Great Ball in China Tour

27th August - 14th September 2012

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One of our most popular tour destinations, China offers a premium selection of golf, shopping and cultural experiences that will delight golfers and non-golfing partners alike. New for 2012! Golf at Mission Hills sister property, Mission Hills Hainan. Like the parent property, you can expect state of the art facilities, immaculately prepared greens and fairways in a more resort like feel not far from the warm waters of the China Sea. In addition to rounds at Mission Hills, the tour boasts a round at Meishi International May Flower and Moon Bay Golf Course both of exceptional standard and will provide a fresh new approach to golf.

We have a wonderful sightseeing and cultural experience starting with a 4 night Yangtze river cruise, Xian, Beijing and Shanghai to give you a taste of the orient. From the Terra Cotta Warriors, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Splendid China, silk and pearl markets; this tour has it all and will give you an appreciation for a country that has seen it all and tells its story with unmatched charm and vigour.

For those who can’t get enough of the masterful layouts at Shenzhen Mission Hills, a 4 night/ 3 round extension will satiate your golf craving!

INCLUSIONS:

Fully escorted by Go Golfing tour leaders & experienced local tour guides
18 nights in 4-5 star deluxe accommodation, daily breakfasts
Welcome and farewell dinners plus another 10 dinners including feature meals and shows
5 rounds at Mission Hills, Hainan including carts and caddies
Daily golf prizes plus novel teams event
Attractions: Silk Market and Splendid China plus a visit to Shenzhen’s largest shopping markets
All transfers in luxury air-conditioned coaches
Fully narrated tours and entrance fees: Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Terra Cotta Warriors, Walled City and other sights
Internal flights and group transfers
4 day/ 3 night Yangtze river cruise, including all meals

FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:

Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd is a licensed travel agent. Travel associated with Go Golfing tours can be booked at preferential rates, directly with Go Golfing Travel Licence Number 2TA5414. Please contact travel@gogolfing.net.au or phone 07 5562 5307 for more information.

DAY 1: 31 AUGUST

Arrive Hong Kong and transfer to our central city hotel, The Empire Hotel Tsim Tsa Tsui. Ask Go Golfing Travel for an obligation free airfare quote.

DAY 2: 1 SEPTEMBER

Following our official tour welcome at breakfast we transfer to the airport for our short flight to Haikou, Hainan and check in to the Mission Hills Resort. Facilities include a mineral spa with over 220 hot & cold springs, Lava lagoon the resort’s own aquatic theme park, Lazy river, not to mention an excellent array of dining and pampering options.

DAY 3: 2 SEPTEMBER

Breakfast at Magma Café before we transfer to the nearby Meishi International Golf Club. Located along the beautiful shoreline of Holiday Beach, possessing enviable views of the South China Sea and Haikou and designed by golfing great Colin Montgomerie the layout makes full use of the natural landscape, original topography, vegetation, bunkers and water obstacles. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 4 : 3 SEPTEMBER

This morning our play returns to Mission Hills and tackle the impressive layout of The Vintage. An awe inspiring 175 bunkers are positioned around the course and this test of golf will draw on all of your abilities to navigate your way safely around. The course is representative of turn of the century American golf, signature holes include the all-carry 17th and heavily undulated par four 5th. A creative and interesting design built as a tribute to the Seth Raynor/ Macdonald era right down to the Merion – style wicker basket flags.

DAY 5: 4 SEPTEMBER

A full day at leisure and much to explore on Hainan Island. A fascinating mix of the historic, the traditional and the ultra-modern makes sight-seeing a unique experience. Highlights include Remotest Corner of the Earth Resort, Yazhou Ancient City, Shishan Volcanic Craters, Sanya Sea Zoo to name a few.

DAY 6: 5 SEPTEMBER

Breakfast before we head to Moon Bay Golf Club in the Yingin holiday resort district. Golfers enjoy a course where each hole differs from the last but all fit together to create a challenging but coherent layout. Tropical trees line the fairways and waterways traverse freely while constant sea breeze caress the ever-willowing palm leaves. Evening at leisure.

DAY 7: 6 SEPTEMBER

Following breakfast, we play the dramatic Stone Quarry course, twisted through volcanic quarries and steep rock walls. We’ll play amongst remnants of abandoned mines with coal cars and railroad tracks dotting the course of abrupt mounds, long bunkers and complex greens. Evening at leisure.

DAY 8: 7 SEPTEMBER

Breakfast before we play the famed Blackstone Course, home of the 2011 Omega World Cup. The Blackstone Course is of genuine pedigree, providing an exciting challenge for all golfers - noted for its jagged bunker shapes, exposed areas of volcanic rock, dramatic elevation changes, natural depressions and valleys. Across Blackstone the use of lava forests and the contrast between the black rock, vibrant green fairways and pristine bunkers is seriously striking. A worthy course to host the worlds’ great and now it’s your turn. We transfer this afternoon to the airport for our flight to Beijing and afternoon check in to the Novotel Xinqiao Hotel. Dinner in a local restaurant.

DAY 9: 8 SEPTEMBER

Following breakfast we visit the historic Tiananmen Square, adjacent Forbidden City situated not just within the centre of the city but between the temples of heaven and earth. Our visit to the Temple of Heaven is sure to impress. This evening we’ll be treated to dinner at the acclaimed Quanjude Peking Duck Restaurant.

DAY 10: 9 SEPTEMBER

Bring your cameras and prepare to be overwhelmed. Today we visit the mighty Great Wall of China (Juyongguan section), situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, the pass has long been a military stronghold dating back to 770BC. Shopping is available at a traditional Cloisonne shop before we return to Beijing and a tour through the stunning Summer Palace.

DAY 11: 10 SEPTEMBER

Easy morning. Transfer to the airport and take the flight to Xian. Lunch onboard. Our tour guide will meet the group at the airport and transfer to the city, visit the Ancient City Wall. This evening we enjoy the famed Chinese dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty show. Grand Noble Hotel. (B/L/D)

DAY 12: 11 SEPTEMBER

Following breakfast we transfer to the Terra Cotta Warriors and discover the many treasures of China’s first Emperor. The army of lifesize warriors were found by a local farmer in 1974. This afternoon we transfer to the airport for our flight to Chongqing where we will be transferred to dinner before we board the Anna Victoria Cruise ship for our 3 night Yangtze Cruise.

DAY 13: 12 SEPTEMBER

The mighty Yangtze, largest river in China, is said to be the cradle of Chinese civilization. The ‘Ten Thousand Li River’ flows 6,300 kilometres from the snowy heights of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the East China Sea, just north of Shanghai. Today we enjoy a shore excursion to Fengdu, or Shibaozhai or Wanzhou. (B/L/D)

DAY 14: 13 SEPTEMBER

Our cruise today sails through Qutang Gorge/Wu Gorge followed by an excursion to Daning River Small Gorges or Shennong Stream. An interesting optional shore excursion is available to the White Emperor City. This afternoon we sail through the awe inspiring Three Gorges dam shiplocks.

DAY 15: 14 SEPTEMBER

This morning we visit the incredible Three Gorges Dam site and for an insight behind the scenes of this engineering masterpiece. The project is the largest hydropower project and most notorious dam. Disembark the ship and prepare for our flight to Shanghai. On arrival check in to the centrally located Salvo Hotel. Relax and enjoy traditional cuisine in a local restaurant.

DAY 16: 15 SEPTEMBER

Following breakfast, we enjoy a half day tour of The Yu Yuan Garden located in the Old City and dates back to 1559. Features include the Grand Rockery, Inner Garden, Jade Hall and Lotus Pool later we take a change of pace to the new part of the city and the stratospheric Pearl TV Tower with it’s unique architectural design. This afternoon there will be time for retail therapy at a local silk factory.

DAY 17: 16 SEPTEMBER

A highlight of our sightseeing will be our visit to the ancient Zhujiajiao Water County, more that 60,000 people live in the town located on the outskirts of Shanghai. A maze of stone bridges and thousands of ancient buildings line the riverbanks. Some archaeological findings date back over 5000 years. An afternoon at leisure before our gala presentation dinner to celebrate our victors and recant our wonderful experiences.

DAY 18: 17 SEPTEMBER

An early transfer for our flight to Shenzhen to pick up our golf clubs and continue to the airport. 4 night / 3 rounds extension package to Mission Hills Shenzhen from $1950pp.

BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS: The person effecting a booking shall be deemed to have accepted the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons named on the booking form. The contract will be governed by the booking conditions. Any variation to your booking requirements must be made in writing. All monies received by us will be deposited in a trust account. Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd retains the right to disburse monies paid by you to operators and service providers as required.

CHANGES IN PRICES OR ITINERARY: Prices are based on tariffs current as at 9 Dec, 2011. If we are forced to change your booking or any part of it for reasons beyond our control, we will give you notice thereof, including any change in price. In the event that any change to your itinerary demonstrates that your tour has become materially different from the original, you have the right to ask for a rearrangement or withdraw from the tour. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel your booking because of events outside our control we will, if able, offer alternative arrangements. If you do not accept the alternative, we will refund any monies still held by us.

AIRFARES: Travel associated with Go Golfing tours can be made by clients, at preferential rates, directly with Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd. Licence number 2TA5414. Contact info@gogolfing.net.au or phone 07 5562 5307. Flights booked with Go Golfing Travel require full payment at time of booking and are subject to the terms and conditions of the corresponding airline.

TOUR COSTS: The tour costing is per person based on sharing twin/double room. The tour cost is in Australian dollars and could fluctuate if unforeseen exchange rates occur.

DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENTS: A non refundable deposit of $1000 per person must accompany this booking application. A second deposit of $3,000 per person is due and payable before 31 April 2012. The balance of monies owing (inc. any optional extras) is due and payable before 30 June 2012. Failure to adhere to this payment schedule may jeopardise your further inclusion on the tour.

$100 discount for Go Golfing Members: This $100 discount will be deducted from the final balance on receipt of your deposit.

PAYMENT TYPES: Cheque payments should be made payable to Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd. We accept Mastercard and Visa Card payments. Note: payment by these credit cards will attract a credit card surcharge equal to 1.5% of the payment amount.

CANCELLATION: Should you cancel your booking the following cancellation charges will apply:- More than 70 days prior to departure - Loss of deposit. Inside 70 days - Up to 100%* *Refunds will be determined on the basis of the amount we are able to recover from suppliers paid on your behalf. No refund is available for cancellations on or after the date of departure or in respect of any accommodation, meals or any other services not utilised. Some local operators apply individual cancellation charges that will affect the total amount of cancellation fees charged.

RESPONSIBILITY: Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any act or omission whatsoever, whether negligent or otherwise, of those Airlines, Hotels, Operators or Persons providing services in connection with this tour. We do not accept responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, delay, change of schedule or any other events which are beyond our control. Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd has made every endeavour to ensure that all details are correct at time of printing but cannot accept responsibility for subsequent change or withdrawal of prices, details or services shown.

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