Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

China - 6 day inclusive itinerary package from only £955*

Travelling on selected dates in February 2013

Our most popular visits in China for Geography school trips

We provide both single-centre and multi-centre tours in China for Geography groups including Beijing, xian, Shanghai, Suzou and a yangtze River Cruise, and we’ll create a tour to meet your specific needs. A new bullet train has dramatically cut the travel time between Beijing and Shanghai to 10 hours, making this a great option in place of an internal flight as the train journey is often much cheaper. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Cultural Beijing

Study the themes of World Cities, Cultural Diversity and Tourism in this magnificent city. Here, your group will walk along a section of the Great Wall of China, followed by a visit to the Sacred Road, lined with symbolic animal statues, and the Ming Tombs. At Tiananmen Square, you’ll gain an appreciation of the cultural diversity the city offers. Take in the Forbidden City, including the Chinese Imperial Palace. A visit to the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace on Silk Alley Market will also be possible en route.

Beijing Olympic Site

Learn about Sport & Tourism as a Catalyst for Urban Change, and study Rebranding at the Beijing Olympic Site. Take part in Urban Regeneration and Future Land Use activities, visit the Bird’s Nest Stadium and other key Olympic sites. The city’s polluted atmosphere received widespread media attention in the run up to the Olympic Games, with techniques such as cloud seeding being used to manage the hazard. An ideal visit for focusing on Pollution Issues.

China-Focused Geography Lectures

In Beijing, NST groups can attend a specially arranged 2½ hour lecture delivered by a university professor in English. The choice of topics include:

• The rapid economic growth of China - causes and consequences
• The disparities within China (rich and poor, urban and rural)
• What the future holds for China, including its role in globalisation

Xian

Xian offers opportunities to study Cultural Diversity and observe Tourism Impact and Management Strategies. Marvel over the Terracotta Army, dating from 210BC and discovered in 1974. Make a short visit to the Huaqing Hot Spring before spending time at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Spend time exploring the Muslim Quarter or cycling along the top of the city walls. You could even enjoy the Tang Dynasty Show, which past groups have said makes a great evening activity.

Shanghai

Shanghai’s rapid economic development perfectly exemplifies the issue of Globalisation, and also links to studies of World Cities, Urbanisation and Development. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Pudong’s special economic zone, China’s busiest shopping street, Naying Lu, and People’s Square where Tai Chi is performed at sunrise. The Jade Pagoda Temple and the Yuyuan Gardens are also excellent visits. Why not end your day with a fantastic evening cruise on the Huangpu River!

Yangtze River Cruise to theThree Gorges Dam

3 day Itinerary Addition

Take an internal flight to Chongqing then set sail down the Yangtze River to the town of Fengdu known as the ‘abode of the devils’. Continue through the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge, sail through the five steps ship lock along the Shen Nong Stream, and the western end of the Xiling Gorge to reach the Three Gorges Dam. Renowned as the world’s greatest dam and HEP project, many conflicts and challenges now face the surrounding population and environment. The project is named on a number of specifications as a recommended case study and ties in with new AS/A2 study themes.

Suzhou

An ancient city with a 2,500 year history! Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the silk factory. A short cruise on the Grand Canal will fascinate your students as they observe the river life and this amazing city from the ideal viewpoint.

Evening Activities

Chinese Acrobats Show (Beijing)

Kung-Fu Show (Beijing)

Peking Opera (Beijing)

Tang Dynasty Show (Xian)

Huangpu River Cruise (Shanghai)

Popular Local Visits

Many groups like to add a locally based visit. These can include a community visit to Liumingying village, a local Hutong in Beijing, a cookery session, painting session, or a local school visit in Xian.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Rainbow Hotel

The Rainbow Hotel is an attractive, modern hotel, built in 1989 and renovated to a high standard in 2007.

Rainbow Hotel

The Rainbow Hotel is a large, modern hotel with excellent facilities, located in the heart of Beijing and within easy reach of most of the city’s main attractions.

Address No 11 Xijing Road Xuanwu District Beijing China View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 700 guests in 366 rooms over 13 floors.

Location Information

The Rainbow Hotel is located in the centre of the city, close to Tiananmen Square, just a 45 minute ride from Capitol Airport and 15 minutes from Beijing’s Central Station. The Temple of Heaven, arguably the most beautiful building in the city, is just a 10 minute walk from the hotel. A 15 minute walk will bring you to Qianmen Street which 500 years ago was the city’s business centre but is now better known for its range of antiques and its reputation as a place to buy traditional handicrafts, and enjoy local delicacies.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception with English-speaking staff
• Large dining room
• 7 Meeting rooms
• Coffee shop
• Bar
• Souvenir shops
• Karaoke room
• 4 lifts
• Disabled facilities: The hotel has 3 rooms which have been specifically adapted for disabled guests.

 Student Rooms

• Twin bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• Table
• Armchairs
• Satellite TV
• Telephone
• Air-conditioning
• Minibar
• Safety deposit box

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Table
• Armchairs
• Satellite TV
• Telephone
• Air-conditioning
• Minibar
• Safety deposit box

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Magnolia Hotel

A modern hotel with rooms distributed over 15 floors in a fan shape. The hotel was built in 1988 and last renovated in 2009.

Magnolia Hotel

A pleasant hotel with good facilities, well located for explorations into the city.

Address 1251 Siping Road Shanghai View map of location	Local Rating 3 Star
	Capacity 258 rooms, 500 persons

Location Information

The hotel is located in the east part of the city, near to Tongji University and the Wujiaochang commercial district, and a one hour drive to / from Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour Reception
• Lobby / Bar area
• 4 Lifts
• Dining room
• 5 meeting rooms
• Gift shop
• Karaoke room
• Disabled facilities: There are 3 rooms that have been specifically adapted for wheelchair users. The hotel is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

 Student Rooms

• 2-3 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Telephone
• Tea & coffee making facilities
• Safety deposit box
• Desk
• Hairdryer
• Daily housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron & ironing board
• Refrigerator

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/Singles
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Telephone
• Tea & coffee making facilities
• Safety deposit box
• Desk
• Hairdryer
• Daily housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron & ironing board
• Refrigerator

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Wan Nian Hotel

Conveniently located modern hotel.

Wan Nian Hotel

A very elegant, well-maintained and welcoming hotel with attentive and courteous staff

Address 93 Changle Zhong Road 710032 Xian View map of location	Local Rating 4 Star
	Capacity 330 rooms spread over 26 floors and served by 5 lifts. The hotel is made up of 3 parts: the 26-story main building, 6-story adjoining building and crescent-shaped annex.

Location Information

The Wan Nian Hotel is located in the east of the city, 4km from railway station and 48km from the airport, on the road leading to the Terracotta Warriors. The Bank of China is located next door and there is a market nearby.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• Restaurant
• Bar / Lounge
• Hairdresser
• Massage / Beauty Salon
• Laundry
• Currency Exchange
• Business Centre
• Ticket Agency
• Table Tennis
• Indoor swimming pool on 7^th floor
• 5 small meeting rooms seating up to 30 people
• Function hall
• Disabled facilities: There are no rooms specifically adapted to wheelchairs users but common areas are wheelchair accessible (lift included) and public bathrooms are also adapted (they have grab bars).

 Student Rooms

• 2-3 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• Air conditioning
• TV
• Hairdryer
• Telephone

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/Singles
• En-suite facilities
• Air conditioning
• TV
• Hairdryer
• Telephone

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With the help of our partners in China, and the knowledge of your Local Guide, good standard restaurant meals will be provided and included within your package price. Pre-paying for your meals will make planning your budget easier too.

National & Local Guides

Included in your itinerary package! Your group will be accompanied by an English-speaking National Guide throughout your tour, with additional Local Guides at key sites. You will be provided with useful information at each geographical site, assisted with entry into attractions and all your meals, and given general support as and when you need it. Previous groups have rated the quality and enthusiasm of our Guides very highly.

FREE Educational Resource Pack

Suitable for AS & AS2

We understand that you want a study visit that delivers the curriculum. To help you achieve this, our FREE China Educational Resource Pack - developed by experienced Geography teachers - contains a wealth of highly relevant information for you to use before, during and after your tour.

Now available online, you will be able to use its contents as a pre-visit planning aid, print off full-colour student activity sheets for your group to use at each site whilst away, or even refer to its contents post-visit to assist with case study completion.

What’s included?

• A PowerPoint presentation detailing all locations, with relevant quality full-colour images and maps, for promoting the tour to parents and students

• Summary table of Geography study themes and investigations

• Risk assessment guidance information

• Teacher information sheet on each site

• Student activity sheets

• Teacher answer sheets

• Fieldwork equipment list

• Student kit list

Click here to download a sample of our China Educational Resource Pack for Geography groups.