The 13 Day China Real Estate Investment Trade Mission Tour
(Featuring Beijing, Xi’an, Wuhan, and Shanghai)
Date: October 23rd, 2008 – November 4th, 2008
May 1st, 2008
Dear CCIM friends:
The China CCIM Chapter would like to invite you to the CCIM Real Estate Trade Mission 2008 to China from October 23 to November 4, 2008. The purpose of this trade mission, like the previous ones, is to understand the development of China’s commercial real estate business, to learn about the Chinese business culture, to make business relationship with members of the China CCIM Chapter, and to find business opportunities in this huge developing market.
This is the 4th successivetrade mission since it began in 2005. In the past three years, CCIMs from U.S. and Canada enjoyed the mission and witnessed the commercial real estate development in Beijing, Shanghai, and other cities. This year we will take you to Wuhan, a city standing in the center of China and a second line city with more attractive investment opportunities.
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games bring some new features to Beijing. Besides the great culture and history, you will see unique architecture by world-renowned architects. Of course, you will also see the ancient city of Xian with the famous Terra-Cotta Warriors, the Yangtze River in Wuhan, and the modern city of Shanghai. You will meet members of the China CCIM Chapter in these cities and learn from them about the commercial real estate industry in China. For all the above reasons, we would like to invite our CCIM members in North America to join our CCIM Real Estate Trade Mission 2008 tour to China.
Please reference “2008 CCIM Trade Mission” for more detail information. If you have any questions please email Stephen Pang, Chairman of International Affairs Committee of the China CCIM Chapter, at cciminternational@ccimchina.com or call him at 86-13718465422.
Best regards, Jiangping Yang, CCIM, CIPS President China CCIM Chapter
Oct. 24-27 Beijing
As the capital of the China, Beijing is the nation's political, economic, cultural and educational center as well as being the most important center in China for international trade and communications. It has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long history. As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the world's truly imposing cities , with a 3,000-year history and 11 million people.
Best regards,
Jiangping Yang, CCIM, CIPS
President
China CCIM Chapter
Oct. 24-27 Beijing
As the capital of the China, Beijing is the nation's political, economic, cultural and educational center as well as being the most important center in China for international trade and communications. It has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long history. As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the world's truly imposing cities , with a 3,000-year history and 11 million people.
The Forbidden City
Rich in history, Beijing has been China's primary capital for more than seven centuries. China's imperial past and political present meet at Tiananmen square, where the Forbidden City palace of the emperors gives way to the Great Hall of the People congress building and the mausoleum of Chairman Mao Zedong . The old city walls have been replaced by ring roads, and many of the old residential districts of alleys and courtyard houses have been turned into high-rise hotels, office buildings, and department stores. Beijing, a dynamic city where the old and new intermingle, remains a magnet for visitors from inside and outside China.
Summer Palace
Beijing-National Grand Theater
Bird's Nest/Olympic Stadium
Oct. 28 - 29Xi’an
Surrounded by rich loess farmland, Xi'an (Western Peace), the present capital of Shanxi Province, was home to the ruling houses of the Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties, when it was known as Chang'an (Eternal Peace)
Many of the sites to visit are outside Xi'an and the surrounding countryside offers a treasure trove of historical and religious relics. The most famous site is the Terracotta Army, built to protect the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, whose Mausoleum lies close the warriors. Both these sights are to the east of Xi'an.
There are other less famous but equally fascinating places worth visiting too. The Famen Temple claims to house the Buddha's fingers and still draws crowds of practicing monks (and tourists) to marvel at the fingers and the Tang dynasty treasures which are kept here. The countryside around Xi'an is also attractive and there are numerous mountains, including Mount Huashan which are a great break from the city.
Aside from being a major tourist destination and historical city, today Xi'an is an important industrial and manufacturing center. Despite the incredible history that Xi'an carries, it is a modern and prosperous area. The nightlife here is pretty up to date and Xian's University is considered to be one of the best in China.
Xi’an -Big Wild Goose Pagoda Ancient City
Oct.30 - 31Wuhan
Oct.30 - 31Wuhan
Wuhan, located at the confluence of the Changjiang and Hanjiang Rivers is the capital of Hubei province. It is most famous for its lakes. In fact, it is called “the town of one thousand lakes" because once one reaches the east side of Wuhan, they may feel as if the lakes are endless. Yellow Crane Tower
Wuhan is a city with both an old history and a thriving present. Artifacts excavated from ancient tombs date as far back as 3,500 years. In the period of pre-Qing (770 B.C. - 221 B.C.), it was known as the cradle of the brilliant Chu Civilization. During the Qing Dynasty Hankou district became one of the four most well-known towns in China. Hankou city has been the center of trade in central China for centuries.
There are many tourist attractions in Wuhan that are worth a visit including East Lake, Changjiang River and Changjiang Bridges 1 and 2. Wuchang and Hanyang are linked by this great bridge, no.1, which is more than 1300 meters long and 80 meters high.
It is the largest economic and trade centre in the country and a comprehensive industrial base. Shanghai Port is the leading port in China. It is an open city along the coast, as well as a famous historical and cultural city. Industry and commerce are flourishing. As a world famous international port, Shanghai is a gateway in East China for developing tourist trade. Shanghai's history of revolution and culture attract tourists home and abroad. Being regarded as "Paris of China" and as the paradise for shopping, Shanghai has become an ideal city for tourism.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Shanghai:Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Yuyuan Garden
Hotels
Grand Skylight Catic Hotel, Beijing
New Jinjiang Tower, Shanghai
New Century Hotel, Wuhan
Hyatt-Regency , Xi’an
Cost:$6,500single occupancy
Tour fare includes:
· Economy class round trip air tickets and in-land China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
· All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily), sightseeing tour, local motor coach transportation
· Hotel accommodation is based on one room for 1 adult.
· Luggage for China domestic flight: allow one suitcase not exceeding 44 lb or 20 kilo (kg) and one carry-on for each person. For international flight: allow 2 suitcases not exceeding 50 lb each for each person.
· Airport taxes, airline fuel surcharge or other related taxes.
· Gratuity for local guides, drivers and tour escort.
Tour fare does not include:
· Phone calls, beverages, laundry, additional travel insurance, other personal incidental charges and/or items not specified in the itinerary.
· Extra luggage fee for China domestic flights.
· Optional tours and any other sightseeing tours entrance fee.
· China visa application fees.
· Domestic flights to and from the US airport where the international flight takes off.
Reservation and Payment Information
· Due to limited space, first come first serve. Please make reservations with Stephen Pang at cciminternational@ccimchina.com before June 1st,,and the balance of $6500 must be paid before June 15th and wired to the following bank account:
Bank Name: Bank of China, YingHua Sub-Office, Beijing Chaoyang Sub-Branch
Bank Address: 1 Ying Hua Yuan East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
A/C holder: Liang, Bei
A/C No.: 4100602-0188-042412-8
SWIFT Code: BKCH CN BJ 110
REMARKS:
· Family members are allowed to stay in one room, and the difference is remittable.
We will try to get the international flight close to where you are. The possible airports are San Francisco International Airport, New York JFK International Airport or Newark Liberty International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport
· An alternative flight schedule will be set up if other airports are used.
· Please check the luggage policy before hand. It has changed recently due to the gas price.
· Itinerary is subject to change until final version is confirmed.
General Conditions and Responsibility for traveler:
· China CCIM Chapter shall use its best effort for arranging and planning the tour itinerary and hotel accommodation. China CCIM Chapter reserves the right to make any changes to the itinerary, attractions visited, and hotel accommodations without any abatement in price.
· Should weather or other unforeseen circumstances cause a delay in transportation before the tour’s departure, China CCIM Chapter reserves the right to postpone or cancel the tour, any loss or additional expenses incurred shall be bound by the participants.
· No refund shall be given for any portions of the package unused by the participant of his/her own accord.
General Conditions and Responsibility for traveler:
· Should political upheavals, bad weather conditions or the like arise, local agents conducting the tour reserve the right to alter the itinerary as necessary, any additional expenses incurred shall be charged to participants.
· Participants should strictly abide by the laws and regulations promulgated by the government country of the visiting country, including but not limited to immigration and Customs Laws and Regulations. China CCIM Chapter will not be responsible for any and all penalties due to any regulations of the government of the visiting country.
· China CCIM Chapter reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure, and refund payment for any reason. Its sole liability shall be to refund the actual cost of the tour paid only
· The price is based on one adult per room. Family members can stay in one room but not exceed two according to fire code.
· All tour arrangements will be subject to the itinerary, and China CCIM Chapter accepts no responsibilities for consequences due to any conditions such as severe weather, riots, strikes, damage or loss of travel document and unexpected non-availability of local hotels that are beyond our control. If any change or delay caused by the above, China CCIM Chapter reserves the right to substitute with similar itinerary and hotel accommodation.
· China CCIM Chapter acts only as a coordinator with the transportation companies and assumes no responsibility for any injury or loss arising out of the independent transportation company. These issues are subject to those terms and contracts under which these services are provided.
China CCIM Chapter accepts no responsibility for value, reliability, quality or authenticity of any goods purchases while on tour.
Oct. 28 - 29 Xi’an
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Wuhan is a city with both an old history and a thriving present. Artifacts excavated from ancient tombs date as far back as 3,500 years. In the period of pre-Qing (770 B.C. - 221 B.C.), it was known as the cradle of the brilliant Chu Civilization. During the Qing Dynasty Hankou district became one of the four most well-known towns in China. Hankou city has been the center of trade in central China for centuries. 
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