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China
Activity Natural Science History Culture
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15 days
Trip Code: SGCH
Luoyang Song Shan Shaolin monks
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Xian Chengdu Panda Reserve
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Pingan Ma An Zhai Tribal villages
Guilin Yangshuo Classical karst landscapes
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China
from £2,399pp
Also included: Tour leader with you at all times. All elements & meals
2 teachers go free.
Based on 20 students.
Discover the ancient and modern wonders of the Middle Kingdom on this grand and comprehensive journey through China. From the mega cities of Beijing to the rice paddies of Longji, you'll see pandas at Chengdu, come face to face with the thousand-strong Terracotta Army at Xian. And explore the diverse ethnic villages and stunning `Dragon's Backbone' rice terraces in the countryside. For anyone interested in the rise of China as an economic superpower, this trip is unmissable.
Subject focus overview
· KS5 Explore changes and continuities
between Imperial and communist China.
Suggested itinerary
Day 1 Overnight flight to Beijing Day 2/3 Beijing Transfer to the hotel
and relax.
Fact file
Day 9 Panda Breeding & Research Centre;Yangshuo Meet the residents at
the panda research centre. Fly to Yangshou. Day10/11Yangshuo Discover ancient China and enjoy traditional activities, including calligraphy, cooking and river cruising. Day 12 Mah An Zhai Village Explore a traditional Dong village. Day 13 Longji Terraces Walk to Pingan, a village built on very steep rice terraces and home to many Chinese minorities' nationalities. Day 14 Beijing Transfer back down the mountain. Fly to Beijing Day 15 Fly Home Transfer to the airport and fly to the UK. This is a busy and varied itinerary. The heat and humidity in summer can make the walks and biking tiring, but anyone in good health should be able to take part. Related subject areas Culture, Religion, Geography, Natural Sciences, Activity Transport Chartered bus, Overnight train, Domestic flight, Bike, Bullet train Accommodation 10 nights hotel, 2 night guest house, 1 night sleeper train. Meals included Full Board
· KS5 Travel through a large part of China
and experience the variation of cultures and customs in the different regions.
Day 4 Great Wall Walk along the
Mutianyu section of the Great Wall (approx. 90kms from Beijing). Overnight train to Luoyang.
· KS5 Learn about the conservation
achievements and challenges facing China.
Day 5 Luoyang & Shaolin Temple
Visit the Shaolin Temple.
Day 6 Longmen Caves; Xian See over
Student outcomes
· Enhancelearningof20thcenturyhistory,the downfall of the Emperor, the impact of WW II and the effects of communism. · Understandhowpeoplehaveadaptedtothe landscape that they live in, in order to survive. · Visitthepandaresearchstationandappreciate how difficult it is trying to save this species. · Conceptualisethepressureofpopulation growth on a growing Asian economy.
100,000 images of Buddha carved into the caves at this famous site. Transfer by bullet train to Xian. Day 7 Xian City tour of Xian
Day 8 Terracotta Warriors; Chengdu
View the Terracotta Warriors. Afternoon flight to Chengdu.
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