10-day architecture tour China
Description
We stay 4 nights in Beijing and 5 nights in Shanghai. In addition to publicly accessible buildings, we visit various structures exclusively. We stay in 4-star hotels and transport ourselves by (private) bus, domestic flight and train. Breakfast buffet, 6 lunches and 5 dinners are included. There is also the possibility of a joint evening programme (acrobatics, opera).
Due to extensive organisation, in particular concerning visits to special and/or private buildings, further details of the programme depend on registrations. Tips, contacts and suggestions are welcome and we aim to incorporate them in the programme as much as possible. A travel guide with the definitive programme will be handed out before departure.
The general programme is as follows
Do 14 May 2009
Departure 18.35 from Schiphol Airport, direct to Beijing.
Fri 15 May 2009
Arrive 9.50, check in Novotel Xinqiaol, city tour Beijing, Planning Exhibition Hall.
Za 16 May 2009
Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, Grand National Theatre.
Sun 17 May 2009
Excursion Complex Olympic Games 2008, Great Wall, Great Wall Commune complex.
Mon 18 May 2009
Excursion CCTV building (Koolhaas), visit Hutong, markets, etc
Di 19 May 2009
Transfer airport for Beijing - Shanghai flight. City tour including to Jade Buddha temple. Check in at Ramada Wujiaochang hotel.
Wed 20 May 2009
Tour Pudong, including visit World Financial Center, Exchange and Jin Mao. Exclusive visit to Expo 2010 (Better City, Better Live).
Do 21 May 2009
Huangpu River Cruise and visit to the Bund (Jiushi Building). Shanghai Urban Planning Centre, Old Town and French Quarter.
Fri 22 May 2009
Tour Shanghai Museum & Yu Gardens. Exclusive ecursion Tongji University and earthquake labs.
Za 23 May 2009
Free to spend, tips to follow. Farewell dinner in Shanghai.
Sun 24 May 2009
By Maglev suspension train to Shanghai airport, departure 12.50, aa
Location
SHANGHAI AND BEIJING
Organiser
Construction
Name and contact details for information
Annemieke Timmerman, organiser China Frans van Herwijnen, organiser China LAST CHANCE FOR NEW ENROLLMENTS: there are still 4 places available! Registrations and contact about participation are no longer via the website but directly with one of the organisers