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0919: Experience Ancient and Modern China
Activity: Walks
Status: OPEN
 
Experience China, its people, architecture, culture, history, and natural beauty coming to terms with the modern era. See Beijing's grand Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace. See the monumental Great Wall and Ming Tomb. See Xian's amazing Terra-cotta Warriors, Wild Goose Pagoda, and Tang Dynasty Dance show. Take a cruise on the Li River and explore beautiful Yangshuo's rice paddies. See stunning Guilin's Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, and Fubo Hill. See Hangzhou's elegant Six Harmonies Pagoda and visit a tea plantation. See booming Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Old Town, Shanghai museum, and Acrobatic Show. See charming Suzhou's Lingering Garden, Panmen City Gate, and Embroidery Institute. This custom designed trip will seek out unique cultural opportunities to allow for participant involvement and immersion in native culture. The trip will emphasize walking on foot and offer some hiking opportunities. Approximate trip cost $2,790, approximate air cost $1,300.
 
Related Website(s): http://snebulos.mit.edu/majorexcursions/trips/0919.pdf
 
Date(s): August 01, 2009 - August 15, 2009 (Sat - Sat)
Location: International,   China
Leader: Erik Madsen
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Co-Leader: Carson Tang
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Registration is required for this trip. See contact above.


ABBREVIATIONS
Approx. Approximately Pkg. Parking
CL Co-Leader Prereq. Prerequisite
CPL Carpool R Registrar
Comm. Committee Rec. Recommended
FW Flatwater Reg. Register
Incl. Included/Includes/Including/Inclusive   Req. Required/ Requirement
Info Information RT Round Trip
L Leader Rte. Route
Ltd. Limited SASE Self-addressed Stamped Envelope
M Member SF State Forest
Mi Miles SP State Park
NCA No Calls After Tr. Trail
NM Nonmember WW Whitewater