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Feathered Dinosaur Expedition Led by Professor Karel Liem Forthe Harvard Museum of Natural History The Harvard Museum of Natural History presents Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage March 18–April 5, 2006 P AID 26 Oxford Street Boston, MA CHINA Cambridge, MA 02138 Permit #59427 Feathered Dinosaur Expedition Led by Professor Karel Liem Dear Travelers: the dam, we’ll continue by We invite you to join us in March air to Shanghai. 2006 to explore some of the world’s The journey will con- most spectacular fossil sites of clude with a visit to the feathered dinosaurs, the species at Changzhou Dinosaur the transition from reptile to bird. Park and the “water We will travel north from Beijing towns” of Zhouzhuang to the Chaoyang Basin in remote or Tongli, representative Western Liaoning Province where of the traditional “rice and late-Jurassic shales hold fossils that fish” agricultural landscapes have contributed much to what we of China’s eastern coastal know about the evolutionary tran- plain. Shanghai is China’s sition from reptiles to birds. Here most economically Join us!... As we Discover China’s the Yixian Formation continues progressive city, yet it World-Renowned Sites for Feathered to revolutionize what we know preserves a remarkable about the origins of flight. array of historical sites Dinosaurs, Pandas & More! like the waterfront In January 2003, researchers bund and the old March 18–April 5, 2006 described a feathered reptile with commercial center. gliding wings on each of its four legs. Such an unexpected creature No modern society has strengthens the theory that avian witnessed more rapid change have a grand adventure of discovery. Cancellations & Refunds: The flight evolved from “the trees than contemporary China. Today Costs& Conditions (No smoking in vehicles, during initial deposit is refundable up to 60 down” rather than from “the the Middle Kingdom presents to (CONTINUED) lectures, or meals, please.) days before departure less a handling foreigners a baffling, enthralling ground up.” David Huang. Accompanying Air Fare & Airline Ticketing: fee of $100 per person. There is no tapestry of landscapes and life- Additional dinosaur sites on them will be Prof. Karel Liem, What to Expect: This expedition is Please book flights directly with United refund after the 60-day period unless styles. Rice fields, water buffalo your place is resold, then only the $100 our itinerary include a fascinating Henry Bryant Bigelow Professor planned for travelers who would enjoy Airlines or other carriers to arrive in and jagged, green hills still typify per person handling fee is withheld. in-situ display at Zigong in the of Ichthyology at Harvard exploring the cultural heritage and Beijing by mid-afternoon on March the rural scene, but the cities have There are no refunds for unused meals Sichuan Basin. We will also visit University and curator of natural history of China with a special 19th and to depart from Shanghai on changed tremendously. Today, April 5th. For assistance with flights, or other expedition features. several museums of national Ichthyology at the Museum of look at the sites where feathered Internet cafes share street space dinosaurs were recently discovered please contact Deborah at Betchart importance that have excellent Comparative Zoology. Karel is with teahouses and music shops. and at the pandas of Wolong. We will Expeditions, (800) 252-4910. dinosaur exhibitions. But a popular lecturer, author, and Artisans, business commuters, also explore China’s top attractions Accommodations: paleontology is just one facet on editor of numerous books, and doting grandparents walk including Beijing, Xian’s terra cotta We will occupy 5 star hotels in the a journey that features highlights journals, and articles. He has together in the urban centers. warriors, and the Yangtze River cruise. cities, and good Chinese hotels in of the Chinese world, both traveled extensively with the outlying locations. We will travel on Responsibility: Betchart Expeditions Inc. and the Joining our leadership team will be Harvard Museum of Natural History Travel Program act only historical and contemporary. Beyond learning about feathered HMNH and has lectured on a wide local guides and guest experts. The the first class M/V Victoria or as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation dinosaurs and visiting historic variety of natural history topics. equivalent on the Yangtze River. and hotels, and exercise every care possible. However, we We will also explore the 2300-year- group will travel 3 to 4 hours by bus or can assume no liability for injury, damage, delay, loss, sites of global importance, our old terra cotta warriors of Qin We hope you will join us for an van on several days. On traveling days, Accommodations are twin-share accident or irregularity in connection with the services of journey through the Middle we will take time for both planned and with private bath. Expect a good bed, any airplane, ship, motorcoach, or any other conveyance Dynasty in Xi’an. Near Chengdu unforgettable visit to a fascinating used in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. We cannot Kingdom will confront a variety spontaneous stops to walk, photograph, showers, Western toilets, and carefully accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses we will visit the Wolong Panda part of the world. and talk with local people. Walks will be prepared food. In non-tourist locations, due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, Reserve. The Three Gorges of the of fascinating questions about weather, strike, war, quarantine, acts of God, terrorism, or the natural and cultural heritage Sincerely, at a leisurely pace suitable for cultural only Asian toilets may be available other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses Yangzte River and its brand new, discovery and natural history study; between hotels (some “clean” and will have to be borne by the passenger, as tour rates provide enormous dam site offer a more of China. We will take advantage for arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the binoculars are suggested. Food will some not). Single accommodations are right to substitute another leader of similar expertise or to contemporary example of how of the opportunity to meet include a varied Chinese menu. available for a supplement of $1,095. cancel any tour prior to departure, in which case the entire local people, both in scheduled payment will be refunded with no further obligation on our China likes to set standards for Weather will be spring-like, with Reservations, Deposits part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain ambitious construction. exchanges with scientists and local Lauren M. Bruck midday temperatures in the 50s to 70s & Payments: Please mail a deposit of any person as a member of the tour. No refund will be made experts, and spontaneous meetings for the unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are Our voyage down the Yangzte Head of Travel and some rain. This expedition will be $1,000 per person with the completed made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. The price of the with villagers and merchants in reservation form to: program is based on current tariffs and rates, and is subject River, on board a comfortable a tremendous experience for travelers to change. Any tariff, exchange rate, or fuel increases will be cities and small towns. P.S. For those interested in seeing with an appetite for adventure who China Feathered Dinosaur passed on to participants. Baggage is carried at the owner’s cruise ship, will take us through the the Great Wall and other risk entirely. It is understood that the air ticket when issued We will have the services of would enjoy a chance to explore Expedition, Harvard Museum spectacular Three Gorges. Here attractions in and around shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and a distinguished trip leader, culturally, biologically, and paleonto- of Natural History Travel the airline concerned. The airlines concerned are not to be the world’s largest and perhaps the Beijing, an optional pre-trip logically rich areas in China. Please be Program, 26 Oxford Street, held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the most controversial dam project Dr. Chris Carpenter, an ecologist time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. extension can be arranged with a sound understanding and flexible concerning time schedules, Cambridge, MA 02138. is creating an enormous reservoir. on an independent basis. hotels, food, roads, and mechanical ©2005 Betchart Expeditions Inc. appreciation of the cultural heritage The balance is due January 18, 2006. All rights reserved. Illustrations by April Milne. After traversing the gorges and breakdowns. With this in mind, we will descending through locks to pass of China; and also our local guide, covered and fossilized. At the Zigong flourished. Consequently, this area has Itinerary Museum, we can view many fossils in long been a center of Chinese learning Costs & Conditions situ together with several intact, exca- and civilization. The gardens of Suzhou, Day 1 USA to Beijing vated skeletons, some of which exceed with their intricate pools and rockeries, Trip Fee: $5,995 per person (plus air Depart from your preferred USA gate- 65 feet in length. An elevated walkway are widely regarded as archetypes of fare of approximately $995 + tax USA to way city for Beijing. (Advance one day enables visitors to look down on excava- landscape design. In the afternoon, we Beijing, with return from Shanghai plus crossing the International Date Line.) tions still in progress. In the afternoon, will visit the Humble Administrator’s $695 in-tour flights). Limited to 20 paying Harvard Museum of Natural History we will drive to Dazu where hundreds Garden which, in early April, should be Day 2 Arrive Beijing participants. Single Supplement: $1,095.
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