February - Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce

Anadventureof alifetimeChamber’s third China trip to feature visit to World Expo 2010 in ShanghaiWhether you made the trip yourself or you’ve heard fromthose who did, China is the adventure of a lifetime. For thethird time in as many years, the Albany-Colonie RegionalChamber of Commerce is making it available yet again –– thistime featuring a visit toWorld Expo 2010 inShanghai.Based upon the overwhelmingresponse to its previoustrips in November2008 and March 2009, theChamber will offer anothernine-day, all inclusive trip toChina in October 2010.The price of $1,999 (nonmemberswill be charged anadditional $100 fee) includesbus transportation to andfrom Albany to JFKInternational Airport, roundtripinternational airfare,four- and five-star hotelaccommodations, all in-countrytransportation, threemeals each day and fluentEnglish-speaking tour guides.The trip will take travelersYu GardenTian An Men Squarethrough some of China’s ancient cities, such as Beijing,Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou.Highlights of the trip include a visit to the Great Wall ofChina, the Forbidden City and Tian An Men Square. Travelerswill also visit the Yu Garden and see The Bund, home to the“Wall Street of the East.”Also, an optional side trip to Xi’an will feature sightseeingat the Big Wild Geese Pagoda, evening entertainment of TangStyle Dancing, a bus trip tothe Terra-Cotta Warriors atthe Tomb of the FirstEmperor of the Qin Dynastyand a visit to the HuaqingHot Spring Park and BanpoMuseum, a preserved pre-historicalcavemen site. Theadditional fee is $450 perperson.Two departure dates areplanned: October 21 and 22.This trip includes a visit to theWorld Expo 2010 in Shanghaion Day 8. By dedicating a5.28-square-kilometer area atthe core of the city to exhibitions,events and forums onthe Expo theme, “Better City,Better Life,” Shanghai hopesto build a powerful and lastingpilot example of sustainableand harmonious urban livingthrough World Expo 2010.“We are excited and proud to offer our members and areatravelers the opportunity to explore China and visit the WorldExpo 2010 in Shanghai,” said Mark Eagan, president & CEO8| acchamber.org | techvalley.org