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1、THAILAND & VIETNAM TRAVEL STUDYJune 2007Tour LeadersLarry Neuman Han NgoJoy Yang THE BASICSTHE STUDY TOUR IS 2 WEEKS LONGWE WILL VISIT TWO COUNTRIES, THAILAND AND VIETNAMWe will visit Bangkok & Chiang Mai THAILAND, &Ha Noi, Hue & Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) VIETNAMSOUTHEAST ASIAINDONESIAPHI

2、LIPPINESMALAYSIALAOSCHINABURMASINGAPORETHAILANDVIETNAMCAMBODIATHAILANDVIETNAMChicagoThe course introduces students to the history, geography, politics, economic, religion, education, and culture of Thailand and Vietnam with a particular emphasis on the social changes during the past decade in the co

3、ntext of globalization. Students will examine urbanization, economic development, inequalities by income, ethnicity, and gender. Official Course Description1. Expose students to cultural, religion, and history of two major Southeast Asian nations2. Introduce students to the education and health care

4、 systems of Thailand and Vietnam3. Develop an understanding of the local business growth and the impact of large-scale globalization4. Study the educational systems of two major Southeast Asian nations5. Contrast the government and economy in Thailand and Vietnam6. Recognize forms of social-economic

5、 inequality and their persistence/change.Course ObjectivesWhat to ExpectTENTATIVE TRIP OUTLINEDepart from Janesville 7:30 am Tuesday June 5 by bus to OHara. Arrive (9:30 am, 3 hours before departure). Fly to Bangkok.Typical flight: Leave OHara at 12:30 arrive 4:30 pm next day in Tokyo (13 hours flyi

6、ng time), change planes & leave Tokyo 6:45 pm arrive Bangkok 11:45 pm (7 hours flying time). Allow at least 2 hrs for immigration/luggage and to travel to the hotel. Sleep time 2 am, about 28-30 hours of traveling since Janesville. Basically, you lose almost 2 days in traveling time.Get up early

7、 the next morning. It will be Thursday. You probably wont sleep right because of a mixture of excitement, exhaustion and jet lag.Basic ItineraryThurs-FridayBangkokSat-MondayChiang MaiTuesday fly to Bangkok then Ha noi,(mostly travel)WedHa noi ThursDanangFriHueSat, Sun, MonHo Chi MinhMonday leave and

8、 travel back to Chicago, arrive on MondayWHAT WILL WE DO ON THE TRIP?Visit schools, clinics, factoriesVisit museums, temples, historic sitesVisit an elephant camp, a rural villageRide planes, buses, boats, trains,(maybe even an elephant)Hear a few lectures, local musicSee cultural activities, dance,

9、 crafts,marketsMeet interesting peopleEat great food & experience new thingsRelax, laugh, have some fun & learn a lotTHAILANDWe first go to:BANGKOK Bangkok OR Krung Thep, The City Of Angels Well visit theWORLD FAMOUS BANGKOKGRAND PALACE Bangkok has world famous traffic congestionThe New Skyt

10、rain Has Helped SomewhatWe plan to visit one of the floating markets near Bangkok. It takes about 45 minutes to get there and we will need to get there very early in the morning. You will see hundreds of boats laden with fruits, vegetables, dried fish and other produce paddled by women wearing broad

11、-brimmed lampshade hats.Thai ReligionAlmost all Thai people are Buddhist. Buddhism is central to Thai culture.You can goShopping, Bangkok styleTransitWe will check out of the hotel in Bangkok on Saturday morning.It takes 2 hours to get to the airport.We wait 1 hour, then fly about 1 hour up to Chian

12、g Mai.We will arrive about noon then it takes hour to get to the hotelAfter Bangkok we go to CHIANG MAIChiang Mai is Thailands major center for quality handicrafts. It is also close to villages of the many “hill-tribes” or ethnic groups of Thailand. Markets offer antiques, silver jewelry, hilltribe

13、opium pipes and embroidery, Thai silks and cottons, basketry, celadon, silverware, furniture, lacquer ware, woodcarving and parasols.Chiang MaiVisit In Town temple and National MuseumVisit Elephant camp/riding schoolDinner with Students/Faculty local universityVisit Doi Suthep and Doi Pui Hilltribe

14、VillageVisit Cottage Industries at Sankamphaeng District and Umbrella Village at Bor SangTraditional Northern Thai Dinner (Khan Toke Dinner) with Thai Northern dancing and Hill Tribe showVisit Hmong VillageStay in Hmong LodgeBBQ dinner and Hmong dancesLeisureYoull Eat Thai FoodThe ideal Thai meal is

15、 a harmonious blend of the spicy, the subtle, the sweet and sour. It is meant to be equally satisfying to eye, nose and palate. A typical meal includes a clear soup (perhaps bitter melons stuffed with minced pork), a steamed dish (mussels in curry sauce), a fried dish (fish with ginger), a hot salad

16、 (beef slices on a bed of lettuce, onions, chilies, mint and lemon juice) and a variety of sauces into which food is dipped. This would be followed by sweet desserts and/or fresh fruits. With their Buddhist background, Thais shunned the use of large animals in big chunks.Generally Thai curries burn

17、intensely, but briefly, whereas other curries, with strong spices, burn for longer periods. Instead of serving dishes in courses, a Thai meal is served all at once, permitting dinners to enjoy complementary combinations of different tastes. TransitOn Tuesday morning, we leave to go the airport in Ch

18、iang Mai at about 8 am. Wait 1 hour at airportFly 1 hour to Bangkok, wait 2 hours.Fly 2 hours to Han noi1-2 hours for customs/immigration & officials and travel to hotel Arrive at hotel about 4 pmThere will be some time to visit the downtown part of Ha noi after we arrive.VIETNAMVietnam covers a

19、n area of 330.363 sq. km making it about as big as Italy. It has 85.6 million people (a little bigger than Germany, the largest European country). Vietnam has a 3,400 km coastline and mountainous cover 75% of the country. There are two huge and fertile river deltas where most of the population live,

20、 the Red River in the North and the Mekong River in the south.After Chiang Mai we fly toVIETNAMVietnam covers an area of 330.363 sq. km making it about as big as Italy. Vietnam has a 3,400 km coastline and mountainous cover 75% of the country. There are two huge and fertile river deltas where most o

21、f the population live, the Red River in the North and the Mekong River in the south.Ha Noi (Capital City)Hanoi is a capital with 1,000 year history.The architecture includes Vietnamese classic monuments, decaying French colonial buildings, and a few communist monuments. Hanoi was not bombed until la

22、te in the war.The city is pleasant, with lakes, many trees, open boulevards, and much less pollution and noise than SaigonHa noiHochiminh MausoleumOne-Pillar PagodaTemple of LiteratureMuseum of ArtTran Quoc PagodaHistorical MuseumDinner with Vietnamese StudentsWe leave Ha Noi Thursday June 147am bre

23、akfast8amcheck out & to airportFly to Danang10 am-4 pm in DanangVisit World Heritage Site of Hoi An the Ancient Town. Visit the famous Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach 6:00 pm Arrive in Hue for overnight. DanangThe beaches are superb, long and good for surfers. At the beginning of the 14th century

24、 Danang was a part of districts used as wedding presents by the Cham King to marry princess Huyen Tran of Dai Viet (as Vietnam was then called). At that time Danang was a wild area with sandy beaches. In 17th century there was mass migration from the North. By the 19the century Chinese Japanese Fren

25、ch Dutch Portuguese and Spanish merchants for business. Friday June 15HUE 7 amBreakfast8 am- 4 pm in Hue Scenic boat ride along the Perfume River, Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb and the Royal Citadel.4pm-7pmCheck out of Hue hotel & fly to Ho Chi Minh City7 pmCheck in t

26、o Hotel7:30 pm +Free timeHUEHue was unified Vietnams capital from 1802 to 1945, during the rule of the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. It was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre.Hue is a quiet, relaxing city, big enough to be interesting but small enough to bicycle arou

27、nd. The city was severely damaged in the 1968 Tet offensive during the American warThe food is great, the best in Vietnam, and the women are supposed to be the most beautiful in the countryMekong Delta SaigonVisit Cu Chi TunnelsDriving to Phan Thiet (Mui Ne)Leaving Phan Thiet for Vung TauTour Vung T

28、au area, while there Visit Whale Temple; Sakya Pagoda; Jesus Statue; Bao Dai EmperorVisit Reunification Hall, Former Presidential Palace and War museumLunch with a Vietnamese companyFree time SAIGON (Ho Chi Minh City)One way to get around Saigon is by cyclo. The first time you are launched into a bu

29、sy intersection ahead of your driver can be a hair raising experience.Increasingly motorbikes are taking over the roads and cyclos are being banned.OPTIONAL YOU CAN TRY ITVietnam is undergoing rapid social and economic change. It is becoming more open to outside trade and exchange.OUR TOUR WILL VISI

30、T THE FAMOUS TUNNELS USED DURING THE 1960s WAR WITH THE US. There were 120 miles of tunnels. They stretch to Saigon and went into some American bases. They were used to shelter an under-ground army and e able them to make surprise attacks before disappearing back through camouflaged trap doors. A tr

31、ip below into them is very interesting but not for the claustrophobic.Youll get to eat Vietnamese FoodPlatters of fresh, herb-filled salads, steaming bowls of brothy soups, all kinds of fish and shellfish, savory grilled meats, fragrant pots of rice and noodles served in every imaginable way, subtle

32、 but salty fish sauce, fiery hot chilies, sweet coconut, tart lime and the refreshing flavors of fresh, raw herbs like mint, coriander, lemongrass and basil. It is a cuisine of fresh, distinct ingredients, balanced but contrasting, rather than a blurring of flavors and textures. Compared to other As

33、ian cuisines, the food is lighter and fresher than Chinese bolder in flavor than Japanese and less tongue-sparingly spicy than Thai. There are the cultural fingerprints left by decades of French influence - a passion for strong coffee and good baguettes, the use of Western ingredients such as butter

34、 and certain vegetables, GENERAL INFORMATION NEXTClimate, money, requirements, etc.WeatherThe weather is tropical, hot and humid, although the northern highlands are a little cooler. Hanoi and Bangkok temps range from 25-33 degrees CChiang Mai temps are 25-32 degrees CHue temps are 26-34 degrees CHo

35、 Chi Minh temps are 24-32 degrees CThis all ranges from 26 = 78F, 34 = 91FRain in JuneBangkok gets about 152 mm of rain = 6 niches inches, humidity averages 79%.Chiang Mai gets about 122 mm of rain, 5.2 inches, humidity averages about 75%Ha Noi gets about 239 mm = 9.5 inches, humidity averages 75%Hu

36、e gets about 76 mm = 3 inches, humidity averages ?Ho Chi Minh about 297 mm = 11.7 inches, humidity averages 78%WISCONSIN55-80 degrees F, 4 inches of rain, 60 % humidityCompared to Wisconsin, expect it to be hotter, wetter and more humid.What to Expect During What to Expect During Rainy SeasonRainy S

37、eason No rain as much as a week at a time Night rain and clear days Torrential rains that last 30 minutes to 2 hours, then clearing and sun Overcast days with little to no rain It rarely rains for a long time. Rain is more like short tropical showers during the afternoon and after the rain the sun i

38、s shining again.The rain actually makes the air quite fresh and cools the hot air temperature down a bit.Should you bring an umbrella?Umbrellas are cheaper and very available there. Do not buy one here and drag it with you.Rain coats are too hot and heavy.Just expect to get wet some and relax about

39、it.ClothingBring short sleeve clothing & shorts. Tank tops and very skimpy clothing are NOT a good idea. There is more modesty and less skin exposed than in is found in the US.A hat and sunglasses are a good idea.Bring comfortable shoes -you will be doing a lot of walking everyday. Flip flops ma

40、y not hold up.Dont forget to bring a swimsuit.Bring your camera too!PACK LIGHTYou will very quickly find that having a lot of luggage will be a major burden.On the past trip, we had to add an extra hour of time to wait for an extra local truck to carry all the luggage from students. A local tour gui

41、de said he never saw so much. Several students had to pay extra money for overweight luggage.Few students got angry with others during the trip, except over a few students who had too much luggage and held up everyone else.Only pack enough clothes for 2-3 days and underwear for 4-5 days. You can was

42、h. If it is not essential, dont bring it.GOODBADCurrency1 US dollar equals about37.4 THB Thailand BahtIf something costs 300 Baht = $8If you have 10 Baht bill = 27 cents If you have 100 Baht bill = $2.60You can change money when you get there.THAI CURRENCYThai coins are valued at 25 satang, 50 satan

43、g, 1 baht, 5 baht and 10 baht. Thai bank notes are valued to the amounts of 10 baht, 20 baht, 50 baht, 100 baht, 500 baht, and 1,000 baht. Vietnamese CurrencyThe currency is the dong$1US = 16,800 Dong10,000 dong = 65 cents100,000 dong = $6.50 US.One million dong = $65 USThe most common bills availab

44、le are the 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000, and 50,000 notes. There are no coins MONEY ISSUESCredit Cards you will pay a 3-5% feeTravelers Checks you will pay a 1% feeCash no fee but you may get robbed so it could be a 100% fee!Small US bills are welcome in Vietnam more than Thailand. Few

45、 places in Vietnam take credit cards and there are very few ATMs.There are AMTs in Thailand but banks tack an additional conversion fee onto the Visa or MasterCard currency-exchange commission. Plus this hidden surcharge is on top of the flat transaction fees that banks often charge for ATM withdraw

46、als away from home. WARNINGThai and especially Vietnamese currency are almost impossible to exchange once you leave the country. You do not want to carry a lot of currency outside the country, because you may not be able to get anything for it.HEALTH AND SAFETYFood and waterborne diseases are the nu

47、mber one cause of illness in travelers to Southeast Asia. Travelers diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites that can contaminate food or water. Make sure your food and drinking water are safe. Wash your hands often with soap and water. HEALTH AND SAFETYDrink only bottled or boiled

48、water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles. Eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself. DO NOT eat food purchased from street vendors or drink beverages with ice. Note that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury among travelers, walk d

49、efensively. Always use seat belts.HEALTH AND SAFETYNo major risks are expected, but to be careful it is recommended that you visit your doctor 46 weeks before the trip to allow time for shots to take effect.RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL: Hepatitis or immune globulin (IG) and Typ

50、hoid vaccination. As needed, booster doses for tetanus, diphtheria, and measles, and a one-time dose of polio for adults.REQUIREDPRE-DEPARTUREORIENTATIONSESSIONSMEETS 8 TIMESThursday 4:00 PM 6 PMEVERY OTHER WEEK DURING THE SEMESTERHow much will it cost?Estimate at about $3,700$300 deposit due Jan 25

51、$3,400 MORE due February 3Budget about $5-10 per day for souvenirs, snacks, personal needs, some meals (est. $4-8)INCLUDED: RT airfare, twin lodging,all in-country transport, all breakfasts, all lunches, about 6 dinners, all museum/site entry fees NOT INCLUDED: Passport fee, Visa fee for Vietnam, Bus fare to Chicagos OHara airport, Personal needs/snacks/souvenirs, about 8 dinnersCostsIn general you will find costs lower than the U.S. Altho