Customized Tour
Book your tour with confidence knowing we offer the lowest prices possible.
Online enrollment isn't available.
Not to worry—we're here to help. Please call 800-665-5364.
Group Leader: James Randle
Requested Return Date: 2/19/2021
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.
-
Day 1: Fly overnight to China
-
Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
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
Visit with local students
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Visit Tiananmen Square
Visit the Forbidden City
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
Take a walking tour of a traditional Beijing neighborhood
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
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.
-
Day 5: Beijing • Xi'an
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park (time permitting)
Fly to Xi’an [shee-ahn]
Take a bike ride on Xi’an’s ancient city wall
-
Day 6: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Terracotta Army archaeological dig site
Participate in a calligraphy class
Visit a street food market in the city’s Muslim Quarter
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.
-
Day 7: Xi'an • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Walk along the Bund, a colonial-era center for international banking and trade
Enjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
-
Day 8: 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”
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple
Visit Yu Yuan Garden
See Nanjing Rd
-
Day 9: Depart for home
-
Day 1: Fly overnight to China
-
Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
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
Visit with local students
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Visit Tiananmen Square
Visit the Forbidden City
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
Take a walking tour of a traditional Beijing neighborhood
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
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.
-
Day 5: Beijing • Xi'an
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park (time permitting)
Fly to Xi’an [shee-ahn]
Take a bike ride on Xi’an’s ancient city wall
-
Day 6: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Terracotta Army archaeological dig site
Participate in a calligraphy class
Visit a street food market in the city’s Muslim Quarter
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.
-
Day 7: Xi'an • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Walk along the Bund, a colonial-era center for international banking and trade
Enjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
-
Day 8: 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”
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple
Visit Yu Yuan Garden
See Nanjing Rd
-
Day 9: 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.
¿Quiere leer la Guía para Padres en español?
What’s important to you is important to us
-
Flexibility & coverage
Policies like Peace of
Learn more
Mind help make sure you feel
covered and supported. -
Health standards
We’re actively helping to innovate on new global standards for cleanliness & safety.
Learn more