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China 2015

by EMU Intercultural Programs

Fall Semester with Myrrl Byler, Eric Eberly & Dong Ling

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Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, was the first city we visited on our recent trip through western China. Here, our group takes a break while climbing Qingcheng Mountain.
Chengdu is also known as the panda capital of the world; during our stay, we visited one of the largest giant panda sanctuaries in the world
Two actresses prepare for their show, done in the classic Sichuan opera style. DSC_0660
As the legendary end of the Silk Road, Xi’an represents the border between traditional Han China and the diverse plateau of Western China. This taffy puller offers one of the many treats available at the Xi’an Muslim market.
The next city we visited was Xi’an, the ancient capital of China and current capital of Shaanxi province. Xi’an is widely known as the home of the terra cotta warriors, which have guarded Emperor Qin Shihuan’s tomb for over 2,000 years.
After Xi’an, we continued westward into Tibetan China. The view from this mountain overlooks the town of Xiahe and the Labrang monastery, the second largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in China.
Our Tibetan tour guide, David, explains the significance of prayer flags to Tibetan culture.
We ended our West China trip with a visit to the desert oasis city of Dunhuang. Our desert excursion included a camel ride, sand sledding, and dune climbing.
Chongqing, now one of the biggest cities in China, is built on the banks of the Yangtze River. The hilly terrain has created a disorientating mix of skyscraper and road that seem to have been continually piled upon each other with little regard of order
Chongqing citizens celebrate the Moon Festival (Sept. 26) by lighting candles for their ancestors
A crowded alleyway in Chongqing
Elementary school near Guang’an. We visited some MCC-sponsored primary schools outside of the developing city. In contrast with America, urban schools in China have far more resources than rural ones, since the rural schools are hard to reach
Class let out just in time for this crowd of excited elementary schoolers to send us off
Hannah is greeted by a cluster of girls at the affiliated middle school
In Guang’an, our group visited a school for hearing-impaired children between the ages of two and seven. At the school, children learn to adjust their post-surgery hearing to a proficient level in preparation for primary school
The group in Tiananmen Square
A history lesson from leader Myrrl Byler at the Temple of Heaven
Snapping a picture of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest with Clara
In the park
Jemma asks a local college student for directions
Women at Chongwenmen church
China 2015 Cross-Cultural on the Great Wall at Jinshanling
Clara with a local farmer selling souvenirs on the Great Wall
Inti rides on his mother Andrea's shoulders