[Description]
Long Valley Castle Village is a little village converted from a 16th century Great Wall castle. Locals traditions have been kept unchanged over centuries and the lifestyle there still remains a sense of ancientness The approximation of the highest Great Wall beacon tower in Beijing adds more glamour to it. The unique round beacon tower also can be seen here. The fascinating view on the way there makes a visit to the village even more worthwhile …
[Schedule]
Jan. 10th
A: 9:00 Meeting at gate of Starbucks at the B exit of Yong'anli subway station, Line 1
B: 11:00 Arrive at the castle, lunch at a local farmer’s house, a relaxed walk around the village after the meal.
C: 13:00 Begin to hike from the castle village to the Great wall beacon tower on the mountain summit. Stop by a reservoir and try ice skating if possible. It is going to be fun.
D: 17:30 -Back to farmer’s house.

On January 11, 2009, Saint Paul American School will organize an excursion to Sun Village Orphanage. Sun Village Orphanage is a nongovernmental charity locating in Shun Yi. It has accepted over 1000 children, whose parents are in prison for some reasons. But for this ophanage, these children may roam the streets. Although their parents are guilty, they are innocent. During this excursion, we will bring these children our love. Our students will perform a drama,sing some songs and play with them. Anyone interested in this event, please contact me.
Email: spas.admission@gmail.com, Phone:86-10-80703429,15810855695.

SinoScuba Chinese New Year Dive Trip

SinoScuba is pleased to announce its Chinese New Year 2009 trip, January 24-February 1! We’re off to Puerto Galera in the Philippines to enjoy sun, sand and most importantly, scuba!

One of Southeast Asia’s most popular dive destinations, Puerto Galera, Philippines, offers an incredible amount of variety for divers of all levels, with numerous dives sites only 10 minutes from the beach!

We will be hosted by Asia Divers, one of the region’s top dive operators, which has operated in Puerto Galera for over 20 years. Accommodation is at the El Galleon Dive Resort. The Resort features its own pool, restaurant, wireless Internet, and non-diving activities including kayaking, beach hopping, and visits to nearby Tamaraw Falls.

Our package includes: 8 nights’ accommodation at El Galleon Dive Resort with breakfast (double occupancy); 7 days of diving with unlimited diving; and roundtrip transfer from Manila. Not included: roundtrip airfare to Manila; non-breakfast meals and drinks; non-diving activities; gratuities for local divemasters.

For those couples who want to make a weekend of it, Hotel G Beijing will be offering a special overnight Valentine’s Day package, limited to just 20 couples, at a promotional rate of RMB1,888* for the Great room of the night on February 14th.

The package includes the 5-course dinner and dancing at 25 Degrees, along with a romantically decorated room complete with candles, flower petals and a box of Fauchon chocolates – with buffet breakfast for two the following morning.

*All room rates are subject to 15% service charge

For more information or reservations, please contact +86 10 6552 3600 ext. 3009.

We will discover the old Royal City under the impact of modernization. We will also visit a NGO center for the mentally disabled located in the old royal city. Travelers are encouraged to make some donations.

Meet at Exit A of Subway line 5 of Dongsi Station (junction of Dongsi Street and Chaoyangmen Nei Street) . 1:30 pm.
Cost: RMB 90 each (promotion price)
Reservation: Hong 13693382141. info@90percenttravel.com
What is unique about this tour:
1.Discovering the current status and feel the atmosphere of this area and visiting some old mansions.
2. Climbing up the JingShan Hill to take a panoramic view of the city, especially the royal city area.
5.Stop at a NGO center for the mentally disabled.