Provisional Programme
Tuesday 15 September
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Arrive Beijing Airport – Either Capital (PEK) or Daxing (PKK)
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You will be met on arrival by our staff and taken by road to Shijiazhuang (2–3 hours depending on arrival airport)
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Check-in to hotel
Wednesday 16 September - Conference opens
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Transport to Hebei GEO University
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Morning – keynote speakers
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Networking lunch
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Afternoon – Conference discussions
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Evening – At leisure in Shijiazhuang
Thursday 17 September
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Visits to Hebei partner HEIs and opportunity for discussions
Friday 18 September
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Further visits to Hebei partner HEIs and local places of cultural interest
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Evening – End of conference dinner
Saturday 19 September
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Complimentary Sightseeing – Great Wall of China and Beijing Centre
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We can transfer you to the airport for a flight home, or you may decide to extend your stay
Costs: Our estimate is GBP 750 for the Expo including accommodation, transfers & sightseeing.
Extending Your Stay
Our retained travel staff can assist you in extending your stay in China, either before or after the conference (or both).
Shijiazhuang is a key interchange on the Chinese high-speed rail network, making it convenient for travel to Shanghai, Xi’an (Terracotta Warriors), Chengdu (Pandas), Chongqing (space-age architecture) & many other destinations. Our staff can organise your sightseeing & travel.
Visa Requirements
Travel to & within China is visa-free for UK & EU citizens.
For further information go to: https://gb.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/visa/
