79 BOOK NOW ON 0844 499 3899 OR SEE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT Khai Dinh Mauloseum King World Hotel, Kunming a restaurant, coffee shop, lobby/ bar, indoor swimming pool and a small fi tness room. The hotel offers 88 rooms each with air- conditioning, satellite TV, tea/ coffee making facilities, telephone, mini- bar and a hairdryer. Chengdu Located in the heart of Chengdu, the Sichuan Hotel has an excellent array of facilities including two restaurants, a lobby bar, indoor swimming pool and a fi tness centre with massage and sauna rooms. The 160 rooms are tastefully decorated with modern amenities and feature air- conditioning, satellite TV, tea/ coffee making facilities, telephone, mini- bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box. Hangzhou Situated near the picturesque Hangzhou's famous West Lake, the Lily Hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a good level of service. Facilities at the hotel include the Nanyuan restaurant serving Chinese and authentic Hangzhou dishes, there is also a bar, a café, an outdoor swimming pool, fi tness centre with sauna and currency exchange facilities. Elegantly decorated, the 180 rooms are well- equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/ coffee making facilities, telephone, mini- bar and a hairdryer. Located in the business district of Hangzhou, the four- star Best Western Meiyuan Hotel offers gracious hospitality, incomparable service combined with traditional Chinese design and style. The hotel 10 minutes from the West Lake and many of Hangzhou's other attractions. Facilities at the hotel include two restaurants serving Chinese and Western cuisine, cocktail lounge, fi tness centre, mini golf and table tennis. The hotel has 228 rooms equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, mini- bar and a safe deposit box. Suzhou Conveniently located in the Suzhou business district, the New Century Hotel is within easy access to many local tourist attractions. Facilities include a restaurant, a lobby/ bar as well as a fi tness centre with sauna. The 150 rooms feature air- conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, mini- bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box. Kunming The four- star King World Hotel is centrally located and blends high levels of service with modern facilities. The hotel offers several restaurants including one of the highest revolving restaurants in China, serving Chinese cuisine from Yunnan, Sichuan and Canton as well as Western food. Other facilities include a lobby bar, swimming pool, fi tness room with sauna and massage rooms. All of the rooms feature air- conditioning, telephone and a mini- bar. Dali Backed by the snow- capped Cangshan Mountain range and facing Erhai Lake, the four- star Asian Star Hotel offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the natural scenery of this area. The hotel offers a restaurant, fi tness room and currency exchange facilities. All of the rooms feature air- conditioning, a telephone and a view of the mountain or lake. Lijiang Located in the heart of the ancient town, the three- star Grand Lijiang Hotel is within walking distance of many scenic spots including the Dongba Cultural Centre and Black Dragon Pool. Facilities at the hotel include a Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese and Naxi food, a Western restaurant serving international cuisine and a lobby bar which offers beautiful views of the murmuring Jade River. The 126 rooms are fully furnished with air- conditioning, satellite TV and a telephone. Zhongdian The Guan Guang Hotel is centrally located within the town of Zhongdian in Yunnan Province. Facilities include Universal Hotel, GuilinNew Century Hotel, Yangshuo a Chinese restaurant and an International restaurant. Other facilities include a fi tness room with sauna, beauty salon and a small boutique. The rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, mini- bar and a hairdryer. Lhasa Located in downtown, the Tibet Hotel Lhasa is just a short distance from the renowned Potala Palace, Norpulinka ( Summer Palace) and Lhasa Square. The hotel features a restaurant serving Cantonese and Tibetan cuisine, lobby bar and a fi tness room with sauna. The comfortable rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, mini- bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box. Khasgar The Kashi Tianyuan International Hotel is located by the People's Square in Kashgar within easy reach of the Hathpace Residence. The hotel has a wonderful variety of rooms ranging from standard rooms to deluxe suites. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant serving traditional Chinese cuisine, a coffee shop, a gift shop, games room, sauna and massage rooms. OUR HOTELS ARE SELECTED FOR THEIR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE OF LOCATION AND CHARACTER.

80 BOOK NOW ON 0844 499 3899 OR SEE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT BEFORE YOU TRAVEL How soon after making our booking will we receive confi rmation? Once we have received your deposit we will send your confi rmation documents. Do you send us information about the destinations we will visit? You will receive a Travel Guide which has information on currency exchange, recommended reading, credit card usage, cultural differences, transportation etc of the region. You will also receive a Suggested Packing List and a Phrase Book to practice your language skills. Will I know which hotels I will be staying in before I go? Yes. These details will be sent with your fi nal documents. However, these may be subject to last minute alterations. WHILE ON TOUR What is the dress code on your tours? Our dress code while on tour is very relaxed, however please note that clothing covering the arms and legs may be more appropriate when visiting religious buildings. We suggest smart casual attire for the evenings. What is the maximum luggage allowance on your tours? 20kg per person, as this is normally the maximum allowance on internal flights. Do the hotel rooms have kettles, irons and hairdryers? There is no guarantee that the rooms will have these. If you require these items we suggest you take them with you. Is tipping compulsory? If so, is porterage included? Tipping is a way of life. We therefore like to honour tradition and offer tokens of our appreciation while on tour. For your convenience on group tours these will be collected by your National Escort on arrival in each country and the compulsory amounts are stated on each tour page. On private tours, tipping is discretionary, however, we will advise approximate amounts. Porterage is included on our group tours to China. What will we eat on tour? We will sample a range of local cuisine and there may be occasional western meals. Do you cater for special dietary requirements whilst on tour? We can cater for most dietary requirements. Please let us know at the time of booking. DOCUMENTS When will I receive my tickets? We dispatch tickets approximately 2- 3 weeks before departure. If you have booked with an agent, tickets will be dispatched to the agent you booked through unless we have been otherwise informed. When do you need to have my passport and visa application forms? We need these 8 weeks before departure. Please avoid sending passports earlier than 8 weeks as this will lengthen the time we need to hold them. How long do you have my passport for? If we receive your passport 8 weeks prior to departure, we would normally expect to have them for a maximum of 4 weeks. If you require your passport back earlier, then please let us know, and we can arrange an ' express' visa service at an additional charge. Can I arrange my own visa? Yes you can arrange your own visa but, if you chose to do so, please inform us. What do I need to send you when applying for the visa? We require your fully completed visa application form, passports and passport size photo( s). GENERAL QUESTIONS When is the best time to visit China? Generally April- June and September- October tend to be the most comfortable months to visit, however many people enjoy tours at other times of the year when there are fewer other tourists. Is the water safe to drink on your tours? On all of our tours we strongly recommend that you drink bottled water. What vaccinations do I need before I travel? We recommend that you consult your GP or a travel clinic for up- to- date vaccination information. Do you allow children on your tours? We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private tours. This will give you more fl exibility while on tour. What is the average age on your group tours? We have a very wide age range of people travelling on our tours. The average age is between 40- 65, but younger and older passengers travel with us too! THE BEST TIME TO VISIT CHINA IS APRIL- JUNE AND SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE THE MOST COMFORTABLE. YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Terracotta Warrior