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CHINA BEIJING SHANGHAI SUZHOU HANGZHOU Join The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce October 16-24, 2016 Visit

Lingering Garden Tiger Hill Hanshan Temple National Embroidery Institute *Non-Member Price $2,299 Price

3 Meals per Day Deluxe Bus Tours Fluent English Speaking Tour Guide Entrance Fees for Attractions Gilroy

1 CHINA BEIJING SHANGHAI SUZHOU HANGZHOU Join The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce October 16-24, 2016 Visit Landmark Attractions Tiananmen Square Temple of Heaven Palace Museum Summer Palace Great Wall Ming Tombs Lingering Garden Tiger Hill Hanshan Temple National Embroidery Institute *Non-Member Price $2,299 Price Includes: Roundtrip International Airfare & Chinese Domestic Airfare & Tax 4 & 5 Star Hotel Accommodations 3 Meals per Day Deluxe Bus Tours Fluent English Speaking Tour Guide Entrance Fees for Attractions Gilroy Chamber of Commerce 7471 Monterey Street. Gilroy CA Contact (408) For complete details visit gilroy.org

Trip to China QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Deposit/payment Chamber members pay a on-refundable deposit of upon registration. Non-Chamber members pa n-refundable deposit upon registration.

2 Trip to China QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Deposit/payment Chamber members pay a on-refundable deposit of upon registration. Non-Chamber members pa n-refundable deposit upon registration. Tour fare balance is due no later than July 15, The Gilroy Chamber accepts payment by way of check, cash or credit card. 2. Final Itinerary You will be provided with a final itinerary with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the hotels, flight information, etc. approximately 1 month before trip departure. This may vary slightly from the current published itinerary. Be sure to leave a copy with someone at home and always carry a copy with you on the trip. 3. Departure & Free Shuttle Bus Service (If Applicable) Specific flight/gate/time, etc. information will be available prior to the departure date. You have to check in for your international flight no later than 3 and half hours before the flight departs. The free shuttle bus service on departure day and return day might be applicable for groups within driving distance to the gateway airport. 4. The Plane/Flight/Seats All flights are regular scheduled passenger flights by Boeing 747, 777 or 787. Seats are assigned at check-in. We will check in as individuals, not at as a group. The plane has 4 aisle seats and 2 window seats in each row. We should arrive early enough to get good seat assignments. It is approximately a 12-hour flight. You will be served 2 meals and there will be 3 movies. You will receive your airline tickets before the departure date. 5. Luggage You are allowed to check in 2 pieces of luggage (maximum 50 pounds each, but 70 pounds total combined weight) per person plus carry-on (i.e. luggage and a purse/laptop/briefcase). 6. Frequent Flyer miles Airlines normally do not count mileage to group travelers, however, you can still try your luck when you check in. You cannot use your mileage points to upgrade on this trip since it is already discounted. 7. Arrival Upon your arrival to Beijing Airport, after going through immigration and customs, you will see your tour guide hold a sign with your bus number. The tour guide leads you to board your preassigned bus. Tip: Don t sleep too much on the plane if your arrival scheduled in the afternoon or in the evening. You want to be tired when you arrive so you will get a good night s sleep and reduce the effects of jet lag. Please wear your name badge provided by Citslinc. 8. Hotels Hotels are 4 and 5 star. All of the hotels have Western facilities and include hair dryers and internet service. If you bring electrical appliances or gadgets that will need charging, it is recommended that you bring electrical adapters. Although the hotels have them, you don t want to take a chance as they may not have enough for everyone. Unless otherwise notified, all rooms will be booked as non-smoking.

3 9. Changing Hotels The night before we leave each hotel you may be asked to leave your luggage outside the door and a porter will pick them up and make sure they are loaded and ready to leave before the passengers arrive. Other days you may need to carry them to the bus. 10. Meals Breakfast will be a Western and Eastern buffet at the hotel. Lunch and dinner are family style at local Chinese restaurants. Soft drinks and beer are served. The beer is very good quality. Chinese liquor is very strong. The wine is poor quality. 11. Water It is not recommended that you drink any tap water unless you boil it. Bottled water is available at the hotel or can be purchased on the bus or from local vendors. 12. Daily Schedule We will wake up at 6:00 am, eat breakfast at 7:00 am and leave the hotel at 8:00 am for the day s tours and return after 8:00 pm. If you wish to leave the group (or not join the group for the day), let your bus tour guide know. 13. Bus travel You will be assigned the same bus for the entire trip. Each bus with 50 seats will usually take passengers. Your seat on the bus will be yours for the day. You can leave personal items on the bus for the day but take valuables with you. 14. Business Conference For those interested in making business contacts in Beijing you will have the opportunity to meet with government officials and business leaders after dinner at the hotel. Please fill out the Business Inquiry Form and return it to the trip planner so we can arrange to have the appropriate people there. Dress for this event is business attire. 15. Optional Tours Optional tours will be available for an additional charge. The tour guides will describe them to you and if interested, you will pay the guides in cash (USD/CAD). 16. Dress Informal. Dress comfortably and in layers. There is no time to change clothes during the day. Bring a coat, dress in layers, jeans are OK for all venues. 17. Weather In March or November, the average high in Beijing is ; the average low is In Shanghai, the average high is and the average low is You have higher temperatures in April or October. The weather at the Great Wall will be cooler. 18. Shopping We will be visiting some factory stores, but don t feel obligated to buy. If you purchase from a street vendor be prepared to barter; do not pay the initial asking price. Many stores are able to ship purchases home for you. 19. Tipping Tips are not included in the trip fee. Total tips are $39 for the whole trip. This will be collected in USD/CAD CASH by your first tour guide at the Great Wall. If you receive special services, an additional tip is not necessary, but OK if you wish.

4 20. Passport & Chinese Visa You are responsible for obtaining your own passport. It must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of trip. China s travel visas are valid for 10 years with as long as you have a valid passport. You may get your own visa at a Chinese Consulate or the Chamber and Citslinc can assist you. If we do it for you, we will need 1 passport photo, your U.S. passport, the Visa application form (complete boxes # 1.1, 1.15, 1.17, 1.18, 1.2, 1.22, 1.23, 1.24, 4.3 and sign), and a check for $155 made out to Citslinc International, Inc. After we send your packet off, it will be returned in approximately 2 weeks. The Chamber will let you know when we will accept visa applications. To obtain your travel visa with Canadian passport, Citslinc will assist you with their back up information. 21. Shots/Vaccinations Special shots or vaccinations are not required to enter or travel in China. Check with your personal physician regarding your situation. 22. Travel Insurance Citslinc buys Post Departure Travel Insurance policy for each passenger, but it does not cover for travel cancellation. 23. Money/Currency Most stores will accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Discover Card is not generally accepted. You can exchange USD/CAD and traveler's checks at the hotel, banks, and airport, although US dollars are welcome almost everywhere. If you take cash, take small denominations. Street vendors do not like to give change. ATMs are available at hotel lobby. Tip: Contact your credit card company to notify them you will be using your charge card in China. 24. Single Travelers If you are traveling alone and do not wish to pay the additional private single room fee (single room supplement), the trip planner will match up same gender single traveler. 25. Cell phones Your cell phone works in China only after you buy the international service from your provider. 26. Additional Travel If you want to leave the group during the tour, please notify your bus tour guide. If you want to do additional traveling after the tour, check with your own travel agent. It is possible, but you will be responsible for all additional costs and arrangements. 27. Suggested Websites: Weather: What you can and cannot bring on the airplane (US Transportation Security Administration): International Travel (US State Department): Questions about bringing items back from your trip (US Customs & Border Protection): Final Advice Be flexible and adventurous. And remember, you are in a foreign country. For more information call the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce at

5 Registration Form Contact Information Full name exactly as it appears on your passport Please use a separate form for each person traveling. Please check all that apply: First Middle What you d like your luggage tags to say: Address: City: St: Zip: Phone: Fax: Last I will attend the Oct 16-24, 2016 trip I wish to upgrade my airfare to Business Class - $6,000 Please upgrade me to a single room for an additional $500.(Accommodations are based on double-bed occupancy). I will attend the side trip to Xi an for an additional $200 I am with chamber membership Who you are sharing a room with: Who you would like to travel with: Type of Room (please check one): 1 King Bed 2 Queen Beds Triple Beds ** When making your reservation, IF YOU DO NOT PAY THE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT you will be paired with another passenger of the same gender who is also traveling alone that has the same itinerary. Deposit Information A non-refundable registration fee of 0 per person is due with your registration and is included in your total tour fare. The balance is due on or before July 15, Check Enclosed (Gilroy Chamber of Commerce) Check # Credit Card # Exp. Date CVV Code Name on Card A valid passport and Chinese Visa application is passengers responsibility. Please call Citslinc to learn the procedure of visa application. Signature Please send or fax your registration form to: Gilroy Chamber of Commerce 7471 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA Phone FAX chamber@gilroy.org A non-refundable registrati rson is required and due at the time you register. This will be deducted from your total tour fare. The balance is due on or before July 15, Passengers cancelling for any reason before July 15, 2016 stration fee. Passengers cancelling after July 15, 2015 will forfeit $900, including registration fee. Securing or updating a passport is the passenger s responsibility. Passports must be valid 6 months past travel date. Passengers will need to provide their passport, signed visa application form, one passport photo and the visa application fee to the Chinese Consulate visa application center. The Gilroy Chamber and Citslinc can assist with the visa application, ask for details. There will be a valuable pre-tour briefing for all participants; date, time and location will be announced. We will answer all of your questions and familiarize you with details you will need to know. Citslinc International Inc. has 33 years of experience in the China tour business and we are confident we can respond to your inquiries to your satisfaction. China is a modern country, so you need not feel as though you are preparing to travel back in time to a less sophisticated society. In many instances, the country is not behind so much as different. For example, you will find very few ATM machines. There are ATM machines in the hotel lobbies. Traveler s checks, credit cards, check cards are accepted everywhere. The electricity in China is 220 volts and an adapter is required to operate even an American hair dryer. Both the adapter and the hair dryer are available at the hotels at which we will be staying, but it is recommended that you bring your own adapter if you will need to plug anything in. Though you will be treated to sumptuous regional foods, you will also find many American fast-food chains including McDonalds, KFC and Starbucks.

6 中华人民共和国签证申请表 Visa Application Form of the People s Republic of China Form V.2011A 申请人必须如实完整地填写本表格请逐项在空白处用中文或英文大写字母打印填写, 或在打选择如有更多需要声明事项, 请附另纸说明 Applicant should fill out this form truly and completely. Please type your answer in capital English letters in the space provided or cross the appropriate box to select. If there is more information to declare, please type on a separate sheet. 如申请到中国工作留学, 或与护照偕行人同行, 或不在国籍国申请签证, 你还需填写签证申请表附表 (Form V.2011B) If you are applying to work or study in China, or if someone else travelling with you shares the same passport, or if you are applying for a visa in a country or territory other than the country of your current nationality, you should fill out the Supplementary Visa Application Form(Form V.2011B). 一个人信息 Section 1: Personal information 姓 Surname: 1.1 英文姓名 Full English name as in 名 Given name: passport 1.3 中文姓名 ( 如有, 请用汉字 ) Name in Chinese character ( if applicable) 1.4 别名或曾用名 Other names you are, or have been known by 1.5 用本国语言书写的名字 Name in ethnic script 1.2 性别 Sex 男 M 女 F 照片 / Photo 请将 1 张近期正面免冠浅色背景的彩色护照照片粘贴于此 Please affix one recent identical color photo ( full face, front view, unmounted and against a plain light background ). 1.6 现有国籍 Current nationality 1.8 同时具有的国籍 Other nationality(ies) 1.10 出生地点 ( 国省 / 市 ) Place of birth (city, province/state, country) 1.12 婚姻状况 Marital status 1.13 当前职业 ( 可选多项 ) Current occupation(s) 1.14 护照种类 Passport type 1.15 护照号码 Passport number 1.7 曾有国籍 Former nationality 1.9 出生日期 Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd) 1.11 当地身份证号码 Local ID card number 已婚 Married 未婚 Never Married 离婚 Divorced 丧偶 Widowed 其他 ( 请说明 )Other (Please specify):. 商人 Businessman 公司职员 Company employee 教师 Teacher 学生 Student 家庭主妇 Housewife 无业 Unemployed 国会议员 Member of national parliament 1.17 签发地点 ( 省 / 市及国家 ) Place of issue (city, province/state, country) 1.19 办理签证通常需要 4 个工作日如需加急, 请注明, 但须另外缴费 Normally visa processing takes 4 working days. Extra fees are charged for express or rush service. 政府官员 Government official 新闻从业人员 Staff of media 宗教人士 Religious worker 现役军人 Active duty military personnel 退休 Retired 乘务人员 Crew member 其他 ( 请说明 ) Other (Please specify):. 外交 Diplomatic 公务官员 Service or official 普通 Ordinary 其他证件 ( 请说明 ) Other (Please specify): 签发日期 Date of issue (yyyy-mm-dd) 1.18 失效日期 Expiration date (yyyy-mm-dd) 普通 (4 个工作日 ) Regular for 4 working days; 加急 (2-3 个工作日 ) Express for 2-3 working days; 特急 Rush for 1 working day. 第 1 页共 4 页 / Page 1 of 4

7 二赴华旅行信息 Section 2: Travel information 2.1 赴中国主要事由 ( 可选多项 )Major purpose(s) of your visit(s) to China 2.2 计划入境次数 Intended number of entries 旅游 Tourism 探亲 Family visit 访友 Visiting friends 商务 Business trip 会议 Meeting 过境 Transit 任职就业 Employment 记者常驻 As resident journalist 记者临时采访 As journalist for temporary news coverage 常驻外交领事官员 As resident diplomat or consul 商业演出 Commercial performance 执行乘务 As crew member 留学 Study 官方访问 Official visit 其他 ( 请说明 ) Other (Please specify):. 一次入境 ( 自申请日起 3 个月内有效 ) One entry valid for 3 months from application 二次入境 ( 自申请日起 3-6 个月内有效 ) Two entries valid for 3 to 6 months from application 半年多次入境 ( 自申请日起半年内有效 )Multiple entries valid for 6 months from application 一年多次入境 ( 自申请日起一年内有效 )Multiple entries valid for 12 months from application 其他 ( 请说明 ) Other (Please specify):. 2.3 首次行程抵达中国的日期 Date of your first entry (yyyy-mm-dd) 2.4 预计行程中单次在华停留的最长天数 Your longest intended stay among all entries of your intended visits in China 详细邮政地址 Detailed mailing address 2.5 在中国逗留期 1. 间的住址及电话 ( 按时间顺序 ) Residence(s) and 2. phone number(s) during your stay in China (in a time 3. sequence) 4. Days 电话 Phone number 2.6 谁将承担往返中国及在中国的费用?Who will pay for your cost of travelling and living during your stay in China? 你本人 Yourself 邀请单位或个人 Inviter 父母或法定监护人 Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) 其他 ( 请说明 ) Other (Please specify):. 2.7 在华期间有无医疗保险? 如有, 请填写保险公司名称及保险账号 Do you have medical insurance covering your visit in China? If Yes, please fill out the name of the medical insurance company and your account number. 2.8 在华邀请联系的单位名称地址及电话 Name, address and phone number of your inviter or contact unit in China 2.9 在华亲友联系人的姓名地址电话 Name, address, phone number of your relative, friend or contact person in China 第 2 页共 4 页 / Page 2 of 4

8 三家庭工作或学习信息 Section 3: Information about your family, work or study 3.1 详细家庭邮政住址 Detailed home mailing address 3.2 家庭电话 Home phone number 3.4 电子信箱 address 3.3 手机号码 Mobile phone number 3.5 工作单位或学校 Current employer or school 名称 Name 邮政地址 Mailing address 电话 Phone number 姓名 Name 国籍 Nationality 职业 Occupation 关系 Relationship 3.6 主要家庭成员 Major family members 3.7 紧急情况下的联系人 Contact person in case of emergency 3.8 电话号码 Contact person s phone number 四其他情况 Section 4: Other information 4.1 是否曾经访问过中国? 如果是, 请说明最近一次情况 Have you ever visited China before? If Yes, please specify date, places and purpose of the recent visit. 4.2 在过去的 12 个月里是否访问过其他国家或地区如果是, 请说明 Have you ever visited other countries or territories in the last 12 months? If yes, please specify date, name of countries or territories and purpose of the visits. 4.3 是否曾在中国超过签证或居留许可允许的期限停留? Have you ever overstayed your visa or residence permit in China? 4.4 是否曾经被拒绝颁发中国签证, 或被拒绝进入中国? Have you ever been refused a visa for China, or been refused entry into China? 4.5 是否在中国或其他国家有违法记录? Do you have any criminal record in China or any other country? 4.6 是否患有以下任一种疾病 Are you affiliated with any of the following diseases? 1 严重精神疾病 Serious mental disorder 2 传染性肺结核病 Infectious pulmonary tuberculosis 3 可能对公共卫生造成危害的其他传染病 Other infectious disease of public health hazards 4.7 近 30 日内是否前往过流行性疾病传染的国家或地区? Did you visit countries or territories infected by infectious diseases in the last 30 days? 第 3 页共 4 页 / Page 3 of 4

9 4.8 如果对 4.3 到 4.7 的任何一个问题选择是, 请在下面详细说明 If you select Yes to any questions from 4.3 to 4.7, please give details below. 五有关声明 Section 5: Relevant declaration 5.1 如计划赴中国工作留学, 或使用的护照上有一同旅行的携行人, 或是在非国籍国申请签证, 请填写签证申请表附表 (Form V.2011B), 与本表一同递交 If you are seeking to work or study in China, or if someone else travelling with you shares the same passport with you, or if you are making this visa application in a country or territory other than the country of your nationality, please fill out the Supplementary Visa Application Form (Form V.2011B) and submit with this application form. 5.2 如果有本表未涉及而需专门陈述的其他与签证申请相关的事项, 请在此说明 If you have more information about your visa application other than the above to declare, please give details below. 六签名 Section 6: Signature 6.1 我已阅读并理解此表所有内容要求, 并对照片及填报情况的真实性和准确性负责 I have read and understood all the questions in this application. I shall be fully responsible for the answers and the photo, which are true and correct. 6.2 我理解, 能否获得签证获得何种签证入境次数以及有效期停留期等将由领事官员决定, 任何不实误导或填写不完整均可能导致签证申请被拒绝或被拒绝进入中国 I understand that whether to issue a visa, type of visa, number of entries, validity and duration of each stay will be decided by consular officers, and any false, misleading or incomplete statement may result in the refusal of a visa for or denial of entry into China. 申请人签名日期 Applicant s signature: Date (yyyy-mm-dd):. 注 : 未满 18 周岁的未成年人可由父母或监护人代签 Note: Parent or guardian may sign on behalf of a minor aged less than 18 years. 七他人代填申请表时填写以下内容 Section 7:If the application form is completed by another person on the applicant s behalf, please fill out the following: 7.1 代填申请表人的姓名 7.2 与申请人关系 Name of the person Relationship to completing this form on the applicant the applicant s behalf 7.3 地址 Address 7.4 电话 Phone number 7.5 所持身份证件种类 7.6 证件号码 Type of ID document Number of ID 7.7 声明 Declaration 我声明本人是根据申请人要求而协助填表, 并证明申请人理解并确认表中所填写内容准确无误 I declare that I have assisted in the completion this form at the request of the applicant and the applicant understands and agrees that the information provided is correct. 代填人签名 /Signature: 日期 /Date (yyyy-mm-dd):. 以下仅供领事官员填写 Official use only 签证种类有效期停留期审核人日期备注第 4 页共 4 页 / Page 4 of 4

Declaration

Declaration I accept that I should read and, fully understand the Terms & Conditions shown on the website www.visaforchina.org.uk of Chinese Visa Services Limited (Hereafter referred as the Centre), before