A prosperous town in the thirteenth century, Jiading was rich with trade in cotton and other goods. The literary class produced many imperial examination scholars, who in turn enriched the town with culture in the form of classical gardens, bamboo carving, painting, calligraphy, and poetry. Janny Chyn will lead us through the old town to visit Confucius Temple, the Imperial Examination Museum, and Huilongtan Park. On our way back, we will visit the Malu Grape Research Institute, where we will learn about grape cultivation, taste a variety of grapes, and for an extra cost you may purchase organic grapes (cash only). During this day trip, we will also have a Chinese lunch together.

DATE:

Tuesday, September 3

TIME:

8:45am Registration, 9am to 5pm

MEET:

Baker & Spice at Shanghai Centre

1376 Nanjing Rd. (W), near Xikang Rd. (metro line 2 to West Nanjing Road station)

南京西路1376号上海商城

COST:

RMB 480 (includes transportation, water, entrance fee, lunch, and guided tour)

Please email daytrips@seashanghai.org by August 26. Under Subject type “Imperial Examination Museum” and include your membership number, mobile phone number, and WeChat ID. SEA cancellation policy applies after August 31. The event costs must be paid in cash only. SEA coordinator is Holly Cole, mobile: 156-1817-2337.