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WEXPLORE CHINA 2011
We would like to offer you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. That is what we believe WEXPLORE China to be – an unrivalled
learning experience, providing equal proportions of adventure, fun, an insight into international relations, language
studies, history and cultural interaction. Not to mention the personal skills that can be gained from working with students
from across the world and challenging yourself in a new and unfamiliar country.
‘New and unfamiliar’ definitely describes China. The World’s fastest growing economy is sometimes so new that a 15 year old
photograph is unrecognisable and last month’s road map may already be out of date! Contrastingly, another way to describe
China would be ‘traditional’. In one of the oldest civilisations you will catch glimpses of the past as well as experiencing cur-
rent practices that can be traced back thousands of years. This huge and diverse country cannot easily be defined, but one
word that every visitor would agree on would be ‘fascinating’. We want you to experience as many aspects of fascinating
China as possible, and this was our motivation for carefully selecting the programmes on offer in 2011.
• The Silk Road - a 12 day journey along the legendary trade route
• Beijing - 8 days discovering one of the World’s greatest cities
• Shanghai and Xi’an - 6 days in the dynamic city of Shanghai, and Xi’an, the ancient capital of China
• Hainan - 5 days in south China’s tropical island paradise
• WEMUNC 2011 - The 4th WE Model United Nations Conference, Beijing
The WEMUNC (WE Model United Nations Conference) has matured over the past 4 years to become a truly international
conference. We are honoured to invite you to a Model UN which now brings over 2000 delegates from around the world to
participate in 4 days of dynamic cross-cultural exchange, team work, diplomacy and debating. This conference never fails to
build strong new friendships between its delegates and helps to nurture the global leaders of tomorrow.
We have designed the WEXPLORE study tours to be unique, providing experiences that you cannot normally get from a visit
to China. An example of this is the EXPLORE Field Research in Beijing where students will discover the city in teams and
undertake their own research on a key contemporary topic. There are dozens more exciting and unique features that we have
included and we encourage you to read through this brochure to fully understand our excitement about the programmes we
are offering in 2011!
Finally, for us the most important thing about our programmes are the people who join, and what we are most excited about
is welcoming you to China next year. We hope to see you soon!
Why WEXPLORE China? 04
Why WEXPLORE? 04
Why China? 05
The Programmes 06
WEMUNC 06
Beijing 08
Shanghai & Xi’an 09
The Silk Road 10
Hainan 12
Programme Packages and Dates 13
Fees and Deadlines 14
Contact 15
Dear students and teachers,
Sincerely,
Board of WE Model United Nations conference & Director of WEXPLORE China
Invitation Letter Contents
WEXPLORECHINA
03Table of Contents02 Invitation Letter
Personal Skills and Education
WEXPLORE China develops personal
skills which are crucial to your future
and valued by employers. In addition to
personal skill development, our pro-
grammes focus on other aspects of edu-
cation such as economics, history, art
and religion, giving an accurate view of
life in China today. We also believe that
inter-cultural relations are an extremely
important part of education, and we
design our programmes, particularly
WEMUNC, with this in mind.
Safety First
We take safety seriously. All of our pro-
grammes are tried and tested and we
will not lead students anywhere that has
not already been checked by our staff. In
this way we give a sense of adventure,
with an assurance of safety.
Best Value
We have an extensive network and ex-
pertise within China allowing us to offer
more for less. We believe that we can
not be matched for value by any other
company or organisation, and to prove
that we make our prices and costs com-
pletely transparent. We will be willing to
answer any queries that you may have
about the pricing of each programme.
We are Specialists
We do not offer programmes in any oth-
er country, we specialise in China! This
results in a unique experience where
you will feel much closer to the local
people and culture than on any other ex-
pedition or tour. You will get the chance
to genuinely interact and make friends
with Chinese students, and visit places
that require local knowledge and con-
nections. We believe that this results in
a more rewarding learning experience.
Enrich Your CV/Resume
• Gain Tranferable Skills that are vital
for your future career or entrance to
University. The WEXPLORE China Pro-
gramme can teach communication,
team-work, leadership, manage-
ment skills and inter-cultural un-
derstanding.
• Learn the Chinese Language.
• Learn about China. WEXPLORE aims
to teach students about the history,
philosophy, culture, politics and
the economy of China.
• Actively learn about the United Na-
tions and international relations at
WEMUNC.
• Gain school credits. Depending on
your region and school, the WEX-
PLORE China programmes may be
officially accredited and taking part
may allow you to gain credits towards
your curriculum. Please contact us if
you require further details.
Our Team
The WEXPLORE China team is made up
of highly qualified, passionate people
from around the world. We have vast in-
ternational experience in expeditions,
travel as well as working abroad, and
between the members of our manage-
ment team we are fluent in around 10
languages! We have worked extremely
hard to give you the kind of internation-
al experience that we have been lucky
enough to have.
Why WEXPLORE? Why China?
A Different World
China will challenge your view of the
world. A civilisation with over 5000 years
of recorded history, a closed society for
many years, language and culture bare-
ly understood by outsiders - learning
about China is fascinating and exciting.
The Richness of the Culture
China is a nation of 56 ethnic groups,
each of which have their own dress, mu-
sic, language, food and way of life!
Economic and Social Development
Now is the time to visit China. The
country has brushed off the global re-
cession as if it was a small flea, and the
economy continues to boom. This is a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to wit-
ness China changing right before your
eyes. You will witness dramatic social
changes, the huge disparity between
urban and rural life and between the up-
per and lower classes, the blooming of
entrepreneurship, art, music and leisure
activities as well as the destruction of
tradition to move forward at an astound-
ing pace. Witnessing this change is so
impressive that in the years to come you
will be continually telling stories about
“when I was in China…”
Facts and FiguresQuoted from McKinsey Global Institute
• Over the next 20 years, Chinese cities will add more than 350 million
people ... the population of the entire United States
• There will be more than 200 Chinese cities with more than a million
inhabitants ... in Europe today there are only 35 cities of that size
• There will be up to 50,000 new skyscrapers ... the equivalent of build-
ing ten New York cities
• There could be up to 170 new mass transit systems ... in Europe today
there are about 70
• By 2025, two-thirds of China’s citizens will live in cities ... that’s nearly
1 billion people
Three weeks may not suffice to get to know the whole country but it’s enough to dive into an incredible culture and breathtaking landscape. WEXPLORE China program gave us the possibility to be immersed in another way of life and I will never forget about the awesome time I had in China.
From Michele Dappen, Kantonsschule Zug, Switzerland WEXPLORE CHINA 2010 Participant
05Why WEXPLORE China?04 Why WEXPLORE China?
Who will attend?
• Over 2000 delegates from all over
the world between the ages of 14 -
25
• Top MUN conferences in the world
will have their satellite conference in
China: BosMUN by Boston University,
BMUN by U.C Berkeley, HMUN hosted
by Harvard University, ILMUNC by
University of Pennsylvania, MUNUC
by University of Chicago, NAIMUN by
Georgetown University etc. THIMUN
by THIMUN Foundation
• Experienced MUN delegates and
teachers will support the students
throughout the conference
What will I be doing?
• You will assume the role of a foreign
diplomat, not necessarily from your
home country
• You will be assigned to a committee
which will discuss two or three topics
during the conference
• Examples of committees could be
Human Rights Council, UNICEF,
UNIDO etc.
Learning Outcomes
• Learn invaluable communication
skills - public speaking, negotia-
tion, debating
• Understand the United Nations -
the most important body in interna-
tional relations
• Learn research skills while prepar-
ing for the sessions
• Understand how to effectively work
as a team to complete a project
• Learn how to interact with people
from all around the world
The WE Model United Nations Conference (WEMUNC), established in 2007 and taking place in Beijing, was the very first
Model United Nations Conference in China. In its second year it already welcomed students from 27 different countries
in 23 committees, and with over 2000 delegates has now grown to become the largest Model UN in Asia.
The WEMUN conference is an academic simulation of the United Nations with the objective of seeking solutions to vari-
ous problems of the world through discussion, negotiation and debate.
The research and preparation that is required, the opportunity for debating and negotiating and adopting views or at-
titudes other than their own and the involvement and interaction with young people from all around the world combine
to provide an intensive learning platform for personal development as well as world issues and diplomacy.
Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon
sent the following message to WEMUNC:
“This exercise is no empty role play. Half the world’s population is under 25. You
are their representatives. Many of you will move on to positions of real leadership.
All of you, by your choices as consumers, by your decisions as voters, will assume
real power to shape and change our world. Hopefully your time at this Model
United Nations will help you become the models the world needs to fulfill the
ideals of this indispensable organization.”
Duration: 4 Days (4th - 7th August )
PriceSchool application fee per delegation (at least 7 students): USD: 200; EUR: 175; GBP: 155
Participation fee* (per person): USD: 450; EUR: 394; GBP: 350
*If participant is an individual, not coming as part of a delegation, the fee is USD 470
WEMUN EXPO Conference 2011
06 The Programmes 07The Programmes
Highlights
• EXPLORE Field Research - One of
our most challenging activities – plan
your route around Beijing in teams
to discover the city and Chinese cul-
ture in-depth. Stretch your leader-
ship, team-work and planning skills
to the maximum as your team tries
to undercover the reality behind your
chosen topic (for example: economic
development)
• Great Wall of China - Camp at the
foot of the wall and have a campfire
at the nearby village before hiking
along the Wall!
• The Great Beijing Race - compete
in teams and use your Chinese lan-
guage skills to race around the city,
completing tasks at different loca-
tions
• Tiananmen Square, Forbidden
City, the Olympic Village and the
Traditional Hutongs - discover the
extraordinary history of Beijing
Learning Outcomes
• Team-working, leadership and
research skills during the EXPLORE
Field Research and the Great Beijing
Race
• Chinese Language and Calligraphy
• Cultural awareness - meeting and
talking with local people and work-
ing with international students dur-
ing team activities.
• Chinese contemporary issues - visit
village to learn about rural/urban dif-
ferences and income disparity. Learn
about topics such as economic de-
velopment, Chinese art, religion
and education during the EXPLORE
field research.
Duration 8 Days
Price USD: 1280; EUR: 1040; GBP: 925
Dates Round 1: 15th - 22nd Jul. 2011
Round 2: 21st - 28th Jul. 2011
Round 3: 27th Jul. - 3rd Aug. 2011
Round 4: 8th - 15th Aug. 2011
WEXPLORE Beijing: Where Tradition Meets ModernityChina’s capital, and the country’s political, cultural and educational centre is one of the most exciting cities in the world.
If China is a country of contrasts, then Beijing is its perfect microcosm. Traditional alleyways called Hutongs lie in stark
contrast with sprawling boulevards and highways, while ancient architecture sits next to giant postmodern creations.
One thing is certain, Beijing has a buzz - artists, writers, musicians, entrepreneurs and expats increasingly appear to live
alongside the traditions of a 2000 year old city. These multiple personalities in addition to stunning historical sites make
sure that Beijing’s visitors are intrigued, entertained and constantly in awe.
Example Agenda: Beijing day 4
05:30 - Wake up before dawn and
pack up you tent after camping at the
foot of the Great Wall
06:00 - Climb to the Wall as the sun
rises over one of the most memorable
views of your life. Hike along the Wall,
passing through 12 ancient guard tow-
ers.
11:00 - Have a local home-cooked
brunch at the nearby farmhouse before
taking the bus back to the city.
14:00 - Visit a tea house to learn
about different Chinese teas while tak-
ing part in a tea ceremony
17:00 - Watch an extraordinary per-
formance of Chinese acrobatics
19:00 - Dinner: the local delicacy of
Peking Duck
20:00 - Chinese Language Class
Shanghai: The Pulse Quickens
Shanghai is not like Beijing, in fact, Chi-
na’s largest megalopolis is not like any-
where. One commonly used adjective
of the atmosphere in Shanghai is “pul-
sating”. A city that, since the economic
reforms, gathered the collective energy
of its 20M+ residents to shake off every
speck of its colonial, imperial and com-
munist past, Shanghai has never looked
back even for a second – because in this
city there isn’t a second to lose. Sur-
rounded by old canal towns known as
the “Venice(s)” of China, Shanghai is an
island of commerce, finance, trade and
an un-matched energy that gives a con-
stant feeling of opportunity to anyone
who lives there.
Xi’an*: The Ancient Capital
China’s most historic city, Xi’an, was the
political centre for more than 12 dynas-
ties, and evidence can be found through-
out the city, which could be called a “liv-
ing history book”. It is also the starting
point of the silk road, which led to the
inevitable consequence of having a mix-
ture of different cultures, religions and
food. One of the greatest archaeological
finds was also in Xi’an – the incredible
army of Terra-cotta Warriors.
Highlights
• Boat Trip Around the Bund - the
most spectacular views in Shanghai
• Visit to a Factory - A glimpse into
how a joint venture is run in China
• Trip to One of the most beautiful Ca-
nal Towns Near Shanghai
• Terra-cotta Warriors - One of Chi-
na’s most impressive attractions
• Cycling on the Ancient City Wall -
the largest and best preserved city
wall in China
• Visit to the Muslim District and the
Mosque in Xi’an
Learning Outcomes
• Understand the economic develop-
ment of China
• Understand the history of trade
with China - Shanghai as the colonial
trading hub, and Xi’an as the silk road
starting point
• Compare modern developments
in China with the past to understand
the way China is heading in the future
Duration 6 Days
Price USD: 1100; EUR: 960; GBP: 855
Shanghai or Xi’an only is USD 720/ Euro 630 /GBP 560
Dates Round 1: 29th Jul- 3rd Aug 2011
Round 2: Shanghai/Xi’an, 8th - 10th Jul. 2011
* Xi’an is also included at the begining/
end of the Silk Road tour
WEXPLORE Shanghai & Xi’an
It was not a regular tour but a tour where we had think, innovate and analyze.From Rohan Shah, The Calorx School, India WEXPLORE China 2010 participant
09The Programmes08 The Programmes
WEXPLORE The Silk Road: The Meeting of Civilisations
The very name of the legendary trade route connecting China with the West arouses the senses. It conjures visions of
camels winding through arid desert, burdened with the treasures of the Orient mixed with the riches of western civilisa-
tion – pearls, gold, musk, jewels, satin and silk. You can almost smell exotic spices, perfumes and hear the bartering at the
bustling oasis towns, filled with strange travellers from all over the continent and beyond. The importance of this link
between east and west, however, goes far beyond legends, romanticism, and the trade of luxury goods. Over thousands
of years many different people, cultures and religions lived in harmony along the silk road, happily sharing their food,
art, music and philosophy. The effects of this melting pot of culture and unique chapter in history can still be discovered
in China today.
Highlights of the Silk Road
• Visit the crystal clear Tianshan Lake
• Visit the ancient Buddhist City of Jiaohe, the elegant Emin Minaret, and witness the crossing of religions at Turpan,
an oasis town on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert
• Discover the largest repository of ancient Buddhist art at Mogao Caves in Dunhuang.
• Ride camels through towering sand dunes and camp in the desert.
• Climb the Western end of the Great Wall of China at Jiayuguan.
• Witness life in a Tibetan Village and one of the largest Buddhist temples in Xining.
• End the journey in Xi’an, visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and cycle around the city walls. (same as Xi’an trip below)
• Put together your own video documentary that you have been working on throughout the trip
Make your own Silk Road documentary
We designed the WEXPLORE Silk Road trip to be an exciting and interactive learning
experience, and what better way to learn than being the director of your very own
documentary movie!
You will be provided with a camera-man and professional video camera equipment
for the duration of the journey, and you will act as a film crew making a documentary
about the Silk Road. You can choose which topics to focus on, such as trade, religion,
food, economic development or any other aspect of culture. You will edit the docu-
mentary and present it at the end of the trip!
Learning Outcomes
• Learn team-working skills while mak-
ing a video documentary
• Understand the history and impor-
tance of the Silk Road, and the effect
it had on China as well as the West
• Understand the cultural differenc-
es between China’s various ethnic
groups, and experience the diver-
sity which makes western China so
unique.
• Learn Chinese language interactively
in a challenging environment
• Understand how different cultures
and religions mixed in the past com-
pared to modern China and discover
how people managed to live harmo-
niously.
• Learn about the major religions and
their followers, historically and today.
Duration 12 Days
Price USD: 2300; EUR: 1955; GBP: 1737
Dates Round 1: 23rd Jul.- 3rd Aug. 2011
Round 2: 8th - 19th Aug. 2011
11The Programmes10 The Programmes
Highlights
• Experience Rural China - Help with
farm work and home-stay with local
farmers
• Volunteer in a Rural school - Help
to teach a class to the local children
• Beach - Sip a coconut, relax in the
sun, or try water sports at China’s
best beaches
Learning Outcomes
• Understand rural Life in China – Al-
most 60% of the population live in ru-
ral areas, this is crucial to understand-
ing the economic and social issues
in China today
• Learn how to farm in tropical cli-
mates, with crops like pepper, coco-
nuts, bananas and rubber trees
• Learn how to teach English in a local
school
Duration 5 Days
Price USD: 850; EUR: 728; GBP: 648
Dates Round 1: 30th Jul.- 3rd Aug. 2011
Round 2: 8th - 12th Aug. 2011
Round 3: 11th - 15th Aug. 2011
WEXPLORE Hainan: Tropical Haven Programme Packages and DatesThe Island of Hainan, with its palm-fringed smooth sandy beaches, fresh coconuts and grilled seafood is China’s truly trop-
ical paradise. For years considered a backwater to banish poorly performing government officers, the Island has escaped
the rampant development of nearby Guangdong Province, accordingly preserving its traditional ways of life and the
cleanliness of its waters. Although still predominantly an Island of farmers and rural villages, there have been many recent
developments in the tourism industry, with luxury hotel complexes sprouting up along the beautiful coastline in Sanya.
Example Agenda: Hainan days 3 and 4
07:00 - Get up early for a breakfast before helping the farmer pick rice from his fields.
12:00 - grab some lunch, before heading to the school in the afternoon to be a volunteer teacher.
14.:00 - Run an English class at the school.
18:00 - Relax in the evening, and say goodbye to the children at the vil-lage as it is your last night.
07:00 - Get up early again the next morning to head to the tropical para-dise of Sanya.
12:00 - You spend the day lounging on the beach or swimming, taking a well deserved rest.
18:00 - In the evening you go for a luxurious seafood dinner at the unique seafood market
19:00 - As the sun sets on Sanya you reflect on all the amazing people you have met and remarkable things you have done on your trip to China.
Month Day Beijing Shanghai Xi’an Silk Road Hainan Day Month
Jul 15 15 Jul
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 25
26 26
27 27
28 28
29 29
30 30
Jul 31 31 Jul
Aug 01 01 Aug
02 02
03 03
04 04
05 05
06 06
07 07
08 08
09 09
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
Aug 19 19 Aug
Month Day Beijing Shanghai Xi’an Silk Road Hainan Day Month
WEMUN Conference 2011
Jul 15-
Jul 22
Jul 21-
Jul 28
Jul 27-
Aug 03
Jul 29-
Jul 31
Aug 01-
Aug 03
Jul 30-
Aug 03
Jul 23-
Aug 03
Aug 08-
Aug 19
Aug 08-
Aug 10
Aug 08-
Aug 10Aug 08
-Aug 12
Aug 11-
Aug 15
Aug 08-
Aug 15
July & August
Packages
As displayed on
the diagram, most
combinations of pro-
grammes are avail-
able, and the same
programme may
have different dates
to choose from.
All programmes take
place between 15th
July and 19th August
2011.
October (Mid-autumn Break) Packages
1 week package:
Beijing or Shanghai
+ Xi’an. 2 weeks
package: Silk Route,
or Beijing + Shanghai
+ Xi’an.
Programmes can start
between 10th and 22nd
October 2011.
Easter/Spring
Break Packages
We can create custom
packages depend-
ing on your holiday
dates. Contact us for
more details.
12 The Programmes 13Programme Packages and Dates
Registration
• REGISTER AT http://www.wemunc.org/wexplorechina
• REGISTRATION FEE: $200* per person
*an advanced payment to be paid by each person attending the programme, it is non-refundable but will be deducted from the overall cost.
Payment Deadlines For 2011
• DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FEE: 30th March 2011*
• DEADLINE FOR REMAINING PAYMENT: 30th May 2011
• REFUND DEADLINE: July 1st 2011 (no refund will be given to any group or participant if they do not inform WEXPLORE before this
date of their intention to withdraw from the programme)
*Places on WEXPLORE 2011 are limited, we recommend that you pay the registration fee early to secure your place. If you pay the registration fee
before 31st Dec 2010 we offer you free airport pickup/drop-off, we guarantee you a place on the programme and we guarantee a good country
assignment for the WEMUN Conference.
RMB USD EURO GPB
Conference 3,060 450 383 340
Beijing+Conference 11,628 1,710 1,454 1,292
Beijing, Shanghai+Conference 16,524 2,430 2,066 1,836
Beijing, Shanghai, xi'an+ Conference 19,108 2,810 2,389 2,123
Beijing+Hainan+Conference 17,204 2,530 2,151 1,912
Beijing, Xi'an+Conference 16,524 2,430 2,066 1,836
Silk Road+Conference 18,700 2,750 2,338 2,078
Beijing+Silk Road+Conference 27,268 4,010 3,409 3,030
Silk Road+Conference+Hainan 23,596 3,470 2,950 2,622
Conference+Hainan 8,636 1,270 1,080 960
Airport pick up & send off 270 40 34 30
* Conference fees are USD 20 more for individuals not coming with a delegation/school
^ A one-off fee of USD 200 should be paid by schools who wish to register for the conference
Above are the suggested packages, but customisation may be possible– contact us for information.
Included in Price:
• All travel within China (flights,
trains, buses etc)
• Accommodation (3/4 Star hotels,
camping, etc.)
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner +
bottled water
• All activities (inc. Chinese class-
es, entry fees etc)
• Basic healthcare insurance
• Advice and support before the
trip
Not Included in Price:
• International flights from your
home country
• China Visa application fees
• Travel Insurance (for property,
cancellations and serious acci-
dents)
• Inoculations (we suggest you
consult your local doctor for de-
tails)
• Bank transfer fee for payments
Programme Fees Contact Us
Registration and Payment Deadlines
Weland International
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Tel: +86 1058701599
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www.wemunc.org/wexplorechina
Yichan YuanBoard of WEMUN Conference& Director of WEXPLORE China
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +86 10 5870 1599
Mobile: +86 1348 869 6159
Fax: +86 10 5870 1560
Sara EnstedtVice Director of WEXPLORE China & Eu-ropean/Middle East Regional Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +86 10 5870 1599
Mobile: +41 764 887 273 (Swiss)
Mobile: +86 1369 118 1492 (China)
Jose FelicianoLatin America Regional Manager
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Tel: +86 10 5870 1599
Mobile: +511 991 271 221 (Peru)
Mobile: +86 1531 173 3905 (China)
Stepan PlokhotnovRussian Regional Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +86 10 5870 1599
Mobile: +7 913 969 3838 (Russia)
Josh RennieUK & Ireland Regional Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +86 10 5870 1599
Mobile: +44 776 1301 754 (UK)
Mobile: +86 1343 635 9374 (China)
14 Fees and Deadlines 15Contact
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