Trip To China Planned By Greater Bethesda Chamber Of Commerce

BETHESDA, MD — Each year, The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce plans a trip for residents to explore exotic places. This year's trip is to China, and The Chamber will hold an informational session next week for interested residents.

The Chamber is offering an eight day trip to China from Oct. 19-27, 2018 for $2,299. The trip kicks off in Beijing and includes trips to Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. Highlights include visiting the Great Wall of China, the centuries-old Lingyin Temple, a boat cruise on West Lake and a visit to Yu Garden.

The cost includes roundtrip international airfare, four- and five-star hotel accommodations, three meals daily, deluxe bus tours, fluent English-speaking tour guides and entrance fees for attractions.

An orientation meeting will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Greater Bethesda Chamber at 7910 Woodmont Ave.

The Chamber has gone on two trips to China — in 2010 and 2012. Other trips include Tuscany, Italy in October 2016, Costa Rica in January 2014 and the French Riviera in September 2013.

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