This document provides an agenda and details for a 12-day trek through China from May 21st to June 1st, 2010, visiting Beijing, Chengdu, Lijiang, and Shanghai. The trek will explore destinations in each city and includes accommodations, meals, tours, and transportation for a cost of $3,197. A schedule outlines activities planned for each multi-day stop. Sign-ups for the limited spots will open on March 22nd. The document provides information on flights, visas, and contacts for questions.
3. We will explore four destinations in 12 days
No morning flights – we promise!
Beijing
Chengdu Shanghai
Beijing May 21 - May 24
Chengdu May 25 - May 26
Lijiang
Lijiang May 27 - May 29
Shanghai May 30 - June 1
5. Trek Schedule – Beijing D1: The Grandeur of China
Tian’anmen Square
• Forbidden City
• Tiananmen Square
• Foot massage
• Alumni Reception
Forbidden City – the Royal
Court for 5 centuries
Foot massage!
Exclusive welcome reception with business leaders will be hosted
6. Trek Schedule – Beijing D2: Live Like an Emperor
We will spend the night
in the boutique hotel
inside Summer Palace
and live the life of the
emperor!
Boutique hotel inside Summer Palace
Summer Palace – China’s Versailles
7. Trek Schedule – Beijing D3: Where Modernity Meets Tradition
Bird Nest
Stay at the foot of Great Wall!
Water Cube
View from the hotel room
8. Trek Schedule – Beijing D4: Art
and War
Great Wall
Modern Art District – the
Montmartre in Beijing
10. Trek Schedule – Chengdu D1: We want to see Pandas!
Do you want to touch and hug a real panda?
• Sichuan is one of the very few places in China with a natural panda habitat
• Come and visit the Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Conservation Center
11. Trek Schedule – Chengdu D2: History, Scenery and Life Unexpected
Du Jiang Yan Irrigation Project,
built in 256 BC – still functional
Local afternoon tea
Peaceful times
The San Xing Dui – the
lost world from 12th-11th
centuries BCE
13. Trek Schedule – Lijiang D1: Live the Dream
Jade Dragon Mountain
Black Dragon Lake
Folklore Show
Banyan Tree Resort
14. Trek Schedule – Lijiang D2: Village Lore
We’ll hit the clubs after exploring authentic Chinese villages
15. Trek Schedule – Lijiang D3: Free Time with Hangover
We will leave you half day of free time to ease the hangover from last night before
leaving for Shanghai early afternoon
17. Trek Schedule – Shanghai D1: Back to Business? … or Not?
Company visit
The Bund
Shanghai Museum financial center in the past and future
18. Trek Schedule – Shanghai D2: Relax, Food, Shopping!
Shanghai Dim Sum
Shopping time!
Yu Garden
19. Trek Schedule – Shanghai Day 3: You Need to Make a Decision
Option 2: Xi Tang Village Option 3: Shanghai Life –
Option 1: Expo
Site in Mission Impossible III And a lot more shopping
Cast your vote on Webcafe!
20. Trek Budget and Payment Schedule (Tentative)
Trek costs $3,197
Includes:
• Accommodation: 13 nights Payment Schedule:
• All China domestic Airfare
• $800 Check Deposit due Next
• Alumni reception and farewell party Friday (26th, March) to secure
• Group tours your spot in the trek!
• All group meals • The final payment schedule and
• Group ground transportation amounts will be released soon
Excludes: • Total amount is subject to change
• International flights to and from China due to potential schedule
adjustments and further budget
• Optional tours (~$150)
negotiation
• Travel documents (passport, visa, etc)
• Insurance
21. How to Join China Trek
• Sign Up Time and Procedure:
– Webcafe sign-up opens at 9pm March 22 (next Mon) and closes at 12am March 23
– You need to purchase GCC membership on WGA to access the sign-up link
– Sign-up fast!!! We ONLY have 30 spots
– First 20 spots: first come, first serve; Remaining 10 spots: awarded by lottery
– Results will be announced on March 23
– Partners are welcome!
• You need to tell us the following when signing-up:
– Your roommate sharing preferences
– Your dietary requirements
– Your No.1 and No.2 preferences for the Shanghai optional tours
22. Flight Arrangements
Please arrange your own flight…
• Arrive in Beijing on May 20th (Beijing Time)
– Hotel accommodation on May 20th is included in the
package
– Keep in mind that Beijing time is one day ahead, schedule
a flight leaving on May 19th
• Depart from Shanghai on June 2nd (or later)
– For flights with many participants a bus from the hotel to
the airport can be arranged
23. Some Flight Options
Arrival – Beijing International Airport (Estimated Cost: $1350 return or $850 one way)
Departure – Shanghai Pudong Airport to Philadelphia
Departure – Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hong Kong (Estimated Cost: $320 – one way)
24. Visa Application
• Go to the Chinese Consulate in New York for visa application
– Takes ~4 days, but don’t wait till last minute!
– For details please check out
http://www.nyconsulate.prchina.org/eng/lsqz/VisasforChina/t42204.htm#10
• Application Fee
Single entry Double entry Process time
U.S. Citizens $130 $130 4 days
Non- U.S. Citizens $30 $45 (regular)
25. You can do it, We can help
• We are happy to recommend travel and visa agencies
if you need them
• A list of agencies will be sent out shortly
• Don’t forget to buy your travel insurance!
27. Q&A
Key Contact Person:
Shirley Huang hanqingh@wharton.upenn.edu
Gina Zou zoujin@wharton.upenn.edu
Joyce Song songjie@wharton.upenn.edu
Or any Chinese friends you know!
