The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Exeter Area Chamber, invites you to participate in a nine-day, seven-night trip to China. The trip is scheduled for March 2009 with a choice of two departure dates. This extraordinary experience is available to all Chamber members, their families and friends, or anyone simply looking for a great adventure.

$1,899 per person includes:

• Transportation to and from JFK Airport in New York.
• Round trip international and domestic airfare, taxes included.
• 5-star and 4-star hotels.
• Three full meals each day.
• English-speaking tour guides.
• Admission tickets to all the scheduled tourist attractions.
• Based on double occupancy. Additional $450 for single rate.

A $200 per person non-refundable fee is due at time of registration and is included
in the total price. Passports must be valid through September 2009. All travelers must have a Chinese Visa. Visa applications are available at an additional cost of $150 per person. See downloadable brochure (link below) for more details.

Trip Highlights include:

• A unique opportunity to meet with other business leaders in China and learn about their economy.
• Sightseeing in Beijing including the Great Wall of China,
• Tian An Men Square, Ming Tombs, Palace Museum,
• Summer Palace, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill,
• Trip to Shanghai & Suzhou including sightseeing of the Lingering Gardens,
• Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple & the National Embroidery Institute.
• Tour of the Hanzhou Economic Development Zone & Lingyin Temple.
• Cruise on the West Lake with stop-over at jewel-like pagodas and tea houses.
  
  Registration deadline is Oct. 1, remaining balance due Nov. 3.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION--To register ($200), just click on the link below. The Greater Portsmouth Chamber will get a signup commission for all members who register through the Portsmouth Chamber link. Final payments and additional trip option fees will be handled by the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce--see trip brochure (link below) for details.

For a copy of the Portsmouth Chamber trip brochure and registration form, click here.

For more comprehensive background on the trip, click here.