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Essence of China 11 Days

Walk on the Great Wall—the Eighth Wonder of the World

Unfold the mystery of the Forbidden City and wander in the Emper-ors’ Garden in Beijing

Amaze at the 289ft high Buddha statue in Wuxi

Sightsee the world class Chinese Garden in Suzhou Follow the delicate water canals in Tongli

Sit by the tranquil legendary West Lake in Hangzhou

And immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Shanghai….

BEIJING·HANGZHOU·SUZHOU·WUXI·SHANGHAI

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DAY 1 Canada Beijing AC31 14:55-16:05 Start your trip of a lifetime by taking the flight from Canada to Beijing. DAY 2 Arrive Beijing Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Your tour guide will greet you at the airport and then transfer to your deluxe hotel for a rest. DAY 3 Beijing New Century Grand Hotel (5) or Similar Following breakfast, you will start your tour from the largest public square in the world - the Tiananmen Square, and then enter the Forbidden City, home of Chi-nese emperors for more than 500 years. In the afternoon, you will visit the harmoni-ous Temple of Heaven, one of the best examples of Ming Dynasty architecture in China. Welcome dinner, feast on the emperor’s cuisine - The Beijing Roast Duck Banquet will be arranged at a leading city restaurant. You have the option to join the Chinese martial art show—” The Legend of Kung Fu” tonight. DAY 4 Beijing New Century Grand Hotel (5) or Similar An unforgettable outing includes a walking to the wondrous Great Wall, at Juyong guan, where you will have the chance to climb a portion of this 3,700-mile vista and marvel. Then you’ll have an opportunity to shop at the largest Jade Center of Asia and Cloisonné Factory. In the afternoon, visit the Ming Tomb and walk through the Sacrificed Way features the giant animal sculptures group. Back to city, enjoy outside view of the Bird’s Nests and Water Cube. After dinner, cap off the day by attending an energetic performance of Acrobatic Show. DAY 5 Beijing New Century Grand Hotel (5) or Similar In the morning, tour the exquisite Summer Palace, the largest ancient preserved garden in China followed by a shopping visit to the renowned Chinese Herbal Insti-tute. After lunch, free to explore the city by yourself or join our optional Experience the Hutong Life tour at your own expense. DAY 6 Beijing ShanghaiHangzhou Braim Canal Hotel (5) or Similar After breakfast, fly to shanghai and transfer to Hangzhou by deluxe motor coach, With a history of 2200 years, scenic Hangzhou has often been referred to as "Paradise on Earth" by Chinese poets and writers. A refreshing cruise on serene West Lake is followed by Dragon Well Tea Plantation where the much treasured Chinese green tea is made.

DAY 7 Hangzhou Wuxi Xizhou Garden (5) or Similar After breakfast, travel to Wuxi, one of the oldest cities in China with more than 3,000 years history. Upon arrival, visit Lake Tai, where you can enjoy the beautiful view of Wuxi. Then visit the Lingshan Grand Buddha and one of the largest fresh water pearl exhibition in the country. Enjoy the famous “Sweet & Sour Ribs” for dinner. DAY 8 Wuxi Suzhou Gusu Tower Hotel (5) or Similar Travel by coach to Suzhou, a city which has been praised as “Paradise on Earth” and “Garden City” since ancient times. Visit the Master of the Nets Garden, which is among the finest gardens in China. It demonstrates Chinese garden designers' adept skills for synthesizing art, nature, and architecture to create unique metaphysi-cal masterpieces. Later visit a silk factory and witness how silk is produced. DAY 9 Suzhou Shanghai Minya Hotel (5) or Similar In the morning travel by coach to Shanghai – the largest commercial and financial center in China. Stroll along the bustling Nanjing Road, one of the world's busiest shopping streets and the famous Bund, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. Then visit the Yu Garden. After dinner you may join an optional tour, a night cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expense. DAY 10 Shanghai Minya Hotel (5) or Similar In the morning, you will make a visit the Shanghai Museum. There you will find artifacts that span the length of China’s history, and enliven its cultural traditions. The rest of the day is at leisure. Exploring China's most dynamic city on your own has never been easier. DAY 11 Shanghai Canada AC88 17:10-18:55 After breakfast we transfer to the airport to board return flight. Cross the Internation-al Date Line and arrive home the same day.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Special Banquet

Package Price Single

Supplement

Chamber member & immediate family $2,279 $500

Non-chamber member $2,529 $500

Package Price include：·Air Canada direct flight in economy class·Domestic flights in economy class ·Airport taxes and fuel surcharge - Deluxe hotel accommodation ·Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner as indicated · Guided sightseeing tours as indicated ·All entrance fees as program·Professional English-speaking tour guide· All transfers and transportation with A/C bus·Accidental Insurance in China

Package Price Not include：·Gratuity for tour guide ,driver ($100/passenger total)·China Visa fee · Any personal expenditure · Medical and Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance·Anything not listed on the itinerary

All prices are in CAD dollars and are based on the tariff and rates of currency exchange at 1CAD:6.2CNY. These rates are subjects to change as deemed necessary and fare by travel agency without prior notices. All taxes and surcharges associated with airline tickets are subject to change at any time during the year. Clients are responsible for such extra changes should they occurs before full payments are received by travel agency.

Tour operator reserve the right to adjust itinerary and to substitute hotels in similar standard if the listed hotels are not available.

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Join Simcoe Chamber of Commerce to the exceptional trip to ...

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April 14—April 24, 2013

Presented by:

Featherstone Travel Plus

95 Queensway W., Simcoe, Ontario

N3Y 2M8 Tel: 519 426-4015 Fax: 519 426-9499

Email: john@featherstonetravel.com

Yvonne Di Pietro General Manager

Office: (519) 426-5867 Fax: (519) 428-7718

Email: ivana@simcoechamber.on.ca

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