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China on the Move: Deep Exploration of China
June 2 June 18, 2015
Beijing, Tianjin, Xian, and Shanghai
Organized by
Beijing International Chinese College

Introduction
As the world's second largest economy, China plays an important part in todays global
marketplace. Bringing hundreds of millions of its citizens up from subsistence poverty to a
higher standard of living, Chinas 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.


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Highlights

Visit historical/cultural sites in four major Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Xian);
enjoy authentic Chinese food that are often missed by foreign visitors

Travel by high speed trains inside China, experience Chinas unique railroad systems

Participate in seminars and discussions focused on Chinas 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, Tiananmen, 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 Tianjin1 Night

Visit Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited and Airbus (Tianjin) Final Assembly Co.
Haihe River Evening Cruise

Overnight train from Beijing to Xian and stay in Xian.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 Xian 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/Caf/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 Xian, air flight from Xian to Shanghai
Accommodations for 17 nights as specified in the itinerary, including one overnight stay on a soft-
sleeper train to Xian and one home-stay in a farmers 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: huayang920@gmail.com, 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

Jun 2 (Tue)
Beijing

All day

Arrival in Beijing, transfer to the hotel, check in hotel (Holiday Inn

Express Beiing Minzuyuan)

Dinner

Morning

B, L, D

Jun 3 (Wed)

Opening Ceremony, program orientation, introduction of Beijing,

study and practice survival Chinese

Beijing

Evening

Welcome dinner (Peking Duck)

Chinese food, cooking style and dinning etiquette

Jun 4 (Thu)

Morning

Jingshan and Beihai Park, interact with local people

Beijing

Afternoon Lecture: China in history; social/economic changes in past 35 years

Afternoon Tiananmen Squire, Qianmen, and National Museum, Opera House

Evening

Chinese film <To Live> and discussion

Jun 5 (Fri)

Morning

Tai Chi practice; Visit Beijing Hyundai Motor Co.

Beijing

Afternoon Seminar on Chinese business culture, meet entrepreneurs

Evening

Meet local business policy makers, small business owners (dinner)

Peking duck

B, L, D

B, L, D
Hot Pot

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

June 7 (Sun)

Morning

Tai Chi practice; Visit the Forbidden City

B, L, D

Beijing

Afternoon Visit the Temple of Heaven, exercise with the locals shopping at
nearby Pearl Market (Hongqiao)

10

Evening

Peking Opera in Liyuan Theater (Qianmen Hotel)

Qingfen or
similar
restaurant

June 8 (Mon)

Morning

Train to Tianjin (Heping Holiday Inn Express), visit Ancient Cultural St

B, L, D

Tianjin

Afternoon Visit Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited

Evening

Haihe River Cruise featuring views of the citys lights

June 9 (Tue)
Tianjin and
Beijing

Morning

Visit Airbus (Tianjin) Final Assembly Co. LTD

Evening

Back to hotel, free at leisuredinner on your own

Jun10 (Wed)

Morning

Tai Chi practice; Visit a nursing home for the elders

Beijing

Afternoon Discussion on Chinas social welfare system and population policy

Jun11 (Thu)

Afternoon Train back to Beijing, Visit 798 Art District

Evening

Red Theater Kongfu Show: The legend of Kongfu

Morning

Tai Chi practice; Visit Mentally Challenged Childrens Welfare

Institute (Daxing)

Beijing

Afternoon Visit the Summer Palace

Evening

Free at leisure shopping, dinner on your own (suggestions provided)

5

Local food
B, L
Local food
B, L, D
Beijing Snack
B, L


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Day Date/location Time

Activity

Meal

Tai Chi practice; Visit an elementary school

B, L
Lunch at the
School Cafe

11

Jun12 (Fri)

Morning

Beijing

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)

Morning

Beijing/train

Tai Chi practice; Rickshaw tour; Visit the center of old Beijing
(Houhai, Hutong, Yandaixiejie, Drum Tower) and a local Family
(courtyard home)

Afternoon Chinese Cuisine Cooking Class and Chinese Cuisine Culture

13

Jun14 (Sun)
Xian

Evening

Aboard on a night train to Xian (train number T19/20:43).

Morning

Arrive in Xian in the early morning, City Tour, check in hotel

(Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda)

Afternoon Historical Museum of Shaanxi Province, City Wall walk

Evening

Tang Dynasty Cultural Show

B, L, D
Lunch with
Chinese
family

B, L, D
Dumpling
Restaurant

14

Jun15 (Mon)
Xian

All Day

Visit the Museum of Terracotta Army and a pottery making factory

B, L, D

15

Jun16 (Tue)

Morning

Free time (optional: Visit a local market place)

Xian

Afternoon Travel to Huxian Farmers Painting Village, visit painting studio

16

17

Evening

Home-hosted dinner and an over-night stay in local family home

B, L, D
Home-hosted
dinner with
farmers

Jun17 (Wed)

Morning

Xian to Shanghai by air, check in hotel (Holiday Inn Shanghai DT)

B,D

Shanghai

Afternoon Visit the Bund, shopping at Nanjing Street, lunch on your own

Jun18 (Thu)

Evening

City stroll, Huangpu river cruise featuring the views of city lights

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

Shanghai

Afternoon Visit Yu Garden and Bazaar, shopping

Jun19 (Fri)

18

Shanghai

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

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

Steamed
Buns
B,D
Lunch at the
Yu Garden,
on your own
Farewell
dinner
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 dont 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