Date: January 9-31, 2008 (20 days in China)
Cities: Beijing, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Shanghai
Academic Program: Tianjin University of Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TJUTCM), Tianjin
Theoretical Classes: 30 hours
Practical Classes: 30 hours
B, L, D = BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER
SÃO PAULO
Jan. 9, Wednesday
Departure from São Paulo to Beijing
Jan. 10, Thursday
In transit
BEIJING
Beijing is the nation's political, economic, cultural and educational center as well as China's most important center for international trade and
communications. Beijing is one of the six most ancient cities in China.
Jan. 11, Friday (L, D)
Morning
Arrival in Beijing
Check-in at Hotel 4*
General orientation on the program and China travel tips
Lunch: “Peking Duck”
Afternoon
Touristic program according to the time of arrival (Wangfujing Foreign Language Bookstore; Culture Street, Silk Market, etc)
Dinner with musical performance at Tibetan restaurant
Jan. 12, Saturday (B, L, D)
Morning
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, including expositions on imperial rites and imperial weddings
Lunch, dumplings
Afternoon
Capital Museum
Dinner: Western cuisine at Tex-Mex restaurant
Peking Opera (optional)
Jan. 13, Sunday (B, L)
Morning
Visit Temple of Heaven, including the Divine Music Administration Museum with demonstration of ancient Chinese music
Lunch
Afternoon
Visit to Tong Ren Tang (famous herbal pharmacy)
TIANJIN
The third largest seaport in China located 1.5 hours from Beijing, Tianjin contains over 9 former foreign concessions, displaying a variety of
foreign architecture. At the end of the first part of the Second Opium War, the Treaties of Tianjin were signed, which opened Tianjin to
foreign trade. The treaties were ratified by the Emperor of China in 1860, and Tianjin was formally opened to the outside world. Between
1895 and 1900 Britain and France were joined by the empires of Japan, Germany and Russia, and even by countries without other
concessions in China such as Austria-Hungary, Italy and Belgium, in establishing self-contained concessions in Tianjin, each with its own
prisons, schools, barracks and hospitals.
Afternoon
Take a 2-hour bus drive to Tianjin, locale of the academic program.
Check in at Astor Hotel (4*)
The Astor Hotel is a four-star hotel that has served as a place for the upper class from home and abroad to socialize since its foundation in
1863. An impressive list of patrons includes Sun Yat-sen, the last Emperor Puyi, Prime Minister Zhou Enlai, and former American President
Herbert Hoover. The Astor is located in the heart of Tianjin and faces the Haihe River and the Green River Bank Square.
Evening
Dinner: suggestion at Astor Hotel (not included)
Jan. 14, Monday (B, L, D)
Morning
Practical Class, Hospital #2
Lunch at the university hotel restaurant
Afternoon
Theoretical Class: Foundation of and Treatment using Moxibustion
Evening
Dinner at Tianjin Number One Hotel
Jan. 15, Tuesday (B, L, D)
Morning
Practical Class, Hospital #2
Lunch at the university hotel restaurant
Afternoon
Theoretical Class: Foundation of and Treatment using Chinese Massage (Tuina)
Evening
Dinner
Jan. 16, Wednesday (B, L, D)
Morning
Practical Class, Hospital #2
Lunch at the university hotel restaurant
Afternoon
Theoretical Class: Foundation of and Treatment using Auricular Acupuncture
Evening
Dinner
Jan. 17, Thursday (B, L, D)
Morning
Practical Class, Hospital #2
Lunch at the university hotel restaurant
Afternoon
Theoretical Class: Foundation of TCM (herbal) Diagnosis
Evening
Dinner: Tianjin Number One Hotel
Jan. 18, Friday (B, L, D)
Morning
Practical Class, Hospital #2
Lunch at the university hotel restaurant
Afternoon
Theoretical Class: Treating climacteric syndrome (menopause) using TCM (herbs)
Evening
Dinner Group discussion at Astor Hotel (internal activity)
Jan. 19, Saturday (B, L,D)
Morning
Visit a famous TCM pharmacy, including an explanation of preparation of herbal medicines
Visit a TCM supply shop
Lunch
Afternoon
Visit Tianjin Museum
Evening
Dinner
Jan. 20, Sunday (B, L,D)
Morning
Tour of Tianjin Architecture
Lunch
Afternoon
Visit Zhou Enlai Museum
Evening
Dinner
Transfer to hotel of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Jan. 21, Monday (B, L, D)
Morning
Practical Class, Hospital #1
Lunch at the university hotel restaurant
Afternoon
Theoretical Class: Treatment of pain syndrome using Acupuncture
Evening
Dinner at the university hotel restaurant
Jan. 22, Tuesday (B, L, D)
Morning
Practical Class, Hospital #1
Lunch at the university hotel restaurant
Afternoon
Theoretical Class: Treatment of allergic syndrome (urticaria, pollinosis, dermatitis, etc.) using TCM (herbs) and Acupuncture
Evening
Dinner at the university hotel restaurant
Jan. 23, Wednesday (B, L, D)
Morning
Practical Class, Hospital #1
Lunch at the university hotel restaurant
Afternoon
Theoretical Class: Treatment of psychological disorders (depression, etc.) using TCM (herbs) and Acupuncture
Evening
Dinner at the university hotel restaurant
Jan. 24, Thursday (B, L, D)
Morning
Practical Class, Hospital #1
Lunch at the university hotel restaurant
Afternoon
Theoretical Class: Foundation of and general use of TCM (herbs) and cosmetology treatments (#1) (weight loss, dermatological
enhancement)
Evening
Dinner at the university hotel restaurant
Jan. 25, Friday (B, L, D)
Morning
Practical Class, Hospital #1
Lunch at the university hotel restaurant
Afternoon
Theoretical Class: Foundation of and general use of TCM (herbs) and cosmetology treatments (#2) (hair loss, etc.)
Evening
Dinner at the university hotel restaurant
HANGZHOU
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province and is its political, economic and cultural center. With its famous natural beauty and cultural
heritages, Hangzhou is one of China's most important tourist venues. Hangzhou has a subtropical monsoon type climate with four quite
distinct seasons. However, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter, making it a year-round destination.
Jan. 26, Saturday (B, L, D)
Morning
Take a morning flight to Hangzhou, check in at hotel - 4*
Lunch
Afternoon
Visit West Lake Museum and have a great visual introduction to the top spots around West Lake and experience a 3-D history lesson
Visit Zhejiang Provincial Museum
Evening
Enjoy tea tasting at He Teahouse, including unlimited access to a buffet of cold and hot goodies, while sitting in a living museum of antiques,
some of which date back to 2000 BC.
Jan. 27, Sunday (B, L, D)
Morning
Visit the National Silk Museum of China
Walk through history on Qinghefang Historic Street (Ming-and Qing-era buildings) and shop for the city’s traditional products and snacks,
followed by a visit to Hu Xueyan’s Residence
Lunch
Afternoon
Visit Huqinyutang, a Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Experience a 10-min session with one of the TCM doctors at the clinic of the TCM Museum and watch your prescription being prepared and
measured by hand by the pharmacists
Evening
Have dinner in a restaurant that serves dishes prepared with traditional medicinal ingredients and enjoy a complete TCM experience
Jan. 28, Monday (B, L, D)
Morning
Visit Wansong (Myriad Pine) Academy, the largest and most influential of its kind during Ming and Qing dynasties, and one of the “top four”
academies of China during this period. The museum-like halls and restored living and study quarters will provide the participant a glimpse
into what campus life must have been like more than 1,600 years ago.
Lunch
SHANGHAI
Originally, Shanghai was a seaside fishing village and in time its gradual development led to it being granted County status. Shanghai is a
multi-cultural metropolis with both modern and traditional Chinese features. Known as "the Paris of the Orient," Shanghai is a shopper's
paradise.
Afternoon
Take 1.5-hour bus to Shanghai after lunch
Visit the Bund, an exposition of Western architecture
Evening
Dinner
Check in at The Great Wall Holiday Inn (4*), or similar
Jan. 29, Tuesday (B, L, D)
Morning
Visit Shanghai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Shanghai University of Chinese Medicine
Lunch
Afternoon
Visit Shanghai Museum
Stroll along Nanjing Road
Evening
Dinner
Attend an acrobatic show (optional)
Jan. 30, Wednesday (B, L)
Morning
Touristic program according to the time of departure to Brazil
Lunch
Afternoon
Transfer to Shanghai airport
Return to Brazil
SÃO PAULO
Jan. 31, Thursday – São Paulo
Arrival in São Paulo
Obs.: Schedule is subject to change.
Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TJUTCM), Tianjin
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Time
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Theme
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Place
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14/01
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Morning
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Practical Class
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TJUTCM, Hospital #2
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14/01
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Afternoon
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Theoretical Class: Foundation of and Treatment using Moxibustion
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TJUTCM
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15/01
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Morning
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Practical Class
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TJUTCM, Hospital #2
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15/01
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Afternoon
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Theoretical Class: Foundation of and Treatment using Chinese Massage (Tuina)
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TJUTCM
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16/01
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Morning
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Practical Class
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TJUTCM, Hospital #2
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16/01
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Afternoon
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Theoretical Class: Foundation of and Treatment using Auricular Acupuncture
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TJUTCM
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17/01
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Morning
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Practical Class
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TJUTCM, Hospital #2
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17/01
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Afternoon
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Theoretical Class: Foundation of TCM (herbal) Diagnosis
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TJUTCM
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18/01
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Morning
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Practical Class
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TJUTCM, Hospital #2
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18/01
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Afternoon
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Theoretical Class: Treating climacteric syndrome (menopause) using TCM (herbs)
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TJUTCM
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21/01
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Morning
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Practical Class
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TJUTCM, Hospital #1
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21/01
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Afternoon
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Theoretical Class: Treatment of pain syndrome using Acupuncture
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TJUTCM
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22/01
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Morning
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Practical Class
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TJUTCM, Hospital #1
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22/01
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Afternoon
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Theoretical Class: Treatment of allergic syndrome (urticaria, pollinosis, dermatitis, etc.) using TCM (herbs) and Acupuncture
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TJUTCM
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23/01
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Morning
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Practical Class
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TJUTCM, Hospital #1
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23/01
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Afternoon
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Theoretical Class: Treatment of psychological disorders (depression, etc.) using TCM (herbs) and Acupuncture
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TJUTCM
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24/01
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Morning
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Practical Class
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TJUTCM, Hospital #1
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24/01
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Afternoon
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Theoretical Class: Foundation of and general use of TCM (herbs) and cosmetology treatments (#1) (weight loss, dermatological enhancement)
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TJUTCM
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25/01
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Morning
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Practical Class
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TJUTCM, Hospital #1
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25/01
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Afternoon
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Theoretical Class: Foundation of and general use of TCM (herbs) and cosmetology treatments (#2) (hair loss, etc.)
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TJUTCM
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ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL PROGRAM
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Land Package: US$ 2,690.00 per person (minimum of 15 participants)
Air Package: To Be Determined
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Up to 4 installments:
1) by bank deposit
2) in person at the IASB office in Foz do Iguaçu
3) with post-dated checks
IASB bank account information:
Bank: HSBC
Agency: 1373
Account number: 17542 22
Account name: Associação Internacional para Intercâmbio Acadêmico Sino-Brasileiro
SIGN-UPS THROUGH NOVEMBER 9, 2007
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SIGN-UPS THROUGH NOVEMBER 9, 2007
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What is included in the land package:
• 4 cities: Beijing, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Shanghai
• Meals and accommodations in four-star hotels (with the exception of 1 week in the TJUTCM hotel)
• Air transfer: Tianjin-Hangzhou
• Bus transfers: Beijing-Tianjin; Hangzhou-Shanghai
• Guided tours in Spanish
• Commuting (between hotel and school/hospital)
• Tuition for course on Traditional Chinese Medicine, with translation to Portuguese at the Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, in Tianjin, with 30 hours of theoretical classes and 30 hours of practical classes
• Accompaniment by IASB’s directors while in China
• Certification of completion of the TCM course
What is not included in the land package:
1. Round-trip international airfare, Brazil-China-Brazil.
2. Tips for guides and drivers.
Observations:
1. The dates of the program may undergo minor alterations, according to the availability of international flights to China.
2. Schedules and locations visited are subject to change.
Brazil:
Tel.: 55-45-9964-5555 | 55-45-3572-6971
MSN: iasb_foz@hotmail.com
Skype: iasb-foz
China:
Tel.: 86-13651042704 | 86-10-8773-5698
MSN: kevinandsimone@hotmail.com
Skype: kevindelatour
E-mail: info@sino-brazilian-exchange.org
Course on Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
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Language: Cultural-touristic program with
Spanish-speaking guides; classes with
Portuguese-speaking interpreters
Certificate: Official Certificate provided by Tianjin
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine at
completion of course
Tong Ren Tang TCM Pharmacy
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Zhou Enlai Memorial, Tianjin
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