China History Educational Travel

CHINA

 

A unique educational experience. Whether you teach art, history or another subject, our itineraries will help you meet your teaching objectives. Our unique trips introduce students to the history and culture of China. Through visits to key historical places, your students will learn about some of the country’s most distinctive aspects.

Beijing

An ancient capital of six dynasties, Beijing is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in the world. Temples, parks, and historic sites all sing wonderfully and powerfully of the dream that was Old Cathay, but in the same hallowed space there's a new Beijing taking shape. Just outside the exquisite walls of Beijing's monuments, steel and concrete are steadily replacing silk and carved wood.

Shangahai

While it can't match the epic history of Beijing or Xi'an's grander sights, Shanghai is the hotspot of modern China; a cosmopolitan city buzzing with the concept of 'lifestyle revolution', showcased in the architectural temples of art, fine dining and contemporary urban living on the Bund.

Xi’an

With so much history, there is a lot to do in Xian and the surrounding Shaanxi County, indeed several weeks could be spent absorbing everything. However, two to four days are usually enough for most groups to sample what the city has to offer, with many treating Xian as a side trip when visiting the capital, Beijing.

 

BEST OF CHINA
8 Days / 7 Nights

Nights: Beijing (4) – Shanghai (1) – Xi’an (2)
Hotels: 3- 4 star hotels 2 -3 per room
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Transport: Air-conditioned motor coach
Entrance Fees: Included
Tour Manager: Included
Objectives:

  • Tian An Men Square
  • Forbidden City
  • The Temple of Heaven
  • Summer Palace
  • The Great Wall
  • The Ming Tombs
  • Hutong tour
  • Yu Garden
  • The Jade Budda Temple
  • The Terra-cotta Warriors Museum
  • The Provincial History Museum
  • Wild Goose Pagoda
  • The City Gate

Highlights
-- Survey the history of China through visits to key historical cities such as:

The Ming Tomb s – The mausoleum of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors after the Ming capital was shifted to Beijing. Located at the southern foot of Tianshou Mountain in Changping County, Beijing, the Ming tombs cover an area of about 120 km.

Tiananmen(Gate of Heavenly Peace) – Tiananmen was the front entrance of the Imperial City of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Tiananmen Square – Located in the center of Beijing with an area of some 400,000 square miles, Tiananmen Square is the largest square in the world today.

The Summer Palace – Built in 1750, one of the biggest and most famous existing royal gardens in world. Well preserved, it is perhaps the best example of Chinese traditional art in garden building.

The Great Wall – Originally built 2000 years ago by the Qing dynasty. Half Wonder of the World and half Kitschville, but to many Chinese it's just a wall. Most visitors climb The Wall at Badaling.

The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses - Are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.