DOCSLIB.ORG

Journeys of a Lifetime

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Journeys of a Lifetime Discovery exclusive cycling Asia’s rural regions are often national parks best explored on bicycle splendour the most scenic place to world wonders visit in all of Thailand explore Asia’s diversity through its heritage sites journeys of a lifetime ensuring the utmost comfort for all guests WHAT’S HAPPENING foreword contents issue 4 Will you be at any of these WHAT’S HAPPENING 3 upcoming tradeshows? For centuries Asia has offered CUSTOMER JOURNEYS 4 We will and would love to see you. a land of adventure, intrigue, Specially designed to enrich guests’ journey 5 Come and meet us! culture and cuisine to foreign travellers. Today, the vast LOCAL INSIDER 6 continent still excites travellers Uncovering Cambodia 6 with its varied destinations, Beyond Angkor 7 WHAT’S HAPPENING landscapes, traditions and CROSS COUNTRY 8 hospitality. Perfect pairings: Sri Lanka & Maldives 8 13 - 15 Jun 18 Pattaya Where East Asia meets Southeast Asia 9 CUSTOMER While it’s never been easier to dive deep into Asia, its DISCOVERING 10 1 JOURNEY OUR PEOPLE exotic allure hasn’t worn off. In fact, modern-day Asia’s National park splendour 10 8 mix of old and new, traditional and contemporary, familiar and unexpected is more interesting than ever WHEN TO TRAVEL 11 3-tier service level PHILIPPINES before, and known for its hospitality. Myanmar’s green season 11 Own fleet OFFICE Professional chauffeur 7 From visiting some of the world’s most ancient New Philippines office New Philippines office 25 - 28 Sep 18 Paris BIKING TOUR IN MYANMAR & BORNEO 12 Well-trained guide sites, like the Great Wall of China or Cambodia’s Angkor 24/7 multilingual concierge Wat, to relishing new luxury escapes in surprisingly OUR HONEYMOON STORY 14 Your Travel Expert booklet rural spots and everything in between, visitors to Asia WHAT’S NEW 16 can appreciate a wealth of diverse destinations and A DAY IN THE LIFE 18 experiences like nowhere else. In this issue of Diethelm Discovery, we show RIVER JOURNEY 21 ANIMAL how even the most well-known of destinations still Cruising through history 21 5 - 7 Nov 18 London FREE Wi 6 WELFARE having something special to offer and how travellers FOODIE TIPS 22 can truly make the most of their Asian journeys Delicious dim sum and savour Singapore 22 Our People Our World Our Actions through authentic experiences, connecting with local Khmer kitchen 23 CSR ambassador communities, travelling in comfort and, of course, HEALTH & DID YOU KNOW 24 Should simply having fun. We’ve covered everything from why SAFETY 5 reasons to visit Bhutan 24 2 not do! Cambodia deserves more time on your itinerary to World wonders 25 28 - 30 Nov 18 Barcelona Training where to explore new frontiers in Malaysia, chartering Fire safety guide a catamaran to sail through the Maldives in style to PASSION PARADISE 27 Incident reporting and investigating Responsible Travel where to find the best shopping deals in Singapore. SPECIAL OFFERS 28 Health and safety audits With more than 60 years working, living and Animal welfare DINE LOCAL 30 welcoming guests in Asia, the dedicated Diethelm Travel team is now sharing their secrets with you. FIELDS OF GOLD 32 CRISIS 3 - 6 Dec 18 Cannes SHOPPING TIPS 33 MANAGEMENT Get ready for a Journey of a Lifetime, 3 YACHTING 34 Sun kissed sailing in the Maldives 34 INSURANCE COVERAGE Stephan Roemer LUXURY TRAVEL 35 4 CEO of Diethelm Travel Group Move through Myanmar in Style 35 rd party liability insurance covering PARADISE FOUND: SONEVA KIRI 36 all regions SOFT ADVENTURE 38 CHF 20 Million Next-level tuk tuk rides 38 Where to take your next meeting 39 get social STORY FROM EXPERTS 40 COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS 5 facebook.com/diethelmtravel BEST READS 42 twitter.com/diethelmtravelG STAFF OUT & ABOUT 44 FESTIVALS 46 Sitio web en español linkedin.com/company/diethelm-travel-group OUR POPULAR WEBINARS ARE BACK 47 google.com/+diethelmtravelG Spanish website Webinar Agent Portal Newsletter Diethelm Discovery WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US 48 Magazine instagram.com/diethelm.travel 10 REASONS TO BOOK WITH US 49 BE IN TOUCH 51 2 www.diethelmtravel.com www.diethelmtravel.com 3 CUSTOMER JOURNEY journeys of a lifetime specially created OUR REDESIGNED CUSTOMER JOURNEY ENSURES DIETHELM TRAVEL GUESTS ALWAYS TRAVEL IN THE UTMOST COMFORT DESIGNED TO ENRICH GUESTS’ JOURNEYS From being picked up at the airport upon arrival to being dropped off at one’s hotel, transferred in between destinations or guided through 24/7 Concierge Service Diethelm Travel Guide unique sites and attractions, Diethelm Travel has carefully redesigned the entire customer journey to not only be safe, convenient and comfortable Throughout all selected transfers, excursions and Of course, Diethelm Guides play an important role in but to also provide guests with a choice when it comes to their travel styles. For the more discerning customer, Diethelm Travel has created a new tours, guests have access to Diethelm Travel’s crafting the customer experience and are carefully signature concierge service, which is: prepared for the position. All guides are: service level which aims to provide a new easy up-sell tool for agents and further choice to their customers’ holiday experience. Special services • Available 24/7 with one phone number per • Fully licensed and holders of a Certificate of have been carefully included into our operation that will enhance your customers experience from the minute they arrive until they complete their language (guests are welcome to use their guide Excellence from the Diethelm Travel Academy – an journey, all of which are now categorised under our new three-tiered travel options. or chauffeur’s phones to call the concierge when initiative to streamline the ongoing education and they’re on the road) training of both Diethelm Travel’s permanent and Three-Tiered Travel Options ’Diethelm Quality’ • Branded umbrellas • Multilingual: English, French, German, Spanish and freelance employees Three specially designed tiers of travel style options Created specifically to cater for independent FIT • Branded bottled mineral water and signature Russian • Enthusiastic and charismatic, offering genuine allow guests to better tailor their personal journey to travellers, Diethelm Quality is a uniquely high scented cold towel service, tissues and candy • Available for guests relations, assistance, destination insights and in-depth knowledge fit their budget and lifestyle preferences. quality standard designed by Diethelm Travel to • Local snacks/seasonal fruits additional service bookings (anything from • Able to cater to major languages and are carefully further enhance the customer journey as well as • Baby/child seat or wheelchair upon request restaurant reservations to dentist appointments), selected and assigned to perfectly match the Budget to differentiate from other local operators with a recommendations and itinerary changes nature of the excursion/tour The most cost-effective option for budget-conscious combination of unique and distinctive added values Luxury • Able to make special arrangements with suppliers • Dressed in a professional Diethelm Travel uniform travellers, Budget service is available with both seat- including: Diethelm’s Luxury level raises the bar even higher, for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. or national dress (when required by country) in-coach and private options. This is the same level of • Comfortable and spacious vehicles equipped with encompassing the benefits of Diethelm Quality plus • Able to help with any unexpected incidents or service as other local operators (basic standard) and proper insurance, GPS, safety gear and first aid box a range of additional surprise touches to further itinerary changes and coordinate plans in the case Your Travel Expert still meets all the stringent requirements for Diethelm • A uniformed Diethelm Travel chauffeur elevate the customer experience and upgraded vehicle of cancelled flights, sickness, etc. Our decades of arranging Asian travel itineraries open Travel’s safety standards. • A highly experienced and well-trained guide options, such as Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes E/S Our excellent concierges receive training on world the doors to endless possibilities for an unforgettable • 24/7 multilingual concierge team Class, Mercedes VITO and BMW 7 Series. Classic car class service and guest relations, and are constantly journey. We aim to show the best of Asia culturally, • WiFi router/hotspot models can also be considered when maintained as per updated on destination news and trends, emergency historically and spiritually, focusing on authentic • Electrical sockets Diethelm’s safety standards. plans and more. and innovative experiences that unveil all that a destination has to offer. With this in mind, we’re Diethelm Travel Chauffeurs publishing tailored guides to each of the countries Diethelm Quality and Luxury excursions and transfers we operate in to help guests learn more about the are operated with a private fleet of excellently destination and make the most of their holiday. maintained vehicles and professional chauffeurs. Called Your Travel Expert, the booklets are given Along with extensive training in safe driving skills, to Diethelm Travel guests travelling with Diethelm traffic regulations and first aid to ensure safe and Quality and Luxury tiers. Your Travel Expert booklets correct transfers, chauffeurs are guided through are filled with optional excursions and local travel tips, maintaining a service-oriented work ethic and as well as expert recommendations on where to dine, meticulous grooming. All chauffeurs are also required shop and more. to follow a daily safety checklist. It’s just one more way we make sure guests experience true Journeys of a Lifetime! Disclaimer: There may be slight differences in the level of services guests will receive in each of our 13 countries due to local requirements or restrictions. 4 www.diethelmtravel.com www.diethelmtravel.com 5 LOCAL INSIDER GO LOCAL Tried beyond Angkor & Tested MY VISIT TO SAMBOR PREI KUK & PREAH VIHEAR TEMPLE hough Angkor takes centre stage, Cambodia is home to other significant sites, such as Sambor Prei Kuk and Preah Vihear, which are also UNESCO listed.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Green Leaf Restaurant
    S T A R T E R ASIAN CUISINE Shrimp Tempura with Sweet Chili Sauce $ 4.75 Tonle Sap shrimp, tempura flour, served with mixed green lettuce and French fries Spicy Prawn Salad $ 4.75 fresh prawn, lime juice, fresh chili, garlic, long beans cherry tomato, mint leaves, sweet basil leaves and roasted peanuts Beef Skewer with Vegetable Pickles $ 4.50 marinated beef slice with Khmer spices, ginger & spring onion Deep Fried Vegetable Spring Roll $ 3.50 sauté white cabbage, carrot, mushroom, taro, sweet turnip served with dip sauce Fresh Spring Roll $ 3.50 choice of minced chicken, pork or shrimp wrapped with green lettuce, carrot, long beans, cucumber and herbs with dip sauce S A L A D Deep Fried Beef with Sesame Seed $ 5.00 strings of beef tenderloin marinated with tempura, sesame seeds, lime leaves, dried chili and served with salt and pepper dip sauce Smoked Fish Salad with Green Mango $ 4.75 freshly cut julienne green mango, red chili, carrots, sweet basil, shallot and roasted peanuts Grilled Beef Salad with Crispy Rice $ 4.75 julienne beef strip loin, trio bell pepper, onion, mint leaves, sweet basil leaves and coriander dressing ASIAN CUISINE S A L A D Special Vermicelli Salad withTamarind Sauce $ 4.50 vermicelli with sliced of pork belly, freshly cut julienne mixed vegetables topped with tamarind sauce Beef Offal with Water Mimosa Salad $ 4.50 beef offal, water mimosa, red chili, shallot, garlic, mint leaves, tamarind juice, sweet basil and crushed peanuts S O U P Spicy Soup with Seafood $ 5.00 straw mushroom, galangal leaves, lemongrass, shallot, garlic, lime leaves, lime juice, coriander leaves, mint leaves, spring onion and sweet basil leaves Hot & Sour Beef Soup with Khmer Spices $ 4.75 morning glory, round eggplant, assorted Khmer spices, tamarind juice extract, and hot basil leaves.
    [Show full text]
  • Cambodia : a Cambodian Cookbook with Delicious Cambodian Recipes Pdf, Epub, Ebook
    CAMBODIA : A CAMBODIAN COOKBOOK WITH DELICIOUS CAMBODIAN RECIPES PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Booksumo Press | 102 pages | 31 May 2018 | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform | 9781720571322 | English | none Cambodia : A Cambodian Cookbook with Delicious Cambodian Recipes PDF Book Print quality Mu Sochua is one of about opposition party members and supporters who are facing trial on treason charges, and she had announced she was returning to take part in the trial. Wayne Seto Thursday 14th of May We strive to keep Family Travel Scoop up to date with the latest information for family travellers. Cooking Cambodian Curry is quite complex since it consumes a lot longer time. Stefan showing off freshly made traditional Cambodian fish amok in our cooking class in Siem Reap. Sebastien showing off his freshly made mango salad. Khmer mango salad. I do enjoying trying different kinds of food, but the bugs are a hard for me to swallow no pun intended. Fresh juices are a favorite with kids! If you are in Siem Reap try the cashew mango smoothie at Common Grounds! Beef Lok Lak. FREE printable luggage tags for the kids when you sign up for our newsletter! Roasted Meat. Add to cart. My taste buds would bounce around with joy if they could. Ansom Chek will be a hit with the kids. Related Searches: Cambodian cookbook, Cambodian recipes, Cambodian food, Cambodian cooking, cambodia cookbook, cambodia recipes, cambodian cuisine cookbook. Grilled Fish. Photos Great dish to order for those looking to catch a break from the usual spicy Asian meals. Mu Sochua holds dual Cambodian-U. A beef, chicken or vegetarian variant with tofu can be made.
    [Show full text]
  • Peer Reviewed Title: Critical Han Studies: the History, Representation, and Identity of China's Majority Author: Mullaney, Thoma
    Peer Reviewed Title: Critical Han Studies: The History, Representation, and Identity of China's Majority Author: Mullaney, Thomas S. Leibold, James Gros, Stéphane Vanden Bussche, Eric Editor: Mullaney, Thomas S.; Leibold, James; Gros, Stéphane; Vanden Bussche, Eric Publication Date: 02-15-2012 Series: GAIA Books Permalink: http://escholarship.org/uc/item/07s1h1rf Keywords: Han, Critical race studies, Ethnicity, Identity Abstract: Addressing the problem of the ‘Han’ ethnos from a variety of relevant perspectives—historical, geographical, racial, political, literary, anthropological, and linguistic—Critical Han Studies offers a responsible, informative deconstruction of this monumental yet murky category. It is certain to have an enormous impact on the entire field of China studies.” Victor H. Mair, University of Pennsylvania “This deeply historical, multidisciplinary volume consistently and fruitfully employs insights from critical race and whiteness studies in a new arena. In doing so it illuminates brightly how and when ideas about race and ethnicity change in the service of shifting configurations of power.” David Roediger, author of How Race Survived U.S. History “A great book. By examining the social construction of hierarchy in China,Critical Han Studiessheds light on broad issues of cultural dominance and in-group favoritism.” Richard Delgado, author of Critical Race Theory: An Introduction “A powerful, probing account of the idea of the ‘Han Chinese’—that deceptive category which, like ‘American,’ is so often presented as a natural default, even though it really is of recent vintage. A feast for both Sinologists and comparativists everywhere.” Magnus Fiskesjö, Cornell University eScholarship provides open access, scholarly publishing services to the University of California and delivers a dynamic research platform to scholars worldwide.
    [Show full text]
  • Three Cases in China on Hakka Identity and Self-Perception
    View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by NORA - Norwegian Open Research Archives Three cases in China on Hakka identity and self-perception Ricky Heggheim Master’s Thesis in Chinese Studie KIN 4592, 30 Sp Departement of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages University of Oslo 1 Summary Study of Hakka culture has been an academic field for only a century. Compare with many other studies on ethnic groups in China, Hakka study and research is still in her early childhood. This despite Hakka is one of the longest existing groups of people in China. Uncertainty within the ethnicity and origin of Hakka people are among the topics that will be discussed in the following chapters. This thesis intends to give an introduction in the nature and origin of Hakka identity and to figure out whether it can be concluded that Hakka identity is fluid and depending on situations and surroundings. In that case, when do the Hakka people consider themselves as Han Chinese and when do they consider themselves as Hakka? And what are the reasons for this fluidness? Three cases in China serve as the foundation for this text. By exploring three different areas where Hakka people are settled, I hope this text can shed a light on the reasons and nature of changes in identity for Hakka people and their ethnic consciousness as well as the diversities and sameness within Hakka people in various settings and environments Conclusions that are given here indicate that Hakka people in different regions do varies in large degree when it comes to consciousness of their ethnicity and background.
    [Show full text]
  • Strong and Weak Dialects of China: How Cantonese Succeeded Whereas Shaan'xi Failed with the Help of Media
    Asian Social Science; Vol. 10, No. 15; 2014 ISSN 1911-2017 E-ISSN 1911-2025 Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education Strong and Weak Dialects of China: How Cantonese Succeeded Whereas Shaan’Xi Failed with the Help of Media Mao Yu-Han1 & Hugo Yu-Hsiu Lee1 1 Graduate School of Language and Communication, National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand Correspondence: Hugo Yu-Hsiu Lee, Graduate School of Language and Communication, National Institute of Development Administration, Bangkok, Thailand. Tel: 88-607-2560. E-mail: [email protected] Received: April 5, 2014 Accepted: June 4, 2014 Online Published: July 11, 2014 doi:10.5539/ass.v10n15p23 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ass.v10n15p23 Abstract This research addresses an important set of social scientific issues—how language maintenance between dominant and vernacular varieties of speech—also known as dialects—are conditioned by increasingly globalized mass media industries that are created by them and accompany them. In particular, it examines how the television series and film industries (as an outgrowth of the mass media) related to social dialectology help maintain and promote one regional variety of speech over the other. The value of this thesis is ultimately judged by its contribution to the sociolinguistic literature. All of these issues and data addressed in the current study have the potential to make a contribution to the current understanding of social dialectology literature—a sub-branch of sociolinguistics—particularly with respect to the language maintenance literature. The researcher adopts a multi-method approach (literature review, interviews and observations) to collect and analyze data.
    [Show full text]
  • Cantonese As a World Language from Pearl River and Beyond
    Volume 10 Issue 2 (2021) Cantonese as a World Language From Pearl River and Beyond Jiaqing Zeng1 and Asif Agha2 1St. Paul’s School, Concord, NH, USA 2University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA DOI: https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i2.1435 ABSTRACT In this paper, I will be comparing different registers of Cantonese from all around the world, mainly focusing on the Pearl River Delta region after the 1800s. Yet my larger purpose is to draw attention to how these different registers relate to the cultural values and social lives of the people living in those places. Max Weinreich, a pioneer sociolinguist and Yiddish scholar once said, “a language is a dialect with an army and a navy (Fishman).” Cantonese is no exception, and the state of this language has been dependent upon four factors: the geographic distribution of the Cantonese- speaking population, the economic development of Cantonese-speaking regions, official status, and international sig- nificance. Introduction Cantonese is one of the Chinese dialects and the mother tongue for the Guangfu people of Han Chinese, who were originally from China’s Lingnan region. The language has a complete set of nine tones, retaining many features of Middle Ancient Chinese since the area seldom suffered from wars and was unaffected by the nomadic minorities in northern China. It has a complete series of characters that can be expressed independently from other Chinese lan- guages, and it is the only Chinese language that has been studied in foreign universities in addition to Mandarin. It originated from Canton (Guangzhou) because of the important role that Canton had played in China’s important pol- itics, economy, and culture since ancient times, and it still has official status in Hong Kong and Macau today.
    [Show full text]
  • Cambodia on a Plate Cuisine
    Cambodia on a PLATE Promoting sustainable tourism through local products 2 Cambodia on a PLATE Cambodia on a PLATE just about everything. But the most unique Cambodian ingredient is prahok, fermented fish paste which is used with much greater reserve than fish sauce so that when it does appear, it signals the food as distinctly Cambodian. Cambodian cuisine possesses the brightness of flavour of Vietnamese cuisine, the depth and richness of Indian cuisine banana flower salad, stir fried eggplant (aubergine) and ma chou kroeung with beef and the versatility of Chinese cuisine. However, it stands and bitterness, with a keen on its own in uniqueness and Cambodian cuisine is appreciation for textures. complexity. While bursting uniquely different from From India, by way of Java, with flavour, this cuisine also neighboring Thailand and offers a diet with very little Vietnam, to which it is most Cambodians have inherited the art of blending spice fat, using generous amounts often compared. It derives of fresh vegetables, fruits and its flavour from spices and paste which they have made their own by adding seafood with rice as a staple, aromatic herbs, with little use making it one of the world’s of fat and meats. indigenous aromatic herbs such as lemongrass, galangal healthiest, most balanced Fresh vegetables, ripe and and kaffir lime. and most interesting cuisines. unripe fruits and fish are used With thanks to Nadsa de in abundance. This cuisine is There is an abundance of both fresh and seawater Monteiro, Executive Chef a combination of complex, of The Elephant Walk vibrant flavors, and a very fish in Cambodia which is salted, dried, smoked, and restaurants in the Boston delicate balance between area, USA.
    [Show full text]
  • Proquest Dissertations
    TO ENTERTAIN AND RENEW: OPERAS, PUPPET PLAYS AND RITUAL IN SOUTH CHINA by Tuen Wai Mary Yeung Hons Dip, Lingnan University, H.K., 1990 M.A., The University of Lancaster, U.K.,1993 M.A., The University of British Columbia, Canada, 1999 A THESIS SUBIMTTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES (Asian Studies) THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA September 2007 @ Tuen Wai Mary Yeung, 2007 Library and Bibliotheque et 1*1 Archives Canada Archives Canada Published Heritage Direction du Branch Patrimoine de I'edition 395 Wellington Street 395, rue Wellington Ottawa ON K1A0N4 Ottawa ON K1A0N4 Canada Canada Your file Votre reference ISBN: 978-0-494-31964-2 Our file Notre reference ISBN: 978-0-494-31964-2 NOTICE: AVIS: The author has granted a non­ L'auteur a accorde une licence non exclusive exclusive license allowing Library permettant a la Bibliotheque et Archives and Archives Canada to reproduce, Canada de reproduire, publier, archiver, publish, archive, preserve, conserve, sauvegarder, conserver, transmettre au public communicate to the public by par telecommunication ou par Nnternet, preter, telecommunication or on the Internet, distribuer et vendre des theses partout dans loan, distribute and sell theses le monde, a des fins commerciales ou autres, worldwide, for commercial or non­ sur support microforme, papier, electronique commercial purposes, in microform, et/ou autres formats. paper, electronic and/or any other formats. The author retains copyright L'auteur conserve la propriete du droit d'auteur ownership and moral rights in et des droits moraux qui protege cette these.
    [Show full text]
  • The Language Features and Cultural Implication of Cantonese Opera Librettos
    Frontiers in Art Research ISSN 2618-1568 Vol. 3, Issue 2: 20-29, DOI: 10.25236/FAR.2021.030205 The Language Features and Cultural Implication of Cantonese Opera Librettos Jieling Xu College of Humanities and education, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China Abstract: Cantonese Opera is a traditional drama popular in Guangfu area. Its script librettos have beautiful language and profound cultural connotation. The beauty of script language is mainly reflected in the rich and colorful vocabularies, which mainly includes nine categories: emotional words, image words, written words, dialect words, reduplicative words, disyllabic words, reduplicative words, archaic words and idioms. The rich and colorful words embody the harmonious unity of “elegance and vulgarity”, “depth and shallowness”, “emotion and scenery”, “movement and stillness” and “truth and beauty”, with distinctive regional cultural characteristics and rich classical cultural connotation. In order to better inherit and develop Cantonese opera, on the one hand, it is necessary to study its language characteristics based on the script librettos; on the other hand, it is necessary to pay attention to the close relationship between language and culture, and fully tap the traditional artistic essence and cultural connotation behind the language. Keywords: Cantonese Opera, Libretto, Language, Culture 1. Introduction Cantonese Opera is a local traditional drama which is widely popular in Guangfu area. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in May 2006 and declared as “World Intangible Cultural Heritage”by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in October 2009. As a folk art in Lingnan area, Cantonese Opera is a combination of literature, language, music, dance and other artistic elements.
    [Show full text]
  • To Read More, Click Here
    My Hometown Lina Chen I’m from Fuzhou, China. Winters are warm in my hometown. The winter is not like New York’s. Fuzhou is the biggest city in Fujian province. Fuzhou is a city in the south of China. There is a famous sea view and mountains and historical sites. “West Lake Park” is the largest park in Fuzhou. Many people like to go to walk there on the weekend. In my hometown, the people have a very slow pace of life. I like it because it’s not like the busy working style of New York. My home is near the sea, so we have a lot of seafood there. 1 My Hometown Grace Xu I’m from Beijing, China. Beijing is the capital of China. Beijing is a beautiful city, but the air is very dirty. People don’t like it, but I love it. There are a lot of people in Beijing. Do you know what the population of Beijing is? Beijing is an old city. The emperors lived in Beijing. They lived in the palace, so many people come to visit it. Beijing has many, many delicious foods. For example, roast duck is most people’s favorite. Beijing is a northern city. It has four seasons. I like fall best, but I don’t like summer because summer is very hot. This is Beijing, my hometown. Welcome to Beijing. 2 My Hometown Carrie Kang My name is Carrie Kang. I am from Henan, China. Henan’s weather is like New York’s. My favorite season is spring, because the grasses and trees become green and flowers are flowering.
    [Show full text]
  • Shenzen Opera House
    SHENZEN OPERA HOUSE DESIGNED BY EDA SEFA TABLE OF CONTENT SITE ANALYSIS CASE STUDIES LITERATURE REVIEW RENDERS MASTERPLAN DESIGN DIAGRAMS PLANS AUDITORIUM PLANS RENDERS SECTIONS HISTORY AND URBANIZATION Settled -331 Village -1953 City -1 March 1979 1980s–present - In May 1980, the Central Committee designated Shenzhen as an SEZ,and created it to be an experimental ground for the practice of market capitalism. Shenzhen formulated a series of preferential policies to attract foreign investment, including business autonomy, taxation, land use, foreign exchange management, product sales, and entry and exit management. Through the processing of incoming materials, compensation trade, joint ventures, cooperative operations, sole proprietorship, and leasing, the city has attracted a large amount of foreign investment and helped popularize and enable rapid development. City: Shenzen Country: People’s Republic of China Province: Guangdong Population: 12,528,300 Density: 6,100/km2 Shenzhen is a vibrant, creative and modern coastal city. Boasting the core engine of Guandong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), it is visioned to be a global benchmark that excels in competition, innovation and influenceby the middle of this century. Shenzen is a major sub-provincial city located on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary on the central coast of southern Guangdong province, People’s Republic of China. It forms part of the Pearl River Delta megalopolis, bordering Hong Kong across the Sham Chun River to the south, Huizhou to the northeast and Dongguan to the northwest, and shares maritime boundaries with Guangzhou, Zhongshan and Zhuhai to the west and southwest across the estuary. Shenzhen’s cityscape results from its vibrant economy, made possible by rapid foreign investment.The city is a leading global technology hub, it was one of the fastest-growing cities in the world in the 1990s and the 2000s.
    [Show full text]
  • Pearl River Delta: from World Factory to Cultural Community Transcript of the Talk
    Teaching Labs | Pearl River Delta: From World Factory to Cultural Community Transcript of the talk Date & Time: June 17, 2017 (Saturday), 10:00am–1:00pm Venue: A Space, Asia Art Archive Speaker: Anthony Yung, AAA Researcher I. From World Factory to Cultural Community Foreword We will be discussing Pearl River Delta art today, and the seminar’s topic is “From World Factory to Cultural Community”. We all know that the Pearl River Delta area in Guangdong was famous for its light industry and processing industry, earning the name “World Factory”. A lot of merchandise around the world were once produced at factories in Dongguan and Shenzhen. However, the Pearl River Delta is no longer known as the World Factory. During the course of economic development, many factories have relocated to Southeast Asia and Africa. In Pearl River Delta, a lot of factories have transitioned to high-skilled manufacturing. I only know little about the Pearl River Delta’s economic development. But interestingly, the area has gradually become a cultural community since the late 1990s. In the past, Pearl River Delta was an economic concept. But after the mid and late-1990s, it has been a cultural concept. Such a concept is very interesting and it has become the theme of today’s programme. Rem Koolhaas Rem Koolhaas was among the first to study the Pearl River Delta from a cultural viewpoint. Koolhaas is one of the most famous architects, and his works can be found around the globe. The Dutch architect started paying attention to the Pearl River Delta from 1995 to 1997.
    [Show full text]