China
Dive deep into the essence of China through classes on traditional Chinese Kung Fu, a tea-making workshop, and a series of intangible cultural heritage experiences. Our journey takes us beyond the classroom with excursions to historic Museums, the Great Wall of China, the Shaolin Temple, the Longmen Grottoes, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Warriors.
Duration: 7 days or 14 days (ACTIVITY SCHEDULE ORDER SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Age: 8-18yrs (Parent/Guardian Chaperone Required)
Service Hours: 25
Cost: $795 plus Airfare
Service Focus: Cultural Immersion, Traditional Crafts, Martial Arts, Citizen Diplomacy
Program Type: Large Group
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Arrival
ARRIVE in Beijing: After you collect your luggage and clear customs, you will be met outside the terminal by our Host and Shuttle Service, who will transfer the group by van to our selected hotel. Enjoy a day of leisure and rest.
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The Forbidden City Tour
The Forbidden City (Chinese: 故宫; pinyin: Gùgōng) is a palace complex in central Beijing, China. It houses the Palace Museum, and was the former Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty (the years 1420 to 1912). The Forbidden City served as the home of emperors and their households and was the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government for almost 500 years.
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Great Wall of China Tour
The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world. A Great Wall tour is a must for most first China trips. Along this super-long wall, Beijing is the top destination for seeing well-maintained and abundant Great Wall relics of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). There are eight sections close to Beijing: Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling, Jiankou, Simatai.
Enjoy your time walking on the Wall at your own pace. Take in the spectacular scenery of the Great Wall snaking along the mountain ridges as far as the eye can see. Your guide's insights will make the stories behind the Wall come to alive: what it cost to build and defend, wars on the wall
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Sias University Camp
The Sias University Summer Camp is a week-long international program held at Sias University in Xinzheng, Henan, China, typically around mid-May. The camp emphasizes cultural immersion, leadership development, and global collaboration. Participants engage in hands-on workshops such as Chinese martial arts, tea-making, and traditional crafts, as well as academic lectures on Chinese history, music, and society. Field trips to cultural landmarks and industrial sites provide additional real-world learning experiences. Team-building activities and social events foster lasting international friendships.
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Shaolin Temple
Delve into the rich history of the Shaolin Temple complex by tram, exploring time-honored halls, exquisite pagodas, and the iconic Forest of Pagodas, each element narrating tales of Chinese martial arts and Buddhist philosophy.
Experience a dynamic half-hour Kung Fu demonstration, showcasing the rich martial heritage of Shaolin monks through their skillful deployment of a wide variety of ancient weaponry.
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Luoyang Longmen Grottoes
Explore the sacred grounds of White Horse Temple, China's premier ancient temple, and immerse yourself in its profound heritage.
Visit the Longmen Grottoes, an impressive assemblage of ancient stone-carved art. The grottoes feature over 110,000 stone works, which exhibit a wide variation in size, from small 2-centimeter figures to large 17.14-meter sculptures.
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Terracotta Warriors
Enter the Terracotta Warriors Museum via tram, and witness three captivating pits that display the concealed power of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's extensive military force. Your guide will provide insights into their fabrication and safeguarding, emphasizing the precise workmanship, lasting strength, and the former colorful brilliance of these historical sentinels.
Get up close with the first restored Warriors, learn the restoration story, handle Qin Dynasty relics in the Conservation Laboratory.
Explore the Huaqing Palace, a Tang Dynasty retreat famous for its hot springs and the love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei, and optionally, enjoy the popular 'Everlasting Regret' show.
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Departure
Make the most of your remaining free time to enjoy a final exploration of the city, before your guide's arrival for your airport or train station transfer.
