Student Tour - Beijing, Luoyang, Xi'an, Chengdu & Hainan - 14 Days

Upon your arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Beijing.

Today's exploration begins at the Juyongguan Great Wall, a masterwork of ancient military engineering and one of the most spectacular architectural feats in human history. Students will decode the strategic geography, watchtower signaling systems, and brick-masonry techniques that allowed ancient empires to fortify their northern frontiers. Then visit the Summer Palace.

This Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) imperial palace and garden (1636-1912) is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. Modelled on the West Lake in Hangzhou and borrowing design techniques and artistic ideas from the gardens of Jiangnan south of the Yangtze River, this landscaped park offers the perfect summer retreat.
The Great Wall is the largest ancient defensive project ever undertaken in China and even the world. Built continuously over 2,000 years starting in the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 BC), the Great Wall now snakes its way across vast areas of northern and central China and has a total length of more than 20,000 km. The wall is a physical illustration of the Chinese philosophy of defending and tolerating rather than expanding and invading.

 

Constructed from 1406 at the very centre of Beijing, the Palace Museum is more widely known as the Forbidden City. Previously home to 24 different emperors, it is the largest palace complex in the world at approximately 720,000 square metres. Note: Closed on Mondays. In case of closure or ticket unavailability, the itinerary adjusts to Jingshan Park for a premier panoramic view overlooking the entire Forbidden City.

The Lama Temple has a reputation of the largest and best-preserved Tibetan Buddhist Lamasery in Beijing. The building and artwork of the lama Temple is a combination of Han and Tibetan styles.
Completed in 1420, the Temple of Heaven is the largest complex of sacrificial buildings in China that still stands to this day. The temple was visited by Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1636-1912) emperors on an annual basis to pray to the heavens for a good harvest. The subtle employment of acoustic principles used in the construction of the Echo Wall, Triple Sound Stone and Dialogue Stone reflects the advanced architectural technology in use in ancient China.

The Longmen Grottoes is one of the Three Major Buddhist Grottoes in China. Carved 1500 years ago, the grottoes is the long-established art form which plays a significant role in the evolution of Buddism in Asian. It has over 100,000 Buddhist images and statues inside.

Established in the 5th century, the Shaolin Temple (UNESCO) is world-famous for its connection with Chinese martial arts - Shaolin Kung Fu. China’s biggest pagoda forest also lies in Shaolin Temple, which is a concentration of more than 240 tomb pagodas for abbots and eminent monks of the temple.
Coming up next is the best part you could ever imagine – a Chinese Kungfu course (2 hours). Here the Kungfu School is one of China's greatest patrimonies sitting in tranquil mountains, the birthplace of Taoism, which will give you a picturesque and peaceful landscape for training mind and body.

Unearth the secrets of the world’s most significant archaeological discovery. Face the silent ranks of over 6,000 life-sized warriors, archers, and bronze chariots that have guarded the tomb of China’s First Emperor for over 2,200 years.
Located in the centre of Xi'an, the Xi'an City Wall was built in the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) over the previously existing palace walls of the Tang Dynasty. It is the best-preserved and largest city wall in China and extends a total of 13.74 kilometres. The wall has a moat, draw bridges, watchtowers, corner towers and other military defences.

The Jinli Ancient Street, decorated with tea-houses and boutiques on both sides, used to be one of the busiest commercial streets during the Shu Kingdom. The wooden steles and the brick-walls exhibit the ancient charm of the city.
The Wuhou Memorial Temple is a complex of pavilions and statues commemorating figures of the Three Kingdoms period (AD 220-80).
Located in the center of Chengdu, People’s Park is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the city's legendary, slow-paced lifestyle. It seamlessly blends lush natural landscapes and historic monuments with rich local traditions. During your visit, you can wander through Matchmaker’s Corner in People’s Park where parents search for suitable suitors for their children, and visit a traditional Tea House where you can try traditional Chinese tea. Sitting bamboo chairs, sipping local green tea, and watching locals chat or play mahjong offers an authentic window into the true soul of Chengdu's cultural heritage.

After check-in at your hotel, take a leisurely stroll through Qilou Old Street (Arcade Street), Haikou's most historic and scenic landmark. Marvel at the unique Southeast Asian style architecture and vibrant street life that gives this area its timeless charm. It is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the local atmosphere, explore a wide array of eclectic shops, and savor authentic Nanyang-style delicacies.

 

 

Free time to explore Sanya on your own. The best thing to do in Sanya is to relax along the seaside. But in case you want to leave the beach, there are always restaurants where you can try seafood and delicacies, hot spring spas to feel the warmth of nature and markets where you'll find those dazzling local handicrafts.

Free time to explore Sanya on your own. The best thing to do in Sanya is to relax along the seaside. But in case you want to leave the beach, there are always restaurants where you can try seafood and delicacies, hot spring spas to feel the warmth of nature and markets where you'll find those dazzling local handicrafts.