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Highlights of the

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• Stay at top quality hotels • Full American breakfast at the hotel. • Dinners at finest Indian restaurant. • Stay 03 nights at Beijing – the capital city. • Marvel at one of the wonders of the world – ‘Great Wall Of China’ - a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization and one of the structures on Earth that can be seen from the space. • Enjoy an exciting Guided city tour of Beijing. • Visit the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace on our city tour. • Visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing • Stay 01 night in Xi’an – the ancient city that served as the capital of China during 11 dynasties. • Visit the world famous Terra Cotta warriors museum and Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an. • Stay 02 nights in Shanghai. • Enjoy the sights and sounds of Shanghai on your Guided city tour. • Visit the beautiful Yuyuan Garden, the world famous Jade Buddha, the Bund on your city tour. • Visit the Observation deck of the Shanghai World Financial Centre • Enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River. • Visit the Shanghai Museum • Enjoy the world famous Acrobat show • Stay 02 nights in Hong Kong • Enjoy a city tour of Hong Kong • Relive your childhood dreams at Disneyland, Hong Kong • Ride the Peak Tram to the top level of Victoria Peak • Shop to your hearts content in Hong Kong • Stay 02 nights in Macau. • Enjoy a city tour of Macau. • Stay 02 nights in Shenzhen • Visit the ‘Windows of the World’ where you will see a vivid replica of the world’s wonders, historical heritages and famous scenic sites • Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager travelling with you throughout your tour

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Exotic

China

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Kong

12 Nights/ 13 Days

Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Macau, Shenzhen & Hong Kong

Beijing

Xi’an Shanghai

Forbidden City – Beijing

Shenzhen Macau

Hong Kong

Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Square – Beijing

Day 01 Welcome aboard! Today enter the world of Vacations Exotica as you begin your exciting tour to China. Fly into Beijing, the Capital City! Today, enter the world of Vacations Exotica as you embark on your exciting tour of China. On arrival at the Beijing airport you will be met by your professional and experienced tour manager/ local representative in the 42

arrival area located outside the customs hall. Proceed to your hotel and check in. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel West Hotel /Holiday Inn Chang’an, or similar in Beijing.

Day 02 Enjoy a guided city tour of Beijing. Visit the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and the Summer Palace.

Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed on an exciting guided city tour of Beijing. Visit Tiananmen Square, located in the city centre with an area of approximately 4, 40,000 square meters. It is one of the largest squares in the world today. Later, proceed to the Forbidden City, one of the largest and best-preserved palace complexes in the world, covering an area of 72 hectares. Enjoy an Indian lunch. Next, visit the famous Summer Palace, a gorgeous imperial garden embracing hills and lakes. There are over 3000 scenic spots scattered among vast lakes, dotted islets and green hills. The halls, towers, pavilions and corridors blend harmoniously with the landscape and perfectly demonstrate the poetic touch of Chinese garden art that pursues natural beauty. Also visit the famous Pearl Factory. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel West Hotel /Holiday Inn Chang’an, or similar in Beijing.

Day 03 Visit the world renowned Great Wall of China. Visit the Temple of Heaven. Also stroll along the Hutongs – one of Beijing’s few remaining narrow alleys with traditional courtyard houses. After an American breakfast this morning, visit the world-renowned Great Wall stretching to a length of 4163 miles, a

symbol of ancient Chinese civilization dating more than 2000 years. It is the greatest defense construction of ancient China and supposedly one of the only man-made structures on Earth visible from Space. Enjoy an Indian lunch. Later visit the magnificent and colourful Temple of Heaven. Also stroll along the Hutongs - one of Beijing’s few remaining neighborhoods, with narrow alleys and single story traditional courtyard houses. Hutongs once dominated the city, but in recent years many have been leveled in the name of modernization Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel West Hotel /Holiday Inn Chang’an, or similar in Beijing.

Day 04 Fly to Xi’an – the ancient city of Chang’an! Visit the world–famous Xi’an Terra- Cotta warriors. Visit the famous Wild Goose Pagoda. After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight to Xi’an – the ancient city which served as the capital of China for 11 dynasties.

of teakwood. Later, check in to your hotel. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Xi’an Skytel / Titan Central park or similar in Xi’an.

Day 05 Fly to Shanghai - the River City. Visit the Observatory of the Shanghai World Financial Center. Huangpu River Cruise. After an American breakfast at your hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. On arrival proceed to your hotel and check in. We take you to visit the Observatory of the Shanghai World Financial Centre. Later proceed for the exciting Huangpu River cruise. View the magnificent lights that illuminate this River city. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Ramada / Holiday Inn or similar in Shanghai.

Day 06 Guided city tour. Visit the famous Yuyuan Garden, the Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund area and the Shanghai Museum! Enjoy an Acrobatic show. Today, after an American breakfast at your

Great Wall of China

On arrival visit the famous Terra Cotta warriors, known as the Eighth Wonder of the world. Here you will see lifesized colorful Terra Cotta warriors and horses arranged in battle formation. This archaeological wonder amazed the world when it was discovered. Later, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda, a monastery of grace that houses a statue of Buddha, carved out

– the former ‘Wall Street’ of the foreign powers.Visit the world-renowned Shanghai Museum which possesses a collection of 1,20,000 precious works of art. Proceed to Yufo (Jade Buddha) Temple, a famous temple of southern China, which got its name from the two jade statues of Sakyamuni, one seated and one reclining. Visit the famous Nanjing Road for some great shopping bargains. This evening we take you to watch a famous Acrobatic show which is world famous, and one of the oldest acrobatic troupes in China Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Ramada/Holiday Inn or similar in Shanghai.

Day 07 Farewell OR Fly to Hong Kong transfer by ferry to Macau. This morning after an American breakfast, we transfer you to the airport to board your return flight back home OR you can choose to extend your holiday to Hong Kong.

Terra-Cotta Museum – Xi’an

hotel, join us on an exciting guided city tour of Shanghai. Visit the world-famous Yuyuan Garden, one of the best known gardens of classical style. Occupying 2 hectares it offers 40 scenic attractions. Also visit the Oriental Pearl Tower – one of the tallest towers in the world. Enjoy the splendid views of this beautiful city from the observatory deck. Later visit the Bund

On arrival you will be met by our local representative/ tour manager in the arrival area located outside the customs hall. We shall transfer you by your high speed ferry to Macau. On arrival check into your hotel and relax. Today the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the glitz and glamour of Macau on your own or also try your luck at one of the 43

famous Casinos on your own. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Venetian or similar in Macau.

Day 08 Enjoy a city tour of Macau. After an American breakfast proceed on an exciting city tour of Macau. Visit the famous A-Ma temple, from where the name Macau is derived. This temple is dedicated to the Sea Farer’s goddess and dates from the 16th century. Visit Macau’s landmark - the ruins of St. Paul’s church, considered to be one of the greatest of Macau’s churches it has a magnificent Stone Façade and a grand Staircase. Also visit the Senado

to board your ferry to Shenzhen - located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. On arrival transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to shop to your hearts content. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Best Western Felicity or similar in Shenzhen.

Day 10 Enjoy a City tour and also visit ‘Windows of the World’ After an American breakfast at the hotel proceed on a guided city tour of Shenzhen. See the Lotus Mountain, Mineral museum and much more. Visit the Windows of the

Kong Island. Ride the Peak Tram to the top level of Victoria Peak, which at 1503 feet above the sea level gives a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Visit Aberdeen Harbour and catch a glimpse of the life– style of Hong Kong’s remaining fisher folk. Visit the most famous beach in Hong Kong - Repulse Bay Beach. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Regal Riverside or similar in Hong Kong

Day 12 Full day of fun at Disneyland – Hong Kong’s most famous attraction. This morning after an American breakfast at your hotel, join us for some fun and entertainment on our full day tour to Disneyland. The park consists of four themed lands similar to those found in the other Disneyland parks around the world which offer endless magical memories for the entire family. Also enjoy the spectacular Disney Parade where all your most loved Disney characters come to life. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Regal Riverside or similar in Hong Kong

Day 13 Farewell! This morning after an American breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your return flight back home. Return back with wonderful memories of your tour with Vacations Exotica, which you will treasure for a lifetime. Windows of the World – Shenzhen St Paul’s Church – Macau

Square – paved with a wave patterned mosaic of colored stones. See the Barrier Gate - an imposing gateway that marks the border between Macau and Mainland China. See the Kun Lam Statue dedicated to goddess of Kun Lam (goddess of Mercy) which stands 20 meters tall and is made of special bronze. Enjoy an Indian Lunch. View the great Macau Tower - Soaring 338 meters above the city, the Macau Tower is one of the highest freestanding towers in the world. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Venetian or similar in Macau.

Day 09 Onto Shenzhen, located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province. Free time for shopping. After an American breakfast check out of your hotel and transfer to the ferry terminal 44

Senado Square

World, a fantastic replica park situated at the Overseas Chinese Town. Here you can see vivid replicas of the world’s wonders, historical heritages and famous scenic sites. The entire masterpiece is built at ratios of 1:1, 1:5 or 1:15. Within one day, you can visit many reproductions of famous sites from different countries. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Best Western Felicity or similar in Shenzhen.

Day 11 Onto Hong Kong. Guided city tour of Hong Kong. View the Victoria Peak which at 1503 feet above the sea level gives a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the pier to board your fast ferry to Hong Kong. On arrival proceed on a guided city tour of Hong

Victoria Peak – Hong Kong

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS Beijing : Guided city tour of Beijing : Visit Tian’anmen square, : Visit the Forbidden city : Visit the Summer palace. : A full day excursion to the famous Great Wall of China : Visit the Temple of Heaven Xi’an : A full day excursion to the famous Terra-Cotta warriors. : Visit the Terra Cotta Museum : Visit the Wild Goose pagoda Shanghai : Guided city tour of Shanghai : Visit Yuyuan Garden, : Visit the observation deck of the Shanghai world Financial Centre : Visit the Jade Buddha Temple. : Huangpu River Cruise. : Visit the Shanghai Museum : See the world famous Acrobat Show Macau : Guided city tour : Entrance to the Macau Tower Observation deck Shenzhen : Guided city tour : Visit the ‘Wonders of the World’ Hong Kong : Guided city tour : Ride the Peak Tram to the top level of Victoria Peak : Full day of fun at Disneyland HOTELS • 03 nights at Hotel West Hotel /Holiday Inn Chang’an, or similar in Beijing. • 01 night at Hotel Xi’an Skytel / Titan Central park or similar in Xi’an • 02 nights at Hotel Ramada/Holiday Inn or similar in Shanghai. • 02 nights at Hotel Venetian or similar in Macau • 02 nights at Hotel Best Western Felicity or similar in Shenzhen • 02 nights at Hotel Regal Riverside or similar in Hong Kong MEALS • Daily American Breakfast. • Indian Lunches as specified in the itinerary • Daily Indian Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian dinners at local Indian restaurants. TRANSFERS • All transfers and excursions as specified in the itinerary will be by an air conditioned coach • Transfer by high speed ferry from Hong Kong – Macau ; Macau – Shenzhen and Shenzhen – Hong Kong AIRFARE, VISAS AND OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE • Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary • Cost of ticket taxes • Cost of overseas medical insurance • Cost of Chinese single entry visas • All local taxes as of 1st January 2015 TOUR MANAGER Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour (Subject to a minimum of 10 full paying passengers).

TOUR COST Exotic China & Hong Kong

Per Person on Twin Share

Ex-Mumbai : ` 77,000 + USD 1,975 Ex-Delhi : ` 70,000 + USD 1,975

` 57,000 + USD 1,199 ` 50,000 + USD 1,199

Ex-Chennai / Bengaluru : ` 75,000 + USD 1,975

` 55,000 + USD 1,199

Single Room Supplement : USD 500

Exotic China Ex-Mumbai : ` 67,000 + USD 999 Ex-Delhi : ` 60,000 + USD 999

` 55,000 + USD 695 ` 48,000 + USD 695

Ex-Chennai / Bengaluru : ` 65,000 + USD 999

` 53,000 + USD 695

Single Room Supplement : USD 180

Exotic Hong Kong Ex-Mumbai / Delhi

Important Points to Note For more details, pease refer to page 67

: ` 53,000 + USD 990

` 38,000 + USD 490

Ex-Chennai / Bengaluru : ` 58,000 + USD 990

` 43,000 + USD 490

Ex-Kolkata

` 35,000 + USD 490

: ` 50,000 + USD 990

Single Room Supplement : USD 460 Note: • As a third person in a triple room, the third person will get a rollaway bed. The room size may be the same as a double room • The above prices are valid for travel until 30 Sept. 2015. For prices from October 2015 – March 2016, please contact our sales staff. • High season supplements / surcharges may be applicable. • Govt. of India Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 3.09% on both INR & USD Component • It is compulsory to pay a nominal amount of USD 05 per person / per day as Tips to the guide / driver for services rendered.

VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR • Single entry Chinese visa The cost of the above mentioned visas is included in your tour cost. Important: The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Vacations Exotica is not responsible for granting of visas and is only a facilitator in the visa application process.

DEPARTURE DATES (Exotic China & Hong Kong) April ‘15 May ‘15 June ‘15 July ‘15 Aug ‘15 Sept ‘15

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE • Cost of deviation - In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team / partner agent. The same is subject to availability of seats for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking or at least 30 days prior to departure date. • Cost of Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) equivalent to USD 10,000 • Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels etc. • Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, tour managers etc • Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary • Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’ • Tips to drivers, guides etc of 03 USD per person per day for the duration of the tour

Per Child without Bed (Below 12 years)

: 30 : 07, 14, 21, 28 : 04, 11, 25 : 09, 23 : 06, 20 : 03, 17

Oct ‘15 Nov ‘15 Dec ‘15 Jan ‘16 Feb ‘16 Mar ‘16

: 01, 15, 29 : 05, 12, 19 : 10, 24 : 07, 21 : 11, 25 : 10, 24

DEPARTURE DATES (Exotic Hong Kong) April ‘15 May ‘15 June ‘15 July ‘15 Aug ‘15 Sept ‘15

Oct ‘15 Nov ‘15 Dec ‘15 Jan ‘16 Feb ‘16 Mar ‘16

: 29 : 06, 13, 20, 27 : 03, 10, 17, 24 : 01, 08, 15, 29 : 05, 12, 19, 26 : 09, 16, 23

: 07, 14, 21, 28 : 04, 11, 18, 25 : 09, 16, 30 : 06, 13, 27 : 10, 17, 24 : 02, 16, 30

Overseas travel insurance It is extremely important to possess an overseas travel insurance policy before you travel on your tour. Keeping your convenience in mind, we have included the cost of overseas travel insurance for the duration of the tour. However for any passengers above the age of 60, and those who extend their holiday, additional charges would apply

Note The tour will operate subject to a minimum of 15 passengers booking on the tour. Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative is subject to min. 15 full paying passengers. 45