- 15 Days
- Cultural Touring
As mysterious and inscrutable to the visitor as the characters of its complex language, China tantalizes us with splendid relics of its long history; with a natural beauty ranging from alpine to florid rainforest to eerily eroded desert; with dozens of ethnic peoples whose distinct identities have evolved through invasion and revolution. Where does one even start to comprehend the immensity of China? Snow Lion begins in the present, landing you midstream in a country whose enterprising people seek personal expression and the daily comforts of the 21st century, where ancient gifts of artistry, innovation and commercial savvy have re-surfaced to propel a new era of Chinese prominence. And from here we journey back toward its many sources, both man-made and nature-sprung, which augment the powerful current of China. Accompanied by VPR commentator Christopher Wren, former Beijing bureau chief for the New York Times, this adventure includes the booming cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen, six UNESCO World Heritage sites and performances of both the Shanghai and Beijing Symphony Orchestras.
Trip Highlights
- Private dinners with China-based National Public Radio correspondent(s) and United States Embassy personnel
- Stunning classic Chinese landscapes in Guilin's Li River Valley
- Booming metropolises of Beijing and Shanghai
- Performances of the Beijing and Shanghai Symphony Orchestras
- Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Imperial Tombs of the Ming & Qing Dynasties, Summer Palace, Terra Cotta Museum and Gardens of Suzhou
- Travel interpretation by VPR commentator Christopher Wren, former Beijing bureau chief and United Nations correspondent for the New York Times
What's Included
- Internal Airfare in China
- 1 night at Boston Logan Airport hotel prior to departure from USA
- 12 nights in 4- and 5-star hotels in China
- Symphony tickets in first category in Beijing & Shanghai
- Traditional music performance in Guilin
- Guided sightseeing / admission fees as per itinerary
- International Airfare between Boston and China
- Customized Expedition Planning Guide, including reading list, packing guide, passport/visa information, maps, etc.
- Bus transfers from Burlington, Vt. to Boston Logan Airport and reverse
- Fully bilingual, bicultural guide in China
