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Hiddenchina.net Newsletter December 2008
Upcoming Hiddenchina.net Events in December 2008 and January 2009:
This year's winter brings some surprises, especially as our preferred ski resort Wanlong dramatically raised its prices by nearly 50% compared to last year. But due to our great cooperation since 5 years, we are able to offer you the best possible price and quality for your ski trip. So have a look at our departure dates, book and enjoy a relaxing and especially safe winter sports trip!
With Christoph Mueller, Swiss ski instructor with 15 years experience in Switzerland and 5 years China, who guides the tours and takes care of safe transport, ticketing service on spot and especially ski safety (personally checking the rental gear before you go on the slopes) you will enjoy a perfect and relaxing journey!
The perfect Christmas gift:
In cooperation with the Panda Research and Breeding Station in Chengdu (Sichuan Province), we designed t-shirts for the breeding station. Join us in Beijing Hilton Hotel at the Rotary Club Charity Bazaar on December 7th, where our shirts will be on sale for the first time! Get a cool t-shirt and support the conservation of the pandas! 120 RMB per shirt!
New this year: Ice Climbing near Qingdao and Skiing in Yabuli
Schedule December 08/January 09
December 2008:
12th - 14th December 2008: Ski Weekend Wanlong
19th - 21st December 2008: Ski Weekend Wanlong
25th - 28th December 2008: Christmas Skiing Wanlong (4 days)
January 2009:
2nd - 4th January 2009: Ski Weekend Wanlong
9th - 11th January 2009: Ski Weekend Wanlong
16th - 18th January 2009: Ski Weekend Wanlong
16th - 18th January 2009: Ice Climbing in Qingdao (Beginngers and Advanced)
24th - 28th January 2009: Chinese New Year Skiing Wanlong (5 days)
Rotary Club Beijing Christmas Charity Bazaar, Hilton
Due to our cooperation with the Chengdu Base for Panda Research and Breeding, we developed a series of t-shirts which will be sold the first time this year. We have t-shirts for ladies and gents in different colors and sizes. Purchase price will be RMB 120 per shirt and part of the proceeds goes to Rotary Club charity projects and part of it will be donated to the Panda Base in Chengdu.
Meet us at the Beijing Hilton Hotel on 7th December 2008 from 11am to 5pm to not only purchase an ideal Christmas gift, but also support the great projects of the Rotary Club and the conservation of the endangered pandas.
Join us on these weekends for a trip to Wanlong ski resort. Wanlong also upgraded once again its slopes and offers 2 additional intermediate runs. Skiing lessons by professional Swiss ski instructor available on request!
Departure: Friday, 19:30 at the German Bakery "Cafe Konstanz" at Haoyunjie (Lucky Street). For those who want to eat something or have a drink before departure we meet in the Bodenseestube at 18:00.
Return: Sunday, approx. 19:00 at the German Bakery
Costs: RMB 2180 per person in twin room, single supplement RMB 880, RMB 1930 per person in Silver Dragon Suite (small suite with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. "Japanese" style bedding with 2 mats on the floor in each room), discount for kids below 140 cm RMB 280, discount for people with own equipment RMB 240, 16 person participation minimum
Included: transport in coach Beijing - Wanlong and back, 1.5 days top equipment (ski or snowboard), 1.5 days lift pass, 2 overnights at 3-4 star Shuanglong Hotel located directly next to the slopes, breakfast
Excluded: all meals except breakfast, drinks, transport in the evening for going out
Sign-up: book now, limited seats available! Please email Christoph Mueller for additional information and to reserve your seat(s) today! Please book as early as possible and at least 3 weeks prior to departure!
Payment conditions: RMB 1200 non refundable deposit upon booking, rest on departure day
Deposit: RMB 1000 for ski rental (to be paid upon departure, will be refunded upon return of undamaged equipment)
Departure Dates: 12th - 14th December, 19th - 21st December, 2nd - 4th January, 9th - 11th January, 16th - 18th January (schedule subject to changes)
4 Days Christmas Ski Trip to Wanlong
This year's Christmas trip takes us to Wanlong as usual. Skiing lessons by professional Swiss ski instructor available on request!
Departure: Thursday, 25th December 2008, 13:30 at the German Bakery "Cafe Konstanz" at Haoyunjie (Lucky Street).
Return: Sunday, 28th December 2008, approx. 19:00 at the German Bakery
Costs: RMB 3380 per person in twin room, single supplement RMB 1780, RMB 2780 per person in Silver Dragon Suite (small suite with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. "Japanese" style bedding with 2 mats on the floor in each room), discount for kids below 140 cm RMB 520, discount for people with own equipment RMB 400, 16 person participation minimum
Included: transport in coach Beijing - Wanlong and back, 2.5 days top equipment (ski or snowboard), 2.5 days lift pass, 3 overnights at 3-4 star Shuanglong Hotel located directly next to the slopes, breakfast, ticket service and equipment check (binding) by our professional staff
Excluded: all meals except breakfast, drinks, transport in the evening for going out
Sign-up: until 8th December 2008! Please email Christoph Mueller for additional information and to reserve your seat(s) today!
Payment conditions: RMB 2000 non refundable deposit upon booking, rest on departure day
Deposit: RMB 1000 for ski rental (to be paid upon departure, will be refunded upon return of undamaged equipment)
5 Days Chinese New Year Trip to Wanlong
Join us for a great skiing and snowboarding time during the Chinese New Year at Wanlong ski resort. Wanlong also upgraded its slopes and offers 2 additional intermediate runs. Ski lessons by professional Swiss Ski instructor on request!
Departure: Saturday, 24th January 2009, 13:30 at the German Bakery "Cafe Konstanz" at Haoyunjie (Lucky Street).
Return: Wednesday, 28th January 2009, approx. 19:00 at the German Bakery, where you can have a nice dinner if you want.
Costs: RMB 4280 per person in twin room, single supplement RMB 1980, RMB 3780 per person in Silver Dragon Suite (small suite with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. "Japanese" style bedding with 2 mats on the floor in each room), discount for kids below 140 cm RMB 800, discount for people with own equipment RMB 600, 16 person participation minimum
Included: transport in coach Beijing - Wanlong and back, 3.5 days top equipment (ski or snowboard), 3.5 days lift pass, 4 overnights in twin room at 3-4 star Shuanglong Hotel located directly next to the slopes, breakfast
Excluded: all meals except breakfast, drinks, transport in the evening for going out
Sign-up: until 30th December 2008! Please email Christoph Mueller for additional information and to reserve your seat(s) today!
Payment conditions: RMB 3000 non refundable deposit upon booking, rest on departure day
Deposit: RMB 1000 for ski rental (to be paid upon departure, will be refunded upon return of undamaged equipment)
Individual Ski Trips for Private Outings and Corporate Events
Last year, China's most famous ski resort Yabuli was taken over by a Western consortium which heavily invested in ropeways and high-speed 6 place chair lifts with seat heating! In addition, they constructed a whole small ski village with affordable 5* hotels and great other facilities such as dual slalom race with time keeping, "paintball-style" snowball fights, toboggan runs, igloos, apres ski bar, nightclub etc. offering China's first top notch skiing experience.
Combined with our 20 years experience in Swiss ski resorts and over 5 years ski experience in China, we can create your perfect winter event!
Contact us now for a tailor made offer for your corporate or group outing. We can promise you great fun for a weekend or longer. Trips can also be combined starting from January with the Haerbin Ice Festival.
Of course we can also tailor your corporate or private ski trip to Wanlong.
NEW OFFER:
Ice Climbing in Qingdao
Experience one of the latest trends in winter sports: Ice Climbing!Departure Dates: 16th - 18th January 2009, 6th - 8th February 2009, 20th - 22nd February 2009
Friday Afternoon:
Flight from Beijing to Qingdao, pick-up by guide and transfer to Mount Yi (around 3 hours), overnight in local 3* hotel and dinner there
Saturday, 1st Ice Climbing Day at Yi Shan:
After a Chinese breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to the parking spot next to the mountain. From there you will reach one of the smaller waterfalls at the edge of the mountain Yi within a 20 minutes' walk. Today you will be accompanied by a climbing guide and an English translator to teach you fundamentals such as the use of the axe and the crampons. Lunch will be a picnic. After the theory the guide will prepare a top rope route (means you climb while permanently secured by a rope above you), after this climb you will walk to a small lodge where we will have a simple, but very typical dinner.
Sunday, 2nd Ice Climbing Day at Yi Shan:
After Chinese breakfast at the lodge we will walk to the mountain. If you are not a beginner any more, we will climb through the 150 meters high "Great Waterfall"; we will be following the normal route. If you are still a beginner, the second climbing day will also consist of climbing on top rope routes. Lunch consists of a picnic again. In the afternoon we will drive back to Qingdao Airport where you can take a late flight home.
Costs: RMB 5500 per person, single supplement RMB 400
Included: flight Beijing - Qingdao - Beijing in economy class, airport transfer from and to the hotel, private bus (with driver / air condition) during the whole stay, two night accommodation, one in a three star hotel, one in a simple lodge (bring warm clothes!!), breakfast (2), lunch (2, picnic) and dinner (2), climbing equipment such as helmet, crampons, rope, quick draws and axe, Chinese-speaking top mountaing guide, English-speaking translator
Attention: please bring your own shoes which can handle crampons or contact us early enough in order to see if we have some in your size.
Sign-up: 3 weeks prior to departure! Please email Christoph Mueller for additional information and to reserve your seat(s) today!
Top offer!
Selling our last years' test skis at bargain prices!
We sell our test gear from the last few winters. All skis are freshly waxed and the edges tuned. As some of the skis have minor damages on the cover (which doesn't affect the handling of the skis), we give great reductions.
1 pair Fischer World Cup SC, season 05/06, 165cm, race binding FR 17 (only for shoe size 41-43). Often used, but still in good shape. Retail price: RMB 11000, selling for RMB 4000
Characteristics: high-end slalom race carver with short radius and race binding (goes up to 17). Perfect for advanced and pro skiers who love short turns and narrow carves. The binding allows extreme banking and carving.
2 pairs Fischer Race SC, season 06/07, 165cm, rental binding FX 12. Only used a few times. Retail price: RMB 7000, selling for RMB 3000 per pair
Characteristics: top-end slalom race carver with short radius and rental binding (the length of the binding can be adjusted to shoe size. Perfect for intermediate and advanced skiers who love short turns and narrow carves.
2 pairs Fischer RX 8, season 06/07, 160cm, rental binding FX 12. Only used a few times. Retail price: RMB 9700, selling for RMB 3500 per pair
Characteristics: top-end all-round ski with rental binding (the length of the binding can be adjusted to shoe size. The ski allows narrow turns and carves but still has a good stability at high speed. Perfect for intermediate and advanced skiers
2 pairs Fischer RX 4, season 06/07, 160cm, rental binding FX 12. Only used a few times. Retail price: RMB 5000, selling for RMB 3000 per pair
Characteristics: all-round ski with rental binding (the length of the binding can be adjusted to shoe size. All-round ski which is easy to turn and allows mistakes. Perfect for beginners and intermediate as well as advanced skiers who have a light body weight.
1 pair VOLKL Super Sport 5*, season 04/05, 161 cm, rental binding MARKER LP 12. Often used, but still in very good shape. Retail price: RMB 12000, selling for RMB 4000
Characteristics: high-end slalom race carver with short radius and race binding (goes up to 17). Perfect for advanced and pro skiers who love short turns and narrow carves.
1 pair HEAD Air Twin Tip, season 04/05, 170 cm, Tyrolia LD 12 binding (only for shoe size 41-43). Only used a few times. Retail price: RMB 7000, selling for RMB 3000
Characteristics: twin tip ski for park and pipe. Perfect for huckers and jibbers.
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