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Criminal Justice Professional Delegation
to China


Delegation Leaders: Jeffrey T. Walker, Ph.D.,
Past President, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
Professor and Graduate Coordinator, Department of Criminal Justice,
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
&
Stacy C. Moak, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Department,
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Program Dates: June 8-20, 2008
 

A delegation of professionals specializing in criminal justice has been selected to participate in bilateral exchanges with their professional counterparts in China, under the auspices of People to People Ambassador Programs.


CHINA

Age-old traditions converge with modern Chinese life in an exotic setting that begs to be discovered anew by all who enter. From bustling cities to rural villages to the top of the Great Wall, you will discover a warm and joyful society, where family and honor play a meaningful role. This heady mix of ancient culture and contemporary practices make visiting China one of the most intoxicating adventures you’ll find anywhere.
 


Proposed Itinerary


Topics of discussion for the professional meetings are provided by the delegation leader and are modified to the specific interests of delegates. A final, detailed itinerary will be provided approximately 30 days prior to departure.

The professional counterparts you meet throughout the program will be invited to join the delegation for a meal to allow further interaction between you and your hosts.
 
Sunday, Day 1: Los Angeles to Beijing

Monday, Day 2: En Route

Cross the International Date Line

Tuesday, Day 3: Beijing
China’s single greatest repository of monuments and treasures from the Imperial era, Beijing is also the political and administrative center of the People’s Republic of China. Home to 12 million individuals, it is the second largest and fastest growing municipality in modern China.

Afternoon free with a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Wednesday, Day 4: Beijing
Program briefing: Discuss the political and cultural diversity of China and receive further information
on the delegation

Professional Overview: Status and delivery of criminal justice in China

Professional program focusing on:
  • Transnational crime
  • Internet/computer crime

Guest program:
Old Beijing’s culture and customs will come to life as you spend time with a family in the old Hutong area. Gain an understanding of how the locals really live by immersing yourself in their daily lives, even if only for a short time. Then our guests will move on to visit the best-kept courtyard house in Beijing, Gong Wang Fu, or the Prince Gong Palace. Covering 5.7 hectares of land in the core area of Beijing, it is the world's largest and the most beautiful courtyard house. The palace is situated in the Western Street of Qian Hai, on the northern shore of Shicha Lake, Western District, Beijing.

The still water of reflecting pools and exotic foliage stirring in the breeze will entice you to explore the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. The Summer Palace has been an urban oasis for the last 800 years and was restored to its original splendor in the early 20th century.

Thursday, Day 5: Beijing
In the morning, delegates and guests will visit the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace), whose massive stone walls were once the residence of Ming and Qing emperors.

The mysteries of construction and conquest have drawn people to the Great Wall of China for nearly 2,000 years. This afternoon, enjoy breathtaking views from the wall’s high vantage points, and meander along a section set in a rugged, mountainous landscape.

Friday, Day 6: Beijing

Professional program focusing on:

  • Comparative drug crime
  • Comparative gang issues

Guest program:
Today visit the Temple of Heaven. The temple’s compound is one of the largest parks in the city, covering two times the size of the Palace Museum.

Saturday, Day 7: Beijing to Guiyang
Established as a capital during the Ming dynasty, Guiyang’s relative isolation has made the region one of the best-kept secrets in China. Limestone covered hills, jagged peaks and terraced rice fields characterize its stunning landscape. The capital of Guizhou province today, Guiyang is home to colorful ethnic minority cultures and unique traditions.

Sunday, Day 8: Guiyang
Delegates and guests will venture through the garden province of Guizhou and see the beautiful countryside en route to the remarkable caves of the Dragon Palace. The palace’s underground karst cave is nine miles long and threads through 20 mountains, linking more than 90 caves.

You will also have the opportunity to interact with residents and observe family life in a local village.

Monday, Day 9: Guiyang

Professional program focusing on:

  • Police efforts to control crime

Guest program:
Explore Quingyan Ancient Town, one of the most famous historical and cultural towns in Guizhou Province.

Pay a visit to the beautiful Ming-era Jiaxiu Pavilion. Rising nearly 100 feet on the Fuyu (Floating Jade) Bridge over Nanming River, the Jiaxiu Tower houses the authentic works and paintings of many ancient calligraphers.

Tuesday, Day 10: Guiyang to Shanghai
Shanghai, the fourth largest city in the world, is one of China’s most cosmopolitan areas. More than half of Shanghai’s 13 million people live in the urban core, and it is a leading cultural and education center of China.

Wednesday, Day 11: Shanghai

Professional program focusing on:

  • Judicial/criminal processing of criminals
  • Corrections system

Guest program:
Experience the vibrant artwork and peaceful atmosphere of the Jade Buddha Temple. Located in the northwest part of the city, the temple is famous for two rare statues of Buddha, each carved out of a single piece of white Burmese jade. One depicts Buddha at the moment of his enlightenment, and the other as he is passing into Nirvana. The original temple, built in 1882, was destroyed during the revolution that overthrew the Qing dynasty. The statues survived, and a new temple was constructed in 1928.

Guests will depart to see the changes of the leased territory, the vicissitudes of the Bund, and the achievements of Shanghai in urban planning and construction in Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, the world’s biggest model of urban planning. Located at 100, Renmin Avenue, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall has a total floor space of 19 thousand square meters. It fully displays the achievements of Shanghai in city planning and construction and embodies the theme of “city, man, environment, and development”. The Exhibition Hall adopts modern exhibition technology and uses high-tech to achieve an integration of professionalism, knowledge, interest, and art, giving stress to the exhibition of the future of the city. Followed by the visit, our guests will take a walk at the Xin Tian Di Area, located in the center of Shanghai City south of Huaihai Zhong Lu. Shanghai Xin Tian Di has become an urban tourist attraction that holds the historical and cultural legacies of the city. It is unique because of its concept of construction. It retains the antique walls, tiles and exterior of the Shikumen housing of old Shanghai. On the other hand, its interior embodies a totally different world of international gallery, bars and cafes, boutiques or theme restaurants. When you walk into Xin Tian Di, you will get the taste both of Shanghai in the 1920's and the sonic modern lifestyle of urbanites of the 21st century.

Thursday, Day 12: Shanghai
Delegates and guests will spend the morning at the Shanghai Museum perusing more than 120,000 cultural relics representing all the historical periods of ancient China. The collections include bronzes, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy and ancient sculptures created by some of the finest artisans China has ever produced. Established in 1952 and located in People’s Square, the museum is reputed to be one of the four largest in China.

Enjoy an afternoon stop at the Yu Garden bordering Old Town; it is filled with stone dragons, teahouses, pavilions and goldfish ponds.

A farewell banquet on the final evening in China will give delegates and guests a chance to recap their People to People experience.

Friday, Day 13: Shanghai to Los Angeles (via Hong Kong)
 

Optional Pre-Program Extension to Hong Kong
Optional Post-Program Extension to Tibet
Optional Post-Program Extension to Xi’an and Kunming
Please inquire for further information upon registration

We work diligently to ensure that the activities described here are available on your program. In rare cases, scheduling conflicts, delays, weather or circumstances beyond our control may result in program changes. If substitution is required, we make every effort to feature comparable events to retain the content and quality of the program.

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