SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, CHINA Shanghai Arrive: 0800 Sunday, 03 February Onboard Time: 1800 Monday, 04 February Hong Kong Arrive: 0800 Thursday, 07 February Onboard Time: 1800 Friday, 08 February Brief Overview: The depth and complexity of China and its rich heritage is sure to fascinate any traveler. The most populous country in the world also boasts one of the most geographically diverse landscapes as well. The large variations in topography are rivaled by a wide range of culture, language, customs and economic levels. China has been a leading civilization and culture for thousands of years, and it has recently re- emerged as a global economic leader due to its large, industrious population and abundant natural resources. The MV Explorer’s arrival in Shanghai coincides with preparations for the celebration of the Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake), which will be recognized in China February 10, 2012. In Shanghai, there will be ample opportunity to take in the culture by visiting historic sites and famed gardens, engaging with children at a local kindergarten, taking in an acrobatic show or learning to cook dumplings with a local family. Hong Kong is a feast for the senses. An outdoor, morning Tai Chi class or a jaunt to a nearby island will provide excellent insights into this city where East meets West. Northern provinces: The famous Great Wall of China, which dates back to 206 BC, was constructed over thousands of years by several dynasties and is a sure highlight of this country. Other interesting sites of exploration include the Imperial Palace and the Forbidden City in Beijing (formerly known as Peking), Tianamen Square, Xian and the Terra Cotta Warriors. In early January, it will be cold in this part of the country. If you plan to hike the Great Wall, for instance, you will want to be sure to pack warm gear and footwear. Southern provinces: Yunnan and Guilin, situation near the Tropic of Cancer, enjoy a more temperate climate and visitors may participate in a variety of outdoor activities while visiting this part of the country. Art and Architecture: Special Opportunities: SHA 100-101 Shanghai City Orientation SHA 105-201 Family Planning Committee SHA 107-102 Yu Yuan Garden and Museum HKG 106-102 Family Insight Tour HKG 112-201 Ocean Recovery Junk Boat Cultural highlights: SHA 102-102 Peking Opera School Taste of China: SHA 106-201 Day Tour to Suzhou SHA 108-101 Daily Life of a Shanghai Citizen HKG 104-101 Poon Choi Lunch & HK Museum Active: HKG 110-201 Dim Sum Cooking Class HKG 108-201 Sunrise Tai Chi HKG 111-202 Dragon’s Back Hike IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day. Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course. Field Labs Shanghai, CHINA Sunday, 3 February SHAL1 ENSP 3559 Professor Fraiman World Literature and Film SHAL2 ENGR 2500 Professor Johnson Energy for the World SHAL3 ARTH 1505 Professor Maki Engaging Chinese Art SHAL4 ARTS 1710 Professor McLeod Painting at Sea: Collage SHAL5 HIST 3559-102 Professor Walker Comparative World Diplomacy SHAL6 BIOL 1559-102 Professor Garrett Nutrition Around the World (Field Lab China Day 1) Field Labs Hong Kong, S.A.R. Thursday, 7 February Friday, 8 February HKGL1 MUSI 3570 Professor Ferguson Music In Human Life Nutrition Around the World BIOL 1559-102 Professor Garrett HKGL3 (Field Lab China Day 6) HKGL2 SEMS 3500-501 Professor Allred Intro to International Business (Section 1) HKGL4 HIEA 3559 Professor Israel History of Modern China HKGL5 SEMS 3500-114 Professor J. Lancaster Health Promotion and Health Behavior HKGL6 SEMS 3500-101 Professor W. Lancaster Services Marketing HKGL7 SEMS 3500-110 Professor Reynolds The Economy of China HKGL8 SEMS 3500-103 Professor Ropka Genomics and Public Health HKGL9 EVSC 1300 Professor Sobey Earth's Weather and Climate HKGL10 HIST 2559 Professor Walker West and the World Day 1: Sunday, February 3 SHA 100-101 SHANGHAI CITY ORIENTATION Full day Until the mid-nineteenth century, Shanghai was a small fishing town on the STANDARD PRICE Early Booking Huangpu River. Its rise to prominence came as the result of its selection as a Adult $113 $109 treaty port by the British after the Treaty of Nanking. Since then, its unparalleled Child $57 $55 locational advantages have sustained its position as one of China's leading cities. TIME This orientation begins with a visit to Yu Garden, Date Time a fully restored classical Chinese garden with Depart February 3 0900 ingeniously mingling pavilions and corridors, small hills and carefully selected and placed Return February 3 2100 rocks, lotus ponds, bridges, winding paths, trees HIGHLIGHTS and shrubs. Proceed to the Old Town Bazaar Visit of Yu Garden, classic Chinese followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Garden Exploring Old Town Bazaar Continue to the historic Shanghai Bund, a Visit of historic Shanghai Bund seven-mile-long grand boulevard on the bend of Visit of Jade Buddha Temple, an active the Huangpu River, followed by a visit to the temple with approximately 70 resident Jade Buddha Temple, an active temple with monks. approximately 70 resident monks. Easily Self-guided tour to Shanghai Museum recognized by its bright saffron walls, the Famous Acrobatic show at Shanghai temple's centerpiece is a 1.9-meter-high jade Center Theatre Buddha encrusted with jewels. Visit the Shanghai Museum for a self-guided tour (headsets provided), and conclude your day in Shanghai with dinner at a local restaurant followed by an acrobatics show at the Shanghai Center Theatre. (This trip includes transportation, lunch, dinner, and evening performance.) SHA 501-101 SAS EXCLUSIVE: YUNNAN WITH JOHN ISRAEL 5 days/4 nights This exclusive trip begins on board the ship with STANDARD PRICE Early Booking slide show instruction from Professor John Israel, Adult On request $ 1, 831.00 an expert on the Yunnan Province and one of the Child On request $ 915.50 first American exchange professors to live and TIME study there. John will accompany this tour and offer insight into this remarkable area. Date Time Depart February 3 AM The Linden Centre is a nationally protected heritage Return February 7 PM site and hotel located in southwest China’s balmy HIGHLIGHTS Yunnan Province. Stone courtyards and cobbled Linden Center accommodations Dali wet market and noodle factory streets speak to the rich historical and cultural cooking lesson traditions of the area, home to more than 25 Boat ride on Er’hai to see trained minority nationalities. Start by exploring the small cormorant fishing town of Dali’s wet market, the Er’kuai noodle Dongjing Music and Dancing Bicycle tour factory, and the home of a Dali Cheese maker! A Chinese tie-dye experience Xizhou temple visits local chef will instruct on how to prepare a traditional dish. Next, on a leisurely boat ride on Er'hai Lake, watch local Bai minority fishermen use trained cormorants for fishing. Then, go by horsecart to local temples where you can observe a synthesis of local, Buddhist and Daoist religion still used daily by Xizhou residents. You may want to split off from the group for individual exploration (bikes available), or visit Zhoucheng to learn a tie-dyeing technique used in China for more than 1000 years, or hike from a Hui Minority Mosque through local tombs and to two local religious and Buddhist temples. Reconvene with the group in the evening for a concert of traditional Chinese music - originally performed only for Kings during the Ancient Nanzhou Empire - by a group of enthusiasts who practice their craft every evening. Don’t miss this opportunity to tour a unique area of China, escorted by one of its expert professors. ITINERARY Day 3: (B,L,D) Day 1: (L,D) Individual activity options Transfer to Shanghai airport for flight to Kunming-Dali Dali Old Town Upon arrival, greet guide and drive to Dali (Xizhou) En route, visit town of Yunnanyi Day 4: (B,L,D) Tour Flying Tigers Museum Individual activity options Linden Centre check-in and tour Leisure time after lunch Dongjing Music and Dance Concert Day 2: (B,L,D) Xizhou Morning Market Tour (w/ chef) Day 5: (B) Cooking class Breakfast at Linden Centre Boat ride/cormorant fishing on Er’hai Lake Transfer to Dali airport for flight to Kunming; connection Xizhou Temple Visit flight to Hong Kong SHA 601-101 XIAN/BEIJING 6 days/5 nights ( Xian, the eternal city, and Beijing, the capital and second-largest city, are home STANDARD PRICE Early Booking to some of China’s most breath-taking scenery and world-famous historical Adult On request $ 1,857.00 landmarks. In this six-day tour, you’ll enjoy the sights, sounds, and people that Child On request $ 928.50 give China its rich cultural heritage and attract thousands of visitors every year. TIME One of the world’s four ancient civilization capitals, Xian is Date Time home to artistic wonders such as the Terra Cotta Warriors Depart February 3 AM Museum, and the magnificent Xian City Wall. You’ll also Return February 8 PM get to meet local youth at the Xian Orphanage that they HIGHLIGHTS call home. Stops at the Great Mosque and the Old Bazaar Terra Cotta Warriors Museum are famous for being the best-known Islamic Mosque in Xian Orphanage Xian City, and for melding the traditional architectural Tang Dynasty Dinner Show styles of Islam and Han. Xian City Wall Great Mosque & Old Bazaar Then, on to Beijing where a pedicab (3-wheeled bicycle) Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Hutong Tour and Rickshaw Ride ride through Hutong will take you to tea and Beijing 2008 Olympic Village Chinese dumplings, or Jiaozi, with a local Beijing Int’l Kongfu School family.