Hot selling China study tour for international schools

Destinations: Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai

Tour Features:

This is PandaStudyTour's flagship classic study tour, the most popular choice for overseas school first-time China visits. It balances iconic landmarks, interactive workshops, university/school exchange, tech factory visits and safe, structured group logistics. Fully customisable for curriculum links, Mandarin learning, STEM focus or art focus.

Highlights

Perfect contrast of ancient and modern: Great Wall & Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Shanghai smart city & advanced manufacturing
Lots of hands-on activities (student favourite): Tai Chi, Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, dumpling making, ancient city wall cycling, traditional craft workshop
Genuine school / university exchange: Local peer interaction, classroom observation, cross-cultural discussion, not just sightseeing
STEM & innovation field study: High-tech enterprise visit, smart city case study, engineering & manufacturing observation
Teacher-friendly learning pack: Pre-trip teaching materials, daily student workbook, reflection tasks, certificate of completion
Full group safety support: English-speaking educational guide, private coach, 24h emergency support, homestay / hotel options, flexible dietary arrangement

Optional Add-ons (for customisation)

Extend 2–3 days to Suzhou: Classical gardens + Suzhou embroidery workshop
Extend to Chengdu: Giant panda base volunteer experience
Add Mandarin intensive classes (1–3 hours per day)
Add business / finance module for senior students
Homestay upgrade (Beijing / Shanghai local family stay)

Itinerary:

Day 1 | Arrive in Beijing

Group arrival, airport pick-up, check in
Welcome briefing, group safety rules, simple Mandarin survival class
Dinner: Peking Duck tasting
Learning task: China map orientation, journal setup

Day 2 | Beijing: Imperial History & Hutong Culture

Morning: Forbidden City (UNESCO), imperial architecture study, complete observation worksheet
Afternoon: Hutong walking tour; hands-on Chinese paper cutting workshop
Evening: Temple of Heaven; learn basic Tai Chi with local master
Cross-curricular: Architecture, philosophy, traditional Chinese ritual

Day 3 | Beijing: Great Wall Hiking & University Exchange

Morning: Jinshanling Great Wall guided hike, group challenge, geography & military history study
Afternoon: University campus visit (Tsinghua / Peking University optional), dialogue with international students
Evening: Group reflection sharing

Day 4 | Beijing Local School Exchange

Morning: Visit a local middle / high school, sit in classes, pair up with Chinese buddies
Midday: Shared lunch with local students
Afternoon: Cultural exchange activity: calligraphy workshop, quiz & games
Output: Exchange letter / short video to new friends

Day 5 | High-speed train to Xi’an | Silk Road & Ancient Capital

Morning: Bullet train to Xi’an (experience China’s high-speed rail engineering)
Afternoon: Xi’an City Wall cycling; explore Muslim Quarter, taste local snacks
Evening: Tang Dynasty culture introduction

Day 6 | Xi’an: Terracotta Army & Archaeology Experience

Morning: Terracotta Warriors Museum, guided archaeology lecture; students compare warrior facial details, record findings
Afternoon: Mini pottery figurine hand-making workshop (take finished work home)
Learning focus: Qin Dynasty history, ancient craft, archaeological preservation

Day 7 | Xi’an → Shanghai

Morning: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda & Silk Road museum
Afternoon: High-speed train to Shanghai
Evening: The Bund walk, observe colonial architecture + Pudong skyline contrast

Day 8 | Shanghai: Tech Innovation & Smart City

Morning: Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, robotics & AI exhibition
Afternoon: Visit new energy vehicle / intelligent manufacturing factory (optional: Tesla / SAIC)
Task: STEM field notes, discussion on sustainable transport

Day 9 | Shanghai: Water Town Visit & Final Cultural Workshop

Day trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town: canal boat ride, ancient water town layout study
Hands-on workshop: Chinese knot making / silk craft experience
Evening: Closing ceremony, group presentation, award PandaStudyTour study certificate