Alumni Trip June 11th – June 27th 2010
I. Beijing
a. Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China, is the nation's
political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and
communication center. Located in northern China, close to Tianjin and
partially surrounded by Hebei Province, Beijing also serves as the most
important transportation hub and port of entry in China.
Beijing, Jing for short, is one of the six ancient cities in China. It has
been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long
history and consequently there is an unparalleled wealth of discovery
to delight and intrigue travelers as they explore Beijing's ancient past
and enjoy its exciting modern development. Now it has become one of
the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with about 140
million Chinese tourists and 4.4 million international visitors in a year.
This is the city we will be arriving in on the afternoon of June 11th
where we will be greeted by one of the cities many capable tour guides.
In the evening we will have dinner at one of the oldest restaurants in
Beijing named Lao Beijing.
On the morning of the 13th the members of the group will have the
opportunity to travel to the oldest market in Beijing
called Panjiayuan. This is considered the super
shopping market for all Chinese arts and crafts. It
is made up of over three thousand individual stalls
covering 48,500 square meters. There is a little
something for everyone here. Also most stalls
goods will overlap in items so you can compare and
bargain with the excellent range of goods. The
stall owners come from twenty-four provinces
around China to sell their wares at this weekend
market. After finishing at the market the group will return to the hotel
to pick up the rest of the group and depart for a tour of the city‟s
Olympic venues.
In preparing to the Olympics in 2008
Beijing became known for its amazing
venues. We will tour the two most
famous of these buildings the National
Stadium, a.k.a. Bird‟s Nest and the
National Aquatics Center, a.k.a. Water
Cube. From there we will try one of
Beijing‟s most famous dishes: Beijing
Duck.
Beijing Duck is one of the oldest
dishes found in China dating back to
the Northern and Southern Dynasties
from 420 – 589 B.C. The dish was
originally named Shaoyazi which was
changed to Peking Roast Duck in the
Ming Dynasty. According to a Chinese
saying, no visit to Beijing is complete
if you miss seeing the Great Wall or dining on Roast Duck.
After a wonder lunch we will travel to Tiananmen Square which is the
largest central city square in the world, which serves not only Beijing's
symbol but also the whole of China. This immense courtyard is the site
of various historical events, which is surrounded by a variety of
significant edifices such as the Great Hall of the People, the Mao
Zedong Mausoleum and the Monument to the People's Heroes. From
Tiananmen we will continue our tour into the Forbidden City. This is
the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the
world. It has 9,999 rooms in flourishing period with just a single
room short of the number that ancient Chinese belief represents
'Divine Perfection' and surrounded by a moat six meters deep and tenmeter high wall. For five
centuries, this palace
functioned as the
administrative center of the
country. From there we will
travel to Beihai Park where
we will have dinner at
FangShang Fan Zhuang.
Fangshan Restaurant is the
most famous one offering
the luxurious Imperial Court
Cuisine. The restaurant was
opened in 1925 by imperial chefs of the
former Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and
caused a great sensation at that time.
Fangshan means „imitate the imperial court
cuisine' in Chinese. The restaurant is made
up of three parts and it can hold 500 people
eating at the same time. It is decorated in
imperial style with the design of dragon and
phoenix. Here is the best place to experience the life of the Chinese
emperors in former days. Now, it serves nearly 800 kinds of Imperial
Court Dishes. Among them, Man-Han Banquet is the most famous.
After dinner we will return to the hotel for the evening.
On the Morning of the 14th we will depart for one of the greatest
wonders of the world the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Located in
Huairou County about 45 miles from Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall
enjoys a long history and is part of the glorious culture of China. It
connects Juyongguan Pass in the west and Gubeikou Great Wall in the
east. The wall was first built in Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 557). In
Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), Tan Lun and Qi Jiguang, two famous
patriotic generals, rebuilt it in order to strengthen its defensive
potential when they guarded the strategic pass. It served as the
northern protective screen, guarding the capital and imperial
mausoleums for generations.
Mutianyu Great Wall winds 1.4 miles through lofty mountains and high
ridges, many sections of which are made of granite. The unique
structure makes the wall almost indestructible. It measures 23 to 26
feet high and four to five yards wide. Both of the wall's inner and outer
sides have parapets to defend against enemies coming from the two
sides. Some parapets are saw- tooth shaped instead of the regular
rectangular form. Below the parapets, there are square embrasures
the top of which are designed in an arc structure, different from the
traditional round embrasures.
There are 22 watch towers distributed at close intervals along the wall.
They are located not only in the main wall but also at the distinctive
'branch cities'. Branch cities are built on the hill ridge against the inner
or outer side of the wall. They measure from several yards to dozens
of yards across. On the northwest over 3,281-feet hills, lies a section
of the wall called 'Ox Horn Edge'. On the steep and lofty peaks, there
are two walls named 'Flying Eagle Flies Facing Upward' and 'Arrow
Lock'. What is more rarely seen on the southeast side is a general
gateway platform guarded by three watch towers together. In
locations of strategic importance, batteries are set up to reinforce the
defense capabilities. Mutianyu Great Wall is really the archetype of the
Ten Thousand Li Great Wall.
Besides its strategically important location and compact layout, the
Mutianyu Great Wall is also famous for the breath-takingly beautiful
scenery. Woods cover over ninety-six percent of the total scenic area.
The wall presents different aspects of beauty in the four seasons.
Flowers bloom all over the mountains in spring. Grasses dress the
hillside green in summer. Trees are laden with sweet fruits in autumn,
and especially in October, leaves are turning red or yellow, touching
the mountain tops with gold. In winter, the wall is covered by snow,
making it seem more magnificent. The pine trees around Mutianyu
Great Wall are well-known. There are more than 20 pines over 300
years old and about 200 pines over 100 year old. Besides, spring
water at the foot of the wall tastes pure and fragrant, much
appreciated by visitors.
From there we will travel back into the city to visit the Temple of
Heaven. The Temple of Heaven is a worthwhile place to visit in Beijing.
It is much bigger than the Forbidden City
and smaller than the Summer Palace
with an area of about 2,700,000 square
meters. The Temple was built in 1420
A.D. during the Ming Dynasty to offer
sacrifice to Heaven. As Chinese emperors
called themselves 'The Son of
Heaven‟,they dare not build their own
dwelling, the Forbidden City, bigger than
a dwelling for Heaven. After the Temple
of Heaven you will have free time to see
and do what you would like in Beijing.
Your guide will be able to provide you
with directions and suggestions of places
to go and things to eat.
The city of Beijing has a spectacular
nightlife. A walk down Chang‟an Avenue
is the best way to get the most out of
what Beijing has to offer. The Beijing
opera, acrobatic performances, the
Tianqiao Theater and Tianqiaole Tea
House are just some of the options.
June 15th will be a free day for you to see the many amazing and
wonderful sites of Beijing. Since Beijing was the capital city of several
Dynasties, it boasts a number of spectacular imperial palaces and also
possesses the most luxurious royal
gardens. Here are just a few
suggestions of places you might
like to visit.
One of the most beautiful gardens
in all of China is the Summer
Palace. Located on the western
outskirts of the Haidian District,
the Summer Palace is about 10
miles from central Beijing. In 1960
it was designated by the State
Council as a Key Cultural Relics
Protection site of China. It is the
largest royal park and is well
preserved. Summer Palace contains many examples of the ancient arts
and also has graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions. The
Summer Palace is the archetypal Chinese garden, and is ranked
amongst the most noted and classical gardens of the world.
Another option would be to visit Beihai Park, one of the oldest, largest
and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China located in the
center of Beijing. This ancient garden, with over 1,000 years' history,
is a reminiscent of the grandiosity of the northern gardens and the
sophistication of the southern
gardens in China. It also includes
magnificent imperial palaces and
solemn religious constructions. Beihai
Park was constructed in the Liao
Dynasty (916 - 1125) and was
repaired and rebuilt in the Jin, Yuan,
Ming and Qing Dynasties (1115 1911). The park was built according
to traditional Chinese legends of the
three magic mountains called
'Penglai', 'Yingzhou' and 'Fangzhang.”
There are a number of sites within
the park that are available to tour.
These include White Dagoba, Hao Pu
Creek (Haopujian) Garden, Quiet
Heart (Jingxin) Studio, Nine-Dragon
Screen, Five-Dragon Pavilions, and
Circular City. Beihai Park is certainly a center of culture, history, and of
course beauty in Beijing.
The Bell and Drum Towers are also great sites to visit. The towers
were constructed in 1272 and rebuilt twice after
2 fires. As early as in the Han Dynasty (206 BC-
220), there was a morning bell and a dusk drum. Telling the time by
bell and drum played an important role in helping people live and work
regularly. Consequently, bell and drum towers became public
architectures, and were constructed in almost every city throughout
the country since the Han Dynasty. During a visit, you can climb onto
the bell tower and drum towers to have a birds-eye view of the entire
city, and even knock the bell and drum.
The Yonghe Lamasery is one of
the most elegant and ancient
temples in present day China
and is not to be missed. It is
incredibly large and is very well
preserved. It was built in 1694
during the Qing Dynasty and
about a century later became
the national center of the Lama
administration. The Lamasery
holds a number of yards and
several main buildings. Hall of
Harmony and Peace (Yonghegong) is the main palace of Yonghe
Lamasery. There is also Yongyoudian (Hall of Everlasting Protection),
which was Emperor Yongzheng's living room. Now, a statue of
Bhaisajya-guru is located there and sacrificial offerings are made to it.
From Yongyoudian continue north to the Falundian (Hall of the Wheel
of the Law), which is the location for Lamas reading scriptures and
holding Buddhist ceremonies. The last place to see is Wanfuge
(Pavilion of Ten Thousand Happinesses) which is the highest palace.
There are also numerous places to shop in the heart of Beijing. The
most popular commercial centers are located near the Yansha
Shopping Mall, Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing Street, Guomao
Shopping Mall, Qianmen Street and Xidan Street.
***Meals on own
II. Chengu
a. Chengdu is the capital of what is known as the "Heavenly State" (Tian
Fu Zhi Guo), habitat of giant pandas and the city of cotton-rose
hibiscus. It is the capital of Sichuan province is also one of the most
important economic centers, transportation and
communication hubs in Southwestern China.
The history of Chengdu can be traced back 2,400
years when the first emperor built his capital
here and named the city. Through thousands of
years its original name has been kept and its
position as the capital and as the significant
center of politics, commerce and military of the Sichuan area (once
called Shu) has remained unchanged.
Chengdu is also famous for its delicate and
elaborate embroideries. Shu embroideries
rank among the top four in all of China.
Chengdu is also known for being the place
where the bronze culture, the Southern Silk
Road, and the earliest paper currency, the
Jiaoz, were originated.
This is the city we will be arriving in on the morning of June 16th. We
will begin by visiting the Jianchuan-Bryant Education Facility and the
Fan Jianchuan Museums. We will then have dinner with the group
hosting Mr. Fan himself.
The Jianchuan Museum cluster is
located in a historically and culturally
famous ancient town, Anren. It
contains over 20 museums which
showcase China's largest private
collection of artifacts combined during
the last 60–70 years. The cluster is
dedicated to the Cultural Revolution
(1969-76), the War of Resistance
against the Japanese (1937-45) and
20th century Chinese folk culture.
The museum complex was constructed by Fan Jianchuan, a private
entrepreneur. Dr. Jianchuan received a grant, equivalent to about
US$ 6,100, from the local government, to design and construct a
museum. In total there are more than eight million historical and
cultural artifacts, the majority of which are from the founder, Dr. Fan
Jianchuan‟s personal collection. Each museum building is designed by
a different architect, using designs and materials that reflect the
themes of each building‟s exhibits, including a Gallery of Women's Tiny
Shoes on foot-binding and a kitschy Cultural Revolution Porcelain Art
Gallery.Also noteworthy are displays on the role America played in the
Sino-Japanese War and the Plaza of handprints of 3,000 soldiers, a
rare recognition that Nationalist soldiers as well as Communists gave
their lives in the long struggle to liberate China from the Japanese.
***Dinner with Fan Jianchuan group
On June 17th we will be spending the entire
day at the Wolong National Natural
Reserve (Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries).
The Wolong Panda Preserve began in 1963,
and is the earliest, largest and
best-known panda reserve in
China. The reserve covers
approximately 494,200 acres and
is home to over 150 pandas, of
which 67 are captive. There are
many different species on the
preserve, many of which are
highly endangered. Wolong is the
perfect home for the pandas as it
boasts a warm, humid climate
which is favorable to bamboo, panda‟s favorite food. In 1980 the
World Wildlife Fund assisted in funding the China Conservation and
Research Center for the Giant Panda. Over the past twenty years the
WWF has been committed to propagating the panda species. In order
to sustain this program, the fund and the reserve accept donations
and people can even adopt pandas to show their support. The Wolong
Panda reserve is a tourist hotspot, and you can even take pictures with
the pandas.
***Dinner on own.
III.
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On the evening of June 17th we will travel to Chongqing to board a
boat for the Yangtze River Cruise.
Chongqing is a port city with the largest
municipal area and population in China.
It is situated in the upper reaches of the
Yangtze River where the Yangtze and
Jialing Rivers meet in southwest China.
Chongqing is a modern, commercial city
that attracts many tourists. The focal
point of the city is the Three Gorges
Dam. Chongqing is also famous for its
hot Sichuan cuisine and world-famous
hotpot dishes.
It is from this city that the Yangtze River Cruise will depart. The cruise
is a wonderful way to experience Chinese culture first hand. At the
same time we will explore the breathtaking Three Gorges of the
Yangtze River, the ancient Shennong Stream, and two world famous
construction sites: the Three Gorges Dam Project and Gezhouba Water
Conservancy Project.
Our cruise will depart from Chongqing on the morning of June 18th.
Our first stop will be a shore excursion to Fengdu, also known as the
“Ghost City.” Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese
legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and
evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by
Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the
Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with
deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and
banks. The only people here are those who make
a living from visiting cruise boats.
The following day, June 19th, we will have another
shore excursion to Shennog Stream. Shennong Stream is another
tributary of the Yangtze River, and
its fast-flowing, crystal clear water
runs southwards through deep
gorges. The stream races past
large and small karst caves, flocks
of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep
gorges, waterfalls, three-colored
springs, rapids, the ancient plank
path, a suspended coffin in the cliff,
groups of ancient tombs and
marvelous karst formations.
On the next day, June 20th, the cruise will
host a shore excursion to the Three Gorges
Dam site. The Three Gorges Dam is the
largest water conservancy project ever
undertaken by man and it has been a dream
for several generations of Chinese people.
The construction of the dam formally began
in 1994. The body of the dam was completed
in 2003, and the whole construction will be
competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters
long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters
wide at the bottom. Since Sep 1st, 2005, the first 1000 tourists each
day get access to the top of the dam and enjoy different kinds of photo
opportunities.
IV.
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On June 21st the cruise will arrive in Shashi to tour Jingzhou. Jingzhou,
or Jiangling City, is an ancient city in the south-central part of Hubei
Province and the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. The City Wall of
Jingzhou has a history of over 2,000 years. The enceinte was built
during Qing and Han Dynasties (221 BC-220), and the wall itself was
built during the Five Dynasties and Ten States Period (907-960). It
had been damaged and
repaired multiple times
during the Song, Yuan,
Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The one in existence now
was built in the Qing
Dynasty (1644 - 1911).There are three parts to the wall: inner earth
city, middle brick city and outer water city. Measuring 30 feet high, the
city wall has 1,567 battlements and 28 emplacements. The water city
is the moat of the city wall and its first line of defense. A boat can sail
from here to Wuhan.
After visiting the City Wall, we will visit the Jingzhou Museum. Over
the years many cultural
relics and treasures have
been excavated and stored
in the museum. Among
these are the sword of Gou
Jian (the king of Yue State
during the Eastern Dynasty)
and the man corpse of
Western Han Dynasty (206
BC - 24 AD). The sword,
although buried under the
earth for three thousand
years, still looks new and is
fairly sharp. The man corpse, buried in 167 BC, was once an official in
Jiangling. There are also silks and lacquer wares from the Warring
States Period on display here. In addition, there are many relics from
the Three Kingdoms Period when Jingzhou was a battle-field.
Following these visits the cruise will sail to Wuhan. Divided by the
Yangtze, Wuhan has come to be known as the Three Towns of Wuhan
with Hankou and Hanyang on the west bank, and Wuchang on the east.
Wuhan is a city with both an ancient history and a thriving present.
For centuries, this city has been the center of trade and transportation
in central China. Today it is an important hub in central China and a
feature of Yangtze River cruises for sightseers and businessmen
traveling from Sichuan to Shanghai or Hong Kong.
After having breakfast on the cruise we will spend the afternoon
touring the China University
of Geosciences Wuhan
campus. Our tour guides
will include Bryant students
and university faculty and
staff. The Wuhan campus is
at the foot of the green
Nanwang Hill, and close to the shore of the beautiful East Lake.
In 1987, China University of Geosciences was founded with two
campuses in Beijing and Wuhan respectively, setting its headquarters
in Wuhan. Over the course of its history the university has maintained
its excellent reputation of strong academics and commitment to
innovation. Today, CUG has changed from just a geological college
with single discipline to a comprehensive university offering multidisciplines with geology, resources, environment, and geological
engineering technology as the main features and the coordinate
development of sciences, engineering, liberal arts, management,
economics and law. The ultimate goal of the China University of
Geosciences is to become the first international first-class university in
the field of Earth Sciences. Bryant has maintained strong ties with the
university for many years.
Later in the evening we will visit the
Yellow Crane Tower. The tower is
located on Snake Hill in Wuhan,
Hubei Province. Enjoying the fame of
'The First Scenery under Heaven', it
is one of the most renowned towers
south of the Yangtze. Because of its
cultural significance, it has become
the symbol of Wuhan City. According
to legend, the Yellow Crane Tower
was built by the family of an old
pothouse owner living in Wuhan City
long ago, named Old Xin. One day, a
shabbily dressed Taoist priest came
to the pothouse and asked for some
wine. Old Xin paid no attention to
him, but his son was very kind and
gave the Taoist some wine without
asking for money. The Taoist priest visited the pothouse regularly for
half a year when one day the Taoist said to the son that in order to
repay his kindness, he would like to draw a crane on the wall of the
pothouse, which would dance at his request. When people in the city
heard of this, they flocked to the pothouse to see the dancing crane.
The Xin family soon became rich and they built the Yellow Crane Tower
as a symbol of gratitude to the Taoist priest. Each floor of Yellow Crane
Tower has a different theme and on the highest floor, guests have a
wonderful view of the Yangtze.
On June 22nd Bryant students will host a tour of Wuhan.
***Dinner on own
V.
Shanghai, Hu for short, is an international
metropolis drawing more and more
attention from all over the world. Situated
on the estuary of Yangtze River, Shanghai
serves as the most influential economic,
financial, international trade, cultural,
science and technology center in East
China. Also it is a popular tourist destination which is ideal for visitors
who want to feel the modern development of China. Shanghai is the
perfect mix of cultures including the modern and the traditional as well
as the western and the oriental. New skyscrapers and old Shikumen
lanes together draw the skyline of Shanghai. Western customs and
Chinese traditions jointly form the interesting Shanghai culture, which
make your stay in the city truly memorable.
On the morning of June 23rd we will depart for the city of Shanghai.
We will first visit the Shanghai Museum.
The Shanghai Museum is located in themajor
center
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of People‟s
of Square.
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Ancient Bronze, Ancient
Ceramics, Paintings, Calligraphy,
Ancient Sculpture, Ancient Jade,
Coins, Ming and Qing Furniture,
Seals, and Minority Nationalities.
As a Chinese saying goes, it is
better to see for oneself than to
hear many times. Shanghai
Museum welcomes visitors to
see and enjoy Chinese culture.
Our next stop will be to the Shanghai Fabric Market. Being at the
Fabric & Tailor Market allows you to see a different side of Shanghai. It
is not as glamorous as the touristy and business area and there are no
modern sky scrapers or shopping centers. The area is more rundown,
but if you're looking for professionally made business clothes, the
prices are unbeatable. This fabric market has all of Shanghai's best
tailors all under one roof. You can wade through the mountains of
fabric perfect for a design of your own creation or for the numerous
samples provided.
Our last destination on June 23rd will be to Jin Mao
Tower. This tower is the fourth tallest in the world and
the second tallest in China. The Jin Mao Tower is
located in the center of Lujiazui Finance and Trade
Districts in Pudong. Construction was completed in
1999 and today the tower stands 88 stories high
(1380 ft) and covers almost six acres. This building includes modern
offices, a deluxe 5-star hotel - the Grand Hyatt Shanghai, exhibition
halls, banquet halls, an observation deck, and entertainment facilities.
The architect, Adrian D. Smith, of this skyscraper ingeniously
combined the elements of traditional Chinese culture with the newest
architectural styles of the time, which makes Jin Mao Tower one of the
best-constructed buildings in China.
***Dinner on own
On the morning of June 24th we will visit Yuyuan Gardens.
Yuyuan Garden is
one of the most
famous gardens in all
of China. Built over
400 years ago, the
garden was finished
in 1577 by a
government officer of
the Ming Dynasty
(1368-1644) named
Pan Yunduan. Yu in
Chinese means
pleasing and
satisfying, and this
garden was specially built for Pan's parents as a place for them to
enjoy a tranquil and happy time in their old age. Over the years the
garden has undergone numerous renovations and the garden you see
today is the work of a five year restoration project. Yuyuan Garden
occupies about five acres and includes pavilions, halls, rockeries,
ponds and cloisters which all have unique characteristics. There are six
main scenic areas in the garden: Sansui Hall, Wanhua Chamber,
Dianchun Hall, Huijing Hall, Yuhua Hall and the Inner Garden. Each
area features several scenic spots within its borders.
Shanghai Textile Factory?
For the rest of the afternoon and into the evening of June 24th you
have the evening to explore the city of Shanghai on your own.
The Bund, also called the Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, is a famous
waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of
years. Walking along the Bund, which is at the west shore of the
Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower can be seen on the
opposite side and also the Jin Mao Tower. The newly-built Flood
Control Bank takes the function
of preventing the oversize
flood; the square with the
statue of Marshal Chen Yi is an
open air podium which gives
new views of the Shanghai
Plaza Culture; the Cenotaph
which stands on the man-made
island is a monument of
people's heroes; the riverside
greenbelt, the Electronic
Waterfall Bell, and the Great Mural Carving are all representatives of
the Bund. The most famous and attractive sight which is at the west
side of the Bund are the 52 various buildings of different architectural
styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the
Renaissance. There is plenty to see and take in at this location.
If you would prefer to spend your free time shopping, would be a
wonderful place to visit. Nanjing Road is China's premier shopping
street. At 3.4-miles long it starts at the Bund in the east and ends in
the west at the junction of Jingan Temple and Yan'an West Street.
Today Nanjing Road is a
must-see metropolitan
destination attracting
thousands of fashion-seeking
shoppers from all over the
world. Today over 600
businesses on Nanjing road
offer countless famous
brands, superior quality, and
new fashions. In addition,
approximately a hundred
traditional stores and
specialty shops still provide
choice silk goods, jade, embroidery, wool, and clocks. Open-air bars,
abstract sculptures, and lingering sounds from street musicians
enhance evening strolls. A sightseeing train provides a comfortable
tour of the night-transformed pedestrian street. Flashing neon signs
illuminate the magnificent buildings and spangle the night skyline of
this lively city.
***Dinner on own
On June 25th and June 26th you will be able to spend the entire day at
the World Expo. As one of the most
prosperous international metropolises
in China, Shanghai won the bid for the
Expo of 2010. The theme of this
year‟s expo is “Better City, Better Life.” This theme represents the
common wish of all humankind for better living in urban environments.
Expo 2010 Shanghai, China will be a great event to explore the full
potential of urban life in the 21st century and a significant period in
urban evolution. It is predicted
that by 2010 half of the world‟s
population will be living in
cities. For the six months that
the expo will take place,
participants will display urban
civilization to the full extent,
exchange their experiences of
urban development,
disseminate advanced notions
on cities and explore new
approaches to human habitat, lifestyle and working conditions in the
new century. They will learn how to create an eco-friendly society and
maintain the sustainable development of human beings. The Expo
provides exhibitors all over the world with a large-scale platform from
which to communicate their successful experiences and
accomplishments.
***Lunch on own both days
***Dinner on own 25th
On the evening of June 26th, after touring the World Expo for the day,
we will all gather for a good-bye dinner.
On the morning of June 27th we will board a flight to depart from China
to the USA.