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2008 Tour of China's Middle Kingdom
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ASA and China Advocates present . . .
Highlights of the Middle Kingdom
May 31-June 10, 2008
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| Join fellow travelers on an 11-day tour of China’s Middle Kingdom designed for, and sponsored by, the American Sociological Association to help reveal the beauty of this ancient society as well as its current sociological phenomena and challenges. |
- In Beijing, visit the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. Tour the old Beijing district by pedicab for a first-hand view of traditional life. Marvel at the Great Wall, the most enduring symbol of China
- Next, fly to Xian to view the legendary terracotta warriors.
- Then on to Hangzhou, a historic city located on the beautiful West Lake and one of China’s cultural gems, described by Marco Polo as a paradise on earth.
- Finally, proceed to Shanghai for an exploration of this European-influenced city with beautiful colonial buildings on the historic Bund. Pay a special visit to the world-class Shanghai Museum.
- On the optional extension to the Huang Mountains, discover 500 year-old villages, beautiful Ming & Qing dynasty architecture, and the crown jewels of the region, the Huang Mountains, a UN world heritage site. Or extend your tour to Guilin to view the sublime scenery of hillsides covered in ancient rice terraces and the spectacular karst limestone mountains along the Li River.
To see the full travel brochure, click here.
For more information, please contact China Advocates
at 888-333-2585 or travel@china-advocates.com.
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