Nine reasons why you should go to China with Carson Now and the Chamber Travel Club
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 9:03am
Next April, I will be traveling with the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Travel Club on a trade mission to China. This trip is open to anyone who wants to go, and is a great way to see this country for a really great price. Here are nine reasons why you should go:
1. It's Big
This is the most populous country in the world, and a growing world economic powerhouse. Our guided tour is a great way to get a taste of what this country is all about.
2. The Past
China has a very rich history, for which many Americans know very little. We will be visiting the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and the amazing Terra Cotta Warriors at the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty.
3. The Present
Our visit to Shanghai will let you experience one of the newest great cities of the world, with its massive skyscrapers and modern architecture.
4. The Guided Tour
This is the fifth year the Chamber Travel Club has offered this trip, which will be led by the same tour guide as the previous outings. Talk to those who have gone before, and they will tell you the guide is first rate, and will help you understand this vast country in the short time we will have.
5. A Safe Destination
For those who have concerns about crime, China may be one of the safest travel destinations in the world. Those who have gone before reported they felt completely safe all the times, even when wandering around back alleys of Beijing and Shanghai while shopping.
6. Explore with your Friends
You may be half way around the world, but you will have 20+ friends from Carson City to share the experience with.
7. Everything is taken care of for you
You don't have to worry about arranging flights, hotels, meals, tours, etc. All of that is handled for you. Just come and enjoy the trip.
8. The Cost
The $2,595 price tag (per person, double occupancy) covers everything including airfare, four and five star hotels, meals, transportation in country and tours. The only cost not covered is your visa ($155) and the tip ($39 per person for the entire trip). By comparison, the cost of a non-stop flight to Beijing is about $1,400 by itself. Part of the reason the cost is so reasonable is that this is classified as a trade mission, so the Chinese government helps to subsidize the trip.
9. The Fun
I can't speak for the others, but I plan on having some fun on this trip. I'm hoping to connect with a couple of friends there who are very knowledgable about the country, and can lead us to some hidden spots only journalists would know about.
So check out the trip for yourself. Hope to see you there.
