SU Abroad Center's Program Description:
PSC/GEO/IRP 300.1 The Other China: Ethnic Minorities, Development, and the Environment
Many believe that China is an ethnically homogenous society. But with 56 ethnic groups numbering 100 million people, the country’s sizable minority occupies nearly half of China’s vast territory.
With a focus on cultural preservation and economic development, The Other China seminar is an unforgettable entree into remote ethnic villages, controversial environment projects, and world cultural heritage sites, with visits to NGOs and government agencies. Under the guidance of Dr. Caroline Tong, you’ll meet a Tibetan family and examine natural resource management, in order to cultivate a critical understanding of the challenges that face today’s Chinese ethnic minorities. Locations include Bai cultural sites, ancient Lijiang city, Naxi Dongba Culture Museum, Shangri-la and the Songzanlin Temple, and a visit to a giant panda preserve.
August 27, 2015 - Kunming 昆明
Yi People Taking Photographs With Tourists
Arrival in Wenhai
Stone Forest (Shilin 石林 ) Entrance
Stone Forest
Stone Forest
Stone Forest
Stone Forest
Stone Forest
August 28, 2015 - Kunming 昆明 to Dali City 大理市
Dianchi 滇池 Lake Visit on the Topic of Water Pollution
Arriving at the Hotel in Dali
Arriving at the Hotel in Dali
Hotel Exterior
Exploring Dali
August 29, 2015 - Dali City 大理市
Bai People's Village - Xizhou 喜洲 Local Stage
Xizhou Temple
Xizhou Temple - Journey to the West Altar Theme
View from the Temple
Bai People's Village Housing
Bai People's Village Housing
Interior Garden of One Home
Visit to Xizhou Ancient Town (Xizhou Guzhen 喜洲古镇 )
Visit to Xizhou Ancient Town (Xizhou Guzhen 喜洲古镇 )
Xizhou Ancient Town Hostel Entrance
Entrance to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
(Chongshengsi San Ta 崇圣寺三塔 )
Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Up Close
Inside One of the Towers
Three Pagodas From the Distance
August 30, 2015 - Dali City 大理市 to Lijiang 丽江
Arriving at Shuhe 涑河 Old Town in Lijiang
Arriving at Shuhe 涑河 Old Town in Lijiang
Arriving at Shuhe 涑河 Old Town in Lijiang
August 31, 2015 - Lijiang 丽江
Entrance to Black Dragon Pool (Heilong Tan 黑龙潭 )
Black Dragon Pool
Bridge Statues and Ancient Tree (bark similar to the skin of a black dragon)
Black Dragon Pool
(can see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 玉龙雪山 in Clear Weather)
Black Dragon Pool Performance Stage -
Old Folk Playing Traditional Chinese Instruments
Naxi People's Language Script - Dongba Character Writing
(Near Lijiang Academy of Dongba Culture - Located at 黑龙潭)
Exploring Old Town of Dayan (Lijiang Gucheng 丽江古城 )
Visiting a Tea Shop in Old Town of Dayan -
Shopkeeper Demonstrates Dongba Calligraphy
Dongba Calligraphy Paintings
September 1, 2015 - Lijiang 丽江 to Wenhai 文海 (Naxi Village)
Stopping by the Naxi Village of Yuhu 玉湖 -
The Former Residence of Dr. Joseph Rock Museum
Naxi Village of Yuhu
Naxi Village of Yuhu
Naxi Village of Yuhu
Hiking Mountain to Wenhai
Hiking Mountain to Wenhai
Hiking Mountain to Wenhai
Hiking Mountain to Wenhai
Wenhai in the Distance
Arrival in Wenhai
Wenhai
Wenhai
Wenhai
Wenhai
Arriving at our Host's Guest House
September 2, 2015 - Wenhai 文海 to Nanyao Village (Nanyao Cun 南尧村 )
Driving to a Neighboring Yi Village
Neighboring Yi Village
Visit to Zhiyun Temple (Zhiyun Si 指云寺 )
Zhiyun Temple Entrance
Prayer Wheels
Zhiyun Temple
Zhiyun Temple
Zhiyun Temple
Buddha's Portrait
Zhiyun Temple
Nanyao Village
Nanyao Village
September 3, 2015 - Lijiang 丽江 to Shangri-La (Xianggelila 香格里拉 )
Shangri-La - Dukezong Ancient Town
(Dukezong Gucheng 独克宗古城 )
Shangri-La - Dukezong Ancient Town
Shangri-La - Dukezong Ancient Town
Shangri-La - Dukezong Ancient Town
World's Largest Prayer Wheel in Tibetan Influenced Dukezong Ancient Town
Prayer Wheels in Town
September 4, 2015 - Shangri-La 香格里拉
Songzanlin Monastery
(Songzanlin Si 松赞林寺 )
Songzanlin Monastery Entrance
Songzanlin Monastery
Songzanlin Monastery
Songzanlin Monastery
Golden Adornments Lining the Temple
Golden Adornments Lining the Temple
Golden Adornments Lining the Temple
September 5, 2015 - Shangri-La 香格里拉 to Chengdu City 成都市
Pudacuo National Park
(Pudacuo Guojia Gongyuan 普达措国家公园 )
Pudacuo National Park
Pudacuo National Park - Wooden Walkways and Lush Grasslands
Pudacuo National Park - Vast Fields
Friendly Wild Pigs
Young Pig Begging for Treats
Horses Grazing in the Fields
September 6, 2015 - Chengdu City 成都市
Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center
Giant Pandas Sleeping All Day
Giant Panda Munching on Some Bamboo
Tiny Baby Pandas
Baby Pandas
Red Panda Enjoying Some Fruit
Exploring Jinli Ancient Street (Jinli Gujie 锦里古街 )
Jinli Ancient Street
Jinli Ancient Street
Jinli Ancient Street
Jinli Ancient Street
September 7, 2015 - Chengdu City 成都市
Entrance to Dujiangyan 都江堰 Ancient Irrigation Project
Living Statues
Dujiangyan Ancient Irrigation Project
Dujiangyan Ancient Irrigation Project
Dujiangyan Ancient Irrigation Project
