Shanghai, the city once famed as ‘Paris of the Orient’ represents old and new China. The city boasts a bustling, modern commercial megapolis and a traditional Chinese city. Home to Shanghai the city itself is something to see, fascinating in its every detail, a window both onto the China that was and the China that will be.
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Friday
17:30 Depart from WLE campuses for Beijing Station
19:40 Board Train to Shanghai (13 ½ hours)
Saturday
Arrive in Shanghai
Visit Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and the Jade Buddha Temple
Stroll through the French Concession area and visit the Shanghai Museum
Cruise on the Huangpu River
Meals: Breakfast - Chinese style lunch and dinner
Stay overnight at a three star hotel.
Sunday
Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Lujiazui Economic Zone and shop along famous Nanjing Road
Meals: Breakfast – Chinese style lunch and dinner
Monday
9:40 Arrive in Beijing Station for transfer to WLE campuses
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Arrive in Shanghai and get whisked away to visit of the sumptuous Yuyuan garden before walking along the Bund, a symbol for hundreds of years for once being Shanghai’s political and economic centre.
Visit the unique Jade Buddha Temple where you can see 2 famous jade Buddhist statues brought from Burma. These two statues are unique in that they are crarved from white jade and managed to survive the revolution that not only destroyed the original temple they were housed in, but overthrew the Qing Dynasty.
Explore Shanghai Museum, one of the best museums in Asia. Well-known for its unique exterior design, it’s square base and round dome follows the traditional concept where land is square and heaven is round. Learn and see the many different features of Chinese history and culture as you view over 120,000 precious relics including bronze pieces, pottery, paintings and works of calligraphy.
Lunch and dinner provides an opportunity to taste the local Shanghainese cuisine.
After dinner, take in Shanghai’s beautiful nightscape as you cruise along the Huangpu river. See how Shanghai’s architectural styles contrast history with the future as you view the beautiful buildings of old on one side and the great modern skyscrapers on the other.
Enjoy the view as you gaze down from Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the world's third tallest TV Tower. From the large lower sphere of the tower, enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
After you return to the ground, stroll through the Lujiazui Economic Zone, an area specifically designated by the government to become the new financial hub of modern China.
Wander along Nanjing Road - one of the must–see places in Shanghai. Nanjing Road was built in 1851 and was lined with many famous stores making it the most bustling commerical street in Shanghai at the time. The one time British concession and international settlement, Nanjing Road has become a world famous pedestrian street with its department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and cafes.
For lunch and dinner, feast on the local dishes served up by some of Shanghai’s tastiest restaurants.
At the end of the day, head back to the hotel to prepare for the journey back to Beijing.
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Destination
Depart from Beijing |
Term |
Travel Dates (2008) |
Travel Package Price* |
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Shanghai |
Spring |
May 17-18
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USD 350 |
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Summer |
Jun 28-29, or
Jul 26-27
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Fall |
Sept 13-14 |
USD 290 |
*Total Program Student Price.
For all other students, an additional fee of US$80 per destination applies.
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Travel Package Price includes
- Round trip train tickets (hard sleeper)
- Accommodation at 3 star hotel (double share)
- Meals (2 breakfasts, 2 Chinese lunches and dinners)
- Entrance tickets to attractions
- Bilingual CITS guide
- WLE Travel Director
- Air-conditioned bus
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