USCPFA National Tours |
Travel in China is an adventure into another historical time, into another culture,into a society changing as you watch it. |
USCPFA has been taking people to China since 1972. USCPFA national tours allow you to deepen your understanding of China by seeing China for yourself and making contact with China's culture and people. Most USCPFA national tours are arranged in China by Youxie, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, under a continuing USCPFA-Youxie exchange. We travel with friends!
Traveling in China is different from traveling in the US or Europe, and can be more difficult--partly because the language is so different, but also because China is a developing country. USCPFA's written orientation materials describe what you can expect as you travel in China, and make suggestions for clothes and packing, and for preparing yourself for the trip. Personal responses answer specific questions.
USCPFA tours are accompanied by an experienced tour guide from the US and are also accompanied, throughout China, by a Chinese National Guide who speaks English and (Mandarin) Chinese. In each city, the tour will have a local Chinese guide who speaks English and Chinese.
For more information, contact the National Tour Office by sending an email to .
2012 Friendship Forum - Chengdu -
September or October 2012
For USCPFA Leaders
The application process will be opened when we have received dates from Youxie.
From new USCPFA Tour Coordinator Therese Kulla-Abbott: My first trip to China in 1998 was as a new member of the United States-China Peopleís Friendship Association. Little did I know of the heart connections that I would make on that trip. Experiencing Chinaís history and culture were incredibly educational and my friendships have lasted over 13 years. I look forward to my next trip to China in 2012 with anticipation.
I served as Editor of the China Notes Newsletter for the Midwest Region for two years and since that time, received my Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in technology. I had the opportunity to attend the 2006 Friendship Forum in Wuhan, China and upon our return co-hosted the Midwest Region USCPFA Conference held in St. Louis, Missouri. I currently assist Kitty Trescott as assistant to the Treasurer. I am excited to serve USCPFA as the National Tour Coordinator. My goal is to create opportunities to experience and learn about China and promote friendship and mutual understanding.
Read about the most recent USCPFA Delegation visit to Jiangxi Province for the 4th Friendship Forum, September 2010.
Several Regions and chapters may have their own tours going to China. The tour sponsor, not USCPFA national is responsible for those tours originated at the regional and/or local level. Check with the regions and Chapters for current offerings.