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Preparation is half the funIn each city we visit we will visit schools and community colleges to observe them in action. We will meet with educators and students to learn about the Chinese education system, exchange ideas, build relationships, and set up sister school relationships. We will be visiting schools in Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi'an.
Itinerary
Day 1 - DEPART FROM USA TO BEIJING Day 2 - ARRIVE BEIJING (4 NIGHTS) We will be met at the airport by our guide and transfer to our hotel in central Beijing.
Jindu Downtown Holiday Inn Day 3 - BEIJING Our trip will start at Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and site of many of the events that have shaped China's history. We will visit the Gate of Heavenly Peace, and then proceed to the huge and spectacular Forbidden City. The Forbidden City dates from the 15th century and served as the Imperial Court for the Mong and Qing Dynasties. Twenty four emperors lived in luxury and splendor in what are now the largest and best preserved Palace buildings in China.
Day 4 BEIJING This morning we have our first visits with Chinese schools and educators. We will visit China's leading most advanced schools and community colleges.
Day 5 THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA & BEIJING This morning we will journey outside of the city for a visit to the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall snakes its way from east to west for nearly 4,000 miles, and has been in existence for over 2,600 years. In the afternoon we will return to Beijing for a visit to the Ming Tombs, where the famous Sacred Way of Stone Animals leads to the burial grounds of the thirteen Ming Dynasty emperors.
Day 6 BEIJING-XI'AN We will fly from Beijing to Xian, a former capital of eleven dynasties. After checking into our hotel, we embark on a Tour of the Xian City Wall. Constructed in the 14th century, the Xi'an City Wall is one of the best-preserved ancient city walls in the world, and the best example of a walled city in China with watchtowers, moats, city gates and tower entrances. We will stay at the
Tangchen Dynasty Hotel Day 7 - XI'AN This morning we will visit the Qin Terra Cotta Army Museum. One of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century revealed an army built to guard the first Qin emperor and his tomb. Over 2,200 years old, the army is made up of more than 8,000 soldiers and horses, each with their own individual characteristics. Our day continues with a visit to the Wild Goose Pagoda at the Benevolence Temple (652 AD), which placed a central role in Chinese Buddhism.
Day 8 XI'AN This morning we will visit K-12 schools and a community college, and a teacher training institute. The rest of the day is free to explore the city.
Day 9 XI'AN - SHANGHAI (3 NIGHTS) We will take a flight to Shanghai, the most cosmopolitan city in the world. We will be staying at the
Baolong Hotel Day 10 - SHANGHAI Today we will visit a local hospital to learn about Chinese medicine. Then we will continue our study of Chinese education, visiting schools, a technical college, and meet with educations. The rest of the day will be free for exploring.
Day 11 - SHANGHAI We will cruise down the Huangpu River, which is one of the best ways to see both old and new Shanghai.
Day 12 DEPART FROM SHANGHAI
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Annette Walker
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What an exciting opportunity! The itinerary is fantastic.