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Southwestern China and Tibet
Explore Diverse Cultures and Striking Landscapes with Anthropologist Laila Williamson

October 13, 2012 –
October 26, 2012

Program Rate: $7,995 (start)
Deposit Required: $600
Meals Included: 12B/11L/7D
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Journey beyond bustling Beijing and Shanghai to an ancient landscape of deep gorges and majestic highlands dotted with Tibetan monasteries. Encounter Tibetan, Bai, Naxi, and Lisu ethnic minority peoples in Lijiang, Zhongdian (Shangri-la), and Lhasa. Witness cultural traditions at musical and dance performances and visit major Tibetan monasteries with colorful frescoes depicting Buddhist stories.



A three-night stay in Beijing provides an introduction to imperial China: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Observe the traditional arts of taiji and qigong and see daily life on a pedicab tour of a hutong neighborhood. Explore the 2008 Olympic village and the newly renovated National Museum.

Fly to Lijiang, noted for its UNESCO World Heritage designated Old Town with winding lanes and stone or wooden bridges. Learn about regional conservation projects; view southwestern China’s largest glacier atop Jade Dragon Snow Mountain; and drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge where the Yangzi River drops 10,000 feet. Tour the Zhiyun Monastery and see the world’s largest Tibetan prayer wheel in Zhongdian.

Continue in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, where highlights include Barkhor street, a medieval pilgrim circuit and market for prayer flags and wheels, tangkas, and jewelry; Potala Palace, the traditional home of the Dalai Lamas; and Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibet. View monks practicing Buddhist Dharma at the Sera Monastery, visit a tangka artist’s studio, and explore a nearby Tibetan village.

Conclude your adventure in Shanghai with the extensive Shanghai Museum and a walking tour of the Jewish Quarter. Enjoy visits to the Yuyuan and Dingxiang gardens and stroll along the Bund, with its mixture of colonial and modern architecture.
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