Cuisine International is once again privileged to be a booking agent for a spectacular culinary tour to China and Japan from May 26 through June 7, 2001 with the highly entertaining and vivacious host, Chef Martin Yan. Chef Yan will lead demonstration cooking classes in both China and Japan. The trip will include 3 nights in Kyoto, 4 nights in Beijing, and 4 nights in Xi'an with optional extensions to Hong Kong or on a Yangtze River Cruise. 

Chef Martin Yan is the celebrated host of more than 1,500 cooking shows, a certified Master Chef and is a highly respected food and restaurant consultant. He enjoys distinction as both a teacher and an author. His many talents have found unique expression in 21 cookbooks, including his most recent, Martin Yan's Feast. Martin is a professional member of the American Institute of Wine and Food, American Culinary Federation, Chinese Cuisine research Institute of Food Technologists, International Association of Culinary Professionals and the American Authors' Guild. And you all probably know him as "Yan Can Cook" from his long running television series. 

This is an experience of a lifetime you should not miss! 

Tour Features Include:

• Round-trip transpacific air transportation via Japan Airlines 
• All intra-China and Japan air/land transportation 
• Escort by a professional tour director 
• 11 nights in deluxe hotels 
• 27 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 10 dinners (special dinners) 
• Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel, baggage handling, hotel taxes, and service charges 
• Sightseeing tours, cultural entertainment, and other performances as specified 
• Morning guided walking tour to a nearby local food market 
• The services of YCC's local hosts for optional tours and shopping suggestions
• Autographed copy of Chef Martin Yan's cookbook 

Tour Highlights:

• Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City's Imperial Palace with admission to living quarters, museum and jewelry sections, Summer Palace with cruise on Lake Kunming, Peking Opera or cultural show, the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Peking Duck dinner 
• Xi'an: City Wall, Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum, Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra-cotta Legion and Circle Vision Movie, Dumpling Banquet, Tang Dynasty dinner show 
• Kyoto: Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), City Tour, Higashi Honganji, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Handicraft Center, Heian Shrine, Sushi Demonstration, Kyoto-style BBQ dinner 

Optional Extensions:

• Hong Kong 
  Price: $600 per person
  • Airfare from Shanghai to Hong Kong and back to USA 
  • 3 nights hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Hotel with daily American breakfast 
  • Arrival and departure transfers 
  • Half day sightseeing tour of Hong Kong Island on seat-in basis 
  • Single supplement: $250 per person 
    
• Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing to Wuhan (5 Days 4 Nights)
  Price: $725 per person
  • 5 days deluxe cruise 
  • All meals onboard 
  • Chongqing arrivals transfer from airport to pier 
  • All shore excursions 
  • Wuhan departure transfer from pier to airport 
  • Single supplement: $500 per person  

Itinerary: 

• Sat. May 26
  USA/KYOTO: Your journey begins from San Francisco/Los Angeles on Japan Airlines to Kyoto.
  
• Sun. May 27
  OSAKA/KYOTO: Upon arrival, you are transferred to the Kyoto Rihga Royal Hotel. (D)
  
• Mon. May 28
  KYOTO: Enjoy a morning tour and experience the gracious spirit of Old Japan in the Kinkakuji Temple's Golden Pavilion and Nijo Castle, the Kyoto Handicraft Center and Heian Shrine. Participate in a master chefs cooking class. (B/L/D) 
  
• Tue. May 29
  KYOTO/NARA/OSAKA: Visit Nara Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, Gokouji Treasure House and Osaka Castle. If time permits, visit the underground shopping centers. Enjoy a Japanese styel BBQ dinner. (B/L/D)
  
• Wed. May 30
  OSAKA/BEIJING: Depart for Beijing. Check into Holiday Inn Crown Plaza. Tour the Temple of Heaven. (B/L/D)
  
• Thu. May 31
  BEIJING: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace. Take a leisure boat ride on Lake Kunming. Attend a welcome banquet featuring a Peking Duck dinner with a master class. (B/L/D)
  
• Fri. June 1
  BEIJING: Visit the Great Wall and the Sacred Ming Tombs. Enjoy a spectacular evening banquet at Frangshan Restaurant (AB/L/D)
  
• Sat. June 2
  BEIJING: A free day to shop and explore the city on your own, or join our optional tour of "HUTONGS RIDE," to experience life and culture of old Beijing. Visit homes of local families and enjoy a home cooked meal. (AB) 
  
• Sun. June 3
  BEIJING/XI'AN: Morning flight to Xi'an. Check into hotel. Visit to the Cultural Street and Islamic food quarters. Enjoy a dumpling banquet with a master class. (AB/L/SD)
  
• Mon. June 4
  XI'AN: Today's highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum and the Neolithic Village of Banpo. In the evening, attend a Fabulous Tang Dynasty dinner, with a dance and musical extravaganza. (AB/L/SD)
  
• Tue. June 5
  XI'AN/SHANGHAI: VIsit the Bell Tower, City Wall, and Wild Goose Pagoda. After lunch, catch a flight to Shanghai. The rest of the day is free for more shopping. (AB/L)
  
• Wed. June 6
  SHANGHAI/TOKYO: After breakfast, fly to Tokyo. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. (AB)
  
• Thur. June 7
  TOKYO/USA: Homeward bound to San Francisco/LAX. (AB)
  
  

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Included in the price: 

• Round trip economy class air passage from West Coast. 
• Hotel accommodations as specified in the itinerary based on double occupancy. 
• Land transportation and meals per itinerary. 
• Sight seeing and other attractions per itinerary. 
• Hotel taxes, service charges, and baggage porters. 
• Escorted sightseeing tours with English speaking guides. 
• Daily breakfast and meals specified per itinerary. 

Not Included: 

• Applicable U.S. Departure/Arrival taxes and P.F.C. charges and China Visa fee.
• Meals and Airport/Hotel transfers not specified in the itinerary.
• Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry and extra hotel services. 
• Gratuities to tour escorts, local guides, and drivers. 
• Additional charges for changes in itinerary or services resulting from unforeseeable circumstances beyond tour operation's control. 
• All optional activities. Air deviation charge U.S. $50 (extension stay after the tour) 

Price: 

• $3750 per person, double occupancy from SFO/LAX
• At your request, YCC (Orient Travel) will make your round-trip flight arrangements to SFO/LAX 
  • Sample airfares effective December 15, 2000
  • From San Diego $175
  • From Sacramento $175 
  • Sample airfares from other departure cities available upon request 
• A $300 deposit per person is required to reserve a space. Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure (March 15, 2001).

Other Info: 

• Passport: Please double-check the expiration date of your passport. Allow a period of 6 months before expiration. Passport renewals usually take 4 to 6 weeks, so allow plenty of time for it. Immunization shots are not required. A visa is required to enter China. 
• Cancellations: For cancellations received 30 days prior to departure of the trip, 50% of total fare will be forfeited. For cancellations received within 20 days prior to departure, 75% of tour fare will be forfeited. For cancellations within 10 days (from the date of departure) or on day of departure, 100% of total tour fare will be forfeited.
• Late bookings, Change Fees: There will be a 10% surcharge. 
• Accommodations: Based on two persons sharing a room with two twin beds. Hotels are subject to change. Substitutions, if necessary, are similar class to the hotel mentioned.
• Liability: The organizer, Orient Travel, is acting only in the capacity of an agent for the hotels, coach companies, airlines owners (herein collectively called the principals) to provide accommodations, transportation, or any other devices related to the execution of the tour, whether or not the principals are disclosed or known to the clients, and injury irregularities which may be caused by the willful or negligent acts or omission on the part of any principals or by natural calamities, labor strikes, and other factors beyond our control.
• Insurance: Cancellation penalties will be strictly enforced, so trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Optional insurance coverage for baggage, accident and trip cancellation/interruptions are available at special, low cost group rates. Please contact us for more information.  

Please call or email us for more information or to reserve your space.

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