SUU Community on the Go explores ancient wonders of China
By Haven Scott
If seeing China’s Great Wall is on your bucket list, the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce and SUU Community on the Go are partnering to offer the community just such an experience. The nine-day April 2019 excursion begins in Beijing where travelers will visit Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall.
Among the many trip activities, participants will experience authentic Chinese cuisine, visit the DongLin Silk Factory in Suzhou to watch silkworms work their magic, or roam the shopping districts as there is plenty of free time built into the travel itinerary. An optional excursion to learn how the famous terracotta army statues were produced more than 2,200 years ago at Xi’an is also available if desired.
“We are excited to partner with the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce to bring this exciting trip to community members at such an affordable price,” said SUU Community on the Go director Melynda Thorpe. “The large group tour setting allows adults in southern Utah to travel together with friends and family members to experience China’s remarkable ancient wonders.”
Chamber of Commerce office manager Mande Adams said their office does community trips once every year, but it has been more than seven years since they last went to China.
“Those who have been on this trip in the past with the chamber have thoroughly enjoyed themselves while experiencing a different country and culture,” she said. “The last time we went to China we had so many community members travel with us that the Chinese government sent a life-size replica of a terracotta warrior, which is on display at the Cedar City Library.”
The trip will take place April 12–20 for only $2,229 per person. Travelers will depart from Las Vegas, and the price includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations in 4–5 star rated establishments, three meals each day, a deluxe bus tour, English-speaking tour guides, and entrance fees to attractions. An optional excursion to the city of Xi’an is also available for an extra $200 per person.
Give the gift of unforgettable travel experiences this holiday season. Community on the Go trips pair community members with SUU experts for affordable, educational travel to domestic and international destinations around the world.
Secure your spot with a $300 deposit today. Final payments are due Dec. 15. For a full trip itinerary or to register for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, visit suu.edu/onthego. For additional questions or help registering, call Community on the Go at (435) 586-7808 or email onthego@suu.edu.
Amazing how the promis of a “cheap”‘ trip to China is still working so well.. Did anyone stop to ask how come it is so cheap? As China isn’t, not if you are really looking for a good value-for-money unique experience and not just half-time-free, shopping tour…