China's Ancient Silk Road
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China's ancient history, fascinating culture, and archeological artifacts from the Silk Road will all be topics explored during this two week journey. Beginning in the first century AD, trade along the Silk Road became the major conduit for exchange of goods, ideas and traditions between East and West. Visit many of the most important stops along this route and learn about the ancient and modern traditions which have shaped not only the history of China, but our own western civilization.
China's ancient history, fascinating culture, and archeological artifacts from the Silk Road will all be topics explored during this two week journey. Beginning in the first century AD, trade along the Silk Road became the major conduit for exchange of goods, ideas and traditions between East and West. Visit many of the most important stops along this route and learn about the ancient and modern traditions which have shaped not only the history of China, but our own western civilization.
- Xian City Wall, Thousand Buddha Caves, Heavenly Lake, Kashgar Sunday Bazaar, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
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During your journey along China's Silk Road, our local guest speakers offer special insight into the country's history, arts, and culture.
• Learn about the most important dynasties in China's long history from scholar Liu Hai Fu in Beijing. Her second lecture focuses on the Forbidden Palace, including the symbolism behind the architecture, as well as the ceremonial traditions and private lives that existed behind its walls.
• Explore various philosophies within Chinese culture, particularly Buddhism, with professor Yang Hong Ying, who explains their special significance.
• A scholar from the Xinjiang Regional Museum discusses archaeological artifacts from the museum’s collection and the relationship to the history and culture of the Silk Road.
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