SHANGHAI MARATHON NOV. 18, 2018

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1 SHANGHAI MARATHON NOV. 18, 2018

2 !2 CONTENT SHANGHAI FACTS - 2 SHANGHAI MARATHON PROGRAM BENEFITS SHANGHAI PACKAGES BEIJING EXTENSION - 9 CHINESE VISA INFO

3 SHANGHAI FACTS 1840s: a port forced open to foreign trade following the British victory over China in the 1st Opium War 1850s: The verb "to Shanghai" was born and exists even till today, which means to kidnap unwilling men and forcibly place them on ships where they would be forced into service. 1930s: the primary financial hub of the Asia-Pacific region 1930s and 1940s: as embassies were closing their doors and countries were closing their borders, Shanghai had free entry and took in 20,000+ Jewish people. 1990s: the economic reforms resulted in an intense re-development of the city. Current population: 24 million (35 million Metropolitan Area). Density: 3,800/ sq km (9,900/sq mi) A global financial center and transport hub with the world's busiest container port. Shanghai Metro system is the world's largest by route length 588 km (365 mi). 10 million people use the system on an average workday. Maglev runs at 431 km (268 miles) per hour - the world s fastest commercial train. PUDONG, SHANGHAI, 1987 TO 2013, REUTERS/STRINGER, CARLOS BARRIA 2

4 SHANGHAI MARATHON DUE TO EXTREME POPULARITY OF SHANGHAI MARATHON, ENTRIES ARE DRAWING-BASED. HOWEVER, WE OFFER OVERSEAS PROGRAM WITH GUARANTEED ENTRIES. Official Name: Shanghai International Marathon Certificates: IAAF Gold Label, AIMS, CAA Gold Distances: Marathon (28,000 runners), 10K (5,000) Official website: Founded: 1996 Next race: Nov. 18, 2018 Cut-off time: 6 hrs 15 mins for marathon, 1 hrs 45 mins for 10K Age limit: 20+ for Marathon, 16+ for 10km * The first marathon in China that used AED. * The first marathon in China that sings the National Anthem before the race starts. * 26 medical stations, plus over 100 mobile medical staff. * Plenty supply of water, electrolyte, gel, power bars, fruits, snacks and so on. * 300 masseurs at the finish area. * Official photos for runners to download free of charge. * A flat course that goes through must-see places of Shanghai. * Good number of warmly cheering audience. 3

5 PROGRAM BENEFITS Guaranteed entries for overseas runners. Race packets delivered to the hotel. Race day assistance to runners and non-runners as well. Runners race photos provided free of charge. Airport pickup and drop-off service included. City tours of Shanghai with complimentary lunches and dinners. 24/7 English-speaking assistance for emergent matters. 4 and 5-star hotels to match any budget. 4

6 SHANGHAI PACKAGES 5-DAY PACKAGE (NOV. 15 ~ 19) Nov. 15 Thursday - Arrival Arrive at Shanghai. Airport-hotel transportation with luggage assistance. Check in the hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the day. Meals: / Nov. 16 Friday - Water-town Tour Visit the ancient water-town a loverly water town established 1,700 years ago, with 36 stone bridges and numerous rivers and many ancient buildings. Meals: B, L Nov. 17 Saturday - City Tour Visit Shanghai Museum, the Bund (where marathon starts), Yu Garden and old town bazaar. Briefing and prerace dinner with runners from all over the world. Meals: B, L, D Nov. 18 Sunday - Race Day Race starts at 7am! You will be assisted for hotel to start and finish line back to hotel. Enjoy a relaxing Huangpu River Cruise in the evening. Meals: B, D Nov. 19 Monday - Departure Transfer to airport or train station for your next stop. Meals: B 35

7 4-DAY PACKAGE (NOV. 16 ~ 19) Nov. 16 Friday - Arrival Arrive at Shanghai. Airport-hotel transportation with luggage assistance. Check in the hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the day. Meals: B, L Nov. 17 Saturday - City Tour Visit Shanghai Museum, the Bund (where marathon starts), Yu Garden and old town bazaar. Briefing and prerace dinner with runners from all over the world. Meals: B, L, D Nov. 18 Sunday - Race Day Race starts at 7am! You will be assisted for hotel to start and finish line back to hotel. Enjoy a relaxing Huangpu River Cruise in the evening. Meals: B, D Nov. 19 Monday - Departure Transfer to airport or train station for your next stop. Meals: B 6

8 PRICES In USD Shanghai Packages Hotel option Runner Non-runner Single room Surcharge 4-Night Package (Nov.15 to 19) 5- star star Night Package (Nov.16 to 19) 5- star star Including: Guaranteed entry for runners (Marathon or 10K); Airport pick-up service on Nov. 115h & 16th; Airport drop-offer service on Nov. 19th; Transportation, meals as per the itinerary; English-speaking representatives; other languages available upon request; Hotel rooms with tax and daily buffet breakfast, double occupancy. Not including: Insurance. We recommend Insurance for medical and trip cancellation coverage. Personal expenses. 7

9 HOTELS INFO 5-star: Huating Hotel and Towers Hua Ting Hotel and Towers is 260 meters (285 yards) from the marathon finish area. The hotel has a fitness center, indoor pool, Spa, restaurant and Lounge bar. The spacious room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and modern facilities. 4-star: Greenland Jiulong Hotel: Located in the Hongkou neighborhood in Shanghai, 1.1 miles from Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Greenland Jiulong Hotel features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Distance to Marathon Start is 1 mile. 8

10 BEIJING EXTENSION 3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS Nov. 19 Monday - Shanghai-Beijing High-speed Train Meals: Buffet breakfast in hotel; Lunch and Dinner on your own Transfer from Hotel to Hongqiao Station. Our guide will assist you to board the train. High-speed Train to Beijing in 5 hours (1318KM or 823 miles). Arrive Beijing in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel. Free time for the rest of the day. Nov. 20 Tuesday - Beijing Meals: Buffet breakfast in hotel, lunch in local restaurant, dinner in your own Sightseeing: Tiananmen Square: The largest city-center square in the world. Forbidden City: Also known as Imperial Palace, it was the ritual center of two dynasties, the Ming ( ) and the Qing ( ). Twenty-four emperors lived and ruled from this palace for more than 500 year. 9

11 Summer Palace: The construction of the Summer Palace first started in the Qing Dynasty during the Emperor Qianlong. With supreme power and large sums of money, skillful and ingenious artisans from all over the country to carry out this construction work in honor of his mother s birthday. After 15 years and one seventh of the nation s annual revenue spent, it was completed and named by the emperor as the Garden of Clear Ripples. It served as a testimony to China s scientific and technological achievements. Nov. 21 Wednesday - Beijing Meals: Buffet breakfast in hotel; Lunch; Peking Roasted Duck dinner Sightseeing: Temple of Heaven: The Temple of Heaven was the place where the Emperors of the Ming ( ) and Qing ( ) would worship God of Heaven and pray for prosperity for the whole nation. Now it is Temple of Heaven Park, a nice public park for both travelers and local people. 10

12 Great Wall: In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, the first Chinese emperor ever, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defense system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty ( ), when the Great Wall became the world s largest military structure. The great Wall is the world s longest manmade structure approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles) long. After Great Wall, enjoy Peking Duck Dinner. Nov. 22 Thursday - Beijing departure After breakfast, transfer from Hotel to Airport. PRICES Beijing Extension Hotel option Price Single room Surcharge 3-Night Package (Nov. 19 to 22) 5- star star Including: High-speed train ticket Shanghai to Beijing; Tickets: Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven; Tour bus with A/C for airport and sightseeing transportation; 11

13 English-speaking tour guide; other languages available upon request; 2 Chinese lunches and 1 Peking Roasted Duck dinner 3 nights hotel stay with daily breakfast and tax; double occupancy. Not including: Insurance. We recommend Insurance for medical and trip cancellation coverage. Personal expenses. HOTELS INFO 5-star: Sofitel Wanda Hotel It is rated as #43 of 6,449 Hotels in Beijing by TripAdvisor. Located in the center of Central Business District, the hotel is in walking distance to several big shopping malls and Silk Street. It features an indoor heated pool, sauna room and free Wi-Fi. The spacious rooms feature elegant décor and luxurious bathrooms. 4-star: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing The hotel is a local 5-star hotel (4-star to international standard) located in Central Business District. The spacious rooms have flatscreen TV with satellite channels, CD player, a private bathroom and other modern facilities. The hotel has free WiFi, indoor swimming pool, fitness center and a bar and a restaurant. 12

14 CHINESE VISA INFO 144-hour visa-free policy You do not have to have a Chinese via to run Shanghai Marathon. You can stay in Shanghai for up to 6 days if meet the following all of the following three conditions: A. You are passport holder of one of the following 51 countries: Schengen Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden. Switzerland Other European Countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Croatia, Ireland, Macedonia, Republic of Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Serbia, UK, Ukraine America: US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile Oceania: Australia, New Zealand Asia: Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, UAE, Qatar B. You have valid air tickets with confirmed seat in the next 144 hours to the third country or region. The 144-hour period starts to count at 00:00 the next day upon your arrival in China. Technically this makes your actual stay longer than 144 hours. You must fly out of China to the third country or region, not where you come from. Technically, if you are flying back to the same place where you are from, you should book your return flights with a stop in a third country/region. 13

15 C. You enter China via one of the following ports of entry, and your port of departure is any of the following (it does not have to be the same as port of entry): Any of the following can be your port of entry and port of departure: i. Shanghai Pudong International Airport ii. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport iii. Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal iv. Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal v. Shanghai Railway Station vi. Nanjing Lukou International Airport vii. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. Chinese visa If you do not meet the above conditions, or if you wish to travel to China with a valid visa, you should apply for the Chinese visa in the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate. For ordinary passport holders of Singapore, Brunei and Japan, you are exempt from the visa if you visit the mainland of China for tourism, business, or visiting friends and relatives, and stay no longer than 15 days. A visa is required for any tour longer than 15 days. American, Canadian and Australian passport holders can get multiple-entry Chinese visas valid for 10 years. In order to qualify for 10 year visas, the passport holders must have more than 1 year validity remaining on their passport. Once a 10-year visa has been issued, the validity of the visa does not expire if the holder renews his/her passport. The visa holder can travel carrying the old passport with valid Chinese visa along with the new passport. 14

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