Educational Travel in China
NEW in 2011!
Yunnan Province and Historic Beijing
This program offers a cultural and linguistic immersion experience rather than a whirlwind tour. Experience the historic Chinese capital and city life and improve your language skills through Mandarin classes at the University of Yunnan in the city of Kunming. Following classes you will visit various rural ethnic communities of Yunnan Province, China’s most culturally diverse province.
21-day Guided Program in July 2011
From $4875
DAY 1 Depature: Depart Minneapolis for Beijing.**
DAYS 2 - 4 Beijing: Explore historic Beijing including the Forbidden City, Beihei Park, Wang Fu Jin Street and an excursion to the Great Wall.
DAYS 5 - 9 Kunming: Take Mandarin language classes and live in the dorms at the University of Yunnan in Kunming.
DAYs 10 - 15 Lugu Lake: Visit a Yi village and participate in activities with the villagers and their families. Work on projects relating to the region’s cultural, biological and geographical diversity.
DAY 16 Lijiang: Explore the ancient capital of the Naxi people.
DAYS 17 - 18 Sha Xi: Climb Shibaoshan Holy Mountain and explore the temples of the Bai people; experience cultural aspects of the local Bai population in Sha Xi ancient town.
DAYS 19 - 20 Beijing: Present final projects and further explore the Chinese capital.
DAY 21 : Return to Minneapolis from Beijing.**
*Price may increase with fewer than 20 participants.
**Program begins and ends in Minneapolis. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from Minneapolis. Local hotel accommodations will be provided one night prior to departure and the night of return to Minneapolis.
Prices are based on a minimum group size of 20 students. When minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply
Included:
- Round-trip airfare from Minneapolis
- Current airline taxes & fees as of 6/1/10
- In-country transportation (air, train or motor coach as applicable)
- All overnight accommodations (including 2 nights in Minneapolis at the beginning and end of the program)
- All meals included
- Entrance fees for all listed activities
- Insurance (trip cancellation & medical) as specified here
Not Included:
- Transportation to/from Minneapolis
- Small-group supplement, if fewer than 20 participants register
- Any fuel surcharges or increase in air cost due levied by the airline
- Airline baggage fees
- Passport or other document costs
- Tips for guide and driver
- Snacks, spending money and gifts.
(ISE recommends approximately $10 per day for meals and incidentals. Actual amount needed will depend on each student.)
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For more information about
the China Program,
please contact Holly:
holly@isemn.org