Travel to China this fall with 99 of your best friends

Thursday, February 4, 2010

MERRIMACK – People interested in going on a community trip to China can learn the details at an informational night next week.

The Merrimack Chamber of Commerce has paired with a travel company to offer nine-day, all-inclusive excursions to China this fall for $2,000 a person.

Some 75 people attended an initial information session in January, and 47 people have confirmed reservations, said Deb Courtemanche, executive director of the chamber. The trip will top out at 100 travelers.

Because of the response, a second informational night has been scheduled for the Jade Dragon Restaurant on Daniel Webster Highway at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.

The meeting will feature Peter Liu from Citslinc International, the California-based travel company that specializes in setting up tours of China.

The company works with chambers of commerce to set up excursions, and is endorsed by the N.H. Business and Industry Association and the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. Citslinc keeps fares low through bulk rates and traveling during off-season times.

The trip includes transportation to and from JFK Airport in New York City, round-trip international airfare, hotel stays, meals per day, English-speaking tour guides, city transportation and admissions to tours and attractions.

Stops will include the Shanghai World Expo, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall of China and visits to silk embroidery demonstrations, temples, tea houses and more.

There will also be opportunities for people to make business contacts and schedule optional tours.

For more information, visit www.merrimackchamber.org or call 424-3669.

Karen Lovett can be reached at 594-6402 or klovett@nashua telegraph.com.