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