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 Tour14th 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

•Explore ancient capital city

•Music performance together with local students

•Experience Chinese boarding school life

Highlights in Nanjing

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 landscapes Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and many more

Through Performing Arts Exchange

Communication beyond language and borders

EstablishFriendships

Experience Chinese Art and Culture

Two major performances in Shanghai & Nanjing

Short programs show in Beijing & Yangzhou

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 ofShanghai 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 - SydneyVia 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) – ShanghaiBeijing – (Guangzhou) – Sydney

• Tour Coach

Shanghai – Yangzhou – Nanjing

• Bullet TrainNanjing – 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

04/10/23

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

04/10/23

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