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2014 NSW Public Schools China Music Tour Proposal. Presented by : NSW Department of Education and Communities & Australia China Cultural Exchange Centre. More than 15 years involvement in students exchange Working partner of the Expanding Horizons Gala Concert Program
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2014 NSW Public SchoolsChina Music Tour Proposal Presented by : NSW Department of Education and Communities & Australia China Cultural Exchange Centre
More than 15 years involvement in students exchange • Working partner of the Expanding Horizons Gala Concert Program • Established sister schools between Chinese and Australian public schools • Successful annual exchanging trips to China since 2010 • Firm connections with Chinese Government Educational Authorities in major district such as Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Yangzhou and Chengdu etc • NSW Education Dept. Chinese Language learning materials supplier • Strong Collaboration with top Chinese travel agents – CITS & CTS About Australia China Cultural Exchange Centre
2014 China Music Tour 14th Sept.– 25th Sept. Shanghai – Nanjing- Yangzhou-Beijing
Highlights in Shanghai • Explore the largest city in the Asia Pacific Region • Exchange performances with local schools • River Cruise to enjoy night lights
Highlights in Nanjing • Explore ancient capital city • Music performance together with local students • Experience Chinese boarding school life
Highlights in Yangzhou • Glimpse the peaceful of Grand Canal City • Visit a local public school and a mini musical concert • Enjoy beautiful gardens and one of top Chinese cuisine styles
Highlights in Beijing • Capital City of China • Exchange performances with hosting school • Enjoy natural and historic landscapesGreat Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and many more
Through Performing Arts Exchange Communication beyond language and borders
Establish Friendships
Participating Chinese Schools for Performing Arts Exchange • Shanghai: • Shanghai Yan’an High School • and schools from Changning District • Nanjing: • Nanjing Zhonghua Middle School • Nanjing No.1 High School • Nanjing No.9 High School • Beijing: Yucai School They will be bring us Chinese folks orchestra, dance, symphony orchestra, vocals and many more~
Proposed performing venues • Exchanging performances are arranged by local Government Education Bureaus • Venues may be in either public halls or school halls In Shanghai, the proposed venues are: Childrens’ Palace of Shanghai Changnin District
Alternatively, Shanghai Yan’an High school
Proposed performing venues in Nanjing People's great hall of Nanjing Nanjing Zhonghua High school
Proposed performing venues in Beijing Childrens' palace of Xicheng district Beijing Yucai High school
Schools activities • Experience Chinese students daily lives • Workshops for Chinese painting, traditional instrument, handcrafts, etc.
Proposed Itinerary • Day 1 (14th Sept., Sun.) Sydney - Shanghai (via Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines) • Meet at Sydney International Airport. • Fly to Shanghai • Transport to hotel after arrival.
Day 2 (15th Sept., Mon.) Shanghai • Visit Pudong District M50 Arts and Creative Park • Visit local schools • Rehearsal • - Concert
Day 3 (16th Sept., Tue.) Shanghai • Stroll on Nanjing Road: the pedestrian street with shopping malls. • Visit ‘Yu’ Garden, bargain for souvenirs. • River Bund walking • Night cruise on Huangpu River.
Day 4 (17th Sept., Wed.) Shanghai - Nanjing • Transfer to City of Nanjing in the morning • Visit Nanjing Museum – 2nd largest museum in China • Visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum
Day 5 (18th Sept., Thu.) Nanjing • Visit local schools for cultural exchanges • - Experience Chinese paintings & instruments etc • Rehearsal • Music performance with local students
Day 6 (19th Sept., Fri.) Nanjing – Yangzhou – Nanjing • Day tour to Yangzhou City • Visit ‘Ge’ Garden • Visit Slender West Lake
Day 7 (20th Sept., Sat.) Nanjing • Visit Hongshan Forest Zoo • Visit Yunjing (Embroider) Research Institute • Visit Zhonghua Gate • Visit Confucius’ Temple with more than 1000 years.
Day 8 (21st Sept. Sun.) Nanjing – Beijing • Catch bullet train to Beijing in the morning • Visit Temple of Heaven after arrival.
Day 9 (22nd Sept. Mon.) Beijing • Visit Great Wall: the Chinese Landmark • Schools exchange activities
Day 10 (23rd Sept., Tue.) Beijing • City sight-seeing: • The Forbidden City, Olympic Park, Tian An Men Square
Day 11 (24th Sept., Wed.) Beijing - Sydney • Via Guangzhou (China Southern Airlines) • Visit Summer Palace in the morning, • Then transfer to Beijing Shoudu Int’l Airport heading back to home. • Day 12 (25th Sept., Thu.) Sydney • Meet parents at Sydney Int’l Airport.
Transportation • Air Flights Sydney – (Guangzhou) – Shanghai Beijing – (Guangzhou) – Sydney • Tour Coach Shanghai – Yangzhou – Nanjing • Bullet Train Nanjing – Beijing
Accommodation • Shanghai/Beijing: 3\4 Stars Hotels with hot buffet breakfast • Nanjing: International Students Apartment in Yangzi High School with Breakfast in canteen
This Concludes tonight's presentation please do not hesitate to bring up any questions Thank you !
Student Cost The cost of this tour is A$3,500.00 per student with share accommodation. Package Inclusions: 1.International Return Airfares Economic class incl. Sydney, and China Airport Tax. 2.Domestic train tickets return between Nanjing and Beijing. 3.Full Accommodation at 3 or 4 stars Hotel on Twin Sharing with Daily Buffet Breakfast when on the tour to Shanghai, Yangzhou & Beijing; Up to 4-share school apartment with western style toilets in Nanjing. 4.3 Meals per Day Including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 5.Transportation between cities and in the cities including Luxury air conditioned coaches. 6.Extra vehicle for transporting instrument and luggage in cities of China. 7.Friendly English Speaking Tour guide. 8.Park and Activities Admission Fees Listed in Itinerary. 9.Tips to the Tour Guide and Coach Driver Also Included: 1.Visa Application Fee: A$98.50 Per Person for Single Entry for Australian Passport. 2.Overseas Travel Insurance. Under age of 50 for 12 days as at year 2013. Parent tour: The cost of this tour is A$3,500.00 per person with share accommodation. Single supplement: A$450 (minimum required number 15ppl)
Proposed Payment Schedule Initial Deposit: A$500 Due Fri, 7th Feb, 2014 Second Payment: A$1,500 Due Fri, 23rd, May, 2014 Final Payment: A$1,500 Due Fri, 1st, Aug, 2014