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2013 China TripItineraryMarch 29, 2013: Melbourne – Guangzhou – Beijing – ChinaSouthern AirlinesMarian College has received in-principlesupport from its Stewardship Council torun its own China Trip in 2013.There will be approximately 40 participantswith many staff and parents interestedin joining the trip. Below please find anoutline of the itinerary and cost. There willbe a parent information night held beforethe end of the school year and a depositof $300 per person will be required bythe end of the 2011 school year, with thebalance payable by the end of the 2012school year. For further information or toregister an interest in participating pleasecontact Sharon Mann on 5352 3861 oremail: smann@mcararat.catholic.edu.au.Cost: $2,876 per person. $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to be paid byend of school year 2011, balance tobe paid by end of school year 2012.Arrangements to pay by installmentscan be made through the school.American breakfast, all but two meals (allbreakfasts, all but one lunch and all butone dinner), entry fees, private coach withEnglish speaking local guides, economyairfares within China, tips to local driversand guides.Additional Personal expensesVisa $78.50 per person for AustralianpassportPassportTwo meals (one lunch, one dinner)Personal ExpensesTravel Insurance (10% discount on policythrough QBE for group travel – only forpassengers between the age of 0 – 59.)Cost is based on an exchange rate ofAUD1 = USD.95Saturday 30, 2013:Sat 30 – Tues 02/04:Arrive Beijing: 3 nights twin shareaccommodation, snacks provided in roomsTiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall,Mutianyu section, Olympic Stadium,Temple of Heaven, Hutong Tour, Summer Palace,cruise on Kunming Lake, Peking Duck Dinner,Kung Fu Show.Tuesday 02/04: Fly to Xian, 2 nights twin share accommodation.Wed 03 – Thurs 04:Thursday 04:Friday 05:Saturday 06:Sunday 07:Bell Tower, Wild Goose Pagoda, TerracottaWarriors, City Wall (including Cycling on the wall),Dumpling Banquet.Flight to Chengdu: 2 nights twin shareaccommodationFull day at the Bifengxia Panda Reserve andConservation Centre, Sichuan Opera.Tea House, Spice Market, flight to Shanghai– 2 nights twin share.The Bund Sightseeing Tour, Underground Tunneland TV Tower.Yu Garden and Market, Huangpu River Cruise,Acrobat Show.Inclusions:There will be a parent informationMonday 08: Shanghai Museum and flight to Guangzhou.Return economy airfares, prepaid airportnight on Tuesday the 6th ofand airline taxes and levies, return airportDecember at 6.30 pm.Mon 08 – Fri 12: Taishan No. 1 Middle School.transfers in China, 9 nights 3 or 4 staraccommodation with private facilitiesFriday 12: Return to Melbourne – China Southern Airlines.(plus four nights in hotel in Taishan). Daily18 19