Globetrotting
SOC 1142 (01)
MUL 1142 (01)
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of China as you explore this country of more than a billion people. Through visits with local students and families, you will gain an intimate understanding of everyday life here. Embark on adventures in its largest cities, including Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai. Discover centuries of history—and recognize China’s growing importance in the modern world.
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Tentative Itinerary: ( detailed itinerary available here )
Day 1 : Arrive in Beijing.
Day 2 : Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, Summer Palace.
Day 3 : Excursion to Great Wall, Rickshaw Hutong Tour with a Local family dinner, and the KongFu show..
Day 4 : School Visit, Beijing Zoo (Panda), Temple of Heaven and Peking Duck Dinner.
Day 5 : Transfer to Xian and walk and ride bike on the city wall.
Day 6 : Terra-cotta warriors, Big wild Goose Pagoda, History Museum Calligraphy and Arts Demonstration, Tang Dynasty Show and Dinner.
Day 7 : Transfer to Shanghai. Jin Mao Tower, Walk along the Bund, Dinner and Acrobatics Show.
Day 8 : Jade Buddha Temple, Silk Factory Visit, Yuyuan Garden, Dinner and Cruise on the HuangPu River
Day 9 : Transfer to the airport, where you’ll check in for your return flight home.
Costs:
To register for this trip, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 to hold your place. We are currently taking deposits, and will continue to do so until all spaces are booked. Contact us for more information about this deposit.
The total cost of the trip will be approximately $3500. This fee covers all costs associated with the trip, including transportation from Dulles Airport in Washington D.C. to Beijing, all transportation within China, all lodging within China, and three meals per day.
After the deposit, you must pay half of the remaining cost by September 1, 2009 and the full amount by October 1, 2009.
Until we have completed all of the arrangements and registered all of the travelers, our fees (which are somewhat contingent on the number of travelers) will remain somewhat flexible. We will not vary from the proposed $3500 too much, but it might be somewhat different at the time fo final payment.
Deposits: All deposits are non-refundable. We will not be able to refund any deposit even under extreme conditions. Thank you for understanding.