2013 DI ASIA PACIFIC INVITATIONAL December 5th-9th, 2013 Beijing,

Welcome to Beijing China

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE INVITATION Page 3

GETTING STARTED Page 4

AT THE TOURNAMENT Page 6

GETTING IN AND OUT OF BEIJING Page 7

TRAVELING IN BEIJING Page 8

APPLICATION FORM Page 10

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THE INVITATION

September 29, 2013

Dear DI International teams,

It is with pride and pleasure that I invite you to 2013 DI Asia Pacific Beijing Invitational, to be held on December 5th-9th, 2013. Over 400 teams qualified from China Regional Tournaments will attend this year’s event. Your participation means that you will take part in the biggest event of youth creativity in Beijing, China with thousands of Chinese talents.

The event will be held at “Hot Spring Leisure City”, one of the top spa resorts in Beijing. The facilities will provide all teams from around the globe with the best services possible. All registered international teams will automatically enter the special National Geographic Challenge, while the Team Challenges are optional. Teams will also have many opportunities to take part in a variety of special events during the duration of the Tournament.

We expect that the 2013 DI Asia Pacific Beijing invitational to be the largest youth event in China. We also hope the Tournament will offer you remarkable and unforgettable cultural experiences that will give you the opportunity to explore Beijing.

The following information will provide you the details of the event. We strongly suggest that you read carefully through this information. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact DI China at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you in Beijing!

Sincerely,

______Li Xiao China DI Affiliate Director

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Date： December 5th-9th, 2013 Location：Hot Spring Leisure City Hongfu Chuangye Yuan, Qijia Zhen, Changping , Beijing, China Co-hosts: DI China Affiliate & Beijing Students Activities Center (Beijing Municipal Commission of Education) Size： Over 20 provinces from China, approximately 400 domestic teams Levels： EL\ML\SL\UL

Application Deadline: November 1st, 2013

Schedule Dec-5th: Registration Dec-6th: Registration, Opening Ceremony Dec-7th: Challenges Dec-8th: Challenges Dec-9th: Closing/Award Ceremony

Housing- Hot Spring Leisure City

All housing is located within the resort and is a standard hotel room type. International teams will be housed with their Affiliates. You will be able to find out your assigned hotel at registration on site.

Meals Meal plans are included in the registration package. The team will have three meals each day. Most meals we provide are local Chinese meals, but we do serve some western food for international teams.

Registration Package Total packet cost is $386 USD per person for international teams. This cost includes tournament fees, housing, meals and insurance (up to RMB10,000 per person for medical insurance, and RMB100,000 per person for accidental insurance).

Event Passes and Meal Vouchers All tournament participants will be required to wear event credentials to enter the Challenge sites. Meal vouchers are required to enter all the dining rooms during the Tournament period. Credentials and meal vouchers will be included in your registration packet.

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Translation and Interpretation We provide a translator for each International Affiliate throughout the event duration. You will have to indicate on your registration form if your team will need a translator.

Buddy Teams

China DI will pair Beijing teams with international teams in order to foster a multi-cultural exchange experience. Paired teams support one another throughout the tournament and have the opportunity to form life-long friendships. Teams are matched based on their competition level. It is encouraged that you bring a small gift for your Buddy Team that represents your home country or city.

Visas for Entrance into China In most cases, non-Chinese citizens are required to apply for a Chinese visa in their home country prior to their entry into China. Please contact to your local Chinese Embassy or Consulate to enquire about the visa application process for your team. Due to the difficulty of getting an event visa, we recommend teams to apply for tourist visas.

Visas will normally take one to two weeks to process and will be at an additional cost. When applying for the Visa you will need your flight itinerary and address of stay in China. Please contact Emily Panasowich, Director of Asian Operations at Destination Imagination, for more help or information on this subject, at [email protected].

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Challenge Sites All Team Challenge and Instant Challenge sites will be located in the resort. Housing and Challenge sites are connected with covered bridges and teams are able to access the sites without walking outside of the buildings. The presentation sites will be set up so the Appraisers and the audience will be able to see and enjoy your team’s presentation. Team Challenge and Instant Challenge schedules and locations will be available at registration.

National Geographic Challenge In addition to the five Team Challenges, an extreme one-day Challenge will take place; it will combine DI elements, real-world problems and Chinese elements to create an ultimate extreme Challenge! The Challenge will not require teams to bring any props and the Challenge will be completed on-site. It is an opportunity for international team to share their creativity with international and Chinese teams! The Challenge is co-designed by National Geographic, Destination Imagination Headquarters and Oracle.

Special Events Opening and Closing/Award Ceremonies The Opening Ceremony will be a creative live party with integrated technology, cultural elements and bilingual hosts. During Closing Ceremony, we are going to award trophies to each winning team as well as special awards.

Pin Trading While it is not mandatory, it is encouraged that your team bring a few pins that represent their team or nation to trade during the event. Pin trading is a popular activity at DI Tournaments and it is a great way to make new friends!

The Voice of DI Get ready to share your dancing and singing talents at the Voice of DI Party on Saturday evening. This event will give you, or your team, the chance to share their talents with all DI participants. Come and enjoy a night of dancing, pin trading and cultural exchange!

6 GETTING IN AND OUT OF BEIJING

Traveling to Beijing Beijing Capital International Airport（Airport code: PEK）is the main international airport serving Beijing. It is located 32km (20miles) northeast of Beijing's city center. Beijing Capital has rapidly ascended in rankings of the world's busiest airports in the past decade.

Airport transfers for all international teams are included in the event package and are arranged by China DI. Please send your teams’ flight itineraries to reserve the transfer services before November 20th, 2013.

Traveling to the event site The event will be held at “Hot Spring Leisure City” resort located just 20 minutes drive from the airport. This is beautiful area of the city with naturally formed from the mountains and water.

Weather December is the middle of winter in Beijing. It will be cold and dry with the chance of snow. While all housing and Tournament sites will be indoors please bring the appropriate winter clothing.

Clothing Advice Wear thermal underwear, a woolen sweater and a down coat at this time in Beijing to protect you from the chilliness. Warm gloves, a scarf, hat and mask are highly encouraged.

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Rail and High-Speed Rail

Beijing serves as a large rail hub in China's railway network. Nine conventional rail lines radiate from the city to: (Jinghu Line), Guangzhou (Jingguang Line), Kowloon (Jingjiu Line), etc. In addition, Beijing has two high-speed rail lines: the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, which opened in 2011, and the Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway, which opened in 2008.

Beijing Subway EVENT SITE The is a rapid transit rail network that serves the urban and suburban districts of Beijing municipality. The subway is the oldest metro system in Mainland China. The first line opened in 1969, and it has grown to 17 lines, 227 stations and 456 km of track in operation, making it the third longest subway system in the world after Seoul and Shanghai. A flat fare of RMB (¥) 2.00 with unlimited transfers applies to all lines except the Airport Express.

Buses

There are nearly 1,000 public bus and trolleybus lines in the city, including four bus rapid transit lines. Standard bus fares stared as low as ¥1~¥2. Discounts (60% off) apply when purchased with the Yikatong metro card.

Taxis

Metered taxis in Beijing start at ¥13 for the first 3KM (1.9 mi), ¥2.3 per additional 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) and ¥1 per ride fuel surcharge, not counting idling fees which are ¥2.3 (¥4.6 during rush hours of 7-9 am and 5-7 pm) per 5 minutes of standing or running at speeds lower than 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph).

Currency Exchange Rate

1 USD = 6.12 RMB 1 GBP = 9.78 RMB 1 EUR = 8.24 RMB

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(Optional with additional fees, reservation deadline: Nov 20th 2013)

Option A: One-Day Beijing City Tour (USD80/Person) The one-day city tour includes several tourists’ attractions of Beijing.

Forbidden City The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the center of Beijing, China, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.

Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven is a complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Taoist temple, although Chinese Heaven worship, especially by the reigning monarch of the day, pre-dates Taoism.

The City tours also include many other downtown attractions.

Option B: Two-Day Beijing City Tours (USD150/Person) The two-day city tours include many landmarks of Beijing listed in Option A and the Great Walls.

Great Walls The Great Walls of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China in part to protect the Chinese Empire or its prototypical states against intrusions by various nomadic groups or military incursions by various warlike peoples or forces. It is also one of the Seven Wonders in Middle Ages.

Note: The above tour options are not mandatory and are for international teams’ convenience.

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2013 DI Asia-Pacific International Invitational Application Form

Please fill out the form in English and submit it to [email protected] and [email protected] Application deadline is November 1st, 2013 School / Organization School/Organization Name: Affiliate Region: Country: Team Information Team Name:

Team Number: Level: EL ML SL UL

Language: Need a translator? Yes No I understand that our team will take the mandatory Special National Geographic Challenge, and: (select one) WILL compete in Team Challenge: A B C D E WILL NOT competing in Team Challenge Name as it appears on passport Passport Number Gender* Age* Grade Role* Last Name First Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 *Use abbreviations: Gender: F-Female M-Male Age: A-adults (18+ years old) Role: AD-Affiliate Director TM-Team Manager P-Participant SP-Spectator Others: please specify

Contact: Please provide 2 contact persons’ information, preferably adults who will be traveling with the team.

Name: ______Role: ______Name: ______Role: ______Age: ___ or 18+ Email: ______Age: ___ or 18+ Email: ______Cell Phone (incl. country code): ______Cell Phone (incl. country code): ______

Tour Option A, USD 80 per person Our team will arrange our own tours. Package Option B, USD 150 person Airport Pick-up at Beijing International Airport (PEK), drop off at Hot Spring City. Transfers Pick-up at Hot Spring City, drop off at Beijing International Airport (PEK). Payment We accept US dollars and Chinese RMB in cash. Pay at registration.

China DI Address: 16 Guangshun Nan Dajie, Bldg.2 Jiemei Suite 1208, Beijing 100102 Tel: +86.10.8476.4148 x0 Fax: +86.10.8476.4146 Email: [email protected]