Tour Plan for 47 th Int ’l S teno Congress

1. Tour Plan for 47thInt’l StenoCongress Beijing North Star Kwan Kin Int’l Travel Service Ltd.

2. Contents Ⅰ. Series A: Tours Only Ⅱ. Scenic Spots Introduction Ⅲ. Series B: Tours & Accommodation Ⅳ. Series C: Accommodation Only Ⅴ. Series D: Travel to Other Cities in China Ⅵ. Cancel Terms

3. Ⅰ. Series A: Tour Only • Note: • The rates above all include Entrance Fees, Tour Coach, Dinner and Tour Guide and exclude Accommodation and other private fees. • The routes above are all optionalhalf day tour for the rest time after competitions everyday. • Each group for the same route takes 30pax at least. • You have to prepay to us when you make the reservation and make it 15 days ahead at least.

4. Ⅱ. Scenic Spot Introduction Forbidden City The Palace Museum, historically and artistically one of the most comprehensive Chinese museums, was established on the foundation of the palace that was the ritual center of two dynasties, the Ming and the Qing, and their collections of treasures.

5. Acrobatic Show Chinese Acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts. Its history can be traced back to Neolithic times. It is believed that acrobatics grew out of labor and self-defense skills, which people practiced and demonstrated during their leisure time. The early performance is "walking on three-meter-high stilts while juggling seven gaggers". Then it developed into an entire art form.

6. The Great Wall The Great Wall of China is called the "Ten thousand Ii Great Wall" in Chinese. In fact, it＇ s more than 6 000 kilometres long. It winds its way from west to east, across deserts, over mountains, through valleys till at last it reaches the sea. It is one of the wonders of the world.

7. Peking Opera Peking Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. It arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century.The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty court and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China. Major performance troupes are based in Beijing and Tianjin in the north, and Shanghai in the south. The art form is also enjoyed in Taiwan, where it is known as National Opera.

8. Temple of Heaven As a masterpiece of the Ming and Qing architectural art and a precious example of China’s ancient architecture, the Temple of Heaven is the largest architectural group for worshipping Heaven in the world. The Temple of Heaven was the place where the Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties would worship Heaven and pray for bumper crops.

9. Hutong Tour by Rickshaw Hutong  is a kind of ancient city alley or lane typical in Beijing, Where the number of hutongs may run into several thousands. They are around the Forbidden City,many of which were built during the three dynasties of Yuan,Ming, and Qing.

10. Lama Temple Yonghegong (the Lama Temple) is the largest and best-preserved lamasery in Beijing. Built in 1694 it was originally a residence for Prince Yongzheng before he ascended the throne. Later in 1744 his successor Emperor Qianlong rebuilt and converted the palace into a temple devoted to the cult of the living Lama.

11. National Center for Performing Art National Center of Performing Arts is a unique construction designed by French architect Paul Andreu, with the giant silver dome to the west of Tiananmen Square and hosts high-level art performances home and aboard.

12. Summer Palace The Summer Palace was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection. The Summer Palace landscape, dominated mainly by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is under water.

13. Bird’s Nest (National Stadium ) The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest" for its architecture, is a stadium under construction on the Olympic Green in Beijing. The stadium will host the main track and field competitions for the 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. Value of National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) is equal to National Aquatics Stadium’s. It is also the new-rising landmark in Beijing in 2008.

14. Water Cube (National Aquatics Stadium) As a new land mark in Beijing, “Water Cube” took over four years to construct the Olympic venue, .The project's ETFE air cushion structures are the first of their kind to be used in China and the largest and most complicated membrane system in any single project in the world

15. Ming Tombs _ Dingling Tomb The Ming tombs lie in a broad valley to the south of Tianshou (Longevity of Heaven) Mountain in Changping County, about 50 kilometers northwest of Beijing proper. To the southwest of this valley, a branch of the Yanshan Range suddenly to breaks off and forms a natural gateway to the 40-quare-kilometer basin in which the tombs were built. This gateway is "defended" on each side by the Dragon and Tiger hills, which are said to protect this sacred area from winds carrying evil influences. Thirteen out of the 16 Ming emperors are buried in this peaceful valley.

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17. Ⅲ. Series B: Tours & Accommodation

18. Ⅳ. Series C: Accommodation Only

20. Ⅴ. Series D: Travel to Other Cities of China Route One ： Three Gorge of Yangtze River (4* accommodation) D1. After breakfast, take a domestic flight to Wuhan. After arrival, go to visit Yellow Crane Tower and Hubei Province Museum. In the evening, board on the Tour Ship. (B/L/D) D2. In the morning, start the Yangtze River Tour with Three Gorge Project. In the afternoon, have a visit of Xiling Gorge. In the evening, join the Welcome Dinner from Captain and enjoy the wonderful party. (B/L/D) D3. After Breakfast, take a boat for drifting. After lunch, have a visit of Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge.In the evening, enjoy the dancing show and fashion show. (B/L/D) D4. After breakfast, go to visit Fengdu Ghost City. In the evening, enjoy the Good-bye Party. (B/L/D) D5. After breakfast, get off the ship and arrive at Chonging, Transfer to Chongqing Park for a visit. After lunch, take a domestic flight back to Beijing. Quotation： €350 Land package price includes: • Round transfers in each city will be in air conditioned coach. • Accommodation in selected rooms will be in 2 twin beds Standard Room with daily breakfast. • Lunch and Dinner will be as mentioned in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) • All sightseeing and transfers with English-speaking tour guides. • Entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the day-to-day itinerary. • Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period. Not included in the package price: • Domestic flights mentioned in the itinerary (airport tax + fuel surcharge incl.) We will offer you the price when you make the reservation • Service Charge:15%of your total reservation charge. • International air and train tickets for entering & leaving mainland China.  • Single Room Supplements (as the above quotation for accommodation is based on twin sharing room) • Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness, or damages incurred during your trip. Notes: • Each group takes 16pax at least. • Other seasonal prices, please call for details.

21. Route Two ： Huadong Area (4* accommodation) D1.Depart from Beijing in the morning, take a domestic flight to Shanghai. After arrival check-in the hotel. (B/L/D) D2.After breakfast, transfer to Hangzhou for visiting West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Feilai Mountain. (B/L/D) D3.After breakfast, go to visit Net Master Garden and Zhouzhuang Village. (B/L/D) D4.After breakfast, transfer back to Shanghai, have a visit of Yuyuan Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road and Oriental Pearl Tower. (B /L/D) D5.After breakfast, take a domestic flight back to Beijing. (B) Quotation： €315/pax Single Supplement: €138/pax Land package price includes: • Round transfers in each city will be in air conditioned coach. • Accommodation in selected rooms will be in 2 twin beds Standard Room with daily breakfast. • Lunch and Dinner will be as mentioned in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) • All sightseeing and transfers with English-speaking tour guides. • Entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the day-to-day itinerary. • Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period. Not included in the package price: • Domestic flights mentioned in the itinerary (airport tax + fuel surcharge incl.) We will offer you the price when you make the reservation • Service Charge:15%of your total reservation charge • International air and train tickets for entering & leaving mainland China.  • Single Room Supplements (as the above quotation for accommodation is based on twin sharing room) • Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness, or damages incurred during your trip. Notes: • Each group takes 16pax at least. • Other seasonal prices, please call for details.

22. Route Three： Xian + Shanghai (4* accommodation) D1.In the morning, take a domestic flight to Xian. After arrival, check in the hotel for rest. (B/L/D) D2.After breakfast, go to visit Terra-cotta of Horses and Warriors, After lunch, visit Pottery Factory and enjoy wonderful dance show <Back to Tang Dynasty in Dreams> in Tang Dynasty Paradise. Taste dumplings as dinner in the evening. (B/L/D) D3.After breakfast, transfer to Shanxi Province Museum. Lunch later, go to visit Ancient City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower, Big Wild Goose Pagoda. (B/L/D) D4.After breakfast, take a domestic flight to Hangzhou. Dinner later, visit West Lake. (B/L/D) D5.After breakfast, transfer to Liu Garden. After lunch, transfer to Shanghai. In the evening, cruise in Huangpu River. (B/L/D) D6.After breakfast, take a domestic flight back to Beijing.(B) Quotation： €325/pax Single Supplement: €150/pax Land package price includes: • Round transfers in each city will be in air conditioned coach. • Accommodation in selected rooms will be in 2 twin beds Standard Room with daily breakfast. • Lunch and Dinner will be as mentioned in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) • All sightseeing and transfers with English-speaking tour guides. • Entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the day-to-day itinerary. • Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period. Not included in the package price: • Domestic flights mentioned in the itinerary (airport tax + fuel surcharge incl.) We will offer you the price when you make the reservation • Service Charge:15%of your total reservation charge • International air and train tickets for entering & leaving mainland China.  • Single Room Supplements (as the above quotation for accommodation is based on twin sharing room) • Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness, or damages incurred during your trip. Notes: • Each group takes 16pax at least. • Other seasonal prices, please call for details.

23. Ⅵ. Cancel Terms If you would like to cancel any reservations above (ex. Tour, Accommodation or other options), you have to charge the compensation according to the form below.

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