trip to China gives students the unique opportunity to
experience a culture completely different to their own. The third largest country on Earth with a population of over 1.2 billion, an advanced civilisation already existed in China at a time when Europe had yet to emerge from the dark ages.
The educational experience of a visit to this great nation will always live up to its promise - astounding historical sites await you but it is the everyday scenes which often leave the most lasting impression.
Our extended tours are perfect for those with a taste for more of what China has to offer. Experience the highlights of Beijing including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, marvel at the Terracotta Army in Xian. Extend your tour to visit Suzhou, China's garden city and the bustling metropolis of Shanghai with its futuristic architecture.
Beijing
Capital of the people's Republic of China, Beijing combines the ultra modern with a rich traditional past. Discover China's capital and venue of the 29th Olympic games in 2008, with its cultural highlights as a single centre tour or combine a visit to Beijing with Xian. A visit to China is an experience like no other!
Xian was the capital of China for more than one thousand years and the start of the silk road. During the Tang Dynasty from 618 - 906 this important and wealthy capital was a centre for the arts. There are many important archaeological treasures in and around the city which witnessed 11 dynasties, including the truly spectacular Terracotta Army. Today Xian is the capital of the Shaanxi Province.
The capital city of Sichuan, Chengdu is a modern, economically successful vibrant city. Chengdu has a rich intellectual and cultural tradition with traditional handicrafts and folk customs, as well as markets and street sellers in abundance.
Travel to Chengdu and Wolong to learn about the life and environment of China's best loved animal the panda and all that is being done to protect this endangered species.
China's principal port and commercial centre, this futuristic and fashionable city is at the cutting edge of design and architecture. Located on the central east coast, close to the mouth of the Yangtse River. Shanghai is the driving force of China's economic miracle. With a population of over 13m, Shanghai has fine museums, theatres and scenic gardens.
