Since its official inception in 2005, CELAP has pushed forward the training of site visits by using its geological advantage. By moving classroom into the forefront of reform and opening-up, CELAP participants could interact lively with local officials and entrepreneurs, who act as teachers during the training. 

　　CELAP’s on-the-spot training transforms economic and social development experiences into unique teaching resources by moving classrooms outside of campus and turning reform practitioners into teachers. Firstly, a network of site visits has taken shape in Shanghai and Yangtze River Delta. Secondly, site visits focus on the new experiences, new theories and new endeavor in reform and opening-up and the construction of socialist with Chinese characteristics. Thirdly, sites visits emphasize practice and interaction between participants and lecturers. Fourthly, a win-win mechanism has been established between CELAP and local governments.