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China "Shar-Pei" Tour 2005

China "Shar-Pei" Tour 2005

TO REGISTER FOR TOUR CLICK ON LINK AT BOTTOM OF PAGE ( UPDATED 09-21-04)

For US participants, Tour scheduled to commence on SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 2005.

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This will be the tour of a lifetime for all Shar-Pei enthusiasts. An opportunity to visit the birthplace of the Chinese Shar-Pei in the province of Dailet, located in mainland China. The complete tour includes Beijing, Guangzhou (Canton), Dailet and Hong Kong.

We will meet with officials and locals involved with the breed in China. Visit various places of interest to Shar-Pei enthusiasts as well as experience all the "not to be missed sightseeing tours and shopping extravaganzas" found on regular Asian tours.

While still in the scheduling stage, plans are underway to observe an all Chinese Breed Show Dog and Exhibition in Beijing and observe an official Shar-Pei show in Dailet, sponsored by the Dailet government, both shows presented and held in our honor.

For those leaving from the US, this tour will commence on Saturday evening, March 19 from Los Angeles LAX with arrival destination in Beijing, China. Everyone will be responsible for their own fare to and from LAX. Watch for airline fare sales to Los Angeles. Be sure to allow enough time for any possible delays, so you wont miss the 1:40 am flight scheduled Sunday morning!!!! Allow time for customs!

For those who live in the USA, we will all depart LAX (Los Angeles) at 1:40am Sunday morning for a non stop flight to Beijing via Air China Airlines. This flight is approximately 15 hours in duration plus a 15 hour addition due to time zones. For instance time in LAX is 140am Sunday time and in Beijing is 4:40 pm Sunday. Plus a 15 hour flight to Beijing, makes arrival time in Beijing Monday morning, March 21.

For those who are traveling from OUTSIDE the USA, should plan to meet at the hotel in Beijing on Monday, March 21, in order to take full advantage of the tour. Transportation from the airport to the hotel will be arranged for the entire group.

Those coming from outside the USA, will need to arrange their own RT airfare arriving in Beijing Monday Morning March 21 and departing the China tour from Hong Kong, one week later, Monday evening March 28, unless remaining in Hong Kong on their own after the tour has finished. Note: Hotel prices triple as of April 1st. Note: Returning from Beijing will require two entry visas to mainland China. So it would be best to leave via Hong Kong if possible.

The US contingent, will return to the US, departing Hong Kong, Monday evening, March 28, a week later, via a NON STOP flight on Cathay Pacific Airlines. Arriving back at LAX Monday evening.

We are using a fabulous American/China based tour company, ExperinceAsia.net, which specializes in regular and custom tours to Asian countries. This agency has a proven track record in making these tours truly a memory of a lifetime. When they say it's a 4 or 5 star hotel, they mean it. Fabulous, top quality all the way.

We will also have a chance to meet other Shar-Pei enthusiasts from all over the world who will be joining us on this amazing adventure. What a great way to make new Shar-Pei friends worldwide.

So far we have our Shar-Pei enthusiasts from Sweden, Belgium, Finland, England, Australia, Russia and elsewhere who have expressed an interested in joining us for the Chinese Shar-Pei Tour of 2005.

For those traveling from outside of the US, we may be able to help with travel arrangements to China if arrangements are made though certain airlines. Details to follow.







What, where and when..Beijing, Canton (Guangzhou), Dailet and Hong Kong

For those traveling from the US...

Depart LAX at 1:40am Sunday morning (everyone will need to be at LAX Sunday evening) then on to Beijing NON STOP!
For those coming from outside the USA, we will meet at the hotel in Beijing. Those coming countries other than the US, should arrive at the hotel no later than Monday, March 21, Beijing time.***

Arrive Monday morning, Beijing at approximately 6:20am. Transfer to 5-star hotel (either State Guest Hotel Presidential Plaza or New Century Hotel). This will be a day to rest up after a long journey. Some possible optional tours or shopping may be scheduled for the afternoon. Evening plans may include a dinner hosted by our Chinese hosts. Details still being worked out.

Tuesday

Morning Tours still in planning. Possibly a visit to the Great Wall and Summer Palace.
Afternoon tour to Lama Temple and Tiananmen Square and Wang Fu Jin downtown. Lunch included. Dinner on own.

Of course there is the great shopping possibilities close by such as the Gem Factory and Dirt Market and other incredible places to shop for things you could only imagine elsewhere.

Wednesday

Tour to Pet Capital Park. Plans are underway for our group to view an All Chinese Breed Dog Show and Exhibition of unique and rare breed Chinese dogs. Some so rare, they are unheard outside China. This event will be held in our honor. A chance to see and learn about these breeds first hand.
Breakfast, Lunch and Peking Dinner included

Thursday

Full day tour to Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
Evening flight to Guangzhou (Canton). Breakfast, Lunch and Peking Dinner included. Transfer to 5-star hotel (probably White Swan Hotel). Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Friday

Full day sightseeing at Guangzhou, including Vet University. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. We will have a chance to meet those involved in the medical teaching aspect of animals in China. We will have our Chinese host Lana to introduce our group.

Saturday

Full day visit to Dailet. This day will prove to be very interesting to Shar-Pei enthusiasts, attending a Shar-Pei show sponsored by the Dailet Province. After which we may be able to visit some native Shar-Pei Kennels. Later we will return to Guangzhou and dinner on own. Breakfast included (Assumed that people will have lunch, and perhaps dinner, at Dailet during the show.)


Sunday

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Hong Kong. At Hong Kong transfer to our 4-star property geared toward westerners -
probably the Kowloon Hotel, which is a sister-property of the famous Peninsula Hotel, and has excellent service and great location. Afternoon tour of Hong Kong Island, including lunch at the famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant, the Peak, Repulse Bay and Stanley Market. Breakfast and lunch included.
There may be some optional Shar-Pei specific activities during this day as well, possibly meeting with officials with the HKKC and others.

Monday

This morning visit Lana's Kennel and also have lunch arranged by her per her email. We'll provide the coach and driver. This evening leave for the airport. For the US contingent, we will need to leave around 6pm. Return on a Nonstop flight via Cathay Pacific leaving Hong Kong
around 11pm, and arrive at LAX around 7pm Monday.

What a deal! What is it going to cost?

For those traveling from the USA.

Double occupancy - $1645, plus the taxes / fees (currently $142,
which includes the departure fees at Beijing and Hong Kong, and
also includes the current fuel surcharge of approx $20. That
fuel surcharge may go up or down - we'll need to charge whatever
is in effect on the day we ticket).

Single occupancy - add $399.

For those traveling from all other countries...
Those who are not meeting the group for departure in Los Angeles will be responsible for arranging their own transpacific flights. The total cost for those coming from other countries will be $1,095 base plus $53 taxes/fees. You will meet up with the US group in Beijing and we will all travel together from this point. The cost of this tour includes all accommodations, posted meals, in country transportation, sightseeing tours etc beginning in Beijing and ending in Hong Kong.

How does one start the process?

There will be a link and directions to the Tour Agency's website which will be posted on this site. Here you will find detailed information about the tour and instructions on you how you can reserve your space(s)for the China "Shar-Pei" Tour 2005.


You will be able to hold your place for this tour by making a $100 deposit, per person, by check, credit card or paypal to the tour agency. Final payment for tour is due Feb 9th, 2005. Contact Ken at Experience Tours for procedurers due to the deadline nearing.



By the 9th of February, the entire tour cost will need to be paid in full. This is approximately 5 weeks month prior to our trip.
Should the trip have to be postponed or canceled for reasons beyond the tour agency's control (such as unforeseen world events), refunds will be provided.
You will be responsible for securing a valid passport and paying visa fees. The tour agency will assist US citizens in securing a valid entry visa to enter mainland China.

Your hosts for this trip will be Jennifer Jewell ( jewell624@aol.com) and Charlene Tompkins( sharpeipal@aol.com) should you have any other questions or comments.
Charlene will be a great asset to us, having already made one trip to China with this tour company. We will be able to ask her questions about packing for the trip, what to wear and what to expect, local protocol and customs, as well as exceptional places to shop for a variety of incredible deals. Lana Tsan from Hong Kong has graciously offered to be our host for the Shar-Pei part of our journey in China and Hong Kong. Lana educated in England, has dedicated much of her life in China to the protection of the Chinese Shar-Pei in China and is working towards developing official Shar-Pei shows, breed registration and companion animal health education in China. Lana is also a breed judge for several breeds. Lana can be contacted at the following email address ( lana@nasahk.com )

Details subject to change until final itinerary has been set!




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