- Begin your journey to Beijing Board your flight to Beijing, China. Upon arrival, meet your tour director and check into your hotel
China Highlights
Travel to China on an immersive educational tour to learn about the history and culture of one of the world’s most ancient civilizations. Students will explore the remarkable Forbidden Palace and walk along the Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world. See the life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi’an, visit a panda research centre in…
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China Highlights
Travel to China on an immersive educational tour to learn about the history and culture of one of the world’s most ancient civilizations. Students will explore the remarkable Forbidden Palace and walk along the Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world. See the life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi’an, visit a panda research centre in…
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Destinations
BeijingXi'anChengduShanghai
Your Adventure
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Beijing guided sightseeing tour
Tiananmen Square visit, Forbidden City visit, Temple of Heaven visit
Explore the landmark sights of ancient and modern China with a licensed local guide. Covering the area of 90 football fields, Tiananmen Square can hold over 300,000 people and has always been the site for public proclamations and demonstrations. It has been China’s historic heart of celebration and also turbulence for almost a century. The gate at the southern end of the square marks the old city walls, not removed until 1958. See the nerve center of modern China in the adjoining People's Hall, the legislative building, where each of the 32 reception rooms is lavishly decorated in the style of a different province or city. In the main hall, 500 light bulbs illuminate the enormous red star on the ceiling. Move into ancient China in the Forbidden City, the formidable 9,000-room palace complex -- protected by a 170ft.-wide moat -- that housed China's emperors from 1421 until 1923. - Tai Chi exercise Discover the history of the Chinese martial art, Tai Chi. Learn the moves from an experienced instructor, then practice what you've been taught.
- Peking duck dinner
- Kung fu show The Legend of Kung Fu Show is a mix of traditional martial arts and modern theatre. Presenting stunning Kung Fu skills, exquisite ballet and music, this fusion of modern dance with Chinese traditional martial arts makes this performance one of the most loved Kung Fu shows in China
- Great Wall of China visit The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, it winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 21,196 kilometers (13,170 miles) from east to west of China. With a history of about 2,700 years, some of the Great Wall sections are now in ruins or have disappeared. However, the Great Wall of China is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
- Ming Tombs visit An emperor with a home as elaborate as the Imperial Palace needs an equally elaborate final resting place, and the Ming Tombs fit the bill quite nicely. Overseen by the same emperor, Yongle, who constructed the Forbidden City, the Ming Tombs are an enormous complex of pavilions, gardens, hallways, and tombs designed to provide everything an emperor, empress, or favored concubine would need in the afterlife. Check out the Avenue of Stone Animals, where a dozen pairs of carved animals, some dating back to the 1400s, and half a dozen pairs of carved officials and soldiers wait to escort their leaders to heaven.
- Acrobatic show Forget Cirque de Soleil - Beijing's Acrobatic Troupe has been performing for more than 50 years, and their combination of superb acrobatics, juggling, magic, and more has made them the world's best acrobatic ensemble.
- Bullet train to Xi'an We will travel via China's famous bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an.
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Xi'ian guided sightseeing tour
Ancient City Wall, Greater Wild Goose Pagoda visit
The modern capital of Shaanxi, Xi’an served as capital to 11 dynasties over a period of 4,000 years, including the powerful Tang Dynasty, which marked the city’s peak. With a rich history and stunning location, the Qinling Mountains to the south and the Weihe River to the north, Xi’an is one of the most popular destinations in China. - Terracotta Warriors Museum visit Uncover the history from the Qin Dynasty, with the Terracotta Army. First discovered in 1974, these 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors were formed and buried with the first emperor of China in 210–209 BCE, with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife. This remarkable discovery is still considered one of the biggest in archeological history.
- Tang Dynasty singing and dancing show Uncover the history from the Qin Dynasty, with the Terracotta Army. First discovered in 1974, these 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors were formed and buried with the first emperor of China in 210–209 BCE, with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife. This remarkable discovery is still considered one of the biggest in archeological history.
- Travel by high-speed train to Chengdu
- Chengdu city walk Explore the incredible maze of Chengdu Kuanzhai Xiangzi alleys. Literally translated into "broad and narrow alleys", Kuaizhai Alleyways is a lively, historical section of Chengdu that is lined with stalls of knickknacks and hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
- Panda research base visit In this vast research complex, which includes a veterinary lab, a park, a panda habitat, and a zoo, you will have one of the best opportunities to see Giant Pandas.
- Huanglongxi ancient town excursion Afterwards continue to Huang Long Xi Old Town, an ancient town with a history of more than 1,700 years. It is greatly admired by visitors for its beautiful natural scenery and ancient Chinese culture
- Fly to Shanghai
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Shanghai guided sightseeing tour
Yu Yuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple visit, Silk factory visit, Bund, Tian Zi Fang visit
Shanghai combines European elegance with Asian flair, transforming its colonial history with a unique modern outlook. See the highlights with a local licensed guide. Surrounded by a busy bazaar, the Yu Yuan Garden offers an amazingly peaceful escape into a sixteenth-century garden with fountains, bridges, and tile dragons undulating along the walls. More peace reigns at the temple of the Jade Buddha, where two exquisitely carved Buddha statues, each carved from a single piece of jade, keep watch over a community of monks. - Huangpu River cruise
Extension to Hong Kong
- Travel to Hong Kong Bid farewell to China as you embark on your journey home, or, if you’ve opted for a tour extension, set off for an exciting adventure in Hong Kong!
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Hong Kong guided sightseeing tour
Star Ferry ride across Victoria Harbour, Kowloon, Victoria Peak, Tai Po Man Mo Temple visit, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market
Shopping, shopping, shopping. Hong Kong's history as Britain's Asian economic centre means that the city has always buzzed with sellers and buyers. Get a taste of the action at Stanley Market, where clothing and souvenirs are offered, and Kowloon, a district jam-packed with shops, restaurants, and apartment buildings that offers an amazing view across the harbour to the islands of Hong Kong. Take a spiritual break at the Tai Po Man Mo Temple. Named after the Taoist gods of literature ("Man") and martial arts ("Mo"), the small 150-year-old temple is noted for the coils of incense that hang from the ceiling, perfuming the entire building. Find even more sanctuary, and a better view, on Victoria Peak, once the enclave of wealthy Westerners and now a refreshing break from the energetic pace of the city below.
