Have you ever dreamt of going on an adventure to one of those destinations on your Bucket List but never find a moment to do so either because it's too far away or you can't really find an excuse to go? #BucketListChina is exactly that! We found an excuse for 5 writers that shared a random trait, and we decided to take them on an adventure they will never forget.

1. STAY IMMERSE INDULGE SAVOR
20-28 april 2015
Of
epic
propor*ons
and
with
a
tumultuous
but
fascina*ng
history,
China
is
an
unfathomable
land
of
contrast
and
diversity.
Now
once
again
a
major
player
on
the
global
stage
and
increasingly
accessible
to
outside
visitors,
China
invites
you
to
explore
its
cultural
wealth
and
marvel
at
its
natural
abundance.
Travel
now
to
a
magical
and
blossoming
land.
China | FAMILIARIZATION TOUR

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3. 23/03/15
Mandarin
Journeys
Asia
3
Arrival in Shanghai and picked up by local guide. Transfer to the hotel. Relax and recover tonight
Activities and sights for the next few days include;
• Vintage sidecar motorcycle tour around Shanghai (safe and fun!)
• Viewing platform at the SWFC
• Local food tour
• Home styled cooking class
• Shanghai Acrobats
• Yu Gardens
• Tai Chi or Kung Fu in a park
• Jade Buddha Temple
Shanghai | April 2015
Check-in 20-Apr-2015
Check-out 23-Apr-2015
Arrive and transfer to the hotel
HYATT SHANGHAI
Complimentary Rooms
The Meal Plan for Today
ü Breakfast at the hotel

4. 23/03/15
Mandarin
Journeys
Asia
4
We will drive you out toward Lake Taihu, a place of serenity and incredible scenic beauty as only
China can offer. It is also an exclusive sneak preview at the site of Mandarin Journeys Summer
Academy
• Traditional Cultural Immersion
• Introductory Mandarin Class
• Workshop to learn Chinese pottery making
• Explore the magical scenery
• Amazing food and cooking lessons
• Tea appreciation, ceremony and workshop
• and much more!
Tai Hu | April 2015
Check-in 23-Apr-2015
Check-out 25-Apr-2015
Transfer to the Taihu Home
TAIHU HOME
http://taihu-home.com in Artistic Villa
The Meal Plan for Today
ü Breakfast at the hotel

5. 23/03/15
Mandarin
Journeys
Asia
5
Drive out towards the stunning bamboo forests of Moganshan, a former summer retreat located
in verdant hills near Shanghai and Hangzhou.
• Fantastic hiking, cycling or walking
• Bamboo rafting
• Wholesome living and organic food
• Photography
Moganshan | April 2015
Check-in 25-Apr-2015
Check-out 26-Apr-2015
Transfer to Moganshan bamboo forest
REGALIA HOTEL
http://www.andamanvacations.com/en-us/about_hotel.html
The Meal Plan for Today
ü Breakfast at the hotel

6. 23/03/15
Mandarin
Journeys
Asia
6
We will drive you to Hangzhou, often named China’s most beautiful city and your final stop.
• See the spectacular ‘Impressions Hangzhou’ show
• Visit the renowned Lingyin Temple
• Boat trip on West Lake
• Cycling around West Lake
• Fly kites on Wushan Square
Departure for the airport in Shanghai is early today, set out at 6.30am
Hangzhou | April 2015
Check-in 26-Apr-2015
Check-out 28-Apr-2015
Transfer to Hangzhou
HYATT HOTEL HANGZHOU
Complimentary Rooms
The Meal Plan for Today
ü Breakfast at the hotel

7. STAY IMMERSE INDULGE SAVOR
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make sure we are the right agency for you before
committing to a holiday. That will involve speaking to us
of course, but also checking our references carefully.
Reviews | What clients say
MJ
planned
an
excellent
leisure
trip
for
me
to
Japan
and
China
in
July-­‐August
2014.
The
trip
was
2
weeks
and
included
all
hotels,
both
long
haul
and
short
hall
flights,
trains,
local
transporta*on,
dinner
reserva*ons
each
night,
and
full
day
guides
in
each
city.
Ci*es
visited
included
Tokyo,
Kyoto,
Beijing,
Shanghai
and
Hong
Kong.
The
trip
was
planned
and
executed
flawlessly.
There
was
not
one
detail,
reserva*on,
travel
arrangement
that
was
miscommunicated
or
out
of
order.
For
this
to
occur
on
a
two
week,
complex,
interna*onal
i*nerary
speaks
volumes
to
the
quality,
reliability,
and
thoroughness
of
Marc
and
Mandarin
Journeys.
The
guides
in
each
city
superb
and
highly
knowledgeable
re.
the
local
sights,
culture,
languages,
and
transporta*on.
Stayed
in
a
older
courtyard
house/hotel
in
Beijing
(Hans
Royal
Garden)
and
300
year
old
Ryokan
in
Kyoto.
The
trip
was
thoroughly
enjoyed.
MJ
even
arranged
vintage
motorcycles
with
side
cars
as
the
transporta*on
from
central
Beijing
to
a
non
touristy,
less
travelled
part
of
the
Great
Wall.
I
highly
recommend
Mandarin
Journeys
for
anyone
that
wants
a
non
touristy,
comprehensive
trip
to
the
Far
East
Mr
Steve
Randich
–
CIO
Finra,
former
CIO
Ci*group
Our
family
recently
used
Mandarin
Journeys
for
a
3-­‐week/5
des*na*ons
trip
to
China
and
Thailand,
and
we
highly
recommend
them.
They
were
aen*ve
and
responsive
during
the
planning
process,
which
for
us
involved
mul*ple
changes
along
the
way,
and
they
helped
us
manage
everything
seamlessly.
They
designed
a
premium,
customized
program
with
ac*vi*es
suited
to
us
and
expert
guides
who
completely
enhanced
the
experience.
And
they
were
in
touch
throughout
to
ensure
things
went
according
to
plan.
They
took
the
*me
to
understand
what
we
were
looking
for
and
delivered
beyond
our
expecta*ons.
I'm
sure
we
will
be
"repeat"
customers.
Mrs
Mary
Gerzema
&
John
Gerzema
–
VP
Global
Media
at
The
Estee
Lauder
Companies
&
NYT
Bestselling
Author
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