Transportation

Air China

Most tour particpants will enjoy the comfort of Air China's fl eet of modern, wide-body Boeing 747-400 aircraft during their non-stop fl ight to Beijing. Air China's crew and operations department has provided excellent service since 1955, earning them an honorary medal of recognition award from the International Civil Aviation Organization. Air China is also the recipient of the prestigious International Five Star Diamond Award presented by the American Academy of Restaurant and Hospitality Science for its achievements in flight safety, customer service and quality of operations

In alliance with United Airlines, Air China provides same day connections from most American cities and allows travelers to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles on both airlines.

China Southern

Participants traveling on our Shangrila Discovery Tour enjoy traveling with China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in The People's Republic of China. The airline continues to rank first among all Chinese airlines in terms of volume of passenger traffic, number of scheduled flights per week, hours flown, routes and size of aircraft fleet.

Cathay Pacific

All tours returning from Hong Kong enjoy flying on Cathay Pacific airlines. As one of Asia's premier airlines, Cathay Pacific is recognized for its superior service, reliability and quality year after year.

Tours depart from Los Angeles - arrangements can be made for departures from San Fransisco, New York and Vancouver. Call for Details.

Land Transportation

All land transport is conducted in private, air-conditioned touring coaches. Your tour guide will accompany you during all of your travels between hotels, restaurants, attractions and events.