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Updated 5/21/04

Lakewood Elks Presents:

Extended 17 day Itinerary

"Best of China & Yangtze River Experience"

October 10 - 26, 2004

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$2870.00 per person*

*Double Occupancy - Plus Taxes
Add $850.00 for Single Supplement

*Does not include visa fees, air taxes, exit taxes, insurance, fuel surcharges, etc. These fees are subject to change at anytime.

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Price Includes:

Airfare to/from Denver including all Int'l & domestic air tickets
Transfers & sightseeing
Hotels & meals as itinerary indicated.
English speaking guide service
Shanghai acrobatic show
Beijing Duck Dinner
Xi'an dumpling banquet
Tang Dynasty Songs and Dances Show
Includes all noted meals: 42
AB = American Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner Window cabin on cruise

Price does not include:

Int'l & China domestic airport taxes
China Visa Fee & Petrol Surcharge
Fuel Surcharges, Exit taxes, Security fees, etc.*

Contact "Bang" Bengson, Elks Travel Chairman: 303-697-9376 for general inquires and member status

The City of Shanghai
(See Day 15 ~ Shanghai)

Cruise in a Small Riverboat Through
the Spectacular Lesser Gorges
(See Day 6 ~ River Cruise)

The Terra-Cotta Soldiers
(See Day 11 ~ XI'AN)

The Great Wall of China
(See Day 4 ~ BEIJING)

17 Day Extended Tour
"Best of China & Yangtze River Experience"

Day 1 SFO or LAX/BEIJING
Board Air China or Asiana Airlines’ wide cabin 747 jetliner for Beijing. Cross the Int’l Date Line and lose a day.
Day 2 ARRIVE BEIJING
Arrive in Beijing, capital of China, transfer to the five-star New Century Hotel or similar.
Day 3 BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, SummerPalace, Temple of Heaven.
Day 4 BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Full-day excursion to spectacular Great Wall and famous Ming Tombs. Enjoy Beijing Duck Banquet in the evening.
Day 5 BEIJING/WUHAN (AB, L, D)
Fly to Wuhan at the junction of the Han and Yangtze Rivers. Visit Yellow Crane Pavilion and the Museum before get on board the four-star "Yangtze Pearl" Cruiser approved by the National Tourism Administration of China, or similar class cruiser. (For M.S. Yangtze Pearl cruise information, please go to www.ccotc.com/e_ships104.html).

Day 6 YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
Sailing through the beautiful countryside for the day. On board activities include all kinds of lectures presented by your river guides. Enjoy a welcome cocktail party hosted by the captain.
Day 7 YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L,D)
Cruising to upper Yangtze and pass through the massive 230-foot high Gezhouba Dam at Yichang. Here the ship will pass through one of the three massive locks. Continue to sail pass the first of the Three Gorges, Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges. Our cruiser will then pass through the world largest, just newly completed five-stage Three Gorges Dam Lock. After then, take a short excursion to the world famous Dam site and the second of the Three Gorges -- Wu Gorge. Ship will dock for the night after arriving at town of Wushan.
Day 8 YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
This morning we will board smaller boats for a trip up the Daning River to the Three Lesser Gorges, a stunning area of dramatic hillsides, caves and lushes bamboo groves, or excursion to Shennong Stream. Our cruisers will then continue onto the last of the Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge.
Day 9 YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
Today we continue to cruise upstream to visit Shibaozhai on a shore excursion or visit the ancient city of Fengdu where we explore the local temples before returning on board for a farewell banquet.
Day 10 CHONGQING / XI'AN (B, L, D)
Our cruise concludes as we arrive in Chongqing, city tour and the Panda Zoo before transfer to the airport for a late afternoon flight to the ancient city of Xi'an if the boat arrives on time. Check into the four-star Xi'an Jianguo Hotel or similar.
Day 11 XI'AN (AB, L, D)
A full day tour recalls the glories of ancient Xi'an, as we visit the burial site of an incredible army of 8000 lifelike terra-cotta soldiers; Neolithic Banpo Village; majestic wild Goose Pagoda. Top off the day with Dumpling Dinner followed by Tang Dynasty Culture Show!
Day 12 XI'AN/HANGZHOU (AB,L, D)
Fly to Hangzhou. Check into the four-star Zhejiang Grand hotel or similar.
Day 13 HANGZHOU (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, proceed to the main tourist attraction in Hangzhou, the West Lake (Xi Hu). It is surrounded by hills dotted with pavilions and pagodas on three sides. Cruising on the West Lake will be relax for all the tourists. Proceed next to the Lingyin Temple (Temple of Soul’s Retreat). It is one of the ten most famous Buddhist monasteries in China. End today’s tour by visiting a Tea Production brigade.
Day 14 HANGZHOU/WUXI (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, take deluxe coach to Wuxi city, one of the principal ports along the Grand Canal. Today you will visit Lake Taihu, one of China’s five major freshwater lakes. This attraction is renowned for its magnificent waters, hills and harmonious beauty. Major scenic sports include Yuantouzhu (Turtle-Head Islet) Park, a well-known tourist resorts in China, and the famous Xihui Park. A visit to the clay figurine factory will end your trip in Wuxi. Check into at the four-star Picturesque hotel (Shan Ming Shui Xiu Hotel) or similar.
Day 15 WUXI/SUZHOU/SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, take deluxe coach to Suzhou. Tour Master’s of the Nets Garden, Old City Gate, Silk Factory or Embroidery Institute. Afternoon coach or train back to Shanghai. Check into the first-class Jinsha Hotel or similar.
Day 16 SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Today's sightseeing introduces the major attractions of the city, which includes Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden, the Museum of Art and History, and the Jade Buddha Temple. Acrobatic show at night.
Day 17 SHANGHAI/SFO or LAX (AB) Fly home on board Air China or Asiana Airlines’ wide cabin 747 jetliner.