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Spiral Visits China April 20 - May 6, 2012  

VPA is delighted to invite friends of the Vermont Peace Academy to join with SPIRAL for our inaugural trip to China in April of 2012. The fifteen-day journey will begin in Beijing and end in Shanghai with an exciting itinerary which includes visits to the famous Terra Cotta Soldiers, Great Wall, and Forbidden Palace. We will also cruise along the Yangtze River for three days and visit Three Gorges Dam site.

The highlight of the trip will be a home-stay with Chinese families whose children came to New England in 2010 as part of SPIRAL's ongoing cultural and educational programs. This opportunity will give us a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and the opportunity to develop and strengthen personal bonds. While most visitors to China only have the chance to see the tourist sites, SPIRAL's trip hopes to forge relationships in the mission of peace and understanding across cultures.

SPIRAL trip leaders are long-time China experts with in-depth experience about the country and its culture. They're passionate about sharing their knowledge and will help to open doors to an exceptional experience. Accomodations will be comfortable and all food and travel, from the moment the trip commences in Beijing until it's conclusion in Shanghai, is included. The price for the tour is $2,980 and does not include airfare from the U.S., or gratuities. In addition, the tour will officially end in Shanghai and travellers may return to the U.S., directly, or choose to spend more time exploring the country and return from Beijing.

For more details about the trip please visit: SPIRAL International. Click here to download China Trip Registration form.



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