itinerary update november 1st
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November 1, 2012
Saturday November 24, 2012 day one
arrive Beijingarrive Beijing own arrangements meet ISP representative at the airporttransfer to hotel/check-in bus transfer rest of the day at leisure
Sunday November 25, 2012 day two
sightseeing in Beijingbreakfast hotel
8.30 am guided tour of Beijing bus/walk
The tour will take you to the Forbidden City , former residence of the ancient emperors with 9,999 rooms and also to the Tiananmen Square, the biggest square in the world, the heart and symbol of Beijing.
12.00 pm group lunch restaurant 2.00 pm cultural event 1: half day trip to Great Wall at Badaling bus/walk
On this trip, you will have the chance to step onto one of the greatest wonders of the world. The Great Wall winds up and down across desserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus. With a history of more than 2000 years, it is still one of the most appealing attractions in the world, owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
5.00 pm stop-by at the Olympic Village on the way backtime tba return to hotel7.00 pm welcome dinner bus transfer/restaurant
return to hotel bus transfer
Monday November 26, 2012 day three
doing business in Chinabreakfast hotel
8.00 am orientation talk by ISP representative conference room 8.30 am presentation 1: overview of China's historical & economic development conference room
Intel Corporation Mr. John Tennant, Director of Sales
10.00 am coffee break10.30 am presentation 2: doing business in China: challenges & opportunities conference room
JFP Holdings Mr.Jack Perkowski, Managing Partner
12.00 pm group lunch hotel restaurant 3.00 pm visit 1: aligning corporate goals with local culture & government bus half day
BASF Mr. Joerg Wuttke, CEO BASF China management presentation, discussion
evening free to relaxOR
optional cultural event 1: Hook and Cook competition sts pay individually
The Hook and Cook is the Hutong's trademark cooking competition. You are provided with the ingredients and recipes and pair up with your friends to cook up a storm in the kitchen! Prior to eating, every team is given a chance to sell their dish and the winner is voted afterwards. You + friends + wonderful meal = perfect way to unwind & have a great time! rest of the day at leisure
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BEIJING-XI'AN-SHANGHAI, NOVEMBER 24-DECEMBER 6, 2012
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Tuesday November 27, 2012 day four
successful enterprisebreakfast hotel
morning visit 2: foreign companies' strategy and operations in China bus full day
e.g. Rolls Royce management presentation, discussion, tour of facilitiesgroup lunch at Crown Plaza hotel restaurant
1.00 pm visit 3: the "google" of China - censorship issuesBaidu Mr.Kaiser Kuo, Director of International Communication management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
3.00 pm end of the visitevening free to relax
recommendations: foot massage, Beijing food market, Hou Hai bar street OR
7.00 pm optional culture event 2: Hutong Rickshaw tour sts pay individually Experience Chinese traditional way of life, folk activities and beautiful old buildings. Hutong is full of traditional alleyways and courtyard homes, along side men driving pedicabs.
Wednesday November 28, 2012 day five
Beijingbreakfast hotel
8.15 am meet in the lobby, depart for the visit10.00 am visit 4: brand communication & consumer trends in China bus half day
Li Ning tour of campus
10.20 am Mr. Brian Cupps, Brand Initiatives Director
management presentation, discussion11.30 am campus store shopping
1.00 pm group lunch at Hot Pot restaurant restaurant afternoon free to relax
recommendations: Silk market, Pearl market, Beijing zoo, Temple of Heaven
OR2.30 pm optional culture event 3: half day trip to Summer Palace sts pay individually
With incredible colors and architecture, the Summer Palace is a classical Chinese garden, with many magnificent historical buildings, containing examples of the ancient arts and also with graceful landscapes.
rest of the day at leisure
Thursday November 29, 2012 day six
transfer to Xi'anbreakfast hotel
7.45 am check out, meet in the lobby8.00 am transfer to the airport bus transfer
10.55am flight to Xi'an (duration approx. 2 hrs) MU2106 lunch on board
1.00 pm arrive Xi'an2.00 pm guided tour in Xi'an bus/walk
5.30 pm transfer to hotel/check-in bus transfer rest of the day at leisure
The capital of 13 ancient China dynasties, Xian is filled with amazing historic wonders. In this tour, you will visit the Big Goose Pagoda which is one of the oldest structures in China; Great Mosque which is one of the biggest and most preserved complete Chinese existent mosque. In the end of the tour,we will visit the Bell Tower.
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Friday November 30, 2012 day seven
Xi'an orientationbreakfast hotel
morning visit 5: the strategic importance of Xi'an bus full day
Xi'an Dear Aviation Industrial Development Co., Ltd.Mr.Joe Zhao, Executive VP management presentation, discussiongroup lunch restaurant
afternoon visit 6:market entry strategy: joint venturee.g.Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical (Johnson & Johnson's first joint venture and largest subsidiary in China)management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
evening free to relaxORoptional cultural event 4: dinner at Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show sts pay individually TheTang Dynasty Show is a wonderful performance of the ancient music and dance, is a must when you visit Xian. The Tang Dynasty (618 - 907)was the most prosperous and glorious period in China's history. The show is an outstanding exponent of this ancient stable and prosperous society,keeping alive its splendid culture and providing an insight into the peaceful
life style of the period.
Saturday December 1, 2012 day eight
culture in Xi'an & transfer toShanghai
breakfast hotel 8.00 am check out, meet in the lobby9.00 am cultural event 2: half day trip to Terracotta Warriors bus/walk
Xi'an is the home to the world-famous Terracotta Warrior Army and Horses,one of the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century.This tour provides an opportunity to explore the site where 7,000 of these life sized figures were constructed to guard Emperor Qin Shihuang's tomb.boxed lunch bus
12.00 pm transfer to the airport bus transfer 3.00 pm flight to Shanghai (duration 2hrs) MU2915.00 pm arrive Shanghai Pudong6.30 pm transfer to hotel/check-in bus transfer
rest of the day at leisure
Sunday December 2, 2012 day nine
culture in Shanghaibreakfast hotel
9.00 pm guided tour of Shanghai bus/walk Enjoy a marvelous tour along the economic centre of China, the tour covers Shanghais most popular temple, the Jade Buddha, and the Yuyuan classical garden. The tour will end at the Bund which is one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai.
lunch on your ownafternoon free to explore the cityORoptional cultural event 5: bike tour of Shanghai sts pay individually Bicycling is one of the best ways to visit Shanghai. Due to the unique bicycle culture, China is nicknamed the "Bicycle Kingdom". Join the tour and ride through Shanghai highlights and explore Shanghai's past and today.rest of the day at leisure
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Monday December 3, 2012 day ten
tips for foreign investorsbreakfast hotel
8.30 pm presentation 3: cross-border international IPR protection conference room
Finnegan Law firm Ms.Esther Lim, Managing Partner
10.00 pm coffee break conference room 10.30 pm presentation 4: the end of cheap China: economic & cultural trends conference room
that will disrupt the worldThis is China! blog Mr. Bill Dodson, Entrepreneur & Columnist group lunch hotel restaurant
afternoon visit 7: US & China investment & trade relations bus half day U.S. Consulate General speaker: TBAmanagement presentation, discussion
time tba meet in the lobby, depart for the showtime tba cultural event 3: Shanghai acrobatic show bus transfer/theater
Watch and experience an incredible performance of a professional acrobatic
group. This unforgettable show will definitely create long lasting memories.return to hotel bus transfer
Tuesday December 4, 2012 day eleven
manufacturing advantagesbreakfast hotel
morning visit 8: future of automotive industry in China bus full day Shanghai GM speaker: TBAmanagement presentation, discussion, tour of facilitiesgroup lunch at Radisson Zhengda hotel restaurant
2.00 pm visit 9: own arrangementsShanghai International Port Group, Yang Shan Terminal
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilitiesrest of the day at leisure
Wednesday December 5, 2012 day twelve
future outlookbreakfast hotel
morning visit 10: future prospects for China bus half day Frog Design Mr.Steve Boswell, Executive Director of Program Management management presentation, discussion
time tba group lunch at Lost Heaven restaurant afternoon free for sightseeing & shopping
time tba meet in the lobby, depart for the show7.00 pm farewell dinner at South Beauty bus transfer/restaurant
return to hotel bus transfer
Thursday December 6, 2012 day thirteen
depart for USAbreakfast hotel check out, transfer to the airport bus transfer depart for USA own arrangements
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