China

When negotiating with a Chinese businessman, be prepared to use an interpreter.

-Avoid slang.

-Use short and simple phrases, state your point.

-Expect to make presentations to many different people.

-Color scheme should be neutral, black and white.

-Be honest.

-Be patient.

Misc. Tips for Traveling

People will ask to get pictures

with you. You should probably

let them, but it's open to negotiation.

Food

Avoid seafood unless

you want food poisoning.

This is not Panda Express.

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Shurquanna

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Country Background

The flag of China,

WATER

Bring bottled water! the vast

Majority of Chinese water on the

east coast is not potable. You can

save money if you buy in bulk and

carry your own water.

Darwinism

In China you have to fight

for something if you want

it. There is no regard for

lines, chivalry, etc.

Basic

Accomodations

Flight (round trip)

Premium Accomodations

- in china they are only allowed one child

total: $4,095.96 ($1,093.99 per person)

To China:

• Dept from LAS, Tues. Oct. 22, American Airlines, flight 169 at 7:55 am
• Arrive at LAX at 9:05 am (5hr20min layover)
• Dept from LAX Am. Air. flight 183 at 2:25pm
• Arrive at PVG (Shanghai Pu Dong Airport) at 7:25 pm Oct. 23

To Vegas:

• Dept from PVG, Sun. Oct. 27, Japan Airlines, flight 874 at 12:10 pm
• Arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) at 4:00 pm (1hr5min layover)
• Dept NRT Am. Air flight 8408 (operated by Japan Airlines) at 5:05 pm
• Arrive at LAX 11:00 am (Oct. 27?) (2hr25min layover)
• Dept LAX Am. Air. flight 2246 at 1:25 pm
• Arrive at LAS at 2:40 pm

Our Traditional

Restaurant

Enjoy your stay!

Total: $17,712.19

$4,428.05 per person (plus individual spending money--recommended: $400 each)

Entrees

Hotel

Drinks

Desserts

Rayfont Downtown Hotel Shanghai

Mr Willis

3rd floor, 195 Anfu Lu,

near Wulumuqi Lu

Durian Ice Cream

Drinks

No.7 Zhao Jia Bang Rd Shanghai, CN

Uses rare fruits

Whisk Chocolate

ranges from 150 RMB ($24.50) to 299 RMB ($48.84)

2 alcoholic and 2 non alcoholic

ranges between 5o RMB ($8.17) and 149 RMB ($24.34)

Total: $496.96 ($124.24 per person)

reservations

recommended

• Sparkling wine
• Pineapple Juice
• Black tea
• Oolong tea

Fried Rice

Coconut balls

Uses glutinous rice flour

ranges from 50 RMB ($8.17) to 149 RMB ($24.34)

Pan Pan Chi

Chinese chicken with hot sauce

ranges from 100 RMB ($20.00)

four nights, 2 king size beds (family suite) in side building

"Rayfont Shanghai Xuhui Hotel is a moderate-luxury property managed by Shanghai Longemont Hotel Management Co., Ltd. With premium location at the cross of Zhaojiabang Rd. and Ruijin South Rd., it takes only about 10 minutes to get to some prosperous commercial areas such as Xujiahui, Huaihai Road, Xin Tian Di and the nearby Metro Line 7, 9 and 13... From September 2007, the buildings of this property gradually open to the public. The cozy apartments and rooms, comprehensive meeting facilities and diversified F&B outlets make the Hotel among the best places to stay and meet."

Main Meal

Din Tai Fung (Hong Qiao)

Health-oriented restaurant. Food is bought from local farmers, so the menu changes with the seasons.

ranges between 50 RMB ($8.17) and 149 RMB ($24.34)

highest price on spring 2009 menu was 118 RMB ($19.28) for one of the main courses.

xiao long ba-- "bite-sized dumplings of seasoned pork in a delicate wrapper of dough, steamed to perfection." Every dumpling has exactly 18 folds...

crab-corn chowder

salmon brunch set

Taiwanese chain. Restaurants are usually packed.

Seafood Spaghetti

highest price is 60 RMB ($9.80)

Ground Transportation

$124.24 per night for 4 nights. Each person pays for one night.

Chinese belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family of languages and is their language.

Tourist Attractions

Use the public transportation cards. They're inexpensive, plus you can get discounts depending on when and where you use it!

Nanjing Pedestrian Street

Xin Tian Di

Translated: New Heaven and Earth

Flight

'Shanghai Xintiandi is where “Yesterday meets tomorrow in Shanghai today.”'

6 km

(3.7 miles) long

great nightlife

Traffic signs (and most other signs for that matter) are in Chinese and English, so it should be pretty easy to find your way around.

visited by 1 million + people each day

culture

Total: $4072

$1018 each

fine dining

shopping

YuYuan Tourist Mart

Over 200 shops and restaraunts!

admission: 30 RMB ($4.90)

Chen Xiang Pavilion

Oriental Pearl Tower

Yu Garden

Total: $45.76--$88.24

($11.44--$22.06 each)

Nine Turn Bridge

Admission:

• lowest sphere/observation deck: RMB 70 ($11.44 USD)
• middle sphere: RMB 85 ($13.89)
• highest sphere: RMB 135 ($22.06)

450 meters (1476.38 ft) tall

To China:

• Dept from Auckland airport at 11:59pm
• Arrive in Hong kong at 6:02am
• Then second flight to Shanhai arrives at 10:20

Don't forget passports!!

Enjoy your stay!

Hotel

Fine Dining

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Located at No.505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai 200001, China (People's Square)

353 rooms

17 floors

built 2009

total: $2,068.69 ($517.17 per person)

Breakfast

Sunday Brunch at the Park Hyatt

100 Century Avenue, Pu Dong, Shanghai, China, 200120

580 RMB ($94.77) per person plus 15% service charge.

served from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

• 31.3 km (19.45 mi) from airport
• 0.3 km (0.19 mi) from East Nanjing Metro Station
• less than 1 km (0.62 mi) from at least 4 major tourist attractions

Brunch is served on Sundays. Pretty much everything has lobster in it. There is also a buffet that includes banana pancakes, which have quite a reputation.

Ballroom(s)

Business center

Meeting Facilities--size (feet) 323

Concierge services

Fitness facilities

Beauty Services

Laundry facilities

Room service

Luggage storage

Massage - spa treatment room(s)

Babysitting or childcare

Restaurant

Sauna

Swimming pool - indoor

Coffee/tea in lobby

Complimentary newspapers in lobby

Currency exchange

Doorman/doorwoman

Dry cleaning/laundry service

Express check-in/check-out

Full board rates available

Grocery/convenience store

Tours/ticket assistance

Free Wi-Fi

Free wired high-speed Internet

Self parking

Porter/bellhop

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Number of meeting/conference rooms - 2

Secretarial services

Security guard

Shoe shine

Smoke-free property

Tour assistance

Translation services

Multilingual staff

The Vue Restaurant Sunday Champagne Brunch

199 Huangpu Rd, Hongkou, Shanghai

658 RMB ($107.52)per person

Economic Factors

Also serves brunch on Sundays. Menu not available. Hours are 11:30 am--3:00 pm.

Fu Lin Xuan

Cantonese Food

4F West Zone 30-31, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Road

ranges between 150 RMB and 299 RMB ($24.51 and $48.85)

Serves dim sum (a Chinese dish of small steamed or fried savory dumplings containing various fillings, served as a snack or main course. Thanks, Google!)

Dinner

Tandoor Shanghai

59 Maoming South Rd, Jing'an, Shanghai

ranges from 300 RMB ($39.02) to 499 RMB ($81.54)

first Indian restaurant in Shanghai

"Tandoor is also the option for business meetings, with private yet open areas in which to wine and dine a client." In other words, eat here with a client!

Kathleen's 5 Rooftop

Restaurant and Bar

325 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai

main dishes range from 139 RMB ($22.55) to 188 RMB ($30.72)

serves lunch, dinner, dessert, and afternoon tea. serves brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm.

Lunch

Bon Vivant

• 4 nights, 2 business suites: $2,180.72/night ($545.18 per person)
• package discount: $112.03

MINIMUM dinner charge is 2,200 NT ($74.44) per person. Also a 10% service charge

Chef Justin Quek

Serves French food with an Asian twist.

303A, Lippo Plaza,No.222 Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai

2,200 NT ($74.44) for 2 appetizers and 1 main course

2,700 NT ($91.36) for 3 appetizers and 1 main course 3,200 NT ($108.27) for 4 appetizers and 1 main course

Ground Transportation

Traveling by car is extremely difficult for visitors from outside the country. It is recommended to use public transportation.

No. 609, Jiujiang Road (near the intersection with Zhejiang Road)

Public Transportation Card Service Center

can be bought at

Cards can be bought with a 20 RMB ($3.27) deposit which will be refunded if you return the card. "You can top up the card with credit (in multiples of 10 RMB)" ($1.63) Balance is not allowed to exceed 1000 RMB ($163.36)

Public Transportation Card

"This magnetic card can be used on buses, the metro, taxis, the Maglev, and a few other places (such as ferries and car parks)."

Social Etiquette

China is a third world country. It's developing

quickly, but it's most prominent economic

driver is industry. Electronics and

clothing are the most common exports.

Greetings:

• A handshake or another simple kind of greeting is common, knowing how to address someone appropriately will greatly enhance the respect one has for you.

• Friends and family can acknowledge each other by names.

Nonverbal Communication

-Mr.

-Mr(s).

-Elder(Superior)

-Younger(Inferior)

- Avoid use the index finger

- disrespectful if you are late for a meeting

• direct eye contact should be avoided

Business Etiquette

Negotiating:

Age, Status, and Respect.

Dress:

Business attire is the same as it is here. A suit and tie is a typical business-like outfit.

Chinese culture have three main aspects of importance.

-Respect

-Brotherhood

-Prestige/Reputation

-Men and women should wear suits with as neutral colors as possible.

-Women should wear high-necked blouses and low heels. revealing clothing is considered offensive and inappropriate.

Respect for Age & Status:

China

Destination: Shanghai