DSU Travel Club China 2002
Tour Information

Below are some images of what you should expect to see on this trip. You will also be able to read more about what we will be doing. To view the image in full-size click on it.

Click on image to view full size	This is a map, which provides an idea of where we will be traveling in China. As you can see, it is a fairly straight shot from Shanghai to Xi'an. However, by train, the trip takes about 15 hours. We will be riding in 'soft bed' compartments, which are private (4 to a room) and fairly comfortable. The trip should take overnight, therefore no hotel will be needed for that evening.
This is the view along Nanjing Road, Shanghai's equivalent of New York's 5th Avenue. The tall tower in the background (with the red globes) is the Oriental Pearl Tower, the tallest radio tower in the world. The street is colorful during the day, but at night is it stunning.		Nanjing Road	Nanjing Road at Night
Bund Tourist Tunnel	Pearl Tower	Dining Room in Pearl Tower	Pearl Tower at Night
The Terra-cotta Army, pottery warriors and horses, is located at a place 1.5 kilometers east of the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. It was discovered in 1974 and more excavations were made in the subsequent years. Vault 1 covers an area of 14,200 square meters and houses more than 6,000 life-size pottery warriors, chariots and horses arranged in battle formation as the main force. Vault 2, to the north of Vault 1, contains formations of pottery soldiers as the flank force. Vault 3. to the west of Vault 2, appears to be a military headquarters. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower in the city of Xi'an date back to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Four streets radiate from the Bell Tower, extending to the north, south, west and east. The Drum Tower is at a short distance, to the northwest of the Bell Tower.
Terra Cotta Warrior	Bell and Drum Tower	Terra Cotta Warriors	Terra Cotta Warrior
Hangzhou is one of the important tourism cities in China, famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritages. Hangzhou covers a total area of 16596 square kilometers, with a population of 6.08 million, including 683 square kilometers of city proper area and city population of 1.69 million people . Hangzhou is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. The human being had lived and prospered in this land 4700 years ago, which is called "Liangzhu Culture". Hangzhou had once been the capitals of Wu and Yue kingdoms of Five Dynasties during the 10th Century and capital of Southern Song Dynasty during the 12-13th Century. It is one of the seven ancient Chinese capitals, famous for its historical and cultural heritages. The city has a history of more than 2200 years since it was established as a county by the First Emperor Qing. The Qiantang Tidal Bore is the famous sight for viewing seasonal tide waves, which can be equaled to the sight of Amazon River. The Qiantang Tidal Bore has a history of more than several thousands years, and people's enthusiasm for it never dies away
West Lake Picture		West Lake Picture
In the lower reaches of the Yangtze and on the shores of Lake Taihu lies the 2500-year-old city of Suzhou, the cradle of Wu culture. Talking about Suzhou, people would mention the old saying: "Paradise in Heaven, Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth." The natural scenery of hills and waters in Suzhou is as charming as a delicate beauty. Of the whole area, 10 per cent is cultivated fields, 30 per cent hills, and the rest covered with water. Streets and alleys in Suzhou extend side by side with canals. Small bridges and flowing waters, white walls and dark gray roof tiles match one another in tranquil elegance. As a poem describes, " On arriving in Suzhou you behold: Houses are all pillowed on water's edge." The gentle waters make the prominent urban scenery. The poetic and picturesque Suzhou gardens are a typical demonstration of simple elegance, with intriguing scenes found in every season and in all weathers. Endowed with abundant native produce, the rich and exquisite Suzhou cuisine sets a style of its own on this " land of plenty ".
Garden View	Hillside View	Summer Shade