• The history of China is an increasingly popular option for teachers. With our fully inclusive 8 day Beijing and Xi'an package visiting groups can learn about significant events in the places where they occurred as well as seeing some spectacular sights including Tiananmen Square or the world famous Terracotta Army in the Ban Po village. Prices start at £978. We also have many other tours to suit your individual needs.

    Subject Focus:

    • KS 5: Understand the rise of communism in China, its development and its influence today.
    • KS 5: Explore changes and continuities between Imperial and communist China.
    • KS 5: Reflect over the influence of the past on modern day life, as the streets, sites and art of Beijing tell the story of this city and its people throughout history.
    • KS 5: Think about the historical events in Beijing and the influence they've had on the rest of the world.

    Student Outcomes:

    • View a wide range of sites and monuments that commemorate Beijing's history.
    • Understand how monuments' meanings change over time due to changing attitudes and events.
    • Explore the importance of the fall of the empire and the Chinese Revolution and their affect on the rest of the world.
    • Enhance learning of 20th century history, the downfall of the Emperor, the impact of World War II and the effects of communism.

     

  • Guilin

    Guilin is thought to have been inhabited for some 30,000 years and boasts a pleasant subtropical climate, plentiful rainwater, an abundance of vegetation and weird-shaped, isolated pinnacles that appear from the ground.

  • Shaolin Monastry

    The Shaolin Monastry was built in 495 AD on the Shaoshi Peak and was founded by an Indian monk, Bodhidharma, who sat facing the back wall of a cave and meditated for 9 years. He designed a method of physical training based upon the observation of the movements of animals and today, the monastery is known as the home of most Asian martial arts.

  • Yangtze River Cruise

    The mighty Yangtze, the largest river in China, is said to be the cradle of Chinese civilization. The "Ten Thousand Li River" flows 6.300 km from the snowy heights of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau to the East China Sea, just north of Shanghai. The river winds through some of China's most spectacular scenery, down the Three Gorges, known for their dramatic beauty, cultural treasures, religious and historical sites and most recently for the building of the controversial Three Gorges Dam.

  • Visit the Great Wall

    One of the wonders of the world. The Great Wall was originally built during the Qin Dynasty to protect the country from Mongolian invaders, it stretches an amazing 6,000 miles and can be visited on a day trip from Beijing.

  • Museum of Chinese History

    China's diverse and fascinating history can be traced through the artefacts and exhibitions in this museum. From the earliest settlement through to the 20th century, students can evaluate the continuities from past to present.

  • Terracotta Army

    Buried with the emperor Qin, the Emperor who gave China its name and unified it for the first time, these stunning statues are a testament to his power and beliefs. They give students a chance to explore the early unification of China.

Suggested Accommodation

  • China accommodation

    We use a variety of 3 and 4 star hotels throughout China. Student rooms are normally for 2 or 3, and include TV, air conditioning and en suite facilities. Full board meal arrangements throughout, usually served “family style”.

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