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Group Leader: Paul Marques
Requested Return Date: 4/23/2017
ABOUT EF
For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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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)
Participate in a Taiji lessonVisit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityEnjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Travel to Badaling
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs
Enjoy a traditional Chinese meal with Hutong families
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionThe 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 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
Visit the Muslim Street food market
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionTang 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 Lu
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Day 9: Shanghai • Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Explore the Temple Street night market
Ride the Star Ferry
Watch "A Symphony of Lights" from the Avenue of Stars
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Day 10: Hong Kong
Explore Stanley Market on your own
Take a guided tour of Hong Kong
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Aberdeen
- Repulse Bay
Visit Victoria's Peak
Enjoy a dim sum tasting
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Day 11: Hong Kong
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionLantau Island
Lantau Island, the largest of Hong Kong’s 230 islands, is yours to explore on this optional excursion! Begin with a 25-minute cable car ride that offers panoramic views of the South China Sea. Visit the Po Lin Precious Lotus monastery and then climb stairs to the island’s main attraction: the world’s tallest, outdoor, seated bronze Buddha 111 feet tall and over 250 tons!
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
-
Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
-
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)
Participate in a Taiji lessonVisit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityEnjoy a Peking duck dinner
-
Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Travel to Badaling
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs
Enjoy a traditional Chinese meal with Hutong families
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionThe 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 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
-
Day 6: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Terracotta Army
Visit the Muslim Street food market
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionTang 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 Lu
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Day 9: Shanghai • Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Explore the Temple Street night market
Ride the Star Ferry
Watch "A Symphony of Lights" from the Avenue of Stars
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Day 10: Hong Kong
Explore Stanley Market on your own
Take a guided tour of Hong Kong
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Aberdeen
- Repulse Bay
Visit Victoria's Peak
Enjoy a dim sum tasting
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Day 11: Hong Kong
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionLantau Island
Lantau Island, the largest of Hong Kong’s 230 islands, is yours to explore on this optional excursion! Begin with a 25-minute cable car ride that offers panoramic views of the South China Sea. Visit the Po Lin Precious Lotus monastery and then climb stairs to the island’s main attraction: the world’s tallest, outdoor, seated bronze Buddha 111 feet tall and over 250 tons!
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
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