September
6, 2005
Travel China's 'Silk Road' with Oakton
Travel the famed Silk Road of China on a study tour sponsored by Oakton Community College. Two trips are scheduled in 2006; a 14-day tour departs on April 26, and a 19-day tour leaves on July 30.
Start in Beijing and travel the world's oldest international highway, once traveled by Marco Polo, and learn about the religious art, belief systems, and specialized goods of India, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Next, visit the city of Xi'an and meet with Chinese students at a local university. Along the journey, travelers will meet with residents of Kashgar and share lunch with a Uygar family. Finally, explore the sounds, smells, and excitement of the bustling markets of Urumqi. Additional itineraries also are available.
For more information, including costs and complete tour details, call Bea Cornelissen at 847-635-1812.
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