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Medical Ethics and Critical Management Strategies to Improve Patient Care &
5th International Conference on Medical Ethics, Healthcare Systems & Global Business Issues at Sea

Call for papers: To submit papers, and for questions regarding the conference, please contact Conference Program Chair Professor Ashish Chandra ( Chandra@UHCL.edu)

7-Night Best of Japan Cruise
Round-trip Beijing (Tianjin), China
June 23 - 30, 2019

This conference has already sailed, but that doesn't mean you have to miss the boat! Click here to see our complete schedule of upcoming programs.

Royal Caribbean's <em>Quantum of the Seas</em>
Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ACPE Credits
14.0 Contact Hours
Also approved for Psychology and Dental CE Credits PLUS up to 8 hour "academic presentation conference"

COURSE FEES

ATTENDEES REGISTRATION FEE
(Cruise pricing additional & listed separately)
Physicians, Psychologists , Psychiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Medical Management Team, Faculty Professionals seeking 14 CE credits / CE contact hours $895.00
Faculty / Corporate Members (Non- CE earning) 
may also attend CE sessions, but will not receive credit.		 $295.00
Students (non-CE earning) $195.00
Call for papers To submit papers,please e-mail Ashish Chandra 

The conference will have Continuing Education sessions as well as Academic Paper Presentation sessions. Select papers from the conference presentations may be invited for review and considered in the journals that the conference has relationships with: Hospital topics (the oldest journal in Health Care Administration field ), Health Care Manager (HCM), International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing (IJPHM).

All conference attendees are encouraged to submit papers / abstracts for presentation in the "Academic Conference Presentation" part of the conference.

All conference registrants are invited to attend and participate in both the Academic and Continuing Education portions of the conference. 

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, American Psychological Association, Chiropractors, Medical Management Team, Hospital Administrators, Nursing Home Administrators, Faculty & Students from Healthcare and Business Fields

PROGRAM PURPOSE

Program Itinerary
Date Time Activity
June 1 - June 23, 2019 Pre-Conference Continuing Education Self-Study (6 Hours)
June 24, 2019 7:30 am - 9:30 am
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm		 Registration Desk Open
Academic Conference Paper Presentations
COCKTAIL RECEPTION - For registered delegates and guests
June 28, 2019 7:30 am - 9:30 am
8:00 am - 11:00 am
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm		 Registration Desk Open
CE Presentations (3 hours)
CE Presentations (5 hours)
NOTE: Select high quality conference papers may be invited for submission to journals affiliated with the conference: Hospital Topics, Health Care Manager, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing.

CE sessions - Friday, June 28, 2019 (8 hours-In-Class)

(An additional 6 hours of pre-CE lectures will be covered as a 'Flip-classroom' /correspondence course. Assignments given prior to face-to-face lectures will be discussed in class on June 28, 2019) .

"Applying Marketing Research Techniques to Improve Patient Care"

"Ethical Issues Pertaining to Patient Confidentiality & Consent; AND, Human Resources Management Issues that can Impact Patient Care"
  1. The "Value of Marketing Research Techniques in Improving Patient Care"
    (6 hours - Pre-class activity sent to delegates at least a 2-weeks prior to face-to-face session)
    1. The basics of a patient satisfaction survey
    2. The 5W&H of understanding the patient and associated environmental issues
    3. The role of patient (and caregiver) satisfaction surveys
    4. Situations requiring quick survey research-valuing internal versus external surveyors
    5. Survey research design, organizing, overseeing, reporting, and understanding
    6. Types of data collection techniques
    7. Inclusion and exclusion criteria
    8. Writing good survey questions-a critical look at a variety of different questions
    9. Understanding the report and determining strategies for patient care improvement
    10. Ethical issues pertaining to patient/caregiver satisfaction surveys
    1. Recap of the above topic and discussions of ASSIGNMENTS (1 hour)
    2. ETHICAL ISSUES - 1: Patient confidentiality and consent (2 hours)
      1. Potential compromising situations where patient confidentially can unintentionally be breached:
        1. In healthcare institutions/setting
        2. By health and non-health personnel
        3. In other social settings
      2. EXAMPLES and INTERACTIVE CASES
      3. Differentiation between types of consent AND assessing consent issues for and about different clients- minors, adults, and elderly
      4. CASE STUDIES and ROLE PLAYING exercise
    3. ETHICAL ISSUES - 2: Gatekeepers for ethical integrity (1 hour)
      1. Conflict of interest
      2. Whistle-blower
      3. Impaired healthcare provider
      4. Discrimination
        1. Workplace
        2. Patient
      5. CASE STUDY and DISCUSSION
    4. EMPLOYEE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT & ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PATIENT CARE (1 hour)
      1. Impact of inter-personnel conflict on patient care
      2. Correlation between conflict situations and organizational complexity
      3. Factors that trigger conflict
      4. Conflict between different types of personnel:
        1. Physician-physician
        2. Physician-nurse
        3. Nurse-nurse
        4. Department-department
      5. Professional disparagement and its impact on patients and care delivery
      6. CASE STUDY, ROLE PLAYING exercise, and DISCUSSION
    5. PROFESSIONAL/UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR - Expectation of Professionalism from: (1 hour)
      1. Healthcare personnel perspective
      2. Patient Perspective
      3. Family/Guardian/Caregiver Perspective
      4. CASE STUDY and DISCUSSION
    6. MANAGING COMMUNICATION
      1. Ethical dimensions of appropriate communication by medical office staff
      2. Value, Issues, and Challenges
      3. Types of communication
      4. Non-verbal communication
      5. Impact on patient/caregiver and their subsequent relationships with health professions
      6. Cautions & Precautions
      7. CASE STUDY, Role playing excursion, and DISCUSSION
    7. ETHICAL ISSUES - 3: MANAGING TECHNOLOGICAL IMPACT ON PATIENT CARE (1 hour)
      1. Ethical Challenges due to Increasing interference of technology in patient care and patient data maintenance
      2. Cell phones - unauthorized photography and texting
      3. Personal computers/tablet PCs - researching and postings
      4. CASE STUDY and DISCUSSION related to unethical behaviors pertaining to utilizing cell phones and computers by health professionals
      5. The 5-W&H of patient data access
      6. Situations of unauthorized patient data access
      7. CASE STUDY and DISCUSSION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Ashish Chandra, MBA, PhD

Ashish Chandra, MBA, PhD

Professor Ashish Chandra is a Professor of Healthcare Administration, College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), Houston, Texas, USA where he also served as the Department Chair for over four years at UHCL. All together Dr. Chandra has over 20 years of university level teaching experience in the U.S. He is a well-recognized healthcare administration academician internationally and serves on the academic advisory board of several educational institutions in Turkey and India. He has also provided over a dozen Management Development Program, Faculty Development Programs, and professional consulting services to several healthcare and business organizations in the United States, India, Turkey, and aboard cruise ships. He actively served on the board of directors of several professional and community organizations in the United States. Over the past four years he has served as the Course Director and Speaker of five Continuing Education Programs for health professionals.

Dr. Chandra is a prolific researcher and has 75 publications in refereed journals, two edited books, ten book chapters, and over 250 publications in conference proceedings. He is an Executive Editor of the journal Hospital Topics (the oldest journal in healthcare administration field - almost 95 years in existence). He has served as the President of FOUR major international academic organizations - the Business and Health Administration Association; the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators; the MBAA International; and the Federation of Business Disciplines. He has also served as the Program Chair of over a dozen major international conferences, held in U.S., India, Turkey, and U.K. as well as aboard cruise ships in the Caribbean, Alaska, Baltics, and Mediterranean.

Professor Chandra has received numerous awards and recognition related to teaching, research, and service throughout his career, including the 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award by the National Society for Leadership Success; 2015 Outstanding Professor Award given by the University of Houston - Clear Lake Alumni Association; 2012 American College of Healthcare Executives Service Award; 2011 Outstanding Educator Award from the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators; to name a few. He also has the distinct honor of being the Commencement Speaker at the December 2018 graduation ceremony of the University of Houston – Clear Lake.  The URL link to Dr. Chandra’s commencement speech is below. Please cue to minute 32 of the video link in case you just want to see Dr. Chandra’s speech.
URL to speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpwOooexSYA&t=2984s

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.

 

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 14 contact hours.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.

Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM as needed.  Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

 

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada:
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

College of Family Physicians of Canada

 

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit reporting agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Prescribed credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of certified credits, and Elective credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of non-certified credits.

Members of the CFPC may claim up to 50 credits per five-year cycle from Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credits. Any additional credits are eligible as non-certified credits.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 14 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

ITINERARY

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Sun Jun 23 Beijing (Tianjin), China
VISA REQUIRED* 		- 5:00 pm
Mon Jun 24 At Sea - Cruising - -
Tue Jun 25 Fukuoka, Japan 10:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed Jun 26 Sakaiminato, Japan 8:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu Jun 27 Kyoto (Osaka), Japan 7:00 am 7:00 pm
Fri Jun 28 At Sea - Cruising - -
Sat Jun 29 At Sea - Cruising - -
Sun Jun 30 Beijing (Tianjin), China 7:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.

PORTS OF CALL

Beijing (Tianjin), China - Tianjin's old city retains some of the architecture and flavors from its days as a foreign concession port. A gateway to Beijing, the fast-modernizing metropolis is also home to historic temples and forts and a famous antiques marke

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

Fukuoka, Japan - Fukuoka City is the main port of international access in Japan by sea and is regarded by many as the cultural hub of Japan. It's Japan's sixth most populous city, having passed Kyoto and Kobe in population within the past couple decades.

Sakaiminato, Japan - The center of Japan's fishing industry, Sakaiminato is renowned for excellent seafood and is the home of manga-comic artist Shigeru Mizuki. From here you can also visit the castle town of Matsue and the important shrine of Izumo Taisha.

Kyoto (Osaka), Japan - Japan's past and traditions are well preserved in the former imperial capital. Your cultural exploration can include temples and shrines, elegant and peaceful gardens, palaces and museum. Bring an appetite to enjoy the city's famous cuisine.

Explore Kyoto’s ancient architecture, including the stunning Golden Pavilion and the mystical red torii gates of the Fushimi Inari shrine. Savor the city’s culinary scene, from hole-in-the-wall ramen joints to Michelin-starred restaurants.

Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.

Register your interest and receive a full quote at 800-422-0711 (US/Can) or direct/int'l tel: +1-727-526-1571 or by registering online.
Prices are Per Person, based on double occupancy and include port charges, taxes , fees and gratuities. Prices are subject to change.
STATEROOM DETAILS
PRICING PER PERSON

Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment

Suite/Deluxe

Junior Suite with Balcony, J3 Junior Suite with Balcony (J3)
Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Full bathroom with tub. Sitting area with sofa that converts to double bed. Private balcony. Stateroom: 267 sq. ft. Balcony: 81 sq. ft. 
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Junior Suite with Balcony, J4 Suite/Deluxe Junior Suite with Balcony (J4)
Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Full bathroom with tub. Sitting area with sofa that converts to double bed. Private balcony. Stateroom: 267 sq. ft. Balcony: 81 sq. ft.
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Balcony

Oceanview with Balcony, 2D Oceanview with Balcony (2D)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony. Stateroom: 177 sq ft., Balcony: 55 sq. ft. 
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Oceanview with Balcony, 6D Oceanview with Balcony (6D)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony. Stateroom: 177 sq ft., Balcony: 55 sq. ft. 
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Oceanview with Balcony, 4D Balcony Oceanview with Balcony (4D)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony. Stateroom: 177 sq ft., Balcony: 55 sq. ft.
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Oceanview with Balcony, 5D Balcony Oceanview with Balcony (5D)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony. Stateroom: 177 sq ft., Balcony: 55 sq. ft.
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Oceanview with Balcony, 8D Balcony Oceanview with Balcony (8D)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony.

Stateroom: 177 sq ft., Balcony: 55 sq. ft.
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Outside

Oceanview Stateroom, 2N Oceanview Stateroom (2N)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, full bathroom and sitting area with sofa. Stateroom: 182 sq. ft. 
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Oceanview Stateroom, 1N Outside Oceanview Stateroom (1N)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, full bathroom and sitting area with sofa. Stateroom: 182 sq. ft.
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Inside

Interior Stateroom, 2U Interior Stateroom (2U)
High-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and destinations. Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom. Stateroom: 166 sq. ft. 
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Interior Stateroom, 4U Interior Stateroom (4U)
High-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and destinations. Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom. 
Stateroom: 166 sq. ft. 
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Interior Stateroom, 3U Inside Interior Stateroom (3U)
High-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and destinations. Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom. Stateroom: 166 sq. ft.
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Prices are Per Person, based on double occupancy and include port charges, taxes , fees and gratuities. Prices are subject to change.
Deposit $250 Plus conference/course registration fee (per person).

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols within the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions . All information is subject to change.
Cancellation Policies vary by cruise line, destination and sailing date.
Please check with one of our cruise consultant for policies applicable to this cruise.

3rd/4th in Stateroom - Please call to secure the best possible pricing

Cruise pricing is presented per person, based double occupancy of the stateroom, following industry practice. Pricing presented above is listed accordingly to allow easy comparison for the stateroom categories displayed. Our agents always provide 'total cost' pricing disclosing all particulars before you make any commitment.

PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Because this sailing is departing soon, no fares are displayed above; Call us to request a quote of current, market rate fares. Those fares, the same as offered directly by the cruise line, are subject to change at any time until held with a deposit or full payment of the fare. Market rates are capacity and revenue controlled, do fluctuate, and can be withdrawn without notice.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: We recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment from unexpected, late cancellations.
Cruise Cancellation Policy:Late Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please congirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.

Chubb Travel Protection Overview

Please note, this insurance protection is available to the residents of the United States only,
 that coverage limits are per person and that limits can vary by State.

Standard Plan Benefits Travel Basics Travel Essentials Travel Choice
Trip Cancellation 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)		 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)		 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)		 150% of Trip Costs
($150,000 maximum)		 150% of Trip Costs
($150,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption - Return Air Only $500 $750 $1,000
Trip Delay $500 ($100 per day) $750 ($150 per day) $1,000 ($200 per day)
Missed Connection NA $250 $500
Baggage & Personal Effects $750 ($50 deductible) $1,000 $2,500
Baggage Delay $200 $300 $500
Accident & Sickness Medical Expense* $15,000 ($50 deductible) $25,000 $50,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains $150,000 $500,000 $1,000,000
Accidental Death & Dismemberment NA $10,000 $50,000
Assistance Services Included Included Included
Additional Benefits (if purchased within 15 days of Initial Trip Payment; Day 1 is the date the Intial Trip Payment is made)
Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver Included Included Included
Trip Cancellation/ Interruption due to Financial Default Included Included Included
Accident Sickness Medical Expense Excess Coverage Primary Coverage Primary Coverage
Baggage & Personal Effects Excess Coverage Excess Coverage Primary Coverage
Flight Accident $25,000 $50,000 NA
Missed Connection NA Additional $250 Included in base plan
Optional Benefits (if selected byt the Applicant and required premium is paid)
Medical Coverage Upgrade Included in base plan Included in base plan Additional $50,000
including Emergency Evacuation* Additional $150,000 Additional $500,000 Included in base plan
Car Rental Collision Coverage $35,000 ($250 Deductible) $35,000 ($250 Deductible) $35,000 ($250 Deductible)
Flight Accident Amount selected up to $500,000 Amount selected up to $500,000 NA
*Coverage, pricing and availability may vary by state
*Additional Benefits change not available for CA, CO, KS, MN, MO, MT, NH, NY, PA, TX or WA residents at this time.

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Before and After your cruise

Bath and Stonehenge

Tours
From day tours to extended touring of the UK

Bath and Stonehenge One of the most successful day trips - from ancient monuments to the best preserved 18th century city in Europe.

Enjoy a private guided tour of the mysterious site of Stonehenge. This ancient temple was built around 5,000 years ago, making it older than the pyramids of Egypt.

Tour the ancient baths. Built over 2,000 years ago, the Romans harnessed the hot local springs and were able to engineer a magnificent complex of plunge pools, steam rooms and saunas. End your visit to Bath with a visit to the impressive abbey.

To learn more about extending your vacation with this package, ask your CEI agent for details and availability.


Beijing Capital Hotel
2 or 3 Night Pre-cruise Hotel Package

2 Nights Capital Hotel

# Nights Double Occupancy Single Supplement Triple Sharing
2 Nights $879.00 per person $239.00 No Deduction
3 Nights $1,145.00 per person $350.00 No Deduction
Prices are based on a minimum of 6-9 passengers

2 Day Pre Cruise Beijing Tour
June 21 - 23, 2019


June 21 - Day 1: Arrive Beijing
  • Upon arrival meet local representative who will transfer your group to the HOTEL: Beijing Capital Hotel
June 22 - Day 2: Beijing (B, L, D) Great Wall
  • Today, experience a highlight of your trip, as you visit the renowned Great Wall. On the way, if traffic allows, stop to photograph the iconic "Bird's Nest" - the Beijing National Stadium-host too many spectacular events of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Then, arrive at the amazing Great Wall and walk along its ramparts as emperors once did. This evening, sample one of the famous dishes of the imperial family-the Beijing Duck at a local restaurant .
June 23 - Day 3: Beijing-Pier (B)
  • Today your group will transfer from your hotel to the pier to board your cruise ship

3 Day Pre Cruise Beijing Tour
June 20 - 23, 2019


June 20 - Day 1: Arrive Beijing
  • Upon arrival meet local representative who will transfer your group to the HOTEL: Beijing Capital Hotel l
June 21 - Day 2: Beijing (B) Forbidden City & Summer Palace
  • Today's full day tour visits, the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City featuring the living quarters, museum and the jewelry sections. The entire complex covers 74 hectares (183 acres) and consists of over 8,000 rooms. The exhibition halls and vaults hold some one million treasures at one of the most important museums in all of China. Following group will the exquisite Summer Palace declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 .
June 22 - Day 3: 3 Beijing (B, L, D) Great Wall
  • Today, experience a highlight of your trip, as you visit the renowned Great Wall. On the way, if traffic allows, stop to photograph the iconic "Bird's Nest" - the Beijing National Stadium-host too many spectacular events of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Then, arrive at the amazing Great Wall and walk along its ramparts as emperors once did. This evening, sample one of the famous dishes of the imperial family-the Beijing Duck at a local restaurant.
June 23 - Day 4: Beijing-Pier (B)
  • Today your group will transfer from your hotel to the pier to board your cruise ship .

  1. Not Included in the land cost:
    • China Individual Visa fee - $240.00 per person, subject to change without notice. Non-refundable once Visa is issued. (Visa processing fee may increase)
    • The Chinese Consulate now require the China application form to be type written instead of handwritten. For updated China Visa Application form - please visit www.pacificdelighttours.com/visa.pdf
    • Please note that our pricing for the initial arrival and final departure transfers are based on one way cost (one time), one bus and guide to & from airport-hotel-airport transfers. We can arrange for private transfer with guide each way at additional cost if you are arriving or departing with the group.
  2. Tours:
    • Due to occasional flight delays, weather conditions or other unforeseen situations, it may not be possible to include some sightseeing tours as scheduled. Cultural and acrobatic shows and other performance may not be available during holidays and seasonal recess in China.
    • Tips to National Guide, local guides, drivers, ground and hotel porters are not included. This is on passenger's own expenses.

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