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Introduction
As the world's second largest economy, China plays an important part in today’s global marketplace. Bringing hundreds of millions of its citizens up from subsistence poverty to a higher standard of living, China’s rise is considered one of the greatest stories of our era.
Despite China's fairly recent resurgence on the international financial landscape, the country's economic and cultural foundations were laid more than 2000 years ago. Many unique and
diverse Chinese business features and models were shaped by its history, culture and people and were often unknown in the western business circles.
This 17-‐day trip to four major Chinese cities is intended to provide an opportunity to gain rich understanding and first-‐hand experience of the historic, cultural, and social factors that influence Chinese society, transformation and business world today. Join us for insights into the Chinese approach to life and business and build relationships and strategic partnerships abroad.
前进的中国 — 美国友人中国深度行
China on the Move: Deep Exploration of China
June 2 – June 18, 2015 Beijing, Tianjin, Xian, and Shanghai
Organized by Beijing International Chinese College
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Highlights
§ Visit historical/cultural sites in four major Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Xi’an); enjoy authentic Chinese food that are often missed by foreign visitors
§ Travel by high speed trains inside China, experience China’s unique railroad systems
§ Participate in seminars and discussions focused on China’s modern and contemporary history, socioeconomic reform, and implementation of the policies that transformed China over the last 35 years
§ Visit joint venture companies, meet local economic policy makers, small business owners and entrepreneurs; discuss the stories, ambitions, challenges and dilemmas they encounter
§ Visit, study and practice Chinese traditions and customs such as the language, food, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and fitness exercises (Tai Chi)
§ Visit Chinese families, neighborhoods, parks and schools; interact with local people
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Itinerary summary
Arrival in Beijing and stay in Beijing ..………………..……………………………………………………..10 Nights
• Visit historical sites: Forbidden City, Tian’anmen, Qianmen, Summer Palace, Beihai and Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall (Ruins of the Wall at Badaling)
• Dine out for authentic local food (Peking Duck, steamed buns, hot pot, etc.) • Seminars/films on Chinese history, language, medicine, food and current events • Visit Beijing Hyundai Motor Co. ; meet local economic policy makers, small business
owners and entrepreneurs over dinner • Interact with people (visit local parks, communities, school and a nursing home) • Classes on Chinese cuisine, cooking, visit a traditional Chinese medicine clinic • Visit the heart of old Beijing and a courtyard family, lunch with the family • Visit a contemporary pop culture/art district (798 Art District) • Participate in Tai Chi classes on most mornings before breakfast
Traveling to Tianjin by high speed train and stay in Tianjin……………………………………………1 Night
• Visit Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited and Airbus (Tianjin) Final Assembly Co. • Haihe River Evening Cruise
Overnight train from Beijing to Xi’an and stay in Xi’an………………………………………………….4 Nights
• Visit historical sites: Terracotta Army, Old City Wall, History Museum • Dine out for local authentic food (dumplings, lamb buns) • Visit Huxian County Farmers’ Painting Village, enjoy a home-‐made authentic meal, stay
in the village for one night
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Flight from Xi’an to Shanghai and stay in Shanghai……………….…………………………………...2 Nights
• City tour, visit Pudong District, bird view of the city from Oriental Pearl TV Tower, night view of Huangpu River from the Bund, river cruise
• Visit Yu Garden and Bazaar, take a walk tour in the old French Concession, stroll through Tianzifang Art/Café/Shopping area
Trip Cost: USD $4,430 per person based on double occupancy. Single room supplement add $520.
What is Included in the Trip Cost • Airport/hotel transfers, Private motor coach for local travel; high speed train from Beijing to Tianjin
and back, regular train from Beijing to Xi’an, air flight from Xi’an to Shanghai • Accommodations for 17 nights as specified in the itinerary, including one overnight stay on a soft-‐
sleeper train to Xi’an and one home-‐stay in a farmer’s home • Expert-‐led lectures, visits and round table discussions as specified in the itinerary • Sightseeing tours with private English-‐speaking guide • Performances and film screenings, as specified in the itinerary • Most of the meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) as specified in the itinerary • Tai Chi classes on most mornings before breakfast (optional)
Not Included • Round trip international air transportation, China visa fee, Travel Insurance • Items of a personal nature, including laundry, telephone calls, etc.
Contact: Dr. Hua Yang, Representative of the Beijing International Chinese College in the USA. • E-‐mail: [email protected], Tel: 001-‐214-‐348-‐4562, Cell: 001-‐214-‐597-‐8964 • Website: www.hibicc.com
Payment details:
Please make the payment of the deposit and full payment of the tour into the following bank account Bank Name: Bank of China
Account Name: Beijing International Chinese College
Account Number: 328558368849
Bank Address: Beijing Yi Yuan Sub Branch No.28 Yi Yuan, An Hui Li, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Bank SWIFT code: BKCH CN BJ 110
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Tentative Day-‐by-‐Day Itinerary
Day Date and location
Time Activity Meal
1 Jun 2 (Tue) Beijing
All day Arrival in Beijing, transfer to the hotel, check in hotel (Holiday Inn Express Beiing Minzuyuan)
Dinner
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Jun 3 (Wed)
Beijing
Morning Opening Ceremony, program orientation, introduction of Beijing, study and practice survival Chinese
B, L, D
Peking duck Afternoon Tiananmen Squire, Qianmen, and National Museum, Opera House Evening Welcome dinner (Peking Duck)
Chinese food, cooking style and dinning etiquette
3 Jun 4 (Thu)
Beijing
Morning Jingshan and Beihai Park, interact with local people B, L, D Afternoon Lecture: China in history; social/economic changes in past 35 years Evening Chinese film <To Live> and discussion
4 Jun 5 (Fri) Beijing
Morning Tai Chi practice; Visit Beijing Hyundai Motor Co. B, L, D
Hot Pot Afternoon Seminar on Chinese business culture, meet entrepreneurs Evening Meet local business policy makers, small business owners (dinner)
5 Jun 6 (Sat) Beijing
All Day Visit the Great Wall (Ruins of the Wall at Badaling) and Sacred Way (Ming Tombs). Evening free; dinner on your own (suggestions provided)
B, L
6 June 7 (Sun)
Beijing
Morning Tai Chi practice; Visit the Forbidden City B, L, D
Qingfen or similar restaurant
Afternoon Visit the Temple of Heaven, exercise with the locals – shopping at nearby Pearl Market (Hongqiao)
Evening Peking Opera in Liyuan Theater (Qianmen Hotel) 7 June 8 (Mon)
Tianjin
Morning Train to Tianjin (Heping Holiday Inn Express), visit Ancient Cultural St B, L, D
Local food Afternoon Visit Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited Evening Haihe River Cruise featuring views of the city’s lights
8 June 9 (Tue) Tianjin and Beijing
Morning Visit Airbus (Tianjin) Final Assembly Co. LTD B, L
Local food Afternoon Train back to Beijing, Visit 798 Art District Evening Back to hotel, free at leisure,dinner on your own
9 Jun10 (Wed)
Beijing
Morning Tai Chi practice; Visit a nursing home for the elders B, L, D
Beijing Snack Afternoon Discussion on China’s social welfare system and population policy Evening Red Theater Kongfu Show: The legend of Kongfu
10 Jun11 (Thu) Beijing
Morning Tai Chi practice; Visit Mentally Challenged Children’s Welfare Institute (Daxing)
B, L
Afternoon Visit the Summer Palace Evening Free at leisure shopping, dinner on your own (suggestions provided)
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Day Date/location Time Activity Meal 11
Jun12 (Fri)
Beijing
Morning Tai Chi practice; Visit an elementary school B, L Lunch at the School Cafe
Afternoon Lecture on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), visit a herbal store, try acupuncture, a comparison between TCM and Western Medicine
Evening Free at leisure, shopping, dinner on your own (suggestions provided)
12 Jun13 (Sat)
Beijing/train
Morning Tai Chi practice; Rickshaw tour; Visit the center of old Beijing (Houhai, Hutong, Yandaixiejie, Drum Tower) and a local Family (courtyard home)
B, L, D Lunch with Chinese family
Afternoon Chinese Cuisine Cooking Class and Chinese Cuisine Culture Evening Aboard on a night train to Xi’an (train number T19/20:43).
13 Jun14 (Sun)
X’ian
Morning Arrive in Xi’an in the early morning, City Tour, check in hotel (Holiday Inn Xi’an Big Goose Pagoda)
B, L, D Dumpling Restaurant Afternoon Historical Museum of Shaanxi Province, City Wall walk
Evening Tang Dynasty Cultural Show
14 Jun15 (Mon) Xi’an
All Day Visit the Museum of Terracotta Army and a pottery making factory B, L, D
15 Jun16 (Tue)
Xi’an
Morning Free time (optional: Visit a local market place) B, L, D Home-‐hosted dinner with farmers
Afternoon Travel to Huxian Farmers’ Painting Village, visit painting studio Home-‐hosted dinner and an over-‐night stay in local family home Evening
16 Jun17 (Wed)
Shanghai
Morning Xi’an to Shanghai by air, check in hotel (Holiday Inn Shanghai DT) B,D Steamed Buns
Afternoon Visit the Bund, shopping at Nanjing Street, lunch on your own Evening City stroll, Huangpu river cruise featuring the views of city lights
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Jun18 (Thu)
Shanghai
Morning Visit Pudong district, a bird eye view of the city from one skyscraper, visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, learn life in the Shanghai's foreign Concession at Shanghai Municipal History Museum
B,D Lunch at the Yu Garden, on your own Farewell dinner
Afternoon Visit Yu Garden and Bazaar, shopping Walk tour in the former French Concession area; or Tianzifang Art Cafe, and Shopping District to see local Shanghai life at its best
Evening Closing ceremony, performance of Tai Chi, farewell dinner
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Jun19 (Fri)
Shanghai
Depart to the US from Shanghai Other options (on your own, arrangement can be made) 1. Take high speed train back to Beijing, then depart to the US 2. Stay in Shanghai for a few additional days 3. Fly to Hong Kong for your private tour
B
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Terms and Conditions
Reservations A deposit of $400 per person is required to secure your reservation. To secure reservations on a trip departing within 70 days, a full payment is required at the time of booking.
Final payment BICC must receive the payment in full at least 70 days prior to departure, unless otherwise stated. Reservations will be cancelled if final payment is not received by due date and cancellation charges will apply. Program price stated is per person and based on double occupancy (travelers will share a twin room with another traveler of the same gender). Single travelers We offer a limited number of single rooms, subject to availability and hotel space. There will be a flat fee of $520 added to the tour fee for the travelers who wish to stay in single rooms or don’t want to share a twin-‐room with other travelers.
Cancellations For all cancellations we will refund the cost of your trip, less the following per-‐person charges. Charges shown include the $130 administrative fee: Prior to departure Charge 51 days and more……………………………..$130 50-‐30 days ……………………………………… $500 29 days to day of departure …………… 100% of the selling price