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September 19 to 29, 2013

a program of the stanforda lumni assoc iat ion

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HighlightsE X P E R I E N C E thecontrast between ancientand modern and between prosperity and poverty in China’s capital city.

E X P L O R E the new Stanford Center at Peking University, where we meetwith officials, journalistsand scholars.

E N J O Y ample time for independent explorationof this colorful, history-laden city and its secret corners.

Programs to China continueto be among our most popular, and this year we are offering, for the first time, a trip that focuses exclusively on Beijing and its immediate environs. Accompanied by veteran faculty leader ProfessorLyman Van Slyke and drawing on exclusive Stanford connections, we’ll spend nine days exploring the ancient history and contemporary reinvention of this powerful and iconic city. In the midst of its thriving economy and burgeoning urban populations, China seeks ways to prevent its ancient treasures from being overwhelmed by glittering skylines and modern amenities. Nowhereis this effort more engaged than in China’s very capital—a city that, like New York, London or Paris, retains the unique and enduring character that makes it an unforgettable destination for travelers. Join us this fall in ever-fascinating Beijing!

BRE T T S. ThOmPSON, ’83, D IRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL /STUDY

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 & 20depart u.s. / Beijing, chinaDepart the U.S. for China, crossing the international date line en route and arriving in Beijing on Friday. Enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure. GRAND hYATT hOTEL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21BeijingDuring our first full day in China’s capital city, visit the Lama Temple of Tibetan Buddhism and Confucian Temple, and enjoy a vegetar-ian lunch at Xu Xiang Zhai. This afternoon, walk through Tiananmen Square, which is flanked by the Great Hall of the People, the Museum of Chinese History and the Gate of Heavenly Peace. Continue to the Forbidden City, site of the Imperial Palace of omni-potent Chinese emperors. In addition to the commonly visited areas of the complex, today’s tour will introduce us to the out-of-the-way court-yards and special collections

rarely seen by visitors. Enjoy a welcome reception this evening; dinner is on our own. GRAND hYATT hOTEL (B,L)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22BeijingVisit Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, a complex of three main structures: the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven and the Circular Mound Altar of Heaven. On Sundays the local residents of this part of town gather in the park to exercise in groups, perform Beijing opera, play Chinese chess, practice ballroom dancing, write in Chinese calligraphy and gossip. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe and interact with local residents. After lunch this afternoon, visit the historic neighborhood around the Ming Dynasty Drum and Bell Towers, including the former private residence of Madam Sun Yat Sen. Tonight, feast on “nouvelle” Beijing Duck when we dine at 1949 Duck de Chine restaurant. GRAND hYATT hOTEL

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23BeijingThis morning visit the exten-sive Summer Palace on the outskirts of the city and explore this masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The afternoon is devoted to a tour and introduction to the newly opened Stanford Center at Peking University. Sched-ules permitting, enjoy panel discussions with longtime China residents with Stanford roots, as well as journalists and scholars, followed by a recep-tion and dinner with students of the Bing Overseas Studies Program. GRAND hYATT hOTEL (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24BeijingDepending on schedules, attend a briefing at the U.S. embassy, where we will learn about U.S.–China diplomatic and economic relations. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit galleries and artist studios in the 798 Art District and enjoy a special docent-guided exploration of the area, as well as free time to wander around and take in the whimsical vari-ety of art and creative expres-

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25Beijing / mutianyuDrive to Mutianyu Village, located in the shadow of the Great Wall, and spend the afternoon on a walking tour of the area, including local trails, the glass works and the local village market. Dinner this eve-ning at the Little Schoolhouse complex is a feast of local specialties, including hand-pulled noodles. BRICKYARD

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26mutianyu / BeijingWe’ll beat the crowds at the Great Wall this morning, enjoying an ascent to the top by gondola, followed by free time to absorb the magnificent scenery along the ridgetop. Enjoy lunch in the village before returning to Beijing. GRAND hYATT hOTEL (B,L)

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 & 28BeijingDuring our last two full days in Beijing, enjoy a mix of time

at leisure for independent exploration of this fascinating city and panel discussions and visits with local scholars and journalists, using our special Stanford connec-tions. (Exact programming to be determined closer to departure based on individuals’ schedules.) On one evening, enjoy a performance at the national Performing Arts Center commonly known as the “Egg,” due to the immense glass bubble that covers the entire complex. Say good-bye to fellow travelers during a farewell

reception and dinner on Saturday. GRAND hYATT hOTEL

(9/27: B,L; 9/28: B,D)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29Beijing / u.s.After breakfast, transfer to the Beijing international airport for flights to the U.S., crossing the international date line en route and arriving home the same day. (B)

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D a t e s :September 19 to 29, 2013 (11 days)

s i z eLimited to 35 participants

C o s t *$5,795 per person, double occupancy$6,995 per person, single occupancy*Association nonmembers add $200 per person

i n C l u D e D9 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 5 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to

porters, guides and drivers for all group activi-ties All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary Visa fees Transfers andbaggage handling on program arrival and de-parture days Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational programwith lecture series and pre-departure materi-als, including recommended reading list, aselected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager

to assist you throughout the program

n o t i n C l u D e DInternational and U.S. domestic airfare

Passport fees Immunization costs

Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent andprivate transfers Trip-cancellation/inter-ruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

a i r a r r a n g e m e n t sInternational and U.S. domestic airfare is notincluded in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on United Airlinesfrom San Francisco to Beijing and return fromShanghai is approximately $1,200 as of Feb-ruary 2013 and is subject to change withoutnotice. Information on recommended flightitineraries will be sent by our designated agent.

W h a t t o e x p e C tWe consider this itinerary to be a moderatelystrenuous program that is at times physicallydemanding and very busy. Daily excursionsinvolve two to five miles of walking, oftenon uneven terrain, including stairs withouthandrails, high thresholds and cobbled paths.You will need to handle your own luggage atairport customs points where porters are notpermitted. Participants must be physicallyfit, active and in good health. We welcometravelers 15 years of age and older on thisprogram.

Trip Information

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Deposit & Final paymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for this program. Complete and return the attached reservation form or place your deposit online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & refundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

insuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protec-tion while you are traveling on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after

we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolv-ency; 21 days for the Cancel for Any Reason benefit.

eligibility We encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

responsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carry-ing out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of

the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in March 2013 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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P r o f e s s o r Ly m a n V a n s LP r o f e s s o r Ly m a n V a n s Ly k ey k e ’s first encounters with Asia occurred during and just after the Korean War when he was aboard U.S. aircraft carriers on two 10-month-long tours of duty. For a young Minnesotan just out of college, these experiences in Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and the Philippines in the early 1950s were a turning point in his life. Hoping to stay in the Bay Area after having been stationed there when not at sea, and deciding to pursue his new passion for all things Asian, he enrolled at UC-Berkeley, where he studied Asian (especially Chinese) history. In what he calls “a stroke of remarkable good fortune,” he was invited to join Stanford’s history faculty in 1963, an offer that took him “approximately three seconds to accept.”

In the early and mid-1960s, Professor Van Slyke and his family lived in Taiwan, where Chinese became his second language and, for a time, the first language of their children. In 1963 he helped to establish the Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies in Taipei and later served as its executive director. Having first visited China in 1975, Professor Van Slyke has led over 35 Travel/Study programs to all parts of China and Tibet, along the Silk Road and in Southeast Asia. Still teaching from time to time, Professor Van Slyke has spent his entire academic career at Stanford. During his Stanford career, he won two teaching awards and received the 2011 Lyman Award for service to the Alumni Association. In 2004, he was granted an honorary doctorate by Carleton College, his alma mater.

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