SUMMER PROGRAM 2016 11 days in Shanghai and surroudings: Chinese culture and luxury hospitality
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2016 SUMMER PROGRAM
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2016 SUMMER PROGRAM
DAY 1 SATURDAY JULY 9TH
SHANGHAI
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Arrival & Free time
Check-in at Metropolo Hotel, Shanghai
Metropolo Hotel
Welcome to Shanghai! Welcome to one of the largest cities by population in the world (with over 24 million people). Shanghai grew in importance in the 19th century and now it’s a global financial and transportation hub. Historical landmarks, major museums and tree-lined streets make Shanghai renowned as “The Oriental Paris”. Set in a historic building designed in 1937 by famous Hungarian architect Laslo Hudec, Metropolo Classiq Hotel has newly designed rooms in contemporary style. Perfectly located at the edge of the Jingan Temple area, it offers complimentary gym and breakfast. Metropolo Hotel is part of the broader Jin Jiang International Company Ltd., a Shanghai-based state-owned tourism enterprise. It has more than 380 hotels and inns affiliated in major Chinese cities, and owns the travel agency Jin Jiang Tours Co. Ltd. 3
Jin Jiang has partnered with Les Roches to create Les Roches Jin Jiang, International Hotel Management College.
2016 SUMMER PROGRAM
DAY 2 DAY
EVENING
◢ ◢ Morning
SUNDAY JULY 10TH
Introduction to Chinese history ◢ ◢ Afternoon
Stay at Metropolo Hotel, Shanghai
Visit Lujiazui area, Pudong, including Oriental Pearl and World Financial Center (height 492 meters)
Lujiazui Area
World Financial Center
Pudong – literally meaning “East Bank” – refers to the area of Shanghai at the east of Huangpu River. Until the 1990s it was an area of wharfs and warehouses. Since then it has become the most modern and futuristic part of the city, hosting major finance and trade companies, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and many well-known buildings such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Building, the Shanghai World Financial Center and, most recently, the 2nd highest skyscraper in the world: Shanghai Tower.
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DAY 3 DAY
EVENING
◢ ◢ Morning
MONDAY JULY 11TH
Visit East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Dumpling Cooking
and the Bund
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Stay at Metropolo Hotel, Shanghai
Visit Jade Buddha Temple
Jade Buddha Temple
The Bund
East Nanjing Road
Founded in 1882, the Jade Buddha Temple is one of the most beautiful in Shanghai. Here you can learn about all the elements that make up a traditional Buddhist temple: the Chamber of Four Heavenly Kings, the Grand Hall, the Buddha Chamber and its courtyards. East Nanjing Road is one of the world’s busiest shopping streets with Shanghai’s oldest and largest department stores. At the end you can see The Bund, the 5
waterfront area in central Shanghai. It’s a spectacular line up of 1920s-to-50s buildings in their original Art Deco, Eclecticism and Neo-Classical styles.
2016 SUMMER PROGRAM
DAY 4 DAY
EVENING
◢ ◢ Morning
Yangtze River Delta Wetland
TUESDAY JULY 12TH
Check-in at
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Hyatt Regency Chongming Hotel
Bus ride to Chongming Island Bicycle ride on the island
Hyatt Regency Chongming
Chongming Island
The Yangtze River flows for 6,300 km from the glaciers of Tibet to the East China Sea just off Shanghai, making it the longest river in China (and all of Asia) and the 3rd longest river in the world. 20% of China’s GDP depend on the Yangtze River. Chongming, an island just north of Shanghai, is China’s third largest island abundant with rural and natural sceneries, parks, wetlands and eco-villages. Hyatt Regency Chongming features 235 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants and bars, meeting rooms, a gym and indoor swimming pool. With its location in the east of Chongming, it’s a perfect place to start exploring the island. 6
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DAY 5 DAY WEDNESDAY JULY 13TH
China Tea Museum
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China Tea Museum and Tea Tasting
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Bus ride to Hangzhou, Zhejiang
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Visit Song Dynasty Town
EVENING Check-in at Hyatt Regency Hangzhou
Song Dynasty Town
You can’t experience China without tasting its tea! The origin of Chinese Tea dates back almost 5,000 years. The legends says that Emperor Shen Nong was boiling some water when some leaves fell from a nearby tree and made the water taste delicious. Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province and has a population of around 9 million inhabitants (urban area), totally 21 million in the entire metropolitan area. It was the capital of the Southern Song dynasty from 1132 to 1276 AD. It was belived to be the largest city in the world from 1180 to 1315 AD. The Song Dynasty Town is a theme park based on the culture of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Combining realistic and imaginary elements with the 7
natural scenery of the West Lake, the Town fully displays the prosperous scenes of the Song Dynasty with performances, markets and temples.
2016 SUMMER PROGRAM
DAY 6 DAY
EVENING
◢ ◢ Morning
THURSDAY JULY 14TH
Visit Lingyin Temple ◢ ◢ Afternoon
Stay at Hyatt Regency Hangzhou
Visit The West Lake
West Lake
Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple (Temple of the Soul’s Retreat) is one of the largest and impressive Buddhist temples in China. It contains numerous pagodas and grottoes. Most strikingly, on the way to the temple the Feilai Feng will surprise you with grotesque rocks and over 470 statues of Buddha carved in the rock. Just 2 km from the Temple, the West Lake, with its beautiful natural scenery, is Hangzhou’s best-known attraction.
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DAY 7 DAY FRIDAY JULY 15TH
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Visit China Silk Museum
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Bus ride to Yangcheng Lake, Suzhou, Jiangsu
EVENING Check in Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel
China Silk Museum
Yangcheng Lake
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake
Silk fabric is said to be first developed in ancient China, as early as 3,500 BC. By 500 AD, the silk trade across Asia through Europe was so prosperous that the major trade routes came to be known as the Silk Road. Nested along the shores of Yangcheng Lake, Fairmong Yangcheng Lake is a very unique luxury five star resort. To enjoy lake and park views, each room and suite has floor-to-ceiling windows. Completed with local and Cantonese cuisine restaurants, signature teas and cocktails bars, this hotel is perfect 9
to connect with the rich history and culture of this part of China.
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DAY 8 DAY SATURDAY JULY 16TH
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Cultural and outdoor activities at the Fairmont Hotel Resort
EVENING Stay at Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Located inside the Sunset Dew Park of the hotel is Yue Feng Island Organic Farm. Organic fruits and vegetables, tea and honey are produced here and can be tasted in the hotel’s restaurants and lounge. In the farm and in the surrounding lake area, the hotel organizes a number of authentic activities: farm tour, farm harvest, traditional cooking, treasure hunt, Tai Ji by the lake, etc.
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DAY 9 DAY SUNDAY JULY 17TH
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Sightseeing in Suzhou, including classical gardens and Tiger Hill
EVENING Stay at Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel
Tiger Hill Set in Jiangsu Province, Suzhou has over 2,500 years of history. Its canals, stone bridges, pagods and beautifully designed gardens – part of UNESCO World Heritage – make Suzhou one of the top tourist attractions in China, often dubbed the “Venice of the East”. Today Suzhou is one of the fastest 11
growing cities in the world with a population of over 10 million inhabitants.
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DAY 10 DAY MONDAY JULY 18TH
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Visit Zhouzhuang, the famous water town
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Bus ride back to Shanghai
Zhouzhuang
EVENING Check in Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel
Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel
Ancient houses along the canals, elegant watery views, stone bridges crossing the rivers: this is Zhouzhuang. A popular tourist destination, Zhouzhuang is one of the best-preserved water towns that are so distinctive of this area of China. Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel is perfectly located very close to the Bund, the city’s symbol since the 1920s, People’s Square and East Nanjing Road. With amazing views on the city, the river or the Bund skyline, this hotel has also a peaceful outdoor garden to get away from the fast pace of Shanghai.
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2016 SUMMER PROGRAM
DAY 11 DAY
EVENING
◢ ◢ Morning
TUESDAY JULY 19TH
Shanghai Museum
Stay at Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel
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Visit Yuyuan Garden
Shanghai Museum
Yuyuan Garden
The Shanghai Museum is a museum of ancient Chinese art built in 1996. It has a collection of over 120,000 pieces of ancient bronze, ceramics, calligraphy, furniture, jades, seals and sculptures. Perfect to get a glimpse of Chinese history. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece, designed in the shape of an ancient bronze cooking vessel called a ding. Located in the earth of Shanghai’s Old City, Yuyuan Garden was first conceived in 1559. Spread across 2 hectares (5 acres), you can learn here the most 13
beautiful characteristics of Chinese-style gardens: rockeries, ponds, pavilions and towers.
2016 SUMMER PROGRAM
DAY 12-13 DAY
EVENING
◢ ◢ Morning
WEDNESDAY JULY 20TH
Visit Xintiandi ◢ ◢ Afternoon
Stay at Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel
Visit Les Roches Jin Jiang campus
THURSDAY JULY 21ST
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Departure
Xintiandi Xintiandi is an area of reconstituted traditional mid-19th century Shikumen (“stone gate”) houses on narrow alleys. It is now a popular car-free shopping, eating and entertainment district of Shanghai. In Xintiandi you can also visit the site of the first congress of the Communist Party of China as well as the Shikumen Open House Museum.
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ABOUT
LES ROCHES JIN JIANG
In the afternoon of Wednesday, July 20th, you will have the opportunity to visit Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College (LRJJ). We are a private college located in Shanghai, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the field of hotel management to an international student body, representing over 45 nationalities. Founded in 2004, the college is a joint venture between Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Switzerland, ranked among the top hospitality management schools worldwide, and Jin Jiang International Hotels, a leading hotel management company that owns and operates more than 1,460 hotels in China. LRJJ is ranked No.1 international hospitality management school in China for an international career (TNS Global - 2013 Survey). Find more at www.lesroches.cn 15
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Q&A
Q: What is the ‘Summer Study Tour Program’? A: The ‘Summer Study Tour Program’ is a program in which students take part in cross-cultural understanding activities (3 hours a day) in Shanghai and the surrounding area (Yangtze River delta). Students will visit hot spots in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang. Guided by experienced Les Roches Jin Jiang teachers, students will gain a deep understanding of Chinese culture, while enjoying the unique beauty of East China - the most developed and prosperous area in China. Q: When does the summer program take place? A: The program activities will start on Sunday the 10th of July, 2016 and will finish on Wednesday, the 20th of July 2016. Official arrival date and check-into the hotel is Saturday the 19th of July, 2016. The official departure date and check-out from the hotel is Thursday, the 21st of July, 2016. Q: What is the minimum age requirement to attend this summer program? A: Students must be minimum 16 years old. Q: What are the language requirements to attend this summer program? A: Students must demonstrate English language proficiency: IELTS 4.0 and above, or equivalent English qualification. Q: Who are the supervisors for this summer program? A: Students will be supervised by qualified English speaking teachers of Les Roches Jin Jiang throughout this entire program. These qualified teachers are Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) approved and Certified Mandarin Trainer (CMT) approved. Q: Why should I spend 11 days in Mainland China? A: The benefits of spending time in China are considerable: the opportunity to learn about the unique Chinese culture and learn the basics of the most spoken language in the world – Mandarin; unique hospitality experience through communication with local people, LRJJ faculty and industry professionals; the development of self-reliance; the enjoyment of travelling; and change of one’s pace of life. Upon completion of this program, you will gain the first-hand experience of living and studying in China. This summer program will sharpen your knowledge and broaden your horizons, while developing your international understanding and career network. Q: What are the living and travel arrangements for this summer program? A: Students will stay in five-star international brand hotels such as Hyatt and Sheraton in addition to staying in a uniquely designed local boutique hotel such as Jin Jiang Metropolo Hotel. Summer program participants will enjoy a mix of Western and famous local Chinese food. Students will be travelling in a comfortable air-conditioned bus and an English speaking tour guide will accompany them. The program is taught and organized by experienced LRJJ teachers. 16
Q: What will the cost of the summer program cover? A: The cost of the summer program will cover all cross-cultural understanding activities, hotel accommodation at double occupancy*, meals (3 times a day), and transportation within China. It is suggested that students bring some extra pocket money, for any additional personal travel and gift purchases. *A single hotel room is available at extra charge of 900 USD. Q: What is the weather like in Shanghai – Hangzhou - Suzhou – Zhouzhuang in July? A: The weather is hot, with a temperature of around 30-35°c. The weather may be humid and even wet at this time of year, so thin clothing and sandals will be necessary, along with sunscreen and an umbrella. The dress code for the entire trip is casual/ smart casual. Q: How can I get a visa for China to cover the duration of this summer program? A: Students of the summer program will be required to apply for and enter Mainland China with a short-term Student (X2) Visa, which is issued to those visiting China for studies for a period of less than 6 months. •The cost of the program is 2,600 USD and it should be paid by the 9th of May, 2016. Bank account details can be found on the application form. After the LRJJ Finance department has received the program fee payment, they will issue the receipt which LRJJ Admissions will forward to the student, in addition to informing them of the date when the visa support documents will be sent to their mailing address. • The required visa support documents - the unique JW202 form and a visa invitation letter - will be sent by registered mail to the student. • The student should then make an inquiry at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in their country of residence for the list of documents required to apply for a Student (X2) visa. Important: should the student wish to apply for the Student (X2) visa in a country other than their home country, they must check their eligibility with the Chinese Consulate/Embassy in the selected country of application. • The student should then make an appointment at their Chinese Consulate/Embassy, and submit all required documentation. The visa will then be fixed inside the student’s passport. The passport itself should be valid for the time period of at least 6 months from the start of the summer program. • If the student resides outside of Mainland China, it will be compulsory for the student to have a health insurance plan that covers the duration of the trip. Health insurance is a requirement by law in the P.R. China and will be at the student’s expense. Terms & Conditions Force Majeure – Les Roches Jin Jiang Summer Program 2016 is subject to changes due to unpredictable and unforeseen circumstances and events beyond Les Roches Jin Jiang’s control. Les Roches Jin Jiang maintains the right to modify the program accordingly and will not be obliged to refund any fees in such cases. Enrollments & Cancellations – Les Roches Jin Jiang Summer Program 2016 will run only if a minimum of 10 participants enroll by the deadline date (9th of May, 2016). If the program is cancelled, you will be notified no later than 1 week after the deadline of application (i.e., not later than 16th of May, 2016) and a full refund will be provided. 17
2016 SUMMER PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM STUDENT INFORMATION (PLEASE COMPLETE CAREFULLY AS THE INFORMATION WILL BE STATED IN YOUR VISA DOCUMENTS) Family Name(s) (as written passport) First Name (as written passport) Country of Birth City of Birth E-mail Do you have any contact person in China? If yes, please provide the following information: Name Telephone Number
HOME ADDRESS Home address City Zip(Postal)Code Country Telephone number (include country code, preferably mobile phone number)
MAILING ADDRESS (THIS IS THE ADDRESS WHERE VISA SUPPORT DOCUMENTS WILL BE SENT TO BY FEDEX) Mailing address City Zip(Postal)Code Country Recipient’s Name Telephone number (include country code, preferably mobile phone number)
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE A twin room (included in the program fees) A single room (900 USD extra charge)
Please forward this completed application form + a recent copy of your passport + proof of payment for the program to lrjj.fieldsupport@gmail.com
BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION Wire Transfer to China - USD account. Transfer should be made at the expense of the sender; otherwise the outstanding balance will be charged upon arrival.
Account Name*:
LES ROCHES JIN JIANG INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE
*When wire transferring, DO NOT make abbreviations of the Account Name; write the complete name of the college as stated above.
Account Number:
9799 1455 2600 00013
Bank Name*:
SHANGHAI PUDONG DEVELOPMENT BANK THE FIRST BANKING DEPT, SHANGHAI
*State only this name.
Bank Address*:
NO. 12 ZHONG SHAN DONG YI ROAD, SHANGHAI.
*State only this address; DO NOT state the college or admissions address.
Swift Address:
SPDBCNSHXXX
Important: Please send the Remittance Slip (with your name indicated on it) to our Admissions Office for reference via fax (fax number is +8621-52396459) or send a scanned copy via e-mail to lrjj.fieldsupport@gmail.com. Please present the original remittance slip upon issuance of the official invoice.
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