The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Tianjin Chapter is delighted to invite you for a series of walking tours to enjoy the beauty and romance of the city in the breezy autumn. We will take you on an experience that combines place, story, history and passion. We will help you discover a China and a Tianjin that lies just beyond the borders of your imagination.

We will start from the World Financial Center, pass by the Liberation Bridge (Jie Fang Qiao) and walk through the “Oriental Wall Street” Jie Fang Bei Road, the former French and British concessions, and share stories of the past French Consulate, the Municipal Council, the French and British Club, Historical Banks, the French and Victoria Garden, Anglican Church and many others. Then enjoy lunch at the classic Victorian-era style The Astor Hotel, the first hotel built in China which opened in 1863. After lunch, we could enjoy a relaxing tour of visiting the history of the treasured antiquities in the museum.

Registration Fee:

RMB 250 for Members, RMB 350 for Non-Members (Free for kids under 5 years old).

*Above fee includes: English-speaking tour guide, Lunch with Set Menu at The Astor Hotel.

Important:
This is a walking only tour which requires approx. 2 hours and half in total. Please be prepared to wear comfortable gear, e.g. walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Agenda:
09:30 - 10:00   Meet at the west Ground Floor of World Financial Center
10:00 - 12:30 Tour of the former concessions
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch at The Astor Hotel
14:00 - 15:00 Tour of Astor Museum (optional)

Registration:

This tour limits to 15-20 people.
Please register your attendance with Ms. Una Zhang at email at tianjin@europeanchamber.com.cn or at 022-5830 7608 by COB 3^rd September, 2014.
Registration for this event will follow the principle of "first come, first serve". Due to limited group size we can’t guarantee participation to anyone not registered in advance. After your online registration we will reconfirm by email with you.

If for some unexpected reason you can’t attend the event, please cancel your registration no later than one business day prior to the event (no later than noontime Friday, September 4th). If you fail to timely notify us of your cancellation, you will be charged for event costs.

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