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WINTER IN JAPAN
INSIDE CHINA
Venture to Japan during the heart of winter, when snow-mantled mountains and steaming crater lakes set the stage for an incredible wildlife spectacle. Explore dynamic Tokyo, then fly to the wild island of Hokkaido to witness the courtship displays of the endangered red-crowned crane. Search for wildlife in Akan National Park, and learn about the ancient ways of the indigenous Ainu people. Experience a special winter festival, and conclude our journey amid the hot springs of Kanbayashi Onsen, enjoying up-close encounters with Japan’s famous snow monkeys.
From the winding Great Wall to the beautiful mountain landscapes of Yunnan, experience the timeless beauty of a changing China. Begin amid the imperial sites of Beijing, and catch a glimpse of old China in traditional neighborhoods off the beaten track. Hike along an isolated section of the Great Wall, and visit Chonghua Palace in the Forbidden City by special permission. Meet a leading archaeologist and enjoy VIP access to Xi’an’s astonishing terra-cotta warrior dig on a private tour. Then head to the Yunnan countryside to take part in the age-old rituals of rural life. Cap off the trip in cosmopolitan Shanghai. Along the way, get an insider’s view of Chinese culture through discussions with artists, craftspeople, and local experts.
DAYS 1 AND 2 TOKYO, JAPAN DAYS 3 AND 4 TOKYO/LAKE AKAN DAYS 5 AND 6 LAKE AKAN/SAPPORO*
DAYS 1 AND 2 BEIJING, CHINA
DAYS 7, 8 AND 9 SAPPORO/NAGANO/JAPAN ALPS
DAYS 3, 4, AND 5 BEIJING
DAYS 10 AND 11 JAPAN ALPS/TOKYO
DAYS 6 AND 7 BEIJING/XI’AN
11 Days • 2017: Feb. 1–11 • Feb. 3–13 • Feb. 5–15 Feb. 23–Mar. 5* • Mar. 2–12* Expedition Cost:
$7,995
These departures are photography expeditions. See page 123 for details and special pricing. *The February 1, 3, and 5 departures visit Sapporo for the world-famous Sapporo Snow Festival, while the February 23 and March 2 departures visit Sounkyo instead to experience the Sounkyo Hyobaku (Ice Waterfall) Festival.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT Geographer, conservationist, and explorer David Scott Silverberg has been working on Japan’s islands and seas since 1983, and has explored the country extensively. A National Geographic grantee and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, David has worked in more than 100 countries and teaches at several international universities. DAVID WILL ACCOMPANY THE MARCH 2017 DEPARTURE. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR EXPERTS ON OTHER DEPARTURES.
DAYS 8, 9, AND 10 XI’AN/DALI DAYS 11 AND 12 DALI/SHANGHAI
12 Days • 2016: Oct. 9–20 • Oct. 23–Nov. 3 Expedition Cost: $6,995
Visit our website for our China Family Expedition and China Photography Expedition.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT Elvira Masson, a professor of Chinese cultural history at New Mexico State University, has been working, traveling, and studying in China since 1983. She studied Chinese language and modern theater in Beijing, and has developed and led academic and cultural programs for students of all ages visiting China. ELVIRA WILL ACCOMPANY THE OCTOBER 9, 2016 DEPARTURE. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR THE EXPERT ON THE OTHER DEPARTURE.
NOTE: All prices are per person, double occupancy. Single rates are also available. Airfare is not included. Above: Their red faces bright against a backdrop of grays, Japanese macaques soak in a steaming ice hole; an elaborate doorway leads to one of the many passageways of Beijing’s Forbidden City.
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