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CHINA’S ANCIENT CITIES - 2010
11 days from Beijing to Shanghai (MA-MV01)
  
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Itinerary
Day 1 Fri. YOUR OVERNIGHT
TRANSPACIFIC FLIGHT
Experience the beauty Anchorage has to offer
Depart from the U.S.A. to China. Cross the International
Date Line en route and lose one day.
Day 2 Sat. ARRIVAL
IN BEIJING, CHINA
Arrive in Beijing, the dynamic capital of the
People's Republic of China. Once the imperial city of Mongol, Ming and Manchu emperors, Beijing is still extraordinarily
rich in historical sites and cultural relics. After clearing government
formalities, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for rest.
Hotel: Chang An Grand Hotel or similar
(Superior 1st class)
Day 3 Sun. BEIJING
Take a morning tour to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden
City. Then, approach to the largest imperial garden in the world, the
elegant Summer Palace. After that, visit the Panda House in Beijing Zoo. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Mon. BEIJING
Whitehorse
In the morning, approach
to the exterior of Bird Nest & Water Cube for photography. Then,
continue to the Great Wall at Badaling. After that, tour the Ming
Dynasty’s Imperial Tombs & the Sacred Way. If time permits, visit a
Jade Carving Factory. Enjoy a Cultural Show tonight. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Tue. BEIJING
This morning we’ll visit
another renowned imperial site - the Temple of Heaven. Then, visit
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall. In the afternoon, take the
old–fashioned Pedi cab to the historical Hutong Area. We’ll visit Pearl
Workshop if time permits. Tonight, enjoy Peking Duck Dinner. (B,L,SD)
Day 6 Wed. BEIJING - XI’AN
Take a morning flight to
Xi’an, the great 7th century capital of the glorious Tang Dynasty. On
arrival, meet local guide and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon city tour
includes Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Provincial Museum. (B,L,D)
Hotel: Aurum International Hotel or similar (Superior
1st class)
Day 7 Thu. XI’AN
Today,
we’ll view the astonishing army of life-sized terracotta warriors that
has been standing guard by the tomb of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang for over
2,000 years. On the way back to the city, we’ll visit the Ceramics &
Pottery Center. Tonight, taste Dumpling Dinner and enjoy Tang Dynasty
Performance. (B,L,SD)
Day 8 Fri. XI’AN - SHANGHAI
Fairbanks
Fly to Shanghai.
Afternoon tour includes the Bund and modern changes, Xintiandi. (B,L)
Hotel:
Galaxy Hotel or (Superior 1st class)
Day 9 Sat. SHANGHAI
In
the morning, tour the Old Downtown and classical Yu Garden. In the
afternoon, we’ll visit Shanghai Museum. If time permits, we’ll visit a
Carpet Factory. Tonight, enjoy the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show - an
unforgettable experience. (B,L,D)
Day 10 Sun. SHANGHAI
Fairbanks
Today’s highlight is the Shanghai World Exhibition. It
covers an area of over 5.6 Square KM with 27 master halls. (Shanghai EXPO period is
for May 01 - Oct.31, but for Feb.01-Apr.29, Nov.01-Dec31 pre & post
exhibitions might also be available) If Shanghai EXPO is not available on the date, we’ll make
an excursion to the ancient water-town of Zhujiajiao & Jade Buddha
Temple. (B,L)
Day 11 Mon. SHANGHAI–HOMETOWN
Fairbanks
Bid China Farewell and transfer
to airport for your flight back home. (B)
Features:
• Superior 1st Class hotel accommodation with daily
buffet breakfast based on double occupancy.
• Whole day visit to Shanghai World EXPO (May – Oct,
2010)
• Comprehensive sightseeing of each city’s highlights.
• 4 Gala evening events, including Peking Roast Duck
Dinner, Cultural Show, Xi’an
• Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Performance, and
Shanghai Acrobatic Show.
• Bejing-Xi'an-Shanghai domestic airfare and tax.
• Professional English speaking tour guide.
• Round trip transfers at each city.
• Meals as specified.
Dates and Prices:
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Departure Date
Friday
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Return Date
Monday
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Land Price Sharing Twin
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Single Supplement
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2-Apr-10
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12-Apr-10
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$1,059
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$299
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9-Apr-10
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19-Apr-10
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$1,059
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$299
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16-Apr-10
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26-Apr-10
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$1,059
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$299
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23-Apr-10
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3-May-10
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$1,059
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$299
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30-Apr-10
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10-May-10
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$1,059
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$299
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7-May-10
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17-May-10
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$1,059
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$299
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14-May-10
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24-May-10
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$1,059
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$299
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21-May-10
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31-May-10
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$1,059
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$299
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28-May-10
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7-Jun-10
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$1,029
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$269
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4-Jun-10
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14-Jun-10
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$1,029
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$269
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11-Jun-10
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21-Jun-10
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$1,029
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$269
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18-Jun-10
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28-Jun-10
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$1,029
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$269
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25-Jun-10
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5-Jul-10
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$1,029
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$269
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2-Jul-10
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12-Jul-10
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$1,029
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$269
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9-Jul-10
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19-Jul-10
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$1,029
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$269
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16-Jul-10
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26-Jul-10
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$1,029
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$269
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23-Jul-10
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2-Aug-10
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$1,029
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$269
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30-Jul-10
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9-Aug-10
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$1,029
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$269
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6-Aug-10
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16-Aug-10
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$1,029
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$269
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13-Aug-10
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23-Aug-10
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$1,029
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$269
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20-Aug-10
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30-Aug-10
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$1,029
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$269
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27-Aug-10
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6-Sep-10
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$1,069
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$319
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3-Sep-10
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13-Sep-10
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$1,109
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$349
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10-Sep-10
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20-Sep-10
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$1,109
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$349
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17-Sep-10
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27-Sep-10
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$1,109
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$349
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24-Sep-10
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4-Oct-10
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$1,109
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$349
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1-Oct-10
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11-Oct-10
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$1,109
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$349
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8-Oct-10
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18-Oct-10
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$1,109
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$349
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15-Oct-10
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25-Oct-10
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$1,109
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$349
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22-Oct-10
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1-Nov-10
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$1,109
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$349
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29-Oct-10
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8-Nov-10
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$1,029
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$299
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5-Nov-10
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15-Nov-10
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$1,029
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$299
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12-Nov-10
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22-Nov-10
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$979
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$259
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19-Nov-10
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29-Nov-10
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$979
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$259
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26-Nov-10
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6-Dec-10
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$959
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$229
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3-Dec-10
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13-Dec-10
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$959
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$229
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10-Dec-10
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20-Dec-10
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$959
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$229
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17-Dec-10
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27-Dec-10
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$959
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$229
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31-Dec-10
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10-Jan-11
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$959
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$229
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14-Jan-11
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24-Jan-11
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$959
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$229
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28-Jan-11
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7-Feb-11
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$959
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$229
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11-Feb-11
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21-Feb-11
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$959
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$229
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18-Feb-11
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28-Feb-11
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$959
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$229
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25-Feb-11
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7-Mar-11
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$959
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$229
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4-Mar-11
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14-Mar-11
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$959
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$229
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11-Mar-11
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21-Mar-11
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$959
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$229
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18-Mar-11
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28-Mar-11
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$969
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$269
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25-Mar-11
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4-Apr-11
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$979
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$269
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Guaranteed
departures are based on minimum of 2 passengers.
International
airfare from U.S.A. to Asia is available upon request.
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Contact
Information:
PACIFICWIDE TRAVEL & TOURS
3005 Silver Creek Road, Suite 214
San Jose, California 95121
Tel:
1 (408) 532-1538
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