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CHINA’S
CLASSIC - 2010
13 days from Beijing to Shanghai (MA-MV04)
  
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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, with a cruise on
the shimmering waters of Kunming Lake. 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, and walk along its ramparts for breathtaking
view of the largest man power project in history. 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 and
watch a 3D film, which tells the glory history and fast changes of
Beijing. 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.
We’ll see all excavated Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4 and watch the
archaeologists continuing on the fields for further excavation. Then, we
watch the Circle Vision Movie of the historical story. 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 - GUILIN
Fairbanks
Transfer for your flight to Guilin. None of any other
scenery in the world could be ranked in parallel with Guilin for the
magnificent natural landscape. In the afternoon, visit Reed Flute Cave
& the Piled Silk Hill. (B, L)
Hotel: Park
Hotel or similar (Superior 1st class).
Day 9 Sat. GUILIN
Today, enjoy a scenic
boat cruise down the Li-Jiang River to the small town of Yang Shuo. Along
the route, experience an endless variety of spectacular scenery and
colorful river traffic which ranges from one man bamboo rafts to large
junks, plus an occasional wading water buffalo. After disembarkation and
strolling a while in Yangshuo, we drive back to the city in late
afternoon.
(B,L,D)
Day 10 Sun. GUILIN - SHANGHAI
Fly to Shanghai.
Afternoon tour includes the Bund - the window of Shanghai history and
modern changes, Xintiandi, a very well-known boutique area composed
together with fashion and tradition, fun & elegant. (B,L)
Hotel: Galaxy Hotel or similar (Superior 1st
class)
Day 11 Mon. SHANGHAI
Fairbanks
In the Morning, tour the
Old Downtown and classical Yu Garden. In the afternoon, we’ll visit
Shanghai Museum. The attractions include enormous finest stone
sculptures, bronze-ware, porcelain, calligraphic works, Chinese paintings
and ancient furniture. After that, stroll to the People Square. The
surroundings are the best collection of modern architecture. If time
permits, we’ll visit a Carpet Factory. Tonight, enjoy the famous Shanghai
Acrobatic Show - an unforgettable experience. (B,L.D)
Day 12 Tue.
SHANGHAI–HOMETOWN
Fairbanks
Bid China Farewell and
transfer to airport for your flight back home. (B)
Features:
• Superior 1st Class hotel accommodation 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.
• Beijing-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
Wednesday
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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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14-Apr-10
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$1,379
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$349
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9-Apr-10
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21-Apr-10
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$1,379
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$349
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16-Apr-10
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28-Apr-10
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$1,379
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$349
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23-Apr-10
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5-May-10
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$1,379
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$349
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30-Apr-10
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12-May-10
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$1,379
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$349
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7-May-10
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19-May-10
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$1,379
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$349
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14-May-10
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26-May-10
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$1,379
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$349
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21-May-10
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2-Jun-10
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$1,379
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$349
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28-May-10
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9-Jun-10
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$1,359
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$329
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4-Jun-10
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16-Jun-10
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$1,349
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$319
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11-Jun-10
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23-Jun-10
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$1,349
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$319
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18-Jun-10
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30-Jun-10
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$1,349
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$319
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25-Jun-10
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7-Jul-10
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$1,349
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$319
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2-Jul-10
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14-Jul-10
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$1,349
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$319
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9-Jul-10
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21-Jul-10
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$1,349
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$319
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16-Jul-10
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28-Jul-10
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$1,349
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$319
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23-Jul-10
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4-Aug-10
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$1,349
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$319
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30-Jul-10
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11-Aug-10
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$1,349
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$319
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6-Aug-10
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18-Aug-10
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$1,349
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$319
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13-Aug-10
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25-Aug-10
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$1,349
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$319
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20-Aug-10
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1-Sep-10
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$1,349
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$319
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27-Aug-10
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8-Sep-10
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$1,409
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$369
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3-Sep-10
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15-Sep-10
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$1,419
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$379
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10-Sep-10
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22-Sep-10
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$1,419
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$379
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17-Sep-10
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29-Sep-10
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$1,419
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$379
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24-Sep-10
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6-Oct-10
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$1,419
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$379
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1-Oct-10
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13-Oct-10
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$1,419
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$379
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8-Oct-10
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20-Oct-10
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$1,419
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$379
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15-Oct-10
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27-Oct-10
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$1,419
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$379
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22-Oct-10
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3-Nov-10
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$1,419
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$379
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29-Oct-10
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10-Nov-10
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$1,359
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$329
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5-Nov-10
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17-Nov-10
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$1,319
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$269
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12-Nov-10
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24-Nov-10
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$1,319
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$269
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19-Nov-10
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1-Dec-10
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$1,319
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$269
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26-Nov-10
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8-Dec-10
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$1,269
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$259
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3-Dec-10
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15-Dec-10
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$1,269
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$259
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10-Dec-10
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22-Dec-10
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$1,269
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$259
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17-Dec-10
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29-Dec-10
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$1,269
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$259
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24-Dec-10
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5-Jan-11
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$1,269
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$259
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31-Dec-10
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12-Jan-11
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$1,269
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$259
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7-Jan-11
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19-Jan-11
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$1,269
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$259
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14-Jan-11
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26-Jan-11
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$1,269
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$259
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21-Jan-11
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2-Feb-11
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$1,269
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$259
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28-Jan-11
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9-Feb-11
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$1,269
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$259
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4-Feb-11
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16-Feb-11
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$1,269
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$259
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11-Feb-11
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23-Feb-11
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$1,269
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$259
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18-Feb-11
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2-Mar-11
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$1,269
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$259
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25-Feb-11
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9-Mar-11
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$1,289
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$279
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4-Mar-11
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16-Mar-11
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$1,289
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$279
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11-Mar-11
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23-Mar-11
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$1,289
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$279
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18-Mar-11
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30-Mar-11
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$1,289
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$279
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25-Mar-11
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6-Apr-11
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$1,349
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$329
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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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