Infosession – Waterscapes in China – Centered on the Yangzi River

This travel course is designed for students interested in exploring China’s environment, history, society, and human–nature relationships, with a particular focus on the Yangtze River. Beginning in Shanghai, where the river meets the sea, we will journey westward to Hangzhou, Yangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Yueyang, Jingzhou, Yichang, Chongqing, and Chengdu. Along the way, we will study and visit city lakes, water towns, museums, religious sites, farmlands, wetlands, and both historical and modern water-management infrastructures. Through these site-based encounters, students will gain deeper insight into Chinese history, ecology, and biodiversity, while experiencing the aesthetic and cultural significance of waterscapes.