9th Annual Beijing Cultural Tour with Optional TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE Study November 4 - November 18, 2005 (14 days of luxury & adventure) COST: $2180.00 (plus taxes, surcharges & Visa fees)Single Supplements $810.00 ADDITIONAL $420.00 for 5 days of Chinese Medicine Study at Xuan Wu Hospital on Acupuncture, Tuina or Chinese Herbs. All arrangements & monies must be PAID by August 1, 2005 ~$500.00 non-refundable deposit on a first come, first served basis~ ITINERARY***** FRIDAY: travel non-stop from New York city to Beijing. Arrive SATURDAY after crossing date line and transfer to the 5 star Peninsula Palace Hotel, the best hotel in Beijing. Each day a bountiful Buffet breakfast will be served. THIS hotel offers a full range of luxury services and is an oasis in this ancient yet cosmopolitan city. SUNDAY: Experience the famous and breath-taking Great Wall today. Lunch will be included along with tours of magnificent Jade Factories. MONDAY: This day offers everyone the rare opportunity to tour a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. After our tour, I will be providing a unique lunch. Students will return to class and I will take the group to the amazing Pearl Market. MONDAY - FRIDAY: These next five days can be used as free days to enjoy Beijing's many sites or study at the Xuan Wu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs or Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage) ~Optional Beijing tours Include: Peking Opera, Pearl Market, Temples, Hutong (ancient alleyways by pedi-cab) Tours, Acrobatic Shows, View Mao SATURDAY: Tour the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Tianneman Square and Temple of Heaven with a special Chinese Lunch. Sunday to Friday are free days to take advantage of touring other cities in China or to explore more of the old Beijing.. ~ I WILL BE YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE IN BEIJING ~ LET ME SHOW YOU PLACES FEW TOURISTS EVER SEE!!! TEA HOUSES, REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENTS, CHINESE JAZZ CLUBS, READING ROOMS, MARKETS & MANSIONS ~ OPTIONAL 4 day Side Trips are for 2 people or more, and include: transfers, R/T airfares, 4 * hotel accommodations (twin bedded), English speaking guides, sightseeing as indicated, daily breakfasts and meals as described in itineraries~ Nov. 13-16 Cost: $850.00 LIJIANG was the inspirational city of Shangri-La in the book "Lost Horizons" and is located at the base of the Himalayan Mountains. It is the last Matriarchal City in the world and founded by Tibetan Nomad women. They keep the "Old Way" and time stands still as you meander thru cobblestone streets.3 pristine rivers flow thru the 800 year old town and it is like a dream..... SUNDAY: transfer to airport, fly to Kunming and then to Lijiang. Transfer to the traditional courtyard hotel of Jian Nan Chun (4*) MONDAY: After breakfast, visit Jade Snow mountain, Black Dragon Pool, Baisha Murals and a Naxi village. You will be treated to a lovely dinner and enjoy world renown classical Naxi music. TUESDAY: Free day to wonder the intricate sea of hutongs and shops or hike to China's Grand Canyon, Tiger Leaping Gorge (optional) WEDNESDAY: We return to Beijing and are transferred to the Palace Hotel Nov. 13-16 Cost: $850.00 YANGTZE RIVER TOUR says it all. The scenery and photographic opportunities are rare. Each year we loose more and more of the spirit and culture along this river. The Cruise ship is luxurious and each cabin provides a river view. It is truly a spectacular adventure and one that will last a lifetime. SUNDAY: fly to Chengqing,. transfer to the Emperor (5*) Cruise ship where You set sail at 21:30. You will enjoy a wonderful dinner on board. MONDAY: Enjoy breakfast , lunch and dinner each day on the ship. Tai Qi class from 7-7:30AM, enjoy the introduction to the Three Gorges Shore excursion to visit the Zhangfei Temple and then return to cruise past the Qutong Gorge. Enjoy a welcome dinner with song & dance show. TUESDAY: Welcome the day with Tai Qi, explore she Shennong Stream & later visit the Three Gorge Dam as a land excursion. In the afternoon cruise past the Xiling Gorge. WEDNESDAY: Disembark the cruise ship and transfer to Wuhan via bus as you view the country side. Fly back to Beijing and be transferred to the Palace. Nov. 13-16 Cost $575.00 XI'AN is so Incredible! To SEE the Terra Cotta Soldiers and HEAR their story. To FEEL the energy of the Old City Wall. To LEARN the history of the first capital of China! There is much to see in Xi'an and shopping is not the least of these things. Your hotel will offer a very lovely sanctuary from the busy days with an impressive pagoda and pond. Xi'an holds one of the wonders of the world and definitely worth the trip. SUNDAY: Fly to Xian and be transferred to 4* Garden hotel while enjoying the City Wall and Wild Goose Pagoda on the way. A lovely pagoda also graces the grounds of this beautifully landscaped Chinese hotel. Lunch will be provided. MONDAY: You will experience the wonder of the Terra Cotta Warriors, tour the Banpo Museum and the Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum as well with lunch. TUESDAY: Free day to shop and enjoy the old walled city WEDNESDAY: fly back to Beijing and be transfer to the Palace Hotel after breakfast THURSDAY: Free day to finish shopping and saying good bye to new friends. FRIDAY: Transfer to Airport for our direct flight to New York city (JFK) and arrive home the same day. CONTACT: Connecticut School of Herbal Studies 900 (rT 175) Wells Road Wethersfield, CT 06109-2417 (860) 666-5064

CIHS is a nationally board certified school teachin primarily Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbology and Theory. The school also offers certificate programs in Aromatherapy and Bach Flower Essences as well. In addition to the teaching of Chinese Herbs, Laura Mignosa, Director since 1995, provides appointments for care, Chinese Herb Formulas for Pets and is a national lecturer.