(NAME-MCE) Multicultural Educators to China & Hong Kong - Summer 2010 Trip

[Bill Howe]

Multicultural Educators to China & Hong Kong - Summer 2010 Trip

 

I am planning my 7th trip to China now and my 5th taking small groups of
multicultural educators on a customized tour. The group is limited to about
15 people. This makes it easier for us to get around. People who come are
interested in seeing the culture, the tourist sites as well as the school
system. Spouses and children are welcome. Applicants need to know that the
weather will be hot and the tour involves a good deal of healthy walking. 



The best-selling book 1,000 Places To See Before You Die lists these five
places that we will see on our trip:

1. The Forbidden City
<http://www.1000beforeyoudie.com/Place.aspx?placeId=25> 
2. The Great Wall of China
3. The Li River <http://www.1000beforeyoudie.com/Place.aspx?placeId=26> 
4. Victoria Harbor and Victoria Peak in Hong Kong
5. The Terra-Cotta Warriors of Xi'an



The 10 Best of Everything: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers by National
<http://www.globecorner.com/a/2008.html?PHPSESSID=8fbcd60e83506d05d1e94c48f4
89cf1f>  Geographic lists these sites that we will see:

1. Beijing - (part of Ten Best Historical Tours, the Silk Road)
2. Xi'an - (part of Ten Best Historical Tours, the Silk Road)
3. Hong Kong - (part of Ten Best Historical Tours, the Silk Road)
4. Li River, China - (one of Ten Best Lakes, Canals & Watery Wonders)
5. Hong Kong Harbor - (Ten Best Travel Vistas)


We will see the major cultural sites. This year I have added on a visit to
Chengdu to see the Pandas!! And we will end in Hong Kong, which I think has
the most beautiful harbor in the world. On this trip we will travel by
plane, bus, train, pedi-cabs (rick shaws), cruise boat with optional biking
and hiking. Our tour guides are taking us off the usual beaten paths to walk
the local neighborhoods and streets and shop where the local people live. 



This tour is actually less expensive than the one I took two years ago
(careful budgeting). We stay in 4-star hotels. All meals are included except
for 1-2  free nights. These free nights I plan to encourage people to go out
and explore the real neighborhoods. Meals for two in local restaurants are
about $10 US.

And of course, there will be shopping. We can arrange for tailors to come to
our hotel to be custom-fitted for suits, coats, etc. 


We leave July 10 from JFK in New York City and return July 24th.  Please go
to www.billhowe.org to see very detailed journal and pictures of my past
trips. If you are interested in being considered for the trip this year, all
details are at http://www.billhowe.org/China2010.htm

 

I hope to finalize the group in February when the international tickets go
on sale. Please email me if you have questions at bill at billhowe.org

 

 

 

 

Bill Howe

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Travel to China and Hong Kong July 10-24, 2010 
- <http://www.billhowe.org/China2010.htm>
http://www.billhowe.org/China2010.htm