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This tour is provided byOdysseys Unlimited, oneof Travel & Leisure’s 2008
World’s Best Tour Operators.
April 8-26, 2010
An Exclusive Small Group Tour forUCLA Alumni and Friends
presents
CHINA AND TIBET19 days from $4,895 — air, land & cruise inclusive
19 days from $4,895 — air, land and cruise inclusive
CHINA AND TIBET
Tour membership limited to 24 UCLA alumni and friends
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Beijing, China
Day 2: Arrive Beijing We arrive in the Chinesecapital and transfer to our hotel. After time torelax we gather for a briefing on the journeyahead followed by dinner together at the hotel. D
Day 3: Beijing After time to rest this morn-ing, mid-day we begin our discovery of this2,000-year-old city at vast Tiananmen Square,and the Forbidden City, seat of imperial powerduring the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tonight wesavor a traditional Peking Duck dinner. B,D
Day 4: Beijing/Great Wall This morning wetour the splendid Temple of Heaven complex,where China’s rulers once worshipped. Afterlunch we walk on the Great Wall, the networkof ancient defense installations that stretchesalmost 4,000 miles from the East China Sea toCentral Asia. B,L
Day 5: Beijing This morning we enjoy a smallgroup highlight, as we ride rickshaws throughBeijing’s ancient back roads and alleys (hutongs)and enjoy a home visit, giving us a glimpse ofthe traditional communal lifestyle. Then we visitthe Summer Palace, the former royal retreat thatis now a lovely park. B,L
Day 6: Beijing/Xian We fly this morning toXian, a provincial backwater until the accidentaldiscovery of the Terra Cotta Warriors in 1974.Upon arrival we tour the impressive nine-mile citywall and moat, then enjoy a special dumplinglunch. Next: Shanxi Provincial History Museum,with an acclaimed collection of historic and culturalartifacts. Tonight we attend a Tang Dynasty showand dinner. B,L,D
Beijing touring, including Tiananmen Square, Templeof Heaven, Great Wall ... Beijing hutong tour and homevisit ... Giant Panda Protection & Research Center,Chengdu ... Dazu Rock Carvings … Three-night visit tofascinating Tibet ... Lhasa’s 1,000-room Potala Palace... Visit with a Tibetan family ... Three-night YangtzeRiver cruise including Three Gorges ... Terra CottaWarriors of Xian ... Shanghai touring
Your Small Group Tour Highlights
Cover photo: China’s Great Wall stretches for 2,480 miles — and through 2,000 years of history.
Avg. High (°F) Mar Apr MayBeijing 52 70 81Lhasa 53 60 66Shanghai 55 66 74
This distinctive small group journey combines a special visit to remote,spiritual Tibet with a memorable cruise on the Yangtze, China’sfabled “long river.” Enhancing this highly popular itinerary: intrigu-
ing Beijing, the extraordinary Terra Cotta Warriors of Xian, and cosmopolitanShanghai. East meets West in a joyful convergence.
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Beijing
2-5 Beijing Sofitel Wanda Beijing Deluxe
6-7 Xian Sheraton Xian Sup. First Class
8 Chengdu Crowne Plaza Deluxe
9-11 Lhasa, Tibet Xin Ding Hotel First Class
12 Chongqing JW Marriott Deluxe
13-15 Yangtze Cruise Victoria Cruises Sup. First Class
16-18 Shanghai Hilton Shanghai Deluxe
19 Depart Shanghai for U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travelindustry standard reference.
Day 7: Xian Our day begins with a visit to the re-vered Wild Goose Pagoda (c. 652 AD). After lunchwe tour the museum housing the army of 7,000life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors that had lain buriedand forgotten for more than two millennia. B,L,D
Day 8: Xian/Chengdu We fly this morning toChengdu, where we visit the renowned GiantPanda Protection & Research Center, the onlysuch refuge in the world. B,L,D
Day 9: Chengdu/Lhasa Early today we fly toLhasa, Tibet’s capital and only major city. Sittingon a plateau between two Himalayan ridges, theChinese province of Tibet covers an area as largeas Western Europe. On the way to our hotel westop to visit with a Tibetan family in their home.Since the altitude here is approximately 12,000feet above sea level, we spend the remainder ofthe day acclimating. B,L,D
Day 10: Lhasa Our tour begins in the heart ofthe old city at Jokhang, Tibet’s holiest temple.Built in 647, Jokhang is an intriguing complex thatattracts pilgrims day and night. SurroundingJokhang is Barkhor, a plaza lined with chantingmonks, street performers, and vendors. Later wetour the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas atNorbulinka; tonight, we enjoy dinner at a localrestaurant. B,L,D
Day 11: Lhasa Opened to foreigners only since1984, Tibet is a profoundly spiritual place whereBuddhism has infused all aspects of life for 13 cen-turies. We see evidence of this at 17th-century PotalaPalace, with 1,000 rooms and 200,000 Buddhaimages, which we explore this morning. This after-noon we visit the vast Sera Monastery. B,L,D
Day 12: Lhasa/Chongqing We depart for theflight to Chongqing, where we visit the Stilwell
Museum commemorating WWII General JosephStilwell. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. B,L,D
Day 13: Chongqing/Dazu/Board ShipToday’s excursion features the Dazu Rock Carvingsdating back more than a millennium– and now aUNESCO World Heritage Site. These cliffsidecarvings reflect Buddhist teachings, tenets ofConfucianism, and local folklore. Tonight weboard our river ship and set sail downstream. B,L,D
Day 14: Yangtze Cruising – Shibaozhai orFengdu Prized for its haunting natural beauty,the Yangtze is one of the world’s longest (3,600miles) and busiest rivers. This afternoon we visiteither the Red Pagoda in Shibaozhai, or the“ghost city” of Fengdu. B,L,D
Day 15: Yangtze Cruising – Qutang Gorge/Small Three Gorges/Wu Gorge/XilingGorge Today we pass through narrow QutangGorge, then board a small sampan for a cruisethrough the stunning Small Three Gorges,among the most spectacular sights of our trip.
On Day 11 we tour Tibet's Potala Palace, traditional seat of the Dalai Lamas, and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Your Tour Price Includes• Air transportation Shanghai/Hong Kong• 3 nights’ accommodations at Langham PlaceHotel (Deluxe)
• 3 meals: 3 breakfasts• Transfers to/from airport
HONG KONG – ON YOUR OWN
4 days/3 nights for $495Single Supplement: $295
(Add $250 if purchasing a land only package on the main tour)
Explore this fascinating, vibrant Chinese cityon your own. Incredible shopping, a mind-boggling
diversity of cuisine and a dazzling city scene.
Post-Tour Extension: April 26-29, 2010
Back aboard our Victoria Cruises ship this after-noon we enter tranquil Wu Gorge then cruise41-mile Xiling Gorge. B,L,D
Day 16: Yangtze Cruising – Three GorgesDam/Shanghai After visiting the site of theimmense Three Gorges Dam we continue on toYichang, where we disembark and transfer tothe airport for the flight to Shanghai, the “Parisof the East.” B,L,D
Day 17: Shanghai Our day begins amidst thescenic pools and walkways of 16th-century YuYuan Garden, one of the few remaining vestigesof old Shanghai. We also visit the Bund, thebroad avenue that’s a potent symbol ofEuropean influence; and the Children’s Palace,where young students study the arts. Tonightwe attend a Chinese acrobatic show. B,L
Day 18: Shanghai This morning we visit therenowned Shanghai Museum, with its priceless
collections of ancient Chinese bronzes, ceram-ics, and calligraphy. This afternoon is at leisurebefore tonight’s farewell dinner. B,D
Day 19: Depart for U.S. We depart Shanghaifor our return flight to the U.S. B
Los Angeles, San Francisco $4,895
Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle $5,095
Baltimore, Boston, Chicago,
Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, $5,195
Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia
Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati,Cleveland, Miami, Orlando, $5,295Tampa, Washington, DC
Land Only $4,395
Prices are per person based on double occupancy inan outside cabin with balcony. Single travelers pleaseadd $1,495. All tour prices above are guaranteed.
Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Pacificflight from San Francisco: $3,495; from Chicago,Washington, DC: $3,995. (Business Class upgradeis subject to availability and the pricing is subjectto change.) Airline taxes and departure fees of$493 per person will be listed separately on yourinvoice, and are subject to change.
Please note: This trip involves full days of sightseeingand significant amounts of walking. You should be ingood physical condition to enjoy the tour. Lhasa’saltitude (12,090 feet) could pose problems for travel-ers with certain health conditions. You should con-sult with your physician if you have concerns.
For more information and reservations,please call UCLA Alumni Travel at310-206-0613 or800-UCLAlumni (825-2586)E-mail: [email protected]
Tour Departs: April 8, 2010
Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; allflights within itinerary
• 17 nights’ accommodations: 3 nights aboardSuperior First Class ship of Victoria Cruises; 14nights in Deluxe, Superior First Class, and FirstClass hotels
• 45 meals: 17 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including allentrance fees
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughoutyour trip, including on shore excursions
• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Launched/Rebuilt: 2001-2008Registry: ChineseCrew: 112-125Passenger Capacity: 193-308
Air Conditioning: YesDecks: 5All Cabins: Private balcony;satellite TV with HBO
Victoria Cruises Premier Ships
A local slice of life ...
“THIS WAS A FABULOUS TRIP.INTERESTING SIGHTS AND GOOD
VALUE. THE HOTELS AND SHIP
WERE SUPERIOR AND WE ENJOYED
OUR FELLOW TRAVELERS.”
– Bill 6́0 and Karen skinner
Method of Payment� Check � American Express � Discover � MasterCard � VISA
Account #_________________________________________ Security Code__________________Exp. Date _____/____
Name of Cardholder _________________________________________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paidto Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due on Jan. 3, 2010, and is payable by check or credit card.
RESERVATION FORM: CHINA AND TIBETEnclosed is my/our deposit for $_____($500 per person) for ____ person/people on China and Tibet departing April 8,2010. I/we understand the final payment is due 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express,Discover, MasterCard, or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable toOdysseys Unlimited, Inc. Mail depositcheck to: UCLA Alumni Association, Attn: Alumni Travel, James West Alumni Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397.Or call UCLA Alumni Travel at 310-206-0613 or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586). Fax: 310-209-4271.
Passport Name_________________________________________________ Date of Birth_________ Gender ________
Passport Name_________________________________________________ Date of Birth_________ Gender ________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________________________ State________ ZIP__________________
Home Ph. ( ______ ) ______________________________ Cell. Ph. ( ______ ) _______________________________
E-mail __________________________________________ Name(s) for Badges_______________________________
Please book my air from ___________________________ � I/we would like to request a Business Class upgrade.
� I will share a room with ____________________________ � I desire a single room (limited availability)
� Post-Tour Extension to Hong Kong: Please sign me/us up.
Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for China and Tibet, April 8-26, 2010, and agreesthat their signature below represents their acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions.
Signature(s) __________________________________________________________________ Date________________
Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,
Travel in the spring of 2010 to discover the highlights of China, including the mysteries of Tibet and thegrandeur of the Yangtze River. Our small group will be comprised of no more than 24 guests and willbe exclusive to UCLA alumni and friends.
Our journey begins in 2000-year-old Beijing, site of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Templeof Heaven, and of course the legendary Great Wall. Next, we fly to Xian where we’ll see one of thegreatest archaeological discoveries of recent time: the intact life-size army of nearly 8,000 terra-cottawarriors, horses and chariots. We'll visit the renowned Giant Panda Protection & Research Center, beforetraveling to Lhasa in the Chinese province of Tibet. With three days here we’ll have time to acclimatizeto the high altitude and explore the city’s sacred temples and its vast Potala Palace. Then we'll relaxduring a three-night cruise on the Yangtze River, one of the world’s longest and busiest rivers. A high-light is the monumental Three Gorges Dam. Our tour concludes in dazzling Shanghai, a city thatepitomizes 21st-century China.
Space on this tour will fill up quickly. Please call us today to reserve your place on our trip to mysticalTibet and extraordinary China.
Regards from Westwood,
Christel Pailet For information, contact us at 310-206-0613Director, Alumni Travel or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586).
www.UCLAlumni.net
UCLA Alumni Travel is a benefit of membership in the UCLA Alumni Association. The Association requires all alumni and friendsto join to use our services. You may invite one companion to travel with you as a guest on your membership.
� YES, I am a member of the UCLA Alumni Association. � NO, I am not a member. Please send me an application to join.
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