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China Total Solar Eclipse Tour 2009 – Longest Total Solar Eclipse of Our Lifetime – (2009 July 19 – August 6)
	WHY CHINA — ESPECIALLY IN 2009? China — A Different World in Transition from an Ancient to a Modern Society Read article, "When the Sun Goes Dark," by our science escort, Dr. Howard L. Cohen (from Senior Times Magazine, May 2009, pp. 27) A Land of Ancient Secrets Now Opening its Doors World's largest country by population Still largely mysterious and undiscovered Unimaginable vastness offering some of world's most splendid destinations Complex ancient history with one of longest unified civilizations Medieval countrysides contrast shiny, high-rise cities An emerging, booming modern economy Home of the rare, endangered and lovable giant panda A land of unique attractions as the Great Wall, awesome ranks of life-size Terracotta Army, unequaled exquisite gardens and pagodas, Forbidden City, Three Gorges Great Dam and so much more (See Attractions for places we visit during our tour) The Year 2009 is also Special for China! Better infrastructure due to improvements for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics China is improving its roads and accommodations for 2008 China is taking steps to improve its air quality for 2008 Tours in 2009 can take advantage of these improvements Opportunity to see The Great 2009 Total Eclipse of the Sun! Longest Total Solar Eclipse of Your Lifetime Seen from only India, South Pacific Ocean and China Read "Why See a Total Eclipse of the Sun" Eclipse also highlights first International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009)* *International Year of Astronomy — "The Universe, Yours to Discover" Proclaimed by declarations of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and United Nations General Assembly (2007 December) Celebrates 400th anniversary of first astronomical use of telescope by Galileo Highlights global cooperation for peaceful purposes—searching for our cosmic origin and common heritage which connect all citizens of Earth Illustrates astronomy as a classic example of how science contributes towards furthering international cooperation For more information see Overview, Attractions, Itinerary, Hotels, Escorts & Eclipse
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