Tianjin is a modern coastal city in northern China and home to 12 million people. This 3.5-hour morning tour will provide a panoramic introduction to the past 100 years of history that occupies a central place in modern Chinese memory. See Tianjin as seen by Sun Yat-sen, Eric Liddell, Herbert Hoover and many others. Meet the foreign businessmen, Chinese officials, diplomats and soldiers who shaped Tianjin and China and made it home. See where they lived, worked, worshiped and played. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at the 148-year-old Astor Hotel.
The tour will be led by Douglas Red. With over three decades in China and Asia, Red is an enthusiastic Tianjin resident who formerly worked in the banking industry and has a degree in Asian Studies. Please visit the website www.asiawalkingtours.com to view more information about Tianjin and the walking tours.
Notice:
This is a walking only tour. Please wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather because the walk will last more than three hours. Only 30 seats available, so please RSVP as soon as possible.
Special Registration Information:
Fee includes English-speaking tour guide, lunch at the Astor hotel and entrance fees to the sites. Registration deadline is noon, Thursday, March 22.
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Program:
8:00 - 8:30 AMÂ Registration at Xikai Cathedral
8:30 AM - 12:00 PMÂ Tour to Japanese, French and British concessions
12:00 -14:00 PMÂ Western set menu lunch at the Astor Hotel and visit the museum inside the hotel
14:00 -16:00 PMÂ Optional walking tour of Xiao Bai Lou and Wu Da Dao
Registration:
Members advanced online payment     RMB 240
Members at the door                          RMB 280
Employees of member companies       RMB 300
Non members                                    RMB 400
Venue:
Meeting Point:
North Gate of Xikai Cathedral
No. 9, Xining Road, Heping District, Tianjin
This event is off-the-record.
For more information, please contact: Amanda He, Email:
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