Cultural Exchange program
Myanmar
Fee
HK$8,500
Quota
12
Date (5Days 4Nights)
11 Oct,2015 - 15 Oct,2015
Details of the Program
In 2011, Economy of Myanmar is officially has opened up. Challenges and opportunities are way ahead, and it takes Myanmar future leaders to be well prepared for such change.
Imagine Myanmar 2015 is a flagship program by UNlimited Institute, bringing you to have a sneak peek of the latest development of Myanmar, from regional affairs to innovation, from culture to future.
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Location
Yangon, Myanmar
Application Deadline: 11th SEP
Highlights
Myanmar, as one of the fastest growing ASEAN member states, enters the final stage of ASEAN Economic Community Integration this year. Along with the progressive initiative of Belt and Road of China, we will meet insiders of Myanmar governmental departments and related civil societies for first hands update of opportunities and challenges ahead.
Myanmar is country of cultural complex, with 135 distinct ethnic groups. Such diversity hybrids a rich context of cuisine, traditions and humanity. Come along with UNi to local markets, historical spots, and communities to understand the nation.
Myanmar, as one of the fastest growing ASEAN member states, enters the final stage of ASEAN Economic Community Integration this year. Along with the progressive initiative of Belt and Road of China, we will meet insiders of Myanmar governmental departments and related civil societies for first hands update of opportunities and challenges ahead.
Myanmar, as one of the fastest growing ASEAN member states, enters the final stage of ASEAN Economic Community Integration this year. Along with the progressive initiative of Belt and Road of China, we will meet insiders of Myanmar governmental departments and related civil societies for first hands update of opportunities and challenges ahead.
Itinerary
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Gather in Hong Kong International Airport
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Enter the Shwedagon Pagoda, soak in the religious culture
Day 1
Hong Kong to Yangon
Day 2
Yangon
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Seminar in Yangon University, on the issue “History, Innovation and cultural development”
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Campus tour in Yangon University
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Cultural Night in Yangon University, get a first touch of Myanmar culture with elite students
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Sharing session in Phan Dee Yar(Myanmar Incubation Hub), hosted by Myanmar Young Entrepreneur Association, on theme “From Isolation to Vibrancy of technology innovation”
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Visit to Project Hub Yangon(Myanmar Co-working space), a glimpse at the breeding ground of entrepreneurs and startups
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City Life in China Town, taste a culturally mixed vibrancy in city
Day 3
Yangon
Day 4
Yangon
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Visit to Myanmar National Museum, have a time travel back to colonial age of Myanmar
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Dialogue with Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies, on the issue “Impact of Belt and Road of China on Myanmar’s future”
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Take a ride in Circular Railway in Yangon Town, a time escape from hectic to tranquility.
Day 5
Yangon to Hong Kong
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City Travel in Yangon town (Suggested Sule Market), capture the last moment
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Departure for Hong Kong International Airport
Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation
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Hotel
3
2
Hotel
Burmese lunchbox in Yangon University
On Flight
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5
Hotel
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Hotel
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Burmese cuisine in Central
Chinatown
Burmese cuisine in Yangon University
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Hotel Windsor
On Flight
Price Terms
Includes :
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Round-trip Air Tickets (From Hong Kong to Yangon, and from Yangon back to Hong Kong)
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Accommodation in Yangon City
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Local Transportation
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Group Travel Insurance#
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Above Appointed by Action Holiday (License No.: 353091)
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Breakfast, and depending on itinerary, some meals are included, either lunch or dinner or sometimes both
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Local translators and coordinators
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Team T-Shirt
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Visa
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Elementary costs for program manager(s)
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Activities included in the itinerary
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All entrance fees and tour guides to cultural and historical spots
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UNi administration and local long-term research and development
Excludes :
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Individual Universal Travel Insurance#
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Meals in free time and personal expense
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Activities not included in the itinerary
This program is co-organized with a Hong Kong licensed travel agency, Action Travel Services Ltd (License No.: 353091). Your rights are protected under the regulations set by Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong.
#The group travel insurance, appointed by Action Holiday (License No.: 353091), is included in the fee and only covers the activities listed in the itinerary but excludes other personal injuries and accidents during transportation by Tuk-tuk and during free time. In order to protect your rights, you are required to obtain your own universal or “all-inclusive” travel insurance with adequate medical cover if you wish to join the program. A copy of your insurance with emergency contact has to be provided to UNi no less than 1 week before departure. Failure to provide this information can, and has, resulted in participants being unable to continue on program and no refunds will be offered.
All photographies and videos shown may not be actual representations of the program(s), the activites may vary according to dates, program length and locations.
Program Poster
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