TOUR COST TRAVEL IN CHINA * Rates are per person and do not include international air: The schedule will be demanding with moderate Main Tour, Adult, Double Occupancy $6,390 physical activity. Travel in China requires good physical condition and health (special needs Single Supplement $1,990 must be arranged for in advance and may result ABULOUS INING in additional costs), a spirit of adventure, a flexi- F D ICTURESQUE HINA ble attitude, and a sense of humor. The itinerary

Chengde Pre-Extension $1,390 Single Supplement $ 395 P C PAID Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines Experience the Delights of a Well-Crafted Tour is subject to change and modification. Every effort will be made to carry out the program as Postage U.S. Huangshan Post-Extension $2,100 Single Supplement $ 795 CA Oakland, planned, but alterations may still occur. Partici- 379 No. Permit Yangzi River Post-Extension $2,165 Single Supplement $ 895 pants should be aware that no refunds will be Standard Presorted China today produces some of the finest made as a result of unforeseen changes, modifica- tions, or delays. Roundtrip International Air is available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly cuisine in the world. Given the country’s TERMS & CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the terms at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected]. stratospheric economic rise and the and conditions mentioned in these sections. A contract has been entered into as soon as your Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and emergence of a fun-loving middle class, booking is received and accepted. To confirm the reservation, a deposit of $1000 per person is available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email [email protected]. special dining experience is prized in required. Credit card payment is accepted for the deposit only; Final balance must be paid by check. Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertain- Chinese society more than ever before. LASSICAL HINA HE UNHUANG AVES ment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • Chinese airport taxes for internal flights • All group air and ground AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based on C C & T D C transportation within China • Basic medical and evacuation insurance • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides • A good time in China means nothing if not “to eat well.” each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these China Advocates’ national tour director • Princeton Study Leader • Gratuities to national tour director, local guides, and policies before purchasing air. Neither China Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China's astounding Dear Princetonian, Advocates, Inc. nor Princeton University, through drivers on main tour its Office Alumni Affairs and Princeton Journeys, culinary traditions. As your tour passes through much of the country, you'll have is responsible for any penalties incurred due to air Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Airport transfers and porterage • Visa processing • Meals & Join Princeton Journeys, September 12–24, 2016, on an exploration of some of China’s most ample opportunity to discover each region's culinary specialty. The enjoyment of changes or cancellations. activities not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Extended Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature • magnificent sites, including the incomparable Mogao and Yulin Caves near Dunhuang. The CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until it Gratuities to national tour director, local guides and drivers on extensions "food as culture" will be part and parcel of your China experience. Here are just Mogao and Yulin caves feature hundreds of Buddhist cave-grottoes with an astonishing is received in writing by the Office of Alumni Affairs of Princeton University. Cancellation Princeton Journeys some of the fine eating establishments you will enjoy: number of brilliantly colored paintings and sculptures that cover the walls and ceilings. The penalties are based on the date of receipt of writ- For more information, please contact at 609-258-8686 ten notice are as follows: 91 or more days prior or by email at [email protected] artifacts in these caves are both rare and extraordinarily beautiful. to departure, a cancellation fee of $500 per BEIJING The Silk Road of China presents travelers with a visit to a region vastly different from the person is retained; 90-46 days prior to depar- ture, $1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior to Tour Reservation Form rest of the country. Begin by visiting the classical sites in Beijing, from the Ming dynasty's departure, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days prior to departure, no refund is made. Princeton Journeys: Classical China & The Dunhuang Caves § Dine at Duck de Chine, recognized as a premier location for the fabled Chinese Temple of Heaven to the riches of the National Museum. Then fly to Dunhuang for an in- September 12–24, 2016 Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals in their courtyard home in depth exploration at the Mogao Caves, the Dunhuang Research Academy, and the complex hotel and cruise ship room upgrades, tour exten- Enclosed is a deposit for $ ______($1000 per person) to hold ______place(s). Please environs. Take a side trip to the Yulin Caves, with their world-famous Buddhist scriptures, sions, and any special arrangements, are as fol- Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not be produced by five star kitchens. lows: 50-31 days prior to departure, 25% of make checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due June 14, 2016. statues, and wall murals, before moving on to Xian to meet Qinshihuang's famous terra-cotta cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to departure,

The Office of Alumni Affairs Affairs Alumni of Office The Princeton University Princeton John Maclean House, P.O. Box 291 Box P.O. House, Maclean John § And Xiaolongpu at the foot of the Great Wall showcases hearty foods, no refund is made. 08542-0291 Jersey• New Princeton, warriors. End the program in Shanghai, one of Asia’s fastest growing and cosmopolitan Passport Name/s ______Affiliation______DOB______particularly braised meats, conducive to the northern climate and rugged terrain. RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates, Inc. and cities. Princeton University, through its Office of the DUNHUANG You will be accompanied by Dora C.Y. Ching *11, Associate Director of Princeton’s Tang Alumni Affairs and Princeton Journeys, act only provides all Princeton Journeys participants with basic as agents for the various carriers for which tickets are medical, accident, and evacuation coverage under a group Passport Name/s ______Affiliation______DOB______Center for East Asian Art. Dr. Ching has been instrumental in the the international effort to provided and assumes no responsibility or liability in travel insurance policy. It is highly recommended that § The Silk Road Restaurant in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, you supplement this basic protection with your own understand how art and Buddhism began in this region more than 1,500 years ago. Learn aircraft, motor vehicle or other conveyance which may be additional coverage, as well as trip cancellation/inter- Address______City ______State ____ Zip ______Dunhuang serves a mouth-watering from her about the many ways Princeton is connected to Dunhuang and the pivotal role used either wholly or in part, in the performance of their ruption or baggage coverage. Information on additional duty to the passenger. Neither will they be responsible for insurance is available and will be mailed upon receipt of variety of local dishes. Enjoy the flavors Princeton scholars have played in accessing, cataloging, and housing archives of the cultural any act, error, or omission or for any injury, loss, accident, your reservation. treasure of the Mogao caves. delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by a reason Home/Office ______Cell ______of northwest China—beef noodles, fried of any defect in any vehicles, or through neglect or default Princeton University, through its Office of Alumni Space is limited on this Princeton exclusive, so contact the Princeton Journeys team now at of any company or person engaged in conveying the Affairs and Princeton Journeys, is pleased to provide this meat pie, shish kebab, and dumplings are just a few items that this expansive passenger, or for any hotel proprietor, hotel service or service of facilitating travel opportunities for its Alumni E-mail ______(609) 258-8686 or [email protected] to reserve you place. restaurant, or for any other person engaged in carrying out and Friends. The Office of Alumni Affairs strives to work menu has to offer. the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the with the best tour operators to make available interesting Optional Extensions: Chengde Pre-Tour Yangzi Post-Tour Huangshan Post-Tour event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or and enriching travel opportunities for the Princeton fami- XIAN With kind regards, well being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoev- ly. er, to alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may Please note that the University does not conduct tours, nor Accommodations: Single I need assistance in securing a roommate Double be made without penalty to the operators. The right is (I understand that if a roommate cannot be does it act as an agent for guests interested in tours. secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).) §Defachang lays claim to being the champion of the dumpling, and dinner here reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions Princeton Journeys acts as a facilitator with tour opera- warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers tors, with whom tour participants make arrangements for Bedding Request: One Bed Two Beds includes twenty kinds with unique fillings and flavors. § Chen Family Mansion as members for the tours. In such instances, full or equi- completing travel, and is pleased to act as a liaison Leslie Jennings Rowley S95 table amounts will be refunded. Refunds for unused carri- with tour operators should you have any questions or Restaurant, established by Mr. Chen who immigrated to Xian from Canton, offers Executive Manager, Princeton Journeys er tickets may be only in accordance with the regulations concerns that may arise before, during, or after your tour. Smoking Non-smoking of the carrier. CST 2064278-40. Registration as a seller of Princeton Journeys encourages you to familiarize yourself I/We understand that, by placing a deposit, I/we accept and are bound by the terms listed in a combination of traditional Shaanxi cuisine as well as southern Cantonese Office of Alumni Affairs, Princeton University travel does not constitute approval by the State of Califor- thoroughly with the tour operator’s cancellation and nia. All legal questions will be settled within the jurisdic- refund policies, and also to investigate available services the Term & Conditions section of this brochure. Cuisine. PRINCETON STUDY LEADER - DORA C.Y. CHING *11 tion of the County of San Francisco, California. such as trip cancellation insurance. The University is not VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that responsible for changes to trips or travel arrangements, or SHANGHAI Dora Ching, a specialist in Chinese painting and calligraphy with is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the for losses or additional expenses resulting from travel. Signature ______Date ______tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas. particular expertise in Chinese portraiture, has served as associate Itinerary is subject to modification. INSURANCE: As a service to its travelers, the Office of the § Xiajiayiyuan Restaurant is often cited as one of the city’s best choices for director of the Tang Center since 2002. Before and during her time Prices are current as of September 2015 and are subject Alumni Association of Princeton University automatically to change without notice Featuring Dora C.Y. Ching *11, Associate Director Signature ______Date ______Shanghai cuisine and delicate flavored dishes. § Ding Tai Feng Restaurant is at the Tang Center, she has been deeply engaged in book editing Princeton University’s P.Y. & Kinmay W. Tang Center for East Asian Art renowned for its delectable Shanghai dim sum. and publication, with more than a dozen books to her credit as co- Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______editor or managing editor. She is the author of numerous (Credit card payment is for deposit only. Balance must be paid by check) published book chapters and articles and has co-curated three Exp. Date ______CVV Code______The enjoyment of good food will major museum exhibitions. She also occasionally serves as a September 12–24, 2016 prove one of this tour's recurring lecturer at Princeton; her most recent course is "Dunhuang: Signature ______Date ______themes. However as not everyone may Buddhist Art and Culture along the Silk Road." Both her course Please fax or mail the Tour Reservation Form with deposit to: and her current project focus on the caves at Dunhuang and the Lo Archive of photographs, The Office of Alumni Affairs of Princeton University have an adventurous palate, we will taken at the site in 1943–44. The archive represents a unique, aesthetically refined, and John Maclean House, P.O. Box 291 Princeton, NJ 08542-0291 make every attempt to accommodate historically invaluable record of cave paintings and sculpture made over a thousand-year BEIJING • DUNHUANG • MOGAO & YULIN CAVES • XIAN • SHANGHAI Tel: 609-258-8686 • Fax: 609-258-5561• [email protected] special food requests. period from the 4th to the 14th centuries that will be published along with research essays into in a six-volume publication. TOUR COST TRAVEL IN CHINA * Rates are per person and do not include international air: The schedule will be demanding with moderate Main Tour, Adult, Double Occupancy $6,390 physical activity. Travel in China requires good physical condition and health (special needs Single Supplement $1,990 must be arranged for in advance and may result ABULOUS INING in additional costs), a spirit of adventure, a flexi- F D ICTURESQUE HINA ble attitude, and a sense of humor. The itinerary

Chengde Pre-Extension $1,390 Single Supplement $ 395 P C PAID Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines Experience the Delights of a Well-Crafted Tour is subject to change and modification. Every effort will be made to carry out the program as Postage U.S. Huangshan Post-Extension $2,100 Single Supplement $ 795 CA Oakland, planned, but alterations may still occur. Partici- 379 No. Permit Yangzi River Post-Extension $2,165 Single Supplement $ 895 pants should be aware that no refunds will be Standard Presorted China today produces some of the finest made as a result of unforeseen changes, modifica- tions, or delays. Roundtrip International Air is available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly cuisine in the world. Given the country’s TERMS & CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the terms at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected]. stratospheric economic rise and the and conditions mentioned in these sections. A contract has been entered into as soon as your Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and emergence of a fun-loving middle class, booking is received and accepted. To confirm the reservation, a deposit of $1000 per person is available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email [email protected]. special dining experience is prized in required. Credit card payment is accepted for the deposit only; Final balance must be paid by check. Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertain- Chinese society more than ever before. LASSICAL HINA HE UNHUANG AVES ment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • Chinese airport taxes for internal flights • All group air and ground AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based on C C & T D C transportation within China • Basic medical and evacuation insurance • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides • A good time in China means nothing if not “to eat well.” each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these China Advocates’ national tour director • Princeton Study Leader • Gratuities to national tour director, local guides, and policies before purchasing air. Neither China Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China's astounding Dear Princetonian, Advocates, Inc. nor Princeton University, through drivers on main tour its Office Alumni Affairs and Princeton Journeys, culinary traditions. As your tour passes through much of the country, you'll have is responsible for any penalties incurred due to air Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Airport transfers and porterage • Visa processing • Meals & Join Princeton Journeys, September 12–24, 2016, on an exploration of some of China’s most ample opportunity to discover each region's culinary specialty. The enjoyment of changes or cancellations. activities not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Extended Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature • magnificent sites, including the incomparable Mogao and Yulin Caves near Dunhuang. The CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until it Gratuities to national tour director, local guides and drivers on extensions "food as culture" will be part and parcel of your China experience. Here are just Mogao and Yulin caves feature hundreds of Buddhist cave-grottoes with an astonishing is received in writing by the Office of Alumni Affairs of Princeton University. Cancellation Princeton Journeys some of the fine eating establishments you will enjoy: number of brilliantly colored paintings and sculptures that cover the walls and ceilings. The penalties are based on the date of receipt of writ- For more information, please contact at 609-258-8686 ten notice are as follows: 91 or more days prior or by email at [email protected] artifacts in these caves are both rare and extraordinarily beautiful. to departure, a cancellation fee of $500 per BEIJING The Silk Road of China presents travelers with a visit to a region vastly different from the person is retained; 90-46 days prior to depar- ture, $1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior to Tour Reservation Form rest of the country. Begin by visiting the classical sites in Beijing, from the Ming dynasty's departure, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days prior to departure, no refund is made. Princeton Journeys: Classical China & The Dunhuang Caves § Dine at Duck de Chine, recognized as a premier location for the fabled Chinese Temple of Heaven to the riches of the National Museum. Then fly to Dunhuang for an in- September 12–24, 2016 Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals in their courtyard home in depth exploration at the Mogao Caves, the Dunhuang Research Academy, and the complex hotel and cruise ship room upgrades, tour exten- Enclosed is a deposit for $ ______($1000 per person) to hold ______place(s). Please environs. Take a side trip to the Yulin Caves, with their world-famous Buddhist scriptures, sions, and any special arrangements, are as fol- Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not be produced by five star kitchens. lows: 50-31 days prior to departure, 25% of make checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due June 14, 2016. statues, and wall murals, before moving on to Xian to meet Qinshihuang's famous terra-cotta cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to departure,

The Office of Alumni Affairs Affairs Alumni of Office The Princeton University Princeton John Maclean House, P.O. Box 291 Box P.O. House, Maclean John § And Xiaolongpu at the foot of the Great Wall showcases hearty foods, no refund is made. 08542-0291 Jersey• New Princeton, warriors. End the program in Shanghai, one of Asia’s fastest growing and cosmopolitan Passport Name/s ______Affiliation______DOB______particularly braised meats, conducive to the northern climate and rugged terrain. RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates, Inc. and cities. Princeton University, through its Office of the DUNHUANG You will be accompanied by Dora C.Y. Ching *11, Associate Director of Princeton’s Tang Alumni Affairs and Princeton Journeys, act only provides all Princeton Journeys participants with basic as agents for the various carriers for which tickets are medical, accident, and evacuation coverage under a group Passport Name/s ______Affiliation______DOB______Center for East Asian Art. Dr. Ching has been instrumental in the the international effort to provided and assumes no responsibility or liability in travel insurance policy. It is highly recommended that § The Silk Road Restaurant in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, you supplement this basic protection with your own understand how art and Buddhism began in this region more than 1,500 years ago. Learn aircraft, motor vehicle or other conveyance which may be additional coverage, as well as trip cancellation/inter- Address______City ______State ____ Zip ______Dunhuang serves a mouth-watering from her about the many ways Princeton is connected to Dunhuang and the pivotal role used either wholly or in part, in the performance of their ruption or baggage coverage. Information on additional duty to the passenger. Neither will they be responsible for insurance is available and will be mailed upon receipt of variety of local dishes. Enjoy the flavors Princeton scholars have played in accessing, cataloging, and housing archives of the cultural any act, error, or omission or for any injury, loss, accident, your reservation. treasure of the Mogao caves. delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by a reason Home/Office ______Cell ______of northwest China—beef noodles, fried of any defect in any vehicles, or through neglect or default Princeton University, through its Office of Alumni Space is limited on this Princeton exclusive, so contact the Princeton Journeys team now at of any company or person engaged in conveying the Affairs and Princeton Journeys, is pleased to provide this meat pie, shish kebab, and dumplings are just a few items that this expansive passenger, or for any hotel proprietor, hotel service or service of facilitating travel opportunities for its Alumni E-mail ______(609) 258-8686 or [email protected] to reserve you place. restaurant, or for any other person engaged in carrying out and Friends. The Office of Alumni Affairs strives to work menu has to offer. the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the with the best tour operators to make available interesting Optional Extensions: Chengde Pre-Tour Yangzi Post-Tour Huangshan Post-Tour event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or and enriching travel opportunities for the Princeton fami- XIAN With kind regards, well being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoev- ly. er, to alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may Please note that the University does not conduct tours, nor Accommodations: Single I need assistance in securing a roommate Double be made without penalty to the operators. The right is (I understand that if a roommate cannot be does it act as an agent for guests interested in tours. secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).) §Defachang lays claim to being the champion of the dumpling, and dinner here reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions Princeton Journeys acts as a facilitator with tour opera- warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers tors, with whom tour participants make arrangements for Bedding Request: One Bed Two Beds includes twenty kinds with unique fillings and flavors. § Chen Family Mansion as members for the tours. In such instances, full or equi- completing travel, and is pleased to act as a liaison Leslie Jennings Rowley S95 table amounts will be refunded. Refunds for unused carri- with tour operators should you have any questions or Restaurant, established by Mr. Chen who immigrated to Xian from Canton, offers Executive Manager, Princeton Journeys er tickets may be only in accordance with the regulations concerns that may arise before, during, or after your tour. Smoking Non-smoking of the carrier. CST 2064278-40. Registration as a seller of Princeton Journeys encourages you to familiarize yourself I/We understand that, by placing a deposit, I/we accept and are bound by the terms listed in a combination of traditional Shaanxi cuisine as well as southern Cantonese Office of Alumni Affairs, Princeton University travel does not constitute approval by the State of Califor- thoroughly with the tour operator’s cancellation and nia. All legal questions will be settled within the jurisdic- refund policies, and also to investigate available services the Term & Conditions section of this brochure. Cuisine. PRINCETON STUDY LEADER - DORA C.Y. CHING *11 tion of the County of San Francisco, California. such as trip cancellation insurance. The University is not VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that responsible for changes to trips or travel arrangements, or SHANGHAI Dora Ching, a specialist in Chinese painting and calligraphy with is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the for losses or additional expenses resulting from travel. Signature ______Date ______tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas. particular expertise in Chinese portraiture, has served as associate Itinerary is subject to modification. INSURANCE: As a service to its travelers, the Office of the § Xiajiayiyuan Restaurant is often cited as one of the city’s best choices for director of the Tang Center since 2002. Before and during her time Prices are current as of September 2015 and are subject Alumni Association of Princeton University automatically to change without notice Featuring Dora C.Y. Ching *11, Associate Director Signature ______Date ______Shanghai cuisine and delicate flavored dishes. § Ding Tai Feng Restaurant is at the Tang Center, she has been deeply engaged in book editing Princeton University’s P.Y. & Kinmay W. Tang Center for East Asian Art renowned for its delectable Shanghai dim sum. and publication, with more than a dozen books to her credit as co- Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______editor or managing editor. She is the author of numerous (Credit card payment is for deposit only. Balance must be paid by check) published book chapters and articles and has co-curated three Exp. Date ______CVV Code______The enjoyment of good food will major museum exhibitions. She also occasionally serves as a September 12–24, 2016 prove one of this tour's recurring lecturer at Princeton; her most recent course is "Dunhuang: Signature ______Date ______themes. However as not everyone may Buddhist Art and Culture along the Silk Road." Both her course Please fax or mail the Tour Reservation Form with deposit to: and her current project focus on the caves at Dunhuang and the Lo Archive of photographs, The Office of Alumni Affairs of Princeton University have an adventurous palate, we will taken at the site in 1943–44. The archive represents a unique, aesthetically refined, and John Maclean House, P.O. Box 291 Princeton, NJ 08542-0291 make every attempt to accommodate historically invaluable record of cave paintings and sculpture made over a thousand-year BEIJING • DUNHUANG • MOGAO & YULIN CAVES • XIAN • SHANGHAI Tel: 609-258-8686 • Fax: 609-258-5561• [email protected] special food requests. period from the 4th to the 14th centuries that will be published along with research essays into in a six-volume publication. TOUR COST TRAVEL IN CHINA * Rates are per person and do not include international air: The schedule will be demanding with moderate Main Tour, Adult, Double Occupancy $6,390 physical activity. Travel in China requires good physical condition and health (special needs Single Supplement $1,990 must be arranged for in advance and may result ABULOUS INING in additional costs), a spirit of adventure, a flexi- F D ICTURESQUE HINA ble attitude, and a sense of humor. The itinerary

Chengde Pre-Extension $1,390 Single Supplement $ 395 P C PAID Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines Experience the Delights of a Well-Crafted Tour is subject to change and modification. Every effort will be made to carry out the program as Postage U.S. Huangshan Post-Extension $2,100 Single Supplement $ 795 CA Oakland, planned, but alterations may still occur. Partici- 379 No. Permit Yangzi River Post-Extension $2,165 Single Supplement $ 895 pants should be aware that no refunds will be Standard Presorted China today produces some of the finest made as a result of unforeseen changes, modifica- tions, or delays. Roundtrip International Air is available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly cuisine in the world. Given the country’s TERMS & CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the terms at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected]. stratospheric economic rise and the and conditions mentioned in these sections. A contract has been entered into as soon as your Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and emergence of a fun-loving middle class, booking is received and accepted. To confirm the reservation, a deposit of $1000 per person is available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email [email protected]. special dining experience is prized in required. Credit card payment is accepted for the deposit only; Final balance must be paid by check. Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertain- Chinese society more than ever before. LASSICAL HINA HE UNHUANG AVES ment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • Chinese airport taxes for internal flights • All group air and ground AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based on C C & T D C transportation within China • Basic medical and evacuation insurance • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides • A good time in China means nothing if not “to eat well.” each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these China Advocates’ national tour director • Princeton Study Leader • Gratuities to national tour director, local guides, and policies before purchasing air. Neither China Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China's astounding Dear Princetonian, Advocates, Inc. nor Princeton University, through drivers on main tour its Office Alumni Affairs and Princeton Journeys, culinary traditions. As your tour passes through much of the country, you'll have is responsible for any penalties incurred due to air Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Airport transfers and porterage • Visa processing • Meals & Join Princeton Journeys, September 12–24, 2016, on an exploration of some of China’s most ample opportunity to discover each region's culinary specialty. The enjoyment of changes or cancellations. activities not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Extended Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature • magnificent sites, including the incomparable Mogao and Yulin Caves near Dunhuang. The CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until it Gratuities to national tour director, local guides and drivers on extensions "food as culture" will be part and parcel of your China experience. Here are just Mogao and Yulin caves feature hundreds of Buddhist cave-grottoes with an astonishing is received in writing by the Office of Alumni Affairs of Princeton University. Cancellation Princeton Journeys some of the fine eating establishments you will enjoy: number of brilliantly colored paintings and sculptures that cover the walls and ceilings. The penalties are based on the date of receipt of writ- For more information, please contact at 609-258-8686 ten notice are as follows: 91 or more days prior or by email at [email protected] artifacts in these caves are both rare and extraordinarily beautiful. to departure, a cancellation fee of $500 per BEIJING The Silk Road of China presents travelers with a visit to a region vastly different from the person is retained; 90-46 days prior to depar- ture, $1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior to Tour Reservation Form rest of the country. Begin by visiting the classical sites in Beijing, from the Ming dynasty's departure, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days prior to departure, no refund is made. Princeton Journeys: Classical China & The Dunhuang Caves § Dine at Duck de Chine, recognized as a premier location for the fabled Chinese Temple of Heaven to the riches of the National Museum. Then fly to Dunhuang for an in- September 12–24, 2016 Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals in their courtyard home in depth exploration at the Mogao Caves, the Dunhuang Research Academy, and the complex hotel and cruise ship room upgrades, tour exten- Enclosed is a deposit for $ ______($1000 per person) to hold ______place(s). Please environs. Take a side trip to the Yulin Caves, with their world-famous Buddhist scriptures, sions, and any special arrangements, are as fol- Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not be produced by five star kitchens. lows: 50-31 days prior to departure, 25% of make checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due June 14, 2016. statues, and wall murals, before moving on to Xian to meet Qinshihuang's famous terra-cotta cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to departure,

The Office of Alumni Affairs Affairs Alumni of Office The Princeton University Princeton John Maclean House, P.O. Box 291 Box P.O. House, Maclean John § And Xiaolongpu at the foot of the Great Wall showcases hearty foods, no refund is made. 08542-0291 Jersey• New Princeton, warriors. End the program in Shanghai, one of Asia’s fastest growing and cosmopolitan Passport Name/s ______Affiliation______DOB______particularly braised meats, conducive to the northern climate and rugged terrain. RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates, Inc. and cities. Princeton University, through its Office of the DUNHUANG You will be accompanied by Dora C.Y. Ching *11, Associate Director of Princeton’s Tang Alumni Affairs and Princeton Journeys, act only provides all Princeton Journeys participants with basic as agents for the various carriers for which tickets are medical, accident, and evacuation coverage under a group Passport Name/s ______Affiliation______DOB______Center for East Asian Art. Dr. Ching has been instrumental in the the international effort to provided and assumes no responsibility or liability in travel insurance policy. It is highly recommended that § The Silk Road Restaurant in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, you supplement this basic protection with your own understand how art and Buddhism began in this region more than 1,500 years ago. Learn aircraft, motor vehicle or other conveyance which may be additional coverage, as well as trip cancellation/inter- Address______City ______State ____ Zip ______Dunhuang serves a mouth-watering from her about the many ways Princeton is connected to Dunhuang and the pivotal role used either wholly or in part, in the performance of their ruption or baggage coverage. Information on additional duty to the passenger. Neither will they be responsible for insurance is available and will be mailed upon receipt of variety of local dishes. Enjoy the flavors Princeton scholars have played in accessing, cataloging, and housing archives of the cultural any act, error, or omission or for any injury, loss, accident, your reservation. treasure of the Mogao caves. delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by a reason Home/Office ______Cell ______of northwest China—beef noodles, fried of any defect in any vehicles, or through neglect or default Princeton University, through its Office of Alumni Space is limited on this Princeton exclusive, so contact the Princeton Journeys team now at of any company or person engaged in conveying the Affairs and Princeton Journeys, is pleased to provide this meat pie, shish kebab, and dumplings are just a few items that this expansive passenger, or for any hotel proprietor, hotel service or service of facilitating travel opportunities for its Alumni E-mail ______(609) 258-8686 or [email protected] to reserve you place. restaurant, or for any other person engaged in carrying out and Friends. The Office of Alumni Affairs strives to work menu has to offer. the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the with the best tour operators to make available interesting Optional Extensions: Chengde Pre-Tour Yangzi Post-Tour Huangshan Post-Tour event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or and enriching travel opportunities for the Princeton fami- XIAN With kind regards, well being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoev- ly. er, to alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may Please note that the University does not conduct tours, nor Accommodations: Single I need assistance in securing a roommate Double be made without penalty to the operators. The right is (I understand that if a roommate cannot be does it act as an agent for guests interested in tours. secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).) §Defachang lays claim to being the champion of the dumpling, and dinner here reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions Princeton Journeys acts as a facilitator with tour opera- warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers tors, with whom tour participants make arrangements for Bedding Request: One Bed Two Beds includes twenty kinds with unique fillings and flavors. § Chen Family Mansion as members for the tours. In such instances, full or equi- completing travel, and is pleased to act as a liaison Leslie Jennings Rowley S95 table amounts will be refunded. Refunds for unused carri- with tour operators should you have any questions or Restaurant, established by Mr. Chen who immigrated to Xian from Canton, offers Executive Manager, Princeton Journeys er tickets may be only in accordance with the regulations concerns that may arise before, during, or after your tour. Smoking Non-smoking of the carrier. CST 2064278-40. Registration as a seller of Princeton Journeys encourages you to familiarize yourself I/We understand that, by placing a deposit, I/we accept and are bound by the terms listed in a combination of traditional Shaanxi cuisine as well as southern Cantonese Office of Alumni Affairs, Princeton University travel does not constitute approval by the State of Califor- thoroughly with the tour operator’s cancellation and nia. All legal questions will be settled within the jurisdic- refund policies, and also to investigate available services the Term & Conditions section of this brochure. Cuisine. PRINCETON STUDY LEADER - DORA C.Y. CHING *11 tion of the County of San Francisco, California. such as trip cancellation insurance. The University is not VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that responsible for changes to trips or travel arrangements, or SHANGHAI Dora Ching, a specialist in Chinese painting and calligraphy with is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the for losses or additional expenses resulting from travel. Signature ______Date ______tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas. particular expertise in Chinese portraiture, has served as associate Itinerary is subject to modification. INSURANCE: As a service to its travelers, the Office of the § Xiajiayiyuan Restaurant is often cited as one of the city’s best choices for director of the Tang Center since 2002. Before and during her time Prices are current as of September 2015 and are subject Alumni Association of Princeton University automatically to change without notice Featuring Dora C.Y. Ching *11, Associate Director Signature ______Date ______Shanghai cuisine and delicate flavored dishes. § Ding Tai Feng Restaurant is at the Tang Center, she has been deeply engaged in book editing Princeton University’s P.Y. & Kinmay W. Tang Center for East Asian Art renowned for its delectable Shanghai dim sum. and publication, with more than a dozen books to her credit as co- Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______editor or managing editor. She is the author of numerous (Credit card payment is for deposit only. Balance must be paid by check) published book chapters and articles and has co-curated three Exp. Date ______CVV Code______The enjoyment of good food will major museum exhibitions. She also occasionally serves as a September 12–24, 2016 prove one of this tour's recurring lecturer at Princeton; her most recent course is "Dunhuang: Signature ______Date ______themes. However as not everyone may Buddhist Art and Culture along the Silk Road." Both her course Please fax or mail the Tour Reservation Form with deposit to: and her current project focus on the caves at Dunhuang and the Lo Archive of photographs, The Office of Alumni Affairs of Princeton University have an adventurous palate, we will taken at the site in 1943–44. The archive represents a unique, aesthetically refined, and John Maclean House, P.O. Box 291 Princeton, NJ 08542-0291 make every attempt to accommodate historically invaluable record of cave paintings and sculpture made over a thousand-year BEIJING • DUNHUANG • MOGAO & YULIN CAVES • XIAN • SHANGHAI Tel: 609-258-8686 • Fax: 609-258-5561• [email protected] special food requests. period from the 4th to the 14th centuries that will be published along with research essays into in a six-volume publication. PRE-TOUR EXTENSION POST-TOUR EXTENSIONS Arrive before the main tour begins to relax, get settled, and take in the Stay in China Awhile Longer architecture and gardens of this nexus of imperial design.

HENGDE MPERIAL ESORT C I R T HREE G ORGES A LONG September 9–13, 2016 * T HE M IGHTY Y ANGZI R IVER

*dates include 2 days of international travel September 24–28, 2016

Spend three days experiencing Temple of Heaven in Beijing Crescent Moon Lake in Dunhuang Terracotta Warriors in Xian Fly from Shanghai to the grandeur of the Qing Chongqing, the great interior Imperial Resort at Chengde, a Young Monk September 17 • Yardang National about recent excavations and the Quarter where you’ll find traditional Market Street with boutique shops, city of China. Visit the pandas two hour drive north of Beijing. CLASSICAL CHINA & THE DUNHUANG CAVES Park–Jade Gate Pass–Hecang Fortress ongoing effort at cultural preservation. Chinese Muslim cuisine and colorful galleries and cafés. The evening is free at the Chongqing Zoo in their A UNESCO World Heritage Site ITINERARY After breakfast drive to Yardang A sunset camel ride over the sand shops and merchants. Chinese Muslim for independent adventures. (b) expansive natural enclosure. with a history of more than 300 National Park. Yardang is a geological dunes at Crescent Moon Lake caps the culture traces its heritage from the • Accommodations at the Portman Ritz- If time allows, enjoy the lively years, this is one of the great rock ridge formed by endless years of day. (b,l,d) flourishing Silk Road culture of the Carlton near the famous Nanjing Road (2 art scene at the Chongqing Art cultural landmarks of China. wind and water erosion. The word Tang dynasty. The evening is free for nights) September 12–13 • U.S.– Beijing displays some of the finest art and Galleries. The garden complex includes Yardang is of Turkic origin, meaning September 19 • Yulin Caves individual pursuits. (b,l) Depart U.S. on flights to Beijing. Cross antiquities of China. Board the Century Legend imperial halls, southern-style “steep bank.” In the afternoon, tour The Yulin Caves are a Buddhist cave • Accommodations at the Hilton Hotel in September 23 • Shanghai the international dateline and arrive in Explore Beijing’s picturesque Houhai and travel downstream lake gardens, Mongolian yurts, Yumenguan (Jade Gate Pass), a strategic temple site that takes its name from the the heart of downtown (2 nights) This morning visit the People’s Park China the next day. Transfer to the Hilton district, where well-preserved courtyard through the spectacular Three and a wooded hillside with military pass on the ancient Silk Road. elm trees lining the Yulin River, which and observe or participate in locals’ taiji Wangfujing, located in the heart of homes and narrow hutong alleys border Gorges. Along the way, numerous pavilions. Beyond the The name of the wall was was derived flows through the site and separates the September 21 • Xian exercises. Then wander among the disembark to enjoy activities M AGNIFICENT H UANGSHAN & Beijing. (meals aloft) tree-lined lakes. Tour the district by Yanyu Pavilion palace many Buddhist temples from the jade two cliffs from A second day in Xian begins with a wonderful collections of the Shanghai onshore. A NCIENT H UIZHOU C ULTURE • Accommodations at the Hilton Wangfujing “pedicab” for a closer and more were built, each one being transported which the caves viewing of the extraordinary 2,300- Museum, including its world-class Visit a relocated village and in historic downtown (3 nights) engaging experience of traditional September 24–28, 2016 architecturally unique, of which through this pass have been year-old terracotta warriors in the tomb displays of Chinese bronzes, jade, see the breathtaking Lesser Chinese life. Divide into small groups five remain. to central China. excavated. The 42 of China’s first emperor, Qinshihuang. pottery, ceramics, paintings, and Gorge, Danninghe. September 14 • Beijing and enjoy lunch at a local family’s home. Tour nearby caves house some The warriors still stand on the original calligraphy. Experience the spectacular After breakfast, begin your China In the afternoon, tour the Great Wall of Take a one-hour flight from Hecang Fortress, 250 statues and site, where they were discovered by Tour Yuyuan Gardens, which is Three Gorges Dam at Travel Dates for Chengde Extension exploration with a welcome orientation. China. Encounter this extraordinary Shanghai and explore Anhui September 09 • Depart the U.S. for Beijing once a vital supply 4,200 square meters farmers in 1974. designed in six unique parts, making Sandouping, the largest in the September 10 • Arrive Beijing Then set off for the Forbidden City, the rampart at Mutianyu, a rugged section of province and its idyllic landscape depot for the of wall paintings, In the afternoon visit the Wild Goose the garden seem much larger than it world. Disembark at Yichang September 11 • Beijing to Chengde abiding symbol of imperial China. Truly the wall that offers easy access by foot or of rice paddies, Ming and Qing September 12 • Chengde Chinese military. dating from the Pagoda, where the ancient Buddhist really is. The gardens have one of the and fly to Shanghai. September 13 • Chengde to Beijing one of the great achievements of cable car. dynasty villages, and dynastic (main tour participants arrive today) Later visit 2,000- Tang Dynasty to sutras from Tang dynasty (618–907AD) best Ming rockeries, and wending civilization, its construction employed The Great Wall presents a visual Travel Dates for the Yangzi River Extension market center. Discover traditional year-old remains the Yuan Dynasty are kept. The famous monk Xuanzang along the zigzag bridge to Huxingting September 24 • Shanghai, Fly to Chongqing (emabark) Accommodations: 1 night Hilton Wangfujing hundreds of thousands of workers experience that dramatically exceeds September 25 • Yangzi Cruise Anhui life in Hong and Xidi vil- (Beijing), 2 nights Qiwanglou Resort (Chengde) of the Han (7th to 14th traveled to India and brought back a Teahouse is a delight. between 1406 and 1420. Marvel at its visitors’ expectations. Construction of a September 26 • Yangzi Cruise lages. Dynasty Great centuries). In 1961, great number of Buddhist sutras. He Savor Shanghai Dim Sum at September 27 • Yichang (disembark). fly to Shanghai expansive architecture, magnificent few miles of the wall on such jagged September 28 • Shanghai to U.S. (depart anytime) Then, visit the crown jewel of Wall. Return to the site was among toiled for years translating and lunchtime. In the afternoon, tour the imperial gardens, and many museums of peaks seems near miraculous, and the the region, the Huang Mountains. Dunhuang for dinner. (b,l,d) the first to be designated for protection organizing the scriptures at the temple. Pudong economic district and ride the Accommodations: 3 nights aboard Century Cruises, 1 Jinshan Tower Chinese antiquities and treasures. rampart stretches for 3,700 miles and night Portman-Ritz Carlton (Shanghai) The beauty of the granite as a major national historical and The day concludes with a dumpling elevator to the top of the highest In the afternoon, explore the Temple of passes through 16 provinces. precipices towering above the September 18 • Mogao Caves cultural site. In 2008, the Yulin Grottoes banquet at Defachang Dumpling building in Asia—the World Financial Heaven, one of the finest creations of the Evening is free with dinner on one’s morning valley fog has inspired The Mogao Caves are cut into steep were submitted for inscription on the restaurant with a feast of over 20 kinds Tower—for a bird’s-eye view of the old Ming dynasty. This evening, savor the own. (b,l) Chinese artists for centuries. On cliffs along a riverbed, providing a UNESCO World Heritage List as part of of Chinese dumplings, a Xian specialty. and new Shanghai by the Huangpu imperial city’s most famous delicacy, foot and by cable car, explore the perfect location for the thousands of the Chinese Section of the Silk Road. (b,l,d) River. Peking duck, at the elegant Duck de September 16 • Dunhuang Yellow Mountains’ fabled views. Buddhist murals and statuary. An old (b,l,d) In the evening, the journey comes to Chine Restaurant. (b,l,d) Fly to Dunhuang in the morning. inscription records that the first cave September 22 • Shanghai a memorable close with a farewell Dunhuang is one of the world’s great ______was created in 366 CE, and in 1987 September 20 • Xian Take a morning flight to Shanghai. banquet at Xijiahuayuan Restaurant Included meals indicated each day as Breakfast (b), repositories of religious art and provides Lunch (l), and Dinner (d). UNESCO listed the Mogao Caves as a This morning, fly to the ancient Tang What strikes everyone about Shanghai featuring fine Shanghai cuisine. (b,l,d) Travel Dates for Huangshan Extension ______an excellent window onto ancient life World Heritage Site. Wander through a dynasty capital of Xian, formerly is its vitality. Nothing restrains September 24 • Shanghai, fly to Tunxi along the Silk Road. Visit the Dunhuang September 25 • Tunxi and Huizhou Villages succession of grottoes, marveling at the known as Chang’an. Shanghai in its immense ambition to September 24 • Shanghai - U.S. September 26 • Huangshan September 15 • Beijing Museum, with its fine collection of interiors of caves containing painted In the afternoon, enjoy a curatorial achieve world-class status. After breakfast, transfer to the September 27 • Huangshan to Tunxi, train to Shanhai After breakfast, visit the newly antiquities from the ancient caves in September 28 • Shanghai to U.S. (depart anytime) and stucco Buddhas and bodhisattvas tour of the Shaanxi History Museum Transfer to the hotel for independent Shanghai airport for flights home. renovated National Museum by Dunhuang area. (b,l,d) Accomodations: 2 nights Crowne Plaza (Tunxi), 1 night dating from the 4th through the 14th and its artifacts spanning many lunch and a rest before enjoying an Arrive in the U.S. on the same day. (b, Xihai Hotel (Huangshan), 1 night Portman-Ritz Carlton Tiananmen Square. With the largest • Accommodations at Silk Road Dunhuang century. Meet with a scholar from the dynasties. afternoon tour of the historic French meals aloft) (Shanghai) exhibit space in the world, the museum Hotel near Mingsha Hill & Dunes (4 nights) Dunhuang Research Academy to learn Explore Xian’s charming Muslim Concession and a walk along Taikang

Pule Temple PRE-TOUR EXTENSION POST-TOUR EXTENSIONS Arrive before the main tour begins to relax, get settled, and take in the Stay in China Awhile Longer architecture and gardens of this nexus of imperial design.

HENGDE MPERIAL ESORT C I R T HREE G ORGES A LONG September 9–13, 2016 * T HE M IGHTY Y ANGZI R IVER

*dates include 2 days of international travel September 24–28, 2016

Spend three days experiencing Temple of Heaven in Beijing Crescent Moon Lake in Dunhuang Terracotta Warriors in Xian Fly from Shanghai to the grandeur of the Qing Chongqing, the great interior Imperial Resort at Chengde, a Young Monk September 17 • Yardang National about recent excavations and the Quarter where you’ll find traditional Market Street with boutique shops, city of China. Visit the pandas two hour drive north of Beijing. CLASSICAL CHINA & THE DUNHUANG CAVES Park–Jade Gate Pass–Hecang Fortress ongoing effort at cultural preservation. Chinese Muslim cuisine and colorful galleries and cafés. The evening is free at the Chongqing Zoo in their A UNESCO World Heritage Site ITINERARY After breakfast drive to Yardang A sunset camel ride over the sand shops and merchants. Chinese Muslim for independent adventures. (b) expansive natural enclosure. with a history of more than 300 National Park. Yardang is a geological dunes at Crescent Moon Lake caps the culture traces its heritage from the • Accommodations at the Portman Ritz- If time allows, enjoy the lively years, this is one of the great rock ridge formed by endless years of day. (b,l,d) flourishing Silk Road culture of the Carlton near the famous Nanjing Road (2 art scene at the Chongqing Art cultural landmarks of China. wind and water erosion. The word Tang dynasty. The evening is free for nights) September 12–13 • U.S.– Beijing displays some of the finest art and Galleries. The garden complex includes Yardang is of Turkic origin, meaning September 19 • Yulin Caves individual pursuits. (b,l) Depart U.S. on flights to Beijing. Cross antiquities of China. Board the Century Legend imperial halls, southern-style “steep bank.” In the afternoon, tour The Yulin Caves are a Buddhist cave • Accommodations at the Hilton Hotel in September 23 • Shanghai the international dateline and arrive in Explore Beijing’s picturesque Houhai and travel downstream lake gardens, Mongolian yurts, Yumenguan (Jade Gate Pass), a strategic temple site that takes its name from the the heart of downtown (2 nights) This morning visit the People’s Park China the next day. Transfer to the Hilton district, where well-preserved courtyard through the spectacular Three and a wooded hillside with military pass on the ancient Silk Road. elm trees lining the Yulin River, which and observe or participate in locals’ taiji Wangfujing, located in the heart of homes and narrow hutong alleys border Gorges. Along the way, numerous pavilions. Beyond the The name of the wall was was derived flows through the site and separates the September 21 • Xian exercises. Then wander among the disembark to enjoy activities M AGNIFICENT H UANGSHAN & Beijing. (meals aloft) tree-lined lakes. Tour the district by Yanyu Pavilion palace many Buddhist temples from the jade two cliffs from A second day in Xian begins with a wonderful collections of the Shanghai onshore. A NCIENT H UIZHOU C ULTURE • Accommodations at the Hilton Wangfujing “pedicab” for a closer and more were built, each one being transported which the caves viewing of the extraordinary 2,300- Museum, including its world-class Visit a relocated village and in historic downtown (3 nights) engaging experience of traditional September 24–28, 2016 architecturally unique, of which through this pass have been year-old terracotta warriors in the tomb displays of Chinese bronzes, jade, see the breathtaking Lesser Chinese life. Divide into small groups five remain. to central China. excavated. The 42 of China’s first emperor, Qinshihuang. pottery, ceramics, paintings, and Gorge, Danninghe. September 14 • Beijing and enjoy lunch at a local family’s home. Tour nearby caves house some The warriors still stand on the original calligraphy. Experience the spectacular After breakfast, begin your China In the afternoon, tour the Great Wall of Take a one-hour flight from Hecang Fortress, 250 statues and site, where they were discovered by Tour Yuyuan Gardens, which is Three Gorges Dam at Travel Dates for Chengde Extension exploration with a welcome orientation. China. Encounter this extraordinary Shanghai and explore Anhui September 09 • Depart the U.S. for Beijing once a vital supply 4,200 square meters farmers in 1974. designed in six unique parts, making Sandouping, the largest in the September 10 • Arrive Beijing Then set off for the Forbidden City, the rampart at Mutianyu, a rugged section of province and its idyllic landscape depot for the of wall paintings, In the afternoon visit the Wild Goose the garden seem much larger than it world. Disembark at Yichang September 11 • Beijing to Chengde abiding symbol of imperial China. Truly the wall that offers easy access by foot or of rice paddies, Ming and Qing September 12 • Chengde Chinese military. dating from the Pagoda, where the ancient Buddhist really is. The gardens have one of the and fly to Shanghai. September 13 • Chengde to Beijing one of the great achievements of cable car. dynasty villages, and dynastic (main tour participants arrive today) Later visit 2,000- Tang Dynasty to sutras from Tang dynasty (618–907AD) best Ming rockeries, and wending civilization, its construction employed The Great Wall presents a visual Travel Dates for the Yangzi River Extension market center. Discover traditional year-old remains the Yuan Dynasty are kept. The famous monk Xuanzang along the zigzag bridge to Huxingting September 24 • Shanghai, Fly to Chongqing (emabark) Accommodations: 1 night Hilton Wangfujing hundreds of thousands of workers experience that dramatically exceeds September 25 • Yangzi Cruise Anhui life in Hong and Xidi vil- (Beijing), 2 nights Qiwanglou Resort (Chengde) of the Han (7th to 14th traveled to India and brought back a Teahouse is a delight. between 1406 and 1420. Marvel at its visitors’ expectations. Construction of a September 26 • Yangzi Cruise lages. Dynasty Great centuries). In 1961, great number of Buddhist sutras. He Savor Shanghai Dim Sum at September 27 • Yichang (disembark). fly to Shanghai expansive architecture, magnificent few miles of the wall on such jagged September 28 • Shanghai to U.S. (depart anytime) Then, visit the crown jewel of Wall. Return to the site was among toiled for years translating and lunchtime. In the afternoon, tour the imperial gardens, and many museums of peaks seems near miraculous, and the the region, the Huang Mountains. Dunhuang for dinner. (b,l,d) the first to be designated for protection organizing the scriptures at the temple. Pudong economic district and ride the Accommodations: 3 nights aboard Century Cruises, 1 Jinshan Tower Chinese antiquities and treasures. rampart stretches for 3,700 miles and night Portman-Ritz Carlton (Shanghai) The beauty of the granite as a major national historical and The day concludes with a dumpling elevator to the top of the highest In the afternoon, explore the Temple of passes through 16 provinces. precipices towering above the September 18 • Mogao Caves cultural site. In 2008, the Yulin Grottoes banquet at Defachang Dumpling building in Asia—the World Financial Heaven, one of the finest creations of the Evening is free with dinner on one’s morning valley fog has inspired The Mogao Caves are cut into steep were submitted for inscription on the restaurant with a feast of over 20 kinds Tower—for a bird’s-eye view of the old Ming dynasty. This evening, savor the own. (b,l) Chinese artists for centuries. On cliffs along a riverbed, providing a UNESCO World Heritage List as part of of Chinese dumplings, a Xian specialty. and new Shanghai by the Huangpu imperial city’s most famous delicacy, foot and by cable car, explore the perfect location for the thousands of the Chinese Section of the Silk Road. (b,l,d) River. Peking duck, at the elegant Duck de September 16 • Dunhuang Yellow Mountains’ fabled views. Buddhist murals and statuary. An old (b,l,d) In the evening, the journey comes to Chine Restaurant. (b,l,d) Fly to Dunhuang in the morning. inscription records that the first cave September 22 • Shanghai a memorable close with a farewell Dunhuang is one of the world’s great ______was created in 366 CE, and in 1987 September 20 • Xian Take a morning flight to Shanghai. banquet at Xijiahuayuan Restaurant Included meals indicated each day as Breakfast (b), repositories of religious art and provides Lunch (l), and Dinner (d). UNESCO listed the Mogao Caves as a This morning, fly to the ancient Tang What strikes everyone about Shanghai featuring fine Shanghai cuisine. (b,l,d) Travel Dates for Huangshan Extension ______an excellent window onto ancient life World Heritage Site. Wander through a dynasty capital of Xian, formerly is its vitality. Nothing restrains September 24 • Shanghai, fly to Tunxi along the Silk Road. Visit the Dunhuang September 25 • Tunxi and Huizhou Villages succession of grottoes, marveling at the known as Chang’an. Shanghai in its immense ambition to September 24 • Shanghai - U.S. September 26 • Huangshan September 15 • Beijing Museum, with its fine collection of interiors of caves containing painted In the afternoon, enjoy a curatorial achieve world-class status. After breakfast, transfer to the September 27 • Huangshan to Tunxi, train to Shanhai After breakfast, visit the newly antiquities from the ancient caves in September 28 • Shanghai to U.S. (depart anytime) and stucco Buddhas and bodhisattvas tour of the Shaanxi History Museum Transfer to the hotel for independent Shanghai airport for flights home. renovated National Museum by Dunhuang area. (b,l,d) Accomodations: 2 nights Crowne Plaza (Tunxi), 1 night dating from the 4th through the 14th and its artifacts spanning many lunch and a rest before enjoying an Arrive in the U.S. on the same day. (b, Xihai Hotel (Huangshan), 1 night Portman-Ritz Carlton Tiananmen Square. With the largest • Accommodations at Silk Road Dunhuang century. Meet with a scholar from the dynasties. afternoon tour of the historic French meals aloft) (Shanghai) exhibit space in the world, the museum Hotel near Mingsha Hill & Dunes (4 nights) Dunhuang Research Academy to learn Explore Xian’s charming Muslim Concession and a walk along Taikang

Pule Temple PRE-TOUR EXTENSION POST-TOUR EXTENSIONS Arrive before the main tour begins to relax, get settled, and take in the Stay in China Awhile Longer architecture and gardens of this nexus of imperial design.

HENGDE MPERIAL ESORT C I R T HREE G ORGES A LONG September 9–13, 2016 * T HE M IGHTY Y ANGZI R IVER

*dates include 2 days of international travel September 24–28, 2016

Spend three days experiencing Temple of Heaven in Beijing Crescent Moon Lake in Dunhuang Terracotta Warriors in Xian Fly from Shanghai to the grandeur of the Qing Chongqing, the great interior Imperial Resort at Chengde, a Young Monk September 17 • Yardang National about recent excavations and the Quarter where you’ll find traditional Market Street with boutique shops, city of China. Visit the pandas two hour drive north of Beijing. CLASSICAL CHINA & THE DUNHUANG CAVES Park–Jade Gate Pass–Hecang Fortress ongoing effort at cultural preservation. Chinese Muslim cuisine and colorful galleries and cafés. The evening is free at the Chongqing Zoo in their A UNESCO World Heritage Site ITINERARY After breakfast drive to Yardang A sunset camel ride over the sand shops and merchants. Chinese Muslim for independent adventures. (b) expansive natural enclosure. with a history of more than 300 National Park. Yardang is a geological dunes at Crescent Moon Lake caps the culture traces its heritage from the • Accommodations at the Portman Ritz- If time allows, enjoy the lively years, this is one of the great rock ridge formed by endless years of day. (b,l,d) flourishing Silk Road culture of the Carlton near the famous Nanjing Road (2 art scene at the Chongqing Art cultural landmarks of China. wind and water erosion. The word Tang dynasty. The evening is free for nights) September 12–13 • U.S.– Beijing displays some of the finest art and Galleries. The garden complex includes Yardang is of Turkic origin, meaning September 19 • Yulin Caves individual pursuits. (b,l) Depart U.S. on flights to Beijing. Cross antiquities of China. Board the Century Legend imperial halls, southern-style “steep bank.” In the afternoon, tour The Yulin Caves are a Buddhist cave • Accommodations at the Hilton Hotel in September 23 • Shanghai the international dateline and arrive in Explore Beijing’s picturesque Houhai and travel downstream lake gardens, Mongolian yurts, Yumenguan (Jade Gate Pass), a strategic temple site that takes its name from the the heart of downtown (2 nights) This morning visit the People’s Park China the next day. Transfer to the Hilton district, where well-preserved courtyard through the spectacular Three and a wooded hillside with military pass on the ancient Silk Road. elm trees lining the Yulin River, which and observe or participate in locals’ taiji Wangfujing, located in the heart of homes and narrow hutong alleys border Gorges. Along the way, numerous pavilions. Beyond the The name of the wall was was derived flows through the site and separates the September 21 • Xian exercises. Then wander among the disembark to enjoy activities M AGNIFICENT H UANGSHAN & Beijing. (meals aloft) tree-lined lakes. Tour the district by Yanyu Pavilion palace many Buddhist temples from the jade two cliffs from A second day in Xian begins with a wonderful collections of the Shanghai onshore. A NCIENT H UIZHOU C ULTURE • Accommodations at the Hilton Wangfujing “pedicab” for a closer and more were built, each one being transported which the caves viewing of the extraordinary 2,300- Museum, including its world-class Visit a relocated village and in historic downtown (3 nights) engaging experience of traditional September 24–28, 2016 architecturally unique, of which through this pass have been year-old terracotta warriors in the tomb displays of Chinese bronzes, jade, see the breathtaking Lesser Chinese life. Divide into small groups five remain. to central China. excavated. The 42 of China’s first emperor, Qinshihuang. pottery, ceramics, paintings, and Gorge, Danninghe. September 14 • Beijing and enjoy lunch at a local family’s home. Tour nearby caves house some The warriors still stand on the original calligraphy. Experience the spectacular After breakfast, begin your China In the afternoon, tour the Great Wall of Take a one-hour flight from Hecang Fortress, 250 statues and site, where they were discovered by Tour Yuyuan Gardens, which is Three Gorges Dam at Travel Dates for Chengde Extension exploration with a welcome orientation. China. Encounter this extraordinary Shanghai and explore Anhui September 09 • Depart the U.S. for Beijing once a vital supply 4,200 square meters farmers in 1974. designed in six unique parts, making Sandouping, the largest in the September 10 • Arrive Beijing Then set off for the Forbidden City, the rampart at Mutianyu, a rugged section of province and its idyllic landscape depot for the of wall paintings, In the afternoon visit the Wild Goose the garden seem much larger than it world. Disembark at Yichang September 11 • Beijing to Chengde abiding symbol of imperial China. Truly the wall that offers easy access by foot or of rice paddies, Ming and Qing September 12 • Chengde Chinese military. dating from the Pagoda, where the ancient Buddhist really is. The gardens have one of the and fly to Shanghai. September 13 • Chengde to Beijing one of the great achievements of cable car. dynasty villages, and dynastic (main tour participants arrive today) Later visit 2,000- Tang Dynasty to sutras from Tang dynasty (618–907AD) best Ming rockeries, and wending civilization, its construction employed The Great Wall presents a visual Travel Dates for the Yangzi River Extension market center. Discover traditional year-old remains the Yuan Dynasty are kept. The famous monk Xuanzang along the zigzag bridge to Huxingting September 24 • Shanghai, Fly to Chongqing (emabark) Accommodations: 1 night Hilton Wangfujing hundreds of thousands of workers experience that dramatically exceeds September 25 • Yangzi Cruise Anhui life in Hong and Xidi vil- (Beijing), 2 nights Qiwanglou Resort (Chengde) of the Han (7th to 14th traveled to India and brought back a Teahouse is a delight. between 1406 and 1420. Marvel at its visitors’ expectations. Construction of a September 26 • Yangzi Cruise lages. Dynasty Great centuries). In 1961, great number of Buddhist sutras. He Savor Shanghai Dim Sum at September 27 • Yichang (disembark). fly to Shanghai expansive architecture, magnificent few miles of the wall on such jagged September 28 • Shanghai to U.S. (depart anytime) Then, visit the crown jewel of Wall. Return to the site was among toiled for years translating and lunchtime. In the afternoon, tour the imperial gardens, and many museums of peaks seems near miraculous, and the the region, the Huang Mountains. Dunhuang for dinner. (b,l,d) the first to be designated for protection organizing the scriptures at the temple. Pudong economic district and ride the Accommodations: 3 nights aboard Century Cruises, 1 Jinshan Tower Chinese antiquities and treasures. rampart stretches for 3,700 miles and night Portman-Ritz Carlton (Shanghai) The beauty of the granite as a major national historical and The day concludes with a dumpling elevator to the top of the highest In the afternoon, explore the Temple of passes through 16 provinces. precipices towering above the September 18 • Mogao Caves cultural site. In 2008, the Yulin Grottoes banquet at Defachang Dumpling building in Asia—the World Financial Heaven, one of the finest creations of the Evening is free with dinner on one’s morning valley fog has inspired The Mogao Caves are cut into steep were submitted for inscription on the restaurant with a feast of over 20 kinds Tower—for a bird’s-eye view of the old Ming dynasty. This evening, savor the own. (b,l) Chinese artists for centuries. On cliffs along a riverbed, providing a UNESCO World Heritage List as part of of Chinese dumplings, a Xian specialty. and new Shanghai by the Huangpu imperial city’s most famous delicacy, foot and by cable car, explore the perfect location for the thousands of the Chinese Section of the Silk Road. (b,l,d) River. Peking duck, at the elegant Duck de September 16 • Dunhuang Yellow Mountains’ fabled views. Buddhist murals and statuary. An old (b,l,d) In the evening, the journey comes to Chine Restaurant. (b,l,d) Fly to Dunhuang in the morning. inscription records that the first cave September 22 • Shanghai a memorable close with a farewell Dunhuang is one of the world’s great ______was created in 366 CE, and in 1987 September 20 • Xian Take a morning flight to Shanghai. banquet at Xijiahuayuan Restaurant Included meals indicated each day as Breakfast (b), repositories of religious art and provides Lunch (l), and Dinner (d). UNESCO listed the Mogao Caves as a This morning, fly to the ancient Tang What strikes everyone about Shanghai featuring fine Shanghai cuisine. (b,l,d) Travel Dates for Huangshan Extension ______an excellent window onto ancient life World Heritage Site. Wander through a dynasty capital of Xian, formerly is its vitality. Nothing restrains September 24 • Shanghai, fly to Tunxi along the Silk Road. Visit the Dunhuang September 25 • Tunxi and Huizhou Villages succession of grottoes, marveling at the known as Chang’an. Shanghai in its immense ambition to September 24 • Shanghai - U.S. September 26 • Huangshan September 15 • Beijing Museum, with its fine collection of interiors of caves containing painted In the afternoon, enjoy a curatorial achieve world-class status. After breakfast, transfer to the September 27 • Huangshan to Tunxi, train to Shanhai After breakfast, visit the newly antiquities from the ancient caves in September 28 • Shanghai to U.S. (depart anytime) and stucco Buddhas and bodhisattvas tour of the Shaanxi History Museum Transfer to the hotel for independent Shanghai airport for flights home. renovated National Museum by Dunhuang area. (b,l,d) Accomodations: 2 nights Crowne Plaza (Tunxi), 1 night dating from the 4th through the 14th and its artifacts spanning many lunch and a rest before enjoying an Arrive in the U.S. on the same day. (b, Xihai Hotel (Huangshan), 1 night Portman-Ritz Carlton Tiananmen Square. With the largest • Accommodations at Silk Road Dunhuang century. Meet with a scholar from the dynasties. afternoon tour of the historic French meals aloft) (Shanghai) exhibit space in the world, the museum Hotel near Mingsha Hill & Dunes (4 nights) Dunhuang Research Academy to learn Explore Xian’s charming Muslim Concession and a walk along Taikang

Pule Temple PRE-TOUR EXTENSION POST-TOUR EXTENSIONS Arrive before the main tour begins to relax, get settled, and take in the Stay in China Awhile Longer architecture and gardens of this nexus of imperial design.

HENGDE MPERIAL ESORT C I R T HREE G ORGES A LONG September 9–13, 2016 * T HE M IGHTY Y ANGZI R IVER

*dates include 2 days of international travel September 24–28, 2016

Spend three days experiencing Temple of Heaven in Beijing Crescent Moon Lake in Dunhuang Terracotta Warriors in Xian Fly from Shanghai to the grandeur of the Qing Chongqing, the great interior Imperial Resort at Chengde, a Young Monk September 17 • Yardang National about recent excavations and the Quarter where you’ll find traditional Market Street with boutique shops, city of China. Visit the pandas two hour drive north of Beijing. CLASSICAL CHINA & THE DUNHUANG CAVES Park–Jade Gate Pass–Hecang Fortress ongoing effort at cultural preservation. Chinese Muslim cuisine and colorful galleries and cafés. The evening is free at the Chongqing Zoo in their A UNESCO World Heritage Site ITINERARY After breakfast drive to Yardang A sunset camel ride over the sand shops and merchants. Chinese Muslim for independent adventures. (b) expansive natural enclosure. with a history of more than 300 National Park. Yardang is a geological dunes at Crescent Moon Lake caps the culture traces its heritage from the • Accommodations at the Portman Ritz- If time allows, enjoy the lively years, this is one of the great rock ridge formed by endless years of day. (b,l,d) flourishing Silk Road culture of the Carlton near the famous Nanjing Road (2 art scene at the Chongqing Art cultural landmarks of China. wind and water erosion. The word Tang dynasty. The evening is free for nights) September 12–13 • U.S.– Beijing displays some of the finest art and Galleries. The garden complex includes Yardang is of Turkic origin, meaning September 19 • Yulin Caves individual pursuits. (b,l) Depart U.S. on flights to Beijing. Cross antiquities of China. Board the Century Legend imperial halls, southern-style “steep bank.” In the afternoon, tour The Yulin Caves are a Buddhist cave • Accommodations at the Hilton Hotel in September 23 • Shanghai the international dateline and arrive in Explore Beijing’s picturesque Houhai and travel downstream lake gardens, Mongolian yurts, Yumenguan (Jade Gate Pass), a strategic temple site that takes its name from the the heart of downtown (2 nights) This morning visit the People’s Park China the next day. Transfer to the Hilton district, where well-preserved courtyard through the spectacular Three and a wooded hillside with military pass on the ancient Silk Road. elm trees lining the Yulin River, which and observe or participate in locals’ taiji Wangfujing, located in the heart of homes and narrow hutong alleys border Gorges. Along the way, numerous pavilions. Beyond the The name of the wall was was derived flows through the site and separates the September 21 • Xian exercises. Then wander among the disembark to enjoy activities M AGNIFICENT H UANGSHAN & Beijing. (meals aloft) tree-lined lakes. Tour the district by Yanyu Pavilion palace many Buddhist temples from the jade two cliffs from A second day in Xian begins with a wonderful collections of the Shanghai onshore. A NCIENT H UIZHOU C ULTURE • Accommodations at the Hilton Wangfujing “pedicab” for a closer and more were built, each one being transported which the caves viewing of the extraordinary 2,300- Museum, including its world-class Visit a relocated village and in historic downtown (3 nights) engaging experience of traditional September 24–28, 2016 architecturally unique, of which through this pass have been year-old terracotta warriors in the tomb displays of Chinese bronzes, jade, see the breathtaking Lesser Chinese life. Divide into small groups five remain. to central China. excavated. The 42 of China’s first emperor, Qinshihuang. pottery, ceramics, paintings, and Gorge, Danninghe. September 14 • Beijing and enjoy lunch at a local family’s home. Tour nearby caves house some The warriors still stand on the original calligraphy. Experience the spectacular After breakfast, begin your China In the afternoon, tour the Great Wall of Take a one-hour flight from Hecang Fortress, 250 statues and site, where they were discovered by Tour Yuyuan Gardens, which is Three Gorges Dam at Travel Dates for Chengde Extension exploration with a welcome orientation. China. Encounter this extraordinary Shanghai and explore Anhui September 09 • Depart the U.S. for Beijing once a vital supply 4,200 square meters farmers in 1974. designed in six unique parts, making Sandouping, the largest in the September 10 • Arrive Beijing Then set off for the Forbidden City, the rampart at Mutianyu, a rugged section of province and its idyllic landscape depot for the of wall paintings, In the afternoon visit the Wild Goose the garden seem much larger than it world. Disembark at Yichang September 11 • Beijing to Chengde abiding symbol of imperial China. Truly the wall that offers easy access by foot or of rice paddies, Ming and Qing September 12 • Chengde Chinese military. dating from the Pagoda, where the ancient Buddhist really is. The gardens have one of the and fly to Shanghai. September 13 • Chengde to Beijing one of the great achievements of cable car. dynasty villages, and dynastic (main tour participants arrive today) Later visit 2,000- Tang Dynasty to sutras from Tang dynasty (618–907AD) best Ming rockeries, and wending civilization, its construction employed The Great Wall presents a visual Travel Dates for the Yangzi River Extension market center. Discover traditional year-old remains the Yuan Dynasty are kept. The famous monk Xuanzang along the zigzag bridge to Huxingting September 24 • Shanghai, Fly to Chongqing (emabark) Accommodations: 1 night Hilton Wangfujing hundreds of thousands of workers experience that dramatically exceeds September 25 • Yangzi Cruise Anhui life in Hong and Xidi vil- (Beijing), 2 nights Qiwanglou Resort (Chengde) of the Han (7th to 14th traveled to India and brought back a Teahouse is a delight. between 1406 and 1420. Marvel at its visitors’ expectations. Construction of a September 26 • Yangzi Cruise lages. Dynasty Great centuries). In 1961, great number of Buddhist sutras. He Savor Shanghai Dim Sum at September 27 • Yichang (disembark). fly to Shanghai expansive architecture, magnificent few miles of the wall on such jagged September 28 • Shanghai to U.S. (depart anytime) Then, visit the crown jewel of Wall. Return to the site was among toiled for years translating and lunchtime. In the afternoon, tour the imperial gardens, and many museums of peaks seems near miraculous, and the the region, the Huang Mountains. Dunhuang for dinner. (b,l,d) the first to be designated for protection organizing the scriptures at the temple. Pudong economic district and ride the Accommodations: 3 nights aboard Century Cruises, 1 Jinshan Tower Chinese antiquities and treasures. rampart stretches for 3,700 miles and night Portman-Ritz Carlton (Shanghai) The beauty of the granite as a major national historical and The day concludes with a dumpling elevator to the top of the highest In the afternoon, explore the Temple of passes through 16 provinces. precipices towering above the September 18 • Mogao Caves cultural site. In 2008, the Yulin Grottoes banquet at Defachang Dumpling building in Asia—the World Financial Heaven, one of the finest creations of the Evening is free with dinner on one’s morning valley fog has inspired The Mogao Caves are cut into steep were submitted for inscription on the restaurant with a feast of over 20 kinds Tower—for a bird’s-eye view of the old Ming dynasty. This evening, savor the own. (b,l) Chinese artists for centuries. On cliffs along a riverbed, providing a UNESCO World Heritage List as part of of Chinese dumplings, a Xian specialty. and new Shanghai by the Huangpu imperial city’s most famous delicacy, foot and by cable car, explore the perfect location for the thousands of the Chinese Section of the Silk Road. (b,l,d) River. Peking duck, at the elegant Duck de September 16 • Dunhuang Yellow Mountains’ fabled views. Buddhist murals and statuary. An old (b,l,d) In the evening, the journey comes to Chine Restaurant. (b,l,d) Fly to Dunhuang in the morning. inscription records that the first cave September 22 • Shanghai a memorable close with a farewell Dunhuang is one of the world’s great ______was created in 366 CE, and in 1987 September 20 • Xian Take a morning flight to Shanghai. banquet at Xijiahuayuan Restaurant Included meals indicated each day as Breakfast (b), repositories of religious art and provides Lunch (l), and Dinner (d). UNESCO listed the Mogao Caves as a This morning, fly to the ancient Tang What strikes everyone about Shanghai featuring fine Shanghai cuisine. (b,l,d) Travel Dates for Huangshan Extension ______an excellent window onto ancient life World Heritage Site. Wander through a dynasty capital of Xian, formerly is its vitality. Nothing restrains September 24 • Shanghai, fly to Tunxi along the Silk Road. Visit the Dunhuang September 25 • Tunxi and Huizhou Villages succession of grottoes, marveling at the known as Chang’an. Shanghai in its immense ambition to September 24 • Shanghai - U.S. September 26 • Huangshan September 15 • Beijing Museum, with its fine collection of interiors of caves containing painted In the afternoon, enjoy a curatorial achieve world-class status. After breakfast, transfer to the September 27 • Huangshan to Tunxi, train to Shanhai After breakfast, visit the newly antiquities from the ancient caves in September 28 • Shanghai to U.S. (depart anytime) and stucco Buddhas and bodhisattvas tour of the Shaanxi History Museum Transfer to the hotel for independent Shanghai airport for flights home. renovated National Museum by Dunhuang area. (b,l,d) Accomodations: 2 nights Crowne Plaza (Tunxi), 1 night dating from the 4th through the 14th and its artifacts spanning many lunch and a rest before enjoying an Arrive in the U.S. on the same day. (b, Xihai Hotel (Huangshan), 1 night Portman-Ritz Carlton Tiananmen Square. With the largest • Accommodations at Silk Road Dunhuang century. Meet with a scholar from the dynasties. afternoon tour of the historic French meals aloft) (Shanghai) exhibit space in the world, the museum Hotel near Mingsha Hill & Dunes (4 nights) Dunhuang Research Academy to learn Explore Xian’s charming Muslim Concession and a walk along Taikang

Pule Temple PRE-TOUR EXTENSION POST-TOUR EXTENSIONS Arrive before the main tour begins to relax, get settled, and take in the Stay in China Awhile Longer architecture and gardens of this nexus of imperial design.

HENGDE MPERIAL ESORT C I R T HREE G ORGES A LONG September 9–13, 2016 * T HE M IGHTY Y ANGZI R IVER

*dates include 2 days of international travel September 24–28, 2016

Spend three days experiencing Temple of Heaven in Beijing Crescent Moon Lake in Dunhuang Terracotta Warriors in Xian Fly from Shanghai to the grandeur of the Qing Chongqing, the great interior Imperial Resort at Chengde, a Young Monk September 17 • Yardang National about recent excavations and the Quarter where you’ll find traditional Market Street with boutique shops, city of China. Visit the pandas two hour drive north of Beijing. CLASSICAL CHINA & THE DUNHUANG CAVES Park–Jade Gate Pass–Hecang Fortress ongoing effort at cultural preservation. Chinese Muslim cuisine and colorful galleries and cafés. The evening is free at the Chongqing Zoo in their A UNESCO World Heritage Site ITINERARY After breakfast drive to Yardang A sunset camel ride over the sand shops and merchants. Chinese Muslim for independent adventures. (b) expansive natural enclosure. with a history of more than 300 National Park. Yardang is a geological dunes at Crescent Moon Lake caps the culture traces its heritage from the • Accommodations at the Portman Ritz- If time allows, enjoy the lively years, this is one of the great rock ridge formed by endless years of day. (b,l,d) flourishing Silk Road culture of the Carlton near the famous Nanjing Road (2 art scene at the Chongqing Art cultural landmarks of China. wind and water erosion. The word Tang dynasty. The evening is free for nights) September 12–13 • U.S.– Beijing displays some of the finest art and Galleries. The garden complex includes Yardang is of Turkic origin, meaning September 19 • Yulin Caves individual pursuits. (b,l) Depart U.S. on flights to Beijing. Cross antiquities of China. Board the Century Legend imperial halls, southern-style “steep bank.” In the afternoon, tour The Yulin Caves are a Buddhist cave • Accommodations at the Hilton Hotel in September 23 • Shanghai the international dateline and arrive in Explore Beijing’s picturesque Houhai and travel downstream lake gardens, Mongolian yurts, Yumenguan (Jade Gate Pass), a strategic temple site that takes its name from the the heart of downtown (2 nights) This morning visit the People’s Park China the next day. Transfer to the Hilton district, where well-preserved courtyard through the spectacular Three and a wooded hillside with military pass on the ancient Silk Road. elm trees lining the Yulin River, which and observe or participate in locals’ taiji Wangfujing, located in the heart of homes and narrow hutong alleys border Gorges. Along the way, numerous pavilions. Beyond the The name of the wall was was derived flows through the site and separates the September 21 • Xian exercises. Then wander among the disembark to enjoy activities M AGNIFICENT H UANGSHAN & Beijing. (meals aloft) tree-lined lakes. Tour the district by Yanyu Pavilion palace many Buddhist temples from the jade two cliffs from A second day in Xian begins with a wonderful collections of the Shanghai onshore. A NCIENT H UIZHOU C ULTURE • Accommodations at the Hilton Wangfujing “pedicab” for a closer and more were built, each one being transported which the caves viewing of the extraordinary 2,300- Museum, including its world-class Visit a relocated village and in historic downtown (3 nights) engaging experience of traditional September 24–28, 2016 architecturally unique, of which through this pass have been year-old terracotta warriors in the tomb displays of Chinese bronzes, jade, see the breathtaking Lesser Chinese life. Divide into small groups five remain. to central China. excavated. The 42 of China’s first emperor, Qinshihuang. pottery, ceramics, paintings, and Gorge, Danninghe. September 14 • Beijing and enjoy lunch at a local family’s home. Tour nearby caves house some The warriors still stand on the original calligraphy. Experience the spectacular After breakfast, begin your China In the afternoon, tour the Great Wall of Take a one-hour flight from Hecang Fortress, 250 statues and site, where they were discovered by Tour Yuyuan Gardens, which is Three Gorges Dam at Travel Dates for Chengde Extension exploration with a welcome orientation. China. Encounter this extraordinary Shanghai and explore Anhui September 09 • Depart the U.S. for Beijing once a vital supply 4,200 square meters farmers in 1974. designed in six unique parts, making Sandouping, the largest in the September 10 • Arrive Beijing Then set off for the Forbidden City, the rampart at Mutianyu, a rugged section of province and its idyllic landscape depot for the of wall paintings, In the afternoon visit the Wild Goose the garden seem much larger than it world. Disembark at Yichang September 11 • Beijing to Chengde abiding symbol of imperial China. Truly the wall that offers easy access by foot or of rice paddies, Ming and Qing September 12 • Chengde Chinese military. dating from the Pagoda, where the ancient Buddhist really is. The gardens have one of the and fly to Shanghai. September 13 • Chengde to Beijing one of the great achievements of cable car. dynasty villages, and dynastic (main tour participants arrive today) Later visit 2,000- Tang Dynasty to sutras from Tang dynasty (618–907AD) best Ming rockeries, and wending civilization, its construction employed The Great Wall presents a visual Travel Dates for the Yangzi River Extension market center. Discover traditional year-old remains the Yuan Dynasty are kept. The famous monk Xuanzang along the zigzag bridge to Huxingting September 24 • Shanghai, Fly to Chongqing (emabark) Accommodations: 1 night Hilton Wangfujing hundreds of thousands of workers experience that dramatically exceeds September 25 • Yangzi Cruise Anhui life in Hong and Xidi vil- (Beijing), 2 nights Qiwanglou Resort (Chengde) of the Han (7th to 14th traveled to India and brought back a Teahouse is a delight. between 1406 and 1420. Marvel at its visitors’ expectations. Construction of a September 26 • Yangzi Cruise lages. Dynasty Great centuries). In 1961, great number of Buddhist sutras. He Savor Shanghai Dim Sum at September 27 • Yichang (disembark). fly to Shanghai expansive architecture, magnificent few miles of the wall on such jagged September 28 • Shanghai to U.S. (depart anytime) Then, visit the crown jewel of Wall. Return to the site was among toiled for years translating and lunchtime. In the afternoon, tour the imperial gardens, and many museums of peaks seems near miraculous, and the the region, the Huang Mountains. Dunhuang for dinner. (b,l,d) the first to be designated for protection organizing the scriptures at the temple. Pudong economic district and ride the Accommodations: 3 nights aboard Century Cruises, 1 Jinshan Tower Chinese antiquities and treasures. rampart stretches for 3,700 miles and night Portman-Ritz Carlton (Shanghai) The beauty of the granite as a major national historical and The day concludes with a dumpling elevator to the top of the highest In the afternoon, explore the Temple of passes through 16 provinces. precipices towering above the September 18 • Mogao Caves cultural site. In 2008, the Yulin Grottoes banquet at Defachang Dumpling building in Asia—the World Financial Heaven, one of the finest creations of the Evening is free with dinner on one’s morning valley fog has inspired The Mogao Caves are cut into steep were submitted for inscription on the restaurant with a feast of over 20 kinds Tower—for a bird’s-eye view of the old Ming dynasty. This evening, savor the own. (b,l) Chinese artists for centuries. On cliffs along a riverbed, providing a UNESCO World Heritage List as part of of Chinese dumplings, a Xian specialty. and new Shanghai by the Huangpu imperial city’s most famous delicacy, foot and by cable car, explore the perfect location for the thousands of the Chinese Section of the Silk Road. (b,l,d) River. Peking duck, at the elegant Duck de September 16 • Dunhuang Yellow Mountains’ fabled views. Buddhist murals and statuary. An old (b,l,d) In the evening, the journey comes to Chine Restaurant. (b,l,d) Fly to Dunhuang in the morning. inscription records that the first cave September 22 • Shanghai a memorable close with a farewell Dunhuang is one of the world’s great ______was created in 366 CE, and in 1987 September 20 • Xian Take a morning flight to Shanghai. banquet at Xijiahuayuan Restaurant Included meals indicated each day as Breakfast (b), repositories of religious art and provides Lunch (l), and Dinner (d). UNESCO listed the Mogao Caves as a This morning, fly to the ancient Tang What strikes everyone about Shanghai featuring fine Shanghai cuisine. (b,l,d) Travel Dates for Huangshan Extension ______an excellent window onto ancient life World Heritage Site. Wander through a dynasty capital of Xian, formerly is its vitality. Nothing restrains September 24 • Shanghai, fly to Tunxi along the Silk Road. Visit the Dunhuang September 25 • Tunxi and Huizhou Villages succession of grottoes, marveling at the known as Chang’an. Shanghai in its immense ambition to September 24 • Shanghai - U.S. September 26 • Huangshan September 15 • Beijing Museum, with its fine collection of interiors of caves containing painted In the afternoon, enjoy a curatorial achieve world-class status. After breakfast, transfer to the September 27 • Huangshan to Tunxi, train to Shanhai After breakfast, visit the newly antiquities from the ancient caves in September 28 • Shanghai to U.S. (depart anytime) and stucco Buddhas and bodhisattvas tour of the Shaanxi History Museum Transfer to the hotel for independent Shanghai airport for flights home. renovated National Museum by Dunhuang area. (b,l,d) Accomodations: 2 nights Crowne Plaza (Tunxi), 1 night dating from the 4th through the 14th and its artifacts spanning many lunch and a rest before enjoying an Arrive in the U.S. on the same day. (b, Xihai Hotel (Huangshan), 1 night Portman-Ritz Carlton Tiananmen Square. With the largest • Accommodations at Silk Road Dunhuang century. Meet with a scholar from the dynasties. afternoon tour of the historic French meals aloft) (Shanghai) exhibit space in the world, the museum Hotel near Mingsha Hill & Dunes (4 nights) Dunhuang Research Academy to learn Explore Xian’s charming Muslim Concession and a walk along Taikang

Pule Temple TOUR COST TRAVEL IN CHINA * Rates are per person and do not include international air: The schedule will be demanding with moderate Main Tour, Adult, Double Occupancy $6,390 physical activity. Travel in China requires good physical condition and health (special needs Single Supplement $1,990 must be arranged for in advance and may result ABULOUS INING in additional costs), a spirit of adventure, a flexi- F D ICTURESQUE HINA ble attitude, and a sense of humor. The itinerary

Chengde Pre-Extension $1,390 Single Supplement $ 395 P C PAID Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines Experience the Delights of a Well-Crafted Tour is subject to change and modification. Every effort will be made to carry out the program as Postage U.S. Huangshan Post-Extension $2,100 Single Supplement $ 795 CA Oakland, planned, but alterations may still occur. Partici- 379 No. Permit Yangzi River Post-Extension $2,165 Single Supplement $ 895 pants should be aware that no refunds will be Standard Presorted China today produces some of the finest made as a result of unforeseen changes, modifica- tions, or delays. Roundtrip International Air is available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly cuisine in the world. Given the country’s TERMS & CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the terms at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected]. stratospheric economic rise and the and conditions mentioned in these sections. A contract has been entered into as soon as your Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and emergence of a fun-loving middle class, booking is received and accepted. To confirm the reservation, a deposit of $1000 per person is available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email [email protected]. special dining experience is prized in required. Credit card payment is accepted for the deposit only; Final balance must be paid by check. Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertain- Chinese society more than ever before. LASSICAL HINA HE UNHUANG AVES ment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • Chinese airport taxes for internal flights • All group air and ground AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based on C C & T D C transportation within China • Basic medical and evacuation insurance • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides • A good time in China means nothing if not “to eat well.” each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these China Advocates’ national tour director • Princeton Study Leader • Gratuities to national tour director, local guides, and policies before purchasing air. Neither China Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China's astounding Dear Princetonian, Advocates, Inc. nor Princeton University, through drivers on main tour its Office Alumni Affairs and Princeton Journeys, culinary traditions. As your tour passes through much of the country, you'll have is responsible for any penalties incurred due to air Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Airport transfers and porterage • Visa processing • Meals & Join Princeton Journeys, September 12–24, 2016, on an exploration of some of China’s most ample opportunity to discover each region's culinary specialty. The enjoyment of changes or cancellations. activities not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Extended Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature • magnificent sites, including the incomparable Mogao and Yulin Caves near Dunhuang. The CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until it Gratuities to national tour director, local guides and drivers on extensions "food as culture" will be part and parcel of your China experience. Here are just Mogao and Yulin caves feature hundreds of Buddhist cave-grottoes with an astonishing is received in writing by the Office of Alumni Affairs of Princeton University. Cancellation Princeton Journeys some of the fine eating establishments you will enjoy: number of brilliantly colored paintings and sculptures that cover the walls and ceilings. The penalties are based on the date of receipt of writ- For more information, please contact at 609-258-8686 ten notice are as follows: 91 or more days prior or by email at [email protected] artifacts in these caves are both rare and extraordinarily beautiful. to departure, a cancellation fee of $500 per BEIJING The Silk Road of China presents travelers with a visit to a region vastly different from the person is retained; 90-46 days prior to depar- ture, $1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior to Tour Reservation Form rest of the country. Begin by visiting the classical sites in Beijing, from the Ming dynasty's departure, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days prior to departure, no refund is made. Princeton Journeys: Classical China & The Dunhuang Caves § Dine at Duck de Chine, recognized as a premier location for the fabled Chinese Temple of Heaven to the riches of the National Museum. Then fly to Dunhuang for an in- September 12–24, 2016 Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals in their courtyard home in depth exploration at the Mogao Caves, the Dunhuang Research Academy, and the complex hotel and cruise ship room upgrades, tour exten- Enclosed is a deposit for $ ______($1000 per person) to hold ______place(s). Please environs. Take a side trip to the Yulin Caves, with their world-famous Buddhist scriptures, sions, and any special arrangements, are as fol- Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not be produced by five star kitchens. lows: 50-31 days prior to departure, 25% of make checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due June 14, 2016. statues, and wall murals, before moving on to Xian to meet Qinshihuang's famous terra-cotta cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to departure,

The Office of Alumni Affairs Affairs Alumni of Office The Princeton University Princeton John Maclean House, P.O. Box 291 Box P.O. House, Maclean John § And Xiaolongpu at the foot of the Great Wall showcases hearty foods, no refund is made. 08542-0291 Jersey• New Princeton, warriors. End the program in Shanghai, one of Asia’s fastest growing and cosmopolitan Passport Name/s ______Affiliation______DOB______particularly braised meats, conducive to the northern climate and rugged terrain. RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates, Inc. and cities. Princeton University, through its Office of the DUNHUANG You will be accompanied by Dora C.Y. Ching *11, Associate Director of Princeton’s Tang Alumni Affairs and Princeton Journeys, act only provides all Princeton Journeys participants with basic as agents for the various carriers for which tickets are medical, accident, and evacuation coverage under a group Passport Name/s ______Affiliation______DOB______Center for East Asian Art. Dr. Ching has been instrumental in the the international effort to provided and assumes no responsibility or liability in travel insurance policy. It is highly recommended that § The Silk Road Restaurant in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, you supplement this basic protection with your own understand how art and Buddhism began in this region more than 1,500 years ago. Learn aircraft, motor vehicle or other conveyance which may be additional coverage, as well as trip cancellation/inter- Address______City ______State ____ Zip ______Dunhuang serves a mouth-watering from her about the many ways Princeton is connected to Dunhuang and the pivotal role used either wholly or in part, in the performance of their ruption or baggage coverage. Information on additional duty to the passenger. Neither will they be responsible for insurance is available and will be mailed upon receipt of variety of local dishes. Enjoy the flavors Princeton scholars have played in accessing, cataloging, and housing archives of the cultural any act, error, or omission or for any injury, loss, accident, your reservation. treasure of the Mogao caves. delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by a reason Home/Office ______Cell ______of northwest China—beef noodles, fried of any defect in any vehicles, or through neglect or default Princeton University, through its Office of Alumni Space is limited on this Princeton exclusive, so contact the Princeton Journeys team now at of any company or person engaged in conveying the Affairs and Princeton Journeys, is pleased to provide this meat pie, shish kebab, and dumplings are just a few items that this expansive passenger, or for any hotel proprietor, hotel service or service of facilitating travel opportunities for its Alumni E-mail ______(609) 258-8686 or [email protected] to reserve you place. restaurant, or for any other person engaged in carrying out and Friends. The Office of Alumni Affairs strives to work menu has to offer. the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the with the best tour operators to make available interesting Optional Extensions: Chengde Pre-Tour Yangzi Post-Tour Huangshan Post-Tour event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or and enriching travel opportunities for the Princeton fami- XIAN With kind regards, well being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoev- ly. er, to alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may Please note that the University does not conduct tours, nor Accommodations: Single I need assistance in securing a roommate Double be made without penalty to the operators. The right is (I understand that if a roommate cannot be does it act as an agent for guests interested in tours. secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).) §Defachang lays claim to being the champion of the dumpling, and dinner here reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions Princeton Journeys acts as a facilitator with tour opera- warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers tors, with whom tour participants make arrangements for Bedding Request: One Bed Two Beds includes twenty kinds with unique fillings and flavors. § Chen Family Mansion as members for the tours. In such instances, full or equi- completing travel, and is pleased to act as a liaison Leslie Jennings Rowley S95 table amounts will be refunded. Refunds for unused carri- with tour operators should you have any questions or Restaurant, established by Mr. Chen who immigrated to Xian from Canton, offers Executive Manager, Princeton Journeys er tickets may be only in accordance with the regulations concerns that may arise before, during, or after your tour. Smoking Non-smoking of the carrier. CST 2064278-40. Registration as a seller of Princeton Journeys encourages you to familiarize yourself I/We understand that, by placing a deposit, I/we accept and are bound by the terms listed in a combination of traditional Shaanxi cuisine as well as southern Cantonese Office of Alumni Affairs, Princeton University travel does not constitute approval by the State of Califor- thoroughly with the tour operator’s cancellation and nia. All legal questions will be settled within the jurisdic- refund policies, and also to investigate available services the Term & Conditions section of this brochure. Cuisine. PRINCETON STUDY LEADER - DORA C.Y. CHING *11 tion of the County of San Francisco, California. such as trip cancellation insurance. The University is not VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that responsible for changes to trips or travel arrangements, or SHANGHAI Dora Ching, a specialist in Chinese painting and calligraphy with is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the for losses or additional expenses resulting from travel. Signature ______Date ______tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas. particular expertise in Chinese portraiture, has served as associate Itinerary is subject to modification. INSURANCE: As a service to its travelers, the Office of the § Xiajiayiyuan Restaurant is often cited as one of the city’s best choices for director of the Tang Center since 2002. Before and during her time Prices are current as of September 2015 and are subject Alumni Association of Princeton University automatically to change without notice Featuring Dora C.Y. Ching *11, Associate Director Signature ______Date ______Shanghai cuisine and delicate flavored dishes. § Ding Tai Feng Restaurant is at the Tang Center, she has been deeply engaged in book editing Princeton University’s P.Y. & Kinmay W. Tang Center for East Asian Art renowned for its delectable Shanghai dim sum. and publication, with more than a dozen books to her credit as co- Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______editor or managing editor. She is the author of numerous (Credit card payment is for deposit only. Balance must be paid by check) published book chapters and articles and has co-curated three Exp. Date ______CVV Code______The enjoyment of good food will major museum exhibitions. She also occasionally serves as a September 12–24, 2016 prove one of this tour's recurring lecturer at Princeton; her most recent course is "Dunhuang: Signature ______Date ______themes. However as not everyone may Buddhist Art and Culture along the Silk Road." Both her course Please fax or mail the Tour Reservation Form with deposit to: and her current project focus on the caves at Dunhuang and the Lo Archive of photographs, The Office of Alumni Affairs of Princeton University have an adventurous palate, we will taken at the site in 1943–44. The archive represents a unique, aesthetically refined, and John Maclean House, P.O. Box 291 Princeton, NJ 08542-0291 make every attempt to accommodate historically invaluable record of cave paintings and sculpture made over a thousand-year BEIJING • DUNHUANG • MOGAO & YULIN CAVES • XIAN • SHANGHAI Tel: 609-258-8686 • Fax: 609-258-5561• [email protected] special food requests. period from the 4th to the 14th centuries that will be published along with research essays into in a six-volume publication. TOUR COST TRAVEL IN CHINA * Rates are per person and do not include international air: The schedule will be demanding with moderate Main Tour, Adult, Double Occupancy $6,390 physical activity. Travel in China requires good physical condition and health (special needs Single Supplement $1,990 must be arranged for in advance and may result ABULOUS INING in additional costs), a spirit of adventure, a flexi- F D ICTURESQUE HINA ble attitude, and a sense of humor. The itinerary

Chengde Pre-Extension $1,390 Single Supplement $ 395 P C PAID Savor China’s Exquisite Regional Cuisines Experience the Delights of a Well-Crafted Tour is subject to change and modification. Every effort will be made to carry out the program as Postage U.S. Huangshan Post-Extension $2,100 Single Supplement $ 795 CA Oakland, planned, but alterations may still occur. Partici- 379 No. Permit Yangzi River Post-Extension $2,165 Single Supplement $ 895 pants should be aware that no refunds will be Standard Presorted China today produces some of the finest made as a result of unforeseen changes, modifica- tions, or delays. Roundtrip International Air is available through Airtreks. For pricing, please contact Airtreks directly cuisine in the world. Given the country’s TERMS & CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS: Bookings are subject to the terms at 415-977-7136 or at [email protected]. stratospheric economic rise and the and conditions mentioned in these sections. A contract has been entered into as soon as your Private Airport Transfers upon arrival in Beijing and departure in Shanghai are recommended and emergence of a fun-loving middle class, booking is received and accepted. To confirm the reservation, a deposit of $1000 per person is available through China Advocates. Call 1-888-333-2585 or email [email protected]. special dining experience is prized in required. Credit card payment is accepted for the deposit only; Final balance must be paid by check. Main Tour Includes: • Double occupancy accommodations • All meals listed in itinerary • All sightseeing, entertain- Chinese society more than ever before. LASSICAL HINA HE UNHUANG AVES ment, and cultural activities listed in itinerary • Chinese airport taxes for internal flights • All group air and ground AIR: Air cancellations and penalties are based on C C & T D C transportation within China • Basic medical and evacuation insurance • English-speaking Chinese local tour guides • A good time in China means nothing if not “to eat well.” each carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these China Advocates’ national tour director • Princeton Study Leader • Gratuities to national tour director, local guides, and policies before purchasing air. Neither China Simply put, the brilliance of Chinese culture is found in China's astounding Dear Princetonian, Advocates, Inc. nor Princeton University, through drivers on main tour its Office Alumni Affairs and Princeton Journeys, culinary traditions. As your tour passes through much of the country, you'll have is responsible for any penalties incurred due to air Not Included: • Domestic U.S. and international airfare • Airport transfers and porterage • Visa processing • Meals & Join Princeton Journeys, September 12–24, 2016, on an exploration of some of China’s most ample opportunity to discover each region's culinary specialty. The enjoyment of changes or cancellations. activities not included in the tour • Excess baggage charges • Extended Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature • magnificent sites, including the incomparable Mogao and Yulin Caves near Dunhuang. The CANCELLATIONS: No cancellation is valid until it Gratuities to national tour director, local guides and drivers on extensions "food as culture" will be part and parcel of your China experience. Here are just Mogao and Yulin caves feature hundreds of Buddhist cave-grottoes with an astonishing is received in writing by the Office of Alumni Affairs of Princeton University. Cancellation Princeton Journeys some of the fine eating establishments you will enjoy: number of brilliantly colored paintings and sculptures that cover the walls and ceilings. The penalties are based on the date of receipt of writ- For more information, please contact at 609-258-8686 ten notice are as follows: 91 or more days prior or by email at [email protected] artifacts in these caves are both rare and extraordinarily beautiful. to departure, a cancellation fee of $500 per BEIJING The Silk Road of China presents travelers with a visit to a region vastly different from the person is retained; 90-46 days prior to depar- ture, $1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior to Tour Reservation Form rest of the country. Begin by visiting the classical sites in Beijing, from the Ming dynasty's departure, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days prior to departure, no refund is made. Princeton Journeys: Classical China & The Dunhuang Caves § Dine at Duck de Chine, recognized as a premier location for the fabled Chinese Temple of Heaven to the riches of the National Museum. Then fly to Dunhuang for an in- September 12–24, 2016 Cancellation penalties for additional hotel nights, delicacy, Peking duck. § Your lunch with Beijing locals in their courtyard home in depth exploration at the Mogao Caves, the Dunhuang Research Academy, and the complex hotel and cruise ship room upgrades, tour exten- Enclosed is a deposit for $ ______($1000 per person) to hold ______place(s). Please environs. Take a side trip to the Yulin Caves, with their world-famous Buddhist scriptures, sions, and any special arrangements, are as fol- Houhai shows that all succulent foods need not be produced by five star kitchens. lows: 50-31 days prior to departure, 25% of make checks payable to China Advocates. Final payment is due June 14, 2016. statues, and wall murals, before moving on to Xian to meet Qinshihuang's famous terra-cotta cost is retained; 30-0 days prior to departure,

The Office of Alumni Affairs Affairs Alumni of Office The Princeton University Princeton John Maclean House, P.O. Box 291 Box P.O. House, Maclean John § And Xiaolongpu at the foot of the Great Wall showcases hearty foods, no refund is made. 08542-0291 Jersey• New Princeton, warriors. End the program in Shanghai, one of Asia’s fastest growing and cosmopolitan Passport Name/s ______Affiliation______DOB______particularly braised meats, conducive to the northern climate and rugged terrain. RESPONSIBILITIES: China Advocates, Inc. and cities. Princeton University, through its Office of the DUNHUANG You will be accompanied by Dora C.Y. Ching *11, Associate Director of Princeton’s Tang Alumni Affairs and Princeton Journeys, act only provides all Princeton Journeys participants with basic as agents for the various carriers for which tickets are medical, accident, and evacuation coverage under a group Passport Name/s ______Affiliation______DOB______Center for East Asian Art. Dr. Ching has been instrumental in the the international effort to provided and assumes no responsibility or liability in travel insurance policy. It is highly recommended that § The Silk Road Restaurant in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, you supplement this basic protection with your own understand how art and Buddhism began in this region more than 1,500 years ago. Learn aircraft, motor vehicle or other conveyance which may be additional coverage, as well as trip cancellation/inter- Address______City ______State ____ Zip ______Dunhuang serves a mouth-watering from her about the many ways Princeton is connected to Dunhuang and the pivotal role used either wholly or in part, in the performance of their ruption or baggage coverage. Information on additional duty to the passenger. Neither will they be responsible for insurance is available and will be mailed upon receipt of variety of local dishes. Enjoy the flavors Princeton scholars have played in accessing, cataloging, and housing archives of the cultural any act, error, or omission or for any injury, loss, accident, your reservation. treasure of the Mogao caves. delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by a reason Home/Office ______Cell ______of northwest China—beef noodles, fried of any defect in any vehicles, or through neglect or default Princeton University, through its Office of Alumni Space is limited on this Princeton exclusive, so contact the Princeton Journeys team now at of any company or person engaged in conveying the Affairs and Princeton Journeys, is pleased to provide this meat pie, shish kebab, and dumplings are just a few items that this expansive passenger, or for any hotel proprietor, hotel service or service of facilitating travel opportunities for its Alumni E-mail ______(609) 258-8686 or [email protected] to reserve you place. restaurant, or for any other person engaged in carrying out and Friends. The Office of Alumni Affairs strives to work menu has to offer. the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the with the best tour operators to make available interesting Optional Extensions: Chengde Pre-Tour Yangzi Post-Tour Huangshan Post-Tour event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or and enriching travel opportunities for the Princeton fami- XIAN With kind regards, well being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoev- ly. er, to alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may Please note that the University does not conduct tours, nor Accommodations: Single I need assistance in securing a roommate Double be made without penalty to the operators. The right is (I understand that if a roommate cannot be does it act as an agent for guests interested in tours. secured for me, I agree to pay the single supplement fee(s).) §Defachang lays claim to being the champion of the dumpling, and dinner here reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions Princeton Journeys acts as a facilitator with tour opera- warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers tors, with whom tour participants make arrangements for Bedding Request: One Bed Two Beds includes twenty kinds with unique fillings and flavors. § Chen Family Mansion as members for the tours. In such instances, full or equi- completing travel, and is pleased to act as a liaison Leslie Jennings Rowley S95 table amounts will be refunded. Refunds for unused carri- with tour operators should you have any questions or Restaurant, established by Mr. Chen who immigrated to Xian from Canton, offers Executive Manager, Princeton Journeys er tickets may be only in accordance with the regulations concerns that may arise before, during, or after your tour. Smoking Non-smoking of the carrier. CST 2064278-40. Registration as a seller of Princeton Journeys encourages you to familiarize yourself I/We understand that, by placing a deposit, I/we accept and are bound by the terms listed in a combination of traditional Shaanxi cuisine as well as southern Cantonese Office of Alumni Affairs, Princeton University travel does not constitute approval by the State of Califor- thoroughly with the tour operator’s cancellation and nia. All legal questions will be settled within the jurisdic- refund policies, and also to investigate available services the Term & Conditions section of this brochure. Cuisine. PRINCETON STUDY LEADER - DORA C.Y. CHING *11 tion of the County of San Francisco, California. such as trip cancellation insurance. The University is not VISA: To obtain a Chinese visa, a passport is required that responsible for changes to trips or travel arrangements, or SHANGHAI Dora Ching, a specialist in Chinese painting and calligraphy with is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the for losses or additional expenses resulting from travel. Signature ______Date ______tour. Travelers are responsible for their own visas. particular expertise in Chinese portraiture, has served as associate Itinerary is subject to modification. INSURANCE: As a service to its travelers, the Office of the § Xiajiayiyuan Restaurant is often cited as one of the city’s best choices for director of the Tang Center since 2002. Before and during her time Prices are current as of September 2015 and are subject Alumni Association of Princeton University automatically to change without notice Featuring Dora C.Y. Ching *11, Associate Director Signature ______Date ______Shanghai cuisine and delicate flavored dishes. § Ding Tai Feng Restaurant is at the Tang Center, she has been deeply engaged in book editing Princeton University’s P.Y. & Kinmay W. Tang Center for East Asian Art renowned for its delectable Shanghai dim sum. and publication, with more than a dozen books to her credit as co- Credit Card Number for Deposit: ______editor or managing editor. She is the author of numerous (Credit card payment is for deposit only. Balance must be paid by check) published book chapters and articles and has co-curated three Exp. Date ______CVV Code______The enjoyment of good food will major museum exhibitions. She also occasionally serves as a September 12–24, 2016 prove one of this tour's recurring lecturer at Princeton; her most recent course is "Dunhuang: Signature ______Date ______themes. However as not everyone may Buddhist Art and Culture along the Silk Road." Both her course Please fax or mail the Tour Reservation Form with deposit to: and her current project focus on the caves at Dunhuang and the Lo Archive of photographs, The Office of Alumni Affairs of Princeton University have an adventurous palate, we will taken at the site in 1943–44. The archive represents a unique, aesthetically refined, and John Maclean House, P.O. Box 291 Princeton, NJ 08542-0291 make every attempt to accommodate historically invaluable record of cave paintings and sculpture made over a thousand-year BEIJING • DUNHUANG • MOGAO & YULIN CAVES • XIAN • SHANGHAI Tel: 609-258-8686 • Fax: 609-258-5561• [email protected] special food requests. period from the 4th to the 14th centuries that will be published along with research essays into in a six-volume publication.