Explore Beijing’s deep-rooted history through visits to the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and hands-on cultural workshops that bring ancient traditions to life. Engage with local students, discover hidden alleyways, and learn about community resilience in both historical and contemporary contexts. Then shift gears in Shanghai, where futuristic skylines, creative districts, and urban planning centers showcase the modern energy shaping China’s global future.


Program
Highlights

Itinerary Overview

1

Arrive in Beijing, icebreakers, and welcome dinner

2

Visit to the Temple of Heaven, Beijing hutong tour, and cultural workshop

3

Local school exchange, visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and Peking duck dinner

4

Peking Opera workshop and visit to the Summer Palace

5

Great Wall of China hike and cooking class

6

Visit the Dandelion School and scavenger hunt in 798 Contemporary Art District

7

High-speed train to Shanghai, visit to the Shanghai Tower, and Huangpu River cruise

8

French Concession tour, Shanghai Urban Planning Center visit, and Shanghainese cooking class

9

Visits to Yu Garden and Zhujiajiao Water Town, acrobatic performance, and farewell dinner

10

Visits to Yu Garden and Zhujiajiao Water Town, acrobatic performance, and farewell dinner

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Program Learning Objectives:
SDGs in Focus

Quality Education

Quality Education

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Partnerships for the Goals

Partnerships for the Goals

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