The World Beyond The Classroom

China, which means the Middle Kingdom in Chinese, is a huge country with thousands of years of history. It is situated in Eastern Asia, bounded by the Pa- ci c to the east, the third largest country in the world and one- fteenth of the world's land mass. Therefore, it is no surprise that for most people the impres- sion of travelling within is a never ending journey.Towering mountains and dramatic landscapes make up China's background scenery to the fall of dynasties, the rise of emperors, the turning of the revolutionary wheel and now the greatest economic revolution the world has seen.

Day 1 Beijing – Chinese Acrobatic Show Day 2 Beijing – Tian An Men Square / Forbidden City / Temple of Heaven Day 3 Beijing – Great Wall / Olympic Village / Summer Palace Day 4 Beijing Rickshaw Hutong Tour Day 5 Xi’an – Terracotta / Bell Tower / Big Wild Goose Pagoda Day 6 Destination 6 Xi’an – Day 7 Guilin – Yangshuo Day 8 CHINA Yangshuo – Guilin – Shanghai Day 9 Shanghai Day 10 Departure

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Environmental focus Tours led by local Rapid economic growth and the e ects on the expert tour guides environment: pollution and forest degradation. Entrance fees to attractions Day 1 L/D Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Bei- troupes because practically every province and major jing. Have free time to explore the nearby streets or city will have its own. In Beijing, one can see breath- rest for a while. taking acrobatics, some of which can be so demanding Beijing – Chinese In the evening, enjoy one of the spectacular Chinese in the timing and balancing skill as to verge on the im- Acrobatic Show Acrobatic Shows. China has many world class acrobatic possible. Overnight in Beijing. B/L/D Day 2 After breakfast, head out to Tian'anmen Square, the After, visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors world's largest public square, which is closely linked to prayed for good harvests and rain. Have a wander Beijing – Tian An Men The Forbidden City, from which the Emperors of the through narrow paved streets before returning to the Square / Forbidden City Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. hotel. Overnight in Beijing. / Temple of Heaven Day 3 B/L/D After breakfast, you will leave for Badaling to visit the ture and the most complex stadium ever constructed. Great Wall of China. The wall stretches for over 6000km, Its design had to be inspiring and be able to withstand and was originally built to protect China from the bar- an earthquake. Finally visit the Summer Palace, the most barians. beautiful imperial garden in China where you will have Beijing – Great Wall / In the afternoon, view the exterior of some Olympic a boat ride on the lake to admire the beautiful view. Olympic Village / Venues. China's National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, as Overnight in Beijing. Summer Palace it has become known, is the world's largest steel struc- B/L/D Day 4 Here, you will take a trip by rickshaw through the school and a ea market, and have lunch with a local “Hutong”. This maze of narrow alleyways winding family featuring delicious Chinese dumplings. Those around the Forbidden City is fast disappearing, and who are interested can learn how to make this tradi- you'll get a precious glimpse into their distinctive cul- tional Chinese food. Beijing Rickshaw ture as you zigzag through them, drop into a primary In the evening, take an overnight train to Xi’an. Hutong Tour Day 5 B/L/D You will arrive at Xi’an train station in the morning. top. There is a musical performance of the ancient mu- Upon checking in to your hotel, you will visit the fa- sic and a display of the instruments. You will then con- mous Terracotta Warriors and Horses, which are part of tinue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda where the widely the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. Well over renowned Master Xuanzang stored his collection of Xi'an – Terracotta / 7000 gures in full battle array are formed for battle in classic Buddhist artifacts brought from India. Over- Bell Tower / Big Wild several large pits. In the afternoon, visit the Bell Tower night in Xi’an. Goose Pagoda where you can get a bird's eye view of the city from the B/L/D Day 6 After breakfast, take a morning ight from Xi'an to known as 'the Palace of Natural Arts’; this large and Guilin. First, visit the , at the conu- well-presented system has some remarkable for- ence of the and Peach Blossom River in the mations. Then it is on to the Fubo (Whirlpool) Hill, lo- southwest of Guilin city. The stone dipped into the wa- cated in the city proper, popping up from the ground. ter looks like an elephant drinking the water from the Li Up on top of the hill you will get a view of all of Guilin River. Afterwards, you will see the , city. Overnight in beautiful Guilin. Xi'an – Guilin Day 7 B/L/D After breakfast, you will embark on the Li River Cruise - and orange orchards, villages, phoenix tail bamboo, wa- a cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yang- ter bualos and even the black shing birds. shuo. As you take in the stunning scenery there's al- In the afternoon disembark in Yangshuo, a small and ways something interesting to see along the river. lovely town. Spend some time exploring in the bustling There are hundreds of amazing formation hills West Street. Overnight in Yangshuo. Guilin – Yangshuo and mountains, as well as the rice paddies, grapefruit B/L/D Day 8 In the morning, you will be transferred to Guilin airport buildings that face the . Architectural to take the ight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, check in to styles include Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, and Re- your hotel before going to The Bund - the old colonial naissance. Overnight in Shanghai. Yangshuo – Guilin – sector, which is home to a myriad of European-styled Shanghai Day 9 B/L/D After breakfast, you will have a whole day of exploring You will then visit the Jade Buddha Temple, and the fa- in Shanghai. Begin with a visit to the lovely old Yuyuan mous Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The platform provides Garden, before going to the Shanghai Museum which wonderful views over Shanghai and the Huang Pu Riv- Shanghai possesses a collection of 120,000 precious works of art. er. Overnight in Shanghai.

B Day 10 After breakfast, free and easy until time for departure. Departure

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