BWhile we were in China, we traveled to 3 cities and saw 3 companies, 1 university, and had countless cultural experiences. The tour was very well organized and I found it valuable in a plethora of ways. We started in Shanghai where we saw amazing things like Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, and an Acrobatics show with the rest of the group. While we had free time, a few of us visited the Bund for happy hour and enjoyed the view. On our last day in Shanghai, we visited Eastern China University of Science and Technology (ECUST). Here, we mingled with Chinese students and got a very interesting lecture on the Chinese education system. We enjoyed a lunch with the students before going back to the hotel. Our next stop was the old capital city of Xi'an. This is the cultural hub of China because of its rich history and unique geographic position; a plain surrounded on the north and south by mountain ranges with a lush river flowing through the center. In this city, we completed a scenic 8-mile bike loop on the old city wall, built over 400 years ago. We then visited a night bazaar to munch on local food and test our bargaining skills. We only spend one day in Xi'an. If I were to do the same trip again, I would wish to spend multiple days in this historic city. Our last stop was the current capital, Beijing. This city is full of bustling streets as well as quiet, slow neighborhoods. We visited GBBN Architecture to learn about the architecture and volatile real-estate market in Beijing. We also visited startup incubator Innoway to see the startup business culture in Beijing. On the last day, we visited my former co-op employer BiOWiSH Technologies and their partner Nari Group. This was a very informative visit followed by a tour of the beautiful Summer Palace, where BiOWiSH has been working on a project for several years now. In Beijing, we also took a cooking class and got to explore the Forbidden City during our free time. Over the course of the trip, we were accompanied by some outstanding tour guides Sylvia, Cynthia, Jane, Nick, and Chris as well as Chongqing University students Dunn, Tommy, Eric, and Andy. Their presence was very appreciated and it was fun to interact and talk with them about their political views, opinions, and what they do in their free time. For me, this was the most valuable part of the tour, and it made the trip for me. Below are a few highlights from the trip. Click on the pictures to see the captions. Enjoy!
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