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1. Come out with 2 guiding questions for when we are at the venue assigned

2. Background information on venue assigned

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52 stories, a tallest bookstore in Shanghai has won multiple awards because of its futuristic architecture

Guiding questions:

(1) Do they provide a good spread of books (diff genres/languages)

(2) Are the books/ facilities catered to people of different ages (toddlers, teens, middle aged, and elderly)

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Look out for Cafe C

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城隍庙是祭祀城隍的廟宇。在中国、朝鮮半島、越南文化中，城隍是城池守护神，其前身是水庸神。

1. 求签

2. food (xiao long bao)

3. traditional bracelet making shop

4. temple

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 a renovation real estate project that is part of the Shanghai Taiping Bridge renovation project center for  commercial, catering, entertainment and tourism

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Guiding Questions

1. To what extent is 新天地similar or different from Orchard Road?

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晋元高级中学--Valencia, Lanette, Jing Xuan, Enya

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晋元高级中学--Valencia, Lanette, Jing Xuan, Enya

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school website: https://jyzxfx.pte.sh.cn/info/iIndex.jsp?cat_id=690

Baidu: https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E4%B8%8A%E6%B5%B7%E5%B8%82%E6%99%8B%E5%85%83%E9%AB%98%E7%BA%A7%E4%B8%AD%E5%AD%A6/5443240

Background information:

所有着120年办学历史

校训：励学敦行，承志报国

学校位于上海中心城区普陀区，占地140余亩，环境幽美，新颖雄伟的教学大楼，精良的现代化教学设备，标准的400米塑胶跑道，绿茵足球场，室内游泳馆，体育馆，多功能演播厅，天文台，下沉式音乐广场，舒适而功能齐全的学生宿舍与绿荫鲜花相映。教育设施一流，教学设备现代化。

有些学生也有学第三语文

To look out for:

自然环境

学校设施

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CapitaLand is one of Asia's largest real estate companies, with a diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, retail, industrial, and integrated developments. Established in 2000, it has grown into a global brand with a presence in more than 200 cities across over 30 countries. The company is headquartered in Singapore and has garnered a reputation for its innovative and sustainable real estate solutions.

Things to look out for:

Breadtalk (SG brand)

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Independent learning time

Conduct interviews or interactions with the locals

Half day

School exchange-interact with students

Industry visit- dialogue

Alumni Dialogue-each grp can interview one person

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baidu:

https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E4%B8%8A%E6%B5%B7%E5%BC%80%E8%83%BD%E7%8E%AF%E4%BF%9D%E8%AE%BE%E5%A4%87%E6%9C%89%E9%99%90%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8/3483927

background info:

由瞿建国先生创立的开能环保集团，是一家是专门从事居家水环保技术研发和产品制造的高新技术企业。2001年，开能环保正式进入水家电行业，成为家用净水机制造的先行者；2004年，开能在上海浦东建立了开能集团制造基地，占地六万多平方米，厂房面积4万平方米，同期，开能建立了净水研发和水质监测中心。如今，开能集团的产品主要分净水机，软水机，壁炉三大类，在国内，有500多家零售商。产品销往50多个国家。

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嘉定古镇 和 上海东方地质科普馆

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嘉定古镇 和 上海东方地质科普馆

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嘉定古镇:

look out for:

新场古镇

高桥古镇

三林塘

小吃

朱家角古镇

Background information: Birthplace of famous local shanghai Xiao Long Bao. 上海市嘉定区嘉定县沙霞路68号. 地铁11号线嘉定北站转嘉定1路. 11. 枫泾古镇. “三步两座桥，一望十条巷”. 枫泾素有“吴根越角”之称. 是典型的江南水乡古镇.

上海东方地质科普馆:

look out for:

Artefacts

Museum

Background information: Shanghai museum of popular geological science. 上海东方地质科普馆是一个位于中华人民共和国上海市浦东新区祝桥镇江镇路100号的一个主题以地质学为主的博物馆，是国家AAA级旅游景点，全国科普教育基地。室内展厅面积4600（一说3600）平方米，分为地球厅、矿物岩石厅、地质构造厅（地球构造厅）、古生物厅、宝石厅、地质地貌厅、国土资源厅、关怀听和奇石馆等。该馆于2004年在上海市科学技术委员会的资助下由吕焕皋创办。

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The China Pavilion was designed by architect He Jingtang and engineer Peng Yigang, and it was one of the most iconic and popular pavilions at the Expo. The pavilion's design was inspired by traditional Chinese architecture, particularly the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, and it featured a striking red color scheme and a series of curved roofs that resembled the shape of a crown.

The China Pavilion was also home to a range of cultural and artistic exhibits, showcasing the best of Chinese art, music, and performance. It was a symbol of China's rich cultural heritage and its role as a global leader in the 21st century.

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分为：老城隍庙，豫园和豫园商城。可以领取免费的春联+拜拜。灯笼街很漂亮。

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吃的：

蟹黄汤包

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豫园猫猫街

豫园奶茶

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免费做漆扇

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百年中草药店

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Questions to ask entrepreneurs

1. How did your business pick up?

2. Are the tourists coming back to pre-Covid times?

3. Is the government giving any help or support to the businesses?

4. Is there a business association, and what measures did they roll out?

5. What are your hopes for the future of your business?

*Be sensitive!!!

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1. What are some interesting observations I have made of the city and the people?

2. What are the similarities between the Chinese and Singaporean cultures that I find fascinating?

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FBTK6t7i8J_i5ds7lM4iL6uqfafDwtHJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105272646588413608234&rtpof=true&sd=true

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3 things we learnt

We learnt that the bookstore we went to has a very wide selection of books

The bookstore even has cafes

how to use e payment methods

2 things we find interesting

That the bookstore keepers do not chase the ppl reading books in the bookstore away even if they havent bpught anything

even the bookstore was a good photographing spot

1 thing we wanna learn more abt

We didnt seea lot of workers how do they keep the ppace so clean

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3 things we learnt:

1. Learnt to step out and take risks to truly experience life

2. Chinas economy and market

3. Freedom is the soul's oxygen

2 things we enjoyed:

1. Talk by Mr TS

2. 开能环保--> seeing robots at work

1 thing we want to know more:

1. Excited to see and know more about the other activities planned for the next few days and about china.

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Things we found interesting:

We got to see the beautiful scenery from the library.

We also learnt how to use their currency.

Things we want to know:

We want to know the history of how the building was built.

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3 things we learnt

capitaland

how to clean water

steps china do clean water

2 things we find interesting

capitaland

the capitaland man’s life story

1 thing we want to learn more

the man’s life story

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3 things we learnt:

china gdp 💵💵💵

how china household obtains clean and purified soft water💦💦💦

in order to be successful in the future, we have to learn to take risks and learn new things🤓🤓🤓

2 things we find interesting:

there is an overwhelming number of singaporeans in china😦😦😦

you’re allowed to bring outside drinks into restaurants😦😦😦

1 thing we want to find out:

how did china be so successful in industrialising the country❓❓❓

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3 things we learnt

The big impact china has on the world

Canature's production process-coconut shells can absorb unclean things in water

South (warmer) eat rice North (is colder) eat flour coz the river seperate the 2 places then is habit

2 things we find interesting

Ppl are allowed to smoked in the store

Ppl recognise our sch

1 Thing we wanna know more abt

production cost of the machinery at canature

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Things we found interesting:

Lawrence Wong was in the army with TS, his daughter was in Nanyang, TS was in track and field and he snuck into Nanyang before

Things we learnt:

Although Capitaland is very big in Singapore, it is not as big in china.

The processed water at Canature feels different than normal water when washing with soap. We also learnt the process of making the filters and purifying dirty water.

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3 things that were interesting:

meeting the CEO of CapitaLand shanghai and hearing he’s interesting experiences

the robots and machinery in 开能环保 were so cool to watch

the whole experience understanding how we get clean and healthy water is  also interesting

2 things that we learnt:

Grades don’t matter that much and you should take risks in life as stated by the CEO of CapitaLand

Clean and healthy water is precious and the process of making and cleansing water is crucial for us to live.

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Day 1- We felt very astonished by the way china works and the beautiful scenery along the way. We were happy and grateful that we had the opportunity to go on this trip to China and are excited to explore more!

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3 things we learnt

more about capitaland

china’s economical stuff

how to they use water technology to get clean water

2 things we found interesting

how soft water feels like

how too much clean water can be bad for you

1 thing we want to find out more about

the in depth process of how the water filtering company was built

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Upon arriving in China, we felt excited.

The food was great and tasty.

the hotel was very cozy and neat but the toilet didn't have lock.

Overall, we had a great first impression of China

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emotions:

overwhelmed

slightly drained

tired

don’t recommend bookstore cos not many ppl read?

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we found that the bookstore was decorated very nicely and would go back there if we were china citizens. it can be seen that the gov is rlly trying to promote reading

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3 things we learnt

1. how to make xiaolongbao

2. the culture in shanghai

3. the history of the area

2 things we find interesting

1. yuyuan stories

2. alumni personal experiences

1 thing i want to learn more about

1. how to make better xiaolongbao

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Although learning how to make xiao long bao was a challenge, it was a fun and interesting experience and the xiao long bao was Delicious. We also bought a lot of things from various places and meeting our alumni was such a fun experience because we got to hear their life experiences and also had a lot of fun talking to them. it was such a slay day ~

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3 things we learnt

We learnt to make XLB

we learnt that diff shops in china can sell the same products at v diff pricez

we learnt more abt how ppl live in ancient china thru the yu yuan 讲解

2 things we find interesting

Even w a 15 yr gap some of the alumni's still have the same teacher who are still teaching today

ancient chinese ppl have v specific criteria to judge the rocks

1 thing we wanna know more abt

The shop keepers are in the same street yet why do they still mostly sell the same souvenirs?

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3 things we learnt

1. the heritage of yu garden

2. learnt how to make xlb

3. grades are important but we should enjoy the friendships and experiences in nanyang (during alumni dinner)

2 things we enjoyed

1. making xlb

2. popmart, shopping!

1 thing we want to know more about

1. the culture and history of the traditional clothing in china (cus we saw a lot of people wearing the traditional clothing in yu garden)

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3things we learnt

1. how to make xiaolongbao

2. how to bargaon

3. about the alumni

2 interesting stuff

1. the backstories of the alumni and how they came to shanghai

2. the sceneries

1 thing we wish we knew

1. how to bargain better and to look around the place more to find better prices

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2 things we found interesting:

the background of 豫园

the design of 新天地

1 question we have:

how are these areas designed such that they are accessible for people to walk around in?

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3 things we learnt:

the “山” prevents bad spirits from entering

the  yuyuan was built to 孝顺 his 父母

how to make xiaolongbao

2 things we find interesting:

the different types of rocks and their value

history and background of yuyuan

1 things we want to find out:

the impact of tourism on the prices of goods in the area

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3 things we learnt

how to make xlb

more about our alumni and nygh history

xlb history

2 things we find interesting

how to make xlb

chinese culture

1 thing i want to know more about

chinese history

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3 things we learn

1. culture in shanghai

2. different types of rocks

3. different types of artworks

2 things we found interesting

1. the streets of tianzifang

2. the different rocks

1 think we want to learn more about

1. the rocks

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3 things we learnt

There is a wall along the city parameters and the 城门closes at night (ancient china)

china took up 60% of gdp during song dynasty

Composition and usage of diff rocks and crystals2

2 things we find interesting

Children can make good art

the woman working 10 yrs at tiam zi fang

1 thing we wanna know

How they got all the crystals from

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The art museum were fantastic and beautiful to look at. We also enjoyed spending money at the different malls. The geography museum was also interesting as we saw many different rocks that we didn’t know existed.

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3 things we learnt:

we learnt how tomanage time wisely

we learnt about different art pieces and styles

we learnt about how different rocks and crystals are formed

2 things we found interesting:

natural glass

the Chinese emperor who was very good at writing

1 thing we want to know more:

struggles of being a vendor in 田子坊

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group 5 (ruay ning carrying her group once again)

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group 5 (ruay ning carrying her group once again)

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3 things we (i) learnt:

what luster is

the background of the world expo

the formation of fossils

2 things we (i) found interesting:

the big periodic table

the big slopes all around the art museum

1 thing we (i) want to know more about:

why was it so hot today?

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3 things we learnt:

Some of the shop brands at 田子坊 have a long history but the physical shop has a short history

Origins of the rocks and minerals

History of how the artist drew the animated art of the cityscape

2 things we found interesting:

Alleyway of 田子坊

There is a periodic table with real examples of the elements in the museum

1 thing we wish we knew:

Take note of landmarks so that we can navigate better around 田子坊

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3 things we learnt:

History of 清明上河图

Purposes of some rocks eg. The rock that looked like grass is growing on it is a very good material used in radars and china doesn't wanna sell it to the us even tho the us wants to buy it.

Life stories of the store owners in 田子坊

2 thing we enjoyed:

Shopping

Popmart

1 thing we want to know more about:

How the original 清明上河图 looks like

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Visiting the art museum today was fantastic and cool as the paintings and the visual wall were interesting. 田子坊 was a meaningful experience as we not only had fun eating and shopping, but we also tried interviewing someone from a jewelry shop and terribly failed as the shops owner wasn’t in a very good mood ☹️. Lastly, the geography museum was cool to see as we saw many different rocks that we didn’t know existed.

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3 things we learnt:

the students phones are confiscated until friday night

the school culture

bio stuff in chinese

2 things we found interesting:

there can be up to 5 people in 1 form

they have so many food options in the canteen

1 thing we want to find out more about:

what the students think of the school

if we were to host exchange students in nygh we would want to make them learn 1917 and bring them to the grass patch and library

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3 things we learned:

1. school’s culture and history

2. how lessons are conducted in china

3. students attitude in class

2 things we enjoyed:

1. interacting with the students/buddies

2. learning more abt their school and sharing with them stuff about our school

1 thing we want to know more about:

1. how 高考 works

if we were to host exchange students to ny, we would show them the new building (spr), show them 1917 and let them join in to some lessons

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3 things we learnt:

We learnt about the school's school facilities

Experiences of students living in the dorm in school

Curriculum and subjects that students take

2 things we found interesting:

School's design and architecture

School's technology is very advanced especially the contactless payment machines

1 thing we wish we knew:

We wish we got more background information on our buddies

If we were the host exchange students, we would bring them to the backyard cafe and make sure that there is sufficient time to bond with their buddies( eg. Eat with their buddies)

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3 things we learnt

schs here are vv strict

We learnt how to write the old chinese characters

We learnt some chinese dance moves lol

2 Things we find interesting

Canteen paying system🤩🤩

Board in classrooms are touch screens teacher just writes on these screens (they use a lotta tech in the sch)

1 thing we wanna know more abt

The chinese academic syllabus (like the geog stuff they are learning are our sec 1 stuff lol)

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Starting off the day nervously, we didn’t know what to expect from Shanghai Jinyuan School. We think that it was a very fruitful and meaningful experience because we got to learn and understand the cultures of the students here in China. The school was definitely huge and also had many facilities that is very high tech such as the interactive and touch screen whiteboard ( which nanyang should totally have ). The food options there were also jaw-dropping as there is so much variety of food that we really wanted to try ( nanyang should also try! ). The best part was meeting our buddies as we got to experience how their lessons are and also got to understand their school in dept through the videos they show. Overall, this was an amazing and interesting experience that allowed us to open up to many more people and get to know the different schools around the world.

In the evening, we went to the mall to shop around. As it was our last shopping trip in ShangHai, we were abit dreadful to end our spree. We bought a lot of stuff and tried the cream puff, also bonding with our group.

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3 things we learnt:

We learnt how to dance with the fans

We learnt calligraphy

We learnt that everyone takes their studies very seriously

2 things we found interesting:

the toilets in the school

the technology (eg. the way they pay for food)

1 thing we want to know more about:

how long they stay in the dorms and when they go home