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Day
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Location |
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May
25
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1
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SFO-Beijing
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Notes
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| Departure from
San Franscisco International Airport |
|
|
26
|
2
|
Beijing |
|
27
|
3
|
Beijing |
|
28
|
4
|
Beijing-Jiayuguan
(2646km/1641mi) |
|
29
|
5
|
enroute |
|
Arrival
in Beijing, transfer to hotel in the heart of the old-city. Orientation
sessions and short walking tours. Evening presentation by guest
lecturer. Second full day exploring the city, visiting museums and
additional orientation sessions. Evening departure by rail. |
|
30
|
6
|
Jiayuguan-Dunhuang
(387km/240mi) |
|
31
|
7
|
Dunhuang |
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June
1
|
8
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Dunhuang |
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Afternoon
arrival at Jiayuguan, western terminus of the Great Wall. Transfer
by bus to the historic Silk Road oasis of Dunhuang, site of a priceless
collection of ancient Buddhist art. Local hotel accommodations. |
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2
|
9
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Dunhuang-Golmud
(387km/240mi) |
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3
|
10
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Golmud-Xining
(803km/498mi) - Kumbum (29km/18mi) |
|
Transfer
by bus up and across the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau |
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4
|
11
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Kumbum |
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5
|
12
|
Kumbum |
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6
|
13
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Kumbum-Repkong
(207km/128mi) |
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Birthplace
of Tsongkepa, founder of the reformist Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Guest speakers will introduce the distinctive features of Tibetan
Buddhism. Research tasks include conducting a survey of the nearby
market town and the ethnic character of this trade. Guesthouse accommodations
on temple grounds. |
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7
|
14
|
Repkong |
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8
|
15
|
Repkong |
|
9
|
|
Repkong-Labrang
(133km/82mi) |
|
Important
Tibetan farming and cultural center. Famous for its rich temple
life, art and architecture, Repkong will be the focus of a survey
of Tibetan agricultural systems and the state of contemporary Tibetan
culture. Local guesthouse accommodations. |
|
10
|
17
|
Labrang |
|
11
|
18
|
Labrang |
|
12
|
19
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Labrang-Langmusi
(226km/140mi) |
|
The great
monastery complex of Labrang is home to over 1000 monks and is the
seat of the third highest lama in Tibet. A detailed survey of the
art and archetecture will be conducted. Using historical references
modern mapping techniques will be used to complete a comparative
analysis of the complex. |
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13
|
20
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Langmusi |
|
14
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21
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Langmusi |
|
15
|
22
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Langmusi |
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Known in
Tibetan as Taktsang Lhamo, this small temple site was home in the
1930s to American social scientist, Robert Ekavall. Born nearby,
Ekvall went on to become an authority on the landscape and peoples
of this region. Using his vivid accounts, we will make a detailed
comparison with the current state of contemporary Tibetan culture.
Local guesthouse accommodations. |
|
16
|
23
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Langmusi-Zoige-
Songpan
(313km/194mi) |
|
17
|
24
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Songpan-Jiuzhaigou
(103km/64mi) |
|
Transfer
by bus across the grasslands of norheastern Tibet to the site of
China's first national partks. |
|
18
|
25
|
Jiuzhaigou |
|
19
|
26
|
Jiuzhaigou |
|
20
|
27
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Jiuzhaigou |
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One of China's
first national parks, Jiuzhaigou is located a spectacular alpine
setting of crystal clear, tourquise colored lakes, showering waterfall
and distant snow-covered peaks. Virgin forests are home to a great
variety of plants and wildlife. Park accommodations. |
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21
|
28
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Jiuzhaigou
(100km/62km) Wenxian (212km/132mi) Guangyuan - Xian (523km/324mi) |
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22
|
29
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Xian |
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23
|
30
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Xian |
|
24
|
31
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Xian-Beijing
(1200km/744mi) |
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As ancient
capital of China, and important terminus of the Silk Road Xian has
a wealth of historic sites, excellent museums and is the site of
Humboldt State University's host institution, Northwest University.
Meetings and exchange with the Geography Department of NWU. Housing
will be on campus. Rail transfer to Beijing |
|
25
|
32
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Beijing |
|
26
|
33
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Beijing-SFO |
|
Final exploration
of the city prior to depature for the U.S. |
