The delegation arrived at Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and embarked on their travel through Germany, Austria and France. After visiting the economic hub of Frankfurt and being allowed insight into a number of current projects, the group proceeded to Freiburg in the Black Forest. Here the delegation received a warm welcome reception by the mayor, followed by the academic part of the itinerary.

In Freiburg the participants spent their mornings attending various lectures at the University of Freiburg held by academics in the field of landscaping. In the afternoons we included excursions which matched the before-heard lectures. When, for example, the delegation had heard about energy efficiency in the morning, the afternoon excursion would take them to the famous low-energy district of Vauban.

When the lectures and excursions concluded, this Chinese delegation took a sight-seeing trip to one of Germany's most renowned architectural masterpieces - Neuschwanstein Castle. Equipped with profound impressions the delegation continued their tour, heading for Eppernay, located in the French Champagne. The group took the opportunity to visit a local champagne manufacturer. Finally, the group arrived in Paris where a two-day cultural programme awaited the participants.