China
includes: Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou
Minimum 15 travelers required
Dates:
April 2 – April 11, 2017
Tour Package Includes:
● Roundtrip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & Tax
● 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations
● 3 meals each day
● Deluxe bus tours
● Fluent English-speaking tour guides
● Entrance fees for attractions
The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce is offering a unique opportunity to experience the Chinese culture, history and business.
Through a partnership with Citslinc, International, the Chamber is offering a cost effective trip to China on April 2-111, 2017.
The trip includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou with opportunities to visit historic sites like the Great Wall of China and Tian An Men Square. There is also an opportunity to visit with a local Chinese business. The meeting is optional and requires filling out an inquiry form indicating what type of business or industry you are interested in learning more about.
“This is an excellent opportunity to be introduced to the China. It’s extremely affordable and includes visits to major cities, various economic zones and major historical sites,” said Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce Business Manager Chris Rasmussen.
The trip includes airfare from SeaTac, hotel accommodations at 4 & 5 star hotels, three full meals a day, and professional drivers and tour operators. The cost is $2,099.
Some of the highlights include visiting the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, and The Bund.
We hope you will be able to join us on this adventure!
Day 1 4/2 Seattle/Beijing
Check in at Seattle International Airport for an afternoon flight by 2:00pm to Beijing. Your adventure begins as you fly trans-Pacific aboard a wide cabin jetliner. Cross the International Dateline.
Day 2 4/3 Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the Capital of China at 4:55pm. You will be met by your local tour guide at the airport. Transfer to the hotel after dinner.
Day 3 4/4 Beijing
Sightseeing includes the Tian An Men Square, the largest square in the world; the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, home of 24 emperors with a total space of 9,999 rooms. Visit the Pearl Market. The Summer Palace, known for many significance such as the Long Corridor with painted gallery, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, Seventeen- Arch Bridge and Marble Boat. Peking Roast Duck dinner is arranged.
Day 4 4/5 Beijing
Visit the 2008 Beijing Olympic venues for the outside views of National Stadium the Bird’s Nest and the
National Aquatic Center. Continue the tour to the Great Wall. En route visit the Jade Factory. The Great Wall, the 4,000- mile long and 2,000 years old construction is said to be the only man-made structure visible by naked eye from the moon. Visit one of the Ming tombs, one of 13 Ming Emperors’ Tombs is fully excavated and open for exploration.
Day 5 4/6 Beijing
Morning sightseeing to the Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 A.D., where the emperors prayed to the heaven for a
good harvest. Afternoon visit to the Lama Temple of the religion of Lamaism.
Day 6 4/7 Beijing/Shanghai/Suzhou
Flight to Shanghai then take a bus riding to Suzhou. Afternoon sightseeing to the Tiger Hill.
Day 7 4/8 Suzhou/Hangzhou
Morning visit Suzhou Silk factory. Continue the tour with the centuries old Lingering Garden. Afternoon visit to the National Embroidery Institute to see silk embroidery, an important local craft with 1,000 years history. Take a bus riding to Hangzhou.
Day 8 4/9 Hangzhou/Shanghai
In the morning have a boat ride on West Lake with relaxing stopover at jewel-like pagodas. Visit the Longjing
Green Tea Plantation. The centuries old Lingyin Temple, with the main feature of the 64.3 ft-high camphor-wood
carved Buddha. Continue the bus journey to Shanghai.
Day 9 4/10 Shanghai
The Bund, a famous waterfront park. Visit the Shanghai Silk Rug Factory. Afternoon enjoy the Yu Garden, a maze
of marvelous pavilions, ponds, rocky works and over arching trees. Free time exploration of the old town bazaar. Visit the Pudong District.
Day 10 4/11 Shanghai/Beijing/Seattle
Take the morning flight to transit at Beijing then Seattle where you will arrive at 12:05pm on the same day.
TOUR PRICE:
Per person in double sharing room:
USD $2,099
Single Supplement:
USD $500
Accommodation will be provided on a twin sharing basis
Add $500 for single occupancy
$100 Additional for Non-Membership
Add $6,000 to fly Business Class
Add $200 to take Terra-Cotta Warriors Itinerary
All tour attractions on itinerary included
Airport tax and air fuel surcharge included
Post Departure Travel insurance included