Beijing — Great Wall
Beijing · Shanghai · Hangzhou
Imperial heritage, modern innovation, and natural paradise — all in 14 days
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3
Cities
14
Days
13
Nights
30
Min. Participants
12–18
Age Range
$1,700
Per Person

About the Program

01 / Beijing

Imperial Heritage & Tech Innovation

Begin in Beijing — where three thousand years of imperial history meet cutting-edge technology. Students explore the Forbidden City, hike the Great Wall at Mutianyu, and tour Peking University alongside international exchange students. Tech company visits to Baidu AI and JD Logistics reveal a side of Beijing the tourist trail never reaches.

Beijing — Forbidden City aerial view
02 / Shanghai

Modern Metropolis & Academic Excellence

From Beijing, the journey continues by high-speed train to Shanghai — China's most cosmopolitan metropolis. Students spend a magical day at Disneyland, visit Shanghai Jiao Tong University, tour SenseTime and NIO Electric Vehicles, and cruise the Huangpu River at night past the glittering Bund skyline.

Shanghai — The Bund
03 / Hangzhou

Natural Beauty & Cultural Immersion

The final chapter unfolds in Hangzhou — China's "Heaven on Earth." Students boat across West Lake, master the art of Longjing tea at a traditional tea village, discover silk-making at the China National Silk Museum, and set sail on the Grand Canal before a farewell banquet closes this unforgettable journey.

Hangzhou — West Lake

Six Signature Highlights

01
Three Prestigious Universities
Campus tours of Peking University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Zhejiang University — guided by university representatives or student ambassadors who share their first-hand experience of Chinese university life.
02
Tech Frontier Experience
Behind-the-scenes visits to leading Chinese tech companies: Baidu AI, JD Logistics, SenseTime, and NIO Electric Vehicles. Experience artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and smart logistics firsthand.
03
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Hands-on workshops with heritage masters — Peking Opera face painting, Longjing tea ceremony, Wangxingji fan crafting, silk weaving, and Grand Canal boat tours. Students create their own masterpieces to bring home.
04
Iconic Landmarks
Walk through UNESCO World Heritage sites and modern icons in one journey: Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, West Lake, The Bund, Yu Garden, and the Olympic Park Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
05
Multi-dimensional Transportation
Experience China's full spectrum of travel: high-speed rail between cities, hutong rickshaw, West Lake cruise, Grand Canal boat tour, and Huangpu River night cruise — each mode revealing a different side of China.
06
Culinary Journey
Taste the distinct flavours of each city: Beijing's Peking Duck and Mongolian hot pot, Shanghai's soup dumplings and local street cuisine, Hangzhou's West Lake vinegar fish and Longjing shrimp — a new feast every day.

14-Day Itinerary

Package 1 · Beijing · Shanghai · Hangzhou · Imperial Heritage, Modern Innovation & Natural Paradise

01
Beijing: Imperial Heritage & Tech Innovation
Days 1–6 · Discover the capital's imperial grandeur and technological prowess
Day 1
Arrival & Welcome
All Day Arrive at Beijing Capital (PEK) or Daxing (PKX) Airport. Transfer to 4-star hotel, welcome dinner featuring authentic Peking Duck and trip briefing.
Day 2
Imperial Beijing
Morning Tiananmen Square → Forbidden City (with professional guide) → Jingshan Park for panoramic views.
Evening Free time at Qianmen or Wangfujing Street.
Day 3
Academic & Royal Gardens
Morning Peking University campus tour guided by student ambassadors.
Afternoon Summer Palace (UNESCO World Heritage) — gardens, Long Corridor, and Kunming Lake.
Evening Mongolian hot pot dinner experience.
Day 4
Tech Innovation & Olympics
Morning Tech company visits — Baidu AI / JD Logistics / Xiaomi: experience artificial intelligence and smart logistics in action.
Afternoon Olympic Park — Bird's Nest (National Stadium) & Water Cube → China Science and Technology Museum.
Day 5
Great Wall & Traditional Culture
Morning Mutianyu Great Wall — cable car up, hiking experience along one of the world's greatest structures.
Afternoon Farmhouse lunch → Traditional costume photography: Hanfu, Tang suit, and Qing dynasty attire.
Day 6
Hutong Culture & Departure to Shanghai
Morning Hutong rickshaw tour (Nanluoguxiang, Shichahai) → Peking Opera face painting workshop.
Afternoon High-speed train to Shanghai.
Evening Arrive Shanghai — Shanghai local cuisine dinner to welcome the new city.
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High-Speed Rail Transfer — Beijing to Shanghai
Approximately 4.5 hours · 2nd class · Up to 350 km/h · Departs Beijing South Station
02
Shanghai: Modern Metropolis & Academic Excellence
Days 7–10 · Experience China's economic powerhouse and cultural fusion
Day 7
Shanghai Disneyland
All Day Full-day magical adventure at Shanghai Disneyland — Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Adventure Isle, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Treasure Cove. Evening parade and spectacular fireworks show.
Day 8
Academic & Natural History
Morning Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Xuhui Campus) — University History Museum, Qian Xuesen Library, Old Library.
Afternoon Shanghai Natural History Museum — from ancient fossils to modern biodiversity exhibits.
Evening Free time at Nanjing Road — Shanghai's iconic shopping and dining boulevard.
Day 9
Tech Innovation & Historic Shanghai
Morning Tech company visits — SenseTime AI / NIO Electric Vehicles / Bilibili.
Afternoon Yu Garden (Ming Dynasty classical garden) → City God Temple → The Bund.
Evening Huangpu River night cruise — the glittering skyline of Pudong reflected on the water.
Day 10
Museum & Handicrafts
Morning Shanghai Museum — Ancient Bronzes, Ceramics, Paintings, Coins: five thousand years of Chinese art in one building.
Afternoon Traditional handicraft workshop — Xuhang straw weaving, Shanghai dough figurine, paper cutting, fan painting.
Evening High-speed train to Hangzhou.
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High-Speed Rail Transfer — Shanghai to Hangzhou
Approximately 1 hour · 2nd class · Departs Shanghai Hongqiao Station
03
Hangzhou: Natural Beauty & Cultural Immersion
Days 11–13 · Discover "Heaven on Earth" and China's tea culture
Day 11
West Lake & Tea Culture
Morning West Lake Tour — stroll along Su Causeway and Bai Causeway, visit Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Leifeng Pagoda, Broken Bridge, Fish Viewing at Flower Pond. Scenic boat cruise on the lake.
Afternoon Longjing Tea Experience at Longjing Village or China Tea Museum — pick tea leaves, watch traditional roasting, taste authentic West Lake Longjing tea. Each student receives a souvenir pack of self-made tea.
Evening Explore Hefang Street or Southern Song Imperial Street.
Day 12
University & Silk Heritage
Morning Zhejiang University (Zijingang or Yuquan Campus) — University History Museum, Library, Qiushi Academy Monument. Guided tour by university representatives or student ambassadors.
Afternoon China National Silk Museum at the foot of Yuhuang Mountain — learn the complete silk production process from silkworm rearing, reeling, and weaving to dyeing. Admire silk brocades from various dynasties.
Evening Free time for exploration.
Day 13
Grand Canal & Farewell
Morning Grand Canal (Gongchen Bridge section) — visit China Grand Canal Museum, explore this millennium-old waterway, and experience a traditional canal boat tour.
Afternoon Fan-making workshop (Wangxingji Fans) — learn from master craftsmen to polish fan ribs and paint surfaces. Create your own Hangzhou-style folding or round fan.
Evening Farewell dinner with Hangzhou banquet.

Day 14: Departure

Farewell to China with cherished memories and new friendships

Morning Activities
Hotel breakfast and packing
Free time for souvenir shopping
Recommended: Hangzhou silk, Longjing tea, West Lake lotus root powder
Airport Transfer
Transfer to airport based on your flight schedule
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) for direct departures
Or high-speed train to Shanghai → depart from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA) Airport

Comprehensive Service Assurance

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Accommodation
  • Beijing: Four-star city centre hotel, double rooms
  • Shanghai: Four-star hotel in the city centre, double rooms
  • Hangzhou: Four-star hotel near West Lake, double rooms
  • All rooms include private ensuite bathrooms
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Food & Beverage
  • Balanced, nutritious breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
  • Specialty meals: Beijing Roast Duck, Shanghai Xiaolongbao & Hangzhou West Lake fish
  • Special dietary requirements accommodated with advance notice
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Transportation
  • Airport pickup and drop-off on arrival / departure days
  • Beijing → Shanghai: High-speed rail (~4.5 hrs, 2nd class)
  • Shanghai → Hangzhou: High-speed rail (~1 hr, 2nd class)
  • All city transport: private tour buses with full insurance
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Safety & Medical
  • 1 teacher / guide per 10 students at all times
  • First aid kits and established hospital partnerships
  • Comprehensive travel accident insurance included
  • 24-hour emergency contact line for parents
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Language Support
  • Full-time bilingual guide throughout the program
  • Bilingual printed materials for all cultural workshops
  • Multilingual guides at major historical sites
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Activities & Workshops
  • All venue entrance fees included
  • All workshop materials (calligraphy, paper-cutting, tea ceremony) included
  • Study tour completion certificate for every student

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Beijing · Shanghai · Hangzhou  ·  14 Days · 13 Nights  ·  Min. 30 Students  ·  $1,700 per person

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