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  Discovery of Ancient Beijing (7 Day)  
 
Designed for: groups and individuals who have never been to China, and are interested in culture &
life Experience in China
Trip fees: GBP ¡ê498 plus flights (UK Applicants)
EUR €718 plus flights (EU Applicants)
USD $850 plus flights (USA & other Applicants)
What included in the Price
This trip includes four major parts:
  Sightseeing Programs
Culture & Arts Workshops
Local and Social Activities
Extension Trips
 
  Trip Introduction  
 
This is a unique program specially designed for groups and individuals who have never been to China
before, and are interested in experiencing authentic Chinese culture. The trip is flexible to suit all
individuals or group needs centred around China¡¯s famous historical Attractions and Culture & life
experience.
 
  1. Sightseeing Programs  
 
Our sightseeing programs provide a great chance for participants to discover China's major historical
and cultural attractions. Beijing sights include the Great Wall of China, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven,
Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City. These tours give a chance for participants to experience China's
rich unique history and cultural heritage. Admission, transportation and English speaking guides are
included in all of the trips.

• Great Wall
• Forbidden City
• Tiananmen Square
• Temple of Haven
• Bei Hai Park
• Summer Palace
• Beijing Hutong

For more information about the sightseeing programs, please click here

 
  2. Culture & Arts Workshops  
 


Culture and arts workshops such as Chinese calligraphy, brush painting, Chinese medicine, traditional
musical instruments, making Chinese dumpling etc. are a unique opportunity for students to learn and
experience some of China¡¯s traditional skills and crafts. All workshops are taught and demonstrated
by professionals of each craft.

• Calligraphy
• Brush Painting
• Chinese Medicine
• Traditional Music
• Paper-cutting
• Ma Jhong Playing
• Dumpling Making
• Chinese Martial Arts
• Chinese Language
• Chinese Songs
• Chinese Seals & Stamps

For more information about the workshops, please click here

 
  3. Local & Social Activities  
 


A wide range of local and social activities will be organized throughout the trip program including
a Peking Duck feast, Chinese Hot Pot night, karaoke night, Chinese teahouse, Peking opera and souvenir
shopping. Our dinners and social evenings are fun filled events and are a great way to meet other people
from all over the world.

• Peking Opera
• Teahouse
• Acrobatics Show
• Hot Pot Night
• Peking Duck Banquet
• Souvenir Shopping Day
• Visit a Chinese Family

For more information about the activities, please click here


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  4. Extension Trips  
 


Extension trips are arranged for those who would deeper experience of China. These trips are available in
an additional cost after 7 days trip in Beijing.

Available trips include:

Xian 3-Day
Shanghai 3-Day
Xian & Shanghai 5-Day
Yellow Mountains + Shanghai 5-Day
Guilin & Guiyang 5-Day
Shanxi 5-Day
Sichuan 7-Day
Yunnan 7-Day

 

 
  Once you are in China  
 


Transportation

Our staff will meet you at Beijing International Capital Airport and will be holding an orange colored
SCIC sign to identify them. A trip welcome pack will be handed out to every participant so you can start
enjoying your China experience straight away, whilst our staff introduces the program on the coach.
We will take you back to the Airport once the trip finished. Our private coach and driver will be provided
during your trip in China for safe and pleasant transport to and from the hotels and to every place
where the activities take place, such the historical sites, training places, downtown in Beijing and the
train station.

For more information about our transportation such as coaches, train, flight, as well as public transportation
taxies, buses, subways, please click here

Accommodation

Participants will stay at either 3 or 4 Star hotels depending on the location of the activities taking place
during your visit in China. Standard rooms have one double or twin beds, air-conditioning, en suite
shower/bath room and satellite television. Some hotels offer facilities such as choice of restaurants
and pubs, Health and Fitness club with gym, Jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, massage,
bowling,table tennis and games room. All the accommodation we have selected is generally good condition, with two people sharing a standard room. For more information about our hotels, please click here

Food & Beverages

All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) are included in the trip except last two free days. Breakfast
in the hotel is generally buffet style with a choice of both Western style and Chinese food, but lunches and
dinners in local restaurants are mostly Chinese food. Chinese tea, soft drinks and Chinese beer are served
with lunch and dinner and there are plenty of dishes available for vegetarians. If you have special
requirements for your meals, please inform us on the registration form in advance. (Plus the wonderful
welcome dinner and the farewell party).

Briefing & Orientation

Participants will be given a comprehensive orientation session on the first day of arrival. This briefing
will provide all the information about our trip including local map, itinerary, timetable, emergency
contact numbers, plus the locations of amenities such as pubs, supermarkets and post office. In addition,
participants will be taken on a brief tour around the hotel and then on a more extensive walking tour of
the neighborhood so you can orientate yourself and make the most of local facilities.

Flights Information

Our trip programs do not include the return flights from your home country, so flight tickets should be
obtained prior by yourself or the group leader or school teacher to departure. This can be done by phoning
the airline direct e.g. Air-China, BA or via a travel agencies in your local area. Alternatively tickets
can be bought via the Internet (e.g.www.expedia.com).

For booking requirements and cheap flights, please click here

Visa Instruction

Chinese visas can be easily applied for 3 months prior to the trip. This can be done by visiting the Visa
Office or Chinese Embassy in your home country. We will provide all the information and documents for your
visa application. All applicants should submit an application in person or through a third party
(e.g. travel agency). If you come to the trip as a group from martial arts schools, the group visa can be
arranged either by the group leader or the school teacher.

For visa applications, please click here

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Travel Insurance

It is highly recommended that all travelers have adequate travel insurance cover, especially for the purposes
of flight cancellation and medical expanses. You will be responsible for arranging it yourself with the
insurance companies or travel agencies in your home country.

Dates & Fees
This program is carried out annually in Easter period (March to April) and September to October.
For a specific trip dates and fees, please click here

Itinerary
For a detailed standard itinerary, please click here

How to apply
To book this trip, please click here

Feedbacks
To see how much our participants enjoyed our previous trips, please click here.

Travel Info & FAQ¡¯s
More essential travel information such as Money Exchange, Local Weather Condition, How to pack etc,
please click Travel Info and FAQ

Inquiries
If you have any questions and require further information about this trip, please contact us


 
  Itinerary  
 Day 8: Xi¡¯an
Visit the Terra- cotta Warriors - the guards for the tomb of Qinshihuang. Visit the Forest of Steles, Muslim
living quarters, the Big Mosque. Have a banquet of dumplings for dinner and Tang Dynast Dancing Show.
Day 9: Xi¡¯an/ Shanghai (2h flight)
Visit the Yuyuan Garden, the old city area, Shanghai Museum, the Bund and Nanjing Road. Enjoy acrobatic
show at night and overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Shanghai
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Ancient City Wall, the New Provincial Museum and fly to Shanghai. Stay at
hotel.
Day 11: Shanghai - Suzhou (80 km, 1h train) - Shanghai
Take the train to Suzhou, visit the Humble Administrator Garden and the old village Tongli and the Garden of Retreat and Retrospect. Visit the old canals in the town. Return to Shanghai by train and overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Shanghai
1. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to your home country
2. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to Beijing
Day 12: Shanghai
1. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to your home country
2. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to Beijing
Day 12: Shanghai
1. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to your home country
2. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to Beijing
Day 12: Shanghai
1. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to your home country
2. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to Beijing

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