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An exciting opportunity for learning and discovery !. Purdue University Maymester Study Abroad 2009 China. Maymester in China May 9 – June 6, 2009 Program highlights include : Beijing The Great Wall of China The Water Cube The Forbidden Palace
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An exciting opportunity for learning and discovery ! Purdue University Maymester Study Abroad 2009China • Maymester in China • May 9 – June 6, 2009 • Program highlights include: • Beijing • The Great Wall of China • The Water Cube • The Forbidden Palace • Five-star Hotel Tour • Rice and Tea Farms • Open-air Markets • Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing • Guangzhou and Hong Kong • Cooking Classes • Museums and much more • Spa Treatments Open to all University Students CLASSES OFFERED: HTM 39800, Cuisine and Culture of China (3 credits) HTM 37200, Global Tourism Geography (3 credits) HTM 39000, Independent Study (3 credits) Visit the webpage at:www.cfs.purdue.edu/ip/china For more information, contact: Dr. Carol Silkes (765) 494-3449 Room 152C, Stone Hall csilkes@purdue.edu
Memories of a Lifetime made possible by Study Abroad: China 2009
Travel Cities • A four week tour covering several cities: Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. • Experience the culture! • Be more than a casual observer! Beijing Xi’an Suzhou Nanjing Shanghai Chendu Guilin Guangzhou Hong Kong
Beijing: the capital of China • Visit theGreat Wall, Tian An Men Square, and other famous attractions.
Beijing • Visit the Olympic Venue: Bird Nest and Aquatic Center.
Beijing: Wangfujin Street • Wangfujin, the most famous street for shopping street in Beijing. • Shop & Experience • Shop and Taste • Create your own Memory
Be more than a tourist! Be a participant! • Experience the real life of Chinese people, especially in the countryside. • Learn to Walk the Wok! • Relax at a Natural Hot Spring Resort and enjoy Spa treatment.
Beijing Roast Duck • Cuisine is a significant part of Chinese culture. • You will taste the most famous local dishes in every city.
Nanjing: the ancient capital • Learn about China’sculture and history. • Experience a rural life to enjoy the beauty of the nature. • Cook your own Chinese food!
Nanjing: the historical city • Visit Nanjing’s City Wall, Museums and Monuments.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial • Reveal the truth, of what happened in Nanjing, December 1937…
Nanjing:Lishui Strawberry Green House • No tourist has ever been to this place • Harvest your own strawberry in the green house. • Experience a farmer’s hard life.
Nanjing:Qingshan Green Tea Farm • Tea is a very important part of Chinese culture. • Pick your own tea!
Nanjing:Qingshan Green Tea Farm • Meet the neighbors! • Born in a small town!
Chinese Cooking Classes • Experience NOT necessary! • Just put on your uniform and enjoy your study! • Attitude is everything! • Experienced teachers and friendly students in Nanjing Institute of Hotel Management
Chinese Cooking Classes • You will be surprised by what you can do!
Chinese Cooking Classes • During every 2 hour class, you will make some delicious Chinese food, such as • Corn Shaped Fish • Sweet and Sour Pork • Gongbao Chicken • Dumplings
Nanjing: the Gourmet • Just a small Nanjing snack banquet: only 16 courses per person. • Let go to the steak house!
Suzhou: Venice in the East • Beautiful gardens! • Boat tour on the 2500 year old canals.
Suzhou: the Silk Mill • Here you will learn how silk products are made from cocoons.
Shanghai: the OrientalPearl • Shanghai, the dream of everyone.
Shanghai: the old town • Nanjing Road, the No.1 shopping street in China. • Visit the Old Shanghai District.
Shanghai: Pudong District • Pudong is the fastest developing district of Shanghai • Enjoy a bird’s eye view from the 88 floor Jinmao Tower
Guangdong Dragon Bay Natural Hot Spring Resort • A few days relaxing at one of the besthot spring resorts in China. • Enjoy Chinese massage and Spa treatment for $20 only!
Shadowboxing Lessons • Shadowboxing (Taiji), Chinese art of fighting, is relaxing and peaceful, its a harmony between Ying and Yang, nature and human…
Guilin: Recommended optionalcity • A relaxing half day boat tour on the Li River. • Minority Culture Show on the water stage.
Hong Kong: Pearl of Orient • With its unique east meets west culture, Hong Kong is like no other destination in the world.
Hong Kong: Experience it! Enjoy it! • We provide an one day orientation tour to Kowloon, Hong Kong Island and the Peak • During the free days you can enjoy shopping or go to Hong Kong Disney
Hong Kong: Farewell Tour • Farewell dinner on the famous Jumbo Floating restaurant. • It may be the end this program, but the start of new friendships!
China 2009The Experience of a Lifetime Don’t ask yourself why your should go! The question is really why not? csilkes@purdue.edu