Highlights of China & the Yangzi River
September 7 - 20, 2008
Penn lecturer: Aurelia Campbell
Cost: $4,730
Tour Operator: China Advocates
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Our exciting exploration of the Middle Kingdom includes all the classical highlights: in Beijing, the Great Wall and Forbidden City; in Xian, the terracotta warriors; in Chongqing, the General Stilwell's Museum - which document the U.S. effort in China during WWII; in Dazu, view the massive Sleeping Buddha and many old sculptures and carvings. Board the Victoria cruise ship for a memorable cruise down the Yangzi River to see the breathtaking Three Gorges and the engineering feat - the Three Gorges Dam construction site. Our last stop is Shanghai, China's most European-influenced city, with its colonial buildings on the Bund, world-class museums, meticulous gardens, and bustling life along the Huangpu River. Post-progam options: Huang Mountains or Guilin.