Teck Whye Secondary School
Cultural Immersion Educational Trip to Hangzhou and Shanghai, China
08 Nov – 13 Nov 2017 Content
Itinerary Accommodation, Meals Weather Dressing tip & Packing list Flight detail Program 08 Nov Meet at Teck Whye Secondary School
09 Nov - High Speed Rail to Hangzhou - West Lake - Zhejiang University of Technology Affiliated Experimental School
10 Nov - Wentao Middle School - Consulate-General of Singapore - Shanghai
11 Nov - Qibao Old Street - Nanjing Road - Shanghai Bookstore - Xintiandi - The Bund (Night View)
12 Nov - City God Temple Street - Yu Garden - The Bund (Day View) - Shanghai Urban Exhibition Hall - Lu Jia Zui (Financial District)
13 Nov - Shanghai Guang Hua College - Transfer to airport for your return flight Accommodation
Hangzhou Hotel
Local 4* Gowin Hotel
*Please lock your door and windows at all times. You are not allowed to open your door to strangers.
FREE! Wi-Fi is available in the hotel Accommodation
Shanghai Hotel
3* Holiday Inn Express Hotel (Shanghai Gongkang)
*Please lock your door and windows at all times. You are not allowed to open your door to strangers.
FREE! Wi-Fi is available in the hotel Meals
Breakfast: In hotel
Lunch and dinner: In local restaurants (Halal)
*Muslim restaurants in Shanghai are mostly operated by the people of Xinjiang and Gansu. Majority of the food menu are chicken,lamb, beef.
*No consumption of ice and street food are allowed during the trip.
*To have a balanced diet, we encourage you to eat not just meat, but also vegetables as well. Weather
Early Winter (Cold)
Temperature: 10 – 21 °C
*Temperature difference between the day and night is huge, you are advised to have sufficient clothing and jackets at all times. THINGS TO PACK
Please refer to Page 7 and 8 of your information booklet
BRING A JACKET ON THE PLANE Dressing Tips
Long Sleeved T-shirts Sweater Thick wind proof Jacket Jeans, pants Foldable Umbrella Dressing Tips
Comfortable walking shoes , with extra socks Sandals for indoor Toiletries Electrical
The electric system is 220 Volt on 2 pin plugs round
YOU WILL NEED A travel adaptor Medication
BRING YOUR OWN MEDICINE including prescription medication
Teachers are not allowed to prescribe medication to students during the trip
Common Flu, Diarrhoea pills and panadols are highly suggested to be brought over.
*Gastric Flu may be common in Cold weather. If you experience vomiting, diarrhoea or cramps, please inform your trip leaders immediately. Check-in Luggage
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 30kgs
SECURITY Lock and label with a luggage tag Carry-on luggage
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 7 KG
Things can put in hand carry: • Valid passport • VISA approval • Student Pass • Cash • Writing materials/pen • Mobile phone • Medication (no liquid) Forbidden Items
NOT ALLOWED IN CARRY-ON LUGGAGE Cutlery Pocket knives Flammables Liquid Control
LIQUIDS & GELS IN HAND-CARRY
Bottles not more than 100ml each Placed in ONE clear, re-sealable bag Each bag of volume 1 litre or less Power Bank lithium battery (Less than 100 Wh) Must hand carry Custom
Passport, Singapore ID/Student pass Visa $ Foreign Currency
EXCHANGE RATE
1SGD= 4.60 RMB
Money exchange rates are better in Singapore
BRING AROUND S$100 - $150 EQUIVALENT Data Roaming
Turn off Data Roaming function for your mobile phone, otherwise will incur very expensive phone bill
DATA ROAMING IS EXPENSIVE! Communication
As use of Whatsapps and Facebook is blocked in China, the simplest way of communication is downloading Wechat from the apps store.
*Please test if your Wechat is working before flight. Insurance
Superior Plan + Option B
• Accidental Death and Permanent Disablement: $100 000 • Medical expenses Overseas: $100 000 • Follow-up Medical expenses: $15 000 • Compassionate visit by an insured family member $3 000 • Trip cancellation: $3 000 (only cover Air ticket and accommodation) • Personal Liability: $500 000 • Emergency evacuation: Unlimited Itinerary
FLIGHT
09 Nov SQ 826 SIN / Shanghai 0115/ 0630
13 Nov SQ 833 (A380) Shanghai / SIN 1625 / 1015
Assembly Time 08 Nov, 2030hr, Teck Whye Secondary School ESTIMATE 5 Coach will leave for the airport at 2130hr. Please do not be HOURS late as we do not want to miss the flight. FLIGHT TIME Group seats will be pre- assigned by Airline
Individual check in of luggage is required before getting your boarding passes. Q&A