April 18-May 1, 2009 China's Silk Road

A Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventure—Attend two lectures by scholar Liu Hai Fu on China's important dynasties and the symbolism and traditions of the Forbidden Palace. Also learn about various philosophies within the Chinese culture and archeological artifacts at the Xinjiang Regional Museum. Visit Beijing, Dunhuang, Turpan (overnight train), Urumqi, and Kashgar. Highlights include Xian City Wall, Terra-Cotta Warriors, Thousand Buddha Caves, Heavenly Lake, Kashgar Sunday Bazaar, Temple of Heaven, crucial junctions along the Silk Road and Peking Duck dinner followed by Peking Opera. $5,399 (Price includes Chinese Visa.)

Tour prices include roundtrip transportation Forest View Educational Center/O’Hare (free parking provided in lot), roundtrip air, first class accommodations; meals, sightseeing and admissions as listed in itinerary; CET Host, local tour director/guides, deluxe motorcoach transportation throughout tour, pre-departure informational meeting, CET rewards, detailed final documents and destination information, baggage handling, government fees and taxes. Cruises also include port charges and roundtrip transportation airport/ship. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. For a detailed, day-by-day brochure call 847.718.7709 or e-mail cetravel@d214.org