touri ~ Page 26, January 14, 1979 - Sunday News _ Hygienically, this is mostly a clean country... Don't pursue a topic... From those guidelines, ° you've likely guessed the country is the People’s ‘Republic of China, a destination coveted” by the free-world traveller and where 1,000 Canadians may visit in 1979. Mrs. Mildred Draeske, of Kerrisdale Travel, who managed to join a similar tour earlier this year, termed it a “moving” experience. “But study China's geography beforehand. to make your visit a more enjoyable one”, was her sage advice. CP Air, through one of its wholesale arms, Elan Holidays, has prepared an enlightening document containing the do’s and don'ts when visiting China. CP Air has negotiated for 1,000 visas for Canadians who ‘wish to pioneer renewed visits to the most densely-populated country on earth--the sleeping giant to the outside world for more than two decades. Elan Holidays will feature 20 departures between February and_ through November of 1979, all departing from Vancouver. The conducted tours will run from 16 to 20 days with approximately 12 days in China. Other destinations with stopovers will include Tokyo and Hong Kong. The group inclusive tours (50 persons) are prices as low as $2595, Canadian funds. \ Each tour includes air, land transportation, ac- commodation, sights and meals. On request, this writer will mail you a detailed brochure’ with information on many aspects including requirements, customs, weather, clothing and health. Even though you don’t plan to visit China next year, a cross-section of the _. DON'T PURSUE A .. TOPIC. The:Chinése like to hear, about’ the developing friendship ..between your. country and China and what the two countries are doing for each other. Don’t be too talkative if you get a blank expression and no response to a question. Drop the topic and shift to another one. CLEAN COUNTRY. Hygienically, the Péople’s Republic of China is mostly a clean country. The former poverty, filth and disease have been eradicated. From the smallest farmer or worker in a little factory to the highest government officials, you will find only scrupulous honesty. The country is spic and span, its people honest and punctual, ready to welcome you as an honored guest. You may find. it a bit upsetting until you get used to it--like disposing of wearing apparel in a wastebasket before it is worn out. That old shirt will be washed and returned to you the next day or at your next stop. . , TIPPING. Tipping is not proper in the People’s Republic of China. Right now may be caution you that the above is the correct name of the country. When referring to it, it is NOT just Red China, Continental China, Communist China or some other unofficial name version. RESPECT CHINA'S LEADERS. The late chairman Mao is. still heartily respected by all his people, and it is considered irreverent to photograph one of his statues in less than full size. Full, front views are considered best, and wise to avoid half-lengths or quarter views. This measure of protocol also applies to Chairman Hua. PHOTOS AND FILM. It is considered common courtesy to request a per- son's permission before you ‘not available Tourists are not permitted to - photograph him, however .. quaint he may appear to... - you. Unless the background” happens to. have areas of buildings which are off limits — - for s€curity or other reasons, -you will usually be given permission to take photographs. Color film is in China. use movie cameras of more than 16 mms. PUNCTUALITY. Whe- ther it is an official recep- tion, a business meeting or just a casual get-together, follow the Chinese custom. . and arrive a few minutes before the appointed time. CURRENCY. The Chinese currency is called Renminbi and issued by the Bank of China. The standard unit is Yuan with subsidiary units being Jiao and Fen. A Yuan is divided into 10 Jiao and a Jiao ‘is equal to 10 Fen. Yuan and Jiao are notes while Fen is coinage. Yuan notes are issued in denominations of 1, 2, 5, and 10 Yuan. Jiao notes are issued in 1, 2, and 5 notes. Fen coins are issued 1, 2 and 5. The ab- breviation for Renminbi is RMB and the symbol for Renminbi Yuan is RMB. It is prohibited to take Chinese currency in or out of the country. All remaining RMB must be exchanged at the point of exit into foreign currency. There are many more interesting directives but space does not permit. Among the cities to be visited are Peking, Nanking, Shanghai, Kwangchow, Chanchun, Shenyang, Sian, Chengchow, Hangchow, Kumming, Kweilin, Nanning and| Chengtu. However, each tour will visit only four _ cities, Weather, clothing and health are interesting and important subjects con- tained in ghe extensive brochure of instructions. . (Ed. MacPherson is a sales representative and travel consultant with Kerrisdale Travelin Vancouver Mid-East preview tonight The public is invited to a free preview of Capilano College’s up coming travel- study tour of Isracl and Egypt. Covering many of the highlights of the Holy Land visit, the oricntation program will be held at 7:00 .m. in room BIIS5S aot the ynnmour south campus, Sunday, January 14th. Paul Azaroff, a graduate of the Hebrew University, where he studied Sociology and Judaic Studies, will lead the program along with Dr. Francis Burstein and Dr. Robé? Gallacher, both well re ee ee ed known for their Religious Studies courses at the college. With the use of slides, the guests will be given an in- sight into the scope and importance of this unusual trip. On the course itself, for five weeks students will visit such places as Jerusalem, where they will s¢e. the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western . (Wailing) Wall, the Temple Mount which now houses the a Al-Aksar mosque and the Mosque of the Golden Dome, the Via Dolorosa, the Garden of Gethsemane and many more places whose names evoke memories that ‘are rich in lore, faith and | historical impo western people. nce to all Those taking‘ part in the travel-study tour will leave Vancouver on May ist and — return June 13th. For more information call 986-1911 focal 218 or come to the free orientation program Sunday evening. the most exotic — vacation of 1979 A fully escorted travel experience to the Peoples Republic of China. — Presenting the first ina series of 20 tours scheduled for 1979 — TOUR FEATURES | * Vancouver departures via CP Air B747, return © 1,2 orf 3nights Tokyo at New Otani or Narita Prince Hotel, including full breakfast * 2,3 01F 4 nights Sheraton Hong Kong including full breakfast and sightseeing tour with lunch *® 12 nights China, including all meals, beverages, accommodation and tran- sportation within China © ¢Transfers and baggage handling . TOUR NO. 1: Departs Vancouver Feb. 13, 1979 « 2 nights Tokyo « 12 nights China, including Peking, Kunming area, Canton « 2 nights Hong Kong $2,695 (Cdn), per person, double a TOUR NO. 2: Departs Vancouver Feb. 21, 1979 « 3 nights Hong Kong « 12 night China, including Canton, Hangchow, Shanghai and Peking 2 nights Tokyo $2,795 (Cdn), per person, double TOUR NO. 3: Departs Vancouver Feb. 27, 1979 © 2 nights Tokyo © 12 nights China including Peking, Shahghai, Hangchow and Canton « 4 nights Hong Kong $2,895 (Cdn), per person, double TOUR NO. 4: Departs Vancouver March 7, 1979 * 3 nights Hohg Kong « 12 nights China, Including Canton, Kweilin, Nanning and Peking « 2 nights Tokyo $2,650 (Cdn), per person, double. TOUR NO. 5: Departs Vancouver March 20, 1979 © 2 nights Tokyo © 12 nights China, including Peking, Kunming, Chengtu and Canton « 2 nights Hong Kong $2,795 (Cdn), per person, double TOUR NO. 6: Departs Vancouver March 21, 1979 © 3 nights Hong Kong « 12 nights China, Including Canton, Nanning area and Peking « 2 nights Tokyo $2,850 (Cdn), per person, double Ourchine Speciaie’. 261-8188 KERRISDALE TRAVEL LTD. . 2292 W. 4181 AVE. VANCOUVER z q Wea slere dt pte cw wt Cretan Pat. Lo ters