Below is a suggested itinerary for 9 days, 7 nights visiting Beijing and Shanghai. Did you know our itineraries are 100% flexible? We have an expert team waiting to help create your perfect China school trip, so if the below needs tweaking, just ask.

DAY 1: TRAVEL

• Depart from UK airport (usually London) and travel overnight to Beijing.

DAY 2: BEIJING

• Morning/Afternoon:
  Arrive at Beijing Capital Airport and transfer to the accommodation.
  Take a guided tour through one of Beijing’s ancient hutong areas.

• Evening:
  In the evening, enjoy a welcome banquet and trip briefing.

DAY 3: BEIJING

• Morning:
  Calligraphy Lesson by a master painter.

• Afternoon:
  Learn about imperial China at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then take in the panoramic view of historic Beijing from Jingshan Park.

• Evening:
  Visit Wangfujing night market to try Chinese delicacies.
  Then try a delicious Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.

DAY 4: BEIJING & THE GREAT WALL

• Morning/Afternoon:
  Travel to the outskirts of the city (2 hours) and hike (2-3 hours) to a secluded and incredibly beautiful section of the Great Wall, avoiding the crowds.

• Evening:
  Watch a stunning acrobatics show in the early evening.

DAY 5: BEIJING & SLEEPER TRAIN

• Morning:
  Visit the Temple of Heaven to see classic imperial Chinese architecture and get a taste of Chinese park life.

  Afternoon:
  In the afternoon visit the Summer Palace, walk through the grounds and then boat across the lake.

  Evening:
  Night train from Beijing Station to Shanghai Station (soft sleeper)

DAY 6: SHANGHAI

• Morning:
  Arrive in Shanghai in the morning and transfer to accommodation.

• Afternoon:
  First Mandarin lesson (two sessions of 45 minutes).
  Then take a guided tour of People’s Square, Nanjing Road and the Bund and learn about China’s rapid urban development.

DAY 7: SHANGHAI

• Morning:
  Begin the day with the second Mandarin lesson (two sessions of 45 minutes).
  For Lunch try Shanghai’s famous Xiao Long Bao.

• Afternoon:
  Browse gifts and local delicacies at Yu Yuan Gardens and Bazaar.
  Then take a tour of Shanghai’s financial district, Lujiazui, and head to the top of the Pearl TV Tower, perhaps Shanghai’s most iconic building.

DAY 8: SHANGHAI

• Morning/Afternoon:
  Visit a Chinese school, specially matched to meet your educational interests. Students will take a school tour, join some lessons, play sports, eat lunch and participate in other activities alongside Chinese students. Visiting schools should prepare gifts and a performance for the welcome ceremony in advance.

• Evening:
  Finish the day with an evening river cruise for a special view of the Bund and Pudong.

DAY 9: SHANGHAI & RETURN HOME

• Morning:
  Transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport for flight home.

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