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A journey through this expansive country is a mesmerising encounter with the most populous and perhaps most culturally rich nation on earth. Home to the world’s oldest continuous civilisation, China will have you bumping into history at every turn. China is an amazing country full of history, art and natural beauty; a truly inspirational experience for students of all subject backgrounds.

Language & Culture

History & Classics

Business & Commerce

China Top Attractions

See amazing China through this video and imagine how wonderful your journey will be.

LANGUAGE & CULTURE

Whether you are walking through the Hu Tongs, buying souvenirs or chatting in one of the many traditional tea houses; China provides an invaluable opportunity for students to develop and strengthen their Chinese language and learn about Chinese culture. All Chinese language schools we partner with are internationally accredited and classes are run by professional, qualified teaches. Tours can be designed to include many well-known destinations, as well as smaller cities and towns giving students an opportunity to explore the real China.

History & Classics

With over 5,000 years of rich history, China is one of the world’s oldest and most influential civilisations. The sheer diversity of China takes you from modern cities craving global prestige to isolated mountain-top Ming Dynasty villages where time effortlessly slips by. Visit Beijing, home to China’s last imperial dynasty before the Chinese Revolution; Take a tour of the Imperial Palace of the Forbidden City and come face-to-face with the leader of the Cultural Revolution, Mao Zedong in Tiananmen Square.

BUSINESS & COMMERCE

China is currently the largest manufacturing economy in the world and is quickly advancing in other markets globally. This makes it an excellent insight into growing economies and consumer power. Students have the incredible opportunity to learn first-hand the challenges of entering this market through exclusive meetings with Australian expats or sit in on presentations by large Chinese corporations.

CULTURAL IMMERSION

Travelbound believes that authentic educational travel experiences involve hands-on interaction with the real culture of a country – culture meaning the daily activities, customs and way of life, not just the historic attractions and scenery. See what lies beneath the surface through these unique and immersive experiences:

Lessons in Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Chinese Calligraphy, Mahjong and Traditional Chinese Handicrafts
Chinese Acrobatic Show
Pulled noodle demonstration
Lunch with a local Chinese family

SISTER SCHOOL EXCHANGE PRIMARY SCHOOLS APPROVED

We have designed our itineraries to fit in perfectly with your sister school experience. Whether you are staying just a couple of days or a couple of weeks, we can work together and organise the perfect Chinese program that will fit in with your sister school requirements.

Sample itinerary - China

Day 1

AUSTRALIA – SHANGHAI

· Depart Australia for Shanghai

· Arrive Shanghai; meet your guide and your coach for your transfer to your accommodation.

Day 2

SHANGHAI

· Sightseeing: Guided tour to include

· Jade Buddha Temple – Yu Garden – Old French Concession – Nanjing Rd Market

· Visit to the Bund River Cruise – A night river cruise of the city

Day 3

SHANGHAI

· Sightseeing:

– Shanghai Museum of Art and History

– Tian Zifang and Chenghuang temples

· Free time

Day 4

SHANGHAI – HANGZHOU

· Sightseeing: Travel across the river to the thriving financial district of Pudong

– Oriental Pearl TV Tower: Go to the top for views over the expanding metropolis of Shanghai

· Depart Shanghai, arrive Hangzhou – Private transfer to accommodation

· Night Sightseeing: Cultural Hefang Street

Day 5

HANGZHOU – XIAN

· Sightseeing:

· – Day at Leisure

· Lunch and dinner at local restaurant

OVERNIGHT ON TRAIN

Day 6

XIAN

· Arrive in Xian – Transfer to Accommodation – Breakfast

· Sightseeing:

– Ancient City Wall

– Big Wild Goose Pagoda

– Great Mosque

· Cultural experience: Night Food Market in Muslim Quarter and return to Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square for the ‘Fire Fountain ’Laser Show

Day 7

XIAN – BEIJING

· Sightseeing:

– Terra-cotta Warriors: including a full circle film explaining the excavation of the site

– Lunch at the museum – hand pulled noodle demonstration

– Banpo Village: the return journey to Xián

– Late evening Bullet Train transfer to Beijing

OVERNIGHT ON TRAIN

Day 8

BEIJING

· Arrive Beijing – Private transfer to hotel

· Sightseeing:

– Beijing zoo to see the Pandas

– Walking tour: Poets, prime ministers and the immortal donkey

– – Cooking class: Learn how to knead and roll the dough, create fillings and concoct natural dyes from fresh vegetables for colourful wraps

Day 9

BEIJING

· Sightseeing:

– Hutong Rickshaw Tour – Tour of the Hutongs, Beijing’s ancient, narrow streets

– Lunch at a local family’s courtyard home

– Summer Palace

– Souvenir shopping at the Xiushui Market

· Overnight flight back to Melbourne

Day 10

BEIJING

· Sightseeing: Visit to the famous sights of Beijing including :

– Tiananmen Square

– Forbidden City

– Temple of Heaven

– Capital Museum

– Olympic Green

– Bird’s Nest and Water Cube

Peking Duck Dinner

Day 11

BEIJING

· Sightseeing:

– Great Wall of China – Travel north from the city to the Great Wall of China to walk on top of the wall

– Ming Tombs – On the way back to Beijing, stop at the Ming Tombs and a stroll along the Sacred Way lined with animal statues

– Kungfu Show – Fusion of modern dance with Chinese traditional arts which make this performance unique and spectacular

Day 12

BEIJING – TRANSIT – AUSTRALIA

· Transfer to Beijing Airport – Depart Beijing –Arrive Transit

· OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

Day 13

AUSTRALIA

· Arrive Australia

The Highlights of China Tour

BEIJING

Poets, prime ministers and the immortal donkey: This tour is sure to delight students’ imaginations by uncovering secrets to Beijing’s ancient and modern history. (Additional supplement)
Cooking class: In this immersive experience, students will learn how to knead and roll dough, create fillings, and concoct natural dyes from fresh vegetables for colorful wraps
Hutong Rickshaw Tour: Tour of the Hutongs, Beijing’s ancient, narrow streets by rickshaw
Great Wall of China: Travel north from the city to the Great Wall of China to walk on top of the wall, Juyongguan Section.
Ming Tombs: On the way back to Beijing, stop at the Ming Tombs and a stroll along the Sacred Way lined with animal statues.
Kung Fu Show: Fusion of modern dance with Chinese traditional arts which make this performance unique and spectacular.

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Tiananmen Square: The square contains the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. Outside China, the square is best known for the Tiananmen Square Massacre, an armed suppression of a pro-democracy movement in June 1989.
Forbidden City: Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, and Gu Gong in Chinese, lies at the city center of Beijing, and once served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 – 1911).

SHANGHAI

Jade Buddha Temple: One of Shanghai’s few active Buddhist monasteries, this temple features an incredible Buddha monument crafted from pure jade.
Yu Garden: Also known as the ‘Garden of Happiness’, this extensive garden is in Shanghai’s old city.
Old French Concession: Despite re-development, this historical area still showcases some of the city’s colonial past.
Nanjing Rd Market: Within the plethora of Shanghai’s malls, this is a favourite for locals and tourists alike for fashion, electronics, an other gadgets. Work on your bargaining skills!
Visit to The Bund: Explore this rapidly changing city with a guided walk along the famous colonial riverside area known as ‘The Bund’.
River Cruise: A night river cruise of the city is an excellent way to showcase this beautiful city.

HANGZHOU

Oriental Pearl TV Tower: Go to the top for views over the expanding metropolis of Shanghai
Fei Lai Feng to see a giant budda carved into the rock, surrounded by forest.
Historical city gate A glimpse into the city’s monumental past, all but gone except for the old wall exhibition hall. Besides photos and maps though, there are no English translations.
Língyǐn Temple One of the city’s most famous buddist temples, it has been destroyed and rebuilt on more than 15 occasions! Marvel at different halls including the Hall of Four Heavenly Kings with gigantic wooden and granite statues.

XIAN

Ancient City Wall : stroll on the top of the ancient city wall or choose to bike ride around the wall!
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: this dates from the Qing dynasty and is performed later at night, there is a ‘Fire Fountain’ Laser Show, with choreographed music and lights.
Night Food Market in Muslim Quarter: The main food street area is known as Huimin Street or Muslim Quarter. It’s a main street with a few intersecting roads. So the Xi’an Muslim Food Street is the collective name for a number of streets, including Beiyuanmen Street, North Guangji Street, Xiyangshi Street and Dapiyuan Street, and it has become a famous attraction of Xi’an for its profound Muslim cultural atmosphere.
Terra-cotta Warriors: The Terracotta Army was constructed to accompany the tomb of China’s First Emperor as an afterlife guard. The thousands of detailed life-size models represent the army that united China at the end of the Warring States Period (476–221 BC). They were molded in parts, fired, then assembled and painted. It is considered one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world, and one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century.
Banpo Village: The return journey to Xi’an would include a stop at the remains of this 6,000 year old village