Welcome to the University of Notre Dame MBA Fall 2008 China Trip Blog! Over the next few weeks, I will be keeping you up-to-date with our journeys throughout Beijing and Shanghai, so be sure to check out this blog frequently to see the new posts.
Today we are about to board several planes and start our trip towards Asia. The route my group is taking includes South Bend--> Detroit --> Tokyo and finally Beijing. Going toward Asia, we’ll actually lose a day, so even though we depart on a Saturday morning, we won’t arrive in the Beijing airport until Sunday evening. It’s going to be a long trip, so I’m glad I purchased that travel pillow!
On the next post, I’ll let you know how the trip went and what it was like to arrive in China!
Workers manufacturing Dell Computers- Shanghai
Far East Sourcing Company- Shanghai
Canal Picture- Suzhou
Kids near canal- Suzhou
Don't let these kids' smiling faces fool you, shortly after this picture was taken, these kids started throwing rocks to spash us during our boat ride!
Boat ride down canal- Suzhou
MBA students enjoy a ride down the canals of Suzhou, which is located about an hour and a half outside of Shanghai
Suzhou Garden- Suzhou
These gardens are the largest in Suzhou and according to our guide, one of the top 5 largest in China
Shanghai Sunset- Shanghai
We've been lucky with great weather here in China. Featured in this picture is a small part of the Shanghai skyline at sunset.
Dinner at Chinese Resturant- Shanghai
A group of us gathered for dinner after exploring the city. Each person would request a dish and then everyone would be able to sample the various types of food.
Shanghai Museum Collection- Shanghai
Tim and Sean pose next to a Chinese artifact
Shanghai Mueseum- Shanghai
Mike takes a picture of an ancient Chinese artifact
Shanghai Night Skyline from River Boat Cruise- Shanghai
Dinner on the river boat cruise- Shanghai
On the deck of the river boat cruise- Shanghai
YuYuan Garden- Shanghai
First Night in Shanghai
A group of us started walking around to get our bearings of Shanghai and quickly found out that there is a lot to see in this city. Featured in picture are several of the University of Notre Dame MBA students participating in the trip.
Traditional Chinese Lettering- Beijing
Olympic Grounds- Beijing
We had the chance to tour the Olympic grounds, including the Bird's Nest Stadium and the Water Cube. Featured in this picture is the Bird's Nest in the background.
Olympic Spirit of Beijing
Everywhere we went around Beijing we could still see much of what was put up for the Olympic Games.
The Summer Palace- Beijing
The Summer Palace- Beijing (2)
Summer Palace Boat- Beijing
Morning Exercises- Beijing
Shown in the picture are several locals that are doing their morning exercises; this group using fans and moving in a dance-like fashion. Picture taken outside the Temple of Heaven.
Americans are famous over here- Beijing
I was standing outside the Forbidden City and all of a sudden I was approached by families that wanted to take their picture with a Westerner!
Group Picture in the Forbidden City- Beijing
Outside the Forbidden City- Beijing
MBA students outside the gates of the Forbidden City
Forbidden City Snapshot- Beijing
Notre Dame MBA students pose for a picture inside the Forbidden City.
The Night Market- Beijing
We're not really sure what type of food this was; however Tim seemed to like it
The Great Wall of China- Outside of Beijing
Our first views of the Great Wall
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