Itinerary

Trip Summary


I plan to travel from South to North though Eastern Asia. Starting in Singapore, home to one of the largest ports in the world and commercial center for the region, I will then move to Malaysia with the dense capital of Kuala Lumpur. From Malaysia, I will move north onto Thailand eventually getting to its bustling capital of Bangkok. After exploring cities and site of Northern Thailand, I will be on my way to Hong Kong, one of the most densely populated cities on earth. After Honk Kong, I will move North through China to Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai who’s combined population is over 60 million. From Shanghai I will fly to Japan where I will finish the rest of the journey. In Japan I will start in the south western Corner in Fukuoka, then move to the ancient capital city Kyoto, and finally spend my last stay in vibrant Tokyo.





June 1st - >>Depart >> Los Angeles, CA.

>>Arrive >> Singapore (+ 1 day)

June 2nd – 6th SINGAPORE

Study/Explore Singapore

Visit National University of Singapore (NUS)

High Rises, Transit system, and Urban Design



June 7th >>Depart>> Singapore

>>Arrive >> Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Arrive in the Morning / mid day

Get Local Map/ Tour / Guide - PETRONAS Towers



June 8th >>Depart>> Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

---Over Night Train -----

June 9th >>Arrive >> Phuket, Thailand

Boat Trip to islands

Surfing/Hiking



June 14th >>Depart>> Phuket, Thailand

---Over Night Train----

June 15th >>Arrive>> Bangkok, Thailand



June 15th-17th BANGKOK

Study/Explore Bangkok

Meet up with the International University in Thailand, School of Architecture



June 18th >>Depart>> Bangkok, Thailand

>>Arrive>> Angkor, Cambodia to see the ancient temples in Angkor



June 18th-20th Angkor, Cambodia Study/Exploring Ancient Ruins of Angkor Wat (WH*)



June 21th >>Depart>> Angkor, Cambodia

---Over Night Train----

June 22nd >>Arrive>> Chiang Mai, Thailand



June 22nd -27th CHIANG MAI

Study/Explore Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Northern Cultural Center



June 27th >>Depart>> Chiang Mai, Thailand

---Over Night Train----

June 28th >>Arrive>> Bangkok, Thailand



June 28th -30th BANGKOK

Re-acquaint myself with Bangkok,

Say Farwell to Southeast Asia



July 1st >>Depart>> Bangkok, Thailand

>>Arrive>> Hong Kong



July 1st-7th HONG KONG

Study / Explore Hong Kong

Make contact with The University of Hong Kong – Department of Architecture

Guangzhou, China (30 mins outside HK) Pearl River Tower by SOM

Horizantal Skyscraper - Steven Hull Architects



July 7 >>Depart>> Hong Kong

---Over Night Train-----

July 8th >>Arrive>> Shanghai, China



July 9th meet up with Irma and Cal Poly Students in Shanghai en route to Suzhou

July 9th -13th SUZHOU

Travel with Cal Poly group on excursion and tours

Suzhou Gardens (WH*), “Venice of the East”



July 13th >>Depart>> Shanghai, China

---Over Night Train ----

July 14th >>Arrive>> Beijing , China

July 14th -18th BEIJING

Tour and Explore Beijing (Meet with Cal Poly Students in studio at NCUT)

Tia’namem square, Forbidden City (WH*) Great Wall



**Meet up with Family Members and Begin 12 day Guided Trip with Viking Cruises**



July 19th >>Depart>> Beijing, China

>>Arrive>> Xian (WH*)

Terra Cotta Warriors



July 20th >>Depart>> Xian, China

>>Arrive>> Chongqing ,China (Board Cruise ship)

July 20th-24th

Cruise up Yangtze River En Route to Shanghai

Three Gorges Damn



July 24-28th SHANGHAI

Tour and Explore Shanghai

World Trade Center

WORLD EXPO 2010



July 28th >>Depart>> Shanghai, China

>>Arrive>> Fukuoka, Japan

Explore and Enjoy Fukuoka



July 29th >>Depart>> Fukuoka, Japan

>>Arrive>> Kyoto, Japan



July 29th -31st KYOTO

Explore Kyoto (WH*)

Find travel Guide to see Teahouses, Garden and Landmark Buildings

Kyoto Institute of Technology, Department of Architecture,



August 1st >>Depart>> Kyoto, Japan

>>Arrive>> Tokyo, Japan



August 1nd -8th TOKYO

Explore/Study Tokyo

Go to University of Tokyo – Department of Architecture



August 9th >>Depart>> Tokyo

>>Arrive>> LAX