Thursday, December 1, 2016

Fall Signature Seminar Photo Collection


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



Stone Forest (Shilin 石林 ) Entrance

Stone Forest

Stone Forest

Yi People Taking Photographs With Tourists

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


 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