AN

EAST ASIAN ART & CULTURE TOUR

With

Flying Tiger Veteran Prof. John Yee

 

June 8 - 25, 2002

(18 Days)

Sponsored by Denver-Kunming Committee

and

East - West Tours, Inc.

A Study Tour on Buddhist Art

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL

 

ITINERARY (18 Days)

June 2002

Date Day  
8 1 Fly from Denver to Beijing
10 3 Check-in to hotel. Sightseeing
11 4 Visit Imperial Palace, Old Hutong homes
12 5 Climb Great Wall, imperial tombs, Malls
13-146-7 Fly to Xian. See Huaqing Pool,Wild Goose Pagoda, Imperial Tombs, Terra Cotta Warriors
15 8 Train to Loyang, Sung capital. Sightseeing
16 9 See Longmen Caves, White Horse Monastery
17 10 Bus to Zhengzhou, Tour Shaolin Temple home of Shaolin Martial Arts.
18 11 Fly to Shanghai, Sightsee the new Shanghai.
19 12 Tour Old & New Shanghai
20-22 13-15

Fly to Kunming, Visit Gold Pavilion, Minority Village, Yunnan Art Academy, ‘99 Expo Western Hills, Bamboo Monastery, Hump Pilots Memorial.

23 16 Fly to Hong Kong. Sightseeing & Night market.
24 17 Visit largest Buddha in Lantao Island.
25 18 Return to U.S.

 

 

RESERVATIONS

Reservations for this unusual trip should be make as soon as possible. Space is limited to 12 people. Fill out reservation application form with your deposit of $300. Send to

John H. Yee

EAST-WEST, INC.

4053 S. Wisteria Way

Denver, CO 80237

Phone: 303-770-7866 FAX: 303-770-0261

Tour Price:$2,460.00 + Air

(Airfare could range from 700 - 1,000)

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

BEIJING: Capital of China since Yuan Dynasty. It is China’s single greatest repository of monuments and treasures from Imperial times. Sightseeing includes: the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs, the Great Wall, and famous shopping malls.

XIAN: Is the ancient capital of Tang Dynasty. Its the cradle of Chinese civilization. Site of Imperial Tombs and Terra Cotta warriors of Qin Dynasty.

LOYANG: Is the ancient capital of Song Dynasty. Repository of significant Buddhist sculpture and arts at Longmen Caves. In addition, the White Pony Monastery, the first monastery build in China.

ZHENGZHOU: Capital of Henan province. The famous Shaolin Temple of martial arts is located nearby. It was made famous by the Chan Master, Budhidarma.

SHANGHAI: Once call the Paris of the Orient. Shanghai is like the Phoenix, newly born from the ashes from the old. Its today one of the most modern city in Asia.

KUNMING: Denver’s Sister City, Kunming is a mile high city with the best climate in China; known as the "City of Eternal Spring". Set near a beautiful lake with scenic mountains and parks. Land of 26 ethnic minorities and home base of the world renowned "Flying Tigers" and "Hump Pilots" of World War II. Site of the International Horticultural Exposition in 1999.

HONG KONG: This exotic and beautiful island, site of many Hollywood movies, is center of world trade banking, shipping and tourism. It is the most unusual success story of the 20th Century. After 155 years of British rule, we have seen the changing of the guards. But for the tourist, not a great deal else has changed. In the words of the leaders, "Houses still run, dance halls still dance, as before". The new airport, which had a cost of 12 billion US dollars, will be interesting to see, and surely the biggest change.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel accommodations based on twin occupancy. Twin beds with private bath. 4 or 5 star hotels. Single occupancy. China 600, Hong Kong 200

AIR TRANSPORT: From Denver via commercial carrier. In China via Chinese airlines. Airlines reserve right to change fares rules without notice.

MEALS: In China, usually Western breakfast, Chinese lunch and dinner. Hong Kong, Western break- only

RESERVATIONS & DEPOSITS: Tour cost $2,460 + air.

A deposit of $300 per person is required as soon as possible since tour capacity is limited to the first 10 who sign up. Payment of $1,500 by end of October, Balance of payment by December 10, 2001. Early payment is required to secure definite bookings for both land and air.

TRIP INSURANCE: Highly recommended. Insurance includes cancellation, health, accident and baggage. Application will be sent to you upon receipt of deposit.

CANCELLATION CHARGE: (Must be in writing) Up to 60 days prior to departure -150. After 60 days, $250 plus any charges levied by hotels, local tour operators and/or airlines.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: A valid passport. East-West, Inc. will secure visas for entry into China. Visa applications will be mailed to you upon receipt of deposit.

BAGGAGE: Due to motor coach capacity, only one piece of checked luggage and one carry -on will be allowed on the trip.

TOUR PRICE: Tour price may vary somewhat, up or down, pending on airfare rates, rates of exchange, costs & schedules in effect next year. Present rates of exchange are favorable to the U.S. dollar and is unlikely to change. But our tour price does not include the following: Visa, airport taxes in China, medical expenses, excess baggage charges, beverage and meals not included with regular meals provided, and all other items of a purely personal nature.

 

RESPONSIBILITY

East-West. Inc. (the organizer and its tour leaders), act only as the agents for securing t he services of the several carriers, hotel and other establishments providing accommodations or services to our customers. East-West, Inc. shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, expense, delay or to or by the property of such customer or person from any cause whatsoever, including but not limited to the acts of any agent, servant or employee, or any carrier, or hotel or other establishment to furnish reservations or accommodations, the cancellation or delay in departure or arrival of any scheduled trip or flight; or accident, collision, theft, strikes, weather conditions, disease, war, civil disturbance or government restrictions. Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyances. All air travel arrangements to China are at the discretion of Air China and its connected air lines. East-West, Inc. and its organizers cannot be held liable for any personal injury, property damage, accidents, delays or cancellation of flights or transportation, missing c onnections or transit caused by any reason beyond the control of East-West, Inc. and its organizers. The liability of East-West, Inc. shall be limited to refund of sums paid to East-West, Inc., excluding charges levied by hotels, airlines, and local tour operators which are not refundable. (see additionally "cancellation charges" for pre-departure terms.) East-West, Inc. expressly disclaims any other obligation, guarantees, and warranties, expressed or implied arising by law or otherwise, including without limitation any obligation, guarantees, or warranty of description; fitness or merchantability, and whether or not occasioned by negligence, and in no event will be liable for any special or consequential damages. Further, East-West, Inc. shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, expense, delay, or inconvenience which may be caused by any tour customer WHO FAILS TO MEET DEPARTURE SCHEDULES DUE TO HIS/HER OWN NEGLIGENCE. Each tour participant will be required to sign a comprehensive disclaimer to this effect in regard to all of the above. Occasionally, the land portion of your tour may be extended or curtailed due to unforeseen changes in transportation schedules. There may also be other instances in which changes become necessary or advisable. Any savings realized by these changes will be passed on to the passengers on their return. Any resultant expenses shall be borne by the passenger.