World Projects International
Fred Hanes, Client Relations, North America
Phillip Hobson, China Operations, North America
Zhang Peigen, General Manager, China Associate Office
Chao Li, Manager, China Associate Office
WASHINGTON CHORALE
CHINA TOUR 2004 - ITINERARY
JUNE 20 to JULY 2, 2004
Dr. Geoffrey Boers, Director
Dr. Scott R. Peterson, Associate Director
As of: June 8, 2004
China Program: Tacoma Symphony, Yakima Symphony/UW Choirs
OPENER:
It's a Grand Night For Singing Richard Rogers
PATRIOTIC: Tacoma/UW Only
Yankee Doodle arr. Robert DeCormier
ART:
Dirait-on (To Be Sung with Chinese Choirs) Morten Lauridsen
HYMN: (Yakima and Fairbanks Only)
Pilgrim Spring Reginald Unterseher
ANTHEM:
O Light Everlasting Paul J. Christiansen
SOUTHERN HUMOR:
Arkansas Traveler arr. Richard Nance
ART:
O Nata Lux Morten Lauridsen
FOLK:
Shenandoah arr. Vijay Singh
STAGE:
Make Our Garden Grow Leonard Bernstein
Day One: Sunday, 20 June, 2004 (meals/movies in flight)
By 4:30pm Arrive at SEA-TAC International Airport.
6:55pm
Depart Seattle for Los Angeles (LAX) on United #969. Be sure to check luggage all the way to Beijing – you will not need to pick up checked luggage in LAX.
Depart Seattle for Los Angeles (LAX) on United #969. Be sure to check luggage all the way to Beijing – you will not need to pick up checked luggage in LAX.9:22pmArrive into LAX’s United Terminal (Terminal 7/8) and transfer to Terminal 2.
Arrive into LAX’s United Terminal (Terminal 7/8) and transfer to Terminal 2.Day Two: Monday, 21 June, 2004
1:40amDepart LAX for Beijing, China on Air China #984. Cross the International Dateline in flight.
Depart LAX for Beijing, China on Air China #984. Cross the International Dateline in flight.Day Three: Tuesday, 22 June, 2004 Beijng (B,D)
5:20amArrive into Beijing, pass thru customs and immigration, meet your Chinese Tour Managers then transfer to the Taiwan Hotel.
Arrive into Beijing, pass thru customs and immigration, meet your Chinese Tour Managers then transfer to the Taiwan Hotel.~7:30amArrive at Taiwan Hotel.
Arrive at Taiwan Hotel.8:00am-9:00amGroup Breakfast at Taiwan Hotel. Rooms are not likely to be ready this early, however, we will check group into any rooms that are ready. Majority of group will check in after tour of Tiananmen Square.
Group Breakfast at Taiwan Hotel. Rooms are not likely to be ready this early, however, we will check group into any rooms that are ready. Majority of group will check in after tour of Tiananmen Square.9:15amTransfer to Tiananmen Square.
Transfer to Tiananmen Square.9:30am-10:30pmTour of Tiananmen Square.
Tour of Tiananmen Square.10:45amTransfer to the Taiwan Hotel.
Transfer to the Taiwan Hotel.~11:00amArrive at hotel and check-in. Free time to rest and rejuvinate from your long journey. Lunch on own.
Arrive at hotel and check-in. Free time to rest and rejuvinate from your long journey. Lunch on own.3:00pm-5:00pmGroup rehearsal at hotel.
Group rehearsal at hotel.5:15pmDepart for restaurant
Depart for restaurant5:30pm-6:45pmDinner as a group then transfer to theatre.
Dinner as a group then transfer to theatre.7:30pm-9:00pmEnjoy the Beijing Acrobatic Show then return to hotel.
Enjoy the Beijing Acrobatic Show then return to hotel.~9:30pmArrive back at hotel.
Arrive back at hotel.TAIWAN HOTEL
5 Jinyu Lane, North Wangfujing
Beijing 10006 CHINA
Tel: 86 10 6513 6688
Fax: 86 10 6513 6896
Day Four: Wednesday, 23 June, 2004 Beijing (B,L,D) – CONCERT #1
8:00am-8:45amBreakfast at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. 9:00amDepart for the Forbidden City.
Depart for the Forbidden City.9:30am-12:00nEnjoy a tour of the Forbidden City.
Enjoy a tour of the Forbidden City.12:15pm-1:15pmLunch as a group at restaurant near Forbidden City then return to hotel.
Lunch as a group at restaurant near Forbidden City then return to hotel.1:30pm-2:15pmTime to get ready for this evening’s activities.
Time to get ready for this evening’s activities.2:30pmTransfer to the Beijing Institute of Technology.
Transfer to the Beijing Institute of Technology.3:15pmArrive at the Beijing Institute of Technology and setup for rehearsal.
Arrive at the Beijing Institute of Technology and setup for rehearsal.3:30pm-5:00pmGroup rehearsal at the Beijing Institute of Technology followed by free time to meet hosts.
Group rehearsal at the Beijing Institute of Technology followed by free time to meet hosts.5:30pm-6:30pmGroup Dinner at the University.
Group Dinner at the University.7:00pm-8:30pmJoint Concert with Beijing Institute of Technology (WC will have 45 minutes). Aftewards, time to greet hosts then return to hotel.
Joint Concert with Beijing Institute of Technology (WC will have 45 minutes). Aftewards, time to greet hosts then return to hotel.~9:45pmArrive back at hotel.
Arrive back at hotel.Day Five: Thursday, 24 June, 2004 Beijing (B,L,D) – CONCERT #2
9:00am-10:00amBreakfast at hotel. The rest of the morning and early afternoon are free. Lunch on own.
Breakfast at hotel. The rest of the morning and early afternoon are free. Lunch on own.3:30pmDepart for Beijing University of Technology.
Depart for Beijing University of Technology. 4:15pmArrive at Beijing University of Technology
Arrive at Beijing University of Technology4:30pm-5:00pmGroup soundcheck at Beijing University of Technology followed by time to greet hosts.
Group soundcheck at Beijing University of Technology followed by time to greet hosts.5:30pm-6:30pmGroup dinner at Beijing University of Technology.
Group dinner at Beijing University of Technology.7:00pm-8:30pmJoint Concert with Beijing University of Technology (WC will have 45 minutes). Afterwards, time to greet hosts then return to hotel.
Joint Concert with Beijing University of Technology (WC will have 45 minutes). Afterwards, time to greet hosts then return to hotel.~9:45pmArrive back at hotel.
Arrive back at hotel.Day Six: Friday, 25 June, 2004 Beijing (B,D)
8:00am-8:45amBreakfast at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.9:00amDepart for the “Great Wall of China”, one of the wonders of the world.
Depart for the “Great Wall of China”, one of the wonders of the world.~10:30amArrive at the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Free time to climb the wall (or just watch the people trying to climb the wall).
Arrive at the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Free time to climb the wall (or just watch the people trying to climb the wall).12:15pmDepart for lunch.
Depart for lunch.12:30pm-1:30pmLunch as a group. Depart for Ming Tombs
Lunch as a group. Depart for Ming Tombs2:30pmArrive at the Ming Tombs – enjoy a guided tour through the tombs.
Arrive at the Ming Tombs – enjoy a guided tour through the tombs.4:30pmReturn to Beijing via the Jade Factory.
Return to Beijing via the Jade Factory.~8:00pmArrive at restaurant in Beijing.
Arrive at restaurant in Beijing.8:00pm-9:30pmGroup Peking Duck Banquet (or a vegetarian alternate can also be enjoyed by request) then return to hotel.
Group Peking Duck Banquet (or a vegetarian alternate can also be enjoyed by request) then return to hotel.Day Seven: Saturday, 26 June, 2004 Beijing (B,D)
8:00am-9:30amBreakfast at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.The morning is free to explore Beijing on own. There will be an optional trip to the Temple of Heaven (US $6 per person) or an optional trip to the Summer Palace (US $8 per person) organized for those wishing to see one of these beautiful and historic sites. Tours will depart at 9:00am and return to the hotel by 1:00pmAfternoonLunch on your own. Free time for shopping and sightseeing at Beijing’s famous “Wangfujing St.” Shopping District which is steps away from the hotel.
Lunch on your own. Free time for shopping and sightseeing at Beijing’s famous “Wangfujing St.” Shopping District which is steps away from the hotel.EveningDinner and free time on own to enjoy Beijing.
Dinner and free time on own to enjoy Beijing.Day Eight: Sunday, 27 June, 2004 Hangzhou (B,L,D)
MorningBreakfast will be provided.
Breakfast will be provided.5:15amTransfer to airport. Check-in for flight to Shanghai.
Transfer to airport. Check-in for flight to Shanghai.7:40amDepart Beijing for Shanghai’s Pudong Internatinal Airport on Air China #155.
Depart Beijing for Shanghai’s Pudong Internatinal Airport on Air China #155.9:35amArrive into Shanghai’ Pudong International Airport. Collect baggage and board coaches.
Arrive into Shanghai’ Pudong International Airport. Collect baggage and board coaches.~10:45amDepart Shanghai for the Garden City of Hangzhou (2.5 hours). Lunch will be provided en route.
Depart Shanghai for the Garden City of Hangzhou (2.5 hours). Lunch will be provided en route.~2:00pmArrive in Hangzhou and check into the Zhejiang International Hotel. Free time to relax.
Arrive in Hangzhou and check into the Zhejiang International Hotel. Free time to relax.5:30pm-6:30pm Dinner as a group.
Dinner as a group.7:00pm-9:00pmEnjoy the Hangzhou Night Market then return to hotel.
Enjoy the Hangzhou Night Market then return to hotel.ZHEJIANG INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
221 Tiyuchang Road
Hangzhou 310003 CHINA
Tel: 86 571 8577 0088
Fax: 86 571 8577 0066
Day Nine: Monday, 28 June, 2004 Hangzhou (B,L,D) – CONCERT #3
8:00am-8:45amBreakfast at hotel .
Breakfast at hotel .9:00amDepart for Hangzhou sightseeing.
Depart for Hangzhou sightseeing.9:30am-12:00nEnjoy sightseeing at Guo Garden and the Tea Museum.
Enjoy sightseeing at Guo Garden and the Tea Museum.12:30pm-1:30pmLunch as a group in Hangzhou. Afterwards, return to hotel.
Lunch as a group in Hangzhou. Afterwards, return to hotel.1:45pm-3:15pmFree time to get ready for this evening’s concert.
Free time to get ready for this evening’s concert.3:30pmDepart for Zhejiang University.
Depart for Zhejiang University. 4:15pmArrive at Zhejiang University
Arrive at Zhejiang University4:30pm-5:00pmGroup soundcheck at Zhejiang University followed by time to greet hosts.
Group soundcheck at Zhejiang University followed by time to greet hosts.5:30pm-6:30pmGroup dinner at Zhejiang University.
Group dinner at Zhejiang University.7:00pm-8:30pmJoint Concert with Zhejiang University (WC will have 45 minutes). Aftewards, time to greet hosts then return to hotel.
Joint Concert with Zhejiang University (WC will have 45 minutes). Aftewards, time to greet hosts then return to hotel.~9:45pmArrive back at hotel.
Arrive back at hotel.Day Ten: Tuesday, 29 June, 2004 Shanghai (B,L)
7:30am-8:15amBreakfast at hotel – please bring luggage down when you come to breakfast. Be sure to turn in keys and pay any hotel charges prior to 8:30am.
Breakfast at hotel – please bring luggage down when you come to breakfast. Be sure to turn in keys and pay any hotel charges prior to 8:30am.8:30amLoad coaches and depart for Shanghai.
Load coaches and depart for Shanghai.11:15amArrive into Shanghai and transfer to restaurant.
Arrive into Shanghai and transfer to restaurant.11:30a-12:30pmLunch as a group in Shanghai. Afterwards, enjoy Shanghai Sightseeing including the Shanghai TV Tower and the New City (Pudong).
Lunch as a group in Shanghai. Afterwards, enjoy Shanghai Sightseeing including the Shanghai TV Tower and the New City (Pudong).4:00pmArrive at Jin Sha Hotel and check-in. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy Shanghai on
Arrive at Jin Sha Hotel and check-in. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy Shanghai on EveningDinner and free time on own.
Dinner and free time on own.JINSHA HOTEL
801 Jisha Jiang Road
Shanghai CHINA
Tel: 86 21 6257 8888
Fax: 86 21 6216 5577
Day Eleven: Wednesday, 30 June, 2004 Shanghai (B,D) - CONCERT #4
8:00am-8:45amBreakfast at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.9:00amTransfer to the Yu Gardens.
Transfer to the Yu Gardens. 9:30am-10:30amEnjoy a guided tour of Yu Gardens. Afterwards, enjoy shopping on own at the famous Yu Gardens Outdoor Markets (your chance to haggle and bargain with the locals).
Enjoy a guided tour of Yu Gardens. Afterwards, enjoy shopping on own at the famous Yu Gardens Outdoor Markets (your chance to haggle and bargain with the locals).12:30pmTransfer to the Bund. Enjoy lunch and shopping on own at the Bund and Nanjing St. (suggest you eat a late lunch as dinner will be late this evening).
Transfer to the Bund. Enjoy lunch and shopping on own at the Bund and Nanjing St. (suggest you eat a late lunch as dinner will be late this evening).2:45pmReturn to hotel.
Return to hotel.3:00pm-4:00pmFree time to get ready for this evening’s concert.
Free time to get ready for this evening’s concert.4:00pmDepart for the Music Institute Concert Hall.
Depart for the Music Institute Concert Hall.4:15pmArrive at the Music Institute Concert Hall.
Arrive at the Music Institute Concert Hall.4:30pm-5:00pmGroup soundcheck at the Music Institute Concert Hall.
Group soundcheck at the Music Institute Concert Hall.5:30pm-6:30pmDinner as a group. Return to the Music Institute Concert Hall. Get ready for performance
Dinner as a group. Return to the Music Institute Concert Hall. Get ready for performance7:30pm-9:00pmJoint Concert with Shanghai Philharmonic Chorale (WC will have 45 minutes) at the Music Institute Concert Hall.. Afterwards, enjoy time to socialize with your hosts then return to hotel.
Joint Concert with Shanghai Philharmonic Chorale (WC will have 45 minutes) at the Music Institute Concert Hall.. Afterwards, enjoy time to socialize with your hosts then return to hotel.Day Twelve: Thursday, 1 July, 2004 Shanghai (B,D)
8:30am-9:30amBreakfast at hotel. The rest of the morning and afternoon are free to enjoy Shanghai on own.
Breakfast at hotel. The rest of the morning and afternoon are free to enjoy Shanghai on own.6:00pmTransfer to dock on Huang Pu River (an arm of the Yangtze River that flows through Shanghai).
Transfer to dock on Huang Pu River (an arm of the Yangtze River that flows through Shanghai).6:30pm-8:00pmEnjoy a Night Cruise along the Huang Pu. Transfer to restaurant.
Enjoy a Night Cruise along the Huang Pu. Transfer to restaurant.8:30pm-10:30pmEnjoy Farewell Dinner Banquet then return to hotel.
Enjoy Farewell Dinner Banquet then return to hotel.~11:00pmArrive back at hotel.
Arrive back at hotel.Day Thirteen: Friday, 2 July, 2004 China to Seattle (B, Meals on Plane)
8:30am-9:30amBreakfast at hotel. Morning is free for last-minute sightseeing and shopping on own.
Breakfast at hotel. Morning is free for last-minute sightseeing and shopping on own.12:30pmBoard coaches and transfer to Shanghai’s Pudong International airport.
Board coaches and transfer to Shanghai’s Pudong International airport.~1:30pm Arrive at airport and check-in for flight to San Francisco.
Arrive at airport and check-in for flight to San Francisco. 4:05pmDepart Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport for San Francisco on Air China #985.
Depart Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport for San Francisco on Air China #985.12:15pmAfter crossing the International Dateline en route, arrive into San Francisco the SAME DAY! After immigration formalities, collect baggage and pass through customs. Just past customs, place your baggage onto the “Continuing Flights” carousel then transfer to the United Domestic Terminal (Terminal 7/8). Check-in for flight to Seattle.
After crossing the International Dateline en route, arrive into San Francisco the SAME DAY! After immigration formalities, collect baggage and pass through customs. Just past customs, place your baggage onto the “Continuing Flights” carousel then transfer to the United Domestic Terminal (Terminal 7/8). Check-in for flight to Seattle.4:00pmDepart SFO for Seattle on United flight #1282.
Depart SFO for Seattle on United flight #1282.5:51pmArrive into Seattle.
Arrive into Seattle.WELCOME HOME!
WASHINGTON CHORALE
XI’AN EXTENSION 2004
As of: June 8, 2004
POST-TOUR EXTENSION (4 NIGHTS)
Friday, 2 July, 2004 (B,D)
8:30am-9:30amBreakfast with the group.
Breakfast with the group.9:30amSay goodbye to those returning home and then board coach for a great day trip to the “Pearl City” of Suzhou (apprx. 1.5 hours travel time).
Say goodbye to those returning home and then board coach for a great day trip to the “Pearl City” of Suzhou (apprx. 1.5 hours travel time). During the day we will visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, the Grand Canal, and the Embroidery Research Institute. Also, the variety and prices of pearl jewelry here are fantastic. Lunch on your own in Suzhou.5:30pmReturn to Shanghai.
Return to Shanghai.7:00pm-8:00pmDinner as a group in Shanghai then return to hotel.
Dinner as a group in Shanghai then return to hotel.Saturday, 3 July 2004 (B,L,D)
8:30am-9:30amBreakfast at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.10:00amCheck-out of the hotel, load coach and transfer to Shanghai City Airport (SHA).
Check-out of the hotel, load coach and transfer to Shanghai City Airport (SHA).~11:00amArrive at Shanghai City Airport and check-in for flight to Xi’an.
Arrive at Shanghai City Airport and check-in for flight to Xi’an.1:15pmDepart Shanghai for Xi’an on Air China #1216.
Depart Shanghai for Xi’an on Air China #1216.3:25pmArrive into Xi’an. Meet your Tour Guide / Translator and transfer to the 4-star Jianguo Hotel.
Arrive into Xi’an. Meet your Tour Guide / Translator and transfer to the 4-star Jianguo Hotel.~5:00pmArrive at the Jianguo Hotel and check-in.
Arrive at the Jianguo Hotel and check-in.6:00pmTransfer to local restaurant
Transfer to local restaurant6:30pm-7:30pmDinner as a group at local restaurant – transfer to concert hall.
Dinner as a group at local restaurant – transfer to concert hall.8:00pm-9:30pmEnjoy Famous Concert of the Qing Dynasty then return to hotel.
Enjoy Famous Concert of the Qing Dynasty then return to hotel.JIANGOU HOTEL
2 Huzhu Road
Xian 710048 CHINA
Tel : 86 29 323 8888
Fax: 86 29 323 7180
Sunday, 4 July 2004 (B,L,D)
8:30am-9:30amBreakfast at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. 9:30am-12:00nEnjoy a tour of the world-famous Terracotta Warriors.
Enjoy a tour of the world-famous Terracotta Warriors.12:30pm-1:30pmLunch as a group.
Lunch as a group.2:00pm-6:00pmEnjoy further Xi’an sightseeing including the City Wall, Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Bell Tower. Return to hotel to freshen up for this evening.
Enjoy further Xi’an sightseeing including the City Wall, Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Bell Tower. Return to hotel to freshen up for this evening.7:30pm-9:00pmDinner at the famous 100-dumpling Restaurant (literally 100 different types of dumplings are served for dinner). Return to hotel.
Dinner at the famous 100-dumpling Restaurant (literally 100 different types of dumplings are served for dinner). Return to hotel.Monday, 5 July 2004 (B)
8:30am-9:30amBreakfast at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.9:00am-4:00pmDepart on an optional trip (US $20 per person including lunch) to the Shanxi Provincial Museum, Forest of Steles and the Tang Dynasty Art Museum or have the day free to enjoy Xi’an on own.
Depart on an optional trip (US $20 per person including lunch) to the Shanxi Provincial Museum, Forest of Steles and the Tang Dynasty Art Museum or have the day free to enjoy Xi’an on own.EveningDinner and free time on own.
Dinner and free time on own.Tuesday, 6 July 2004 (B)
5:30am-6:00amBreakfast at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.6:00amCheck-out of hotel and transfer to Xian Airport.
Check-out of hotel and transfer to Xian Airport.~6:30amArrive at Xian Airport and check-in for flights to Seattle via Beijing, Shanghai and SFO). Check baggage all the way to Seattle.
Arrive at Xian Airport and check-in for flights to Seattle via Beijing, Shanghai and SFO). Check baggage all the way to Seattle. Please note, you will need to pay the airport departure tax (currently RMB 50 or ~US $6).7:30amDepart Xi’an for Beijing on Air China #1206.
Depart Xi’an for Beijing on Air China #1206.9:30amArrive into Beijing. Transfer to International Terminal. Board flight to SFO.
Arrive into Beijing. Transfer to International Terminal. Board flight to SFO.12:50pmDepart Beijing for San Francisco via Shanghai on Air China #985 (please note this is a DIRECT flight not a nonstop flight – aircraft will land in Shanghai to pickup more passengers then continue to San Francisco).
Depart Beijing for San Francisco via Shanghai on Air China #985 (please note this is a DIRECT flight not a nonstop flight – aircraft will land in Shanghai to pickup more passengers then continue to San Francisco).2:45pmArriving into Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport. You will exit the aircraft and have some free time at the gate in Shanghai then reboard aircraft.
Arriving into Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport. You will exit the aircraft and have some free time at the gate in Shanghai then reboard aircraft.4:05pmDepart Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport for San Francisco on Air China #985.
Depart Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport for San Francisco on Air China #985.12:15pmAfter crossing the International Dateline en route, arrive into San Francisco the SAME DAY! After immigration formalities, collect baggage and pass through customs. Just past customs, place your baggage onto the “Continuing Flights” carousel then transfer to the United Domestic Terminal (Terminal 7/8). Check-in for flight to Seattle.
After crossing the International Dateline en route, arrive into San Francisco the SAME DAY! After immigration formalities, collect baggage and pass through customs. Just past customs, place your baggage onto the “Continuing Flights” carousel then transfer to the United Domestic Terminal (Terminal 7/8). Check-in for flight to Seattle.2:51pmDepart SFO for Seattle on United flight #986.
Depart SFO for Seattle on United flight #986.4:42pmArrive into Seattle.
Arrive into Seattle.WELCOME HOME!
