All Gay China in Style Tour

ALL GAY CHINA IN STYLE TOUR

Where:	Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou - China
When:	April 18 to 27, 2009
	October 3 to 12, 2009
Clientele:	Men & Women Welcome

Join us as we travel through the Chinese Dynasty. We start our tour in Beijing in grandiose style where we walk along the Great Wall of China, visit the forbidden city, Tiananmen square and see Ming tombs. Then travel to Xian and witness a life size army of warriors that stand guard over an emperor's tomb. We complete our journey in Shanghai, one of the most modern cities in all of Asia.

Even with all the skyscrapers, we find history, wisdom and culture that embody this fascinating city. Taste some of the best tea in China and visit the famous water town of Xitang where the film Mission Impossible was filmed.

Highlights

Walk the Great Wall of China
Visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Ming Tombs
Witness the life size army of Terra Cotta Soldiers in Xian
Visit the modern city of Shanghai
All guiding and entrance fees included
Breakfasts daily / 8 Lunches / 8 dinners

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ITINERARY

Date	Description
Sat	Arrive in Beijing Arrive in the Beijing International Airport. Then transfer to your hotel. Try to arrive by 4pm today. This evening we will show you the secret place where during the stricter communist times, Chinese gay people once used to meet each other and not be recognized. We will also host a welcome banquet complete with Peking Duck! Meals: D.
Sun	Great Wall and Ming Tomb and Summer Palace A day you won't forget! Your full day tour includes The Great Wall of China, one of the world's architectural marvels. The Great Wall, this imposing ancient Chinese structure stretches over 6000km and is one of the 8 wonders of the world. We then visit the Ming Tombs, a total of 13 Imperial tombs from the Ming dynasty emperors and see how the ancient emperors used to plan for life after death. This afternoon, enjoy the Summer Palace, a complex of pavilions, temples and galleries situated on an immense man-made lake. This evening we head out to experience the current night life of Beijing including visits to local gay clubs. Meals: B, L, D.
Mon	Beijing Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Visit Tiananmen Square, the largest public plaza in the world and the Forbidden City, whose acres of splendid 15th Century halls and pavilions graced with imperial treasures now comprise the Palace Museum. You also visit the beautiful Temple of Heaven, possibly the most popular symbol of China. Then the whole afternoon free to explore the city on your own. Meals: B, L.
Tue	Beijing to Xian Transfer to the airport for our flight to Xian. Upon our arrival we'll walk on the ancient City Wall of Ming Dynasty, then see the grand Wild Goose Pagoda, then walk on the Bell and Drum Tower Square. Meals: B, L, D.
Wed	Xian We visit the ancient Terra Cotta Warriors Museum. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are one of the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China. Visit the over one thousand life-size terra cotta warriors which have been standing guard by the tomb of Qin Shi Huang for 2,000 years. This afternoon visit Huaqing Hot Springs. Meals: B, L, D.
Thu	Xian to Hangzhou Flight to Hangzhou. We then drive to a local tea plantation to enjoy some of the best green tea in china. This tea was named as Emperor Tea in the Qing dynasty. Meals: B, L, D.
Fri	Hanghzou to Suzhou This morning we depart Hangzhou and head towards Suzhou . On our way we stop at a very famous water town, Xitang. Once here you will understand why Mission Impossible III had chosen this location to shoot the movie. The drive will take us about two hours and once we arrive we will enjoy a fantastic cruise on the west lake, the most famous lake in Chinese fairy tale. We enjoy a full day tour to Suzhou today. In Suzhou, we visit one of the most famous private gardens "Master of nets garden" where we can feel luxurious life of the ancient families who resided here. China is known for their silk and we stop at a silk factory to learn about the famous trade that is appreciated the world over. Meals: B, L, D.
Sat	Suzhou to Shanghai We drive to Shanghai and visit the Chenghuang Miao (the old town of shanghai), the old Ming and Qing dynasty style house and old residential area will remind you of an ancient China town. To stand in the Shanghai Bund you will feel the development of China and be amazed of how modern the country (or at least Shanghai) is. At night enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River Meals: B, L, D.
Sun	Shanghai Morning tour visiting the Jade Budda Temple Jin Mao tower. We sail to the top of the Tower; the tallest building on mainland of China where we will stand on the top 88th floor of the building and enjoy one of the best views of the city of Shanghai. The afternoon is free to enjoy Shanghai on your own. We will host a farewell banquet for this tour. And this will give us one last opportunity to say farewell to our new travel friend. Meals: B, L, D.
Mon	Depart Home Our tour ends today after breakfast. You are free to make your return flight arrangements for anytime today. Alternatively, you may wish to join us on our extension to Hong Kong. Meals: B.

RATE

Price: $2,595 USD (April 2009) / $2,695 USD (October 2009) per person, double occupancy, land only.
Single Supplement: $750 USD.

Single Supplement: Not Required. We can match you with another traveler should you wish at no cost. Price includes: all accommodation in 5 star, gay friendly hotels, with private bath or shower; hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges; all activities as outlined in the itinerary; all meals as per itinerary; economy class air tickets between cities, the services of a tour escort throughout the trip; all ground transportation as per itinerary; entrance fees to all sites on itinerary. Not included: international airfare to/from China; airport transfers, passport & visa fees if applicable; personal travel and cancellation insurance; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; services of a personal nature like alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, laundry, telephone calls, faxes as well as customary tips to drivers and guides.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotels:
Jade Palace Hotel (5 stars), Beijing: The Jade Palace Hotel is a luxurious hotel, which opened its doors to guests in 1998. The Jade Palace Hotel provides its guests with comprehensive Internet services, connecting guests with the information highway. Exclusive ends with Internet access are laid in all the offices, guestrooms, the business center and other areas for guest use.
Xian Sheraton Hotel (5 stars), Xian: Sheraton Xian Hotel is in a central location near the Xi'an City wall and adjacent to the West Second Ring Road. Enjoy our serene surroundings even though we are only minutes away from the city center, the Xian Developing Zone of High Technology Industries, and just 45 minutes from Xian Xianyang International Airport. Relax with a swim in our indoor heated pools or by enjoying a massage. Spacious and comfortable, our 418 guest will keep you connected to home with wireless High Speed Internet Access and international direct dialing.
Suzhou Nanlin Hotel (5 stars), Suzhou
Hangzhou Grand Metropark Hotel (5 stars), Hangzhou: Grand Metropark Hotel Hangzhou boasts 380 guest rooms of all types. Decorated according to 5-star hotel standard. Each room is most tastefully and comfortably appointed.and offers free internet service to all housed guest.
Guang Dong Hotel (5 stars), Shangai:The hotel is a 26 stories building with 338 sets of room. The European-style rooms bring you the passion and romance, where the Japanese-style rooms remind you the tranquility found in nature. The completed business facilities, which include the business center, multi-function conference, ticket center and broad-band internet, make people feel relaxed and become more informative.

Visas:
Canadian and American passport holders are required to have visas to enter China for tourism purposes.

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to China but we recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date.

Currency and Money Issues:
It is very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout the country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted. Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling.