China In Depth
May 14-28, 2010
*Kate Kaup’s cell number in China: 011-86-13776027178 (if calling from outside of China)
13776027178 (from within China)
Date
Itinerary
Hotel Information
May 14
12:38 pm Depart Greenville on Delta 4116
May 15
Cross the international dateline and arrive in Shanghai at 6:30 pm. Board our luxury coach for the 2.5 hour transfer to Suzhou.
Soffitel Hotel
No 818 E Ganjiang Road
Suzhou, China
Phone: 001-86-512-68019888
May 16
Discuss Suzhou City’s history and current developments with Suzhou Municipal Foreign Affairs Vice Director, Chen Gao.
Explore Suzhou and enjoy a home cooked meal with your Chinese “host family.”
Tonight, enjoy an optional evening cruise along the Grand Canal.
Soffitel Hotel
May 17
Begin our two-day seminar on “Engaging China: What We Need to Know Now” with Kate and SuDa faculty.
This afternoon engage in a discussion on traditional Chinese medicine and contemporary health reform issues, before joining Furman alumni and friends for a banquet of Suzhou specialty cuisine.
Soffitel Hotel
May 18
This morning continue our discussion of “Engaging China” before we join SuDa friends for the University’s 110th Anniversary Celebration.
Soffitel Hotel
May 19
Early Departure for Shanghai
This afternoon visit the gorgeous Yuyuan Gardens and Shanghai Museum before visiting the ultramodern Shanghai Urban Planning Museum.
This evening enjoy a Shanghai Acrobats performance.
Jinjiang Tower
161 Changle Road
Shanghai, China 200020
Phone: 001-86-21-64151188 OR 011-86-21-64150048
May 20
Depart early for the 7:50 am flight to Lhasa via Xian.
After an afternoon rest, explore Barkhor Street and the Jokhang Monestary.
Four Points by Sheraton
No 10, Bo Linka Road
Lhasa, Tibet 850000
Phone: 011-86-891-6348888
May 21
Explore the majesty of the Potala Palace and the Summer Palace of the Norbulinka. In the afternoon visit Sera Monastery.
Four Points by Sheraton
May 22
Cross the gorgeous Yalungtzangpo river to Samye Monastery and return to Lhasa for an evening Tibetan dance Performance.
Four Points by Sheraton
May 23
Visit Drepung Monastery before our afternoon flight to Xian.
Sheraton Xian
No 262 Feng Hao East road
Xian, China 710077
Phone: 011-86-29-84261888
May 24
Visit Emperor Qin Shihuang’s tomb and see the spectacular Terracotta Warriors. Gain further insight into the period at the Shaanxi History Museum.
Explore the Islamic Great Mosque and neighboring art district before indulging on a twenty-course dumpling feast at Defachang.
Sheraton Xian
May 25
Depart early this morning for Beijing.
After lunch visit the Temple of Heaven.
Experience the Beijing Opera tonight.
Jianguo Garden Hotel
5 Jiangguo Men Wai Beijing, China 100020
Phone: 011-86-10-65002233
May 26
This morning visit the site of so much of China’s modern political history, Tiananmen Square followed by a visit to the Forbidden City. Feast on a Manchu style lunch in Beihai Park.
This afternoon visit the new American Embassy for a private briefing. We are joined this evening by Virginia Palmer, DCM in Vietnam and former foreign service officer in Beijing & Hong Kong.
Jianguo Garden Hotel
May 27
Enjoy the splendor of the Great Wall at Badaling.
Enjoy some free time this afternoon before our farewell Beijing Duck Dinner at Quanjude.
Jianguo Garden Hotel
May 28
Depart early this morning for our return flight to Greenville.
