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We would like to oer you a once-in-a-lietime opportunity. That is what we expect WEXPLORE China to be an unrivalled

learning experience, providing equal proportions o adventure, fun, an insight into international relations, language

studies, history and cultural interaction. Not to mention the personal skills that can be gained rom working with students

rom across the world and challenging yoursel in a new and unamiliar country.

New and unfamiliar defnitely describes China. The Worlds astest growing economy is sometimes so new that a 15 years

old picture is unrecognisable nowadays and last months road map may already be out o date! Contrastingly, another way to

describe China would be traditional. In one o the oldest civilisations you will catch glimpses o the past as well as experienc-

ing current practices that can be traced back thousands o years. This huge and diverse country cannot easily be defned, but

one word that every visitor would agree on would be fascinating. We want you to experience as many aspects o ascinating

China as possible, and this was our motivation or careully selecting the programmes in 2011.

Beijing - 8 days discovering one o the Worlds greatest cities

Shanghai and Xian - 6 days in the dynamic city o Shanghai, and Xian, the ancient capital o China

The Silk Road - a 12 day journey along the legendary trading route Hainan - 5 days in south Chinas tropical island paradise

WEMUNC 2011 - The 4th WE Model United Nations Conference, Beijing

The WEMUNC (WE Model United Nations Conerence) has matured over the past 4 years to become a truly international

conference. We are honoured to invite you to a Model UN which now brings over 2000 delegates rom around the world to

participate in 4 days o dynamic cross-cultural exchange, team work, diplomacy and debating. This conerence never ails to

build strong new riendships between its delegates and helps to nurture the global leaders o tomorrow.

We have designed the WEXPLORE study tours to be unique, providing experiences that you cannot normally get rom a visit

to China. An example o this is the WEXPLORE Field Research in Beijing where students will discover the city in teams andundertake their own research on a key contemporary topic. There are dozens more exciting and unique eatures that we have

included and we encourage you to read through this brochure to ully understand our excitement about the programmes we

are oering in 2011!

Finally, or us the most important thing about our programmes are the people who join, and what we are most excited about

is welcoming you to China next year. We hope to see you soon!

Dear students and teachers,

Sincerely,

Board o WE Model United Nations conerence & Director o WEXPLORE China

Invitation Letter

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Why WEXPLORE China? 04

Why WEXPLORE? 04

Why China? 05

The Programmes 06WEMUNC 06

Beijing 08

Shanghai & Xian 09

The Silk Road 10

Hainan 12

Programme Packages and Dates 13

Fees and Deadlines 14

Contact 15

Contents

WEXPLORE

CHINA

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Personal Skills and Education

WEXPLORE China develops personal

skills which are crucial to your uture

and valued by employers. In addition to

personal skill development, our pro-

grammes ocus on other aspects o edu-

cation such as economics, history, art

and religion, giving an accurate view o

lie in China today. We also believe that

inter-cultural relations are an extremely

important part o education, and we

design our programmes, particularly

WEMUNC, with this in mind

Saety First

We take saety seriously. All o our pro-

grammes are tried and tested and we

will not lead students anywhere that has

not already been checked by our sta. In

this way we give a sense o adventure,

with the assurance of safety

Best Value

We have an extensive network and ex-

pertise within China allowing us to oer

more or less. We believe that we can

not be matched or value by any other

company or organisation, and to prove

that we make our prices and costs com-

pletely transparent. We will be willing to

answer any queries that you may have

about the pricing o each programme

We are Specialists

We do not oer programmes in any

other country, we specialise in China!

This results in a unique experience

where you will eel much closer to the

local people and culture than on any

other expedition or tour. You will get the

chance to genuinely interact and make

riends with Chinese students, and visit

places that require local knowledge and

connections. We believe that this results

in a more rewarding learning experience

Enrich Your CV/Resume

Gain transferable skills that are vi-

tal or your uture career or entrance

to University. The WEXPLORE China

Programme can teach communica-

tion, team-work, leadership, man-

agement skills and inter-cultural

understanding

Learn the Chinese Language

Learn about China. WEXPLORE aims

to teach students about the history,

philosophy, culture, politics and

the economy o China

Actively learn about the United Na-

tions and international relations at

WEMUNC

Gain school credits. Depending on

your region and school, the WEX-

PLORE China programmes may be

ocially accredited and taking part

may allow you to gain credits towards

your curriculum. Please contact us i

you require urther details

Our Team

The WEXPLORE China team is made up

ohighly qualied, passionate people

rom around the world. We have vast in-

ternational experience in expeditions,

travel as well as working abroad, and

among the members o our manage-

ment team we are uent in around 10

languages! We have worked extremely

hard to give you the kind o internation-

al experience that we have been lucky

enough to have

Why WEXPLORE?

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Why China?

A Diferent World

China will challenge your world view. A

civilisation with over 5000 years o re-

corded history, a closed society or many

years, language and culture barely un-

derstood by outsiders - learning about

China is ascinating and exciting

The Richness o the Culture

China is a nation o 56 ethnic groups,

each o which have their own dress, mu-

sic, language, ood and way o lie!

Economic and Social

Development

Now is the time to visit China. The

country has brushed o the global re-

cession as i it was a small ea, and the

economy continues to boom. This is

a once-in-a-lietime opportunity to wit-

ness China changing right beore your

eyes. You will witness dramatic social

changes, the huge disparity between

urban and rural lie and between the up-

per and lower classes, the blooming o

entrepreneurship, art, music and leisure

activities as well as the destruction o

tradition to move orward at an astound-

ing pace. Witnessing this change is so

impressive that in the years to come you

will be continually telling stories about

when I was in China

Facts and FiguresQuoted rom McKinsey Global Institute

Over the next 20 years, Chinese cities will add more than 350 million

people ... the population o the entire United States

There will be more than 200 Chinese cities with more than a million

inhabitants ... in Europe today there are only 35 cities o that size

There will be up to 50,000 new skyscrapers ... the equivalent o build-

ing ten New York cities

There could be up to 170 new mass transit systems ... in Europe today

there are about 70

By 2025, two-thirds of Chinas citizens will live in cities ... thats nearly

1 billion people

Three weeks may not sufce to get to know the whole country but its enough to dive into an incredible culture and breathtaking

landscape. WEXPLORE China program gave us the possibility to be immersed in another way o lie and I will never orget about

the awesome time I had in China.From Michele Dappen, Kantonsschule Zug, Switzerland W EXPLORE CHINA 2010 Participant

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Who will attend?

Over 2000 delegates rom all over

the world between the ages o 14 -

25 Top MUN conerences in the world

will have their satellite conerences

on WEMUN EXPO Platorm: BosMUN

by Boston University, BMUN by U.C

Berkeley, HMUN hosted by Harvard

University, ILMUNC by University o

Pennsylvania, MUNUC by University

o Chicago, NAIMUN by Georgetown

University etc. THIMUN by THIMUN

Foundation

What will I be doing?

You will assume the role of a foreign

diplomat, not necessarily rom your

home country You will be assigned to a committee

which will discuss two or three topics

during the conerence

Examples o committees could be

Human Rights Council, World

Bank, UNICEF, Sino-US Think Tank

etc.

Learning Outcomes

Learn invaluable communication

skills - public speaking, negotia-

tion, debating Understand the United Nations -

the most important body in interna-

tional relations

Learn research skills while prepar-

ing or the sessions

Understand how to eectively work

as a team to complete a project

Learn how to interact with people

from all around the world

The WE Model United Nations Conerence (WEMUNC), established in 2007 and taking place in Beijing, was one o the very

rst Model United Nations Conferences in China. In its third year it already welcomed students rom 30 dierent coun-

tries in 35 dierent committees, and with over 2000 delegates has now grown to become the largest Model UN in Asia.

The WEMUN conerence is an academic simulation of the United Nations with the objective o seeking solutions to vari-

ous problems o the world through discussion, negotiation and debate.

The research and preparation that is required, the opportunity or debating and negotiating and adopting views or at-

titudes other than their own and the involvement and interaction with young people rom all around the world combine

to provide an intensive learning platorm or personal development as well as world issues and diplomacy.

WEMUN EXPO Conference 2011

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Secretary General Ban Ki-Moonsent the following message to WEMUNC:

This exercise is no empty role play. Hal the worlds population is under 25. You are their

representatives. Many o you will move on to positions o real leadership. All o you, by

your choices as consumers, by your decisions as voters, will assume real power to shape

and change our world. Hopeully your time at this Model United Nations will help you be-

come the models the world needs to ulfll the ideals o this indispensable organization.

Duration: 4 Days (4th - 7th August )

Price

School application fee per delegation (at least 7 students): USD: 200; EUR: 170; GBP: 150

Participation fee* (per person): USD: 450; EUR: 383; GBP: 340*I participant is an individual, not coming as part o a delegation, the ee is USD 470

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Highlights

WEXPLORE Field Research - One o

our most challenging activities plan

your route around Beijing in teams

to discover the city and Chinese cul-

ture in-depth. Stretch your leader-

ship, team-work and planning skills

to the maximum as your team tries

to undercover the reality behind your

chosen topic (or example: economic

development)

Great Wall of China - Camp at the

oot o the wall and have a campfre

at the nearby village beore hiking

along the Wall!

The Great Beijing Race - compete

in teams and use your Chinese lan-

guage skills to race around the city,

completing tasks at dierent loca-

tions

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden

City, the Olympic Village and the

Traditional Hutongs - discover the

extraordinary history o Beijing

Learning Outcomes

Team-working, leadership and re-

search skills during the WEXPLORE

Field Research and the Great Beijing

Race

Chinese Language and Calligraphy

Cultural awareness - meeting and

talking with local people and work-

ing with international students dur-

ing team activities.

Chinese contemporary issues - visit

village to learn about rural/urban di-

erences and income disparity. Learn

about topics such as economic de-

velopment, Chinese art, religion

and education during the WEX-

PLORE Field Research.

Duration 8 Days

Price USD: 1260; EUR: 1071; GBP: 952

Dates Round 1: 15th - 22nd Jul. 2011

Round 2: 21st - 28th Jul. 2011

Round 3: 27th Jul. - 3rd Aug. 2011

Round 4: 8th - 15th Aug. 2011

WEXPLORE Beijing: Where Tradition Meets ModernityChinas capital, and the countrys political, cultural and educational centre is one o the most exciting cities in the world.

I China is a country o contrasts, then Beijing is its perect microcosm. Traditional alleyways called Hutongs lie in stark

contrast with sprawling boulevards and highways, while ancient architecture sits next to giant postmodern creations.

One thing is certain, Beijing has a buzz - artists, writers, musicians, entrepreneurs and expats increasingly appear to live

alongside the traditions o a 2000 year old city. These multiple personalities in addition to stunning historical sites make

sure that Beijings visitors are intrigued, entertained and constantly in awe.

Example Agenda:

Beijing day 4

05:30 - Wake up beore dawn andpack up you tent ater camping at the

oot o the Great Wall

06:00 - Climb to the Wall as the sun

rises over one o the most memorable

views o your lie. Hike along the Wall,

passing through 12 ancient guard tow-

ers.

11:00 - Have a local home-cooked

brunch at the nearby armhouse beore

taking the bus back to the city.

14:00 - Visit a tea house to learn

about dierent Chinese teas while tak-

ing part in a tea ceremony

17:00 - Watch an extraordinary per-

ormance o Chinese acrobatics

19:00 - Dinner: the local delicacy o

Peking Duck

20:00 - Chinese Language Class

It was not a regular tour but a tour where we had think, innovate and analyze.From Rohan Shah, The Calorx School, India WEXPLORE China 2010 participant

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Shanghai: The Pulse Quickens

Shanghai is not like Beijing, in act, Chi-

nas largest megalopolis is not like any-

where. One commonly used adjective

o the atmosphere in Shanghai is pul-

sating. A city that, since the economic

reforms, gathered the collective energy

o its 20M+ residents to shake o every

speck o its colonial, imperial and com-

munist past, Shanghai has never looked

back even or a second because in this

city there isnt a second to lose. Sur-

rounded by old canal towns known as

the Venice(s) o China, Shanghai is an

island o commerce, fnance, trade and

an un-matched energy that gives a con-

stant eeling o opportunity to anyone

who lives there.

Xian*: The Ancient Capital

Chinas most historic city, Xian, was the

political centre or more than 12 dynas-

ties, and evidence can be ound through-

out the city, which could be called a liv-

ing history book. It is also the starting

point o the silk road, which led to the

inevitable consequence o having a mix-

ture o dierent cultures, religions and

ood. One o the greatest archaeological

fnds was also in Xian the incredible

army oTerra-cotta Warriors.

Highlights

Boat Trip Around the Bund - the

most spectacular views in Shanghai

Visit to a Factory - A glimpse into

how a joint venture is run in China

Trip to One o the most beautiul Ca-

nal Towns Near Shanghai

Terra-cotta Warriors - One o Chi-

nas most impressive attractions

Cycling on the Ancient City Wall -

the largest and best preserved city

wall in China

Visit to the Muslim District and the

Mosque in Xian

Learning Outcomes

Understand the economic develop-

ment of China

Understand the history of trade

with China - Shanghai as the colonial

trading hub, and Xian as the silk road

starting point

Compare modern developments

in China with the past to understand

the way China is heading in the uture

Duration 6 Days

Price USD: 1100; EUR: 935; GBP: 830

Shanghai or Xian only is

USD 720/ Euro 630 /GBP 560

Dates Round 1: 29th Jul- 3rd Aug 2011

Round 2: Shanghai/Xian,

8th - 10th Jul. 2011

* Xian is also included at the begining/

end o the Silk Road tour

WEXPLORE Shanghai & Xian

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WEXPLORE The Silk Road: The Meeting o CivilisationsThe very name o the legendary trade route connecting China with the West arouses the senses. It conjures visions o

camels winding through arid desert, burdened with the treasures o the Orient mixed with the riches o western civilisa-

tion pearls, gold, musk, jewels, satin and silk. You can almost smell exotic spices, perumes and hear the bartering at the

bustling oasis towns, flled with strange travellers rom all over the continent and beyond. The importance o this linkbetween east and west, however, goes ar beyond legends, romanticism, and the trade o luxury goods. Over thousands

o years many dierent people, cultures and religions lived in harmony along the silk road, happily sharing their ood,

art, music and philosophy. The eects o this melting pot of culture and unique chapter in history can still be discovered

in China today.

Highlights o the Silk Road

Visit the crystal clear Tianshan Lake

Visit the ancient Buddhist City of Jiaohe, the elegant Emin Minaret, and witness the crossing o religions at Turpan,

an oasis town on the edge o the Taklamakan Desert

Discover the largest repository o ancient Buddhist art at Mogao Caves in Dunhuang.

Ride camels through towering sand dunes and camp in the desert.

Climb the Western end of the Great Wall of China at Jiayuguan.

Witness lie in a Tibetan Village and one othe largest Buddhist temples in Xining.

End the journey in Xian, visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and cycle around the city walls. (same as Xian trip below)

Put together your own video documentary that you have been working on throughout the trip

Make your own Silk Road documentary

We designed the WEXPLORE Silk Road trip to be an exciting and interactive learning

experience, and what better way to learn than being the director o your very own

documentary movie!

You will be provided with a camera-man during the journey, and you will act as a flm

crew making a documentary about the Silk Road. You can choose which topics to o-

cus on, such as trade, religion, ood, economic development or any other aspect o

culture. You will edit the documentary and present it at the end o the trip!

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Highlights

Experience rural China - Help with

arm work and home-stay with locals

Volunteer in a rural school - Teach a

class to the local children

Beach - Sip a coconut, relax in the

sun, or try water sports at Chinas

best beaches

Learning Outcomes

Understand rural Life in China Al-

most 60% o the population live in ru-

ral areas, this is crucial to understand-

ing the economic and social issues

in China today

Learn how to farm in tropical cli-

mates, with crops like pepper, coco-

nuts, bananas and rubber trees

Learn how to teach in a local school

Duration 5 Days

Price USD: 850; EUR: 722; GBP: 642

Dates Round 1: 30th Jul.- 3rd Aug. 2011



WEXPLORE Hainan: Tropical HavenThe Island o Hainan, with its palm-ringed smooth sandy beaches, resh coconuts and grilled seaood is Chinas truly trop-

ical paradise. For years considered a backwater to banish poorly perorming government ocers, the Island has escaped

the rampant development o nearby Guangdong Province, accordingly preserving its traditional ways of life and the

cleanliness o its waters. Although still predominantly an Island o armers and rural villages, there have been many recentdevelopments in the tourism industry, with luxury hotel complexes sprouting up along the beautiful coastline in Sanya.

Example Agenda:

Hainan days 3 and 4

07:00 - Get up early or a breakastbeore helping the armer pick rice rom

his felds.

12:00 - grab some lunch, beore

heading to the school in the aternoon

to be a volunteer teacher.

14.:00 - Run an English class at the

school.

18:00 - Relax in the evening, and

say goodbye to the children at the vil-

lage as it is your last night.

07:00 - Get up early again the nextmorning to head to the tropical para-

dise o Sanya.

12:00 - You spend the day lounging

on the beach or swimming, taking a well

deserved rest.

18:00 - In the evening you go or a

luxurious seaood dinner at the unique

seaood market

19:00 - As the sun sets on Sanya you

reect on all the amazing people you

have met and remarkable things you

have done on your trip to China.

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Programme Packages and Dates

Month Day Beijing Shanghai Xian Silk Road Hainan Day Month

Jul 15 15 Jul

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Jul 31 31 Jul

Aug 01 01 Aug02 02

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Aug 19 19 Aug

Month Day Beijing Shanghai Xian Silk Road Hainan Day Month

WEMUN Conerence 2011

Jul 15-

Jul 22

Jul 21-

Jul 28

Jul 27-

Aug 03

Jul 29-

Jul 31

Aug 01-

Aug 03

Jul 30

-Aug 03

Jul 23-

Aug 03

Aug 08-

Aug 19

Aug 08-

Aug 10

Aug 08-

Aug 10

Aug 08-

Aug 12

Aug 11-

Aug 15

Aug 08-

Aug 15

July & August

Packages

As displayed on

the diagram, most

combinations o pro-

grammes are avail-

able, and the same

programme may

have dierent dates

to choose rom.

All programmes take

place between 15th

July and 19th August

2011.

October (Mid-

autumn Break)

Packages

1 week package:

Beijing or Shanghai

+ Xian. 2 weeks

package: Silk Route,

or Beijing + Shanghai

+ Xian.

Programmes can start

between 10th and 22nd

October 2011.

Easter/Spring

Break Packages

We can create custom

packages depend-

ing on your holiday

dates. Contact us or

more details.

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Registration

REGISTER AT http://www.wemunc.org/wexplorechina

REGISTRATION FEE: $200* per person

*Registration ee to be paid in advance by each person attending the programme, it is non-reundable but will be deducted rom the overall cost.

Payment Deadlines For 2011

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FEE: 30th March 2011*

DEADLINE FOR REMAINING PAYMENT: 30th May 2011

REFUND DEADLINE: July 1st 2011 (no reund will be given to any group or participant i they do not inorm WEXPLORE beore this

date o their intention to withdraw rom the programme)

*Places on WEXPLORE China 2011 are limited, we recommend participants to pay the registration ee early to secure their places. I you pay the

registration ee beore 31st

, Dec 2010, we will oer you ree airport pickup/drop-o, guarantee a place on the program and a good country assign-ment or the WEMUN EXPO Conerence

RMB USD EURO GPB

Conerence 3,060 450 383 340

Beijing+Conerence 11,628 1,710 1,454 1,292

Beijing, Shanghai+Conerence 16,524 2,430 2,066 1,836

Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an+ Conerence 19,108 2,810 2,389 2,123

Beijing+Hainan+Conerence 17,408 2,560 2,176 1,934

Beijing, Xi'an+Conerence 16,524 2,430 2,066 1,836

Silk Road+Conerence 18,700 2,750 2,338 2,078

Beijing+Silk Road+Conerence 27,268 4,010 3,409 3,030

Silk Road+Conerence+Hainan 23,800 3,500 2,975 2,644

Conerence+Hainan 8,840 1,300 1,105 982

Airport pick up & send of 270 40 34 30

* Conerence ees are USD 20 more or individuals not coming with a delegation/school

^ A one-o ee o USD 200 should be paid by schools who wish to register or the conerence

Above are the suggested packages, but customized service can be

provided, contact us or urther inormation

Included in Price:

All travel within China (ights,

trains, buses etc)

Accommodation (3/4 Star hotels,

camping, etc.)

Breakast, lunch and dinner +

bottled water

All activities (inc. Chinese class-

es, entry ees etc)

Basic healthcare insurance

Advice and support beore the

trip

Not Included in Price:

International ights rom your

home country

China Visa application ees

Travel Insurance (or property,

cancellations and serious acci-

dents)

Inoculations (we suggest you

consult your local doctor or de-

tails)

Bank transer ee or payments

Programme Fees

Registration and Payment Deadlines

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Contact Us

Weland International

Room 2802, Shangdu International,

No.8 Dongdaqiao Road, Chaoyang district,Beijing, China

Tel: +86 1058701599

Fax: +86 1058701560

www.wemunc.org/wexplorechina

Yichan YuanBoard o WEMUN Conerence

& Director o WEXPLORE China

Email: [email protected] Tel: +86 10 5870 1599

Mobile: +86 1348 869 6159

Fax: +86 10 5870 1560

Sara EnstedtVice Director o WEXPLORE China & Eu-

ropean/Middle East Regional Manager

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +86 10 5870 1599

Mobile: +41 764 887 273 (Swiss)

Mobile: +86 1369 118 1492 (China)

Jose FelicianoLatin America Regional Manager


Tel: +86 10 5870 1599

Mobile: +511 991 271 221 (Peru)

Mobile: +86 1531 173 3905 (China)

Stepan PlokhotnovRussian Regional Manager


Tel: +86 10 5870 1599

Mobile: +7 913 969 3838 (Russia)

Josh RennieUK & Ireland Regional Manager


Tel: +86 10 5870 1599

Mobile: +44 776 1301 754 (UK)

Mobile: +86 1343 635 9374 (China)

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