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Psychology & Sociology school trips to China
6 days from £999pp
This ancient culture that’s steeped in tradition became a strict and closed country under Chairman Mao. Your group will experience, first-hand, how Chinese behaviour has been shaped. It will become apparent to your students that tradition is still quite close to the surface of the Chinese psyche as the country continues to change rapidly. We offer a range of packages in China that offer truly memorable experiences for students.
- Itinerary
- Visits
- Accommodation
- Eating Out
- Support
- Resources
Below, you’ll find the inclusive itinerary, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...
China - 6 day inclusive itinerary package from £999pp*
Travelling on selected dates in February 2013
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Our most popular visits in China for Psychology & Sociology school trips
Here are some of our most popular visits in China for Psychology & Sociology groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.
Key Visits
Beijing Gucoao Psychological Hospital
Situated opposite the Bird’s Nest Stadium, the hospital covers more than 2000 square feet. On this 2 hour visit, NST groups will receive an introduction by hospital staff before a tour of the departments including the consulting room, inspection and testing department, bio-feedback and exercise treatment rooms. Your group will then be able to listen to a Chinese Psychological Treatments talk comparing cultural differences to the West before time for a Q&A session.
Local Hutong Visit & Rickshaw Ride
Take a fascinating tour of a local Hutong, a traditional suburb with courtyard residences. Travel by rickshaw to meet a family who live here and ask them about their lifestyle. Explore the traditional streets with its many shops, bars and restaurants.
Liumingying Village & Family Visit
This traditional Chinese village gives your group an insight into the hard reality of life outside the big cities. Students can visit villagers in their homes and see the hard work that goes into producing their organic food, and spend time speaking to one of the local families about their life here.
Chinese School Cultural Visit
Take this unique chance for UK students to learn about Chinese educational and cultural differences. On a three hour visit, your students will share information about their life and school with local students. They’ll take an activity class together followed by a tour of the campus, before a chance to exchange contact details and gifts.
Tiananmen Square
This symbolic public square has witnessed many of the events that have shaped the country’s often turbulent history.
Great Wall of China & Sacred Way
Built 2,500 years ago, the Great Wall is most definitely an attraction not to be missed! Walk some of the seven kilometers of the Sacred Way, flanked with detailed Ming Dynasty sculptures. Climb the wall and take time to discuss its importance and history with your Local and National Guides.
Forbidden City
Explore this mystical complex, which was for many years the symbolic heart of both the capital and the empire. It boasts a maze of 800 buildings and thousands of chambers.
Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is conceived as the meeting point between heaven and earth and symbols of the two are integral to the temple's layout. It is easy to see how Chinese people find peaceful seclusion in the grounds.
Chairman Mao’s Zedong Memorial Hall
Standing in Tiananmen Square, this is the chairman’s final resting place. View his large marble statue and an immense tapestry of China's mountains and rivers, then view the body of Mao covered with the flag of Communist Party of China, resting in a crystal coffin.
Xian - Itinerary Add-On
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. Spend time exploring the Muslim Quarter, cycling the city walls, or enjoy a Tang Dynasty Show.
Shanghai - Itinerary Add-On
Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, China’s busiest shopping street, Naying Lu, and People’s Square where Tai Chi is performed at sunrise. The Jade Pagoda Temple, the Yuyuan Gardens and the Huangpu River Cruise are also excellent visits.
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.
AddressNo 11 Xijing Road | Local Rating |
Capacity700 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.
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
Wan Nian Hotel
A very elegant, well-maintained and welcoming hotel with attentive and courteous staff
Address93 Changle Zhong Road | Local Rating |
Capacity330 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.
Accommodation Facilities
- Reception
- Restaurant
- Bar / Lounge
- Hairdresser
- Massage / Beauty Salon
- Laundry
- Currency Exchange
- Business Centre
- Ticket Agency
- Table Tennis
- Indoor swimming pool on 7th 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
National & Local Guides -
Your group will be accompanied by an English-speaking National Guide throughout your tour, with additional Local Guides at each location. You will be provided with useful information, assisted with entry into attractions and all your meals, and given general support as and when you need it. Client feedback relating to our guides is fantastic.
