Yesterday we arrived in Shanghai and the city received us very well. We took a boat ride on the river cutting Shanghai into two pieces. This was the most wonderful way to be introduced to the city. There were lights everywhere. They were intricate and mesmerizing. On one building there was a projection of a…
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The First Emperor’s Tomb
The last day in Xi’an was the most exciting because we were going to visit the Terracotta Warriors outside of the city. The warriors were built during the first dynasty in China for the first Emperor of China. They are around two thousand years old, but they were still wonderfully preserved. There are 8000 large…
Xi’an: Western Peace
When we first arrived in Xi’an in the afternoon on Friday, we went to the most glorious dumpling banquet. This was easily the best meal I have had so far in China. Even though there were flies flying around the table, they did not ruin the meal one bit because it was so delicious. They…
Beijing Sightseeing
On our last day in Beijing we went to the most impressive tourist locations. Our tour guide, Uncle Joe, first took us to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Uncle Joe told us about the political importance of Tiananmen Square. It is the place where modern China was born. In the distance on the front…
Tech Giant: Huawei
Today we visited Huawei, a major technology company. They mostly sell phones and other electric devices but the most interesting thing they are doing is pioneering the 5G cell service. 5G is the new big service that is supposed to make every technology before it look like a chump. Apparently 5G will allow you to…
Central University of Finance in China
Day two had a very different pace to it. We were not doing any tourist visits but instead we went to the Central University of Finance and Economics to learn about big data and what college is like in China. We listened to a lecture about methods of collecting data and using it which was…
The Moderate Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is exactly that, great. It was about fifteen feet wide and 50 feet tall. But what is most interesting about the Wall is how many stones it took to build it. It must have taken billions of stones to build it. The Wall went up and down extremely steep mountains…
Cruises & Class
Today was our first full day in Shanghai. We arrived yesterday afternoon and checked into the hotel before getting dinner. We got a break from Chinese food and ate pizza for dinner; it was good for the most part. One thing I have noticed is that Chinese food lacks salt which held true for the…
AmCham, Paparazzi, and Innovation make for a not so Horiba day
Our first company visit in Shanghai was the American Chamber of Commerce. The organization is non-profit and considers themselves the “Voice of American Business” in China. With 3,000 members and 1,500 companies, they are considered the largest American chamber in the Asia pacific. They are a separate entity from other chambers of commerce however. The…
Day 8: Performing WITH the Acrobats
On day 8 we took a six-hour bullet train from Xian to Shanghai. After arriving in Shanghai, we went to a pizza dinner followed by a cruise on the river. This boat ride was breathtaking as we saw all of the city’s skyscrapers lit up. The next morning, we started day 9 with a great…
Sandy in Xi’an
Today was our last day in Xi’an before we leave for Shanghai tomorrow morning. Our first stop was at the Terra-Cotta Warriors. While there, I took a picture with a Chinese lady who wanted a picture. We toured the museum, pit two, and then pit one. I liked the museum because it held the best…
Chilling With the Children
Today was our first full day in Xi’an and it was packed with things. First, we went to the children’s village. The children’s village was home to fifty-five kids who had parents that were incarcerated. The goal is to provide a home for kids that either are forced to live on the street or are…
Busy Day in Beijing
Our last day in Beijing is already here and it was a busy one. To start the day, we went to Tiananmen Square. It was a cool experience to see Tienenman Square in person because of its rich history in China. The square was massive along with the mural of Mao Zedong, the countries gloried,…
HuaWOW
Today is the day we visited Huawei! I had been looking forward to this day for a while because Huawei is a leading technology company, but also has a poor reputation in the states due to security concerns. As we pulled up to the building, we passed Huawei’s research and development lab which is…
The Study Part of Being Abroad
Today was day two in Beijing and began by visiting the University of Finance and Economics (CUFE). CUFE was the first finance and economics university established in Beijing. Now, it is under control of the education administration of the Chinese government. The campus had a lot of green space and was quiet. While there, we…
Final Summary: China in a Nutshell
My time in China can be described with three words: smartphone, large, and difference. These are three unrelated concepts, but I think they describe my time in China accurately. First, the smartphone: a tool with so much more utility than I previously thought. I knew that the iPhone has more power than the technology that…
(W)all the Way Up
So far, after one day, China has been amazing. The day started with our first breakfast in China. Breakfast here is definitely different; fried rice, a lot of vegetables and steamed buns. However, it is delicious, and the bacon is better than any I had in America. Our first stop for the day was the…
Day 12: Conquered China
This is it. The final day of our 14 day expedition of this country. It is a bittersweet feeling knowing that we are going home but I am taking home with me many souvenirs and experiences that I will never forget. We started the day by going to Yu Gardens, a beautiful ancient (1577) Chinese…
Day 11: PortGang
Another early start today. The days are long yet eventful so even though it’s tiring, I wake up excited! The trip is coming to a close which is sad but I am happy I made the most of my time here. In our last full day, we got on the bus bright and early and…
Final Day in China
Day 12 was our last full day in Shanghai and in China! This trip has gone by so fast. I feel like I was just on the plane flying a crossed the world. For our last day in Shanghai we traveled to the Yu Gardens. While we were on the bus our tour guide told…