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Group Leader's name: Laurie Noe
Requested return date: 6/21/2020
The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from local restaurants to cultural discoveries has been customized by your professor 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
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Participate in Group Leader-planned activities or explore the city -
Day 3: Beijing
Enjoy dinner in Beijing
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Day 4: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (seasonal: April to October)
Visit the Forbidden CityVisit Tiananmen Square -
Day 5: Beijing
Industry Engagement: Meet with local students and discover life in a Chinese high school
Visit the Temple of Heaven ParkAdd 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), who in order to pursue spiritual and physical harmony becomes a monk and learns kung fu. Along the way he overcomes obstacles, is distracted and tempted, but ultimately achieves the designation of master. This performance combines story-telling, kung-fu, acrobatics, modern dance, and original music to celebrate the philosophy and skill of martial arts.
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Day 6: Beijing
Take an excursion to Badaling
Tour the Great Wall of China with your Tour Director
Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony in Beijing
Tour Beijing's Hutongs by traditional rickshaw
Enjoy a Peking Duck dinner
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Day 7: Beijing • Xi'an
Fly to Xi'an
Take a bike ride on the Ancient City Wall
Enjoy dinner in Xi'an
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Day 8: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Muslim Quarter and the Bell Tower of Xi'an
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army
Add this in-depth excursionTang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening experience the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty at a world-class theater restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. The performance is based on historical records and cultural traditions that exemplify the artistic heritage of the Xi’an province. Many of the dances you’ll see originated from rituals or prayers, but have since been influenced by cultural practices from various regions of China. You’re sure to see why more than 2.5 million people from around the world have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
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Day 9: Xi'an
Industry Engagement: Visit a local school in Xi'an to learn about China's education system
Spend a half day exploring Xi'an on your own
Visit the Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum -
Day 10: Xi'an • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy dinner in Shanghai
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Day 11: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Yu Yuan Garden
- Nanjing Lu
Spend time exploring the Bund on your own
Industry Engagement: Visit a primary school to gain insights on early education in China
Enjoy a traditional Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 12: Shanghai
Industry Engagement: Visit a local University to better understand higher education in China
Industry Engagement: Visit a foreign language training center
Spend a half day exploring Shanghai on your own
Enjoy dinner in Shanghai
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
-
Day 2
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Participate in Group Leader-planned activities or explore the city -
Day 3: Beijing
Enjoy dinner in Beijing
-
Day 4: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (seasonal: April to October)
Visit the Forbidden CityVisit Tiananmen Square -
Day 5: Beijing
Industry Engagement: Meet with local students and discover life in a Chinese high school
Visit the Temple of Heaven ParkAdd 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), who in order to pursue spiritual and physical harmony becomes a monk and learns kung fu. Along the way he overcomes obstacles, is distracted and tempted, but ultimately achieves the designation of master. This performance combines story-telling, kung-fu, acrobatics, modern dance, and original music to celebrate the philosophy and skill of martial arts.
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Day 6: Beijing
Take an excursion to Badaling
Tour the Great Wall of China with your Tour Director
Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony in Beijing
Tour Beijing's Hutongs by traditional rickshaw
Enjoy a Peking Duck dinner
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Day 7: Beijing • Xi'an
Fly to Xi'an
Take a bike ride on the Ancient City Wall
Enjoy dinner in Xi'an
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Day 8: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Muslim Quarter and the Bell Tower of Xi'an
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army
Add this in-depth excursionTang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening experience the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty at a world-class theater restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. The performance is based on historical records and cultural traditions that exemplify the artistic heritage of the Xi’an province. Many of the dances you’ll see originated from rituals or prayers, but have since been influenced by cultural practices from various regions of China. You’re sure to see why more than 2.5 million people from around the world have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
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Day 9: Xi'an
Industry Engagement: Visit a local school in Xi'an to learn about China's education system
Spend a half day exploring Xi'an on your own
Visit the Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum -
Day 10: Xi'an • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy dinner in Shanghai
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Day 11: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Yu Yuan Garden
- Nanjing Lu
Spend time exploring the Bund on your own
Industry Engagement: Visit a primary school to gain insights on early education in China
Enjoy a traditional Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 12: Shanghai
Industry Engagement: Visit a local University to better understand higher education in China
Industry Engagement: Visit a foreign language training center
Spend a half day exploring Shanghai on your own
Enjoy dinner in Shanghai
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Day 13: Depart for home
Building skills for a global world
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| 97% growth in the number of students who were confident navigating unfamiliar places post study abroad.1 | 93% of students who studied abroad and entered the workforce were employed within 6 months of graduation, compared to 49% who did not study abroad.2 | Students who studied abroad saw 100% greater improvement in GPA.3 |
*Sources: 1: EF Study Abroad Program Impact 2018; 2: IES Abroad 2015; 3: Georgia Learning Outcomes of Students Studying Abroad Research Initiative 2010
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