Destinations: Beijing, Zhangjiajie
This 9-day classic combined study tour pairs China's imperial history capital Beijing with Zhangjiajie's otherworldly natural scenery. It suits student groups who want a balanced China experience: human civilization heritage and world-class natural landscape. Students first explore Chinese imperial history, architecture and culture in Beijing, then fly south to Zhangjiajie to study earth science, mountain ecology and minority folk culture. This itinerary tells a complete story of China: ancient human civilization and magnificent natural creation.
Day1: Arrive Beijing, city orientation Arrive Beijing, hotel check-in. Brief introduction of China's history and geography.
Day2: The Great Wall study tour Hike a gentle section of Great Wall. Learn military history, ancient construction technology and mountain geography of northern China.
Day3: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Explore Forbidden City, study imperial architecture, layout and ritual culture. Visit Tiananmen Square.
Day4: Temple of Heaven & Chinese culture workshop Visit Temple of Heaven. Hands-on traditional craft workshop. Evening group discussion.
Day5: Beijing Museum & fly to Zhangjiajie Morning national museum visit. Afternoon flight to Zhangjiajie. Overnight in Zhangjiajie.
Day6: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Yuanjiajie & Golden Whip Brook) Full day Wulingyuan geopark, field study of sandstone peak forest.
Day7: Tianmen Mountain exploration Ride the long cable car, walk glass skywalk, study Tianmen Cave natural arch.
Day8: Huanglong Cave + Tujia folk culture day Cave study, then Tujia handicraft workshop and folk culture sharing.
Day9: Final reflection & Departure Wrap-up presentation, transfer to Zhangjiajie airport for flight out.
