Yangjiang and Hailing Island 阳江海陵岛 April 23rd-24th APCAC registered delegates can enjoy Free round-trip transportation, Five Star+ Hotel on the Beach, all meals, sightseeing or Golf or both If you have not registered, please click here to get details of 2017 APCAC 点击此处获取更多APCAC信息 AmCham South China is offering all delegates registered for the 2017 APCAC Asia Pacific Business Summit a totally Free of Charge over-night trip to the ancient Seaside City of Yangjiang and Hailing Island, home of the Silk Road Museum which houses the 800 year old Song Dynasty Shipwreck recovered intact from South China Sea. The ancient city of Yangjiang has been world famous for more than 1,000 years as the City of Knives and Scissors. Hailing island, located in the southwest of Yangjiang City, has always been regarded as one of “Top 10 Beautiful Islands in China”. Its southwest-Zhapo Town, lies Dajiao Bay and south the Shili Silver Beach, on which the Museum of Maritime Silk Road is built, in which the Ancient Ship of Song Dynasty, “South Sea NO.1”, is exhibited. A Chinese cargo ship from the Song Dynasty that was salvaged from the depths of the South China Sea in 2007 has revealed more of its rich cargo to archaeologists. Gold, silver, and copper artifacts are some of the diverse treasures that were found within the South China Sea vessel. The relics can be found at a museum that was built especially for the nautical wreckage.
Nanhai No. 1 (meaning "South China Sea No. 1) “is the earliest, largest and best preserved merchant ship for ocean trade of the sunken ships discovered in the region around China Sea, and also the only sunken maritime Silk Road ship which has been recovered in tact with its full cargo China. Archaeologists have retrieved porcelain products, such as pots, bottles, bowls and plates produced by then famous kilns in places now known as Jiangxi, Fujian and Zhejiang. The fact that some of the artifacts also contain the names of shops and places provides clues on some of the important economic players during the Song Dynasty 800 years ago. Tentative Schedule: April 23rd Ø 08:30 - Transportation to the Beautiful Seaside City of Yangjiang known for its great beaches and seafood Ø Welcoming reception by Mayor of Yangjiang and other officials Ø Lunch hosted by Mayor of Yangjiang Ø Afternoon visits to various developments of Yangjiang Ø Dinner Hosted by Mayor on Hailing Island Ø Overnight stay at the splendid 5+start Crowne Plaza Hotel on Hailing Island April 24th Ø Breakfast Ø Optional visit to the Hailing Island museum where the 800 year old merchant ship is displayed with its cargo intact form 800 years ago Ø Lunch hosted by the Mayor on Hailing and other officials Ø Beach or sightseeing in the afternoon Ø Return to Guangzhou Limited Space Available! Special Thanks to �乇鹈�:
We sincerely invite you to enjoy the fabulous view and renowned history of Yangjiang on April 23rd to 24th. 我们诚挚的邀请您在4月23至24日一起欣赏迷人的阳江风光,品ζ独特的阳江历史。 I will see you there! 期待您的到来! With best regards,
Harley Seyedin President |
More information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Ms. Wing Xian, Ms. Joyce Hu (wxian@amcham-southchina.org) / (jhu@amcham-southchina.org) Tel: (86 20) 8335 1476 Extension 12 / 20 Fax: (86 20) 8332 1642 |
The American Chamber of Commerce in South China, 2017 |