Welcome to China! Your guide, who is experienced in leading student groups, will meet you in the arrivals hall at the airport. Your group will be transferred to your hotel on our comfortable bus.

Morning:
Start your adventure in Beijing’s heart, Tian’anmen Square — a massive space so big it’s a favorite for many school trips at once! It’s like stepping into a giant postcard.

Next, walk through the grand entrance to the Forbidden City, a place where emperors once ruled. You would see famous palaces but also sneak a peek at secret spots! Imagine exploring the princes’ personal library, checking out cool army tools at the Archery Pavilion, and even seeing the amazing royal collection of clocks and watches!

Afternoon:
Join in with an interesting Chinese architecture technique lesson in a hutong. Explore a great invention of imperial China — the mortise and tenon joint. Uncover the secrets behind why the Forbidden City could stand firm for hundreds of years — with no nails!

Morning:
Get ready for an epic morning! Head to the Temple of Heaven, where ancient emperors connected with heaven through annual rituals. But this isn’t your average history lesson! Watch as locals do their traditional hobbies — from graceful tai chi moves to mind-blowing calligraphy. Your own tai chi master would teach you the basics so you could join in with the fun.

Afternoon:
After soaking up the morning vibes, you are off to the Great Wall! Zip up to the top in a cable car and explore this medieval wonder. Snap some epic pics and enjoy some free time to wander around. And the best part? A thrilling toboggan ride back down!

Evening:
End the day with a mouthwatering Peking duck dinner at a local restaurant. Get ready to taste a time-honored local favorite!

Morning:
Visit The Beijing Asia No. 1 warehouse which employs advanced technologies such as the goods-to-person system, cross-belt sorting system, and AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) systems. Here, you can not only see the Tianlang and Dilang robots but also learn more about JD’s sustainable development initiative, the “Green Flow Plan.”

Afternoon:
Take a bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an in the afternoon.

Morning:
Prepare to be amazed as you travel to the incredible Terracotta Army. This astonishing collection of life-sized clay soldiers and horses was created as a guard for Emperor Qin Shi Huang, a ruler obsessed with eternal life. Imagine thousands of warriors, horses, and chariots frozen in time, a testament to his power and ambition.

Afternoon:
Did you know these warriors were once painted in vibrant colors? Although the hues have faded, their incredible craftsmanship remains. Get ready to unleash your inner artist and create your own terracotta warrior. It’s an experience you wouldn’t forget!

Pay a visit to the starting point of the Silk Road: Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

End the day with an amazing traditional dumpling dinner.

Morning:
Visit Banpo Museum, which was built on the remains of an estimated-6,000-year-old Neolithic community and also a matrilineal society discovered in 1953. Visit the excavated artifacts exhibition hall to learn about the clothing, food, housing, and transportation of people during the Banpo period.

Work together and try your hands at making a fire by drilling wood as the Banpo people did. Learn how to make a clay instrument and try to play it.

Afternoon:
Head back to the downtown area of the city in the afternoon. Dress up in traditional Chinese Hanfu clothes. Walk along the streets with pseudoclassic buildings. Feel like you’re traveling back in time to the Tang Dynasty (more than 1,000 years ago).

Morning:
Enjoy a biking experience on the ancient city wall in Xi’an. This aged and renovated defense project surrounded Xi’an during its days as a medieval China capital for several centuries.

Afternoon:
Fly to Shanghai in the afternoon.

Morning:
Do more than just take one or two selfies on the Bund. Travel back in time to the 1920s era of the Bund during a walking tour.

Take the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel to the other side of the river, enjoying the colorful light displays, music, and visual effects during the journey.

Ascend the tallest building in China, Shanghai Tower, where you would not only enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai, but also see the future of China.

Afternoon:
Visit Aurora Museum, a hidden gem amid Shanghai’s bustling cityscape. Keep discovering under your guide’s inspirational commentary. Enjoy the beauty of the pottery, jade artifacts, porcelain, and Buddhist statues. Appreciate the Chinese craftsmanship and artistic expression.

Morning:
Experience the rich history and culture of a 70-year-old community. Interact with local residents, learn about the community’s transformation, and participate in traditional food preparation, such as making pastries or wrapping wontons. Enjoy a taste of authentic local cuisine at the community canteen.

Afternoon:
Enjoy some free time in the afternoon to conclude your China tour and maybe buy some souvenirs to share with your families back home.

Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.