New shorter Solar Eclipse Tour Shanghai, Anji, China 2009

March 21, 2009 - PRLog -- Tropical Sails Corp announces a short six day, five night tour to witness this summer’s solar eclipse in China.  The longest total solar eclipse of the century will occur July 22, 2009.  Those with a limited time frame may join the tour in Shanghai July 19th.

A full day of touring in Shanghai is on the agenda July 20th. Sites to be visited include the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, TV Tower of the Oriental Pearl and the 88 story Jin Mao Building.

On the day before the eclipse we will motor to Hangzhou and spend the afternoon making final preparations for the big day. Early in morning we will make the short trip to  Anji, Zhejiang where the Tianhuangping reservoir has been designated and official viewing area for the rare Sun Phenomenon of a Total Solar Eclipse.  If weather prospects turn dim, we will head elsewhere.

After celebrations in Suzhou, the tour will visit the Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhouzheng Yuan) and the Garden of the Master of the Net followed by a  cruise on the ancient canal. The last night will be spent in Shanghai.

The tour begins July 19 and ends July 24th.  The price per persons is $ 959.   The single supplement is $219.  For more information visit www.tropicalsails.com/eclipse or call 623-444-8195.  In the USA and Canada dial toll free 800-595-1003.  

Tropical Sails Corp has been organizing solar eclipse trips since 1991.  Videos and pictures from past trips may be viewed on their website.

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