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CHINA: The Arts and Culture Tour, July 13-26, 2009

No place in the world has captured the imagination of the Western world like CHINA. The "silk road," the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, terra cotta warriors, astounding landscapes-all remind you that China isn't a country, it's a world-a world of mystery and contrast filled with cultural irony, scenic beauty, architectural wonders and a remarkable people. The Continuing and Professional Education Division is offering the best of China through- CHINA: The Arts and Culture Tour.

CHINA: The Arts and Culture Tour includes all the highlights that any first time traveler to China would want to see and do. It is all inclusive, leaving you free to budget for the extras that will make your visit to China a life time memory. Before leaving for the "middle kingdom" you can prepare yourself by attending four pre trip seminars covering China and international travel-free of charge. No trip could be more stress free or more rewarding.

This tour was put together by Patricia Huang, of PH Cruises and Tours, who has authored several other SUNY Orange trips. Patricia travels to China frequently, speaks two Chinese dialects, understands the country as only a native born can, and will be traveling with us.

CHINA: The Arts and Culture Tour will be led by Max Schaefer, Professor of Theatre Arts and Communication at SUNY Orange. For a complete information packet and registration materials, contact Max by clicking on the
e-mail link:

max.schaefer@sunyorange.edu

or call 845 341-4790

The Itinerary

Jul 13 (Mon) New York/Beijing

Today, you fly to Beijing via CA from JFK. Please arrive at the airport about three hours prior to the departure time.

Jul 14 (Tue) Beijing

Upon arrival in Beijing, you are met by your local guide and transferred to Capital Hotel or similar. Dinner is on your own arrangement.

Jul 15 (Wed) Beijing (AB,L,SD)

After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, then enter the Forbidden City, home of Chinese Emperors for more than 500 years. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, one of the best examples of Ming Dynasty architecture in Beijing and Mai Lan Fang Museum. Attend a welcome banquet featuring Beijing Roast Duck in the evening.

Jul 16 (Thu) Beijing (AB,L,D)

The highlight today is an excursion to the Great Wall – Juyongguan. Enjoy the dramatic vistas and marvel at the Wall as it climbs and descends steep ridges and narrow valleys. After lunch, enjoy a pedicab tour of the Hutong, the “old city” neighborhood of narrow lanes and courtyard gardens hidden behind Beijing’s modern façade. Visit the Prince Gong’s Palace, the Drum Tower, and the old-style courtyard houses still inhabited by Beijing residents. In the evening, enjoy the one hour Peking Opera Show (VIP seats).

Jul 17 (Fri) Beijing (AB,L,D)

After breakfast, visit the Summer Palace, where the Empress Dowager Ci Xi would go to escape the heat of the city. On your way back, you will pass the Grand Theatre and the Art Museum. Enjoy a Kong Fu Show in the evening.

Jul 18 (Sat) Beijing/Xi'an (AB,L,D)         fly to Xian

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xian, Upon arrival, transfer to the Hyatt Hotel 5*or similar. Enjoy a brief city tour including the ancient city walls and the Bell Tower.

Jul 19 (Sun) Xi'an (AB,L,SD)

Today's highlight is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, home to more than 6,000 life-size terra-cotta warriors and horses excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. After lunch, visit the Shaanxi provincial Museum, renowned for its collection of antiquities. In the evening, attend a Tang Dynasty dinner show.

Jul 20 (Mon) Xi'an/ Guilin (AB, L, D)     fly to Guilin

Today you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Guilin.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Elephant Trunk Hill & Fubo Hill. Two nights’ accommodations at the Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (5*) or similar.

Jul 21 (Tue) Guilin (AB,L,D)

Today's excursion is a cruise along the scenic Li River. Experience the magical beauty of limestone rock formations and farmland commonly seen in Chinese landscape paintings. Disembark at the charming village of Yangshuo, which has one of the best antique and handicraft markets in China. Then coach back to Guilin.

Jul 22 (Wed) Guilin/Shanghai (AB,L,D)       fly to Shanghai

Today you will board an afternoon flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to the Central Hotel or similar.

Jul 23 (Thu) Shanghai (AB,L,SD)

Morning sightseeing starts with the Shanghai Museum, one of the best museums in the country. Proceed to the Jade Buddha Temple, famous for its huge statue of Buddha carved out of a single piece of white jade. In the afternoon, visit the Yu Garden and the Old Town Bazaar. Enjoy a local Dim Sum cuisine tonight. Enjoy an acrobatic Show after dinner.

Jul 24 (Fri) Shanghai/Suzhou (AB,L,D)

Today you will have one day trip to Suzhou, know as the paradise on the Earth. You will visit the Gardens, see the canals, and visit the Silk Factory there. Dinner will be back in Shanghai. Enjoy a Suzhou Pingtan show in the evening while you have dinner in a restaurant in the WingAn building.

Jul 25 (Sat) Shanghai (AB,L)

If possible, we will arrange you to visit the Shanghai Opera School. Otherwise, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own. Lunch is included. Dinner is on your own arrangement.

Jul 26 (Sun) Shanghai/New York (AB)

After breakfast at the hotel, the guide will transfer you to the airport for your return flight back to US. Your arrival time in New York is the same day.

Terms and Tour Pricing (based on a group of 32)

$3,818.00 p.p. Deposit of $ 450 (plus travel insurance premium) due Nov. 21.  Refundable in full if cancelled before Dec. 1.  Single supplement: $750.00 p.p.

Tour Price includes:

Price does not include:

Please note:

The above rate is based on one US Dollar: 6.2 Yuan. We will lock the

above price if you make the deposit payment $450.00 p.p. before 11/21/08.

Contact Information

Patricia Huang, CTA ECC
PH Cruises & Tours
10 Nicoll Drive,
Andover, MA 01810

Tel: 978 409 2689
Toll Free: 800 345 9616
FAX: 978 475 7657
phcruises@comcast.net
www.phcruises.com

Please note the above link will take you to an external web site. Orange County Community College cannot be responsible for the content on these pages.

Max Schaefer
Professor of Theatre Arts and Communication
Arts and Communication Dept.
845 341-4790
max.schaefer@sunyorange.edu

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Turkey: Ancient and Modern, March 13-22, 2009Photo: Turkish skyline

S.U.N.Y. Orange Travel–Learn Program

Itinerary Highlights:

Terms and Tour Pricing

Open to all students, faculty, staff, and the general public.  One credit registration is required of all participants.  Three Liberal Arts credits are available for matriculated students.

Cost of Program: $2,398 (includes RT airfare, 4-star hotels, most meals, in country transportation and guides, admission fees to sites/museums, service charges and local taxes). Note:  cost does not include airline fuel surcharges and airport/security taxes (approx. $400), bus to Newark airport, tips to guides in Turkey, personal expenses, visa application.

Contact Information:

Demos Kontos, Prof. of World History (phone 845 341-4370); Click on the link to send e-mail: demosthenes.kontos@sunyorange.edu

Barry Kass, Prof. Emeritus of Anthropology (phone 845 341-4364); Click on the link to send e-mail: barry.kass@sunyorange.edu

Sponsored by the Department of Global Studies

Prof. Paul Basinski, Chair

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SPECTACULAR SPAIN, MARCH 13 - MARCH 22, 2009

Field Studies-Travel Learn Program

1-3 Liberal Arts Credits available for full time students

Itinerary Highlights

Date Itinerary
Fri. March 13 Leave New York City
Sat. March 14 Arrive in Madrid / Afternoon at leisure / Welcome Dinner
Sun. March 15 Madrid – Grand Tour of Madrid, Visit Prado Museum
Mon. March 16 Morning visit to Toledo, Travel to Granada
Tues. March 17 Granada: Visit La Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Wed. March 18 Travel to Torremolinos – Day at Leisure (visit sunny beaches)
Thur. March 19 Travel to Ronda, Jerez & Sevilla
Fri. March 20 Sevilla – visit Maria Luisa Park, Gold Tower, Maria Luisa Park
Sat. March 21 Cordoba: visit Alcazar, Roman Bridge & Mosque of the Caliphs & return to Madrid
Sun. March 28 Madrid – departure to the U.S.

Terms and Tour Pricing

$ 2,650 based on double occupancy, airport taxes additional

Open to all faculty/Students/Staff

Contact Information

Edgar Gutiérrez, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages
Sarah Wells 107  /  (845) 341-4067 / 342-2613 (home) 

Stephen Coccia, Professor of Social Sciences
Sarah Wells 209 (845) 341-4347

Sponsored by the Dept. of Global Studies
Prof. Paul Basinski, Chair

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ECUADOR, JULY 22-JULY 31, 2009

Field Studies- Travel –Learn Program
The Andean Highlands and the Tropical Rain forest

Parrot ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:

TERMS and TOUR PRICING

Cost of Program: $ 2,875 (includes RT airfare, guided tours, excellent accommodations, most meals, in country transportation and guides, admission fees to sites/museums, service charges and local taxes). Note:  cost does not include trip insurance, tips to guides/staff, personal expenses, Quito airport departure tax, transportation to/from NYC airport

Open to all students, faculty, staff, and the general public.  One credit registration is required of all participants.  Three Liberal Arts credits are available for matriculated students.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Barry Kass, Prof. Emeritus of Anthropology (phone 845 341-4364); e-mail barry.kass@sunyorange.edu

Sponsored by the Dept. of Global Studies
Prof. Paul Basinski, Chair

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