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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES

It is our great pleasure to propose and Since 1986, both China and the at- host the IRS 2020 at Hangzhou, China. mospheric radiation science research The proposed time of this conference community have been modernized. will be from June 1 to June 6, 2020. Some projects associated with satel- Hangzhou is the ancient capital of the lite remote sensing and ground-based Song Dynasty in China, renowned for observation networks have been its beauty and relics and is called “the launched. About 12 Chinese universi- paradise on earth”. In 2016, Hangzhou ties/research institutes now have the was voted by The New York Times as discipline of atmospheric radiation one of 52 most desirable places to go. and remote sensing as part of their This city’s most recent event was the curriculums. We feel that it is the right G20 summit in 2016, and a prominent time for us to propose and host the forthcoming event is the 2022 Asian International Radiation Symposium Games. Hangzhou is now featured as (IRS), expecting to promote more in- both an ancient and a modern Chi- ternational communication and pos- nese city. sible collaborations. As the local host, University (a Tier-1 University in The last international radiation confer- China) will organize the IRS 2020 with ence organized by WMO, IAMAP, and a local organizing committee com- CCMAP was held in Beijing from 26 – posed of previous and current IRC 30 August, 1986, chaired by Professors commissioners and active Chinese K. N. Liou and Xiuji Zhou. One-hundred research scientists in the atmospheric and twelve participants from many radiation field. countries attended the conference.

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CONTENTS

Destination Hangzhou 10

Hangzhou, China 12

Transportation 16

Conference host 20

Zhejiang University 22

Local Organizing Committee 32

Conference Budget 34

Venue and Accommodation 36

Proposed Venue 38

Hotels 44

Restaurants 48

Beyond the official program 50

Exploring Hangzhou 52

Tourism Guide 54

Useful Information 57

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HANG ZHOU CHINA Hangzhou is one of the eight ancient Chinese capitals and the provincial capital of Zhejiang Province. In this area, there is a river flowing through the city, a mountainous landscape and a beautiful lake. Here, the history is long, the style is blaz- ing, and celebrities are famous; since ancient times, Hang- zhou has been recognized as the ancient capital of South- east China, the land of fish and rice, and the silk capital. This state with many cultural relics has always enjoyed a reputa- tion as a “paradise on earth” with rich and prosperous ma- terial wealth and a long history of culture and art. After more than 2,000 years of protection, development, and construc- tion, Hangzhou has evolved from a small mountain county to a national historical and cultural city with a special nat- ural environment and cultural heritage, famous landscape resorts, modern political and economic centers, and trans- portation hubs in the southeast coastal areas. >>>

12 13 HANG ZHOU,CHINA DESTINATION HANGZHOU Location of Hangzhou, China Busan,Korea 23-28 August , 2004

Berlin, Germany 06-10 August, 2012

Hangzhou

Fozdo Iguacu,Brazil 03 – 05 August , 2008 Auckland,New Zealand Welcome the next stop to 17-22 April , 2016 Hangzhou As a city suitable for living, Hangzhou stresses the Hangzhou is an international city for equality of life quality. With its core concept evolving tourism. It is a famous national from the humanistic spirit featured by “elegance, historic and cultural city, a central city in harmony, grandeur and openness” to “leading the Yangtze River delta, and the capital harmonious business endeavors”, and further to “life of Zhejiang Province. quality”, Hangzhou has blazed a new unique trail for all types of development.

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Hangzhou Hangzhou International Airport (hereinafter referred International to as “HGH”) is a national A-class airport and Zhejiang Province’s No. 1 air gateway, which was completed Note: the operating flights by the end of 2017 Airport Introduction and opened for traffic on December 28, 2000. Transportation i.Overview of ii.Air traffic volume iii.The development iv.Airport handling existing facilities and network orientation and ability service concept HGH is a 4F airport In terms of services, the In 2016, the G20 summit with two runways, In 2017, Hangzhou airport has innovative was held in Hangzhou. Hangzhou Shanghai three terminals, and Airport handled a 4S service concepts, a HGH successfully 175 stands which total of 35.57 million five continent strategy, handled all the special covers an area of 10 passengers, 589,461 and meets international flights, establishing an square kilometers, tons of cargo, and service standards. HGH excellent worldwide including 370,000 271,066 aircraft has been repeatedly image and making square meters of movements. named as the “Best important contributions Only one hour! terminal building Airport” by the Airport to the summit. area. Council International.

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a 4F and the international and regional cargo civil airport. It is the first major hub airport and and mail throughput was 3.42 million tons. gateway airport in eastern China and is one The international and regional flight depar- of the three major gateway complex hubs in tures and arrivals numbered 0.23 million. By China. The number of flight departures and the end of 2017, 110 airlines had scheduled arrivals reached 0.497 million in 2017 and has regular flights to Shanghai’s two main airports, recently increased by 3.5%. Air travel in and including Pudong International Airport, which out of this airport is ranked second on main- offers connecting flights to 297 destinations in land China. In 2017, the international and re- 47 countries and regions. gional passenger throughput was 34 million,

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ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY

Located in the historical and picturesque city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang University is a prestigious in- stitution of higher education with a long history. Qiushi Academy, the predecessor of Zhejiang University, was founded in 1897 and was one of the earliest modern academies of higher learn- ing established in China. In 1928, the academy was renamed National Zhejiang University.

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Introduction Zhejiang University is a com- national leading academic are more than 200 elected prehensive research univer- disciplines. alumni members of the Chi- sity with distinctive features Zhejiang University has long nese Academy of Sciences and both national and inter- held the educational philos- and Chinese Academy of national impact. Research at ophy of putting people fore- Engineering. With education- Zhejiang University spans 12 most, cultivating all-round al thoughts keeping up with academic disciplines, cover- competence in students, the times, Zhejiang University ing philosophy, economics, seeking the truth, and pio- outpaces the whole nation in law, education, literature, neering new trails in search educational reforms. A rich history, art, science, engi- of excellence. The university campus culture, advanced neering, agriculture, med- is committed to developing teaching facilities, and a icine, and management. future leaders with an inter- wide range of international With seven campuses, 36 col- national perspective. Zhe- exchange programs create leges/schools/departments jiang University has turned favorable conditions for stu- and one polytechnic Insti- out a large number of out- dents’ development. tute, Zhejiang University has standing talented students 14 primary and 21 secondary throughout its history. There

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“Why do you come to ZJU? Who do you become after graduation ?"

As of December, 2016, there were a total of 48,762 full-time students enrolled at Zhejiang University, including approximately 15,092 graduate students, 9537 doctoral candidates, and 24,133 undergraduates. In addition, about 6,237 international students currently attend Zhe- jiang University. Among its approximate 3,502 standing faculty members, 1,631 faculty mem- bers have title of professor. Other important facts and figures are as follows: (1) 19 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; (2) 19 members of the Chinese Academy of Engi- neering; (3) 88 experts in the State ‘1000-elite Programs’; (4) 41 chief scientists of 973 nation- Zhejiang University focuses years, Zhejiang University has national and regional needs al projects; (5) 128 Chair Professors in Cheung Kong Scholar Program; and (6) 130 scholars on meticulous study and re- maintained a leading posi- and is striving to become an awarded the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. With seven campuses, namely Zijingang, Yuquan, Xixi, , Zhijiang, Zhoushan, and Haining, Zhejiang University search in addition to science tion in China in output indi- influential high-level source encompasses an area of 4,265,678 square meters with school buildings covering 2,575,983 and technological innova- cators including publications of innovation and pool of tal- square meters of floor space. The university library holds a collection of more than 6.935 mil- tion. It has launched a number and patents and has made ented researchers. In 2016, lion volumes. In addition, Zhejiang University has seven high-level affiliated hospitals. of international high-end ac- abundant important advanc- the research fund at Zhejiang ademic platforms and gath- es in science, technology, hu- University amounted to 3.518 ered experts, scholars, and manities, and social sciences. billion yuan. high-level research teams in Zhejiang University always various disciplines. In recent takes the lead in catering to

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As a national univer- sity by the , Zhejiang Uni- versity is striving to build itself into an in- novative and com- prehensive research university with world- class status. Zhejiang University adheres to the spirit of seek- ing the truth and pi- oneering new trails, dedicating itself to creating and dis- seminating knowl- edge, advancing civilization, serving and leading society, and promoting na- tional prosperity, so- cial development, and human prog- ress.

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Atmospheric Sciences at ZJU

The School of Earth Sciences consists of four sciences. It currently has 14 faculty members major research areas: (1) earth information with four professorships, seven associate pro- science and technology; (2) geographic in- fessorships, one research fellowship, one assis- formation systems; (3) resources environment tant professorship, and one lab assistant posi- and management of urban and rural plan- tion. Current primary research areas include ning; and (4) atmospheric sciences. The disci- global climate change, Earth system model- pline of atmospheric sciences at Zhejiang Uni- ing, extreme weather, cloud physics, and at- versity was founded in 1936 by the prominent mospheric radiation and remote sensing. The Chinese meteorologist, Zhu Kezhen. Since overall mission of this discipline is geared to- then, it has experienced several decades of ward cutting-edge research with high domes- reconfiguration. The discipline started with tic and international visibility and providing an undergraduate program in 1960 and then students with high-quality educational train- offered a graduate program with a master’s ing and diverse research opportunities. The degree in 1986. In 1998, the discipline of at- discipline of atmospheric sciences encom- mospheric sciences was merged with the De- passes a full undergraduate program and partment of Earth sciences (now the School a master’s degree program in Atmospheric of Earth Sciences). Sciences. It also offers a doctoral (Ph.D.) pro- In 2016, the discipline of atmospheric scienc- gram in the major of atmospheric sciences es developed into the Department of Atmo- under the discipline of geological resources spheric Sciences within the School of Earth and engineering.

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Daren Lv Professor, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Peng Zhang Deputy Director-General, National Satellite Meteorological Center, China Meteorological Administration, China Mingzheng Duan Professor, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Hua Zhang Professor, Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, Chi- na Zhengqiang Li Professor, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Feng Zhang Professor, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technol- ogy, China Chao Liu Professor, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technolo- gy, China Bingqi Yi Associate Professor, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China Chen Zhou Associate Professor, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China Long Cao Professor, Zhejiang University, China Lei Bi “One-hundred Talent Program” Professor, Zhejiang University, China

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VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION

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CONFERENCE VENUE Qiushi Academy Qiushi Academy, a symbolic architectural complex, lies in the west part of Zijingang Campus of Zhejiang University. It covers a land area of 25,000 m² with a building area of 8,133 m², including the basement with an area of 2,320 m². Equipped with Qiushi Lecture Auditorium, conference halls and exhibition halls, Qiushi Academy is a venue for important receptions, seminars, academic communications, conferences and exhibitions.

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Mengminwei Building was built in October 2002 with a total construction area of

28,000 m². CONFERENCE VENUE

Mengminwei Building

The whole building has a courtyard 28000 layout, which includes two buildings, Square meters one on the south and one on the north sides. The building is equipped with various types of laboratories and 500 academic lecture halls. The main Main lecture hall can accommodate 500 auditorium people, while four small ones can each hold 250 people. Each hall has a sector structure, specially designed 250 to hold meetings and academic Small lecture seminars. hall

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ACCOMMODATION AND DIET IN HANGZHOU

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Hotel

Sheraton Grand 1200 RMB The Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort, conveniently located near the beautiful Xixi National Wetland Park, offers all of the amenities you need to relax or work.

Zhejiang Hotel 700 RMB

Zhejiang Hotel, located at No. 278, Santaishan Road, Xihu District, overlooks the central mountains and waters of the new scenic area and is built according to five-star standards. It is the only Shangri-La Hotel The Dragon garden hotel surrounded Yuanzheng Qizhen Hotel 1200 RMB 1100 RMB by mountains and lakes in 450 RMB Hangzhou City. You are lost in nature’s emerald For more than 20 years, The Dragon has ranked Yuanzheng Qizhen Hotel, established by Zhejiang treasure. Hangzhou’s West among the finest hotels in Hangzhou. It is the first University, was built according to the four-star standard. Lake surpasses all expectations. choice for both Chinese and international visitors. Located on Zijingang Campus of Zhejiang University, it Cycling along the meandering With nearly 600 rooms, this hotel has the city’s largest embraces the remains of the Hecha cultural area at the paths of this legendary scenic ballrooms, renowned conference facilities, and south of the lower branches of the Yangtze River and is spot, you are dazzled by its sumptuous dining. The Dragon has an unparalleled adjacent to the well-known National Xixi Wetland Park beauty, both natural and reputation for refined service. and the burgeoning West Lake Hi-tech Industrial Park. manmade.

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Zijingang International Hotel

450 RMB Hangzhou Zijingang Hotel Zijingang International 450 RMB Hotel is located near the entrance of Zijingang Hangzhou Zijingang Hotel is located at 798 Campus, Zhejiang Shenhua Road, just across the road from University, and provides Zhejiang University. The unique flavor of an excellent view of this hotel can be sensed within the hotel’s the beautiful campus rich cultural atmosphere. On the west of scenery. The hotel is the campus is the Xixi National Wetland close to the famous Xixi Park, the first and the only park that has National Wetland Park. large wetlands, farming wetlands in addi- Large shopping malls are tion to Chinese cultural wetlands. conveniently located nearby, including Yintai, Impression City, and West City Square.

Hangzhou Tangren Ruyi Hotel

350 RMB

Hangzhou Tangren Ruyi Hotel is a boutique business hotel, located in Block C Tongren Square, Gudun Road, Xihu District of Hang- zhou City. It is only 1.3 kilometers away from Zijingang Campus and 30 kilometers away Yibo City Art Hotel from Xiaoshan Interna- 400 RMB tional Airport. The ho- tel is the best place to Yibo City Art Hotel (Hangzhou), located on Gudun Road, Xihu District, near Shenhua stay for people with all Road, is situated in a quiet and peaceful environment with convenient transporta- types of business, trav- tion. The distance from the hotel to the Zijinggang Campus is about 1.3 kilometers. el needs, and conferences. The hotel embraces the design art of natural life, which can be superbly experienced while being in a city favoring with concrete and iron.

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Restaurant Lou wai lou “Lou wai lou” was founded in the 28th year of Daoguang period in Qing Dynasty (1848). It is located on the Yuanzheng Qizhen Hotel north side of the West Lake and the south side of the Gushan Mountain. Yuanzheng Qizhen Hotel, established The shop was named after the poet by Zhejiang University, was built ac- 3 Lin sheng from the Southern Song Dy- cording to the four-star standard. nasty, which is famous for its famous The lake-view and “scholarly ZJU”- Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kai-shek, the Italian Presi- traditional dishes. themed hotel, featuring its unique dent, Pell Denny, President of Czechoslovakia, For more than 160 years, “Lou wai guest rooms resembling modern 1 William West, Tommaso Rocchi, Lu Xun, and lou” received numerous Chinese and studies does not hesitate to show the other celebrities from all walks of life have visit- foreign famous politicians, artists, and cultural aspects of a famous institu- ed “lou wai lou”. writers. tion of higher learning. well-equipped meeting room, which is around We own 136 guest rooms of various 2,000 square meters and has modern multime- standards, a Chinese-style dining dia facilities such as simultaneous interpreta- room, a Western-style dining room, 12 tion and network video. boxes, over 500 dining seats, and a Chinese Hangzhou Cuisines Museum Catering Cul- technologically advanced and ture Co., Ltd The Chinese Hangzhou Cuisines Mu- seum Catering Culture Co., Ltd is lo- cated on the Jiangyang Fan Original Ecology Park side of the historical The student canteen 4 site of Southern Song dynasty Impe- rial city. The Exhibition Hall and Syn- The student canteen in Zijingang thesis Hall of Chinese Hangzhou Cui- Campus of Zhejiang University is one sines Museum, covering 12470 square of the largest student canteens in 2 China. With first-class facilities and a meters in building consists of a pro- comfortable environment, the can- fessional exhibition hall, Qiantang teen can provide catering services Cooking House, Hangzhou Flavoring for various types of meetings and can This is a place for combined cuisines and Restaurant, and Dongpo Pavilion. All accommodate ten thousand people cultures that enhance each other’s beauty, at the same time. of these buildings are joined by a wa- which visitors with an enjoyable view and dif- terside platform with the basement ferent flavors. Tourists can feel the intense cul- as the kitchen. tural inception of old Hangzhou Cuisines.

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BEYOND THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province, is one of eight famous ancient capitals of China and is also the key scenic tourist city and historic and cultural city designated by the State Council. Hangzhou enjoys a history of more than 2,200 years since the Qin Dynasty. Nowadays, Hangzhou has become a modern political and economic center, a trans- portation hub, and a cultural metropolis in the southeast coastal areas of China.

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TRAVEL IN HANGZHOU EAT IN HANGZHOU TRAFFIC IN HANGZHOU SHOP IN HANGZHOU The shopping in Hangzhou is very distinc- Hangzhou is known as “paradise on earth” Hangzhou cuisine, the leader of Zhejiang Transportation is convenient in Hangzhou tive, not only with respect to the depart- for its beautiful scenery. cuisine, is characterized by light oils, light with planes, trains, and highways. ment stores and the big shopping malls, sauces, and delicate and tender flavors. but also the characteristic commercial streets with unique styles. LIVE IN HANGZHOU PLAY IN HANGZHOU

There are luxurious and noble high-class accommo- The entertainment life of Hangzhou people is dations, small farm houses in the countryside, and rich and colorful. Tasting tea in Meijiawu, wan- convenient short-term rentals. People can choose dering on the Hubin Road, and boating in the the type of housing according to their own interests. West Lake are worth experiencing. WELCOME TO HANGZHOU 52 53 HANG ZHOU,CHINA BEYOND THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM 5 BYZANTINE Beijing-Hangzhou Hangzhou is located at the southern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The Hangzhou section of the canal has the most TRAVEL IN HANG ZHOU,CHINA abundant historical sites in the area and a Travel unique cultural heritage.

Xixi National Wetland Park 5 Qiandao Lake5 The Xixi National Wetland Park, located in the western part of Hangzhou, is the first park in Qiandao Lake, located in Chun’an county, west of Hangzhou, is one of the first national China that has urban, agricultural, and cultural wetlands. key scenic spots and a national 5A tourist area. The Qiandao Lake scenic area is charac- terized by mountains, water, and archipelagos and has been called “the most beautiful 5 lake in China”. It is moving toward becoming the first choice of resorts for tourists in the Tianmu Mountain Yangtze River Delta and is a domestic first-class and world-renowned leisure resort. Tianmu Mountain is the nearest virgin Wuzhen forest in the city. It is only an hour’s 5 Wuzhen, located in City, Zhejiang drive from the urban area of Hang- Province, is one of the first groups of famous zhou and is famous for its big trees. Chinese historical and cultural towns and Tianmu Mountain is the first mountain one of the Ten Charming Towns in China. sponsoring ecological tourism in Chi- Wuzhen is a typical Jiangnan (means re- na and the most famous tourist resort gions south of the Yangzte River) water town in the southern areas of the Yangtze which has over 7,000 years of civilization River. and was built 1,300 years ago.

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Useful information

1.Weather: Hangzhou is located on the southeast coast of China. The average tempera- ture during June is about 21 to 29 ℃ with average precipitation of 211 mm. 2.Currency: Chinese Yuan. 3.Electric Power: 220 volts alternating current; power adapters may be required. 4.Emergency Contacts: Fire 119, Medical Emergency 120, Phone Inquiries 114. 5.Mobiles: Use global roaming or purchase a local SIM card. 6.Shopping: Hangzhou shopping mall (9:00 am–21:00 pm on weekdays, and 9:00 am–21:00 pm on weekends) 7.Time Zone: Beijing time = Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + 8 hours. China uses the same time across the country. 8.Tips: Unnecessary 9.Language: The official language is Chinese (Young educated people can speak English) 10.Visas : Currently travelers from more than 80 countries do not require a visitor’s visa for stays of less than thirty days. For further information about visas, please visit visaforchina.org

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