Summer Family Fun11-Day China Discovery Tour

50 S. Beretania Street, Suite C - 211B, Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: 951-9800Toll Free:1-877-951-3888

E-mail: info@airseatvl.comwww.airseatvl.com

Single Supp:

Price per person:

$ 2,488Incl: Tax & Fuel Charge

$ 650

Cities Covered: Shanghai, Suzhou & Beijing

Traveling Dates:

Jun 3 – 13, 2017(11 Days)

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Tour Package Includes

China

International Flight from Honolulu5* Deluxe Hotel Accommodations (based on double occupancy)Domestic Air from Shanghai to Beijing 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: • Lingering Garden • Grand Canal • Forbidden City • Great Wall • Temple of Heaven Admissions and 15 Meals included Special Meals: • Shanghai Dim Sum • Peking Duck • Buddhist Vegetarian Meal Entertainment Show: Chinese Acrobatic Show – ERA Shanghai Wild Animal Park & Panda ViewingSuzhou OR Shanghai Disneyland Park (Your Choice)Beijing Hutongs Tour with Rickshaw Ride

Great Wall

China is a sovereign state in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of over 1.35 billion. Covering approximately 9.6 million square kilometers, China is the world's second-largest country by land area and either the third or fourth-largest by total area. This summer, begin an exciting adventure in China with its 5,000-year-old civilization rich in cultural treasures.

The Bund

Shanghai Disneyland Park

Single Supp: $ 650

China is a sovereign state in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of over 1.35 billion. Covering approximately 9.6 million squarekilometers, China is the world's second-largest country by land area and either the third or fourth-largest by total area. This summer, begin an exciting adventure

Shanghai Disneyland Park

Grand Canal

Day 1-2**June 03-04 Honolulu – Shanghai We start our vacation by boarding an international flight bound for Shanghai, the most populous city in China. Due to its rapid growth in the last two decades, it has again become a global city, exerting influence over finance, commerce, fashion, and culture. Meals and snacks will be served on the plane.

Day 3**June 05 ShanghaiWe arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Beijing. An Air & Sea Travel representative will greet us and escort us to our hotel. After lunch, we can explore the city or enjoy free time and checking into our hotel.

Day 4**June 06 Shanghai (B, L, D)

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The Bund is the Landmark of Shanghai, with many historical buildings along the river. All these buildings were used for government organizations a few years back. Now, there are many restaurants, bars, clubs and boutiques in them. This morning, we will explore the Special Economic Zone of Pudong and walk along the East Side of Huangpu River with memorable views of the Bund and PuDong (the new financial district). Afterwards, we will visit the Oriental Pearl Tower (Second Ball), a TV tower that was the tallest structure in China from 1994–2007. It is classified as an AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. After enjoying our first Dim Sum Meal in China, we will visit the Bazaar or Open Market at the City God Temple. We can enjoy shopping for souvenirs or checking out food shops. After visit a Chinese Tea House, a Welcome Dinner is arranged for tonight.

Today’s highlight is Shanghai Wild Animal Park, the first national wild animal park established by the Shanghai Municipal Government. The park is divided into two areas: one for walking and one which is accessible only by bus. It is one of the AAAAA national visiting spots and has approximately 10,000 animals such as giraffes, zebras, antelopes, white rhinoceroses, nationally protected giant pandas, snub-nosed monkeys, and Chinese tigers. In the bus accessible area, a gentle giraffe elongates his neck and awaits us. We will see the cheetah, the fastest animal in the world with speeds up to 110 km per hour; African lion, the king of beasts; Clumsy bear begging for food from the passing buses; and Majestic tiger watching the passing buses. In the performance hall, we will be entertained by well trained animal actors. They have amazing skills and cooperate with each other. We can even see a tiger and lion on the same platform. The day ends with a Chinese Acrobatic Show, ERA. Their death-defying acrobatic acts are excellent and should top other shows you may have seen. This 90 minute show with extremely skillful performers is one of the must-do-things or highlights in Shanghai.

Today, based on your own interest, you can have a choice from two wonderful tours:

Day 5**June 07 Shanghai (B, D)

Day 6**June 08 Suzhou OR Shanghai Disneyland Park (B)

Today, we take a flight to Beijing, China’s capital for 3,000 years. An ancient city over 20 million people, Beijing is China’s third largest city and the heart of the nation’s government, economy, and culture. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel and

Day 7**June 09 Shanghai – Beijing (B, D)

*** Meet at the airport on June 3 for our midnight flight. ***

Option 1. Suzhou One Day Tour We will have a day trip to Suzhou. The city has over 2,500 years of rich history and relics of the past are abundant to this day. Upon arrival, we will visit the Lingering Garden, the best garden in Suzhou as well as one of the four most famous gardens in China. In 1997, this garden, along with other classical gardens in Suzhou, were recorded as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then we will take a Boat Ride to explore the Grand Canal which is second only to the Great Wall as an ancient Chinese engineering feat. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Because Suzhou is famous for its delicate and smooth silk and embroidery, we have arranged for a visit to a Silk Factory to learn about the process from silkworm chrysalis to fabric. Transfer back to Shanghai and stay overnight.

Option 2. Shanghai Disneyland Park Shanghai Disneyland Park is a theme park located in Pudong, Shanghai. As the sixth in the world and the second in China (after Hong Kong Disneyland), Shanghai Disneyland creates many records among the existing Disney parks. It has the tallest theme Castle – Enchanted Storybook Castle, the first garden-designed zone, and the first pirate-themed garden. It also combines movie figures with Chinese culture, like the Chinese Zodiac Murals in the Gardens of Imagination. Visitors can also enjoy classical musicals and stage plays, like Tarzan: Call of the Jungle, Frozen: A Sing-along Celebration, and the Lion King. Mickey's Storybook Express cruises through the six parks during the day. With inspiring music, the movie figures put on interesting performances on the street and give guests an unforgettable great time. Round triptransportation will be arranged. Admission is at your own expense.

This morning, we will walk around Tiananmen Square, probably the largest and most magnificent public square in the world. We will then explore the Forbidden City, the largest and most well-preserved imperial palace and also a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. This vast and exotic palace was brilliantly captured in the movie “The Last Emperor”. It was the seat of supreme power for over five centuries from 1416 to 1911. The Forbidden City with its landscaped gardens and numerous buildings with nearly 10,000 rooms containing furniture and works of art constitutes a priceless testimony to Chinese civilization during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today, we will have a meal at a special restaurant known for its Buddhist Vegetarian Meal: mock meats and seafood all cleverly created from variations of bean curd. Let’s give it a try. In the afternoon, we will visit the Temple of Heaven. It is widely regarded as the noblest example of religious architecture in all of China. This site is where emperors came to worship heaven for a bountiful harvest. The design shows that the heaven is high and the earth is low and reflects an ancient Chinese saying: 'the heaven is round and the earth is square'. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to a Fresh-Water Pearl Shop. Next stop is Wangfujing Street, a large shopping street with lots of restaurants. We may not be accustomed to the non-western style of shopping here, but it is fun to browse.

Today’s highlight is the fabled Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a massive defensive structure built to keep intruders out. China has many things to see, but the one great wonder is the Great Wall. We will learn about its construction 2,000 years ago, and examine first-hand one of the most scenic portions of its 5,500-mile length. The Great Wall is 25 feet tall, 15-30 feet wide and is the largest object ever made by humans. The view is awesome! We will see the exterior of two iconic venues of the 2008 Olympics – the "Bird's Nest" (Beijing National Stadium) and the "Water Cube" (National Aquatics Center) where American Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals. Then, we will visit a Jade Workshop where we will learn about Chinese jade culture. We get a glimpse into Beijing’s past by visiting the Hutongs (alleys formed by lines of siheyuan, traditional courtyard residences). The word "hutong" is Mongolian in origin, meaning a "water well". In olden times, digging new wells created new communities. Later it was referred to as narrow streets or lanes formed by quadrangles. A Traditional Rickshaw will take us into a Hutong, where we will visit a local family. We will also see a Guoguo Cricket Show that is definitely another experience worth seeing.

BeijingDay 8**June 10 (B, L, D)

Day 9**June 11 (B, L)Beijing

Beijing, China’s massive capital has a history stretching back 3 millennia. It’s known as much for its modern architecture as its ancient sites. Today, you can explore this ancient city and enjoy the free time on our own. Tonight, we will transfer to airport for our return flight home.

Day 10**June 12 (B)Beijing

Our flight to Honolulu leaves after midnight, ending our wonderful tour in China.We arrive at Honolulu on June 12 at approximately 5:30PM.

Day 11**June 13 Beijing – Honolulu

B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner

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*** Depart to airport at 10:00PM. Our flight leaves at 1:50 AM midnight on June 13.*** Hotel room is reserved until the 13rd, so we do not need to check out till late at night.

check in. Tonight’s dinner features China’s famous Peking Duck, a dish that has been prepared since the imperial era. The meat is prized for its thin, crisp skin, with authentic versions of the dish serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook. Ducks bred specially for this dish are slaughtered after 65 days and seasoned before being roasted. The meat, scallions, cucumbers, and a sweet bean sauce are wrapped in a thin pancake before eating it. Sometimes pickled radish and other sauces (like hoisin sauce) can be used. In 2012, The Huffington Post ranked Peking duck number 1 in its list of "10 Foods Around The World To Try Before You Die".

We wish you a safe journey and capture many wonderful memories to share with family and friends! ☺

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Within 70 days before departure, the cancellation fee will be as follow:** 69-31 days prior to departure, 50% of total price plus any other service fee caused from the cancellation;

** 30 days prior to departure or withdrawing during the tour shall be regarded as willingly giving up all rights concerned, 100% of total price, and request for other services as a substitute shall not be accepted.

CHECK OR CASH PAYMENT ONLY. A deposit of $350 per person is required at the time of application. The balance of payment is due 70 days prior to departure. In the event balance of payment is not made within the required time period, Air and Sea Travel Center reserves the right to cancel reservations and charge a cancellation fee. Written notice is required for any cancellation. $350 deposit is non-refundable if you cancel within 70 days before departure.

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Remarks:Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and include all airline taxes and feesEscorted tour with a minimum of 20 passengersLocal English speaking tour guide serviceAll transfers and sightseeing by air conditioned coachRefer to “General Condition of Air & Sea”We reserve the right to modify the itinerary to ensure smooth operationTips and gratuities are not included China Visa is not included, available at $180 for 10-year multiple entries (subject to government approval)Tour price is subject to change according to any airfare increase, increase in government taxes, additional fuel charges and fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currencyTour price includes fuel surcharge & government taxes and fees. The tour price shown is current at time of listing and pricing on Aug 10th, 2016

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