TERMS & CONDITIONSTRAVEL IN CHINA: The schedule will bedemanding with moderate physical activity.Travel in China requires good physicalcondition and health (special needs must bearranged for in advance and may result inadditional costs), a spirit of adventure, aflexible attitude, and a sense of humor. Theitinerary is subject to change andmodification. Every effort will be made tocarry out the program as planned, butalterations may still occur. Participantsshould be aware that no refunds will be madeas a result of unforeseen changes,modifications, or delays. Some aspects of this tour may not beappropriate for travelers with health concernsor disabilities. Tourist travel in China can beextremely strenuous and may be especiallydebilitating to someone in poor health. Toursoften involve walking long distances and upsteep hills. China lacks handicap-accessiblefacilities. Please consult with ChinaAdvocates if you have any special needs orconcerns.ELIGIBILITY: Membership in theCommonwealth Club is required to travelon this tour. People who live outside of theBay Area may purchase a nationalmembership. To learn moreabout membership types, please visitwww.commonwealthclub.org/membership orcall (415) 597-6720.RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject tothe terms and conditions mentioned in thesesections. A contract has been entered into assoon as your booking is received andaccepted. To confirm the reservation, adeposit of $700 per person is required. Finalpayment is due at 90 days prior todeparture and can be paid by check.GROUP AIR:A recommended group flightis available through AirTreks. This flight willinclude airport transfers on both arrival anddeparture. This flight is subject to availabilityand prices may vary depending on time ofpurchase. AIR:Airline cancellations and penalties arebased on each carrier and ticket. Be sure toreview these policies before purchasing airtickets via AirTreks. China Advocates, Inc.and The Commonwealth Club are notresponsible for any penalties incurred due toairline schedule changes or cancellations.CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation isvalid until it is received in writing by theoffice of China Advocates. Cancellationpenalties are based on the date of receipt ofwritten notice and are as follows: 91 ormore days prior to departure, acancellation fee of $500 per person isretained; 90-46 days prior to departure,$1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior todeparture, $2,500 per person; 30-0 daysprior to departure, no refund is made. Cancellation penalties for additional hotelnights, hotel and cruise ship room upgrades,tour extensions, and any specialarrangements, are as follows: 50-31 daysprior to departure, 25% of cost is retained;30-0 days prior to departure, no refund ismade.RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates,Inc. and The Commonwealth Club act only asagents for the various carriers for whichtickets are provided and assume noresponsibility or liability in connection withthe 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 thepassenger. Neither will they be responsiblefor any act, error, or omission, or for anyinjury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity,which may be occasioned by any defect inany vehicles, or through neglect or default ofany company or person engaged in conveyingthe passenger, or for any hotel proprietor,hotel service or restaurant, or for any otherperson engaged in carrying out the purposefor which tickets or coupons are issued. In theevent it becomes necessary or advisable forthe comfort or well-being of the passengers,or for any reason whatsoever, to alteritinerary or arrangements, such alterationsmay be made without penalty to theoperators. The right is reserved to withdrawany or all tours should conditions warrant,also to decline to accept or retain anypassengers as members for the tours. In suchinstances, full or equitable amounts will berefunded. Refunds for unused carrier ticketsmay be only in accordance with theregulations of the carrier (CST 2064278-40).Registration as a seller of travel does notconstitute approval by the State of California.All legal questions will be settled within thejurisdiction of the County of Nevada City,California.VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport isrequired that is valid for at least six monthsbeyond the duration of the tour. Travelers areresponsible for their own visas.Trip cancellation insurance is highlyrecommended and available. You willreceive travel insurance information onceyou are confirmed on the program.Itinerary is subject to modification. Prices are subject to change without notice.

INSIDER’S SOUTHERN CHINAPARADISE IN THE ANCIENT VILLAGES OF GUIXHOU &

THE SUBLIME BEAUTY OF GUIL IN’S LI RIVER & HANGZHOU’S WEST LAKE

October 14-26, 2017

SHANGHAI • KAILI • ZHAOXING • TANGAN • LONGSHENG • GUILIN

HANGZHOU • SHANGHAI

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

Oakland, CA

Permit N

o. 379

Post Office Box 194210

San Francisco, CA 94119

Tour Cost• Rates are per person and do not include international air: Main Tour, Double Occupancy $5,545

Single Supplement $1,490

Pre- and Post-Tour ExtensionsBeijing & Xian Pre-Tour Extension $ 2,150 Single Supplement $ 790 Chengde Imperial Resort Pre-Tour Extension $ 1,650 Single Supplement $ 690 Shanghai-China’s Future Post-Tour Extension $ 1,050 Single Supplement $ 495Huang Mountains/Huizhou Culture Post-Tour Ext $ 1,950 Single Supplement $ 795Yangzi River Cruise Post-Tour Extension $ 2,250 Single Supplement $ 890Hong Kong Post-Tour Extension $ 2,350 Single Supplement $ 795

Round-trip International Air is available through AirTreks. For pricing, please contact AirTreksdirectly at 415-977-7136 or at china-advocates@airtreks.com.Private Airport Transfers upon arrival and departure in Shanghai are recommended and available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email info@china-advocates.com.Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing,entertainment, cultural activities and meals listed in itinerary • Chinese airport taxes • All air and ground transportationwithin China • English-speaking local tour guides • China Advocates’ National Tour Director (with a minimum of 10participants) • Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour (with a minimum of 10 participants)Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to China Advocates’ National Tour Director •Gratuities on extensions • Airport arrival/departure transfers and Porterage • Visa and passport processing fees • Mealsnot included in the tour • Optional activities not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Travel insurance •Items of a personal nature

Tour Reservation FormThe Commonwealth Club

Insider’s Southern China, October 14-26, 2017

We require membership in the Commonwealth Club to travel with us. Please check one of the following options:___ I am a current member of the Commonwealth Club. ___ Please use the credit card information below to sign me up or renew my membership. ___ I will visit www.commonwealthclub.org/membership to sign up for a membership.

Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please makechecks payable to China Advocates and mail to the Commonwealth Club Travel at the address below.Final payment is due on July 16, 2017.Passport Name/s _________________________________________ Birth date _______________Passport Name/s _________________________________________ Birth date ________________Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ ZIP __________Home/Office __________________________ Cell _____________________________________Email 1________________________________Email 2 ___________________________________ Optional Extensions: Beijing & Xian Pre-Tour Ext Chengde Imperial Resort Pre-Tour Ext

YangziRiverCruisePost-TourExt Shanghai-China’s Future Post-Tour ExtHuangMountains/HuizhouCulturePost-TourExt HongKongPost-TourExt

Accommodations: Single DoubleI need assistance securing a roommate. I understand that if a roommate cannotbe secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).

Bed Request: One Bed Two Beds Smoking NonsmokingI/we understand that, by signing below, I/we acknowledge that the Terms & Conditions section of this brochurehas been read and accepted.

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________

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Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______________________________________________________

Exp. Date ______CVVCode______ (Payments accepted by credit card or check.)

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________Please fax, email, or mail Reservation Form, with deposit, to:

Commonwealth ClubP.O. Box 194210 • San Francisco, CA • 94119

tel: 415-597-6720 • fax: 415-597-6729 • email: travel@commonwealth.org

Dear Commonwealth Club of California Members and Friends,

You are invited to join us on an insider’s exploration of the beauty ofSouthern China.

Set in a spectacular karst limestone landscape of dramatic gorges andcanyons with terraced hillsides and enchanting vistas, the landlockedGuizhou province has remained relatively isolated from the rest of Chinadue to its mountainous terrain. Southeast Guizhou is home to 38 minoritygroups, with Miao, Dong, and Yao people being the most substantialpopulations. The area is ideal for experiencing the splendidly distinct folkcustoms, all against a backdrop of spectacular hillsides.

In Guilin, explore the exquisite landscapes of mountains and watersthat have inspired Chinese artists for centuries. Take a cruise on the LiRiver cruise and stay at the Li An Lodge, a boutique hotel created by aChinese American photographer with accommodations as artistic andrefined as the surrounding view.

The West Lake is an inspiring synthesis of modernity and nature inChina. Ultra-chic Hangzhou sits on the Lake’s east side while the othershores tie to the natural rhythms of the old dynasties.

While exploring China’s natural and cultural heritage, you will alsodiscover the country’s culinary delights. China cannot be understood inits true dimensions without delving into its marvelous cuisine.

The trip starts and ends in Shanghai where pre and post extensiontours are available to customize your experience. For more information,contact us at (415) 597-6720 or travel@commonwealthclub.org. You mayalso fax the reservation form to (415) 597-6729.

Join us!

Kristina Nemeth, Director of Travel The Commonwealth Club

FABULOUS DININGSavor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines

China today arguably producessome of the finest cuisine in the world.Given the country’s stratosphericeconomic rise and the emergence of afun-loving middle class, fine diningexperiences are prized in Chinese

society more than ever. A good time in China means nothing if not “to eat well.”The enjoyment of good food will prove to be one of this tour’s recurring

themes. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine, which means the bestway of experiencing China is through tasting its food. Since your tour passesthrough much of the country, you’ll have many opportunities to discover eachprovince’s culinary specialties and given the creativity of Chinese chefs, it isunlikely you’ll eat any dish twice! Here are just some of the splendid eatingestablishments that you will enjoy on your trip:

§ KAILI - The cuisine of China developed to offer health benefits as well as flavorfulexperiences and Kaili food is no exception. Their hot and sour soup is renown forits fortifying properties and depth of flavor. Restaurants in the Guizhou provinceuse spicy chili peppers, lending warmth to the body. The large scale of ricecultivation offers many dishes featuring this staple along with the fish that reside in

the paddies! Country cooking offershome style meals of the Dong and Miaocutures!

§ GUILIN - The cuisine of this region is acombination of the familar Cantoneseand Hunanese. Speciality dishes often

feature local crops, like taro, and fish from the local Li River, in a dizzying array ofculinary techniques. Guilin offers food that is coveted across China. At Zuoan youwill indulge in dishes inspired by the local love of bold colors and an artisticpresentation that compliments the complexity of the dishes.

§ HANGZHOU - Hangzhou natives consider their cuisine to be fresh, tender, andwith a mellow fragrance. Tea is an important part of Hangzhou culture and is oftenused in braising meats. At 7 Longjing Road you will find a variety of comfortingdishes utilizing local ingredients including their praised varieties of bambooshoots.

§ SHANGHAI - One doesn’t often hear of food being “drunken,” but in Shanghaiyou will commonly find fish, crab and chicken that is pickled, steamed or stir friedin wine and spirits. Characterized as light, mellow, and slightly sweeter than otherprovincial fare, Shanghai food exemplifies elegance and

delicacy over all else. At Ding Tai Fengyou will taste some of the city’s uniquestyles of dim sum and at DingxiangGarden Restaurant you will be delightedby the balanced flavors as well as theattractive presentation of ingredients

carefully crafted with an aim towards harmonizing color and shape.

TERMS & CONDITIONSTRAVEL IN CHINA: The schedule will bedemanding with moderate physical activity.Travel in China requires good physicalcondition and health (special needs must bearranged for in advance and may result inadditional costs), a spirit of adventure, aflexible attitude, and a sense of humor. Theitinerary is subject to change andmodification. Every effort will be made tocarry out the program as planned, butalterations may still occur. Participantsshould be aware that no refunds will be madeas a result of unforeseen changes,modifications, or delays. Some aspects of this tour may not beappropriate for travelers with health concernsor disabilities. Tourist travel in China can beextremely strenuous and may be especiallydebilitating to someone in poor health. Toursoften involve walking long distances and upsteep hills. China lacks handicap-accessiblefacilities. Please consult with ChinaAdvocates if you have any special needs orconcerns.ELIGIBILITY: Membership in theCommonwealth Club is required to travelon this tour. People who live outside of theBay Area may purchase a nationalmembership. To learn moreabout membership types, please visitwww.commonwealthclub.org/membership orcall (415) 597-6720.RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject tothe terms and conditions mentioned in thesesections. A contract has been entered into assoon as your booking is received andaccepted. To confirm the reservation, adeposit of $700 per person is required. Finalpayment is due at 90 days prior todeparture and can be paid by check.GROUP AIR:A recommended group flightis available through AirTreks. This flight willinclude airport transfers on both arrival anddeparture. This flight is subject to availabilityand prices may vary depending on time ofpurchase. AIR:Airline cancellations and penalties arebased on each carrier and ticket. Be sure toreview these policies before purchasing airtickets via AirTreks. China Advocates, Inc.and The Commonwealth Club are notresponsible for any penalties incurred due toairline schedule changes or cancellations.CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation isvalid until it is received in writing by theoffice of China Advocates. Cancellationpenalties are based on the date of receipt ofwritten notice and are as follows: 91 ormore days prior to departure, acancellation fee of $500 per person isretained; 90-46 days prior to departure,$1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior todeparture, $2,500 per person; 30-0 daysprior to departure, no refund is made. Cancellation penalties for additional hotelnights, hotel and cruise ship room upgrades,tour extensions, and any specialarrangements, are as follows: 50-31 daysprior to departure, 25% of cost is retained;30-0 days prior to departure, no refund ismade.RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates,Inc. and The Commonwealth Club act only asagents for the various carriers for whichtickets are provided and assume noresponsibility or liability in connection withthe 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 thepassenger. Neither will they be responsiblefor any act, error, or omission, or for anyinjury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity,which may be occasioned by any defect inany vehicles, or through neglect or default ofany company or person engaged in conveyingthe passenger, or for any hotel proprietor,hotel service or restaurant, or for any otherperson engaged in carrying out the purposefor which tickets or coupons are issued. In theevent it becomes necessary or advisable forthe comfort or well-being of the passengers,or for any reason whatsoever, to alteritinerary or arrangements, such alterationsmay be made without penalty to theoperators. The right is reserved to withdrawany or all tours should conditions warrant,also to decline to accept or retain anypassengers as members for the tours. In suchinstances, full or equitable amounts will berefunded. Refunds for unused carrier ticketsmay be only in accordance with theregulations of the carrier (CST 2064278-40).Registration as a seller of travel does notconstitute approval by the State of California.All legal questions will be settled within thejurisdiction of the County of Nevada City,California.VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport isrequired that is valid for at least six monthsbeyond the duration of the tour. Travelers areresponsible for their own visas.Trip cancellation insurance is highlyrecommended and available. You willreceive travel insurance information onceyou are confirmed on the program.Itinerary is subject to modification. Prices are subject to change without notice.

INSIDER’S SOUTHERN CHINAPARADISE IN THE ANCIENT VILLAGES OF GUIXHOU &

THE SUBLIME BEAUTY OF GUIL IN’S LI RIVER & HANGZHOU’S WEST LAKE

October 14-26, 2017

SHANGHAI • KAILI • ZHAOXING • TANGAN • LONGSHENG • GUILIN

HANGZHOU • SHANGHAI

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

Oakland, CA

Permit N

o. 379

Post Office Box 194210

San Francisco, CA 94119

Tour Cost• Rates are per person and do not include international air: Main Tour, Double Occupancy $5,545

Single Supplement $1,490

Pre- and Post-Tour ExtensionsBeijing & Xian Pre-Tour Extension $ 2,150 Single Supplement $ 790 Chengde Imperial Resort Pre-Tour Extension $ 1,650 Single Supplement $ 690 Shanghai-China’s Future Post-Tour Extension $ 1,050 Single Supplement $ 495Huang Mountains/Huizhou Culture Post-Tour Ext $ 1,950 Single Supplement $ 795Yangzi River Cruise Post-Tour Extension $ 2,250 Single Supplement $ 890Hong Kong Post-Tour Extension $ 2,350 Single Supplement $ 795

Round-trip International Air is available through AirTreks. For pricing, please contact AirTreksdirectly at 415-977-7136 or at china-advocates@airtreks.com.Private Airport Transfers upon arrival and departure in Shanghai are recommended and available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email info@china-advocates.com.Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing,entertainment, cultural activities and meals listed in itinerary • Chinese airport taxes • All air and ground transportationwithin China • English-speaking local tour guides • China Advocates’ National Tour Director (with a minimum of 10participants) • Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour (with a minimum of 10 participants)Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to China Advocates’ National Tour Director •Gratuities on extensions • Airport arrival/departure transfers and Porterage • Visa and passport processing fees • Mealsnot included in the tour • Optional activities not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Travel insurance •Items of a personal nature

Tour Reservation FormThe Commonwealth Club

Insider’s Southern China, October 14-26, 2017

We require membership in the Commonwealth Club to travel with us. Please check one of the following options:___ I am a current member of the Commonwealth Club. ___ Please use the credit card information below to sign me up or renew my membership. ___ I will visit www.commonwealthclub.org/membership to sign up for a membership.

Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please makechecks payable to China Advocates and mail to the Commonwealth Club Travel at the address below.Final payment is due on July 16, 2017.Passport Name/s _________________________________________ Birth date _______________Passport Name/s _________________________________________ Birth date ________________Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ ZIP __________Home/Office __________________________ Cell _____________________________________Email 1________________________________Email 2 ___________________________________ Optional Extensions: Beijing & Xian Pre-Tour Ext Chengde Imperial Resort Pre-Tour Ext

YangziRiverCruisePost-TourExt Shanghai-China’s Future Post-Tour ExtHuangMountains/HuizhouCulturePost-TourExt HongKongPost-TourExt

Accommodations: Single DoubleI need assistance securing a roommate. I understand that if a roommate cannotbe secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).

Bed Request: One Bed Two Beds Smoking NonsmokingI/we understand that, by signing below, I/we acknowledge that the Terms & Conditions section of this brochurehas been read and accepted.

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________

Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______________________________________________________

Exp. Date ______CVVCode______ (Payments accepted by credit card or check.)

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________Please fax, email, or mail Reservation Form, with deposit, to:

Commonwealth ClubP.O. Box 194210 • San Francisco, CA • 94119

tel: 415-597-6720 • fax: 415-597-6729 • email: travel@commonwealth.org

Dear Commonwealth Club of California Members and Friends,

You are invited to join us on an insider’s exploration of the beauty ofSouthern China.

Set in a spectacular karst limestone landscape of dramatic gorges andcanyons with terraced hillsides and enchanting vistas, the landlockedGuizhou province has remained relatively isolated from the rest of Chinadue to its mountainous terrain. Southeast Guizhou is home to 38 minoritygroups, with Miao, Dong, and Yao people being the most substantialpopulations. The area is ideal for experiencing the splendidly distinct folkcustoms, all against a backdrop of spectacular hillsides.

In Guilin, explore the exquisite landscapes of mountains and watersthat have inspired Chinese artists for centuries. Take a cruise on the LiRiver cruise and stay at the Li An Lodge, a boutique hotel created by aChinese American photographer with accommodations as artistic andrefined as the surrounding view.

The West Lake is an inspiring synthesis of modernity and nature inChina. Ultra-chic Hangzhou sits on the Lake’s east side while the othershores tie to the natural rhythms of the old dynasties.

While exploring China’s natural and cultural heritage, you will alsodiscover the country’s culinary delights. China cannot be understood inits true dimensions without delving into its marvelous cuisine.

The trip starts and ends in Shanghai where pre and post extensiontours are available to customize your experience. For more information,contact us at (415) 597-6720 or travel@commonwealthclub.org. You mayalso fax the reservation form to (415) 597-6729.

Join us!

Kristina Nemeth, Director of Travel The Commonwealth Club

FABULOUS DININGSavor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines

China today arguably producessome of the finest cuisine in the world.Given the country’s stratosphericeconomic rise and the emergence of afun-loving middle class, fine diningexperiences are prized in Chinese

society more than ever. A good time in China means nothing if not “to eat well.”The enjoyment of good food will prove to be one of this tour’s recurring

themes. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine, which means the bestway of experiencing China is through tasting its food. Since your tour passesthrough much of the country, you’ll have many opportunities to discover eachprovince’s culinary specialties and given the creativity of Chinese chefs, it isunlikely you’ll eat any dish twice! Here are just some of the splendid eatingestablishments that you will enjoy on your trip:

§ KAILI - The cuisine of China developed to offer health benefits as well as flavorfulexperiences and Kaili food is no exception. Their hot and sour soup is renown forits fortifying properties and depth of flavor. Restaurants in the Guizhou provinceuse spicy chili peppers, lending warmth to the body. The large scale of ricecultivation offers many dishes featuring this staple along with the fish that reside in

the paddies! Country cooking offershome style meals of the Dong and Miaocutures!

§ GUILIN - The cuisine of this region is acombination of the familar Cantoneseand Hunanese. Speciality dishes often

feature local crops, like taro, and fish from the local Li River, in a dizzying array ofculinary techniques. Guilin offers food that is coveted across China. At Zuoan youwill indulge in dishes inspired by the local love of bold colors and an artisticpresentation that compliments the complexity of the dishes.

§ HANGZHOU - Hangzhou natives consider their cuisine to be fresh, tender, andwith a mellow fragrance. Tea is an important part of Hangzhou culture and is oftenused in braising meats. At 7 Longjing Road you will find a variety of comfortingdishes utilizing local ingredients including their praised varieties of bambooshoots.

§ SHANGHAI - One doesn’t often hear of food being “drunken,” but in Shanghaiyou will commonly find fish, crab and chicken that is pickled, steamed or stir friedin wine and spirits. Characterized as light, mellow, and slightly sweeter than otherprovincial fare, Shanghai food exemplifies elegance and

delicacy over all else. At Ding Tai Fengyou will taste some of the city’s uniquestyles of dim sum and at DingxiangGarden Restaurant you will be delightedby the balanced flavors as well as theattractive presentation of ingredients

carefully crafted with an aim towards harmonizing color and shape.

where you will enjoy authenticHangzhou cuisine. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at the Shangri-La Hotelby the West Lake (1 night)

October 25 • Hangzhou Enjoy a gentle hike up Gushan Hill

by the West Lake. Traditionalarchitecture, landscape gardens,pavilions and museums line up thehillside with a bird’s-eye view of theWest Lake and Hangzhou City.

Visit the National Silk Museum andlearn the evolution of the ancientChinese silk art, the process ofcultivation, production and refinement.At lunch time, visit the Meijiawu Tea

Plantation and meet tea farmers whocontinue the ancient art of longjing teacultivation. Enjoy lunch at the teafarmer’s home.

In the afternoon, tour LingyinTemple, one of the earliest grand ChanBuddhist temples remaining in Chinatoday. Take a boat ride on West Lake and

tour the charming gardens on the isles.In the late afternoon, take the high-

speed train to Shanghai, a fun fifty-minute ride! (b,l)• Accommodations at the Marriott CityCenter near the historic Bund

October 26 • Shanghai - U.S.Transfer to the Shanghai airport for

your flight home. Arrive in the U.S. onthe same day, or continue on with yourpost-tour extension. (b, meals aloft)

INSIDER’S SOUTHERN CHINAI T IN ERARY

October 14-15 • U.S.–ShanghaiDepart from the U.S. for your trip to

China. Cross the international datelineand arrive in Shanghai the next day. Therest of the day is at leisure. (meals aloft) • Accommodations at the Marriott CityCenter near the historic Bund

October 16• Shanghai–Guiyang–KailiFly from Shanghai to Guiyang. Upon

arrival, transfer to Kaili by coach. Afterchecking into your hotel, tour the nearbyvillage and explore the local marketsquare. (b,d)• Accommodations at Grand Metro ParkHotel

October 17 • KailiVisit the minority villages of Jidao,

Datang, and Paika to immurse yourself intraditional Chinese cultures. In theafternoon, visit Taiyanggu, a Dong &Miao Minority Costume Museum. MeetMs. Yang Jian-hong, director and ownerof the first private museum in the region.Enjoy a private guided tour of thestunning costumes she has collected,many over one hundred years old. She islaunching a reproduction effort by hiringlocal minority women to preserve thetraditional handicraft technique.

Return to Kaili for the evening. (b,l)

October 18 • Kaili–ZhaoxingIn the morning, drive to Yangjia. Tour

Gaoyao village and take a short walk tothe summit of the hill for a bird’s-eyeview of the rice terraces and the distantvillages.

Drive to Rongjiang and take in thepicturesque countryside. Have lunch in

Rongjiang at a local restaurant.Continue on to Huanggang to visit the

Huanggang Dong Village. 300households live in this ancient villagewith 800 years history. There are 5 drumtowers and exquisite traditionalarchitecture all around. The village is oneof the best-preserved Dong villages in theregion.

Drive to Zhaoxing, with the mostspectacular ancient rice terracessurrounding the village. Check into yourhotel. Enjoy a village tour with dinner at alocal restaurant. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at Zhaoxing Indigo Lodge(2 nights)

October 19 • ZhaoxingIn the morning, drive up to Tangan

Village. Go on a hiking tour of Tanganzaithrough rice terraces to Xiage Village. Fora more rigorous hike, one can walk backto Zhaoxing or those looking for aleisurely experience can take the busback. Lunch is at a local restaurant inZhaoxing.

In the afternoon, wander JitangVillage, Dengjiang Village and NongbangVillage. Meet the locals, visit their homes,buy clothes and hand-made fabrics fromlocal women and play with the children.(b,l,d)

October 20-21 • Zhaoxing–LongshengTake the high-speed train to Quilin

where we’ll travel by coach to Longshengalong the beautiful river and scenicmountains. Longsheng is famous for riceterraces cut into precipitous hills thatfarmers have cultivated since the Yuandynasty (13th ADE). Skeins of luscious

green rice plants create remarkableviews throughout the valley.Longsheng is the home of Yao andZhuang minorities who both continueto don colorful dress and carry on theirtraditions. Hike the rice terraces andexplore the village markets anddelightful craft shops. (b,l,d)• Accomodations at Li An Lodge (2nights). Li An Lodge is a boutique inncreated by an American-Chinese artist. Thelodge is a work of art itself, usingVietnamese hardwoods and the owner’s artcollection in every room. Situated above therice terraces with a commanding view of thevalley, there is a moderate uphill hike toreach the lodge (30 -50 minutes walk.)Your luggage will be carried separately, andif you require assistance for the hike, yourguide can negotiate the price of a rickshawride.

October 22 • Longsheng–GuilinContinue to explore the paths and

life of Longsheng until early afternoon.Then, drive to Guilin, world famous forits spectacular karst limestoneformations, vertical mountains thrustup from the seabed some 300 millionyears ago. Eroded over the millennia bywater and winds, these picturesquemountains, have provided inspirationfor countless Chinese artists. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at the Shangri-La HotelGuilin by the Li River (2 nights)

October 23 • Guilin (Li River Cruise)This morning, cruise down the Li

River, winding past Mural Hill, FoldedBrocade Hill, Crescent Moon Hill, and

many more. The cruise navigates someof the region’s most stunning karstformations.Then take a ride to Liugong &

Mushang villages, a gorgeousagricultural valley surrounded bydistant karst scenery. Walk into thefields to enjoy another experience ofrural China.

In the evening explore lively Xijie(West Street) filled with restaurants,shops, and local inns. Xijie is a homeaway from home for numerousWesterners and so exudes acosmopolitan air as well as aninvitation for a rollicking good time.After dinner on your own, enjoy ZhangYi-mo’s show “Impressions of SisterLiu.” Zhang is a world famous filmdirector and was the creator of the 2008Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonyin Beijing. After the show, transfer back to your

hotel in Guilin. (b,l)

October 24 • Guilin–HangzhouIn the morning fly to the ancient city

Hangzhou, one of the most elegant andbeautiful cities in China today.

Tour the elegant Qing dynasty GuoZhuang Garden and stop by thecharming Quyuanfenghe Park.

Tour the grand architecturalcompound of the Qing dynastymerchant, Hu Xueyan. Countlesscourtyards lead from one to another,culminating in a grand garden withmonumental rockeries and idyllicpavilions.

Dinner is at 7 Longjing Restaurant

Yao Woman

West Lake, Hangzhou

POST TOUR EXTENSIONSCustomize Your Own China Experience

YANGZ I R I V ER CRU I SEOctober 26-30, 2017

Experience one of the most scenic journeysthrough China with a cruise down the YangziRiver. Visit the pandas at Chongqing zoo in theirexpansive natural enclosures. Embark for a three day cruise down the YangziRiver, where you will be surrounded by valleysand mountains carved by the rushing waters.

Fisherman on the Li River

HUANG MOUNTA I NS & HU I ZHOU CULTURE

October 26-30, 2017Explore Huixhou villages and China’s crown jewel,the Huangshan Mountains - granite precipices areabove cloud level and offer intriguing natural lightsas well as the famed Sea of Clouds phenomena.

THE DEL IGH TS OF HONG KONGOctober 26-29, 2017

With a magical skyline as a backdrop, there is noend to the fascination of this self-styled World City.Museums, nightlife, extraordinary cuisine, endlessshopping—life here is like no other place on Earth!Take the tram to Victoria Peak to enjoy panoramicviews of Kowloon and the surounding islands.

SHANGHA I - CH I NA ’ S FUTUREOctober 26-28, 2017

Stay a bit longer in Shanghai to explore thecosmopolitan wonders that make this city acrossroads between its gilded future and ancientpast. Wandering the old French Concession andthe modern Pudong district along the Bund,provides a window into China’s dynamic future.

PRE-TOUR EXTENSIONSCustomize Your Own China Experience *

THE ANC I ENT C IT I E S OFBE I J I N G & X I AN

October 10-15, 2017

garden aesthetics were realized to their most opulent level. As a designatedUNESCO World Heritage Site with a history of more than 300 years, this isone of the great cultural landmarks in all of China.

Travel Dates for Beijing Extension

October 10 • Depart the U.S. for Beijing October 11 •Arrive Beijing October 12 • BeijingOctober 13 • BeijingOctober 14 • Beijing - XianOctober 15 • Xian - Shanghai to join the tour

Extension Tour $ 2,150Single Supplement $ 790

oldest continuous civilization. Travel down the winding, ancient Beijing alleysby pedicab. Traverse rugged mountains on the serpentine course of the GreatWall, the most enduring symbol of China.

CHENGDE IMPER I A L RESORT

October 11-15, 2017

See some of imperial China’s mostmagnificent sites on the Beijing & Xianextension. Marvel at the architectureand the dynastic culture of the Mingand Qing emperors in Beijing, andlearn why China remains the world’s

Spend three days experiencing thegrandeur of the Qing Imperial Resortat Chengde, where Qing imperialpower and minority politics playedout, Tibetan lamas founded theirmonasteries, Manchus pursued theirhunting traditions and Southern

Travel Dates for Chengde Extension

October 11 • Depart the U.S. for BeijingOctober 12 •Arrive BeijingOctober 13 • Beijing - ChengdeOctober 14 • ChengdeOctober 15 • Chengde - Shanghai to join the tour

Extension Tour $ 1,650Single Supplement $ 690

Travel Dates for Shanghai ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai October 27 • ShanghaiOctober 28 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 1,050 Single Supplement $ 495

Extension Tour $ 2,250 Single Supplement $ 890

Travel Dates for Hong Kong ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - Hong Kong October 27 • Hong KongOctober 28 • Hong KongOctober 29 • Hong Kong- Shanghai

Travel Dates for Huang Mountains & Huizhou Culture ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - Tunxi October 27 • Huizhou VIllagesOctober 28 • HuanghsanOctober 29 • Huanghsan - ShanghaiOctober 30 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 1,950 Single Supplement $ 795

Travel Dates for Yangzi River Cruise ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - ChongqingOctober 27 • Yangzi River CruiseOctober 28 • Yangzi River CruiseOctober 29 • Yichang - ShanghaiOctober 30 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 2,350 Single Supplement $ 795

Each day there are special excursions on shore culminating in a visit to the ThreeGorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest hydroelectric dam in the world!

* Extension tours require a mininum of two passengers

* Extension tours require a mininum of two passengers

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where you will enjoy authenticHangzhou cuisine. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at the Shangri-La Hotelby the West Lake (1 night)

October 25 • Hangzhou Enjoy a gentle hike up Gushan Hill

by the West Lake. Traditionalarchitecture, landscape gardens,pavilions and museums line up thehillside with a bird’s-eye view of theWest Lake and Hangzhou City.

Visit the National Silk Museum andlearn the evolution of the ancientChinese silk art, the process ofcultivation, production and refinement.

At lunch time, visit the Meijiawu TeaPlantation and meet tea farmers whocontinue the ancient art of longjing teacultivation. Enjoy lunch at the teafarmer’s home.

In the afternoon, tour LingyinTemple, one of the earliest grand ChanBuddhist temples remaining in Chinatoday.

Take a boat ride on West Lake andtour the charming gardens on the isles.

In the late afternoon, take the high-speed train to Shanghai, a fun fifty-minute ride! (b,l)• Accommodations at the Marriott CityCenter near the historic Bund

October 26 • Shanghai - U.S.Transfer to the Shanghai airport for

your flight home. Arrive in the U.S. onthe same day, or continue on with yourpost-tour extension. (b, meals aloft)

INSIDER’S SOUTHERN CHINAI T IN ERARY

October 14-15 • U.S.–ShanghaiDepart from the U.S. for your trip to

China. Cross the international datelineand arrive in Shanghai the next day. Therest of the day is at leisure. (meals aloft) • Accommodations at the Marriott CityCenter near the historic Bund

October 16• Shanghai–Guiyang–KailiFly from Shanghai to Guiyang. Upon

arrival, transfer to Kaili by coach. Afterchecking into your hotel, tour the nearbyvillage and explore the local marketsquare. (b,d)• Accommodations at Grand Metro ParkHotel

October 17 • KailiVisit the minority villages of Jidao,

Datang, and Paika to immurse yourself intraditional Chinese cultures. In theafternoon, visit Taiyanggu, a Dong &Miao Minority Costume Museum. MeetMs. Yang Jian-hong, director and ownerof the first private museum in the region.Enjoy a private guided tour of thestunning costumes she has collected,many over one hundred years old. She islaunching a reproduction effort by hiringlocal minority women to preserve thetraditional handicraft technique.

Return to Kaili for the evening. (b,l)

October 18 • Kaili–ZhaoxingIn the morning, drive to Yangjia. Tour

Gaoyao village and take a short walk tothe summit of the hill for a bird’s-eyeview of the rice terraces and the distantvillages.

Drive to Rongjiang and take in thepicturesque countryside. Have lunch in

Rongjiang at a local restaurant.Continue on to Huanggang to visit the

Huanggang Dong Village. 300households live in this ancient villagewith 800 years history. There are 5 drumtowers and exquisite traditionalarchitecture all around. The village is oneof the best-preserved Dong villages in theregion.

Drive to Zhaoxing, with the mostspectacular ancient rice terracessurrounding the village. Check into yourhotel. Enjoy a village tour with dinner at alocal restaurant. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at Zhaoxing Indigo Lodge(2 nights)

October 19 • ZhaoxingIn the morning, drive up to Tangan

Village. Go on a hiking tour of Tanganzaithrough rice terraces to Xiage Village. Fora more rigorous hike, one can walk backto Zhaoxing or those looking for aleisurely experience can take the busback. Lunch is at a local restaurant inZhaoxing.

In the afternoon, wander JitangVillage, Dengjiang Village and NongbangVillage. Meet the locals, visit their homes,buy clothes and hand-made fabrics fromlocal women and play with the children.(b,l,d)

October 20-21 • Zhaoxing–LongshengTake the high-speed train to Quilin

where we’ll travel by coach to Longshengalong the beautiful river and scenicmountains. Longsheng is famous for riceterraces cut into precipitous hills thatfarmers have cultivated since the Yuandynasty (13th ADE). Skeins of luscious

green rice plants create remarkableviews throughout the valley.Longsheng is the home of Yao andZhuang minorities who both continueto don colorful dress and carry on theirtraditions. Hike the rice terraces andexplore the village markets anddelightful craft shops. (b,l,d)• Accomodations at Li An Lodge (2nights). Li An Lodge is a boutique inncreated by an American-Chinese artist. Thelodge is a work of art itself, usingVietnamese hardwoods and the owner’s artcollection in every room. Situated above therice terraces with a commanding view of thevalley, there is a moderate uphill hike toreach the lodge (30 -50 minutes walk.)Your luggage will be carried separately, andif you require assistance for the hike, yourguide can negotiate the price of a rickshawride.

October 22 • Longsheng–GuilinContinue to explore the paths and

life of Longsheng until early afternoon.Then, drive to Guilin, world famous forits spectacular karst limestoneformations, vertical mountains thrustup from the seabed some 300 millionyears ago. Eroded over the millennia bywater and winds, these picturesquemountains, have provided inspirationfor countless Chinese artists. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at the Shangri-La HotelGuilin by the Li River (2 nights)

October 23 • Guilin (Li River Cruise)This morning, cruise down the Li

River, winding past Mural Hill, FoldedBrocade Hill, Crescent Moon Hill, and

many more. The cruise navigates someof the region’s most stunning karstformations.

Then take a ride to Liugong &Mushang villages, a gorgeousagricultural valley surrounded bydistant karst scenery. Walk into thefields to enjoy another experience ofrural China.

In the evening explore lively Xijie(West Street) filled with restaurants,shops, and local inns. Xijie is a homeaway from home for numerousWesterners and so exudes acosmopolitan air as well as aninvitation for a rollicking good time.After dinner on your own, enjoy ZhangYi-mo’s show “Impressions of SisterLiu.” Zhang is a world famous filmdirector and was the creator of the 2008Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonyin Beijing.

After the show, transfer back to yourhotel in Guilin. (b,l)

October 24 • Guilin–HangzhouIn the morning fly to the ancient city

Hangzhou, one of the most elegant andbeautiful cities in China today.

Tour the elegant Qing dynasty GuoZhuang Garden and stop by thecharming Quyuanfenghe Park.

Tour the grand architecturalcompound of the Qing dynastymerchant, Hu Xueyan. Countlesscourtyards lead from one to another,culminating in a grand garden withmonumental rockeries and idyllicpavilions.

Dinner is at 7 Longjing Restaurant

Yao Woman

West Lake, Hangzhou

POST TOUR EXTENSIONSCustomize Your Own China Experience

YANGZ I R I V ER CRU I SEOctober 26-30, 2017

Experience one of the most scenic journeysthrough China with a cruise down the YangziRiver. Visit the pandas at Chongqing zoo in theirexpansive natural enclosures. Embark for a three day cruise down the YangziRiver, where you will be surrounded by valleysand mountains carved by the rushing waters.

Fisherman on the Li River

HUANG MOUNTA I NS & HU I ZHOU CULTURE

October 26-30, 2017Explore Huixhou villages and China’s crown jewel,the Huangshan Mountains - granite precipices areabove cloud level and offer intriguing natural lightsas well as the famed Sea of Clouds phenomena.

THE DEL IGH TS OF HONG KONGOctober 26-29, 2017

With a magical skyline as a backdrop, there is noend to the fascination of this self-styled World City.Museums, nightlife, extraordinary cuisine, endlessshopping—life here is like no other place on Earth!Take the tram to Victoria Peak to enjoy panoramicviews of Kowloon and the surounding islands.

SHANGHA I - CH I NA ’ S FUTUREOctober 26-28, 2017

Stay a bit longer in Shanghai to explore thecosmopolitan wonders that make this city acrossroads between its gilded future and ancientpast. Wandering the old French Concession andthe modern Pudong district along the Bund,provides a window into China’s dynamic future.

PRE-TOUR EXTENSIONSCustomize Your Own China Experience

THE ANC I ENT C IT I E S OFBE I J I N G & X I AN

October 10-15, 2017

garden aesthetics were realized to their most opulent level. As a designatedUNESCO World Heritage Site with a history of more than 300 years, this isone of the great cultural landmarks in all of China.

Travel Dates for Beijing Extension

October 10 • Depart the U.S. for Beijing October 11 •Arrive Beijing October 12 • BeijingOctober 13 • BeijingOctober 14 • Beijing - XianOctober 15 • Xian - Shanghai to join the tour

Extension Tour $ 2,150Single Supplement $ 790

oldest continuous civilization. Travel down the winding, ancient Beijing alleysby pedicab. Traverse rugged mountains on the serpentine course of the GreatWall, the most enduring symbol of China.

CHENGDE IMPER I A L RESORT

October 11-15, 2017

See some of imperial China’s mostmagnificent sites on the Beijing & Xianextension. Marvel at the architectureand the dynastic culture of the Mingand Qing emperors in Beijing, andlearn why China remains the world’s

Spend three days experiencing thegrandeur of the Qing Imperial Resortat Chengde, where Qing imperialpower and minority politics playedout, Tibetan lamas founded theirmonasteries, Manchus pursued theirhunting traditions and Southern

Travel Dates for Chengde Extension

October 11 • Depart the U.S. for BeijingOctober 12 •Arrive BeijingOctober 13 • Beijing - ChengdeOctober 14 • ChengdeOctober 15 • Chengde - Shanghai to join the tour

Extension Tour $ 1,650Single Supplement $ 690

Travel Dates for Shanghai ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai October 27 • ShanghaiOctober 28 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 1,050 Single Supplement $ 495

Extension Tour $ 2,250 Single Supplement $ 890

Travel Dates for Hong Kong ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - Hong Kong October 27 • Hong KongOctober 28 • Hong KongOctober 29 • Hong Kong- Shanghai

Travel Dates for Huang Mountains & Huizhou Culture ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - Tunxi October 27 • Huizhou VIllagesOctober 28 • HuanghsanOctober 29 • Huanghsan - ShanghaiOctober 30 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 1,950 Single Supplement $ 795

Travel Dates for Yangzi River Cruise ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - ChongqingOctober 27 • Yangzi River CruiseOctober 28 • Yangzi River CruiseOctober 29 • Yichang - ShanghaiOctober 30 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 2,350 Single Supplement $ 795

Each day there are special excursions on shore culminating in a visit to the ThreeGorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest hydroelectric dam in the world!

where you will enjoy authenticHangzhou cuisine. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at the Shangri-La Hotelby the West Lake (1 night)

October 25 • Hangzhou Enjoy a gentle hike up Gushan Hill

by the West Lake. Traditionalarchitecture, landscape gardens,pavilions and museums line up thehillside with a bird’s-eye view of theWest Lake and Hangzhou City.

Visit the National Silk Museum andlearn the evolution of the ancientChinese silk art, the process ofcultivation, production and refinement.

At lunch time, visit the Meijiawu TeaPlantation and meet tea farmers whocontinue the ancient art of longjing teacultivation. Enjoy lunch at the teafarmer’s home.

In the afternoon, tour LingyinTemple, one of the earliest grand ChanBuddhist temples remaining in Chinatoday.

Take a boat ride on West Lake andtour the charming gardens on the isles.

In the late afternoon, take the high-speed train to Shanghai, a fun fifty-minute ride! (b,l)• Accommodations at the Marriott CityCenter near the historic Bund

October 26 • Shanghai - U.S.Transfer to the Shanghai airport for

your flight home. Arrive in the U.S. onthe same day, or continue on with yourpost-tour extension. (b, meals aloft)

INSIDER’S SOUTHERN CHINAI T IN ERARY

October 14-15 • U.S.–ShanghaiDepart from the U.S. for your trip to

China. Cross the international datelineand arrive in Shanghai the next day. Therest of the day is at leisure. (meals aloft) • Accommodations at the Marriott CityCenter near the historic Bund

October 16• Shanghai–Guiyang–KailiFly from Shanghai to Guiyang. Upon

arrival, transfer to Kaili by coach. Afterchecking into your hotel, tour the nearbyvillage and explore the local marketsquare. (b,d)• Accommodations at Grand Metro ParkHotel

October 17 • KailiVisit the minority villages of Jidao,

Datang, and Paika to immurse yourself intraditional Chinese cultures. In theafternoon, visit Taiyanggu, a Dong &Miao Minority Costume Museum. MeetMs. Yang Jian-hong, director and ownerof the first private museum in the region.Enjoy a private guided tour of thestunning costumes she has collected,many over one hundred years old. She islaunching a reproduction effort by hiringlocal minority women to preserve thetraditional handicraft technique.

Return to Kaili for the evening. (b,l)

October 18 • Kaili–ZhaoxingIn the morning, drive to Yangjia. Tour

Gaoyao village and take a short walk tothe summit of the hill for a bird’s-eyeview of the rice terraces and the distantvillages.

Drive to Rongjiang and take in thepicturesque countryside. Have lunch in

Rongjiang at a local restaurant.Continue on to Huanggang to visit the

Huanggang Dong Village. 300households live in this ancient villagewith 800 years history. There are 5 drumtowers and exquisite traditionalarchitecture all around. The village is oneof the best-preserved Dong villages in theregion.

Drive to Zhaoxing, with the mostspectacular ancient rice terracessurrounding the village. Check into yourhotel. Enjoy a village tour with dinner at alocal restaurant. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at Zhaoxing Indigo Lodge(2 nights)

October 19 • ZhaoxingIn the morning, drive up to Tangan

Village. Go on a hiking tour of Tanganzaithrough rice terraces to Xiage Village. Fora more rigorous hike, one can walk backto Zhaoxing or those looking for aleisurely experience can take the busback. Lunch is at a local restaurant inZhaoxing.

In the afternoon, wander JitangVillage, Dengjiang Village and NongbangVillage. Meet the locals, visit their homes,buy clothes and hand-made fabrics fromlocal women and play with the children.(b,l,d)

October 20-21 • Zhaoxing–LongshengTake the high-speed train to Quilin

where we’ll travel by coach to Longshengalong the beautiful river and scenicmountains. Longsheng is famous for riceterraces cut into precipitous hills thatfarmers have cultivated since the Yuandynasty (13th ADE). Skeins of luscious

green rice plants create remarkableviews throughout the valley.Longsheng is the home of Yao andZhuang minorities who both continueto don colorful dress and carry on theirtraditions. Hike the rice terraces andexplore the village markets anddelightful craft shops. (b,l,d)• Accomodations at Li An Lodge (2nights). Li An Lodge is a boutique inncreated by an American-Chinese artist. Thelodge is a work of art itself, usingVietnamese hardwoods and the owner’s artcollection in every room. Situated above therice terraces with a commanding view of thevalley, there is a moderate uphill hike toreach the lodge (30 -50 minutes walk.)Your luggage will be carried separately, andif you require assistance for the hike, yourguide can negotiate the price of a rickshawride.

October 22 • Longsheng–GuilinContinue to explore the paths and

life of Longsheng until early afternoon.Then, drive to Guilin, world famous forits spectacular karst limestoneformations, vertical mountains thrustup from the seabed some 300 millionyears ago. Eroded over the millennia bywater and winds, these picturesquemountains, have provided inspirationfor countless Chinese artists. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at the Shangri-La HotelGuilin by the Li River (2 nights)

October 23 • Guilin (Li River Cruise)This morning, cruise down the Li

River, winding past Mural Hill, FoldedBrocade Hill, Crescent Moon Hill, and

many more. The cruise navigates someof the region’s most stunning karstformations.

Then take a ride to Liugong &Mushang villages, a gorgeousagricultural valley surrounded bydistant karst scenery. Walk into thefields to enjoy another experience ofrural China.

In the evening explore lively Xijie(West Street) filled with restaurants,shops, and local inns. Xijie is a homeaway from home for numerousWesterners and so exudes acosmopolitan air as well as aninvitation for a rollicking good time.After dinner on your own, enjoy ZhangYi-mo’s show “Impressions of SisterLiu.” Zhang is a world famous filmdirector and was the creator of the 2008Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonyin Beijing.

After the show, transfer back to yourhotel in Guilin. (b,l)

October 24 • Guilin–HangzhouIn the morning fly to the ancient city

Hangzhou, one of the most elegant andbeautiful cities in China today.

Tour the elegant Qing dynasty GuoZhuang Garden and stop by thecharming Quyuanfenghe Park.

Tour the grand architecturalcompound of the Qing dynastymerchant, Hu Xueyan. Countlesscourtyards lead from one to another,culminating in a grand garden withmonumental rockeries and idyllicpavilions.

Dinner is at 7 Longjing Restaurant

Yao Woman

West Lake, Hangzhou

POST TOUR EXTENSIONSCustomize Your Own China Experience

YANGZ I R I V ER CRU I SEOctober 26-30, 2017

Experience one of the most scenic journeysthrough China with a cruise down the YangziRiver. Visit the pandas at Chongqing zoo in theirexpansive natural enclosures. Embark for a three day cruise down the YangziRiver, where you will be surrounded by valleysand mountains carved by the rushing waters.

Fisherman on the Li River

HUANG MOUNTA I NS & HU I ZHOU CULTURE

October 26-30, 2017Explore Huixhou villages and China’s crown jewel,the Huangshan Mountains - granite precipices areabove cloud level and offer intriguing natural lightsas well as the famed Sea of Clouds phenomena.

THE DEL IGH TS OF HONG KONGOctober 26-29, 2017

With a magical skyline as a backdrop, there is noend to the fascination of this self-styled World City.Museums, nightlife, extraordinary cuisine, endlessshopping—life here is like no other place on Earth!Take the tram to Victoria Peak to enjoy panoramicviews of Kowloon and the surounding islands.

SHANGHA I - CH I NA ’ S FUTUREOctober 26-28, 2017

Stay a bit longer in Shanghai to explore thecosmopolitan wonders that make this city acrossroads between its gilded future and ancientpast. Wandering the old French Concession andthe modern Pudong district along the Bund,provides a window into China’s dynamic future.

PRE-TOUR EXTENSIONSCustomize Your Own China Experience

THE ANC I ENT C IT I E S OFBE I J I N G & X I AN

October 10-15, 2017

garden aesthetics were realized to their most opulent level. As a designatedUNESCO World Heritage Site with a history of more than 300 years, this isone of the great cultural landmarks in all of China.

Travel Dates for Beijing Extension

October 10 • Depart the U.S. for Beijing October 11 •Arrive Beijing October 12 • BeijingOctober 13 • BeijingOctober 14 • Beijing - XianOctober 15 • Xian - Shanghai to join the tour

Extension Tour $ 2,150Single Supplement $ 790

oldest continuous civilization. Travel down the winding, ancient Beijing alleysby pedicab. Traverse rugged mountains on the serpentine course of the GreatWall, the most enduring symbol of China.

CHENGDE IMPER I A L RESORT

October 11-15, 2017

See some of imperial China’s mostmagnificent sites on the Beijing & Xianextension. Marvel at the architectureand the dynastic culture of the Mingand Qing emperors in Beijing, andlearn why China remains the world’s

Spend three days experiencing thegrandeur of the Qing Imperial Resortat Chengde, where Qing imperialpower and minority politics playedout, Tibetan lamas founded theirmonasteries, Manchus pursued theirhunting traditions and Southern

Travel Dates for Chengde Extension

October 11 • Depart the U.S. for BeijingOctober 12 •Arrive BeijingOctober 13 • Beijing - ChengdeOctober 14 • ChengdeOctober 15 • Chengde - Shanghai to join the tour

Extension Tour $ 1,650Single Supplement $ 690

Travel Dates for Shanghai ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai October 27 • ShanghaiOctober 28 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 1,050 Single Supplement $ 495

Extension Tour $ 2,250 Single Supplement $ 890

Travel Dates for Hong Kong ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - Hong Kong October 27 • Hong KongOctober 28 • Hong KongOctober 29 • Hong Kong- Shanghai

Travel Dates for Huang Mountains & Huizhou Culture ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - Tunxi October 27 • Huizhou VIllagesOctober 28 • HuanghsanOctober 29 • Huanghsan - ShanghaiOctober 30 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 1,950 Single Supplement $ 795

Travel Dates for Yangzi River Cruise ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - ChongqingOctober 27 • Yangzi River CruiseOctober 28 • Yangzi River CruiseOctober 29 • Yichang - ShanghaiOctober 30 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 2,350 Single Supplement $ 795

Each day there are special excursions on shore culminating in a visit to the ThreeGorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest hydroelectric dam in the world!

where you will enjoy authenticHangzhou cuisine. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at the Shangri-La Hotelby the West Lake (1 night)

October 25 • Hangzhou Enjoy a gentle hike up Gushan Hill

by the West Lake. Traditionalarchitecture, landscape gardens,pavilions and museums line up thehillside with a bird’s-eye view of theWest Lake and Hangzhou City.

Visit the National Silk Museum andlearn the evolution of the ancientChinese silk art, the process ofcultivation, production and refinement.

At lunch time, visit the Meijiawu TeaPlantation and meet tea farmers whocontinue the ancient art of longjing teacultivation. Enjoy lunch at the teafarmer’s home.

In the afternoon, tour LingyinTemple, one of the earliest grand ChanBuddhist temples remaining in Chinatoday.

Take a boat ride on West Lake andtour the charming gardens on the isles.

In the late afternoon, take the high-speed train to Shanghai, a fun fifty-minute ride! (b,l)• Accommodations at the Marriott CityCenter near the historic Bund

October 26 • Shanghai - U.S.Transfer to the Shanghai airport for

your flight home. Arrive in the U.S. onthe same day, or continue on with yourpost-tour extension. (b, meals aloft)

INSIDER’S SOUTHERN CHINAI T IN ERARY

October 14-15 • U.S.–ShanghaiDepart from the U.S. for your trip to

China. Cross the international datelineand arrive in Shanghai the next day. Therest of the day is at leisure. (meals aloft) • Accommodations at the Marriott CityCenter near the historic Bund

October 16• Shanghai–Guiyang–KailiFly from Shanghai to Guiyang. Upon

arrival, transfer to Kaili by coach. Afterchecking into your hotel, tour the nearbyvillage and explore the local marketsquare. (b,d)• Accommodations at Grand Metro ParkHotel

October 17 • KailiVisit the minority villages of Jidao,

Datang, and Paika to immurse yourself intraditional Chinese cultures. In theafternoon, visit Taiyanggu, a Dong &Miao Minority Costume Museum. MeetMs. Yang Jian-hong, director and ownerof the first private museum in the region.Enjoy a private guided tour of thestunning costumes she has collected,many over one hundred years old. She islaunching a reproduction effort by hiringlocal minority women to preserve thetraditional handicraft technique.

Return to Kaili for the evening. (b,l)

October 18 • Kaili–ZhaoxingIn the morning, drive to Yangjia. Tour

Gaoyao village and take a short walk tothe summit of the hill for a bird’s-eyeview of the rice terraces and the distantvillages.

Drive to Rongjiang and take in thepicturesque countryside. Have lunch in

Rongjiang at a local restaurant.Continue on to Huanggang to visit the

Huanggang Dong Village. 300households live in this ancient villagewith 800 years history. There are 5 drumtowers and exquisite traditionalarchitecture all around. The village is oneof the best-preserved Dong villages in theregion.

Drive to Zhaoxing, with the mostspectacular ancient rice terracessurrounding the village. Check into yourhotel. Enjoy a village tour with dinner at alocal restaurant. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at Zhaoxing Indigo Lodge(2 nights)

October 19 • ZhaoxingIn the morning, drive up to Tangan

Village. Go on a hiking tour of Tanganzaithrough rice terraces to Xiage Village. Fora more rigorous hike, one can walk backto Zhaoxing or those looking for aleisurely experience can take the busback. Lunch is at a local restaurant inZhaoxing.

In the afternoon, wander JitangVillage, Dengjiang Village and NongbangVillage. Meet the locals, visit their homes,buy clothes and hand-made fabrics fromlocal women and play with the children.(b,l,d)

October 20-21 • Zhaoxing–LongshengTake the high-speed train to Quilin

where we’ll travel by coach to Longshengalong the beautiful river and scenicmountains. Longsheng is famous for riceterraces cut into precipitous hills thatfarmers have cultivated since the Yuandynasty (13th ADE). Skeins of luscious

green rice plants create remarkableviews throughout the valley.Longsheng is the home of Yao andZhuang minorities who both continueto don colorful dress and carry on theirtraditions. Hike the rice terraces andexplore the village markets anddelightful craft shops. (b,l,d)• Accomodations at Li An Lodge (2nights). Li An Lodge is a boutique inncreated by an American-Chinese artist. Thelodge is a work of art itself, usingVietnamese hardwoods and the owner’s artcollection in every room. Situated above therice terraces with a commanding view of thevalley, there is a moderate uphill hike toreach the lodge (30 -50 minutes walk.)Your luggage will be carried separately, andif you require assistance for the hike, yourguide can negotiate the price of a rickshawride.

October 22 • Longsheng–GuilinContinue to explore the paths and

life of Longsheng until early afternoon.Then, drive to Guilin, world famous forits spectacular karst limestoneformations, vertical mountains thrustup from the seabed some 300 millionyears ago. Eroded over the millennia bywater and winds, these picturesquemountains, have provided inspirationfor countless Chinese artists. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at the Shangri-La HotelGuilin by the Li River (2 nights)

October 23 • Guilin (Li River Cruise)This morning, cruise down the Li

River, winding past Mural Hill, FoldedBrocade Hill, Crescent Moon Hill, and

many more. The cruise navigates someof the region’s most stunning karstformations.

Then take a ride to Liugong &Mushang villages, a gorgeousagricultural valley surrounded bydistant karst scenery. Walk into thefields to enjoy another experience ofrural China.

In the evening explore lively Xijie(West Street) filled with restaurants,shops, and local inns. Xijie is a homeaway from home for numerousWesterners and so exudes acosmopolitan air as well as aninvitation for a rollicking good time.After dinner on your own, enjoy ZhangYi-mo’s show “Impressions of SisterLiu.” Zhang is a world famous filmdirector and was the creator of the 2008Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonyin Beijing.

After the show, transfer back to yourhotel in Guilin. (b,l)

October 24 • Guilin–HangzhouIn the morning fly to the ancient city

Hangzhou, one of the most elegant andbeautiful cities in China today.

Tour the elegant Qing dynasty GuoZhuang Garden and stop by thecharming Quyuanfenghe Park.

Tour the grand architecturalcompound of the Qing dynastymerchant, Hu Xueyan. Countlesscourtyards lead from one to another,culminating in a grand garden withmonumental rockeries and idyllicpavilions.

Dinner is at 7 Longjing Restaurant

Yao Woman

West Lake, Hangzhou

POST TOUR EXTENSIONSCustomize Your Own China Experience

YANGZ I R I V ER CRU I SEOctober 26-30, 2017

Experience one of the most scenic journeysthrough China with a cruise down the YangziRiver. Visit the pandas at Chongqing zoo in theirexpansive natural enclosures. Embark for a three day cruise down the YangziRiver, where you will be surrounded by valleysand mountains carved by the rushing waters.

Fisherman on the Li River

HUANG MOUNTA I NS & HU I ZHOU CULTURE

October 26-30, 2017Explore Huixhou villages and China’s crown jewel,the Huangshan Mountains - granite precipices areabove cloud level and offer intriguing natural lightsas well as the famed Sea of Clouds phenomena.

THE DEL IGH TS OF HONG KONGOctober 26-29, 2017

With a magical skyline as a backdrop, there is noend to the fascination of this self-styled World City.Museums, nightlife, extraordinary cuisine, endlessshopping—life here is like no other place on Earth!Take the tram to Victoria Peak to enjoy panoramicviews of Kowloon and the surounding islands.

SHANGHA I - CH I NA ’ S FUTUREOctober 26-28, 2017

Stay a bit longer in Shanghai to explore thecosmopolitan wonders that make this city acrossroads between its gilded future and ancientpast. Wandering the old French Concession andthe modern Pudong district along the Bund,provides a window into China’s dynamic future.

PRE-TOUR EXTENSIONSCustomize Your Own China Experience

THE ANC I ENT C IT I E S OFBE I J I N G & X I AN

October 10-15, 2017

garden aesthetics were realized to their most opulent level. As a designatedUNESCO World Heritage Site with a history of more than 300 years, this isone of the great cultural landmarks in all of China.

Travel Dates for Beijing Extension

October 10 • Depart the U.S. for Beijing October 11 •Arrive Beijing October 12 • BeijingOctober 13 • BeijingOctober 14 • Beijing - XianOctober 15 • Xian - Shanghai to join the tour

Extension Tour $ 2,150Single Supplement $ 790

oldest continuous civilization. Travel down the winding, ancient Beijing alleysby pedicab. Traverse rugged mountains on the serpentine course of the GreatWall, the most enduring symbol of China.

CHENGDE IMPER I A L RESORT

October 11-15, 2017

See some of imperial China’s mostmagnificent sites on the Beijing & Xianextension. Marvel at the architectureand the dynastic culture of the Mingand Qing emperors in Beijing, andlearn why China remains the world’s

Spend three days experiencing thegrandeur of the Qing Imperial Resortat Chengde, where Qing imperialpower and minority politics playedout, Tibetan lamas founded theirmonasteries, Manchus pursued theirhunting traditions and Southern

Travel Dates for Chengde Extension

October 11 • Depart the U.S. for BeijingOctober 12 •Arrive BeijingOctober 13 • Beijing - ChengdeOctober 14 • ChengdeOctober 15 • Chengde - Shanghai to join the tour

Extension Tour $ 1,650Single Supplement $ 690

Travel Dates for Shanghai ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai October 27 • ShanghaiOctober 28 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 1,050 Single Supplement $ 495

Extension Tour $ 2,250 Single Supplement $ 890

Travel Dates for Hong Kong ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - Hong Kong October 27 • Hong KongOctober 28 • Hong KongOctober 29 • Hong Kong- Shanghai

Travel Dates for Huang Mountains & Huizhou Culture ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - Tunxi October 27 • Huizhou VIllagesOctober 28 • HuanghsanOctober 29 • Huanghsan - ShanghaiOctober 30 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 1,950 Single Supplement $ 795

Travel Dates for Yangzi River Cruise ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - ChongqingOctober 27 • Yangzi River CruiseOctober 28 • Yangzi River CruiseOctober 29 • Yichang - ShanghaiOctober 30 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 2,350 Single Supplement $ 795

Each day there are special excursions on shore culminating in a visit to the ThreeGorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest hydroelectric dam in the world!

where you will enjoy authenticHangzhou cuisine. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at the Shangri-La Hotelby the West Lake (1 night)

October 25 • Hangzhou Enjoy a gentle hike up Gushan Hill

by the West Lake. Traditionalarchitecture, landscape gardens,pavilions and museums line up thehillside with a bird’s-eye view of theWest Lake and Hangzhou City.

Visit the National Silk Museum andlearn the evolution of the ancientChinese silk art, the process ofcultivation, production and refinement.

At lunch time, visit the Meijiawu TeaPlantation and meet tea farmers whocontinue the ancient art of longjing teacultivation. Enjoy lunch at the teafarmer’s home.

In the afternoon, tour LingyinTemple, one of the earliest grand ChanBuddhist temples remaining in Chinatoday.

Take a boat ride on West Lake andtour the charming gardens on the isles.

In the late afternoon, take the high-speed train to Shanghai, a fun fifty-minute ride! (b,l)• Accommodations at the Marriott CityCenter near the historic Bund

October 26 • Shanghai - U.S.Transfer to the Shanghai airport for

your flight home. Arrive in the U.S. onthe same day, or continue on with yourpost-tour extension. (b, meals aloft)

INSIDER’S SOUTHERN CHINAI T IN ERARY

October 14-15 • U.S.–ShanghaiDepart from the U.S. for your trip to

China. Cross the international datelineand arrive in Shanghai the next day. Therest of the day is at leisure. (meals aloft) • Accommodations at the Marriott CityCenter near the historic Bund

October 16• Shanghai–Guiyang–KailiFly from Shanghai to Guiyang. Upon

arrival, transfer to Kaili by coach. Afterchecking into your hotel, tour the nearbyvillage and explore the local marketsquare. (b,d)• Accommodations at Grand Metro ParkHotel

October 17 • KailiVisit the minority villages of Jidao,

Datang, and Paika to immurse yourself intraditional Chinese cultures. In theafternoon, visit Taiyanggu, a Dong &Miao Minority Costume Museum. MeetMs. Yang Jian-hong, director and ownerof the first private museum in the region.Enjoy a private guided tour of thestunning costumes she has collected,many over one hundred years old. She islaunching a reproduction effort by hiringlocal minority women to preserve thetraditional handicraft technique.

Return to Kaili for the evening. (b,l)

October 18 • Kaili–ZhaoxingIn the morning, drive to Yangjia. Tour

Gaoyao village and take a short walk tothe summit of the hill for a bird’s-eyeview of the rice terraces and the distantvillages.

Drive to Rongjiang and take in thepicturesque countryside. Have lunch in

Rongjiang at a local restaurant.Continue on to Huanggang to visit the

Huanggang Dong Village. 300households live in this ancient villagewith 800 years history. There are 5 drumtowers and exquisite traditionalarchitecture all around. The village is oneof the best-preserved Dong villages in theregion.

Drive to Zhaoxing, with the mostspectacular ancient rice terracessurrounding the village. Check into yourhotel. Enjoy a village tour with dinner at alocal restaurant. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at Zhaoxing Indigo Lodge(2 nights)

October 19 • ZhaoxingIn the morning, drive up to Tangan

Village. Go on a hiking tour of Tanganzaithrough rice terraces to Xiage Village. Fora more rigorous hike, one can walk backto Zhaoxing or those looking for aleisurely experience can take the busback. Lunch is at a local restaurant inZhaoxing.

In the afternoon, wander JitangVillage, Dengjiang Village and NongbangVillage. Meet the locals, visit their homes,buy clothes and hand-made fabrics fromlocal women and play with the children.(b,l,d)

October 20-21 • Zhaoxing–LongshengTake the high-speed train to Quilin

where we’ll travel by coach to Longshengalong the beautiful river and scenicmountains. Longsheng is famous for riceterraces cut into precipitous hills thatfarmers have cultivated since the Yuandynasty (13th ADE). Skeins of luscious

green rice plants create remarkableviews throughout the valley.Longsheng is the home of Yao andZhuang minorities who both continueto don colorful dress and carry on theirtraditions. Hike the rice terraces andexplore the village markets anddelightful craft shops. (b,l,d)• Accomodations at Li An Lodge (2nights). Li An Lodge is a boutique inncreated by an American-Chinese artist. Thelodge is a work of art itself, usingVietnamese hardwoods and the owner’s artcollection in every room. Situated above therice terraces with a commanding view of thevalley, there is a moderate uphill hike toreach the lodge (30 -50 minutes walk.)Your luggage will be carried separately, andif you require assistance for the hike, yourguide can negotiate the price of a rickshawride.

October 22 • Longsheng–GuilinContinue to explore the paths and

life of Longsheng until early afternoon.Then, drive to Guilin, world famous forits spectacular karst limestoneformations, vertical mountains thrustup from the seabed some 300 millionyears ago. Eroded over the millennia bywater and winds, these picturesquemountains, have provided inspirationfor countless Chinese artists. (b,l,d)• Accommodations at the Shangri-La HotelGuilin by the Li River (2 nights)

October 23 • Guilin (Li River Cruise)This morning, cruise down the Li

River, winding past Mural Hill, FoldedBrocade Hill, Crescent Moon Hill, and

many more. The cruise navigates someof the region’s most stunning karstformations.

Then take a ride to Liugong &Mushang villages, a gorgeousagricultural valley surrounded bydistant karst scenery. Walk into thefields to enjoy another experience ofrural China.

In the evening explore lively Xijie(West Street) filled with restaurants,shops, and local inns. Xijie is a homeaway from home for numerousWesterners and so exudes acosmopolitan air as well as aninvitation for a rollicking good time.After dinner on your own, enjoy ZhangYi-mo’s show “Impressions of SisterLiu.” Zhang is a world famous filmdirector and was the creator of the 2008Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonyin Beijing.

After the show, transfer back to yourhotel in Guilin. (b,l)

October 24 • Guilin–HangzhouIn the morning fly to the ancient city

Hangzhou, one of the most elegant andbeautiful cities in China today.

Tour the elegant Qing dynasty GuoZhuang Garden and stop by thecharming Quyuanfenghe Park.

Tour the grand architecturalcompound of the Qing dynastymerchant, Hu Xueyan. Countlesscourtyards lead from one to another,culminating in a grand garden withmonumental rockeries and idyllicpavilions.

Dinner is at 7 Longjing Restaurant

Yao Woman

West Lake, Hangzhou

POST TOUR EXTENSIONSCustomize Your Own China Experience

YANGZ I R I V ER CRU I SEOctober 26-30, 2017

Experience one of the most scenic journeysthrough China with a cruise down the YangziRiver. Visit the pandas at Chongqing zoo in theirexpansive natural enclosures. Embark for a three day cruise down the YangziRiver, where you will be surrounded by valleysand mountains carved by the rushing waters.

Fisherman on the Li River

HUANG MOUNTA I NS & HU I ZHOU CULTURE

October 26-30, 2017Explore Huixhou villages and China’s crown jewel,the Huangshan Mountains - granite precipices areabove cloud level and offer intriguing natural lightsas well as the famed Sea of Clouds phenomena.

THE DEL IGH TS OF HONG KONGOctober 26-29, 2017

With a magical skyline as a backdrop, there is noend to the fascination of this self-styled World City.Museums, nightlife, extraordinary cuisine, endlessshopping—life here is like no other place on Earth!Take the tram to Victoria Peak to enjoy panoramicviews of Kowloon and the surounding islands.

SHANGHA I - CH I NA ’ S FUTUREOctober 26-28, 2017

Stay a bit longer in Shanghai to explore thecosmopolitan wonders that make this city acrossroads between its gilded future and ancientpast. Wandering the old French Concession andthe modern Pudong district along the Bund,provides a window into China’s dynamic future.

PRE-TOUR EXTENSIONSCustomize Your Own China Experience

THE ANC I ENT C IT I E S OFBE I J I N G & X I AN

October 10-15, 2017

garden aesthetics were realized to their most opulent level. As a designatedUNESCO World Heritage Site with a history of more than 300 years, this isone of the great cultural landmarks in all of China.

Travel Dates for Beijing Extension

October 10 • Depart the U.S. for Beijing October 11 •Arrive Beijing October 12 • BeijingOctober 13 • BeijingOctober 14 • Beijing - XianOctober 15 • Xian - Shanghai to join the tour

Extension Tour $ 2,150Single Supplement $ 790

oldest continuous civilization. Travel down the winding, ancient Beijing alleysby pedicab. Traverse rugged mountains on the serpentine course of the GreatWall, the most enduring symbol of China.

CHENGDE IMPER I A L RESORT

October 11-15, 2017

See some of imperial China’s mostmagnificent sites on the Beijing & Xianextension. Marvel at the architectureand the dynastic culture of the Mingand Qing emperors in Beijing, andlearn why China remains the world’s

Spend three days experiencing thegrandeur of the Qing Imperial Resortat Chengde, where Qing imperialpower and minority politics playedout, Tibetan lamas founded theirmonasteries, Manchus pursued theirhunting traditions and Southern

Travel Dates for Chengde Extension

October 11 • Depart the U.S. for BeijingOctober 12 •Arrive BeijingOctober 13 • Beijing - ChengdeOctober 14 • ChengdeOctober 15 • Chengde - Shanghai to join the tour

Extension Tour $ 1,650Single Supplement $ 690

Travel Dates for Shanghai ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai October 27 • ShanghaiOctober 28 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 1,050 Single Supplement $ 495

Extension Tour $ 2,250 Single Supplement $ 890

Travel Dates for Hong Kong ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - Hong Kong October 27 • Hong KongOctober 28 • Hong KongOctober 29 • Hong Kong- Shanghai

Travel Dates for Huang Mountains & Huizhou Culture ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - Tunxi October 27 • Huizhou VIllagesOctober 28 • HuanghsanOctober 29 • Huanghsan - ShanghaiOctober 30 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 1,950 Single Supplement $ 795

Travel Dates for Yangzi River Cruise ExtensionOctober 26 • Shanghai - ChongqingOctober 27 • Yangzi River CruiseOctober 28 • Yangzi River CruiseOctober 29 • Yichang - ShanghaiOctober 30 • Shanghai - US

Extension Tour $ 2,350 Single Supplement $ 795

Each day there are special excursions on shore culminating in a visit to the ThreeGorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest hydroelectric dam in the world!

TERMS & CONDITIONSTRAVEL IN CHINA: The schedule will bedemanding with moderate physical activity.Travel in China requires good physicalcondition and health (special needs must bearranged for in advance and may result inadditional costs), a spirit of adventure, aflexible attitude, and a sense of humor. Theitinerary is subject to change andmodification. Every effort will be made tocarry out the program as planned, butalterations may still occur. Participantsshould be aware that no refunds will be madeas a result of unforeseen changes,modifications, or delays. Some aspects of this tour may not beappropriate for travelers with health concernsor disabilities. Tourist travel in China can beextremely strenuous and may be especiallydebilitating to someone in poor health. Toursoften involve walking long distances and upsteep hills. China lacks handicap-accessiblefacilities. Please consult with ChinaAdvocates if you have any special needs orconcerns.ELIGIBILITY: Membership in theCommonwealth Club is required to travelon this tour. People who live outside of theBay Area may purchase a nationalmembership. To learn moreabout membership types, please visitwww.commonwealthclub.org/membership orcall (415) 597-6720.RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject tothe terms and conditions mentioned in thesesections. A contract has been entered into assoon as your booking is received andaccepted. To confirm the reservation, adeposit of $700 per person is required. Finalpayment is due at 90 days prior todeparture and can be paid by check.GROUP AIR:A recommended group flightis available through AirTreks. This flight willinclude airport transfers on both arrival anddeparture. This flight is subject to availabilityand prices may vary depending on time ofpurchase. AIR:Airline cancellations and penalties arebased on each carrier and ticket. Be sure toreview these policies before purchasing airtickets via AirTreks. China Advocates, Inc.and The Commonwealth Club are notresponsible for any penalties incurred due toairline schedule changes or cancellations.CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation isvalid until it is received in writing by theoffice of China Advocates. Cancellationpenalties are based on the date of receipt ofwritten notice and are as follows: 91 ormore days prior to departure, acancellation fee of $500 per person isretained; 90-46 days prior to departure,$1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior todeparture, $2,500 per person; 30-0 daysprior to departure, no refund is made. Cancellation penalties for additional hotelnights, hotel and cruise ship room upgrades,tour extensions, and any specialarrangements, are as follows: 50-31 daysprior to departure, 25% of cost is retained;30-0 days prior to departure, no refund ismade.RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates,Inc. and The Commonwealth Club act only asagents for the various carriers for whichtickets are provided and assume noresponsibility or liability in connection withthe 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 thepassenger. Neither will they be responsiblefor any act, error, or omission, or for anyinjury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity,which may be occasioned by any defect inany vehicles, or through neglect or default ofany company or person engaged in conveyingthe passenger, or for any hotel proprietor,hotel service or restaurant, or for any otherperson engaged in carrying out the purposefor which tickets or coupons are issued. In theevent it becomes necessary or advisable forthe comfort or well-being of the passengers,or for any reason whatsoever, to alteritinerary or arrangements, such alterationsmay be made without penalty to theoperators. The right is reserved to withdrawany or all tours should conditions warrant,also to decline to accept or retain anypassengers as members for the tours. In suchinstances, full or equitable amounts will berefunded. Refunds for unused carrier ticketsmay be only in accordance with theregulations of the carrier (CST 2064278-40).Registration as a seller of travel does notconstitute approval by the State of California.All legal questions will be settled within thejurisdiction of the County of Nevada City,California.VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport isrequired that is valid for at least six monthsbeyond the duration of the tour. Travelers areresponsible for their own visas.Trip cancellation insurance is highlyrecommended and available. You willreceive travel insurance information onceyou are confirmed on the program.Itinerary is subject to modification. Prices are subject to change without notice.

INSIDER’S SOUTHERN CHINAPARADISE IN THE ANCIENT VILLAGES OF GUIXHOU &

THE SUBLIME BEAUTY OF GUIL IN’S LI RIVER & HANGZHOU’S WEST LAKE

October 14-26, 2017

SHANGHAI • KAILI • ZHAOXING • TANGAN • LONGSHENG • GUILIN

HANGZHOU • SHANGHAI

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Tour Cost• Rates are per person and do not include international air: Main Tour, Double Occupancy $5,545

Single Supplement $1,490

Pre- and Post-Tour ExtensionsBeijing & Xian Pre-Tour Extension $ 2,150 Single Supplement $ 790 Chengde Imperial Resort Pre-Tour Extension $ 1,650 Single Supplement $ 690 Shanghai-China’s Future Post-Tour Extension $ 1,050 Single Supplement $ 495Huang Mountains/Huizhou Culture Post-Tour Ext $ 1,950 Single Supplement $ 795Yangzi River Cruise Post-Tour Extension $ 2,250 Single Supplement $ 890Hong Kong Post-Tour Extension $ 2,350 Single Supplement $ 795

Round-trip International Air is available through AirTreks. For pricing, please contact AirTreksdirectly at 415-977-7136 or at china-advocates@airtreks.com.Private Airport Transfers upon arrival and departure in Shanghai are recommended and available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email info@china-advocates.com.Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing,entertainment, cultural activities and meals listed in itinerary • Chinese airport taxes • All air and ground transportationwithin China • English-speaking local tour guides • China Advocates’ National Tour Director (with a minimum of 10participants) • Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour (with a minimum of 10 participants)Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to China Advocates’ National Tour Director •Gratuities on extensions • Airport arrival/departure transfers and Porterage • Visa and passport processing fees • Mealsnot included in the tour • Optional activities not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Travel insurance •Items of a personal nature

Tour Reservation FormThe Commonwealth Club

Insider’s Southern China, October 14-26, 2017

We require membership in the Commonwealth Club to travel with us. Please check one of the following options:___ I am a current member of the Commonwealth Club. ___ Please use the credit card information below to sign me up or renew my membership. ___ I will visit www.commonwealthclub.org/membership to sign up for a membership.

Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please makechecks payable to China Advocates and mail to the Commonwealth Club Travel at the address below.Final payment is due on July 16, 2017.Passport Name/s _________________________________________ Birth date _______________Passport Name/s _________________________________________ Birth date ________________Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ ZIP __________Home/Office __________________________ Cell _____________________________________Email 1________________________________Email 2 ___________________________________ Optional Extensions: Beijing & Xian Pre-Tour Ext Chengde Imperial Resort Pre-Tour Ext

YangziRiverCruisePost-TourExt Shanghai-China’s Future Post-Tour ExtHuangMountains/HuizhouCulturePost-TourExt HongKongPost-TourExt

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Commonwealth ClubP.O. Box 194210 • San Francisco, CA • 94119

tel: 415-597-6720 • fax: 415-597-6729 • email: travel@commonwealth.org

Dear Commonwealth Club of California Members and Friends,

You are invited to join us on an insider’s exploration of the beauty ofSouthern China.

Set in a spectacular karst limestone landscape of dramatic gorges andcanyons with terraced hillsides and enchanting vistas, the landlockedGuizhou province has remained relatively isolated from the rest of Chinadue to its mountainous terrain. Southeast Guizhou is home to 38 minoritygroups, with Miao, Dong, and Yao people being the most substantialpopulations. The area is ideal for experiencing the splendidly distinct folkcustoms, all against a backdrop of spectacular hillsides.

In Guilin, explore the exquisite landscapes of mountains and watersthat have inspired Chinese artists for centuries. Take a cruise on the LiRiver cruise and stay at the Li An Lodge, a boutique hotel created by aChinese American photographer with accommodations as artistic andrefined as the surrounding view.

The West Lake is an inspiring synthesis of modernity and nature inChina. Ultra-chic Hangzhou sits on the Lake’s east side while the othershores tie to the natural rhythms of the old dynasties.

While exploring China’s natural and cultural heritage, you will alsodiscover the country’s culinary delights. China cannot be understood inits true dimensions without delving into its marvelous cuisine.

The trip starts and ends in Shanghai where pre and post extensiontours are available to customize your experience. For more information,contact us at (415) 597-6720 or travel@commonwealthclub.org. You mayalso fax the reservation form to (415) 597-6729.

Join us!

Kristina Nemeth, Director of Travel The Commonwealth Club

FABULOUS DININGSavor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines

China today arguably producessome of the finest cuisine in the world.Given the country’s stratosphericeconomic rise and the emergence of afun-loving middle class, fine diningexperiences are prized in Chinese

society more than ever. A good time in China means nothing if not “to eat well.”The enjoyment of good food will prove to be one of this tour’s recurring

themes. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine, which means the bestway of experiencing China is through tasting its food. Since your tour passesthrough much of the country, you’ll have many opportunities to discover eachprovince’s culinary specialties and given the creativity of Chinese chefs, it isunlikely you’ll eat any dish twice! Here are just some of the splendid eatingestablishments that you will enjoy on your trip:

§ KAILI - The cuisine of China developed to offer health benefits as well as flavorfulexperiences and Kaili food is no exception. Their hot and sour soup is renown forits fortifying properties and depth of flavor. Restaurants in the Guizhou provinceuse spicy chili peppers, lending warmth to the body. The large scale of ricecultivation offers many dishes featuring this staple along with the fish that reside in

the paddies! Country cooking offershome style meals of the Dong and Miaocutures!

§ GUILIN - The cuisine of this region is acombination of the familar Cantoneseand Hunanese. Speciality dishes often

feature local crops, like taro, and fish from the local Li River, in a dizzying array ofculinary techniques. Guilin offers food that is coveted across China. At Zuoan youwill indulge in dishes inspired by the local love of bold colors and an artisticpresentation that compliments the complexity of the dishes.

§ HANGZHOU - Hangzhou natives consider their cuisine to be fresh, tender, andwith a mellow fragrance. Tea is an important part of Hangzhou culture and is oftenused in braising meats. At 7 Longjing Road you will find a variety of comfortingdishes utilizing local ingredients including their praised varieties of bambooshoots.

§ SHANGHAI - One doesn’t often hear of food being “drunken,” but in Shanghaiyou will commonly find fish, crab and chicken that is pickled, steamed or stir friedin wine and spirits. Characterized as light, mellow, and slightly sweeter than otherprovincial fare, Shanghai food exemplifies elegance and

delicacy over all else. At Ding Tai Fengyou will taste some of the city’s uniquestyles of dim sum and at DingxiangGarden Restaurant you will be delightedby the balanced flavors as well as theattractive presentation of ingredients

carefully crafted with an aim towards harmonizing color and shape.

TERMS & CONDITIONSTRAVEL IN CHINA: The schedule will bedemanding with moderate physical activity.Travel in China requires good physicalcondition and health (special needs must bearranged for in advance and may result inadditional costs), a spirit of adventure, aflexible attitude, and a sense of humor. Theitinerary is subject to change andmodification. Every effort will be made tocarry out the program as planned, butalterations may still occur. Participantsshould be aware that no refunds will be madeas a result of unforeseen changes,modifications, or delays. Some aspects of this tour may not beappropriate for travelers with health concernsor disabilities. Tourist travel in China can beextremely strenuous and may be especiallydebilitating to someone in poor health. Toursoften involve walking long distances and upsteep hills. China lacks handicap-accessiblefacilities. Please consult with ChinaAdvocates if you have any special needs orconcerns.ELIGIBILITY: Membership in theCommonwealth Club is required to travelon this tour. People who live outside of theBay Area may purchase a nationalmembership. To learn moreabout membership types, please visitwww.commonwealthclub.org/membership orcall (415) 597-6720.RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject tothe terms and conditions mentioned in thesesections. A contract has been entered into assoon as your booking is received andaccepted. To confirm the reservation, adeposit of $700 per person is required. Finalpayment is due at 90 days prior todeparture and can be paid by check.GROUP AIR:A recommended group flightis available through AirTreks. This flight willinclude airport transfers on both arrival anddeparture. This flight is subject to availabilityand prices may vary depending on time ofpurchase. AIR:Airline cancellations and penalties arebased on each carrier and ticket. Be sure toreview these policies before purchasing airtickets via AirTreks. China Advocates, Inc.and The Commonwealth Club are notresponsible for any penalties incurred due toairline schedule changes or cancellations.CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation isvalid until it is received in writing by theoffice of China Advocates. Cancellationpenalties are based on the date of receipt ofwritten notice and are as follows: 91 ormore days prior to departure, acancellation fee of $500 per person isretained; 90-46 days prior to departure,$1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior todeparture, $2,500 per person; 30-0 daysprior to departure, no refund is made. Cancellation penalties for additional hotelnights, hotel and cruise ship room upgrades,tour extensions, and any specialarrangements, are as follows: 50-31 daysprior to departure, 25% of cost is retained;30-0 days prior to departure, no refund ismade.RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates,Inc. and The Commonwealth Club act only asagents for the various carriers for whichtickets are provided and assume noresponsibility or liability in connection withthe 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 thepassenger. Neither will they be responsiblefor any act, error, or omission, or for anyinjury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity,which may be occasioned by any defect inany vehicles, or through neglect or default ofany company or person engaged in conveyingthe passenger, or for any hotel proprietor,hotel service or restaurant, or for any otherperson engaged in carrying out the purposefor which tickets or coupons are issued. In theevent it becomes necessary or advisable forthe comfort or well-being of the passengers,or for any reason whatsoever, to alteritinerary or arrangements, such alterationsmay be made without penalty to theoperators. The right is reserved to withdrawany or all tours should conditions warrant,also to decline to accept or retain anypassengers as members for the tours. In suchinstances, full or equitable amounts will berefunded. Refunds for unused carrier ticketsmay be only in accordance with theregulations of the carrier (CST 2064278-40).Registration as a seller of travel does notconstitute approval by the State of California.All legal questions will be settled within thejurisdiction of the County of Nevada City,California.VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport isrequired that is valid for at least six monthsbeyond the duration of the tour. Travelers areresponsible for their own visas.Trip cancellation insurance is highlyrecommended and available. You willreceive travel insurance information onceyou are confirmed on the program.Itinerary is subject to modification. Prices are subject to change without notice.

INSIDER’S SOUTHERN CHINAPARADISE IN THE ANCIENT VILLAGES OF GUIXHOU &

THE SUBLIME BEAUTY OF GUIL IN’S LI RIVER & HANGZHOU’S WEST LAKE

October 14-26, 2017

SHANGHAI • KAILI • ZHAOXING • TANGAN • LONGSHENG • GUILIN

HANGZHOU • SHANGHAI

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

Oakland, CA

Permit N

o. 379

Post Office Box 194210

San Francisco, CA 94119

Tour Cost• Rates are per person and do not include international air: Main Tour, Double Occupancy $5,545

Single Supplement $1,490

Pre- and Post-Tour ExtensionsBeijing & Xian Pre-Tour Extension $ 2,150 Single Supplement $ 790 Chengde Imperial Resort Pre-Tour Extension $ 1,650 Single Supplement $ 690 Shanghai-China’s Future Post-Tour Extension $ 1,050 Single Supplement $ 495Huang Mountains/Huizhou Culture Post-Tour Ext $ 1,950 Single Supplement $ 795Yangzi River Cruise Post-Tour Extension $ 2,250 Single Supplement $ 890Hong Kong Post-Tour Extension $ 2,350 Single Supplement $ 795

Round-trip International Air is available through AirTreks. For pricing, please contact AirTreksdirectly at 415-977-7136 or at china-advocates@airtreks.com.Private Airport Transfers upon arrival and departure in Shanghai are recommended and available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email info@china-advocates.com.Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing,entertainment, cultural activities and meals listed in itinerary • Educational lecture program • Airport arrival/departuretransfers • Chinese airport taxes • All air and ground transportation within China • English-speaking local tour guides •China Advocates’ National Tour Director and gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour (with a minimum of10 participants)Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to China Advocates’ National Tour Director •Gratuities on extensions • Airport porterage • Visa and passport processing fees • Meals not included in the tour •Optional activities not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature

Tour Reservation FormThe Commonwealth Club

Insider’s Southern China, October 14-26, 2017

We require membership in the Commonwealth Club to travel with us. Please check one of the following options:___ I am a current member of the Commonwealth Club. ___ Please use the credit card information below to sign me up or renew my membership.___ I will visit www.commonwealthclub.org/membership to sign up for a membership.

Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please makechecks payable to China Advocates and mail to the Commonwealth Club Travel at the address below.Final payment is due on July 16, 2017.Passport Name/s _________________________________________ Birth date _______________Passport Name/s _________________________________________ Birth date ________________Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ ZIP __________Home/Office __________________________ Cell _____________________________________Email 1________________________________Email 2 ___________________________________ Optional Extensions: Beijing & Xian Pre-Tour Ext Chengde Imperial Resort Pre-Tour Ext

YangziRiverCruisePost-TourExt Shanghai-China’s Future Post-Tour ExtHuangMountains/HuizhouCulturePost-TourExt HongKongPost-TourExt

Accommodations: Single DoubleI need assistance securing a roommate. I understand that if a roommate cannotbe secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).

Bed Request: One Bed Two Beds Smoking NonsmokingI/we understand that, by signing below, I/we acknowledge that the Terms & Conditions section of this brochurehas been read and accepted.

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________

Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______________________________________________________

Exp. Date ______CVVCode______ (Payments accepted by credit card or check.)

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________Please fax, email, or mail Reservation Form, with deposit, to:

Commonwealth ClubP.O. Box 194210 • San Francisco, CA • 94119

tel: 415-597-6720 • fax: 415-597-6729 • email: travel@commonwealth.org

Dear Commonwealth Club of California Members and Friends,

You are invited to join us on an insider’s exploration of the beauty ofSouthern China.

Set in a spectacular karst limestone landscape of dramatic gorges andcanyons with terraced hillsides and enchanting vistas, the landlockedGuizhou province has remained relatively isolated from the rest of Chinadue to its mountainous terrain. Southeast Guizhou is home to 38 minoritygroups, with Miao, Dong, and Yao people being the most substantialpopulations. The area is ideal for experiencing the splendidly distinct folkcustoms, all against a backdrop of spectacular hillsides.

In Guilin, explore the exquisite landscapes of mountains and watersthat have inspired Chinese artists for centuries. Take a cruise on the LiRiver cruise and stay at the Li An Lodge, a boutique hotel created by aChinese American photographer with accommodations as artistic andrefined as the surrounding view.

The West Lake is an inspiring synthesis of modernity and nature inChina. Ultra-chic Hangzhou sits on the Lake’s east side while the othershores tie to the natural rhythms of the old dynasties.

While exploring China’s natural and cultural heritage, you will alsodiscover the country’s culinary delights. China cannot be understood inits true dimensions without delving into its marvelous cuisine.

The trip starts and ends in Shanghai where pre and post extensiontours are available to customize your experience. For more information,contact us at (415) 597-6720 or travel@commonwealthclub.org. You mayalso fax the reservation form to (415) 597-6729.

Join us!

Kristina Nemeth, Director of Travel The Commonwealth Club

FABULOUS DININGSavor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines

China today arguably producessome of the finest cuisine in the world.Given the country’s stratosphericeconomic rise and the emergence of afun-loving middle class, fine diningexperiences are prized in Chinese

society more than ever. A good time in China means nothing if not “to eat well.”The enjoyment of good food will prove to be one of this tour’s recurring

themes. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine, which means the bestway of experiencing China is through tasting its food. Since your tour passesthrough much of the country, you’ll have many opportunities to discover eachprovince’s culinary specialties and given the creativity of Chinese chefs, it isunlikely you’ll eat any dish twice! Here are just some of the splendid eatingestablishments that you will enjoy on your trip:

§ KAILI - The cuisine of China developed to offer health benefits as well as flavorfulexperiences and Kaili food is no exception. Their hot and sour soup is renown forits fortifying properties and depth of flavor. Restaurants in the Guizhou provinceuse spicy chili peppers, lending warmth to the body. The large scale of ricecultivation offers many dishes featuring this staple along with the fish that reside in

the paddies! Country cooking offershome style meals of the Dong and Miaocutures!

§ GUILIN - The cuisine of this region is acombination of the familar Cantoneseand Hunanese. Speciality dishes often

feature local crops, like taro, and fish from the local Li River, in a dizzying array ofculinary techniques. Guilin offers food that is coveted across China. At Zuoan youwill indulge in dishes inspired by the local love of bold colors and an artisticpresentation that compliments the complexity of the dishes.

§ HANGZHOU - Hangzhou natives consider their cuisine to be fresh, tender, andwith a mellow fragrance. Tea is an important part of Hangzhou culture and is oftenused in braising meats. At 7 Longjing Road you will find a variety of comfortingdishes utilizing local ingredients including their praised varieties of bambooshoots.

§ SHANGHAI - One doesn’t often hear of food being “drunken,” but in Shanghaiyou will commonly find fish, crab and chicken that is pickled, steamed or stir friedin wine and spirits. Characterized as light, mellow, and slightly sweeter than otherprovincial fare, Shanghai food exemplifies elegance and

delicacy over all else. At Ding Tai Fengyou will taste some of the city’s uniquestyles of dim sum and at DingxiangGarden Restaurant you will be delightedby the balanced flavors as well as theattractive presentation of ingredients

carefully crafted with an aim towards harmonizing color and shape.

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TERMS & CONDITIONSTRAVEL IN CHINA: The schedule will bedemanding with moderate physical activity.Travel in China requires good physicalcondition and health (special needs must bearranged for in advance and may result inadditional costs), a spirit of adventure, aflexible attitude, and a sense of humor. Theitinerary is subject to change andmodification. Every effort will be made tocarry out the program as planned, butalterations may still occur. Participantsshould be aware that no refunds will be madeas a result of unforeseen changes,modifications, or delays. Some aspects of this tour may not beappropriate for travelers with health concernsor disabilities. Tourist travel in China can beextremely strenuous and may be especiallydebilitating to someone in poor health. Toursoften involve walking long distances and upsteep hills. China lacks handicap-accessiblefacilities. Please consult with ChinaAdvocates if you have any special needs orconcerns.ELIGIBILITY: Membership in theCommonwealth Club is required to travelon this tour. People who live outside of theBay Area may purchase a nationalmembership. To learn moreabout membership types, please visitwww.commonwealthclub.org/membership orcall (415) 597-6720.RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject tothe terms and conditions mentioned in thesesections. A contract has been entered into assoon as your booking is received andaccepted. To confirm the reservation, adeposit of $700 per person is required. Finalpayment is due at 90 days prior todeparture and can be paid by check.GROUP AIR:A recommended group flightis available through AirTreks. This flight willinclude airport transfers on both arrival anddeparture. This flight is subject to availabilityand prices may vary depending on time ofpurchase. AIR:Airline cancellations and penalties arebased on each carrier and ticket. Be sure toreview these policies before purchasing airtickets via AirTreks. China Advocates, Inc.and The Commonwealth Club are notresponsible for any penalties incurred due toairline schedule changes or cancellations.CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation isvalid until it is received in writing by theoffice of China Advocates. Cancellationpenalties are based on the date of receipt ofwritten notice and are as follows: 91 ormore days prior to departure, acancellation fee of $500 per person isretained; 90-46 days prior to departure,$1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior todeparture, $2,500 per person; 30-0 daysprior to departure, no refund is made. Cancellation penalties for additional hotelnights, hotel and cruise ship room upgrades,tour extensions, and any specialarrangements, are as follows: 50-31 daysprior to departure, 25% of cost is retained;30-0 days prior to departure, no refund ismade.RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates,Inc. and The Commonwealth Club act only asagents for the various carriers for whichtickets are provided and assume noresponsibility or liability in connection withthe 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 thepassenger. Neither will they be responsiblefor any act, error, or omission, or for anyinjury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity,which may be occasioned by any defect inany vehicles, or through neglect or default ofany company or person engaged in conveyingthe passenger, or for any hotel proprietor,hotel service or restaurant, or for any otherperson engaged in carrying out the purposefor which tickets or coupons are issued. In theevent it becomes necessary or advisable forthe comfort or well-being of the passengers,or for any reason whatsoever, to alteritinerary or arrangements, such alterationsmay be made without penalty to theoperators. The right is reserved to withdrawany or all tours should conditions warrant,also to decline to accept or retain anypassengers as members for the tours. In suchinstances, full or equitable amounts will berefunded. Refunds for unused carrier ticketsmay be only in accordance with theregulations of the carrier (CST 2064278-40).Registration as a seller of travel does notconstitute approval by the State of California.All legal questions will be settled within thejurisdiction of the County of Nevada City,California.VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport isrequired that is valid for at least six monthsbeyond the duration of the tour. Travelers areresponsible for their own visas.Trip cancellation insurance is highlyrecommended and available. You willreceive travel insurance information onceyou are confirmed on the program.Itinerary is subject to modification. Prices are subject to change without notice.

INSIDER’S SOUTHERN CHINAPARADISE IN THE ANCIENT VILLAGES OF GUIXHOU &

THE SUBLIME BEAUTY OF GUIL IN’S LI RIVER & HANGZHOU’S WEST LAKE

October 14-26, 2017

SHANGHAI • KAILI • ZHAOXING • TANGAN • LONGSHENG • GUILIN

HANGZHOU • SHANGHAI

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Tour Cost• Rates are per person and do not include international air: Main Tour, Double Occupancy $5,545

Single Supplement $1,490

Pre- and Post-Tour ExtensionsBeijing & Xian Pre-Tour Extension $ 2,150 Single Supplement $ 790 Chengde Imperial Resort Pre-Tour Extension $ 1,650 Single Supplement $ 690 Shanghai-China’s Future Post-Tour Extension $ 1,050 Single Supplement $ 495Huang Mountains/Huizhou Culture Post-Tour Ext $ 1,950 Single Supplement $ 795Yangzi River Cruise Post-Tour Extension $ 2,250 Single Supplement $ 890Hong Kong Post-Tour Extension $ 2,350 Single Supplement $ 795

Round-trip International Air is available through AirTreks. For pricing, please contact AirTreksdirectly at 415-977-7136 or at china-advocates@airtreks.com.Private Airport Transfers upon arrival and departure in Shanghai are recommended and available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email info@china-advocates.com.Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing,entertainment, cultural activities and meals listed in itinerary • Chinese airport taxes • All air and ground transportationwithin China • English-speaking local tour guides • China Advocates’ National Tour Director (with a minimum of 10participants) • Gratuities to local guides and drivers on main tour (with a minimum of 10 participants)Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Gratuities to China Advocates’ National Tour Director •Gratuities on extensions • Airport arrival/departure transfers and Porterage • Visa and passport processing fees • Mealsnot included in the tour • Optional activities not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Travel insurance •Items of a personal nature

Tour Reservation FormThe Commonwealth Club

Insider’s Southern China, October 14-26, 2017

We require membership in the Commonwealth Club to travel with us. Please check one of the following options:___ I am a current member of the Commonwealth Club. ___ Please use the credit card information below to sign me up or renew my membership. ___ I will visit www.commonwealthclub.org/membership to sign up for a membership.

Enclosed is a deposit for $ ____________ ($700 per person) to hold ________ place(s). Please makechecks payable to China Advocates and mail to the Commonwealth Club Travel at the address below.Final payment is due on July 16, 2017.Passport Name/s _________________________________________ Birth date _______________Passport Name/s _________________________________________ Birth date ________________Address______________________________ City ______________ State ____ ZIP __________Home/Office __________________________ Cell _____________________________________Email 1________________________________Email 2 ___________________________________ Optional Extensions: Beijing & Xian Pre-Tour Ext Chengde Imperial Resort Pre-Tour Ext

YangziRiverCruisePost-TourExt Shanghai-China’s Future Post-Tour ExtHuangMountains/HuizhouCulturePost-TourExt HongKongPost-TourExt

Accommodations: Single DoubleI need assistance securing a roommate. I understand that if a roommate cannotbe secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).

Bed Request: One Bed Two Beds Smoking NonsmokingI/we understand that, by signing below, I/we acknowledge that the Terms & Conditions section of this brochurehas been read and accepted.

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________

Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______________________________________________________

Exp. Date ______CVVCode______ (Payments accepted by credit card or check.)

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ______________Please fax, email, or mail Reservation Form, with deposit, to:

Commonwealth ClubP.O. Box 194210 • San Francisco, CA • 94119

tel: 415-597-6720 • fax: 415-597-6729 • email: travel@commonwealth.org

Dear Commonwealth Club of California Members and Friends,

You are invited to join us on an insider’s exploration of the beauty ofSouthern China.

Set in a spectacular karst limestone landscape of dramatic gorges andcanyons with terraced hillsides and enchanting vistas, the landlockedGuizhou province has remained relatively isolated from the rest of Chinadue to its mountainous terrain. Southeast Guizhou is home to 38 minoritygroups, with Miao, Dong, and Yao people being the most substantialpopulations. The area is ideal for experiencing the splendidly distinct folkcustoms, all against a backdrop of spectacular hillsides.

In Guilin, explore the exquisite landscapes of mountains and watersthat have inspired Chinese artists for centuries. Take a cruise on the LiRiver cruise and stay at the Li An Lodge, a boutique hotel created by aChinese American photographer with accommodations as artistic andrefined as the surrounding view.

The West Lake is an inspiring synthesis of modernity and nature inChina. Ultra-chic Hangzhou sits on the Lake’s east side while the othershores tie to the natural rhythms of the old dynasties.

While exploring China’s natural and cultural heritage, you will alsodiscover the country’s culinary delights. China cannot be understood inits true dimensions without delving into its marvelous cuisine.

The trip starts and ends in Shanghai where pre and post extensiontours are available to customize your experience. For more information,contact us at (415) 597-6720 or travel@commonwealthclub.org. You mayalso fax the reservation form to (415) 597-6729.

Join us!

Kristina Nemeth, Director of Travel The Commonwealth Club

FABULOUS DININGSavor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines

China today arguably producessome of the finest cuisine in the world.Given the country’s stratosphericeconomic rise and the emergence of afun-loving middle class, fine diningexperiences are prized in Chinese

society more than ever. A good time in China means nothing if not “to eat well.”The enjoyment of good food will prove to be one of this tour’s recurring

themes. Every Chinese region defines itself by its cuisine, which means the bestway of experiencing China is through tasting its food. Since your tour passesthrough much of the country, you’ll have many opportunities to discover eachprovince’s culinary specialties and given the creativity of Chinese chefs, it isunlikely you’ll eat any dish twice! Here are just some of the splendid eatingestablishments that you will enjoy on your trip:

§ KAILI - The cuisine of China developed to offer health benefits as well as flavorfulexperiences and Kaili food is no exception. Their hot and sour soup is renown forits fortifying properties and depth of flavor. Restaurants in the Guizhou provinceuse spicy chili peppers, lending warmth to the body. The large scale of ricecultivation offers many dishes featuring this staple along with the fish that reside in

the paddies! Country cooking offershome style meals of the Dong and Miaocutures!

§ GUILIN - The cuisine of this region is acombination of the familar Cantoneseand Hunanese. Speciality dishes often

feature local crops, like taro, and fish from the local Li River, in a dizzying array ofculinary techniques. Guilin offers food that is coveted across China. At Zuoan youwill indulge in dishes inspired by the local love of bold colors and an artisticpresentation that compliments the complexity of the dishes.

§ HANGZHOU - Hangzhou natives consider their cuisine to be fresh, tender, andwith a mellow fragrance. Tea is an important part of Hangzhou culture and is oftenused in braising meats. At 7 Longjing Road you will find a variety of comfortingdishes utilizing local ingredients including their praised varieties of bambooshoots.

§ SHANGHAI - One doesn’t often hear of food being “drunken,” but in Shanghaiyou will commonly find fish, crab and chicken that is pickled, steamed or stir friedin wine and spirits. Characterized as light, mellow, and slightly sweeter than otherprovincial fare, Shanghai food exemplifies elegance and

delicacy over all else. At Ding Tai Fengyou will taste some of the city’s uniquestyles of dim sum and at DingxiangGarden Restaurant you will be delightedby the balanced flavors as well as theattractive presentation of ingredients

carefully crafted with an aim towards harmonizing color and shape.