INDO – AMERICAN SENIORS ORGANIZATION OF NEW JERSEY (IASONJ) 665, Lincoln Highway (Route 27), Iselin, NJ 08830 PH. (732) 582-4638 FAX.1888-853-6970 E-mail:iasonj@yahoo.com www.iasonj.org Magic China, Macau with Hong Kong 17 Nights & 18 Day April 12 to April 29th & April 27th to May 13th & May 10th to May 27th Sept 6th to Sept 23rd & Sept 20th to Oct 7th Price: USD 3800 (Per Person) Day 01: Depart USA Day 02: Arrival Beijing: (D) On arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel by the local guide. After a good rest in a comfortable hotel in the evening we depart to the Indian restaurant for Dinner. Overnight in Beijing. Day 03: Beijing (B/L/D) Depart from hotel in the morning to visit the biggest public square in the world, Tian’anmen Square conquers you with its grandeur at the first sight. Then you are leaded to Forbidden City. It is the imperial palace for 24 emperors during Ming and Qing Dynasties and the biggest ancient architecture complex in the world. You walk in the museum to see with your eyes, to touch with your hands and fell with your hearts. In the afternoon, you continue your trip to Lama Temple, which architectural styles are unique in the fact that it combines Manchurian, Chinese, Tibetan, and Mongolian aspects. Everywhere a visitor turns, expansive details and bold patterns can be found to tease and tantalize the senses. Lunch and Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Day 04: Beijing (B/L/D) In the morning drive 75km to visit the Jade factory and Great Wall at Juyong pass, which is the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. It is very unbelievable that Chinese succeeded in building such a great architecture with simple tools in ancient time. You will have a short stop and take photos in Beijing Olympic Park, where you can see the outside view of the National Stadium-- Bird’s Nest and National Aquatics Center --Water Cube. Tea house will be followed after the sighseeing.Lunch at Local Chinese restaurant and Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Day 05: Beijing (B/L/D) After breakfast at hotel, you continue your trip to Summer Palace. Having the largest royal park and being well preserved, it was designated, in 1960 by the State Council, as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of China. Containing examples of the ancient arts, it also has graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions. After sightseeing, you will visit the Pearl Factory, you can prepared some gift for your family and friends. After lunch, you will shopping at Yaxiu market. Evening you will enjoy the Acrobatic show. Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurant. Day 06: Beijing /Xian (B/L/D) After breakfast, you will take super-fast train to Xian, Arrive Xian, have lunch at Indian restaurant, afternoon you will visit the little Goose Pagoda and enjoy your leisure time around the Bell&Drum Tower Square. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Day 07: Xian (B/L/D) Breakfast at hotel, then depart for a Full day tour with a visit to the China's Richest historic area, which is recognized by the UNESCO as the eighth wonder of the world, amazing Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors which very famous for the great underground army of the First Emperor of China, buried together with him 2200 years ago and discovered only in 1974. It is the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Then you will visit the Meitao Factory. The rest of day is free for leisure. Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurant. is Day 08: Xian/Guilin (B/L/D) Moring you will take flight to Guilin, Arrive Guilin, check in the hotel and have a rest.Afternoon you will visit the Reed Flute Cave, is named after a certain kind of reed grown near the carve gate, which is used for making a flute instrument. The natural beauty of a large amount of stalactites and stalagmites, with their endless variety of remarkable scenes in the cave could undoubtedly evoke breathless admiration from you. Thus, the cave is highly praised as the Huge Art Palace of the Nature. Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurant Day 09: Guilin (B/L/D) Breakfast at the hotel. Half day visit of Elephant Trunk Hill. It is a huge rock formation of an elephant by the confluence of the Yang and Li rivers, which looks as if its trunk, dipping into the water. After lunch time, Depart from your hotel in the morning and begin your Half River Cruise (2hours) which is the masterpiece of nature. The crystal water, picturesque mountains, peaceful farm field, hard-working fishermen and wondering water buffalos compose a poem of Guilin scenery and life. Under blue sky, your river boat is floating on the river, making you in an unreal dream. Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurant. Day 10: Guilin/Chongqing (B/L/D) Morning is free for leisure in Guilin. Transfer to airport for your flight to Chongqing in the afternoon. Have a visit of Chongqing Zoo; Drive to the pier to embark for your wonderful Yangtze River Cruise. Pizza dinner. Li the Day 11: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D) Depart from Chongqing in the morning. The first shore excursion of cruise occurs either at Fengdu, Shibaozhai or Wanzhou, which depends on local river conditions. Lunch and dinner Prepared by our chef on the cruiser. Day 12: Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D) Today pass Three Gorges namely Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, during which take an excursion through Daning River Lesser Three Gorges. In the evening, sail through the ship locks. Lunch and dinner Prepared by our chef on the cruiser. Day 13: Disembark, Yichang-Wuhan -Shanghai (B/L/D) Get off the cruise to visit Three Gorges Dam in the morning. Disembark and take the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, be transferred to the hotel to catch up on some rest. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Day 14: Shanghai (B/L/D) After breakfast, you will Visit a Buddhism shrine - Jade Buddha Temple, located in a crowd of Shanghai City. It is named for its two bejeweled white jade Buddha. Carved from a whole piece of white jade, the sitting jade Buddha statue is translucent with a solemn expression, displaying the excellent skill and extraordinary art of Chinese people. Yuyuan Garden has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all connected by corridors and passageways. Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurant Day 15: Shanghai (B/L/D) Today you will visit Zhujiajiao, Located in a suburb of Shanghai city, Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers, the little fan-shaped town glimmers like a bright pearl in the landscape of lakes and mountains. Endowed with another elegant name - 'Pearl Stream' - the little town is the best-preserved among the four ancient towns in Shanghai. After a wonderful trip today, you drive back to Shanghai, shopping at the bund, Nanjing road and TV Tower (2nd ball observation deck), which was completed on October 1, 1994. The tower has a height of 468 meters. With multi-functions of sightseeing, catering, shopping, amusement and accommodations, this tower has become the symbol of the city and a popular tourist attraction in Shanghai. Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurant. Day 16: Shanghai - Hong Kong – Macau (B/ D) Breakfast at the hotel. Get transferred to the airport to take our flight to Hong Kong, upon arrival we are transferred to the ferry port to board the express ferry to Macau. On arrival we are visit the City of Macau, later we visit the Venetian Casino. Dinner and return back to Hong Kong for overnight. Day 17: Hong Kong (B/ D) Today after breakfast we depart for a full day city tour to cover Victoria Peak, Aberdeen & the Repulse Bay. Later evening is free for last minute shopping. Dinner & overnight in Hong Kong. Day 18: Hong Kong - FLY OUT(B) After breakfast we are transferred to the airport to take our back home. Service Ends. 4N Beijing+2N Xian+2N Guilin+3N Cruise+3N Shanghai Hotels to be used: Beijing Xian Guilin Shanghai Hong Kong - Four Point Sheraton / Radisson Blu Days Hotel & Suite Xinxing Bravo hotel Grand Mercure Balong Regal Riverside Tour Cost: Including International Flights $ 3800.00 per person on Twin/ Triple sharing basis including Flights. $ 3800 + $ 1100 = $ 4900 Single Supplement Including Flights. Tour Cost: Without International Flights $ 2865.00 per person on Twin/ Triple sharing basis. $ 2865 + $ 1100 = 3965.00 Single Supplement. Tour Cost: Without Macau & Hong Kong $ 3465.00 per person on Twin/ Triple sharing basis including Flights. NON MEMBER SENIOR - USD 50.00 extra - NON-MEMBER (below 50 age) – USD 100.00 extra Price Includes: International Airfare Private transfers between airports/railway stations, hotels and all sightseeing spots as mentioned. Separated transfer will incur extra charges. Hotel accommodation based on two adults sharing one standard twin-bed room Daily Breakfast at hotel. One driver and one English-speaking guide on normal sightseeing activities in each destination. All First-Gate entrance fees to scenic spots as shown in the itinerary. Daily lunch and Dinner at Indian restaurant, lunch and dinner Prepared by our chef on the Cruiser. 2nd class super-fast train Beijing/Xian. Airfare Xian/Chongqing/Guilin, Yichang/shanghai. All Tips. ( Except for Chef recommended $ 10.00 per person for Cruise Portion Only) Price Excludes: Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee. Personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages. Travel insurance. Any items not specified in the plan. Taj Tours/ IASONJ will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. Visas: Mandatory Visa requirements cost listed below. $ 195.00 per person For your visa requirement, you may contact Mr.Amit Ajwani (Taj Tour)-732-404-9779 Visa Charges are extra, visas can be done by our office, a service fee for which will be charged in addition to visa fees. In can passengers need the passports to be mailed out to them then, the cost of postage to be borne by the passengers. April Dates: Departure 1 Flight Details: EWR/JFK HONG KONG - BEIJING EWR/JFK - 12 April, 2016 Departs - 29 April, 2016 Return. - BEIJING EWR/JFK - 27 April, 2016 Departs - 13 May, 2016 Return. - BEIJING EWR/JFK - 10 May, 2016 Departs - 27 May, 2016 Return. - BEIJING EWR/JFK - 06 September, 2016 - 23 September, 2016 Departs Return. - BEIJING EWR/JFK - 20 September, 2016 - 07 October , 2016 Departs Return. Departure 2 Flight Details: EWR/JFK HONG KONG May Dates: EWR/JFK HONG KONG September Dates: Departure 1 EWR/JFK HONG KONG Departure 2 EWR/JFK HONG KONG Cancellation Policy : $ 300 .00 per person if Cancelled - 1Month before the tour 50% Per person cancellation - If Cancelled between 14 Days - 30 Days 75 % Per person cancellation - If cancelled between 7- 14 Days 100% Cancellation if cancelled less than 7 Days Please note: If the flights are from JFK free shuttle transfer will be provided from Oak Tree Road. Surcharge will be charged for Visas for Passengers out of the Tri State area.