1. Pre-departure meeting
China
Pre-departure meeting

2. What to pack
Please wear the TY blue hoodie’s for departure, return flights and at train station for Xian
Be sensible...you will have to carry the bag with you!...toiletries, comfortable, warm clothes and shoes, smart outfits for Irish events
Any required medication ( GP note)
Have change of clothes in carry on hand luggage

3. Departure NB: I will have all tickets, passports!!
Thursday 15th of March:
Depart from the school by coach at 5am for Dublin airport, Terminal 1
Travelling Etihad Airline
Dublin-Abu Dhabi Flight no: EY 42G
Check in from 8:35am
Abu Dhabi-Beijing Flight no: EY 888G
Arrive in Beijing Friday 16th at 8.50am
NB: I will have all tickets, passports!!

4. Arrival
16th of March
Arrive 8.50am (Chinese time) at Beijing Capital Airport
Meet and greet by coach
Transfer to Hotel-Beijing Hongkun Hotel.
In Xian-Tianyou Hotel
Itinerary begins!!…’Going Green’ that night!

5. At the Airport
On check in, please line up in groups with your assigned teacher!
This will make check in easier and quicker!
Ensure you have no liquids ( above 100ml) or sharp items with your carry on luggage
Stay together
Make sure you know the departure gate number. Travel to the gate as a group having met at designated point in terminal 1...be on time!!!

6. On board the flight Please listen to all safety notices
Be mindful and respectful of fellow passengers when chatting, moving around
There will be a hot meal and snack on both flights. Drinks are complimentary
In-flight entertainment at back of each seat...enjoy!
Drink loads of water. Don’t eat too much junk

7. Room allocations Room mates confirmed-twin rooms!
You must read emergency instructions at back of room door.
Lock doors at night time-safety catch
Be respectful of all hotel guests
Limited noise when moving around the hotel

8. Behaviour Follow all rules as agreed to by yourself and parents
NO Alcohol at Irish events/on flight
Remember Chinese culture is very different in many aspects to our own.
Be very respectful to all elders....Chinese teachers, dignitaries etc...
Watch your language
Don’t be giddy!!
At meal times remember to wait to be seated, allow elders to eat first. Try all food! Even if it looks ‘different’...it is manners to do so!...leave some food on your plate as a sign of respect
Remember rules about chopsticks!

9. Self care
Bring what you usually wear/bring to bed...teddy, comforter etc..
Try and follow same bedtime routine as home
Ensure you have all medication for all your needs-note from GP confirming usage
Text/ph parents when settled on arrival at hotel (What’s app)
Keep texts to a minimum...expensive, homesick...distressing for parents!!
Only drink bottled water
Bring snacks/drinking cup for train
Keep hands clean-hand gel
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