Connecting to Culture and Service in China
12 days
Beijing and Free The Children Community – Estimated 15 Service Hours
Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable
Travel over 6,000 miles to a country where ancient history, tradition and culture influence daily life. Your journey through China begins in Beijing, a city rooted in tradition while simultaneously paving a new path into the future. Climb the Great Wall and marvel at the Forbidden City—home of the imperial palace of the Ming Dynasty. Investigate the challenges of the rural countryside in contrast to nearby modern cities. Together with Free The Children, an award-winning charity, you’ll work side by side with locals building and restoring projects in school communities, exploring new ways to fund rural education efforts, teaching English to students and even learning Mandarin. As you implement these sustainable solutions, you’ll be immersed in the culture and forging lasting connections to the communities you serve.
Your Service Project Themes
We work with the award-winning charity Free The Children to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
DAY 1: FLY OVERNIGHT TO CHINA
DAY 2: ARRIVE IN BEIJING
Meet your Field Director at the airport. After you arrive at your accommodations, settle in and meet your group for the country orientation and safety overview.
DAY 3: BEIJING
Explore the city on foot with your expert local guide.
DAY 4: BADALING
Travel to Badaling, the most visited section of the Great Wall of China.
DAYS 5-10: SERVICE PROJECT — FREE THE CHILDREN COMMUNITY
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with Free The Children to better understand local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
DAY 11: BEIJING
After your service project, transfer to Beijing to spend one last night in China with your group.
DAY 12: DEPART FOR HOME
We work with the award-winning charity Free The Children to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
- Health
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Alternative Income
- Agriculture and Food Security
DAY 1: FLY OVERNIGHT TO CHINA
DAY 2: ARRIVE IN BEIJING
Meet your Field Director at the airport. After you arrive at your accommodations, settle in and meet your group for the country orientation and safety overview.
DAY 3: BEIJING
Explore the city on foot with your expert local guide.
- Visit the Summer Palace, over 700 acres of lakes, palaces and gardens, and participate in a tai chi lesson.
- Enjoy a dragon boat ride in the city.
- Explore the Forbidden City, the imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.
- Walk through Tiananmen Square, a historic square in Beijing and site of noted political events.
- Enjoy a traditional dinner of Peking duck with your group.
DAY 4: BADALING
Travel to Badaling, the most visited section of the Great Wall of China.
- Take a tour the Great Wall of China.
- Experience a Huton Rickshaw ride.
- Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local family’s home.
- Attend an optional Kung Fu show.
DAYS 5-10: SERVICE PROJECT — FREE THE CHILDREN COMMUNITY
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with Free The Children to better understand local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Each morning, you’ll begin your service projects in a nearby village.
- Spend the afternoon immersed in cultural activities.
- In the evening, reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
DAY 11: BEIJING
After your service project, transfer to Beijing to spend one last night in China with your group.
DAY 12: DEPART FOR HOME
Your Service Project Themes
We work with the award-winning charity Free The Children to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
DAY 1: FLY OVERNIGHT TO CHINA
DAY 2: ARRIVE IN BEIJING
Meet your Field Director at the airport. After you arrive at your accommodations, settle in and meet your group for the country orientation and safety overview.
DAY 3: BEIJING
Explore the city on foot with your expert local guide.
DAY 4: BADALING
Travel to Badaling, the most visited section of the Great Wall of China.
DAYS 5-10: SERVICE PROJECT — FREE THE CHILDREN COMMUNITY
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with Free The Children to better understand local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
DAY 11: BEIJING
After your service project, transfer to Beijing to spend one last night in China with your group.
DAY 12: DEPART FOR HOME
We work with the award-winning charity Free The Children to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
- Health
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Alternative Income
- Agriculture and Food Security
DAY 1: FLY OVERNIGHT TO CHINA
DAY 2: ARRIVE IN BEIJING
Meet your Field Director at the airport. After you arrive at your accommodations, settle in and meet your group for the country orientation and safety overview.
DAY 3: BEIJING
Explore the city on foot with your expert local guide.
- Visit the Summer Palace, over 700 acres of lakes, palaces and gardens, and participate in a tai chi lesson.
- Enjoy a dragon boat ride in the city.
- Explore the Forbidden City, the imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.
- Walk through Tiananmen Square, a historic square in Beijing and site of noted political events.
- Enjoy a traditional dinner of Peking duck with your group.
DAY 4: BADALING
Travel to Badaling, the most visited section of the Great Wall of China.
- Take a tour the Great Wall of China.
- Experience a Huton Rickshaw ride.
- Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local family’s home.
- Attend an optional Kung Fu show.
DAYS 5-10: SERVICE PROJECT — FREE THE CHILDREN COMMUNITY
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with Free The Children to better understand local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Each morning, you’ll begin your service projects in a nearby village.
- Spend the afternoon immersed in cultural activities.
- In the evening, reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
DAY 11: BEIJING
After your service project, transfer to Beijing to spend one last night in China with your group.
DAY 12: DEPART FOR HOME
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Not only did I get to see the culture of these amazing people, I got to walk in their shoes and see how they have it. This tour will change your life for the better. ...This tour was amazing!!!
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & Transportation
Your flights—covered. Ground transportation—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Enjoy an 10-night stay in hotels with private bathrooms.
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Regional Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience. Lunches are also included during your service project days.
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Field Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Field Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-trip logistics and facilitates post-project reflection activities.
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15 Service Hours
Earn up to 15 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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Guided Sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.
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Entrances
Gain access to local attractions, like nature hikes with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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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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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
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