Conference Tour
Note: The places are limited, and the registration for taking part in one of the four proposed excursions will be made via the mobile app, on the spot from the 9th of May on first come first served bases.
Half-Day City Tour on 10 May
Shenzhen Customs AEO Advanced Certification Training Base
1. Shanghai Customs AEO Advanced Certification Training Base
Established in 2019, the AEO training base covers an area of 600 square meters and provides real-life training for AEO certification and enterprise compliance management. The training has been conducted 180 times for AEO customs officers and has benefited trainees from over 300 enterprises. Additionally, Customs representatives from Serbia, Belarus, Türkiye, Hungary, Greece, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Thailand, Turkmenistan as well as a representative from the WCO Secretariat have visited the site in person and have spoken highly of its training functions.
Currently, the Base is undergoing an upgrade and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. The upgraded facility will cover an area of 2,900 square meters and will feature 12 functional areas, including a workshop for international mutual recognition capacity building, a demonstration area for AEO achievements, and an interactive area for enterprise self-service evaluation. Additionally, real-time AEO online negotiations with foreign customs administrations, certification live broadcasts, capacity building, and other functions that facilitate international exchanges will be available.
Due to capacity limits, we need to divide the group into 3 itineraries, each accommodating 20 people and lasting 40 minutes.
Departing from the venue (SZCEC), boarding location TBD, we'll head to the base (a 50-minute drive, with the first group departing from 14:00-14:50; the second group from 14:20-15:10; and the third group from 14:40-15:30).
| Itinerary 1.1 |
| 14:50 | The first group of guests arrive at the front gate of the base and disembark from the bus. |
| 14:50 to 15:00 | First floor: introduction to AEO programs across the world, basic information on AEO mutual recognition, and Shenzhen AEO cases. |
| 15:00 to 15:10 | Introduction to Section A of the live teaching area on the second floor (10 minutes), including safety entry, personnel security, information security, internal control standards, financial condition standards, and compliance standards. |
| 15:10 to 15:20 | Introduction to Section B of the live teaching area (10 minutes), covering premises security, cargo security, container security, transport vehicle security, and crisis management. |
| 15:20 to 15:30 | Group photo session at the background wall on the first floor, with allocated time for restroom breaks. |
| 15:30 to 16:20 | The first group of guests will head back to the their respective hotels. |
| Itinerary 1.2 |
| 15:10 |
The second group of guests arrive at the front gate of the base and disembark from the bus. |
| 15:10 to 15:20 | First floor: introduction to AEO programs across the world, basic information on AEO mutual recognition, and Shenzhen AEO cases. |
| 15:20 to 15:30 | Introduction to Section A of the live teaching area on the second floor (10 minutes), including safety entry, personnel security, information security, internal control standards, financial condition standards, and compliance standards. |
| 15:30 to 15:40 |
Introduction to Section B of the live teaching area (10 minutes), covering premises security, cargo security, container security, transport vehicle security, and crisis management. |
| 15:40 to 15:50 | Group photo session at the background wall on the first floor, with allocated time for restroom breaks. |
| 15:50 to 16:40 | The second group of guests will head back to the their respective hotels. |
| Itinerary 1.3 |
| 15:30 | The third group of guests arrive at the front gate of the base and disembark from the bus. |
| 15:30 to 15:40 | First floor: introduction to AEO programs across the world, basic information on AEO mutual recognition, and Shenzhen AEO cases |
| 15:40 to 15:50 | Introduction to Section A of the live teaching area on the second floor (10 minutes), including safety entry, personnel security, information security, internal control standards, financial condition standards, and compliance standards. |
| 15:50 to 16:00 | Introduction to Section B of the live teaching area (10 minutes), covering premises security, cargo security, container security, transport vehicle security, and crisis management. |
| 16:00 to 16:10 | Group photo session at the background wall on the first floor, with allocated time for restroom breaks. |
2. Gankeng Hakka Town
Dubbed “Little Lijiang,” Gankeng Hakka Town is a small ancient village that was once home to the Yao people. It later became a gathering place for Hakka people. Many years ago, Gankeng was still a shabby Hakka town with dilapidated buildings everywhere, readily flooded after the shortest of storms. Later it was rebuilt into Gankeng Hakka Town of today, preserving the original Hakka buildings, such as Tulou and Hakka walled villages and Hakka culture. Walking among the traditional Hakka buildings with hundreds of years of history and their ancient mottled walls may give you an illusion of traveling back in time, a great retreat from the steel and cement of today’s buildings.
The tour is dedicated to showcasing the rich tapestry of traditional Chinese culture to visitors through a variety of immersive experiences, interactions, and observations. The ride takes 45 minutes after departure from the SZCEC (boarding location TBD) at 14:00 on May 10, 2024.
| Itinerary 2 |
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15:00 to 15:05 |
Visit Twenty-Four Histories Academy You can purchase all the collections of the Twenty-Four Histories Academy from here, totaling over thirty thousand volumes. It represents the garden-style bookstore within the academy, characterized by glass walls and antique wooden furniture, creating a spacious and airy environment that perfectly complements the aesthetic of ancient academies. Here, you can immerse yourself in reading, experiencing a sense of unity between heaven and humanity. |
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15:05 to 15:10 |
Visit the Documentation Tower As you climb the steps, the Documentation Building emerges, a 300-year-old architectural masterpiece primarily constructed from wood. Inside, you'll find a meticulously designed water circulation system, seamlessly integrating rockeries, waterways, courtyards, and ponds into its ancient structure. More than just providing practical benefits like fire and water resistance, the building embodies a harmonious blend of natural landscapes and human living spaces, connecting the indoors with the outdoors. This showcases the Documentation Building's central position within the architectural ensemble of the academy's Eastern garden, as well as its vital role as a repository for essential cultural assets such as historical documents. |
| 15:10 to 15:15 | Visit the Xiyuan Yaji |
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15:15 to 15:20 |
Visit the Dongpo Bookstore |
| 15:20 to 15:25 | Visit the Du Fu Bookstore |
| 15:25 to 15:30 | Visit the Lanting Bookstore |
| 15:30 to 15:35 | Visit the Yueyang Tower |
| 15:35 to 15:40 | Visit the Ruihe Tower |
| 15:40 to 15:45 |
Visit the Mingyue Tower |
| 15:45 to 15:50 | Visit the Xiaoliangmao Tea Shop |
| 15:50 to 16:00 |
Visit the Huaxi Mountain House. The Huaxi Mountain House is planned and designed based on the tea ceremonies of the Song Dynasty. It is an independent pavilion-style building, featuring an ancient-style tea cellar, a private pavilion tea room, and an elegant gathering space. With the capacity to accommodate up to 300 people for tea tasting, dining, and cultural gatherings, it is one of the most perfect humanistic gathering spaces in the country. |
| 16:00 | Guests will board the bus to their respective hotels. |
3. Lianhua Hill Park
Located in the northern part of downtown Shenzhen, Lianhua Hill is not at all steep, reaching an elevation of only 106 meters. Lianhua Hill Park, which covers an area of 194 hectares, opened in June 1997. It is among the city's most visited parks and several signature events, including the annual Shenzhen Bougainvillea Show and the Lianhua Hill Glades Music Festival, take place in the park every year. Atop the hill is a statue of Deng Xiaoping, the late Chinese leader who oversaw the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone in 1980. While taking a stroll on the 4,000-square-meter square on the mountain top, travelers can revel in the regal views of the modern architecture below. The park also boasts lawns with a total area of 200,000 square meters and a manmade lake.
| Itinerary 3 |
| 14:00 |
Meet at the SZCEC (boarding location TBD) to board the bus. |
| 14:05 to 14:20 | Depart for Lianhua Hill Park (South Gate). |
| 14:20 to 14:40 | Arrive at the square atop Lianhua Hill Park. |
| 14:40 to 15:10 | Guests explore the Peak Square of Lianhua Hill Park and the bronze statue of Deng Xiaoping. |
| 15:10 | Guests will board the bus and return to their respective hotels. |
4. Free Sky (an observation deck) of Shenzhen's Ping An International Finance Centre
Free Sky (an observation deck) of Shenzhen's Ping An International Finance Centre, nestled on the 116th floor, seamlessly combines sightseeing, technology, humanities, art, and social experiences. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the cityscape, making it the ultimate destination for trendsetting tourists seeking a blend of innovation and culture in Shenzhen.
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| 14:00 | Gather at the SZCEC (boarding location TBD) to board the bus. |
| 14:10 to 14:20 | Head to Ping An International Finance Centre (main entrance). |
| 14:30 to 15:00 | Experience with the Ultimate Helicopter, Light and Shadow Tunnel, Tower Model, Mirror Maze, Immersive Theater, Elevator Tunnel. |
| 15:00 to 15:40 | Admire and take photos of panoramic views, glass observation deck, east/west/south/north landscapes, VIP screen group photos. |
| 15:40 | Guests will board the bus and return to their respective hotels. |
5. Introduction to Shenzhen Bay Intelligence Center(SIC) featuring the Super Headquarters International Reception Room
SIC, a debut project of the Shenzhen Bay Super HeadquartersBase, spans a total construction area of about 600,000 square meters and rises 358 meters high, ranking 8th among buildings. With a 78 above-ground and 4 below-ground levels, this landmark vertical complex houses a mix of facilities including a shopping center, Super A office, SIC65 Residence, a hotel, and a reception room. Designed for seamless business operations, it allows quick transitions between different scenarios within 5 minutes. Underground floors 3-4 serve as parking lots, while floor 2 underground to floor 5aboveroundare Rail In the Shopping Center. The Super A office area occupies floors 6-42, followed by the SIC65 Residence on floors 44-65. Shangri-LaHotel occupies floors 66-78, and the Super Headquarters International Reception Room (an observation deck) spans floors 78-80.
The Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base stands as a prime example of the pinnacle of the global economic industrial chain, serving as a central hub for Shenzhen's journey towards becoming a world-class city. It proudly boasts as the city's most magnificent headquarters base. The establishment of the Super Headquarters International ReceptionRoom aims to showcase the remarkable progress achieved in constructing a pilot demonstration zone for socialism with Chinese characteristics and a model city within the great modern socialist nation. Nestled within the SIC Super Headquarters Center, the reception room is situated atop a towering 360-meter structure, symbolizing the first large-scale TOD complex of the Shenzhen Bay Super HeadquartersBase. It also hosts the highest 360-degree panoramic public outdoor observation platform in Shenzhen, offering a breathtaking view of the city's skyline, encompassing 360 degrees horizontally and 180 degrees vertically.
The reception room, totaling 2,700 square meters in area, consists of a skyscape city sightseeing terrace on the 80thfloor, super headquarters international lounge on the 79th floor, reception hall onthe78th floor, as well as a 360-degree tour gallery and 3 cantilevered terraces. Undertaking the city’s sixth facade special action plan, allows people a bird’s-eye view of the city and the colorful and unique sixth facade of the city. With three major themes of public, open and experience, it embodies the pioneering and exemplary practice of urban development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The high-speed shuttle ladder leads the reception room directly to the 78th floor, where the comprehensive reception area is located, through which the 79th-floor international lounge and the 80th-floor skyscape are also accessible.
While offering a 540-degree panoramic view of Shenzhen from a high altitude, it witnesses the city’s endeavor to lead urban development in the Greater Bay Area and create distinctive urban experiences. It showcases the vitality of Shenzhen Special economic zone, the grandeur of its reform and opening up, and the bright prospects of socialism with Chinese characteristics to the world.
| Itinerary 5 | |
| 14:00 | Departure from the SZCEC |
| 14:25 | Arrival at Shenzhen Bay Intelligence Center |
| 14:30 | Take the shuttle elevator from the 1st floor lobby to the front hall of the 78th floor Super Headquarters International Reception Room, then proceed to the Eye of the Bay on the 78th floor, where the planning of the Super Headquarters will be introduced. |
| 14:45 | Walk from the 78th floor to the Sky Edge(an observation deck) on the 80th floor, where an overview of Shenzhen will be provided. Then, walk back down from the 80th floor to the 78th floor, and take the elevator to the 1st floor. |
| 15:00 | Guests will board the bus and return to their respective hotels. |