Highlights of China

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Highlights

Hiking along the picturesque Mutianyu Great Wall
Engaging in a Chinese lesson, calligraphy workshop, Tai Chi class, terracotta figurine workshop and chopstick making workshop
Immersing in China’s breathtaking natural environment on Mt. Huashan
Seeing stunning views of modern day Shanghai from the Huangpu River
Riding along Xi’an’s magnificent city wall
Enjoying a rickshaw ride in Hutong

This exciting expedition will journey through China’s remarkable cities and scenery, immersing schools in an authentic country and culture. Through various workshops from learning calligraphy, to making paper and chopsticks, new skills will be discovered. The exploration will begin in Beijing where you’ll discover the city and engage in various hands-on activities. You’ll walk along the picturesque Mutianyu Great Wall before immersing in the folk art and city of Xi’an, exploring all the small mosques, markets and restaurants the Muslim Quarter has to offer. Venture to Mt. Huashan where you’ll experience tranquil, unforgettable views of China’s natural environment before ending the memorable experience in Shanghai.

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Sample Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Beijing

Day 2
Beijing Exploration, Chinese and Calligraphy Classes

Day 3
Mutianyu Great Wall

Day 4
Folk Art, To Xi’an

Day 5
Xi’an City Exploration

Day 6
Terracotta Warriors Museum

Day 7
Mt. Huashan

Day 8
To Shanghai

Day 9
Shanghai Exploration

Day 10
Depart Shanghai

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Learning outcomes for students

World Expeditions Schools journeys are designed to encourage positive personal development and the learning of life skills, while leaving the communities and environments we travel to, in a better condition than when we arrived.
The programs are designed to:
• build strong friendships and bonds with their peers, their teachers, and the local people they meet.
• increase the confidence to engage with new people, and collaboratively make informed decisions.
• discover the benefits of working cooperatively together as a cohesive team, to achieve a common objective.
• Increase the ability to face, and cope with, mental and physical challenges and therefore increase resilience.
• give students a chance to appreciate and care for the natural world. The environments we travel through are beautiful and often pristine, invariably the students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding about how their individual actions impact on the environment.
• Learn personal skills i.e., time management, personal hygiene, responsibility for personal gear, patience, tolerance, and public speaking.
We help encourage students to learn what it means to be a true global citizen.

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Why travel with us

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Since the 1980's, we have helped students from around the globe to experience the world's most exciting destinations, allowing them to travel, give, grow.

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Together with students, we have completed over 400 Service Learning programs in developing countries. We will always continue to support causes including social justice, animal welfare, the environment and more.

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