This event has been canceled.  Please check back later to see what we'll be doing in 2010.

Please join Dean Qingyun Ma and the Guild for a special tour to Asia.

Over an 11-day period, you will visit major cultural and architecturally significant citiesincluding Beijing, Mongolia, Xi'an, Shanghai and Taipei.  You will experience tours with top experts and insiders.  

A highlight of the trip will be a stop in Ordos, Mongolia where you will witness first-hand the development of the 100 villas.  Ordos 100 is a unique project curated by Ai Wei Wei Studio, which was also responsible for the master plan.  Herzog de Meuron selected the 100 architects who are particpating in this program.  
To learn more about Ordos 100, go to: http://www.ordos100.com/

This trip also ties in with the opening of the USC Shanghai Office as well as an event with the USC American Academy in China (AAC).  The AAC was established as the primary destination for universities throughout the United States and world to study architecture, the arts, and humanities in China.  It is dedicated to the advancement of scholarly exchange and research in these fields.  
To learn more about the AAC, go to: http://arch.usc.edu/Connections/USCAmericanAcademyinChina

The last leg of your journey will coincide with the USC Global Conference in Taipei (Oct. 29-31).  This is an opportunity to connect with alumni, friends and business leaders from the Pacific Rim and beyond to examine the challenges facing us today and explore the potential for change.  Formal presentations, panel discussions and multiple networking venues will provide conference participants with a unique opportunity to engage with the leaders in these fields and explore ideas and solutions.

Please go to http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/specialevents/gc2009/ for more details about the Global Conference.
Note: this activity requires a separate registration and fee, which is not included in the Guild China Trip price.  


Guild Trip highlights include...

Beijing (Oct. 21-22) The Great Wall, Ullens Center for Contemporary Art
Mongolia (Oct. 23-24) Ordos 100, Genghis Khan's Tomb
Xi'an (Oct. 25-26) Terra Cotta Warriors, Jade Valley Winery
Shanghai (Oct. 27-28) The Bund, Urban Planning Museum
Taipei (Oct. 29-31) National Palace Museum, Taipei 101, Dihua Street

and so much more!


The individual trip package cost is $5100.00.  
Price includes accommodations/programs/meals/ground transportation/tips.  
This price does not include the cost for international airfare.

Space is limited.  

To secure your spot, please submit your deposit of $500 and registration form to the Guild Office by Friday, September 18, 2009.


We hope you can be part of this great adventure!

The Guild Office is reachable at arcguild@usc.edu or 213.821.1845.
 
Itinerary - Guild China Trip 2009
Registration Form - Guild China Trip 2009