Beijing and The Great Wall of China

8 or 10 days

Beijing, with extension to Shanghai | BEJ

Beijing is a city in transformation, with fast-paced development thriving alongside historically significant sights like the Forbidden City. Experience Chinese culture—from a Legend of Kung Fu show to a Peking duck dinner—and visit the greatest monument of all: the Great Wall. Construction on the Wall began in the 3rd century B.C., and today it extends for more than 3,000 miles. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Beijing and The Great Wall of China tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Beijing and The Great Wall of China tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to China

Day 2: Beijing

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 3: Beijing

Take a guided tour of Beijing

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Tiananmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
Forbidden City
Summer Palace

Enjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)

Participate in a tai chi lesson

Enjoy a Peking Duck Dinner

Day 4: Beijing • Badaling

Take a day trip to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China

Participate in a tea ceremony

Explore a local market and enjoy an included food tasting

Day 5: Beijing

Visit the Temple of Heaven Park (time permitting)

Participate in a calligraphy lesson

Take a walking tour through the alleys of Old Beijing, in the Nanluoguxiang district

Stop to snack on some local street food

Take a rickshaw tour of a traditional Beijing neighborhood

Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family

Day 6: Beijing

Visit the Yonghe Lamasery TempleVisit the 798 Dashanzi Modern Art Zone

Visit a local school (subject to school calendars)

Day 7: Beijing

See the Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium

Walk through Jingshan Park and enjoy a panoramic view of the Forbidden City

Explore Beijing on your own

Day 8: Depart for home

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Day 8: Beijing • Shanghai

Travel by high-speed train to Shanghai

Visit the Shanghai Tower

Walk along the Bund, a colonial-era center for international banking and trade

Day 9: Shanghai

Take a guided tour of Shanghai

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Jade Buddha Temple
Yu Garden, whose name literally means “happiness”

Take a walking tour of Nanjing Road

With your Tour Director you will:

Explore one of the world’s busiest shopping streets
Interact with locals as you navigate the bustling crowds

Day 10: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

Worldwide Presence

Pricing that makes travel possible

Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

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