{"id":10375,"date":"2012-11-28T13:30:01","date_gmt":"2012-11-28T13:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress72\/?p=22746"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:22:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:22:32","slug":"beijing-once-in-a-lifetime-428","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/2012\/11\/28\/beijing-once-in-a-lifetime-428\/","title":{"rendered":"Beijing: Once in a lifetime"},"content":{"rendered":"

As teammates Jiyoung, Marc, Violeta , and me produced a winning research paper during the IBCoM Honours Programme participation for company DNV KEMA, we were invited \u2013 as a prize \u2013 to visit an exhibition on Wind Power in Beijing, China this November.\u00a0 In addition we\u2019ve conducted a short research there.<\/p>\n

Arrival<\/b><\/p>\n

When fellow student Violeta and me arrived on Beijing Capital airport, our intercultural communication skills were immediately tested. No taxi driver was able to understand the name and address of our hotel \u2013 written in English. Luckily, airport staff was very helpful and translated these to Chinese characters. It proved to be the beginning of a once in a lifetime experience.<\/p>\n

Sightseeing<\/b><\/p>\n

During the week, many things during sightseeing left a special impression. Among these, the Square of Heavenly Peace and the Forbidden City lying behind the square are perhaps most known. Very pleasantly surprised were we by the Acrobatics show, taking place in Chaoyang Theater \u2013 just across the street from our hotel. The stunts and enduring excitement were dazzling, really. Without any protection, the acrobats performed seemingly life threatening stunts. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The absolute highlight of the trip has been \u2013without a doubt \u2013 our visit to the Mutianyu-part of The Great Wall of China. It\u2019s one of the best preserved parts. The immense design of the Wall and the view from it are enchanting. Knowing that such a large structure continues for thousands of kilometers gives you a good reason to believe you\u2019re climbing one of the seven world wonders.<\/p>\n

China Wind Power exhibition<\/b><\/p>\n

The exhibition has been a useful experience too. Not only was it very interesting to see how a national energy industry organizes itself, but primarily the fact that respondents\u2019 nationality and cultural heritage determined how open they could speak about issues was eye-opening. We mainly asked people about their opinion on the exhibition and DNV KEMA\u2019s booth at the exhibition.<\/p>\n

It has been a magnificent opportunity to have a glance at how business between companies within the energy industry works. The fact that this exhibition took place about 8000 km from Rotterdam in Beijing \u2013 China, only added to the uniqueness of this opportunity.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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At the China Wind Power exhibition in Beijing<\/i><\/sub><\/p>\n

Return to The Netherlands<\/b><\/p>\n

The 10-hour flight back was tiresome, but the jetlag hasn\u2019t really kicked in as I would\u2019ve expected before. I look back at an amazing week, spent in a country characterized by the friendliness and helpfulness of its people, and the majestic structures and beautiful culture. Truly, just once in a lifetime, you maybe win such a prize. LJa<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Jiyoung, Leon, Violeta, and Marc at The Great Wall of China<\/i><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\t

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