte Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Afterward, visit the Reunification Palace, formerly the Independence Palace of South Vietnamese President. It was famously stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975 signifying the fall of South Vietnam. Continue to the harrowing War Remnants Museum which comprehensively documents the travails of the long Vietnam – American War and Emperor of Jade Pagoda, one of the Saigon’s most interesting Pagoda.

Day 8 Saigon Siem Reap (AB)Transfer to airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and proceed for sightseeing. Today’s excursion is to Kampong Kleang by boat. It is located about 50km from Siem Reap Town. The place is situated on the northeast shore on the edge of the ecolog-ically important Tonle Sap Lake. This boat trip will explore the floating

Package Includes • Hotel accommodations with daily breakfast

• Arrival and departure transfers

• Domestic air within Vietnam. International air between Vietnam and Cambodia


• Experienced English speaking local guides


Superior First Class Accommodations • Hanoi: May De Ville Old Quarter Hotel

• Hue: Mondial Hue Hotel

• Hoi An: Hoi An Trails Resort & Spa

• Saigon: Vissai Saigon Hotel

• Siem Reap: Angkor Riviera Hotel

Deluxe Accommodations • Hanoi: Pullman Hanoi Hotel

• Hue: Imperial Hotel

• Hoi An: Sunrise Hoi An Beach Resort

• Saigon: Equatorial Hotel

• Siem Reap: Sokha Angkor Resort



Deluxe $1,865 $1,735 $1,575 $575Above rates are valid for travel between April 01, 2015 – March 31, 2016

(seasonal surcharge may apply)




villages that live at the edges of the lake, passing submerged forests and fishing farms. Return to Siem Reap and check in to your hotel.

Day 9 Siem Reap (AB)Today’s sightseeing starts with a visit to the Angkor Wat, the national sym-bol and the crowning jewel of Khmer architecture. Continue your visit to the fortified city of Angkor Thom covers an area of 10 square km. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined on either side by stat-ues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue on to the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper Kings. You will also visit the ruined Baphuon, Royal Enclosure and Phimeanakas before con-tinuing to the mysterious Bayon Temple. Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have ap-peared when European explorers first stumbled across them. This evening, watch the sunset over the Cambodian countryside from the upper terraces of an ancient Angkorian temple.

Day 10 Siem Reap Home (AB)Farewell to Siem Reap. Transfer to airport for your flight back to the USA.


ASIA ESCAPADE

GOLDEN LAND MYANMAR 9 DAYS (Tour Code: AGL)Yangon • Bagan • Mandalay • Inle Lake From $1,885 per person (Land only)

Day 1 Yangon Upon arrival in Yangon, Myanmar’s capital, you will be greeted and es-corted to the hotel.

Day 2 Yangon Bagan (AB)Transfer to airport for your morning flight to Bagan. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and proceed for sightseeing to Shwezigon Paya. Continue your visit to Gubyaukhyi Temple at Wetkyi-inn. This temple was built in the early 13th Century and repaired in 1468. After that, you will visit Ananda Pahto, one of the finest, largest, best preserved and most revered of the Bagan temples. Gubyaukgyi Temple in Myinkaba was built in 1113 by Kyansittha’s son Raja-kumar, this temple is famous for its well-preserved Stuccos from the 12 cen-tury on the outside walls. Continue your visit to Manuha Temple which was built in 1059 by King Manuha, the King of Thaton who was brought captive to Bagan by King Anawrahta. It is said that this temple was built by Manhua to express his displeasure about his captivity in Bagan. In 1057, King Anaw-rahta built Shwesandaw Paya following his conquest of Thaton. Stop by at one of the Lacquerware Workshop and learn about the painstaking process of lacquerware making and decoration. Later, enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the pagoda platforms. You will overnight in Bagan tonight.

Day 3 Bagan (AB)Today’s excursion is to Mount Popa, the home of Myanmar most important nats (spirits). Visitors ascend up a winding covered stair-case encircling the moun-tain, observed by the curi-ous monkeys that populate

the area. At the top is a monastery and temple complex, with shrines to the 37 nats and a spectacular view over the region. Continue your visit to Salay to explore local life in this unspoiled Burmese town. You will visit Yoke Son Kyaung, the oldest surviving wooden monastery with beau-tiful carving of court life and scenes from the Ramayana. Continue to wander around the town, visiting the market and the Thar Ta Na Yaung Chi Monastery, which also serve as orphanage. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Note: Wood Carving Monastery Museum is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Public Holidays

Day 4 Bagan Mandalay (AB)Transfer to airport for your flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, your sight-seeing in Mandalay begins with a visit to Mahamuni Paya. The Maha-muni image enshrined here is perhaps the most venerated image in Myanmar, covered in over 15cm of gold leaf. En route, stop to observe the laborious process of gold-leaf beating, where gold is painstakingly hammered into tissue-thin squares. You will also visit a craft workshop specializing in one of the arts for which the city is famous: bronze-cast-ing, marble-carving, wood-carving, or puppetry. Your afternoon tour includes some of the city’s most interesting temples and palaces. Begin at Shwenandaw Kyaung, or the Golden Teak Monastery. Built entirely of golden teak, this intricately carved wooden monastery was once part of the Mandalay Palace, used as private apartments by King Mindon and his chief queen. Continue to Kyauktawgyi Paya, famous for its monu-mental seated Buddha, carved from a single block of marble. Continue to Kuthodaw Paya, known also as “the world’s biggest book”. The final stop is at Shwe Kyin Old Monastery at the base of Mandalay Hill which was built during the period of King Mindon. This evening, enjoy a String Puppet and Cultural Show at Mandalay Marionettes Theater. You will overnight in Mandalay tonight.

Day 5 Mandalay (AB)Today’s excursion is to visit three former royal capitals each with its own unique atmosphere. This morning, drive to Amarapura and visit Maha-gandayon Monastery; everyday at mid-morning, monks and novices line up to receive their daily offering of alms and food from faithful Bud-dhists. Continue to visit Sagaing, the spiritual center of Myanmar. Stop at some of the most famous temples such as Sun U Ponya Shin Paya, U


gon Paya. Your final stop is at the famous Shwedagone Pagoda, the high-light of any visit to Yangon. Towering over the city, this pagoda is the most sacred spot in the country, built to house eight hair relics of the Buddha. The Shwedagon and surrounding shrines are at their most beautiful during the sunset hour, as the golden stupa reflects the changing colors of twilight. Lastly, you will visit a Night Market in China Town.

Day 9 Yangon Home (AB)Farewell to Yangon. Transfer to airport for your flight back to the USA.

Min Thonsei Paya and Kaung Hmu Daw Paya. Cross the river by ferry to Inwa (Ava), situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. Enjoy a leisure-ly horse cart ride around the peaceful countryside. Briefly visit Bagaya Kyaung, Maha Aungmyay Bonzan Kyaung and Nan Myint Tower. On the way, stop and observe how local artisans make the famous alms bowls out of iron. Finally return to Amarapura to end the day at U Bein’s bridge, a picturesque teak bridge which extends over 1km across Taungthaman Lake. At dusk, the bridge teems with monks and local people as they stroll home or linger to enjoy the colors of the sunset.

Day 6 Mandalay Heho Inle Lake (AB)Transfer to airport for your flight to Heho. Upon arrival, you will be greet-ed and proceed for sightseeing around Taungyi. First stop is at the Cen-tral Market located in the center of town. It is a good place to see colorful hill tribe people and the popular local handicraft of basket making. You will also visit Flying Tiger Ma Shwe Wah (Cheroot Factory). Then, transfer to Inle Lake (about an hour drive) and check in to your hotel.

Day 7 Inle Lake (AB)Today, enjoy excursion by boat on the Inle Lake. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and observe the skilled fishermen using their leg-rowing tech-nique to propel themselves around the lake. Visit the floating gardens, a market and Intha Village around the lake. Visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Inn Paw Khon Village (Lotus and silk weaving) and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery. You will also visit Ywar Ma Village (Padaung Long Neck Women), the largest village on the Inle Lake where guests will visit goldsmith workshops, silk weaving cottage industries and observe the sculpture and umbrella industries. You will also stop by at Ann Silk Lotus Weaving workshop.

Day 8 Inle Lake Heho Yangon (AB)Transfer back to Heho Airport for flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and proceed for sightseeing. First you will visit the Sule Pago-da, a gleaming octagonal pagoda that stands squarely at the center point of the city. Afterwards, visit the National Museum (closed on Mondays and Public Holidays) to gain an insight into Myanmar. See the eight meter high Sihasana Lion Throne, used by the last Burmese King and other fascinat-ing artifacts from Burmese history and culture. Enjoy a break at Bogyoke (Scott) Market, a pleasant covered market containing crafts from all corners of Myanmar, gems, fabrics and more (closed on Monday and public holi-days). In the afternoon, visit the well-known pagodas, including Botataung Pagoda, named after the 1,000 military leaders who escorted relics to the Buddha from India over 2,000 years ago. Visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, the re-clining Buddha in Yangon which si almost as large as the enormous figure of Shwe Tha Lyaung Buddha in Bago. It’s house in a large metal-roofed shed on Shwegondaing Lan, only a short distance north-east beyond the Shweda-

Package Includes • Hotel accommodations with daily breakfast

• Arrival and departure transfers

• Domestic air within Myanmar


• Experienced English speaking local guides


Superior First Class Accommodations • Yangon: Rose Garden Hotel

• Bagan: Thande Hotel

• Mandalay: Rupar Mandalay Resort

• Inle Lake: Inale Resort

Deluxe Accommodations • Yangon: Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake

• Bagan: Aureum Palace Hotel

• Mandalay: Mandalay Hill Resort

• Inle Lake: Pristine Lotus Spa Resort



Deluxe $2,485 $2,345 $2,210 $895Above rates are valid for travel between April 01, 2015 – March 31, 2016

(seasonal surcharge may apply)





China Private Tours for 2 PeopleFor those of you wishing to create an itinerary which suits your flexibility,

or if you simply wish to extend your stay, we offer our Independent Jour-neys. These short, individualized packages include sightseeing to the major attractions in each destination, and are perfect for those desiring a private tour. These packages can be booked year round (with some exceptions), and are guaranteed departures based on two adult participants.

Each Independent Journey includes:• English-speaking tour guide• Private car and driver except where indicated as SIC (seat-in-coach)• Hotel accommodations based on double or single occupancy • Roundtrip airport or train station transfers• American breakfast daily, other meals as specified• Sightseeing as listed, including admission fees• Prices are per person based on twin

• 3 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• 2 lunches• Roundtrip airport or train station transfers• Tours to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great

Wall, Summer Palace

• 2 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• 2 lunches• Roundtrip airport or train station transfers• Tours to Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum, Shaanxi Provincial Muse-

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• 3 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• 1 lunch• Roundtrip airport transfers (seat-in-coach)• Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Tour

Beijing 4 Days / 3 Nights

Xi’an 3 Days / 2 Nights

Shanghai 4 Days / 3 Nights

Hong Kong 4 Days / 3 Nights

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• 3 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily (1 night Tunxi, 2 nights Huangshan Mountain)

• 2 lunches and 3 dinners• Roundtrip airport transfers, cable car transfer up the mountain• Tours on Huangshan Mountain and traditional villages around Tunxi

Huangshan 4 Days / 3 Nights

Hotel Rating Year Round Single Supplement

Huangshan International Hotel Beihai Hotel 4 Star $778 $230

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• 2 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily

• 1 lunch• Roundtrip airport or train station

transfers• Tours to West Lake (incl. Boat Ride),

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• 3 nights hotel accommodations with Amer-ican breakfast daily (2 nights Guilin, 1 night Yangshuo)

• 2 lunches• Roundtrip airport transfers• Tours to Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill,

Fubo Hill, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Market, Crescent Moon Hill

• 2 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• 2 lunches and 2 dinners• Roundtrip airport transfers• Tours to the Western Hill, Dragon Gate; Bird & Flower Market, Yunnan

Museum, Stone Forest, Golden Horse and Green Peacock Archway, East and West Temple Pagoda

• 2 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• 2 lunches and 2 dinners• Roundtrip airport transfers• Tours to Chongsheng Temple; Wenbi Village; Three Pagodas; Local

Catholic Church; Foreigners’ Street; Old Town; Xizhou; Zhoucheng Village; Fishing Villages of Wase and Shuanglang

• 2 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• 2 lunches and 2 dinners• Roundtrip airport transfers• Tour to Wangu Pavilion; Royal Mu Palace; Old Town; Naxi Orchestra; Black

Dragon Pond; Dongba Cultural Museum; Yak Meadow of the Jade Snow Mountains; Primary School of Yuhu Village; Baisha Village

Hangzhou 3 Days / 2 Nights

Guilin & Yangshuo 4 Days / 3 Nights

Kunming 3 Days / 2 Nights

Dali 3 Days / 2 Nights

Lijiang 3 Days / 2 Nights

Hotel Rating Low Season Single Supp Shoulder Season Single Supp High Season Single Supp Dec 2015/ Jan - Feb, 2016 Jun, July, Aug 2015 / Mar 2016 Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov 2015

Ramada Plaza 4 Star $355 $100 $375 $118 $418 $128 Haihua

Hotel Rating Low Season Single Supp Shoulder Season Single Supp High Season Single Supp Dec 2015/ Jan - Feb, 2016 Jun, July, Aug 2015 / Mar 2016 Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov 2015

Shangri-la Hotel 5 Star $452 $180 $478 $202 $535 $248Hangzhou

Blackout dates: May 01-03, Oct 01-07, 2015, and Feb 08-15, 2016

Hotel Rating Low Season Single Supp Shoulder Season Single Supp High Season Single Supp Dec 2015/ Jan - Mar 2016 Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov 2015 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2015

Bravo Hotel 5 Star $416 $126 $452 $155 $504 $200Green Lotus Hotel 5 Star

Lijiang Waterfall 5 Star $448 $149 $484 $182 $515 $208

HotelGreen Lotus Hotel 5 Star

Blackout dates: May 01-03, Oct 01-07, 2015, and Feb 08-15, 2016


New Era Hotel 4 Star $502 $120

Grand Park Hotel 5 Star $528 $142

Hotel Rating Year Round Single Supp High Season Single Supp Golden Week*

Landscape Hotel 4 Star $412 $68 $468 $118

Regent Hotel 5 Star $436 $90 $482 $130

*Golden Week: May 03-09, Oct 01-07, 2015, Feb 07-13, 2016

Hotel Rating Year Round Single Supp High Season Single Supp *Golden Week

Zen Garden Wuyi 4 Star $553 $102 $572 $118

Treasure Harbour International 5 Star $609 $150 $630 $169Hotel Lijiang

*Golden Week: Jul & Aug, Oct 01-07, 2015, Feb 07-13, 2016

• 3 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• Roundtrip airport transfers• Tours to Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Street, Drepung

Monastery, Sera Monastery, Tibet Museum, Norby Lingka.

Lhasa 4 Days / 3 Nights

Hotel Rating Low Season Single Supp Shoulder Season Single Supp High Season Single Supp Dec 2015, Jan- Feb, 2016 Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov 2015 Jun, Jul, Aug, 2015

Four Points 4 Star $682 $138 $768 $215 $802 $245by Sheraton

*Black out dates may apply and to be announced

• 3 nights hotel accommodations with break-fast daily

• 2 lunches• Roundtrip airport transfers• Tours to Sanxingdui Museum, Cottage of Du

Fu, Panda Breeding and Research Center, Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, Sichuan Opera — Changing Face Show

Chengdu & Panda 4 Days / 3 Nights

Hotel Rating Low Season Single Supp Shoulder Season Single Supp High Season Single Supp Apr, May, June 2015, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov 2015 Oct, 20-29 2015, Jan, Feb, Mar 2016 Mar 22-30, 2016

Chengdu Greenland 4 Star $605 $120 $629 $142 $681 $188Hotel

So� tel Chengdu 5 Star $729 $229 $729 $229 $829 $318Taihe Hotel

Blackout dates: Mar 22-23, Oct 20-29, 2015


Yangtze River ExperienceCruise Tour Fare Includes:• Cruise accommodations are per person based on twin sharing Superior / Standard cabins• Daily breakfast, all meals• Shore excursions• On board activities: Traditional preferences and entertainment, Tai Chi Lesson, Chinese

Language lesson, educational lectures, captain’s cocktails party, farewell party• Roundtrip transfers between airport and pier for cruise embarkation and disembarkation• 1 Dinner en route on boarding city

Yangtze River Cruise Line Three Gorges Highlight

Downstream: Chongqing – Yichang Upstream: Yichang – Chongqing

4 Days / 3 Nights 5 Days / 4 Nights

PRESIDENT CRUISES 5 Star Cruise Tour Fare Single Supp Sailing Month

MV President 6, President 7 & President 8

$685 $330 May, Sep, Oct 2015

$580 $260 Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov, 2015 / Mar 2016

VICTORIA CRUISES 5 STAR Cruise Tour Fare Single Supp Sailing Month

Jenna, Anna, Katarina, Lianna, Selina & Grace

$750 $370 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2015

$645 $300 Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov, 2015 / Mar 2016

Cruise Tour Fare Single Supp Sailing Month

YANGZI EXPLORER 5 Star Deluxe

$2,328 $1,762 May, Sep, Oct 2015

$2,218 $1,674 Apr, Nov 2015

$1,688 $1,127 Jun, Jul, Aug 2015

AverAge DAily TemperATures in AsiAn CiTies

City January Low/High

February Low/High

March Low/High

April Low/High

May Low/High

June Low/High

July Low/High

August Low/High

September Low/High

October Low/High

November Low/High

December Low/High

Beijing 15/34 19/39 30/52 45/67 55/79 64/86 70/87 68/85 57/78 45/66 31/50 19/37

Chengdu 36/49 39/52 46/61 54/70 63/78 68/82 71/85 70/85 65/77 58/69 48/60 39/51

Chongqing 42/49 44/52 51/62 59/72 66/78 70/82 76/90 76/91 68/79 61/70 52/60 45/51

Guilin 41/53 43/54 50/62 60/72 68/81 73/86 76/91 75/91 71/87 63/78 53/68 44/58

Hong Kong 57/65 57/65 62/70 69/77 75/83 79/86 80/88 79/88 78/86 74/81 66/75 60/68

Kunming 34/59 37/62 41/68 48/74 57/76 61/74 62/75 60/75 57/72 52/68 44/63 36/59

Lhasa 13/44 19/48 26/53 33/60 41/66 48/72 50/71 48/70 45/67 34/61 23/52 15/45

Shanghai 32/45 34/47 41/54 51/65 60/74 68/81 76/88 76/88 68/81 58/72 47/62 36/51

Xian 24/40 28/45 37/57 48/68 56/78 65/88 70/89 69/88 59/76 49/66 37/53 26/43

Bangkok 69/89 73/90 76/92 79/94 78/93 77/91 77/90 76/90 76/90 75/89 73/88 69/88

Chiang Mai 57/84 60/90 66/94 72/97 74/93 75/90 74/89 74/88 73/88 71/88 66/85 59/82

Phuket 75/90 75/91 76/92 77/92 77/90 77/89 76/89 76/89 75/88 75/88 75/88 75/88

Hanoi 56/66 59/67 64/73 70/80 75/88 78/90 79/91 78/89 76/87 71/83 65/77 59/71

Ho Chi Minh City 70/88 72/91 75/93 78/94 77/93 76/90 75/89 75/89 75/88 75/88 73/87 70/87

Siem Reap 67/89 69/91 79/94 77/95 77/95 76/92 76/90 77/89 76/90 75/88 72/87 68/87

President 8 Yangzi Explorer Victoria Jenna


• 3 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• Roundtrip airport transfers• 2 lunches • Tour to Thonburi Klong, Grand Palace, Floating Market and Rose

Garden

• 3 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• Roundtrip airport transfers• Half day Phuket City Tour, Phi Phi Island Tour by join cruiser

Bangkok, Thailand 4 Days / 3 Nights

Phuket, Thailand 4 Days / 3 Nights

Hotel Rating Low Season Single Supp High Season Single Supp Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, 2015 Nov, Dec, 2015, Jan, Feb, Mar 2016

Majestic Grande 4 Star $575/pp $155/pp $605/pp $155/pp

Hotel Muse M Gallery Collection 5 Star $765/pp $320/pp $795/pp $320/pp


By the Sea 4 Star $350/pp $100/pp $495/pp $205/pp

Millennium Resort 5 Star $480/pp $215/pp $710/pp $390/pp

South East Asia Private Tours for 2 PeopleFor those of you wishing to create an itinerary which suits your flexibility,

or if you simply wish to extend your stay, we offer our Independent Jour-neys. These short, individualized packages include sightseeing to the major attractions in each destination, and are perfect for those desiring a private tour. These packages can be booked year round (with some exceptions), and are guaranteed departures based on two adult participants.

Each Independent Journey includes:• English-speaking tour guide• Private car and driver except where indicated as SIC (seat-in-coach)• Hotel accommodations based on double or single occupancy • Roundtrip airport or train station transfers• American breakfast daily, other meals as specified• Sightseeing as listed, including admission fees• Prices are per person based on twin

• 2 nights hotel accommodation with American Breakfast daily in Chiangmai

• 1 night hotel accommodation with American Breakfast daily in Lisu Lodge • Roundtrip airport transfers• Transportation between Chiangmai and Lisu Village • 2 lunches and 1 dinner • Tour to Lisu Village (join in), Elephant Ride, Akha Village, Tong Lund

Temple, The Herbal Garden and Visit to Lisu Village families

• 3 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• Round trip airport transfers • Tour to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Cambodian Cultural

Village, Chantiers Ecoles, Puok Silk Farm, Excursion to Tonle Sap Lake with boat trip at Me Chrey

• 3 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• Round trip airport transfers • Tour to Dong Khoi Street, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office,

City Hall, Opera House, Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Emperor of Jade Pagoda, Cholon, Thien Hau Pagoda, Ben Tranh Mar-ket, Bonsai River Cruise, Boat excursion to My Tho, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Thoi Son Islet, Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels

• 1 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily• 2 nights on Au Co Halong Bay Cruise (full board) • Round trip airport transfers • Tour to Hoak Kiem Lake, Tortoise Pagoda, Old Quarter and Museum of

Ethnology

• 3 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast daily • Round trip airport transfers • Tour to Wat Visoun, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Aham, National Museum

(Royal Palace), Hor Phrabang, Wat Mai, Kuang Si Waterfalls, Tham Pak Ou Caves, Wat Street and Talat Night Market

Chiangmai & Lisu Village , Thailand 4 Days / 3 Nights

Angkor Wat, Cambodia 4 Days / 3 Nights

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam 4 Days / 3 Nights

Hanoi & Halong Bay, Vietnam 4 Days / 3 Nights

Luang Prabang, Laos 4 Days / 3 Nights


Holiday Inn Chiangmai/ 4 Star $480/pp $110/pp $525/pp $140/ppLisu Lodge 3 Star/

Ratilanna Riverside Spa Resort / 5 Star $550/pp $175/pp $630/pp $235/ppLisu Lodge 4 Star

Note: Rates not valid from 12/24 – 12/31, 2015


Tara Angkor Hotel 4 Star $355/pp $145/pp

Sokha Angkor Resort 5 Star $445/pp $225/pp

Note: Rates not valid from 12/23, 2015 - 01/04, 2016


Windsor Plaza Hotel 4 Star $465/pp $165/pp

Majestic Saigon Hotel 5 Star $610/pp $290/pp


Flower Garden Hotel 4 Star $960/pp $335/pp

Crowne Plaza West Hanoi Hotel 5 Star $980/pp $350/pp


Le Sen Boutique Hotel 4 Star $450/pp $175/pp

Le Palais Juliana Hotel 5 Star $570/pp $285/pp


Relish China’s delectable regional cuisines, the hearty dishes of the North, the spicy fare of Sichuan cookery, the fresh, delicate flavors of Cantonese cuisine and more. Our tour includes meals at the most distinctive

restaurants in China. Experience the amazing variety of Chinese regional cuisines in lovely dinning environments, from traditional to the cutting-edge.

BEIJING

Da Dong Peking DuckOur welcome dinner is at the Da Dong Restaurant, recognized as the premier restaurant for this Chinese delicacy.

The Bai Family Garden Restaurant(No show for lunch, the seats should be in the main hall for show).Serving up contemporary cuisine in a spectacularly designed setting, this Qing dynasty throwback restaurant is something of a time machine. Peking Opera acts entertain the crowds during the evenings, but the restau-

rant’s re-creations of classic dishes like gongbao shrimp are equal to the entertainment. It is perfect for wowing out-of-town guests.Champion Mansion Next to the Summer Palace, it is used to be a mansion for a prince, a brother of Empress Dowager Cixi. You will enjoy delicious delicacy and experience the royal service of ancient China and be served like a royal family member!Cost: RMB350/pax with one soft drink

SHANGHAIYe Old Station RestaurantLocated in an old French monastery, this nostalgic restaurant is a must-try for history buffs. Book in advance to dine in one of the two traditional railway carriages once used to transport former empress Cixi and Sun Yat-Sen’s wife, Song Qingling. While you’re at it, sample the smoked fish and shredded crab tofu.

Dingxiang Garden RestaurantDingxiang Garden, one of the oldest and best preserved foreign-style houses which was a residence for a minister and his 7th wife. The restaurant inside the garden serves the best Shanghai cuisine with 1920 style.Cost: RMB350/pax with one soft drink

XI’ANDe Fa Chang Dumpling Restaurant Nestled in a residence for the famous concubine Ding Xiang, this restaurant–in-a mansion is often cited as one of the city’s bets for Shanghai cuisine. Dishes are noted for their elegant presentation and delicate southern flavors.

HANGZHOULou Wai Lou Restaurant Lou Wai Lou literally means a ‘building outside a building’, and is Hangzhou’s most famous restaurant, apparently with a history of more than 150 years. Situated at the foot of Gushan (Solitary Hill), Lou Wai Lou is perfect for tourists wanting a taste traditional Hangzhou cuisine and the beautiful scenery of West Lake.

GUILINTea Cuisine RestaurantThis restaurant emphasizes the Chinese tea culture. The tea ban-quet (cuisines cooking with tea) is popular among foreign guests as well as local people. Dishes served in this restaurant also melt the Guilin local culture. Each dish is titled with an interesting name that related to the famous landscape or scene in Guilin.


Reservation and PaymentReservations can be made through your travel agent, by mail or by fax with a reservation form and deposit payable to China Travel Service (USA), Inc. Payments may be made by check or by credit card. A signed credit card authorization form and copy of passport is required for credit card payment.DEPOSIT: $300 per person is required at time of reservation, either by check or credit card. Upon receipt of your deposit, an invoice will be forwarded to you as confirmation.FINAL PAYMENT: Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Occasionally pay-ment for air tickets will be required sooner, based on the ticketing deadline assigned by the airline. When a reservation is made less than 60 days prior to departure, full payment will be due upon confirmation of the reservation.RUSH FEE: Reservations made less than two weeks prior to departure will incur a Rush Fee of $75.CHANGE FEE: Changes made after reserva-tions are confirmed will incur a Change Fee of $75 plus any other airline/ hotel/ cruise line penalties apply.Tibet and Sichuan go to high altitudes, and we recommend those who are planning to travel to these areas consult with their doc-tor before departure, especially those with high blood pressure and heart conditions. There will be no refunds for early departure due to altitude sickness, and we therefore recommend the purchase of travel insurance for those planning to travel to these areas.InsuranceChina Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc. is pleased to provide our clients with our compre-hensive travel insurance plan. We strongly recommend the purchase of this plan to protect you and your travel investmentResponsibilityChina Travel Service (U.S.A.) Inc. acts only in the capacity of an agent for purveyors of transportation, sightseeing and hotel accommodation. All coupons, receipts and tickets issued by China Travel Service

(U.S.A.) Inc, are subject to the terms and conditions stipulated by the suppliers. China Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc. shall be exempt from any liability for loss or damage to property, injury of persons, accidents, delays, irregularities or other occurrences beyond its control. Every effort will be made to adhere to published itineraries. However, China Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc. reserves the right to alter any itinerary at any time based on local conditions, and will not be responsible for losses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances.Tour prices are subject to change. China Travel Service (U.S.A.) Inc. reserves the right to adjust the listed price at any time for any reason. However, we will not adjust prices once the tour has been confirmed and deposit has been received.Should weather or other unforeseen cir-cumstances cause a delay in transportation before the tour’s departure, China Travel Service (U.S.A.) Inc. reserves the right to postpone or cancel the tour, and any loss or additional expenses incurred shall be borne by the participants.Should political upheavals, bad weather conditions or the like arise, local agents conducting the tour reserve the right to al-ter the itinerary if necessary. Any additional expenses incurred shall be charged to the participants.Participants should strictly abide by the laws and regulations promulgated by the governments of the countries visited, including but not limited to Immigration and Customs Laws and Regulations. China Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc. will not be responsible for any and all penalties due to any regulations of the governments of the countries visited.To be valid, all complaints must be submit-ted within 30 days of the end of the tour.Participant is not allowed to change the confirmed itinerary, including transporta-tion, hotel, meal and sightseeing. Any extra charge or loss incurred due to such change will be borne by the participant.No refund shall be given for any portions of the package unused by the participant of his own accord.

Complaints and Arbitration If you have any complaints during your holi-day, please inform your local gu ide or our specified local representative or the suppli-ers immediately of the situation so that we may promptly attend to the matter. Failure to promptly notify us of your complaint may reduce or eliminate any compensa-tion that may be payable. In cases where a satisfactory remedy is not achieved, you must submit a written complaint to China Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc. within thirty days from the end of your tour. Complaints received by China Travel Service (U.S.A.) Inc. will be acted upon promptly and fairly within the terms of these conditions. Any controversy arising out of, or relating to this contract or any modification or extension thereof, including any claim for damages, or rescission or both, which cannot be settled amicably shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in San Francisco, California, U.S.A. in accordance with the rules obtain-ing to the American Arbitration Association. The parties, i.e. you and China Travel Service (U.S.A.) Inc. consent to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the State of Califor-nia, and of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, for all purposes in connection with the arbitra-tion. The parties consent that any process or motion or other application to either of said courts and any paper in connection with arbitration, may be served by certified mail, return receipt requested by personal service or in such other manner as may be permissible under the rules of the applica-ble court or arbitration tribunal, provided a reasonable time for appearance is allowed. The parties further agree that arbitration proceedings must be instituted within one year after the claimed breach occurred, and that the failure to institute arbitration pro-ceedings within such period shall constitute an absolute bar to the institution of any proceeding and a waiver of all claims.

Cancellation and Refund PolicyChina Travel Service (U.S.A.) Inc. reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to its departure for any reason. In the event of cancellation, China Travel Service (U.S.A.) Inc. will refund any deposits and/or payments prior to such cancellation.The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. In the event of cancellation by consumer or agent after confirmation of the booking, a cancellation fee will be accessed based on the following schedule: 60 days or more prior to departure $300.00 60 - 31 days prior to departure 30% of full tour fare30 - 07 days prior to departure 50% of full tour fare Less than 7 days prior to departure No refund

Additional penalties may apply for air, train, ferry or cruise ship tickets which have already been issued or for deposits paid to hotels during peak periods.All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by China Travel Service (U.S.A.) Inc. When a reservation is made through an agent, claims for refund must be made by the agent making the original booking and such claim must be made within 30 days of the termination of the tour.No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.


The United States Tour Operators Association

$1 Million Travelers Assistance ProgramChina Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc., as an Active

Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to

reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance

Program, the advance payments of China Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc. customers in the

unlikely event of China Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc. bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of

business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by China Travel Service

(U.S.A.), Inc. may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance

payments received by China Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc. Complete details of the USTOA

Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at

275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or by email

to [email protected] or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com.


古代中國與歐洲之間的陸上貿易通道, 在中國境內總長4000多公里, 沿途古跡眾多.As an ancient land-borne trade passage between China and Europe, the Silk Road covers a total length of more than 4,000 kilometers in China, and has numerous historical sites along the way.

Explore Beautiful China Along the Silk Road

Your Link to 5,000 Years of Civilization

Message from the MD

Dear Traveler:

A vacation with CTS Tours steeps you in China’s wealth of culture, history and natural marvels. China is an intriguing land that immerses you in 5,000 years of history and civilization while at the same time dazzling you with its ultramodern architecture. China also tempts you with its regional cuisines, enriches you with its one-of-a-kind experiences and awes you with its natural beauty. The trip of a lifetime awaits you in China.

China Travel Service (U.S.A.), an affiliate of China Travel Service (Holdings) Hong Kong Ltd., was founded in 1928 and now has over 300 offices in China as well as 20 offices in 16 counties around the world. China Travel Service (U.S.A.) was established in 1982, a full-service tour operator for the American market, specializing in China and Asia. We offer you extraordinary products with exceptional value, whatever your budget, interests or travel style. Designed for travel connoisseurs, the itineraries for our tour packages are planned so that you can experience China and Asia to the fullest.

Apart from the tours listed in this brochure, we also can design a customized itinerary or special interest tour to suit your personal needs anywhere in China. Please contact our destination specialists who will be dedicated to your needs.

Most of all, a vacation with CTS Tours enables you to discover the spirit of China and the unique cultures of Asia which will allow you to experience moments that create memories that will last forever.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Xie

Managing Director, China Travel Service (U.S.A.), Inc.

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