OLLI in partnership with the Confucius Institute at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln is proud to yet again lead a trip to China for OLLI members from May 6-18, 2018. We will visit four major Chinese cities that provide travelers with a taste of Chinese history and society.
We will travel to Beijing, the nation’s political and cultural capital; Xi’an, and ancient city which has served as an imperial capital for 13 dynasties; Shanghai, a bustling modern metropolis; and Suzhou, the ancient city of narrow canals and scholars.
In preparation for the trip, the Confucius Institute will also hold several OLLI courses to help provide background for the upcoming trip, including Chinese History in terms 1 and 3, and Chinese culture and society course in terms 2 and 4. The trip will be led by Dr. Chris Heselton, associate director of the Confucius Institute, scholar of Chinese history and long-time resident of China, as well as a local tour guide.
COST
The cost depends upon the number of people going on the trip. The cosst listed here are for the travel package, which includes local travel, inter-city travel, hotel accommodations, listed meals, local guide, and entrance price for the various sites visited. Travelers will be responsible for international airfare, international travel insurance, tipping (not common in China), visa expenses, and personal expenses. Below is an estimate of cost. Estimate is subject to change.
15-19 Travelers
$2,610 per person (Double Occupancy Room)
$3,220 per person (Single Occupancy Room)
20+ Travelers
$2,400 per person (Double Occupancy Room)
$3,000 per person (Single Occupancy Room)
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE
The cost of international flights to China are not included in the travel package, but are the responsibility of each traveler. The Confucius Institute will assist in arranging through a travel agent a block of seats on a specific flight and will be given instructions on purchasing seats, but travelers will pay for themselves. Cost of international flights vary depending upon many market factors. Typically, flights to China range between $1200 and $1800, averaging $1500. Since we will be purchasing tickets months in advance and it is not a major peak season, the cost are likely to be on the lower end of this estimate.
Information Session
Learn more about this tour opportunity and ask your questions.
October 13, 2017
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Southeast Community College, Continuing Education Center. Room number will be post in the lobby.
No charge.
Download a brochure:
http://go.unl.edu/wbqe