Customized Tour
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Group Leader: Emily O'Ryan
Requested Return Date: 6/23/2018
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: Hong Kong
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Explore the Temple Street Night Market
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Day 3: Hong Kong
Take a guided tour of Hong Kong
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Aberdeen Fishing Village
- Repulse Bay
Explore Stanley Market on your own
Enjoy a dim sum tasting
Visit Victoria Peak
Ride the Star Ferry
Watch "A Symphony of Lights" from the Avenue of Stars
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Day 4: 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. 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 standing 111 feet tall and weighing over 250 tons!
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Day 5: Hong Kong • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
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Day 6: Shanghai
Tour Shanghai with an expert local guide
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleSee Nanjing Lu
Visit Yu Yuan GardenEnjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 7: Shanghai • Xi'an
Explore the Bund waterfront area on your own
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterFly to Xi'an
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Day 8: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Muslim Street food market
Visit the Terra-Cotta Army
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Day 9: Xi'an • Beijing
Take a bike ride on the ancient city wall
Fly to Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park -
Day 10: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit the Forbidden CityVisit Tiananmen Square
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Visit a local school (subject to school calendars)
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 11: Beijing
Visit 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 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Hong Kong
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Explore the Temple Street Night Market
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Day 3: Hong Kong
Take a guided tour of Hong Kong
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Aberdeen Fishing Village
- Repulse Bay
Explore Stanley Market on your own
Enjoy a dim sum tasting
Visit Victoria Peak
Ride the Star Ferry
Watch "A Symphony of Lights" from the Avenue of Stars
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Day 4: 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. 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 standing 111 feet tall and weighing over 250 tons!
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Day 5: Hong Kong • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
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Day 6: Shanghai
Tour Shanghai with an expert local guide
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleSee Nanjing Lu
Visit Yu Yuan GardenEnjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 7: Shanghai • Xi'an
Explore the Bund waterfront area on your own
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterFly to Xi'an
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Day 8: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Muslim Street food market
Visit the Terra-Cotta Army
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 9: Xi'an • Beijing
Take a bike ride on the ancient city wall
Fly to Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park -
Day 10: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit the Forbidden CityVisit Tiananmen Square
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Visit a local school (subject to school calendars)
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 11: Beijing
Visit 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 12: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans, scholarship opportunities, safety protocols, and more.
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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