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Tours for Shanghai, China

USAC encourages every student to participate in the tours; however, they are optional and have an additional fee. This fee includes bus transportation, boat ride, guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner, room and entrance fees to parks. Destinations may change at the discretion of the Resident Director.

The following are possible destinations, view term calendars for specifics.

View of the water and mountains at sunset in Hangzhou, China.Xi’an

Fall term only

Xi’an is the capital city of Shanxi Province. It is full of historical ruins and cultural relics and it was the eastern terminus of the Silk Road. The tour includes a visit to the famous Terracotta Soldiers, tomb of Emperor Taizong and the Huaqing Hot Springs. Enrollment in the 1-credit field study course is necessary to participate on the tour itself.

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