classical highlights of china

$5,195
Single Supplement
$1,450
Tibet Pre-Tour Extension
$2,495
Single Supplement
$
790
Hong Kong Post-Tour Extension
$2,090
Single Supplement
$
790
F ABU LOUS D IN ING
Round-trip International Air available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly
at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected].
Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines
China today arguably produces the finest
cuisine in the world. Given the
Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and
available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email [email protected].
Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertainment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • One playtime session with the panda cubs (valued at $800 per person
based on 2013 rates) • Chinese airport taxes • Airport transfers and porterage (for those purchasing the recommended
group flights) • All group air and ground transportation within China • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides •
China Advocates’ national tour director (with a minimum of 10 participants) • San Diego Zoo host on the main tourwith a minimum of 15 participants • San Diego Zoo host on the Tibet Extension with a minimum of 10 participants •
Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour
Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to national tour director • Gratuities on extensions
• Airport transfers and porterage (if not on group flight) • Visa processing • Meals not included in the tour • Excess
baggage charges • Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature
For more information, please contact China Advocates at toll-free 888-333-2585,
locally at 415-334-4505 or email [email protected].
country’s stratospheric economic rise
and the emergence of a fun-loving
middle class, the special dining
experience is prized in Chinese society more than ever before. A good time in China
means nothing if not “to eat well.”
The enjoyment of good food will prove to be one of this family tour’s recurring
themes. Fine dining certainly makes for a happy occasion, but in China, it means
much more. Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China’s
astounding culinary traditions. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine,
Tour Reservation Form
and this means the direct way of experiencing a region is through tasting its food.
San Diego Zoo’s WorldWide Tours TM
Classical Highlights of China July 1-12, 2014
Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please make
checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due April 1, 2014.
Name/s ________________________________________________ Birth date ________________
Name/s ________________________________________________ Birth date ________________
In the Middle Kingdom, food unlocks the subtlety and richness of culture.
Since your tour passes through much of the country, you’ll have ample
opportunity to discover each region’s culinary specialty. And given Chinese
creativity, it is unlikely you’ll eat any one dish twice! One after another, dishes
brought to your table will surprise you
by their uniqueness. The enjoyment of
“food as culture” will be part and parcel
Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ ZIP __________
Home/Office ____________________________ Cell ___________________________________
Email _______________________________________ Relation____________________________
Optional Extensions:
Accommodations:
Bedding Request:
Tibet Pre-Tour Trip
Single
Hong Kong Post-Tour Trip
I need assistance in securing a roommate
Double
(I understand that if a roommate cannot be secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).)
One Bed
Two Beds
Smoking
Nonsmoking
I/We understand that, by signing below, I/we acknowledge that the Responsibilities and Conditions
section of this brochure has been read and accepted.
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______________________________________________________
Exp. Date ______CVV Code______ (Credit card payment is for deposit only. Balance must be paid by check.)
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Please fax or mail Reservation Form, with deposit, to:
Ch i n a Adv o cat es
2 3 3 9 Ocean Av e • San Fran ci s co , CA • 9 4 1 2 7
t el : 8 8 8 -3 3 3 -2 5 8 5 • fax : 4 1 5 -8 4 1 -1 7 9 0
you’ll enjoy visiting:
of your China experience. Here are just
some of the fine eating establishments
§ In BEIJING, dine at China Lounge, recognized as a premier location for the
fabled Chinese delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals in their
courtyard home in Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not be produced by
five star kitchens. § And Xiaolongpu at the foot of the Great Wall showcases
farmers’ fresh produce and hearty foods, particularly braised meats, conducive to the
northern climate and rugged terrain.
W EL CO ME
Dear Friends of the San Diego Zoo,
TO
C HINA
We are excited to offer a tour to China in 2014 that will provide our participants with the ultimate giant panda experience. We are visiting two giant
panda breeding centers: one in Chengdu and the other two hours southwest of Chengdu in Bifengxia. After the 2008 earthquake damaged the
Giant Panda Breed ing Center in the Wolong Pand a Reserve, most of the
Center’s pandas—nearly 80 animals—were transferred to a satellite facility in Bifengxia. During your visit to Bifengxia, you will see our precious
Hua Mei—the female panda born at the San Diego Zoo in 1999—as well
as three other San Diego Zoo-born pandas: Mei Sheng, Su Lin, and Zhen
Zhen. You will also meet the panda cubs born in the summer of 2013, who
will charm you with their playful antics. In addition, you will learn about
the collaborative giant pand a conservation efforts by the San Diego Zoo,
our U.S. partners, and our Chinese colleagues.
This year’s itinerary will also include a visit to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Shanghai, as well as a Yangzi River cruise. A San
Diego Zoo escort will accompany you on your journey, along with a national guide from China.
We cordially invite you to join us on this special adventure. Space is
limited to 25 travelers, so your early reservation is encouraged. With spectacular scenery, fascinating historical landmarks, friendly people, and, of
course, the end earing giant pandas, your magical memories from your
journey to China will be treasured forever.
Sincerely,
Amy Parrott
Director, WorldWild Tours TM
San Diego Zoo Global
Some aspects of this tour may not be appropriate
for travelers with health concerns or disabilities.
Tourist travel in China can be extremely strenuous
and may be especially debilitating to someone in
poor health. Tours often involve walking long
distances and up steep hills. China lacks handicapped-accessible facilities. Please consult with
China Advocates if you have any special needs or
concerns.
C LASSICAL H IG HLIGHT S
P A NDAS & W ILDL IFE P AR K
CONDITIONS
RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the terms
and conditions mentioned in these sections. A
contract has been entered into as soon as your
booking is received and accepted. To confirm the
reservation, a deposit of $700 per person is
required. Credit card payment is accepted for
the deposit only. Final balance must be paid by
check.
GROUP AIR: A recommended group flight is
available through AirTreks. This flight will include
airport transfers on both arrival and departure. This
flight is subject to availability and prices may vary
depending on time of purchase.
AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based on
each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these
policies before purchasing air via Airtreks. China
Advocates, Inc. and San Diego Zoo Global are not
responsible for any penalties incurred due to air
changes or cancellations.
CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until it
is received in writing by the office of China
Advocates. Cancellation penalties are based on
the date of receipt of written notice and are as
follows: 91 or more days prior to departure, a
cancellation fee of $500 per person is retained; 90-46
days prior to departure, $1,500 per person; 45-31
days prior to departure, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days
prior to departure, no refund is made.
Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, hotel
and cruise ship room upgrades, tour extensions, and any
special arrangements, are as follows: 50-31 days prior to
departure, 25% of cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to
departure, no refund is made.
RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates, Inc. and San Diego
Zoo Global act only as agents for the various carriers for
which tickets are provided and assume no responsibility
or liability in connection with the service of any train,
vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor vehicle or other
conveyance which may be used either wholly or in part, in
the performance of their duty to the passenger. Neither
will they be responsible for any act, error, or omission or
for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which
may be occasioned by a reason of any defect in any
vehicles, or through neglect or default of any company or
person engaged in conveying the passenger, or for any
hotel proprietor, hotel service or restaurant, or for any
other person engaged in carrying out the purpose for
OF
WITH
C HINA
Y A NGZ I R IVER C RUI SE
P.O. Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112 - 0551
Main Tour, Double Occupancy
TRAVEL IN CHINA
The schedule will be demanding with moderate
physical activity. Travel in China requires good
physical condition and health (special needs must
be arranged for in advance and may result in
additional costs), a spirit of adventure, a flexible
attitude, and a sense of humor. The itinerary is
subject to change and modification. Every effort
will be made to carry out the program as planned,
but alterations may still occur. Participants should
be aware that no refunds will be made as a result of
unforeseen changes, modifications, or delays.
Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
San Diego, CA
Permit No. 410
T OU R C OS T
• Rates are per person and do not include international air:
which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event it
becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or wellbeing of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever, to
alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be
made without penalty to the operators. The right is
reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions
warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers
as members for the tours. In such instances, full or equitable amounts will be refunded. Refunds for unused carrier tickets may be only in accordance with the regulations
of the carrier. (CST 2064278-40.) Registration as a seller
of travel does not constitute approval by the State of
California. All legal questions will be settled within the
jurisdiction of the County of San Francisco, California.
VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that
is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the
tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas.
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended
and available. You will receive travel insurance information once you are confirmed on the program.
Itinerary is subject to modification.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
§ In CHENGDU, sample Sichuan cuisine with a modern twist at Baguobuyi
Restaurant. You’ll be astounded by Sichuan culture as Sichuan Opera performers
wow you with their Bian Lian (changing masks) skills over the course of dinner.
§ In SHANGHAI, Lv Bo Lang delights in food presentation and a masterful
harmony of color, fragrance, and flavor.
§ Xi Family Garden Restaurant is often
cited as one of the city’s best choices for
Shanghai cuisine and delicate, sweet
tastes.
July 1 - 12, 2014
B EIJING • C HENGDU • B IFENGXIA • C HONGQING • YANGZI R IVER
• Y ICHANG • S HANGHAI
$5,195
Single Supplement
$1,450
Tibet Pre-Tour Extension
$2,495
Single Supplement
$
790
Hong Kong Post-Tour Extension
$2,090
Single Supplement
$
790
F ABU LOUS D IN ING
Round-trip International Air available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly
at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected].
Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines
China today arguably produces the finest
cuisine in the world. Given the
Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and
available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email [email protected].
Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertainment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • One playtime session with the panda cubs (valued at $800 per person
based on 2013 rates) • Chinese airport taxes • Airport transfers and porterage (for those purchasing the recommended
group flights) • All group air and ground transportation within China • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides •
China Advocates’ national tour director (with a minimum of 10 participants) • San Diego Zoo host on the main tourwith a minimum of 15 participants • San Diego Zoo host on the Tibet Extension with a minimum of 10 participants •
Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour
Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to national tour director • Gratuities on extensions
• Airport transfers and porterage (if not on group flight) • Visa processing • Meals not included in the tour • Excess
baggage charges • Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature
For more information, please contact China Advocates at toll-free 888-333-2585,
locally at 415-334-4505 or email [email protected].
country’s stratospheric economic rise
and the emergence of a fun-loving
middle class, the special dining
experience is prized in Chinese society more than ever before. A good time in China
means nothing if not “to eat well.”
The enjoyment of good food will prove to be one of this family tour’s recurring
themes. Fine dining certainly makes for a happy occasion, but in China, it means
much more. Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China’s
astounding culinary traditions. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine,
Tour Reservation Form
and this means the direct way of experiencing a region is through tasting its food.
San Diego Zoo’s WorldWide Tours TM
Classical Highlights of China July 1-12, 2014
Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please make
checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due April 1, 2014.
Name/s ________________________________________________ Birth date ________________
Name/s ________________________________________________ Birth date ________________
In the Middle Kingdom, food unlocks the subtlety and richness of culture.
Since your tour passes through much of the country, you’ll have ample
opportunity to discover each region’s culinary specialty. And given Chinese
creativity, it is unlikely you’ll eat any one dish twice! One after another, dishes
brought to your table will surprise you
by their uniqueness. The enjoyment of
“food as culture” will be part and parcel
Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ ZIP __________
Home/Office ____________________________ Cell ___________________________________
Email _______________________________________ Relation____________________________
Optional Extensions:
Accommodations:
Bedding Request:
Tibet Pre-Tour Trip
Single
Hong Kong Post-Tour Trip
I need assistance in securing a roommate
Double
(I understand that if a roommate cannot be secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).)
One Bed
Two Beds
Smoking
Nonsmoking
I/We understand that, by signing below, I/we acknowledge that the Responsibilities and Conditions
section of this brochure has been read and accepted.
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______________________________________________________
Exp. Date ______CVV Code______ (Credit card payment is for deposit only. Balance must be paid by check.)
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Please fax or mail Reservation Form, with deposit, to:
Ch i n a Adv o cat es
2 3 3 9 Ocean Av e • San Fran ci s co , CA • 9 4 1 2 7
t el : 8 8 8 -3 3 3 -2 5 8 5 • fax : 4 1 5 -8 4 1 -1 7 9 0
you’ll enjoy visiting:
of your China experience. Here are just
some of the fine eating establishments
§ In BEIJING, dine at China Lounge, recognized as a premier location for the
fabled Chinese delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals in their
courtyard home in Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not be produced by
five star kitchens. § And Xiaolongpu at the foot of the Great Wall showcases
farmers’ fresh produce and hearty foods, particularly braised meats, conducive to the
northern climate and rugged terrain.
§ In CHENGDU, sample Sichuan cuisine with a modern twist at Baguobuyi
Restaurant. You’ll be astounded by Sichuan culture as Sichuan Opera performers
wow you with their Bian Lian (changing masks) skills over the course of dinner.
§ In SHANGHAI, Lv Bo Lang delights in food presentation and a masterful
harmony of color, fragrance, and flavor.
§ Xi Family Garden Restaurant is often
cited as one of the city’s best choices for
Shanghai cuisine and delicate, sweet
tastes.
W EL CO ME
Dear Friends of the San Diego Zoo,
TO
C HINA
We are excited to offer a tour to China in 2014 that will provide our participants with
the ultimate giant panda experience. We are visiting two giant panda breeding centers:
one in Chengdu and the other two hours southwest of Chengdu in Bifengxia. After the
2008 earthquake damaged the Giant Panda Breeding Center in the Wolong Panda
Reserve, most of the Center’s pandas—nearly 80 animals—were transferred to a
satellite facility in Bifengxia. During your visit to Bifengxia, you will see our precious
Hua Mei—the female panda born at the San Diego Zoo in 1999—as well as three other
San Diego Zoo-born pandas: Mei Sheng, Su Lin, and Zhen Zhen. You will also meet the
panda cubs born in the summer of 2013, who will charm you with their playful antics.
In addition, you will learn about the collaborative giant panda conservation efforts by
the San Diego Zoo, our U.S. partners, and our Chinese colleagues.
This year’s itinerary will also include a visit to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu,
Chongqing, and Shanghai, as well as a Yangzi River cruise. A San Diego Zoo escort
will accompany you on your journey, along with a national guide from China.
We cordially invite you to join us on this special adventure. Space is limited to 25
travelers, so your early reservation is encouraged. With spectacular scenery,
fascinating historical landmarks, friendly people, and, of course, the endearing giant
pandas, your magical memories from your journey to China will be treasured forever.
Sincerely,
Amy Parrott
Director, WorldWild Tours TM
San Diego Zoo Global
S A N D IEG O Z OO E SC ORT : C YNTH IA T UOM I
Cy nthi a Tuo mi , research and stewardship manager
for the Development Department, is an avid world
traveler whose adventures have extended from the
summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro to Budapest’s underground
network of caves. She has lived in London and has
traveled extensively throughout Europe. She has also
enjoyed wildlife preserves in Tanzania, historical
sites in Beijing, scuba in Fiji and the Dominican
Republic, and has spent two months exploring the east coast of Australia.
Cynthia is a San Diego native who has been frequenting the San Diego Zoo since
she was an infant. She has worked in San Diego’s nonprofit community for the
past 12 years, and her passion for wildlife and conservation led her to join the
Zoo’s team in 2011. Since then she has helped generate support for Australia
Outback at the Zoo, Tiger Trail at the Safari Park, and conservation efforts at the
Institute for Conservation Research. She is a former competitive snowboarder who
loves art and culture, backpacking, biking, hiking, cooking, and gardening.
Cynthia is looking forward to returning to China as your escort and ensuring that
your visit is one that you will remember for a lifetime!
Some aspects of this tour may not be appropriate
for travelers with health concerns or disabilities.
Tourist travel in China can be extremely strenuous
and may be especially debilitating to someone in
poor health. Tours often involve walking long
distances and up steep hills. China lacks handicapped-accessible facilities. Please consult with
China Advocates if you have any special needs or
concerns.
C LASSICAL H IG HLIGHT S
P A NDAS & W ILDL IFE P AR K
CONDITIONS
RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the terms
and conditions mentioned in these sections. A
contract has been entered into as soon as your
booking is received and accepted. To confirm the
reservation, a deposit of $700 per person is
required. Credit card payment is accepted for
the deposit only. Final balance must be paid by
check.
GROUP AIR: A recommended group flight is
available through AirTreks. This flight will include
airport transfers on both arrival and departure. This
flight is subject to availability and prices may vary
depending on time of purchase.
AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based on
each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these
policies before purchasing air via Airtreks. China
Advocates, Inc. and San Diego Zoo Global are not
responsible for any penalties incurred due to air
changes or cancellations.
CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until it
is received in writing by the office of China
Advocates. Cancellation penalties are based on
the date of receipt of written notice and are as
follows: 91 or more days prior to departure, a
cancellation fee of $500 per person is retained; 90-46
days prior to departure, $1,500 per person; 45-31
days prior to departure, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days
prior to departure, no refund is made.
Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, hotel
and cruise ship room upgrades, tour extensions, and any
special arrangements, are as follows: 50-31 days prior to
departure, 25% of cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to
departure, no refund is made.
RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates, Inc. and San Diego
Zoo Global act only as agents for the various carriers for
which tickets are provided and assume no responsibility
or liability in connection with the service of any train,
vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor vehicle or other
conveyance which may be used either wholly or in part, in
the performance of their duty to the passenger. Neither
will they be responsible for any act, error, or omission or
for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which
may be occasioned by a reason of any defect in any
vehicles, or through neglect or default of any company or
person engaged in conveying the passenger, or for any
hotel proprietor, hotel service or restaurant, or for any
other person engaged in carrying out the purpose for
OF
WITH
C HINA
Y A NGZ I R IVER C RUI SE
P.O. Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112 - 0551
Main Tour, Double Occupancy
TRAVEL IN CHINA
The schedule will be demanding with moderate
physical activity. Travel in China requires good
physical condition and health (special needs must
be arranged for in advance and may result in
additional costs), a spirit of adventure, a flexible
attitude, and a sense of humor. The itinerary is
subject to change and modification. Every effort
will be made to carry out the program as planned,
but alterations may still occur. Participants should
be aware that no refunds will be made as a result of
unforeseen changes, modifications, or delays.
Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
San Diego, CA
Permit No. 410
T OU R C OS T
• Rates are per person and do not include international air:
which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event it
becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or wellbeing of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever, to
alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be
made without penalty to the operators. The right is
reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions
warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers
as members for the tours. In such instances, full or equitable amounts will be refunded. Refunds for unused carrier tickets may be only in accordance with the regulations
of the carrier. (CST 2064278-40.) Registration as a seller
of travel does not constitute approval by the State of
California. All legal questions will be settled within the
jurisdiction of the County of San Francisco, California.
VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that
is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the
tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas.
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended
and available. You will receive travel insurance information once you are confirmed on the program.
Itinerary is subject to modification.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
July 1 - 12, 2014
B EIJING • C HENGDU • B IFENGXIA • C HONGQING • YANGZI R IVER
• Y ICHANG • S HANGHAI
$5,195
Single Supplement
$1,450
Tibet Pre-Tour Extension
$2,495
Single Supplement
$
790
Hong Kong Post-Tour Extension
$2,090
Single Supplement
$
790
F ABU LOUS D IN ING
Round-trip International Air available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly
at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected].
Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines
China today arguably produces the finest
cuisine in the world. Given the
Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and
available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email [email protected].
Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertainment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • One playtime session with the panda cubs (valued at $800 per person
based on 2013 rates) • Chinese airport taxes • Airport transfers and porterage (for those purchasing the recommended
group flights) • All group air and ground transportation within China • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides •
China Advocates’ national tour director (with a minimum of 10 participants) • San Diego Zoo host on the main tourwith a minimum of 15 participants • San Diego Zoo host on the Tibet Extension with a minimum of 10 participants •
Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour
Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to national tour director • Gratuities on extensions
• Airport transfers and porterage (if not on group flight) • Visa processing • Meals not included in the tour • Excess
baggage charges • Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature
For more information, please contact China Advocates at toll-free 888-333-2585,
locally at 415-334-4505 or email [email protected].
country’s stratospheric economic rise
and the emergence of a fun-loving
middle class, the special dining
experience is prized in Chinese society more than ever before. A good time in China
means nothing if not “to eat well.”
The enjoyment of good food will prove to be one of this family tour’s recurring
themes. Fine dining certainly makes for a happy occasion, but in China, it means
much more. Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China’s
astounding culinary traditions. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine,
Tour Reservation Form
and this means the direct way of experiencing a region is through tasting its food.
San Diego Zoo’s WorldWide Tours TM
Classical Highlights of China July 1-12, 2014
Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please make
checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due April 1, 2014.
Name/s ________________________________________________ Birth date ________________
Name/s ________________________________________________ Birth date ________________
In the Middle Kingdom, food unlocks the subtlety and richness of culture.
Since your tour passes through much of the country, you’ll have ample
opportunity to discover each region’s culinary specialty. And given Chinese
creativity, it is unlikely you’ll eat any one dish twice! One after another, dishes
brought to your table will surprise you
by their uniqueness. The enjoyment of
“food as culture” will be part and parcel
Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ ZIP __________
Home/Office ____________________________ Cell ___________________________________
Email _______________________________________ Relation____________________________
Optional Extensions:
Accommodations:
Bedding Request:
Tibet Pre-Tour Trip
Single
Hong Kong Post-Tour Trip
I need assistance in securing a roommate
Double
(I understand that if a roommate cannot be secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).)
One Bed
Two Beds
Smoking
Nonsmoking
I/We understand that, by signing below, I/we acknowledge that the Responsibilities and Conditions
section of this brochure has been read and accepted.
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______________________________________________________
Exp. Date ______CVV Code______ (Credit card payment is for deposit only. Balance must be paid by check.)
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Please fax or mail Reservation Form, with deposit, to:
Ch i n a Adv o cat es
2 3 3 9 Ocean Av e • San Fran ci s co , CA • 9 4 1 2 7
t el : 8 8 8 -3 3 3 -2 5 8 5 • fax : 4 1 5 -8 4 1 -1 7 9 0
you’ll enjoy visiting:
of your China experience. Here are just
some of the fine eating establishments
§ In BEIJING, dine at China Lounge, recognized as a premier location for the
fabled Chinese delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals in their
courtyard home in Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not be produced by
five star kitchens. § And Xiaolongpu at the foot of the Great Wall showcases
farmers’ fresh produce and hearty foods, particularly braised meats, conducive to the
northern climate and rugged terrain.
W EL CO ME
Dear Friends of the San Diego Zoo,
TO
C HINA
We are excited to offer a tour to China in 2014 that will provide our participants with the ultimate giant panda experience. We are visiting two giant
panda breeding centers: one in Chengdu and the other two hours southwest of Chengdu in Bifengxia. After the 2008 earthquake damaged the
Giant Panda Breed ing Center in the Wolong Pand a Reserve, most of the
Center’s pandas—nearly 80 animals—were transferred to a satellite facility in Bifengxia. During your visit to Bifengxia, you will see our precious
Hua Mei—the female panda born at the San Diego Zoo in 1999—as well
as three other San Diego Zoo-born pandas: Mei Sheng, Su Lin, and Zhen
Zhen. You will also meet the panda cubs born in the summer of 2013, who
will charm you with their playful antics. In addition, you will learn about
the collaborative giant pand a conservation efforts by the San Diego Zoo,
our U.S. partners, and our Chinese colleagues.
This year’s itinerary will also include a visit to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Shanghai, as well as a Yangzi River cruise. A San
Diego Zoo escort will accompany you on your journey, along with a national guide from China.
We cordially invite you to join us on this special adventure. Space is
limited to 25 travelers, so your early reservation is encouraged. With spectacular scenery, fascinating historical landmarks, friendly people, and, of
course, the end earing giant pandas, your magical memories from your
journey to China will be treasured forever.
Sincerely,
Amy Parrott
Director, WorldWild Tours TM
San Diego Zoo Global
Some aspects of this tour may not be appropriate
for travelers with health concerns or disabilities.
Tourist travel in China can be extremely strenuous
and may be especially debilitating to someone in
poor health. Tours often involve walking long
distances and up steep hills. China lacks handicapped-accessible facilities. Please consult with
China Advocates if you have any special needs or
concerns.
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and conditions mentioned in these sections. A
contract has been entered into as soon as your
booking is received and accepted. To confirm the
reservation, a deposit of $700 per person is
required. Credit card payment is accepted for
the deposit only. Final balance must be paid by
check.
GROUP AIR: A recommended group flight is
available through AirTreks. This flight will include
airport transfers on both arrival and departure. This
flight is subject to availability and prices may vary
depending on time of purchase.
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each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these
policies before purchasing air via Airtreks. China
Advocates, Inc. and San Diego Zoo Global are not
responsible for any penalties incurred due to air
changes or cancellations.
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is received in writing by the office of China
Advocates. Cancellation penalties are based on
the date of receipt of written notice and are as
follows: 91 or more days prior to departure, a
cancellation fee of $500 per person is retained; 90-46
days prior to departure, $1,500 per person; 45-31
days prior to departure, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days
prior to departure, no refund is made.
Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, hotel
and cruise ship room upgrades, tour extensions, and any
special arrangements, are as follows: 50-31 days prior to
departure, 25% of cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to
departure, no refund is made.
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The schedule will be demanding with moderate
physical activity. Travel in China requires good
physical condition and health (special needs must
be arranged for in advance and may result in
additional costs), a spirit of adventure, a flexible
attitude, and a sense of humor. The itinerary is
subject to change and modification. Every effort
will be made to carry out the program as planned,
but alterations may still occur. Participants should
be aware that no refunds will be made as a result of
unforeseen changes, modifications, or delays.
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alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be
made without penalty to the operators. The right is
reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions
warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers
as members for the tours. In such instances, full or equitable amounts will be refunded. Refunds for unused carrier tickets may be only in accordance with the regulations
of the carrier. (CST 2064278-40.) Registration as a seller
of travel does not constitute approval by the State of
California. All legal questions will be settled within the
jurisdiction of the County of San Francisco, California.
VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that
is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the
tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas.
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended
and available. You will receive travel insurance information once you are confirmed on the program.
Itinerary is subject to modification.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
§ In CHENGDU, sample Sichuan cuisine with a modern twist at Baguobuyi
Restaurant. You’ll be astounded by Sichuan culture as Sichuan Opera performers
wow you with their Bian Lian (changing masks) skills over the course of dinner.
§ In SHANGHAI, Lv Bo Lang delights in food presentation and a masterful
harmony of color, fragrance, and flavor.
§ Xi Family Garden Restaurant is often
cited as one of the city’s best choices for
Shanghai cuisine and delicate, sweet
tastes.
July 1 - 12, 2014
B EIJING • C HENGDU • B IFENGXIA • C HONGQING • YANGZI R IVER
• Y ICHANG • S HANGHAI
P RE -
AN D
P O ST -T OUR E XT EN SION S
Customize Your Own China Experience
POST -TOUR EXT ENSION
DELIGHT OF HONG KONG
HARBOUR
4 Days
July 12 - 15, 2014
PRE-TOUR EXT ENSION
THE MAGIC
OF
TIBET
6 Days
June 27 - July 2, 2014
On this 6-day extension visit
Lhasa,Tibet’s holiest city, at the
altitude of 12,000 feet, and witness
pilgrims in their religious
circumambulation of the Barkhor, a
centuries-old marketplace in the
heart of Lhasa. Explore the Jokhang
Temple, the center of Tibetan
Buddhist life, filled with altars,
shrines, and religious icons.
Gain an understanding of the
daily life of the Dalai Lamas through
an exploration of the winter and
summer palaces, the stunning and
iconic Potala Palace, and the serene
Norbulingka.
Traveling outside of Lhasa visit
the Sera and Drepung Monasteries
and view the seemingly endless
store of sutra literature, a fitting
evocation of the devotion to
learning of Tibetan Buddhism. Walk
among the resident monks and
witness their historic debate rituals.
Accommodations at the Sherton
Hotel.
A 1-page pdf brochure
is available for this extension
This 4-day extension combines
captivating sightseeing
experiences with ample free time for
personal exploration to create the
perfect finish to your China tour.
With a magical skyline as
backdrop, there is no end to the
fascination of this self-styled World
City. Museums, night life,
extraordinary cuisine, endless
shopping—life here is like no other
place.
Fly from Shanghai and transit
immediately to your hotel. You may
spend a leisurely afternoon
recovering your energies or explore
on your own. On Day 2, visit
Stanley Market and take a ride on a
sampan in Repulse Bay. Visit the
Aberdeen Floating Community and
take the old tram to the top of
Victoria Peak. Then tour Ocean Park
to see some of China’s rarest
animals. Day 3 is at leisure. Depart
for the U.S. on Day 4.
Accommodations at the Metro
Park Kowloon Hotel.
A 1-page pdf brochure
is available for this extension
Father Lion, Forbidden City
C L ASS ICAL H IGHL IGHT S
ITINERARY
July 1-2 • U.S. - Beijing
Depart the U.S. on July 3 for your flight to
Beijing. Cross the international dateline
and arrive in China on July 4. (meals aloft)
• Accommodations at the Nov otel Peace
Hotel in the heart of downtown
July 3 • Beijing
This morning, arrive at the gate of the
Forbidden City, the abiding symbol of
imperial China. Truly one of the great
achievements of civilization, its
construction employed hundreds of
thousands of workers between 1406 and
1420. Marvel at its expansive
architecture, magnificent imperial
gardens, and many museums of Chinese
antiquities and treasures.
Enjoy lunch at Xiao Wang Fu
Restaurant in Ritan Park.
Explore the Temple of Heaven, one of
the finest
creations of the
Ming dynasty.
This stunning
architecture
realizes the
eternal Chinese
desire to
incarnate
heaven in
material form
and represents
the most
Great Wall of China
OF
C HIN A
advanced principles of mechanics and
geometry of the time.
There is an optional visit to
Tiananmen Square and Mao’s Mausoleum
(if time allows.)
This evening, savor the imperial city’s
most famous delicacy, Peking duck, at the
renowned China Lounge Restaurant.
(b,l,d)
July 4 • Beijing
After breakfast head northeast for the
Great Wall of China. Encounter this
extraordinary rampart at Mutianyu, a
rugged section of the wall that offers easy
access by foot or cable car. Time and
again, the visual immensity of the Great
Wall dramatically exceeds visitors’
expectations. That even a few miles of the
wall were constructed on such jagged
peaks seems near miraculous,
underscoring the tremendous
accomplishment
of building a
rampart that
stretches for
3,700 miles
through 16
provinces.
Those travelers
who prefer to do
so, may descend
from the Wall on
the luge.
Enjoy lunch at Xiaolongpu Restaurant
near the foothills of the Wall. The
restaurant is famous for farmers’ fresh
produce and unique local cuisine.
Then, visit the cloisonné factory by
the Great Wall before returning to
Beijing.
Visit the picturesque Houhai district,
where well-preserved courtyard homes
and narrow hutong alleys border treelined lakes. Tour the district by
“pedicab” for a closer and more
engaging experience of traditional
Chinese life. Enjoy the wonderful views
from the Bell and Drum towers and
partake in a tea ceremony.
Tonight is free and
dinner is on one’s
own (b,l)
July 5 •
Beijing and Chengdu
Today fly to Chengdu
and enjoy a visit to
the Chengdu Panda
Breeding Center, a
large beautiful
complex. Meet with
some 20 pandas and
their caregivers. The
Atlanta Zoo’s
female panda cub was
Bifengxia Center
returned to China in
Feb 2010 and has lived here since. Also,
visit the Small Red Panda Center with 40
red pandas in residence.
There is optional photo time with the
pandas for an additional donation to the
Center.
Later, stroll along Jinli Street, a
thriving artisan district representative
of southwest China, and learn how
Sichuan candy figures are made.
For dinner, enjoy special Sichuan
cuisine by the opera house. (b,l,d)
• Accommodations at the Jinjiang Hotel
July 6 • Bifengxia
Drive to the China Conserv ation and
Research Center for the Giant Panda,
situated 95 miles southwest of Chengdu
in Bifengxia, a two-hour drive. Opened
in 2003 as the world's most important
program for breeding the giant panda,
the Center is arguably the best place to
see pandas in their natural habitat.
Bifengxia is the only conservation base
in the world to release giant pandas back
into the wild.
When the great earthquake damaged the
facilities at the Wolong Panda
Research Center in May 2008, all the
pandas there were transferred to
Bifengxia.
Today Bifengxia hosts about 80 adult
giant pandas, including San Deigo Zooborn Hua Mei and her cubs. The National
Zoo’s 5-year-old panda, Tai Shan, was
returned to China in spring 2010 and has
lived here since. Meet with a staff
member and tour the grounds. It is quite
an unforgettable
experience to observe
the many pandas in
residence here, with
their idiosyncratic
personalities, as
different from each
other as people. You
may play with panda
cubs and take your
photo with them, an
unimaginable
experience (cost is a
5,000 RMB
contribution to the
facility and is
included in the
program cost.) (b,l,d)
• Accommodations at the Hongzhu Hotel
July 7 • Bifengxia Wildlife Park
and Chongqing
This morning, continue your visits with
the pandas. Then, go on safari in the
Wildlife Park, which is the largest park
of its kind in China. Extending over
nearly 25 square miles, Bifengxia has
been long famous for ita
breathtaking canyon landscapes,
forests, rivers, and waterfalls. There are
over 300 species of animals living in
the preserve, and you will have the
opportunity to see many of them in their
natural environment.
In the afternoon, drive to Chengdu and
take a bullet train to Chongqing.
After dinner, board the Victoria Cruises
Ship. (b,l,d)
• Accommodations on Victoria Cruises
S AN D IEG O Z OO
IN
C HIN A
decades ago, when the San Diego Zoo’s relationship with the People’s Republic of China was
Three
in its infancy, the future of the critically endangered giant panda species was bleak because of
– Thirty Years of Protecting Giant Pandas –
Shanghai Skyline
July 8-9 • Yangzi River Cruise
Travel downstream through the
spectacular Three Gorges (called
Qutang, Wu, and Xiling), enjoying the
dramatic scenery and beautiful vistas as
they appear. Along the way, disembark
the ship to enjoy activities offshore,
including a visit to one of the relocated
villages. An amazing experience is
coming face to face with the
spectacular Three Gorges Dam at
Sandouping. The largest construction
site in the world is also China’s latest
effort to tame the Yangzi River. (both
days: b,l,d)
July 10 • Yichang and Shanghai
Transfer to the China Sturgeon
Research Institute in Yichang. Learn
about the life cycle and history of the
Chinese sturgeon as well as the current
conservation efforts.
Enjoy lunch at Yanshashidian
Restaurant.
Fly to Shanghai in the late afternoon
and transit to your hotel.
The evening is free. You may explore
Xintiandi in downtown Shanghai.
Designed by MIT architect Ben Wood,
Xintiandi is a $200 million, two-block
“entertainment environment” with
modern restaurants, clubs, cafes, and
boutiques. Xintiandi proved so
successful as a model for urban
redevelopment that it spawned at least
dozens of imitators across the country.
(b,l)
• Accommodations at Jinjiang Tower
Hotel in the heart of the French
Concession
July 11 • Shanghai
After breakfast, visit Yuyuan Garden in
old Shanghai and absorb the
traditional Chinese garden ambience.
Then, tour Shanghai Museum and view
its wonderful collection of Chinese
bronzes, jade, pottery and ceramics,
paintings and calligraphy, old coins,
and furniture.
Lunch is at Meiyuanchun Restaurant
with fine traditional Shanghai cuisine.
The afternoon is free for your own
exploration and last-minute shopping.
Enjoy your farewell banquet at the
elegant Xi Family Garden Restaurant
famous for contemporary Shanghai
cuisine. After dinner, stroll along the
Bund, viewing the beautifully
decorated colonial buildings along the
Huangpu River. (b,l,d)
July 12 • Shanghai and U.S.
Transfer to the Shanghai airport for
your flight home. Arrive in the U.S. on
the same day. (b,meals aloft)
habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and the lack of an overall conservation plan. Today, giant
pandas face a much more promising future, in part because the Chinese government has developed a
conservation strategy as well as established more than 60 panda reserves.
Our Institute for Conservation Research scientists, as well as our curatorial team, have also played
an integral role in bringing the giant panda species back from the brink of extinction. Through our
scientific studies and partnership with the Wolong Giant Panda Breeding Center in China, much
knowledge has been gained that will help the Chinese manage panda reserves and populations in the
wild. We have contributed significantly to the recent giant panda baby boom that has occurred in
breeding centers throughout China. Although a 7.9 magnitude earthquake destroyed the Wolong
Breeding Center in 2008, we continue our collaboration with its scientists, who have been temporarily
relocated to the Wolong satellite base at Bifengxia.
CONSERVATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• A giant panda milk formula created by
our San Diego Zoo nutritionist, coupled
with a hand-rearing technique developed
by the Chinese called “twin swapping,” have
transformed the survival rate of nurseryreared panda cubs from zero percent to
95 percent.
• The giant panda breeding rate at the
Wolong Breeding Center increased
dramatically following multiyear collaborations with our scientists involving nutrition,
behavioral enrichment, husbandry, breeding protocols, and olfactory communications. Before
this, few of Wolong’s giant pandas mated naturally and the population was in decline. In 2010,
16 pandas were born at Wolong’s Bifengxia Panda Base!
• In 2010, China reached a major milestone: the panda population in zoos and breeding
centers reached 300, which will ensure a self-sustaining population as long as genetic diversity
is maintained.
• Our panda team developed an early pregnancy test for giant pandas using thermal imaging
as well as ultrasound pregnancy detection. Prior to this, there was no way to determine whether
a giant panda was pregnant.
• The first surviving giant panda cub in North America, Hua Mei, was born at the San Diego
Zoo in 1999. Hua Mei is also the first cub conceived by artificial insemination in the Western
Hemisphere. Since then, a total of six giant panda cubs have been born at the San Diego Zoo,
which is a record for North American zoos.
• Our San Diego Zoo giant panda team is
monitoring radio-collared pandas in the
Foping Reserve in China. This is the first
study of its kind to discover where pandas
roam within their range and how they
interact with other pandas. It will help us
understand how the fragmented forests affect
giant pandas as well as how to create natural
corridors to link these “island” habitats.
• Logging of old-growth trees in China has
eliminated many high-quality panda
maternity dens. Our researchers are part of a
team that is trying to understand what factors
influence a panda female looking for a
suitable maternity den. We would like to
create artificial dens for wild pandas in areas
where their natural dens have been
destroyed.
P RE -
AN D
P O ST -T OUR E XT EN SION S
Customize Your Own China Experience
POST -TOUR EXT ENSION
DELIGHT OF HONG KONG
HARBOUR
4 Days
July 12 - 15, 2014
PRE-TOUR EXT ENSION
THE MAGIC
OF
TIBET
6 Days
June 27 - July 2, 2014
On this 6-day extension visit
Lhasa,Tibet’s holiest city, at the
altitude of 12,000 feet, and witness
pilgrims in their religious
circumambulation of the Barkhor, a
centuries-old marketplace in the
heart of Lhasa. Explore the Jokhang
Temple, the center of Tibetan
Buddhist life, filled with altars,
shrines, and religious icons.
Gain an understanding of the
daily life of the Dalai Lamas through
an exploration of the winter and
summer palaces, the stunning and
iconic Potala Palace, and the serene
Norbulingka.
Traveling outside of Lhasa visit
the Sera and Drepung Monasteries
and view the seemingly endless
store of sutra literature, a fitting
evocation of the devotion to
learning of Tibetan Buddhism. Walk
among the resident monks and
witness their historic debate rituals.
Accommodations at the Sherton
Hotel.
A 1-page pdf brochure
is available for this extension
This 4-day extension combines
captivating sightseeing
experiences with ample free time for
personal exploration to create the
perfect finish to your China tour.
With a magical skyline as
backdrop, there is no end to the
fascination of this self-styled World
City. Museums, night life,
extraordinary cuisine, endless
shopping—life here is like no other
place.
Fly from Shanghai and transit
immediately to your hotel. You may
spend a leisurely afternoon
recovering your energies or explore
on your own. On Day 2, visit
Stanley Market and take a ride on a
sampan in Repulse Bay. Visit the
Aberdeen Floating Community and
take the old tram to the top of
Victoria Peak. Then tour Ocean Park
to see some of China’s rarest
animals. Day 3 is at leisure. Depart
for the U.S. on Day 4.
Accommodations at the Metro
Park Kowloon Hotel.
A 1-page pdf brochure
is available for this extension
Father Lion, Forbidden City
C L ASS ICAL H IGHL IGHT S
ITINERARY
July 1-2 • U.S. - Beijing
Depart the U.S. for Beijing. Cross the
international dateline and arrive in China
the next day. (meals aloft)
• Accommodations at the Nov otel Peace
Hotel in the heart of downtown
July 3 • Beijing
This morning, arrive at the gate of the
Forbidden City, the abiding symbol of
imperial China. Truly one of the great
achievements of civilization, its
construction employed hundreds of
thousands of workers between 1406 and
1420. Marvel at its expansive
architecture, magnificent imperial
gardens, and many museums of Chinese
antiquities and treasures.
Enjoy lunch at Xiao Wang Fu
Restaurant in Ritan Park.
Explore the Temple of Heaven, one of
the finest
creations of the
Ming dynasty.
This stunning
architecture
realizes the
eternal Chinese
desire to
incarnate
heaven in
material form
and represents
the most
Great Wall of China
OF
C HIN A
advanced principles of mechanics and
geometry of the time.
There is an optional visit to
Tiananmen Square and Mao’s Mausoleum
(if time allows.)
This evening, savor the imperial city’s
most famous delicacy, Peking duck, at the
renowned China Lounge Restaurant.
(b,l,d)
July 4 • Beijing
After breakfast head northeast for the
Great Wall of China. Encounter this
extraordinary rampart at Mutianyu, a
rugged section of the wall that offers easy
access by foot or cable car. Time and
again, the visual immensity of the Great
Wall dramatically exceeds visitors’
expectations. That even a few miles of the
wall were constructed on such jagged
peaks seems near miraculous,
underscoring the tremendous
accomplishment
of building a
rampart that
stretches for
3,700 miles
through 16
provinces.
Those travelers
who prefer to do
so, may descend
from the Wall on
the luge.
Enjoy lunch at Xiaolongpu Restaurant
near the foothills of the Wall. The
restaurant is famous for farmers’ fresh
produce and unique local cuisine.
Then, visit the cloisonné factory by
the Great Wall before returning to
Beijing.
Visit the picturesque Houhai district,
where well-preserved courtyard homes
and narrow hutong alleys border treelined lakes. Tour the district by
“pedicab” for a closer and more
engaging experience of traditional
Chinese life. Enjoy the wonderful views
from the Bell and Drum towers and
partake in a tea ceremony.
Tonight is free and
dinner is on one’s
own (b,l)
July 5 •
Beijing and Chengdu
Today fly to Chengdu
and enjoy a visit to
the Chengdu Panda
Breeding Center, a
large beautiful
complex. Meet with
some 20 pandas and
their caregivers. The
Atlanta Zoo’s
female panda cub was
Bifengxia Center
returned to China in
Feb 2010 and has lived here since. Also,
visit the Small Red Panda Center with 40
red pandas in residence.
There is optional photo time with the
pandas for an additional donation to the
Center.
Later, stroll along Jinli Street, a
thriving artisan district representative
of southwest China, and learn how
Sichuan candy figures are made.
For dinner, enjoy special Sichuan
cuisine by the opera house. (b,l,d)
• Accommodations at the Jinjiang Hotel
July 6 • Bifengxia
Drive to the China Conserv ation and
Research Center for the Giant Panda,
situated 95 miles southwest of Chengdu
in Bifengxia, a two-hour drive. Opened
in 2003 as the world's most important
program for breeding the giant panda,
the Center is arguably the best place to
see pandas in their natural habitat.
Bifengxia is the only conservation base
in the world to release giant pandas back
into the wild.
When the great earthquake damaged the
facilities at the Wolong Panda
Research Center in May 2008, all the
pandas there were transferred to
Bifengxia.
Today Bifengxia hosts about 80 adult
giant pandas, including San Deigo Zooborn Hua Mei and her cubs. The National
Zoo’s 5-year-old panda, Tai Shan, was
returned to China in spring 2010 and has
lived here since. Meet with a staff
member and tour the grounds. It is quite
an unforgettable
experience to observe
the many pandas in
residence here, with
their idiosyncratic
personalities, as
different from each
other as people. You
may play with panda
cubs and take your
photo with them, an
unimaginable
experience (cost is a
5,000 RMB
contribution to the
facility and is
included in the
program cost.) (b,l,d)
• Accommodations at the Hongzhu Hotel
July 7 • Bifengxia Wildlife Park
and Chongqing
This morning, continue your visits with
the pandas. Then, go on safari in the
Wildlife Park, which is the largest park
of its kind in China. Extending over
nearly 25 square miles, Bifengxia has
been long famous for ita
breathtaking canyon landscapes,
forests, rivers, and waterfalls. There are
over 300 species of animals living in
the preserve, and you will have the
opportunity to see many of them in their
natural environment.
In the afternoon, drive to Chengdu and
take a bullet train to Chongqing.
After dinner, board the Victoria Cruises
Ship. (b,l,d)
• Accommodations on Victoria Cruises
S AN D IEG O Z OO
IN
C HIN A
decades ago, when the San Diego Zoo’s relationship with the People’s Republic of China was
Three
in its infancy, the future of the critically endangered giant panda species was bleak because of
– Thirty Years of Protecting Giant Pandas –
Shanghai Skyline
July 8-9 • Yangzi River Cruise
Travel downstream through the
spectacular Three Gorges (called
Qutang, Wu, and Xiling), enjoying the
dramatic scenery and beautiful vistas as
they appear. Along the way, disembark
the ship to enjoy activities offshore,
including a visit to one of the relocated
villages. An amazing experience is
coming face to face with the
spectacular Three Gorges Dam at
Sandouping. The largest construction
site in the world is also China’s latest
effort to tame the Yangzi River. (both
days: b,l,d)
July 10 • Yichang and Shanghai
Transfer to the China Sturgeon
Research Institute in Yichang. Learn
about the life cycle and history of the
Chinese sturgeon as well as the current
conservation efforts.
Enjoy lunch at Yanshashidian
Restaurant.
Fly to Shanghai in the late afternoon
and transit to your hotel.
The evening is free. You may explore
Xintiandi in downtown Shanghai.
Designed by MIT architect Ben Wood,
Xintiandi is a $200 million, two-block
“entertainment environment” with
modern restaurants, clubs, cafes, and
boutiques. Xintiandi proved so
successful as a model for urban
redevelopment that it spawned at least
dozens of imitators across the country.
(b,l)
• Accommodations at Jinjiang Tower
Hotel in the heart of the French
Concession
July 11 • Shanghai
After breakfast, visit Yuyuan Garden in
old Shanghai and absorb the
traditional Chinese garden ambience.
Then, tour Shanghai Museum and view
its wonderful collection of Chinese
bronzes, jade, pottery and ceramics,
paintings and calligraphy, old coins,
and furniture.
Lunch is at Meiyuanchun Restaurant
with fine traditional Shanghai cuisine.
The afternoon is free for your own
exploration and last-minute shopping.
Enjoy your farewell banquet at the
elegant Xi Family Garden Restaurant
famous for contemporary Shanghai
cuisine. After dinner, stroll along the
Bund, viewing the beautifully
decorated colonial buildings along the
Huangpu River. (b,l,d)
July 12 • Shanghai and U.S.
Transfer to the Shanghai airport for
your flight home. Arrive in the U.S. on
the same day. (b,meals aloft)
habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and the lack of an overall conservation plan. Today, giant
pandas face a much more promising future, in part because the Chinese government has developed a
conservation strategy as well as established more than 60 panda reserves.
Our Institute for Conservation Research scientists, as well as our curatorial team, have also played
an integral role in bringing the giant panda species back from the brink of extinction. Through our
scientific studies and partnership with the Wolong Giant Panda Breeding Center in China, much
knowledge has been gained that will help the Chinese manage panda reserves and populations in the
wild. We have contributed significantly to the recent giant panda baby boom that has occurred in
breeding centers throughout China. Although a 7.9 magnitude earthquake destroyed the Wolong
Breeding Center in 2008, we continue our collaboration with its scientists, who have been temporarily
relocated to the Wolong satellite base at Bifengxia.
CONSERVATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• A giant panda milk formula created by
our San Diego Zoo nutritionist, coupled
with a hand-rearing technique developed
by the Chinese called “twin swapping,” have
transformed the survival rate of nurseryreared panda cubs from zero percent to
95 percent.
• The giant panda breeding rate at the
Wolong Breeding Center increased
dramatically following multiyear collaborations with our scientists involving nutrition,
behavioral enrichment, husbandry, breeding protocols, and olfactory communications. Before
this, few of Wolong’s giant pandas mated naturally and the population was in decline. In 2010,
16 pandas were born at Wolong’s Bifengxia Panda Base!
• In 2010, China reached a major milestone: the panda population in zoos and breeding
centers reached 300, which will ensure a self-sustaining population as long as genetic diversity
is maintained.
• Our panda team developed an early pregnancy test for giant pandas using thermal imaging
as well as ultrasound pregnancy detection. Prior to this, there was no way to determine whether
a giant panda was pregnant.
• The first surviving giant panda cub in North America, Hua Mei, was born at the San Diego
Zoo in 1999. Hua Mei is also the first cub conceived by artificial insemination in the Western
Hemisphere. Since then, a total of six giant panda cubs have been born at the San Diego Zoo,
which is a record for North American zoos.
• Our San Diego Zoo giant panda team is
monitoring radio-collared pandas in the
Foping Reserve in China. This is the first
study of its kind to discover where pandas
roam within their range and how they
interact with other pandas. It will help us
understand how the fragmented forests affect
giant pandas as well as how to create natural
corridors to link these “island” habitats.
• Logging of old-growth trees in China has
eliminated many high-quality panda
maternity dens. Our researchers are part of a
team that is trying to understand what factors
influence a panda female looking for a
suitable maternity den. We would like to
create artificial dens for wild pandas in areas
where their natural dens have been
destroyed.
P RE -
AN D
P O ST -T OUR E XT EN SION S
Customize Your Own China Experience
POST -TOUR EXT ENSION
DELIGHT OF HONG KONG
HARBOUR
4 Days
July 12 - 15, 2014
PRE-TOUR EXT ENSION
THE MAGIC
OF
TIBET
6 Days
June 27 - July 2, 2014
On this 6-day extension visit
Lhasa,Tibet’s holiest city, at the
altitude of 12,000 feet, and witness
pilgrims in their religious
circumambulation of the Barkhor, a
centuries-old marketplace in the
heart of Lhasa. Explore the Jokhang
Temple, the center of Tibetan
Buddhist life, filled with altars,
shrines, and religious icons.
Gain an understanding of the
daily life of the Dalai Lamas through
an exploration of the winter and
summer palaces, the stunning and
iconic Potala Palace, and the serene
Norbulingka.
Traveling outside of Lhasa visit
the Sera and Drepung Monasteries
and view the seemingly endless
store of sutra literature, a fitting
evocation of the devotion to
learning of Tibetan Buddhism. Walk
among the resident monks and
witness their historic debate rituals.
Accommodations at the Sherton
Hotel.
A 1-page pdf brochure
is available for this extension
This 4-day extension combines
captivating sightseeing
experiences with ample free time for
personal exploration to create the
perfect finish to your China tour.
With a magical skyline as
backdrop, there is no end to the
fascination of this self-styled World
City. Museums, night life,
extraordinary cuisine, endless
shopping—life here is like no other
place.
Fly from Shanghai and transit
immediately to your hotel. You may
spend a leisurely afternoon
recovering your energies or explore
on your own. On Day 2, visit
Stanley Market and take a ride on a
sampan in Repulse Bay. Visit the
Aberdeen Floating Community and
take the old tram to the top of
Victoria Peak. Then tour Ocean Park
to see some of China’s rarest
animals. Day 3 is at leisure. Depart
for the U.S. on Day 4.
Accommodations at the Metro
Park Kowloon Hotel.
A 1-page pdf brochure
is available for this extension
Father Lion, Forbidden City
C L ASS ICAL H IGHL IGHT S
ITINERARY
July 1-2 • U.S. - Beijing
Depart the U.S. on July 3 for your flight to
Beijing. Cross the international dateline
and arrive in China on July 4. (meals aloft)
• Accommodations at the Nov otel Peace
Hotel in the heart of downtown
July 3 • Beijing
This morning, arrive at the gate of the
Forbidden City, the abiding symbol of
imperial China. Truly one of the great
achievements of civilization, its
construction employed hundreds of
thousands of workers between 1406 and
1420. Marvel at its expansive
architecture, magnificent imperial
gardens, and many museums of Chinese
antiquities and treasures.
Enjoy lunch at Xiao Wang Fu
Restaurant in Ritan Park.
Explore the Temple of Heaven, one of
the finest
creations of the
Ming dynasty.
This stunning
architecture
realizes the
eternal Chinese
desire to
incarnate
heaven in
material form
and represents
the most
Great Wall of China
OF
C HIN A
advanced principles of mechanics and
geometry of the time.
There is an optional visit to
Tiananmen Square and Mao’s Mausoleum
(if time allows.)
This evening, savor the imperial city’s
most famous delicacy, Peking duck, at the
renowned China Lounge Restaurant.
(b,l,d)
July 4 • Beijing
After breakfast head northeast for the
Great Wall of China. Encounter this
extraordinary rampart at Mutianyu, a
rugged section of the wall that offers easy
access by foot or cable car. Time and
again, the visual immensity of the Great
Wall dramatically exceeds visitors’
expectations. That even a few miles of the
wall were constructed on such jagged
peaks seems near miraculous,
underscoring the tremendous
accomplishment
of building a
rampart that
stretches for
3,700 miles
through 16
provinces.
Those travelers
who prefer to do
so, may descend
from the Wall on
the luge.
Enjoy lunch at Xiaolongpu Restaurant
near the foothills of the Wall. The
restaurant is famous for farmers’ fresh
produce and unique local cuisine.
Then, visit the cloisonné factory by
the Great Wall before returning to
Beijing.
Visit the picturesque Houhai district,
where well-preserved courtyard homes
and narrow hutong alleys border treelined lakes. Tour the district by
“pedicab” for a closer and more
engaging experience of traditional
Chinese life. Enjoy the wonderful views
from the Bell and Drum towers and
partake in a tea ceremony.
Tonight is free and
dinner is on one’s
own (b,l)
July 5 •
Beijing and Chengdu
Today fly to Chengdu
and enjoy a visit to
the Chengdu Panda
Breeding Center, a
large beautiful
complex. Meet with
some 20 pandas and
their caregivers. The
Atlanta Zoo’s
female panda cub was
Bifengxia Center
returned to China in
Feb 2010 and has lived here since. Also,
visit the Small Red Panda Center with 40
red pandas in residence.
There is optional photo time with the
pandas for an additional donation to the
Center.
Later, stroll along Jinli Street, a
thriving artisan district representative
of southwest China, and learn how
Sichuan candy figures are made.
For dinner, enjoy special Sichuan
cuisine by the opera house. (b,l,d)
• Accommodations at the Jinjiang Hotel
July 6 • Bifengxia
Drive to the China Conserv ation and
Research Center for the Giant Panda,
situated 95 miles southwest of Chengdu
in Bifengxia, a two-hour drive. Opened
in 2003 as the world's most important
program for breeding the giant panda,
the Center is arguably the best place to
see pandas in their natural habitat.
Bifengxia is the only conservation base
in the world to release giant pandas back
into the wild.
When the great earthquake damaged the
facilities at the Wolong Panda
Research Center in May 2008, all the
pandas there were transferred to
Bifengxia.
Today Bifengxia hosts about 80 adult
giant pandas, including San Deigo Zooborn Hua Mei and her cubs. The National
Zoo’s 5-year-old panda, Tai Shan, was
returned to China in spring 2010 and has
lived here since. Meet with a staff
member and tour the grounds. It is quite
an unforgettable
experience to observe
the many pandas in
residence here, with
their idiosyncratic
personalities, as
different from each
other as people. You
may play with panda
cubs and take your
photo with them, an
unimaginable
experience (cost is a
5,000 RMB
contribution to the
facility and is
included in the
program cost.) (b,l,d)
• Accommodations at the Hongzhu Hotel
July 7 • Bifengxia Wildlife Park
and Chongqing
This morning, continue your visits with
the pandas. Then, go on safari in the
Wildlife Park, which is the largest park
of its kind in China. Extending over
nearly 25 square miles, Bifengxia has
been long famous for ita
breathtaking canyon landscapes,
forests, rivers, and waterfalls. There are
over 300 species of animals living in
the preserve, and you will have the
opportunity to see many of them in their
natural environment.
In the afternoon, drive to Chengdu and
take a bullet train to Chongqing.
After dinner, board the Victoria Cruises
Ship. (b,l,d)
• Accommodations on Victoria Cruises
S AN D IEG O Z OO
IN
C HIN A
decades ago, when the San Diego Zoo’s relationship with the People’s Republic of China was
Three
in its infancy, the future of the critically endangered giant panda species was bleak because of
– Thirty Years of Protecting Giant Pandas –
Shanghai Skyline
July 8-9 • Yangzi River Cruise
Travel downstream through the
spectacular Three Gorges (called
Qutang, Wu, and Xiling), enjoying the
dramatic scenery and beautiful vistas as
they appear. Along the way, disembark
the ship to enjoy activities offshore,
including a visit to one of the relocated
villages. An amazing experience is
coming face to face with the
spectacular Three Gorges Dam at
Sandouping. The largest construction
site in the world is also China’s latest
effort to tame the Yangzi River. (both
days: b,l,d)
July 10 • Yichang and Shanghai
Transfer to the China Sturgeon
Research Institute in Yichang. Learn
about the life cycle and history of the
Chinese sturgeon as well as the current
conservation efforts.
Enjoy lunch at Yanshashidian
Restaurant.
Fly to Shanghai in the late afternoon
and transit to your hotel.
The evening is free. You may explore
Xintiandi in downtown Shanghai.
Designed by MIT architect Ben Wood,
Xintiandi is a $200 million, two-block
“entertainment environment” with
modern restaurants, clubs, cafes, and
boutiques. Xintiandi proved so
successful as a model for urban
redevelopment that it spawned at least
dozens of imitators across the country.
(b,l)
• Accommodations at Jinjiang Tower
Hotel in the heart of the French
Concession
July 11 • Shanghai
After breakfast, visit Yuyuan Garden in
old Shanghai and absorb the
traditional Chinese garden ambience.
Then, tour Shanghai Museum and view
its wonderful collection of Chinese
bronzes, jade, pottery and ceramics,
paintings and calligraphy, old coins,
and furniture.
Lunch is at Meiyuanchun Restaurant
with fine traditional Shanghai cuisine.
The afternoon is free for your own
exploration and last-minute shopping.
Enjoy your farewell banquet at the
elegant Xi Family Garden Restaurant
famous for contemporary Shanghai
cuisine. After dinner, stroll along the
Bund, viewing the beautifully
decorated colonial buildings along the
Huangpu River. (b,l,d)
July 12 • Shanghai and U.S.
Transfer to the Shanghai airport for
your flight home. Arrive in the U.S. on
the same day. (b,meals aloft)
habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and the lack of an overall conservation plan. Today, giant
pandas face a much more promising future, in part because the Chinese government has developed a
conservation strategy as well as established more than 60 panda reserves.
Our Institute for Conservation Research scientists, as well as our curatorial team, have also played
an integral role in bringing the giant panda species back from the brink of extinction. Through our
scientific studies and partnership with the Wolong Giant Panda Breeding Center in China, much
knowledge has been gained that will help the Chinese manage panda reserves and populations in the
wild. We have contributed significantly to the recent giant panda baby boom that has occurred in
breeding centers throughout China. Although a 7.9 magnitude earthquake destroyed the Wolong
Breeding Center in 2008, we continue our collaboration with its scientists, who have been temporarily
relocated to the Wolong satellite base at Bifengxia.
CONSERVATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• A giant panda milk formula created by
our San Diego Zoo nutritionist, coupled
with a hand-rearing technique developed
by the Chinese called “twin swapping,” have
transformed the survival rate of nurseryreared panda cubs from zero percent to
95 percent.
• The giant panda breeding rate at the
Wolong Breeding Center increased
dramatically following multiyear collaborations with our scientists involving nutrition,
behavioral enrichment, husbandry, breeding protocols, and olfactory communications. Before
this, few of Wolong’s giant pandas mated naturally and the population was in decline. In 2010,
16 pandas were born at Wolong’s Bifengxia Panda Base!
• In 2010, China reached a major milestone: the panda population in zoos and breeding
centers reached 300, which will ensure a self-sustaining population as long as genetic diversity
is maintained.
• Our panda team developed an early pregnancy test for giant pandas using thermal imaging
as well as ultrasound pregnancy detection. Prior to this, there was no way to determine whether
a giant panda was pregnant.
• The first surviving giant panda cub in North America, Hua Mei, was born at the San Diego
Zoo in 1999. Hua Mei is also the first cub conceived by artificial insemination in the Western
Hemisphere. Since then, a total of six giant panda cubs have been born at the San Diego Zoo,
which is a record for North American zoos.
• Our San Diego Zoo giant panda team is
monitoring radio-collared pandas in the
Foping Reserve in China. This is the first
study of its kind to discover where pandas
roam within their range and how they
interact with other pandas. It will help us
understand how the fragmented forests affect
giant pandas as well as how to create natural
corridors to link these “island” habitats.
• Logging of old-growth trees in China has
eliminated many high-quality panda
maternity dens. Our researchers are part of a
team that is trying to understand what factors
influence a panda female looking for a
suitable maternity den. We would like to
create artificial dens for wild pandas in areas
where their natural dens have been
destroyed.
P RE -
AN D
P O ST -T OUR E XT EN SION S
Customize Your Own China Experience
POST -TOUR EXT ENSION
DELIGHT OF HONG KONG
HARBOUR
4 Days
July 12 - 15, 2014
PRE-TOUR EXT ENSION
THE MAGIC
OF
TIBET
6 Days
June 27 - July 2, 2014
On this 6-day extension visit
Lhasa,Tibet’s holiest city, at the
altitude of 12,000 feet, and witness
pilgrims in their religious
circumambulation of the Barkhor, a
centuries-old marketplace in the
heart of Lhasa. Explore the Jokhang
Temple, the center of Tibetan
Buddhist life, filled with altars,
shrines, and religious icons.
Gain an understanding of the
daily life of the Dalai Lamas through
an exploration of the winter and
summer palaces, the stunning and
iconic Potala Palace, and the serene
Norbulingka.
Traveling outside of Lhasa visit
the Sera and Drepung Monasteries
and view the seemingly endless
store of sutra literature, a fitting
evocation of the devotion to
learning of Tibetan Buddhism. Walk
among the resident monks and
witness their historic debate rituals.
Accommodations at the Sherton
Hotel.
A 1-page pdf brochure
is available for this extension
This 4-day extension combines
captivating sightseeing
experiences with ample free time for
personal exploration to create the
perfect finish to your China tour.
With a magical skyline as
backdrop, there is no end to the
fascination of this self-styled World
City. Museums, night life,
extraordinary cuisine, endless
shopping—life here is like no other
place.
Fly from Shanghai and transit
immediately to your hotel. You may
spend a leisurely afternoon
recovering your energies or explore
on your own. On Day 2, visit
Stanley Market and take a ride on a
sampan in Repulse Bay. Visit the
Aberdeen Floating Community and
take the old tram to the top of
Victoria Peak. Then tour Ocean Park
to see some of China’s rarest
animals. Day 3 is at leisure. Depart
for the U.S. on Day 4.
Accommodations at the Metro
Park Kowloon Hotel.
A 1-page pdf brochure
is available for this extension
Father Lion, Forbidden City
C L ASS ICAL H IGHL IGHT S
ITINERARY
July 1-2 • U.S. - Beijing
Depart the U.S. on July 3 for your flight to
Beijing. Cross the international dateline
and arrive in China on July 4. (meals aloft)
• Accommodations at the Nov otel Peace
Hotel in the heart of downtown
July 3 • Beijing
This morning, arrive at the gate of the
Forbidden City, the abiding symbol of
imperial China. Truly one of the great
achievements of civilization, its
construction employed hundreds of
thousands of workers between 1406 and
1420. Marvel at its expansive
architecture, magnificent imperial
gardens, and many museums of Chinese
antiquities and treasures.
Enjoy lunch at Xiao Wang Fu
Restaurant in Ritan Park.
Explore the Temple of Heaven, one of
the finest
creations of the
Ming dynasty.
This stunning
architecture
realizes the
eternal Chinese
desire to
incarnate
heaven in
material form
and represents
the most
Great Wall of China
OF
C HIN A
advanced principles of mechanics and
geometry of the time.
There is an optional visit to
Tiananmen Square and Mao’s Mausoleum
(if time allows.)
This evening, savor the imperial city’s
most famous delicacy, Peking duck, at the
renowned China Lounge Restaurant.
(b,l,d)
July 4 • Beijing
After breakfast head northeast for the
Great Wall of China. Encounter this
extraordinary rampart at Mutianyu, a
rugged section of the wall that offers easy
access by foot or cable car. Time and
again, the visual immensity of the Great
Wall dramatically exceeds visitors’
expectations. That even a few miles of the
wall were constructed on such jagged
peaks seems near miraculous,
underscoring the tremendous
accomplishment
of building a
rampart that
stretches for
3,700 miles
through 16
provinces.
Those travelers
who prefer to do
so, may descend
from the Wall on
the luge.
Enjoy lunch at Xiaolongpu Restaurant
near the foothills of the Wall. The
restaurant is famous for farmers’ fresh
produce and unique local cuisine.
Then, visit the cloisonné factory by
the Great Wall before returning to
Beijing.
Visit the picturesque Houhai district,
where well-preserved courtyard homes
and narrow hutong alleys border treelined lakes. Tour the district by
“pedicab” for a closer and more
engaging experience of traditional
Chinese life. Enjoy the wonderful views
from the Bell and Drum towers and
partake in a tea ceremony.
Tonight is free and
dinner is on one’s
own (b,l)
July 5 •
Beijing and Chengdu
Today fly to Chengdu
and enjoy a visit to
the Chengdu Panda
Breeding Center, a
large beautiful
complex. Meet with
some 20 pandas and
their caregivers. The
Atlanta Zoo’s
female panda cub was
Bifengxia Center
returned to China in
Feb 2010 and has lived here since. Also,
visit the Small Red Panda Center with 40
red pandas in residence.
There is optional photo time with the
pandas for an additional donation to the
Center.
Later, stroll along Jinli Street, a
thriving artisan district representative
of southwest China, and learn how
Sichuan candy figures are made.
For dinner, enjoy special Sichuan
cuisine by the opera house. (b,l,d)
• Accommodations at the Jinjiang Hotel
July 6 • Bifengxia
Drive to the China Conserv ation and
Research Center for the Giant Panda,
situated 95 miles southwest of Chengdu
in Bifengxia, a two-hour drive. Opened
in 2003 as the world's most important
program for breeding the giant panda,
the Center is arguably the best place to
see pandas in their natural habitat.
Bifengxia is the only conservation base
in the world to release giant pandas back
into the wild.
When the great earthquake damaged the
facilities at the Wolong Panda
Research Center in May 2008, all the
pandas there were transferred to
Bifengxia.
Today Bifengxia hosts about 80 adult
giant pandas, including San Deigo Zooborn Hua Mei and her cubs. The National
Zoo’s 5-year-old panda, Tai Shan, was
returned to China in spring 2010 and has
lived here since. Meet with a staff
member and tour the grounds. It is quite
an unforgettable
experience to observe
the many pandas in
residence here, with
their idiosyncratic
personalities, as
different from each
other as people. You
may play with panda
cubs and take your
photo with them, an
unimaginable
experience (cost is a
5,000 RMB
contribution to the
facility and is
included in the
program cost.) (b,l,d)
• Accommodations at the Hongzhu Hotel
July 7 • Bifengxia Wildlife Park
and Chongqing
This morning, continue your visits with
the pandas. Then, go on safari in the
Wildlife Park, which is the largest park
of its kind in China. Extending over
nearly 25 square miles, Bifengxia has
been long famous for ita
breathtaking canyon landscapes,
forests, rivers, and waterfalls. There are
over 300 species of animals living in
the preserve, and you will have the
opportunity to see many of them in their
natural environment.
In the afternoon, drive to Chengdu and
take a bullet train to Chongqing.
After dinner, board the Victoria Cruises
Ship. (b,l,d)
• Accommodations on Victoria Cruises
S AN D IEG O Z OO
IN
C HIN A
decades ago, when the San Diego Zoo’s relationship with the People’s Republic of China was
Three
in its infancy, the future of the critically endangered giant panda species was bleak because of
– Thirty Years of Protecting Giant Pandas –
Shanghai Skyline
July 8-9 • Yangzi River Cruise
Travel downstream through the
spectacular Three Gorges (called
Qutang, Wu, and Xiling), enjoying the
dramatic scenery and beautiful vistas as
they appear. Along the way, disembark
the ship to enjoy activities offshore,
including a visit to one of the relocated
villages. An amazing experience is
coming face to face with the
spectacular Three Gorges Dam at
Sandouping. The largest construction
site in the world is also China’s latest
effort to tame the Yangzi River. (both
days: b,l,d)
July 10 • Yichang and Shanghai
Transfer to the China Sturgeon
Research Institute in Yichang. Learn
about the life cycle and history of the
Chinese sturgeon as well as the current
conservation efforts.
Enjoy lunch at Yanshashidian
Restaurant.
Fly to Shanghai in the late afternoon
and transit to your hotel.
The evening is free. You may explore
Xintiandi in downtown Shanghai.
Designed by MIT architect Ben Wood,
Xintiandi is a $200 million, two-block
“entertainment environment” with
modern restaurants, clubs, cafes, and
boutiques. Xintiandi proved so
successful as a model for urban
redevelopment that it spawned at least
dozens of imitators across the country.
(b,l)
• Accommodations at Jinjiang Tower
Hotel in the heart of the French
Concession
July 11 • Shanghai
After breakfast, visit Yuyuan Garden in
old Shanghai and absorb the
traditional Chinese garden ambience.
Then, tour Shanghai Museum and view
its wonderful collection of Chinese
bronzes, jade, pottery and ceramics,
paintings and calligraphy, old coins,
and furniture.
Lunch is at Meiyuanchun Restaurant
with fine traditional Shanghai cuisine.
The afternoon is free for your own
exploration and last-minute shopping.
Enjoy your farewell banquet at the
elegant Xi Family Garden Restaurant
famous for contemporary Shanghai
cuisine. After dinner, stroll along the
Bund, viewing the beautifully
decorated colonial buildings along the
Huangpu River. (b,l,d)
July 12 • Shanghai and U.S.
Transfer to the Shanghai airport for
your flight home. Arrive in the U.S. on
the same day. (b,meals aloft)
habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and the lack of an overall conservation plan. Today, giant
pandas face a much more promising future, in part because the Chinese government has developed a
conservation strategy as well as established more than 60 panda reserves.
Our Institute for Conservation Research scientists, as well as our curatorial team, have also played
an integral role in bringing the giant panda species back from the brink of extinction. Through our
scientific studies and partnership with the Wolong Giant Panda Breeding Center in China, much
knowledge has been gained that will help the Chinese manage panda reserves and populations in the
wild. We have contributed significantly to the recent giant panda baby boom that has occurred in
breeding centers throughout China. Although a 7.9 magnitude earthquake destroyed the Wolong
Breeding Center in 2008, we continue our collaboration with its scientists, who have been temporarily
relocated to the Wolong satellite base at Bifengxia.
CONSERVATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• A giant panda milk formula created by
our San Diego Zoo nutritionist, coupled
with a hand-rearing technique developed
by the Chinese called “twin swapping,” have
transformed the survival rate of nurseryreared panda cubs from zero percent to
95 percent.
• The giant panda breeding rate at the
Wolong Breeding Center increased
dramatically following multiyear collaborations with our scientists involving nutrition,
behavioral enrichment, husbandry, breeding protocols, and olfactory communications. Before
this, few of Wolong’s giant pandas mated naturally and the population was in decline. In 2010,
16 pandas were born at Wolong’s Bifengxia Panda Base!
• In 2010, China reached a major milestone: the panda population in zoos and breeding
centers reached 300, which will ensure a self-sustaining population as long as genetic diversity
is maintained.
• Our panda team developed an early pregnancy test for giant pandas using thermal imaging
as well as ultrasound pregnancy detection. Prior to this, there was no way to determine whether
a giant panda was pregnant.
• The first surviving giant panda cub in North America, Hua Mei, was born at the San Diego
Zoo in 1999. Hua Mei is also the first cub conceived by artificial insemination in the Western
Hemisphere. Since then, a total of six giant panda cubs have been born at the San Diego Zoo,
which is a record for North American zoos.
• Our San Diego Zoo giant panda team is
monitoring radio-collared pandas in the
Foping Reserve in China. This is the first
study of its kind to discover where pandas
roam within their range and how they
interact with other pandas. It will help us
understand how the fragmented forests affect
giant pandas as well as how to create natural
corridors to link these “island” habitats.
• Logging of old-growth trees in China has
eliminated many high-quality panda
maternity dens. Our researchers are part of a
team that is trying to understand what factors
influence a panda female looking for a
suitable maternity den. We would like to
create artificial dens for wild pandas in areas
where their natural dens have been
destroyed.
P RE -
AN D
P O ST -T OUR E XT EN SION S
Customize Your Own China Experience
POST -TOUR EXT ENSION
DELIGHT OF HONG KONG
HARBOUR
4 Days
July 12 - 15, 2014
PRE-TOUR EXT ENSION
THE MAGIC
OF
TIBET
6 Days
June 27 - July 2, 2014
On this 6-day extension visit
Lhasa,Tibet’s holiest city, at the
altitude of 12,000 feet, and witness
pilgrims in their religious
circumambulation of the Barkhor, a
centuries-old marketplace in the
heart of Lhasa. Explore the Jokhang
Temple, the center of Tibetan
Buddhist life, filled with altars,
shrines, and religious icons.
Gain an understanding of the
daily life of the Dalai Lamas through
an exploration of the winter and
summer palaces, the stunning and
iconic Potala Palace, and the serene
Norbulingka.
Traveling outside of Lhasa visit
the Sera and Drepung Monasteries
and view the seemingly endless
store of sutra literature, a fitting
evocation of the devotion to
learning of Tibetan Buddhism. Walk
among the resident monks and
witness their historic debate rituals.
Accommodations at the Sherton
Hotel.
A 1-page pdf brochure
is available for this extension
This 4-day extension combines
captivating sightseeing
experiences with ample free time for
personal exploration to create the
perfect finish to your China tour.
With a magical skyline as
backdrop, there is no end to the
fascination of this self-styled World
City. Museums, night life,
extraordinary cuisine, endless
shopping—life here is like no other
place.
Fly from Shanghai and transit
immediately to your hotel. You may
spend a leisurely afternoon
recovering your energies or explore
on your own. On Day 2, visit
Stanley Market and take a ride on a
sampan in Repulse Bay. Visit the
Aberdeen Floating Community and
take the old tram to the top of
Victoria Peak. Then tour Ocean Park
to see some of China’s rarest
animals. Day 3 is at leisure. Depart
for the U.S. on Day 4.
Accommodations at the Metro
Park Kowloon Hotel.
A 1-page pdf brochure
is available for this extension
Father Lion, Forbidden City
C L ASS ICAL H IGHL IGHT S
ITINERARY
July 1-2 • U.S. - Beijing
Depart the U.S. on July 3 for your flight to
Beijing. Cross the international dateline
and arrive in China on July 4. (meals aloft)
• Accommodations at the Nov otel Peace
Hotel in the heart of downtown
July 3 • Beijing
This morning, arrive at the gate of the
Forbidden City, the abiding symbol of
imperial China. Truly one of the great
achievements of civilization, its
construction employed hundreds of
thousands of workers between 1406 and
1420. Marvel at its expansive
architecture, magnificent imperial
gardens, and many museums of Chinese
antiquities and treasures.
Enjoy lunch at Xiao Wang Fu
Restaurant in Ritan Park.
Explore the Temple of Heaven, one of
the finest
creations of the
Ming dynasty.
This stunning
architecture
realizes the
eternal Chinese
desire to
incarnate
heaven in
material form
and represents
the most
Great Wall of China
OF
C HIN A
advanced principles of mechanics and
geometry of the time.
There is an optional visit to
Tiananmen Square and Mao’s Mausoleum
(if time allows.)
This evening, savor the imperial city’s
most famous delicacy, Peking duck, at the
renowned China Lounge Restaurant.
(b,l,d)
July 4 • Beijing
After breakfast head northeast for the
Great Wall of China. Encounter this
extraordinary rampart at Mutianyu, a
rugged section of the wall that offers easy
access by foot or cable car. Time and
again, the visual immensity of the Great
Wall dramatically exceeds visitors’
expectations. That even a few miles of the
wall were constructed on such jagged
peaks seems near miraculous,
underscoring the tremendous
accomplishment
of building a
rampart that
stretches for
3,700 miles
through 16
provinces.
Those travelers
who prefer to do
so, may descend
from the Wall on
the luge.
Enjoy lunch at Xiaolongpu Restaurant
near the foothills of the Wall. The
restaurant is famous for farmers’ fresh
produce and unique local cuisine.
Then, visit the cloisonné factory by
the Great Wall before returning to
Beijing.
Visit the picturesque Houhai district,
where well-preserved courtyard homes
and narrow hutong alleys border treelined lakes. Tour the district by
“pedicab” for a closer and more
engaging experience of traditional
Chinese life. Enjoy the wonderful views
from the Bell and Drum towers and
partake in a tea ceremony.
Tonight is free and
dinner is on one’s
own (b,l)
July 5 •
Beijing and Chengdu
Today fly to Chengdu
and enjoy a visit to
the Chengdu Panda
Breeding Center, a
large beautiful
complex. Meet with
some 20 pandas and
their caregivers. The
Atlanta Zoo’s
female panda cub was
Bifengxia Center
returned to China in
Feb 2010 and has lived here since. Also,
visit the Small Red Panda Center with 40
red pandas in residence.
There is optional photo time with the
pandas for an additional donation to the
Center.
Later, stroll along Jinli Street, a
thriving artisan district representative
of southwest China, and learn how
Sichuan candy figures are made.
For dinner, enjoy special Sichuan
cuisine by the opera house. (b,l,d)
• Accommodations at the Jinjiang Hotel
July 6 • Bifengxia
Drive to the China Conserv ation and
Research Center for the Giant Panda,
situated 95 miles southwest of Chengdu
in Bifengxia, a two-hour drive. Opened
in 2003 as the world's most important
program for breeding the giant panda,
the Center is arguably the best place to
see pandas in their natural habitat.
Bifengxia is the only conservation base
in the world to release giant pandas back
into the wild.
When the great earthquake damaged the
facilities at the Wolong Panda
Research Center in May 2008, all the
pandas there were transferred to
Bifengxia.
Today Bifengxia hosts about 80 adult
giant pandas, including San Deigo Zooborn Hua Mei and her cubs. The National
Zoo’s 5-year-old panda, Tai Shan, was
returned to China in spring 2010 and has
lived here since. Meet with a staff
member and tour the grounds. It is quite
an unforgettable
experience to observe
the many pandas in
residence here, with
their idiosyncratic
personalities, as
different from each
other as people. You
may play with panda
cubs and take your
photo with them, an
unimaginable
experience (cost is a
5,000 RMB
contribution to the
facility and is
included in the
program cost.) (b,l,d)
• Accommodations at the Hongzhu Hotel
July 7 • Bifengxia Wildlife Park
and Chongqing
This morning, continue your visits with
the pandas. Then, go on safari in the
Wildlife Park, which is the largest park
of its kind in China. Extending over
nearly 25 square miles, Bifengxia has
been long famous for ita
breathtaking canyon landscapes,
forests, rivers, and waterfalls. There are
over 300 species of animals living in
the preserve, and you will have the
opportunity to see many of them in their
natural environment.
In the afternoon, drive to Chengdu and
take a bullet train to Chongqing.
After dinner, board the Victoria Cruises
Ship. (b,l,d)
• Accommodations on Victoria Cruises
S AN D IEG O Z OO
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decades ago, when the San Diego Zoo’s relationship with the People’s Republic of China was
Three
in its infancy, the future of the critically endangered giant panda species was bleak because of
– Thirty Years of Protecting Giant Pandas –
Shanghai Skyline
July 8-9 • Yangzi River Cruise
Travel downstream through the
spectacular Three Gorges (called
Qutang, Wu, and Xiling), enjoying the
dramatic scenery and beautiful vistas as
they appear. Along the way, disembark
the ship to enjoy activities offshore,
including a visit to one of the relocated
villages. An amazing experience is
coming face to face with the
spectacular Three Gorges Dam at
Sandouping. The largest construction
site in the world is also China’s latest
effort to tame the Yangzi River. (both
days: b,l,d)
July 10 • Yichang and Shanghai
Transfer to the China Sturgeon
Research Institute in Yichang. Learn
about the life cycle and history of the
Chinese sturgeon as well as the current
conservation efforts.
Enjoy lunch at Yanshashidian
Restaurant.
Fly to Shanghai in the late afternoon
and transit to your hotel.
The evening is free. You may explore
Xintiandi in downtown Shanghai.
Designed by MIT architect Ben Wood,
Xintiandi is a $200 million, two-block
“entertainment environment” with
modern restaurants, clubs, cafes, and
boutiques. Xintiandi proved so
successful as a model for urban
redevelopment that it spawned at least
dozens of imitators across the country.
(b,l)
• Accommodations at Jinjiang Tower
Hotel in the heart of the French
Concession
July 11 • Shanghai
After breakfast, visit Yuyuan Garden in
old Shanghai and absorb the
traditional Chinese garden ambience.
Then, tour Shanghai Museum and view
its wonderful collection of Chinese
bronzes, jade, pottery and ceramics,
paintings and calligraphy, old coins,
and furniture.
Lunch is at Meiyuanchun Restaurant
with fine traditional Shanghai cuisine.
The afternoon is free for your own
exploration and last-minute shopping.
Enjoy your farewell banquet at the
elegant Xi Family Garden Restaurant
famous for contemporary Shanghai
cuisine. After dinner, stroll along the
Bund, viewing the beautifully
decorated colonial buildings along the
Huangpu River. (b,l,d)
July 12 • Shanghai and U.S.
Transfer to the Shanghai airport for
your flight home. Arrive in the U.S. on
the same day. (b,meals aloft)
habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and the lack of an overall conservation plan. Today, giant
pandas face a much more promising future, in part because the Chinese government has developed a
conservation strategy as well as established more than 60 panda reserves.
Our Institute for Conservation Research scientists, as well as our curatorial team, have also played
an integral role in bringing the giant panda species back from the brink of extinction. Through our
scientific studies and partnership with the Wolong Giant Panda Breeding Center in China, much
knowledge has been gained that will help the Chinese manage panda reserves and populations in the
wild. We have contributed significantly to the recent giant panda baby boom that has occurred in
breeding centers throughout China. Although a 7.9 magnitude earthquake destroyed the Wolong
Breeding Center in 2008, we continue our collaboration with its scientists, who have been temporarily
relocated to the Wolong satellite base at Bifengxia.
CONSERVATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• A giant panda milk formula created by
our San Diego Zoo nutritionist, coupled
with a hand-rearing technique developed
by the Chinese called “twin swapping,” have
transformed the survival rate of nurseryreared panda cubs from zero percent to
95 percent.
• The giant panda breeding rate at the
Wolong Breeding Center increased
dramatically following multiyear collaborations with our scientists involving nutrition,
behavioral enrichment, husbandry, breeding protocols, and olfactory communications. Before
this, few of Wolong’s giant pandas mated naturally and the population was in decline. In 2010,
16 pandas were born at Wolong’s Bifengxia Panda Base!
• In 2010, China reached a major milestone: the panda population in zoos and breeding
centers reached 300, which will ensure a self-sustaining population as long as genetic diversity
is maintained.
• Our panda team developed an early pregnancy test for giant pandas using thermal imaging
as well as ultrasound pregnancy detection. Prior to this, there was no way to determine whether
a giant panda was pregnant.
• The first surviving giant panda cub in North America, Hua Mei, was born at the San Diego
Zoo in 1999. Hua Mei is also the first cub conceived by artificial insemination in the Western
Hemisphere. Since then, a total of six giant panda cubs have been born at the San Diego Zoo,
which is a record for North American zoos.
• Our San Diego Zoo giant panda team is
monitoring radio-collared pandas in the
Foping Reserve in China. This is the first
study of its kind to discover where pandas
roam within their range and how they
interact with other pandas. It will help us
understand how the fragmented forests affect
giant pandas as well as how to create natural
corridors to link these “island” habitats.
• Logging of old-growth trees in China has
eliminated many high-quality panda
maternity dens. Our researchers are part of a
team that is trying to understand what factors
influence a panda female looking for a
suitable maternity den. We would like to
create artificial dens for wild pandas in areas
where their natural dens have been
destroyed.
$5,195
Single Supplement
$1,450
Tibet Pre-Tour Extension
$2,495
Single Supplement
$
790
Hong Kong Post-Tour Extension
$2,090
Single Supplement
$
790
F ABU LOUS D IN ING
Round-trip International Air available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly
at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected].
Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines
China today arguably produces the finest
cuisine in the world. Given the
Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and
available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email [email protected].
Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertainment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • One playtime session with the panda cubs (valued at $800 per person
based on 2013 rates) • Chinese airport taxes • Airport transfers and porterage (for those purchasing the recommended
group flights) • All group air and ground transportation within China • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides •
China Advocates’ national tour director (with a minimum of 10 participants) • San Diego Zoo host on the main tourwith a minimum of 15 participants • San Diego Zoo host on the Tibet Extension with a minimum of 10 participants •
Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour
Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to national tour director • Gratuities on extensions
• Airport transfers and porterage (if not on group flight) • Visa processing • Meals not included in the tour • Excess
baggage charges • Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature
For more information, please contact China Advocates at toll-free 888-333-2585,
locally at 415-334-4505 or email [email protected].
country’s stratospheric economic rise
and the emergence of a fun-loving
middle class, the special dining
experience is prized in Chinese society more than ever before. A good time in China
means nothing if not “to eat well.”
The enjoyment of good food will prove to be one of this family tour’s recurring
themes. Fine dining certainly makes for a happy occasion, but in China, it means
much more. Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China’s
astounding culinary traditions. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine,
Tour Reservation Form
and this means the direct way of experiencing a region is through tasting its food.
San Diego Zoo’s WorldWide Tours TM
Classical Highlights of China July 1-12, 2014
Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please make
checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due April 1, 2014.
Name/s ________________________________________________ Birth date ________________
Name/s ________________________________________________ Birth date ________________
In the Middle Kingdom, food unlocks the subtlety and richness of culture.
Since your tour passes through much of the country, you’ll have ample
opportunity to discover each region’s culinary specialty. And given Chinese
creativity, it is unlikely you’ll eat any one dish twice! One after another, dishes
brought to your table will surprise you
by their uniqueness. The enjoyment of
“food as culture” will be part and parcel
Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ ZIP __________
Home/Office ____________________________ Cell ___________________________________
Email _______________________________________ Relation____________________________
Optional Extensions:
Accommodations:
Bedding Request:
Tibet Pre-Tour Trip
Single
Hong Kong Post-Tour Trip
I need assistance in securing a roommate
Double
(I understand that if a roommate cannot be secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).)
One Bed
Two Beds
Smoking
Nonsmoking
I/We understand that, by signing below, I/we acknowledge that the Responsibilities and Conditions
section of this brochure has been read and accepted.
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______________________________________________________
Exp. Date ______CVV Code______ (Credit card payment is for deposit only. Balance must be paid by check.)
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Please fax or mail Reservation Form, with deposit, to:
Ch i n a Adv o cat es
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t el : 8 8 8 -3 3 3 -2 5 8 5 • fax : 4 1 5 -8 4 1 -1 7 9 0
you’ll enjoy visiting:
of your China experience. Here are just
some of the fine eating establishments
§ In BEIJING, dine at China Lounge, recognized as a premier location for the
fabled Chinese delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals in their
courtyard home in Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not be produced by
five star kitchens. § And Xiaolongpu at the foot of the Great Wall showcases
farmers’ fresh produce and hearty foods, particularly braised meats, conducive to the
northern climate and rugged terrain.
W EL CO ME
Dear Friends of the San Diego Zoo,
TO
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We are excited to offer a tour to China in 2014 that will provide our participants with the ultimate giant panda experience. We are visiting two giant
panda breeding centers: one in Chengdu and the other two hours southwest of Chengdu in Bifengxia. After the 2008 earthquake damaged the
Giant Panda Breed ing Center in the Wolong Pand a Reserve, most of the
Center’s pandas—nearly 80 animals—were transferred to a satellite facility in Bifengxia. During your visit to Bifengxia, you will see our precious
Hua Mei—the female panda born at the San Diego Zoo in 1999—as well
as three other San Diego Zoo-born pandas: Mei Sheng, Su Lin, and Zhen
Zhen. You will also meet the panda cubs born in the summer of 2013, who
will charm you with their playful antics. In addition, you will learn about
the collaborative giant pand a conservation efforts by the San Diego Zoo,
our U.S. partners, and our Chinese colleagues.
This year’s itinerary will also include a visit to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Shanghai, as well as a Yangzi River cruise. A San
Diego Zoo escort will accompany you on your journey, along with a national guide from China.
We cordially invite you to join us on this special adventure. Space is
limited to 25 travelers, so your early reservation is encouraged. With spectacular scenery, fascinating historical landmarks, friendly people, and, of
course, the end earing giant pandas, your magical memories from your
journey to China will be treasured forever.
Sincerely,
Amy Parrott
Director, WorldWild Tours TM
San Diego Zoo Global
Some aspects of this tour may not be appropriate
for travelers with health concerns or disabilities.
Tourist travel in China can be extremely strenuous
and may be especially debilitating to someone in
poor health. Tours often involve walking long
distances and up steep hills. China lacks handicapped-accessible facilities. Please consult with
China Advocates if you have any special needs or
concerns.
C LASSICAL H IG HLIGHT S
P A NDAS & W ILDL IFE P AR K
CONDITIONS
RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the terms
and conditions mentioned in these sections. A
contract has been entered into as soon as your
booking is received and accepted. To confirm the
reservation, a deposit of $700 per person is
required. Credit card payment is accepted for
the deposit only. Final balance must be paid by
check.
GROUP AIR: A recommended group flight is
available through AirTreks. This flight will include
airport transfers on both arrival and departure. This
flight is subject to availability and prices may vary
depending on time of purchase.
AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based on
each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these
policies before purchasing air via Airtreks. China
Advocates, Inc. and San Diego Zoo Global are not
responsible for any penalties incurred due to air
changes or cancellations.
CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until it
is received in writing by the office of China
Advocates. Cancellation penalties are based on
the date of receipt of written notice and are as
follows: 91 or more days prior to departure, a
cancellation fee of $500 per person is retained; 90-46
days prior to departure, $1,500 per person; 45-31
days prior to departure, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days
prior to departure, no refund is made.
Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, hotel
and cruise ship room upgrades, tour extensions, and any
special arrangements, are as follows: 50-31 days prior to
departure, 25% of cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to
departure, no refund is made.
RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates, Inc. and San Diego
Zoo Global act only as agents for the various carriers for
which tickets are provided and assume no responsibility
or liability in connection with the service of any train,
vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor vehicle or other
conveyance which may be used either wholly or in part, in
the performance of their duty to the passenger. Neither
will they be responsible for any act, error, or omission or
for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which
may be occasioned by a reason of any defect in any
vehicles, or through neglect or default of any company or
person engaged in conveying the passenger, or for any
hotel proprietor, hotel service or restaurant, or for any
other person engaged in carrying out the purpose for
OF
WITH
C HINA
Y A NGZ I R IVER C RUI SE
P.O. Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112 - 0551
Main Tour, Double Occupancy
TRAVEL IN CHINA
The schedule will be demanding with moderate
physical activity. Travel in China requires good
physical condition and health (special needs must
be arranged for in advance and may result in
additional costs), a spirit of adventure, a flexible
attitude, and a sense of humor. The itinerary is
subject to change and modification. Every effort
will be made to carry out the program as planned,
but alterations may still occur. Participants should
be aware that no refunds will be made as a result of
unforeseen changes, modifications, or delays.
Presorted Standard
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T OU R C OS T
• Rates are per person and do not include international air:
which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event it
becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or wellbeing of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever, to
alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be
made without penalty to the operators. The right is
reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions
warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers
as members for the tours. In such instances, full or equitable amounts will be refunded. Refunds for unused carrier tickets may be only in accordance with the regulations
of the carrier. (CST 2064278-40.) Registration as a seller
of travel does not constitute approval by the State of
California. All legal questions will be settled within the
jurisdiction of the County of San Francisco, California.
VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that
is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the
tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas.
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended
and available. You will receive travel insurance information once you are confirmed on the program.
Itinerary is subject to modification.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
§ In CHENGDU, sample Sichuan cuisine with a modern twist at Baguobuyi
Restaurant. You’ll be astounded by Sichuan culture as Sichuan Opera performers
wow you with their Bian Lian (changing masks) skills over the course of dinner.
§ In SHANGHAI, Lv Bo Lang delights in food presentation and a masterful
harmony of color, fragrance, and flavor.
§ Xi Family Garden Restaurant is often
cited as one of the city’s best choices for
Shanghai cuisine and delicate, sweet
tastes.
July 1 - 12, 2014
B EIJING • C HENGDU • B IFENGXIA • C HONGQING • YANGZI R IVER
• Y ICHANG • S HANGHAI
$5,195
Single Supplement
$1,450
Tibet Pre-Tour Extension
$2,495
Single Supplement
$
790
Hong Kong Post-Tour Extension
$2,090
Single Supplement
$
790
F ABU LOUS D IN ING
Round-trip International Air available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly
at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected].
Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines
China today arguably produces the finest
cuisine in the world. Given the
Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and
available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email [email protected].
Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertainment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • One playtime session with the panda cubs (valued at $800 per person
based on 2013 rates) • Chinese airport taxes • Airport transfers and porterage (for those purchasing the recommended
group flights) • All group air and ground transportation within China • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides •
China Advocates’ national tour director (with a minimum of 10 participants) • San Diego Zoo host on the main tourwith a minimum of 15 participants • San Diego Zoo host on the Tibet Extension with a minimum of 10 participants •
Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour
Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to national tour director • Gratuities on extensions
• Airport transfers and porterage (if not on group flight) • Visa processing • Meals not included in the tour • Excess
baggage charges • Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature
For more information, please contact China Advocates at toll-free 888-333-2585,
locally at 415-334-4505 or email [email protected].
country’s stratospheric economic rise
and the emergence of a fun-loving
middle class, the special dining
experience is prized in Chinese society more than ever before. A good time in China
means nothing if not “to eat well.”
The enjoyment of good food will prove to be one of this family tour’s recurring
themes. Fine dining certainly makes for a happy occasion, but in China, it means
much more. Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China’s
astounding culinary traditions. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine,
Tour Reservation Form
and this means the direct way of experiencing a region is through tasting its food.
San Diego Zoo’s WorldWide Tours TM
Classical Highlights of China July 1-12, 2014
Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please make
checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due April 1, 2014.
Name/s ________________________________________________ Birth date ________________
Name/s ________________________________________________ Birth date ________________
In the Middle Kingdom, food unlocks the subtlety and richness of culture.
Since your tour passes through much of the country, you’ll have ample
opportunity to discover each region’s culinary specialty. And given Chinese
creativity, it is unlikely you’ll eat any one dish twice! One after another, dishes
brought to your table will surprise you
by their uniqueness. The enjoyment of
“food as culture” will be part and parcel
Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ ZIP __________
Home/Office ____________________________ Cell ___________________________________
Email _______________________________________ Relation____________________________
Optional Extensions:
Accommodations:
Bedding Request:
Tibet Pre-Tour Trip
Single
Hong Kong Post-Tour Trip
I need assistance in securing a roommate
Double
(I understand that if a roommate cannot be secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).)
One Bed
Two Beds
Smoking
Nonsmoking
I/We understand that, by signing below, I/we acknowledge that the Responsibilities and Conditions
section of this brochure has been read and accepted.
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______________________________________________________
Exp. Date ______CVV Code______ (Credit card payment is for deposit only. Balance must be paid by check.)
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Please fax or mail Reservation Form, with deposit, to:
Ch i n a Adv o cat es
2 3 3 9 Ocean Av e • San Fran ci s co , CA • 9 4 1 2 7
t el : 8 8 8 -3 3 3 -2 5 8 5 • fax : 4 1 5 -8 4 1 -1 7 9 0
you’ll enjoy visiting:
of your China experience. Here are just
some of the fine eating establishments
§ In BEIJING, dine at China Lounge, recognized as a premier location for the
fabled Chinese delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals in their
courtyard home in Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not be produced by
five star kitchens. § And Xiaolongpu at the foot of the Great Wall showcases
farmers’ fresh produce and hearty foods, particularly braised meats, conducive to the
northern climate and rugged terrain.
W EL CO ME
Dear Friends of the San Diego Zoo,
TO
C HINA
We are excited to offer a tour to China in 2014 that will provide our participants with the ultimate giant panda experience. We are visiting two giant
panda breeding centers: one in Chengdu and the other two hours southwest of Chengdu in Bifengxia. After the 2008 earthquake damaged the
Giant Panda Breed ing Center in the Wolong Pand a Reserve, most of the
Center’s pandas—nearly 80 animals—were transferred to a satellite facility in Bifengxia. During your visit to Bifengxia, you will see our precious
Hua Mei—the female panda born at the San Diego Zoo in 1999—as well
as three other San Diego Zoo-born pandas: Mei Sheng, Su Lin, and Zhen
Zhen. You will also meet the panda cubs born in the summer of 2013, who
will charm you with their playful antics. In addition, you will learn about
the collaborative giant pand a conservation efforts by the San Diego Zoo,
our U.S. partners, and our Chinese colleagues.
This year’s itinerary will also include a visit to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Shanghai, as well as a Yangzi River cruise. A San
Diego Zoo escort will accompany you on your journey, along with a national guide from China.
We cordially invite you to join us on this special adventure. Space is
limited to 25 travelers, so your early reservation is encouraged. With spectacular scenery, fascinating historical landmarks, friendly people, and, of
course, the end earing giant pandas, your magical memories from your
journey to China will be treasured forever.
Sincerely,
Amy Parrott
Director, WorldWild Tours TM
San Diego Zoo Global
Some aspects of this tour may not be appropriate
for travelers with health concerns or disabilities.
Tourist travel in China can be extremely strenuous
and may be especially debilitating to someone in
poor health. Tours often involve walking long
distances and up steep hills. China lacks handicapped-accessible facilities. Please consult with
China Advocates if you have any special needs or
concerns.
C LASSICAL H IG HLIGHT S
P A NDAS & W ILDL IFE P AR K
CONDITIONS
RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the terms
and conditions mentioned in these sections. A
contract has been entered into as soon as your
booking is received and accepted. To confirm the
reservation, a deposit of $700 per person is
required. Credit card payment is accepted for
the deposit only. Final balance must be paid by
check.
GROUP AIR: A recommended group flight is
available through AirTreks. This flight will include
airport transfers on both arrival and departure. This
flight is subject to availability and prices may vary
depending on time of purchase.
AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based on
each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these
policies before purchasing air via Airtreks. China
Advocates, Inc. and San Diego Zoo Global are not
responsible for any penalties incurred due to air
changes or cancellations.
CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until it
is received in writing by the office of China
Advocates. Cancellation penalties are based on
the date of receipt of written notice and are as
follows: 91 or more days prior to departure, a
cancellation fee of $500 per person is retained; 90-46
days prior to departure, $1,500 per person; 45-31
days prior to departure, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days
prior to departure, no refund is made.
Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, hotel
and cruise ship room upgrades, tour extensions, and any
special arrangements, are as follows: 50-31 days prior to
departure, 25% of cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to
departure, no refund is made.
RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates, Inc. and San Diego
Zoo Global act only as agents for the various carriers for
which tickets are provided and assume no responsibility
or liability in connection with the service of any train,
vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor vehicle or other
conveyance which may be used either wholly or in part, in
the performance of their duty to the passenger. Neither
will they be responsible for any act, error, or omission or
for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which
may be occasioned by a reason of any defect in any
vehicles, or through neglect or default of any company or
person engaged in conveying the passenger, or for any
hotel proprietor, hotel service or restaurant, or for any
other person engaged in carrying out the purpose for
OF
WITH
C HINA
Y A NGZ I R IVER C RUI SE
P.O. Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112 - 0551
Main Tour, Double Occupancy
TRAVEL IN CHINA
The schedule will be demanding with moderate
physical activity. Travel in China requires good
physical condition and health (special needs must
be arranged for in advance and may result in
additional costs), a spirit of adventure, a flexible
attitude, and a sense of humor. The itinerary is
subject to change and modification. Every effort
will be made to carry out the program as planned,
but alterations may still occur. Participants should
be aware that no refunds will be made as a result of
unforeseen changes, modifications, or delays.
Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
San Diego, CA
Permit No. 410
T OU R C OS T
• Rates are per person and do not include international air:
which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event it
becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or wellbeing of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever, to
alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be
made without penalty to the operators. The right is
reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions
warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers
as members for the tours. In such instances, full or equitable amounts will be refunded. Refunds for unused carrier tickets may be only in accordance with the regulations
of the carrier. (CST 2064278-40.) Registration as a seller
of travel does not constitute approval by the State of
California. All legal questions will be settled within the
jurisdiction of the County of San Francisco, California.
VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that
is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the
tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas.
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended
and available. You will receive travel insurance information once you are confirmed on the program.
Itinerary is subject to modification.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
§ In CHENGDU, sample Sichuan cuisine with a modern twist at Baguobuyi
Restaurant. You’ll be astounded by Sichuan culture as Sichuan Opera performers
wow you with their Bian Lian (changing masks) skills over the course of dinner.
§ In SHANGHAI, Lv Bo Lang delights in food presentation and a masterful
harmony of color, fragrance, and flavor.
§ Xi Family Garden Restaurant is often
cited as one of the city’s best choices for
Shanghai cuisine and delicate, sweet
tastes.
July 1 - 12, 2014
B EIJING • C HENGDU • B IFENGXIA • C HONGQING • YANGZI R IVER
• Y ICHANG • S HANGHAI