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THE SOCIETY FOR ASIAN ART PRESENTS

EXPLORING AND PROVINCES MAY 17 – JUNE 4, 2013

LED BY DR. JEFFREY RIEGEL

iscover the cradle of Chinese civilization and some of the oldest Buddhist sites in in Shanxi and Shaanxi Provinces Daccompanied by Dr. Jeffrey Riegel of the University of Sydney. Our cultural and historical journey begins in with time to discover some of its newer treasures. Fly southwest to Shanxi Province and explore some of the oldest and most sacred Buddhist sites at , and . Visit two of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China, Wutaishan Mountain and Huashan Mountain. Admire the distinctive architectural styles of the Tang, Ming and Qing dynasties before traveling into Shaanxi Province and Xi’an, the capital of thirteen feudal dynasties from the Zhou to Tang dynasties stretching over 1,100 years. Discover the great ancient and modern monuments of the city that was an important part of the Silk Road. This promises to be an unforgettable journey and we do hope that you can join us!

Synopsis of the Tour BEIJING – 2 nights PINGYAO – 2 nights The Peninsula Hotel The Kylin Grand Hotel • Wander through the National • Walk the ancient city walls Museum of China • Explore Ming & Qing Streets • Visit the Commune by the Great • Visit Shuanglin Wall • Wang Family Courtyard House DATONG – 2 nights – 1 night Garden Hotel Jindu Garden Hotel • Explore the • Visit the Guangsheng Temple • Visit the Huayun Temple • Explore the ancient architectural • Admire the Nine Dragon Screen complex of Fencheng • Marvel at the Shanhua Temple HUASHAN – 1 night WUTAISHAN – 3 nights Jingyuan Hotel Wufeng Hotel • Visit the Houma Bronze • Ascend Mount Hengshan Foundry, the Guanyu Temple, • Visit Yingxian Wooden the frescoes at Yongle Gong • Admire , Pusa • Ascend Huashan Mountain and Ding Temple, and visit Zhurong Palace, Shangfeng Shuxiang Temple Temple and the South Gate of • Explore Punha Temple, the South Heaven Mountain Temple, and the Dragon XI’AN – 3 nights Fountain Temple Sofitel on Renmin Square TAIYUAN – 2 nights • Visit the Archaeological Chateau Star River Taiyuan Institute, Shaanxi History • Visit and Museum and BEIJING – 1 night • Visit Shanxi Provincial Museum D IFFICULTY L E V E L : S TRENUOUS The Peninsula Hotel • Visit the Twin Pagoda Temple, There will be extensive walking on uneven surfaces, stair • Fly back to Beijing before your climbing, and extended periods of standing. This trip is Temple and the Wang Family flight home Hall not suitable for those who have mobility problems. SAA is now a vendor of CSA Travel Protection Insurance 800.348.9505 www.csatravelprotection.com , Producer code: 20100719. You are able to purchase trip insurance which will repay all non-refundable costs for cancelling this trip for ANY reason. This must be purchased at the time of your initial deposit.

companied by Dr. Jeffey Riegel, begin the trip in Beijing, World Heritage Site of Pingyao. Drive to Linfen stopping en route the capital of China. Stroll through the National Museum to visit the Wang Family Compound, the Guangsheng Temple and of China covering Chinese history from Yuanmou Man the ancient architectural complex at Fencheng. The Wang Family Adating back 1.7 million years to the end of the Qing Compound is one of largest luxurious residential complexes in Dynasty. Fly to Datong and visit the Yungang Grottoes, one of the Shanxi province, representing the Chinese distinctive architectural three major grottoes in China. The construction of the caves was styles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. started under the auspices of the Spend a night at Huashan noted monk Tan Yao in 453 and Exploring Shanxi and Shaanxi Provinces Mountian which was historically took 50 years to complete. Explore $5,780 PER PERSON • SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT $1,590 the location of several influential

Huayan Temple inside the city walls The tour cost includes: Taoist monasteries, and was and admire the Nine Dragon Screen • Accommodations in double occupancy in hotels as listed known as a center for the practice which was placed in front of the • Flights in economy (Beijing/Taiyuan/Datong, Xi’an/Beijing) of traditional Chinese martial arts. entrance of a palace • Meals as listed in the program Visit the Guanyu Temple and the • to prevent evil spirits from entering. All sightseeing and entrances listed frescoes at Yongle Gong. Ascend • Transportation in a private air-conditioned bus Drive to the Yongan Monastery, the mountain by cable car and stop • Arrival and departure transfers for those arriving and departing at one of the oldest Taoist , which was built in the on designated flights. Dynasty. Continue on to the • the Shangfeng Temple. Dr. Jeffrey Riegel will accompany the trip , which according • An excellent Chinese escort will travel with the group End the trip with three nights in to the history of Hengshan • Bottled water on the bus and at all included lunches & dinners Xi’an where you will have a • Mountain, was first built at the end All gratuities and porterage at hotels chance to visit the Archaeological of the Northern Dynasty (about • A $400 donation to the Society for Asian Art th Institute and walk amid an the 6 century). Spend the Not Included are: archaeological dig. Explore the • following two days exploring International airfares to and from Beijing Shaanxi History Museum • Wutaishan Mountain, one of Visa and passport fees including a visit to the recently China's four sacred Buddhist • Drinks other than water with meals • opened frescoes Mountains and admire the many Excess luggage charges • Laundry charges with a local expert. Discover the temples in the area. FaMen Temple built to house a • Communication (phone, fax and internet) charges Marvel at two of the oldest wooden • Personal insurance for health, baggage, and trip cancellation finger bone of the Buddha. • buildings in China, Foguang Items of a purely personal nature Return to Beijing for one night Temple and Nanchan Temple, an • Any items not listed before flying home. important architectural site which For more information or a detailed itinerary, call contains an original set of Distant Horizons at (800) 333-1240; The trip will be led by Dr. Jeffrey artistically-important Tang Dynasty or the Society for Asian Art at (415) 581-3701. Riegel, Head of the School of sculptures dating from the period of Languages and Cultures at the its construction. Explore the Shanxi Provincial Museum which was University of Sydney. In 2007, after a 30-year academic career at formerly housed in the Chunyang Temple of Taiyuan City. the University of California, Berkeley Dr. Riegel retired and moved to Australia. He focuses on literature, thought and material culture Wander through the ancient town of Pingyao: walk on the city wall of early China (7 th -2nd centuries BC). He received his M.A. and and enjoy a chance to shop at the Ming & Qing Streets. Continue Ph.D. from Stanford University. In September 2012, he will speak on to visit the Shuanglin Buddhist Temple which is part of the at the Asian Art Museum.

THE SOCIETY FOR ASIAN ART PRESENTS : EXPLORING SHANXI AND SHAANXI PROVINCES R E S E R V A T I O N F O R M I would like to reserve ______space(s) for the EXPLORING SHANXI AND SHAANXI PROVINCES tour. Enclosed is a deposit of $500 per person, in the total amount of $ ______. Please make checks payable to Distant Horizons. Your deposit is refundable up to 90 days prior to departure less a $250 per person administration fee.

Room Arrangements Travel Arrangements □ Single Supplement □ I/we wish to be booked on the group flight from San Francisco. □ Double Occupancy, I will be sharing a room with: □ I/we wish to be booked on a flight departing from: ______□ I would prefer a roommate, but will pay the single □ I/we will make other travel arrangements for this program. supplement if one is not available. Personal Information Last Name______First Name ______Address ______City, State, Zip ______Daytime Phone (______)______Email Address ______Send application to: the Society for Asian Art, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. A confirmation letter, a declaration & waiver form and a travel insurance application will be mailed to you upon receipt of your deposit . CST: 2046776-10