China: Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai
Learn about the pampered life of emperors and the everyday life of schoolchildren. Step into history on the Great Wall and into the future on the Shanghai Bund. Explore Xi’an, the Chinese capital through 11 dynasties. Ride a rickshaw, sip tea, try Taiji. Experience China: culturally fascinating, politically relevant, and home to a sixth of the world’s population.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit a local school (subject to school calendars)
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Visit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityPeking Duck Dinner
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Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Excursion to Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Take a walking tour of a traditional Beijing neighborhood
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
Add this in-depth excursion:
The Legend of Kung Fu show
Tonight, see the show that tells the story of a young boy, Chun Yi the pure one. To pursue spiritual and physical harmony, he becomes a monk and learns kung fu. Along the way, he overcomes obstacles and temptations, but ultimately achieves the designation of the master. The performance celebrates the philosophy and skill of martial arts through storytelling, acrobatics, modern dance, and music.
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Day 5: Beijing • Xi'an
Visit the Temple of Heaven ParkFly to Xi’an
Take a bike ride on the ancient city wall
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Day 6: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Terracotta Army
Participate in a calligraphy class
Visit the Muslim Street food market
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening, experience the splendor of the Tang Dynasty at this world-class theater and restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. As music, food and dance delight your senses from every angle, you’ll see why more than 2.5 million visitors have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
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Day 7: Xi'an • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy free time on the Bund
Enjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 8: Shanghai
Tour Shanghai with an expert local guide
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing Rd
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Shanghai • Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Visit the Temple Street Night Market
Take the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbor
Enjoy dinner in Kowloon
Watch the cityscape come alive in a dazzling light show
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Day 10: Hong Kong
Take a tour of Hong Kong
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Aberdeen Fishing Village
- Repulse Bay
Experience the Central-Mid Level Escalators
Visit the Aberdeen Fishing Village
Visit Repulse Bay
Ride the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island
Enjoy a dim sum tasting
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Day 11: Hong Kong
Explore Hong Kong on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lantau Island
Lantau Island—the largest of Hong Kong’s 230 islands—is yours to explore. Begin with a 25-minute cable car ride that offers panoramic views of the South China Sea. Visit the Po Lin Monastery and then climb stairs to the island’s main attraction: the world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha, who stands 111 feet tall and weighs over 250 tons!
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit a local school (subject to school calendars)
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Visit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityPeking Duck Dinner
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Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Excursion to Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Take a walking tour of a traditional Beijing neighborhood
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
Add this in-depth excursion:
The Legend of Kung Fu show
Tonight, see the show that tells the story of a young boy, Chun Yi the pure one. To pursue spiritual and physical harmony, he becomes a monk and learns kung fu. Along the way, he overcomes obstacles and temptations, but ultimately achieves the designation of the master. The performance celebrates the philosophy and skill of martial arts through storytelling, acrobatics, modern dance, and music.
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Day 5: Beijing • Xi'an
Visit the Temple of Heaven ParkFly to Xi’an
Take a bike ride on the ancient city wall
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Day 6: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Terracotta Army
Participate in a calligraphy class
Visit the Muslim Street food market
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening, experience the splendor of the Tang Dynasty at this world-class theater and restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. As music, food and dance delight your senses from every angle, you’ll see why more than 2.5 million visitors have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
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Day 7: Xi'an • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy free time on the Bund
Enjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 8: Shanghai
Tour Shanghai with an expert local guide
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing Rd
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Shanghai • Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Visit the Temple Street Night Market
Take the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbor
Enjoy dinner in Kowloon
Watch the cityscape come alive in a dazzling light show
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Day 10: Hong Kong
Take a tour of Hong Kong
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Aberdeen Fishing Village
- Repulse Bay
Experience the Central-Mid Level Escalators
Visit the Aberdeen Fishing Village
Visit Repulse Bay
Ride the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island
Enjoy a dim sum tasting
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Day 11: Hong Kong
Explore Hong Kong on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lantau Island
Lantau Island—the largest of Hong Kong’s 230 islands—is yours to explore. Begin with a 25-minute cable car ride that offers panoramic views of the South China Sea. Visit the Po Lin Monastery and then climb stairs to the island’s main attraction: the world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha, who stands 111 feet tall and weighs over 250 tons!
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Day 12: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
I am so glad that I took my son on this trip with his school. It was amazing to learn about the Chinese culture firsthand while being there. Our tour guides were all awesome and I would recommend this ...Once in a lifetime experience!
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Includes breakfast and dinner daily
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Entrances
Summer Palace; Taiji Lesson; Forbidden City; Tiananmen Square; Great Wall of China; Tea ceremony; Rickshaw Tour; Temple of Heaven Park; Bike ride on Xi’an City Wall; Terracotta Warriors/film; Jade Buddha Temple; Yu Yuan Garden; Shanghai World Financial Center; With extension: Star Ferry Ride; Peak Tram; Dim Sum Tasting
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Benefit from added flexibility of the risk-free enrolment period
If you're currently enrolled, or enrol by 150 days prior to tour departure date, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you'll have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by 150 days prior to your tour departure date for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan.
Program price valid for today. Program price includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
