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China: Chinese Civilization

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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Beijing, Luoyang, Shanghai

Itinerary

Fly to ChinaDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - BEIJING

Board your flight and fly through the night to China.

Arrival - BeijingDay 2

DAY 2: BEIJING

  • Welcome: Huanying lai dao zhongguo! Meet your Chinese Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel for check-in, rest, and freshen up.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Forbidden City, Opera Mask Painting and Cooking DemoDay 3

DAY 3: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tiananmen: Enter Tiananmen Square - great cultural significance and the largest city square in the world.
  • Forbidden City: Visit the Forbidden City - the Emperors residence, considered the largest palace in the world.
  • Opera School: Visit an Opera Vocational School - learn all about the Chinese Opera. Then master the art of Opera Mask Painting - every color has a different meaning.
  • Cooking Demo: Feast your eyes on a demonstration of Chinese cooking - tasting included!
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Great Wall and 2008 Olympic VenuesDay 4

DAY 4: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Great Wall: Board your bus and depart for the Great Wall of China. Have time to walk along the Ju Rong Guan Section and really absorb the amazing history!
  • Olympic Venues: Discover the sites of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games - see the Beijing National Stadium (Birds Nest) and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube).
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Bullet Train to Luoyang - Longmen GrottoesDay 5

DAY 5: LUOYANG

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel and Prometour Tour Director.
  • Bullet Train: Transfer by motor coach to the train station. Board the bullet train to Luoyang - one of the cradles of Chinese Civilization.
  • Longmen Grottoes: Visit the Longmen Grottoes - a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing tens of thousands of statues of Buddha and his disciples located in more than 2,300 caves built from 493 to 1127 AD. Explore the Xiangshan Temple.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Luoyang.

Shaolin Monastery and Kung Fu SchoolDay 6

DAY 6: LUOYANG

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Shaolin Monastery: Visit the Shaolin Monastery and its Pagoda Forest - recognized as the point of origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kung Fu.
  • Kung Fu School: Visit a Kung Fu School to see over 2,000 local students perform in front of you. Then learn this Chinese Martial Art from the students!
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Luoyang.

Flight to Shanghai - French Concession and the BundDay 7

DAY 7: SHANGHAI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Flight: Transfer by motor coach to the airport. Board your flight to Shanghai. Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
  • Shanghai Tour: Follow a local guide on a tour of Shanghai - discover the French Concession area, the Bund with views on the Financial District called the Pudong. Finish by the Xintiandi - a car-free zone filled with boutiques, restaurants, and shops!
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Shanghai - School Exchange, Yuyuan Gardens and Silk WeavingDay 8

DAY 8: SHANGHAI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • School Visit: Visit a local school to see what its like to be a student in China - interact with the students and participate in a cultural class like calligraphy or paper cutting.
  • Yuyuan Gardens: Visit the Yuyuan Gardens, a classical garden in downtown Shanghai. Then explore the Bazaar!
  • Silk Weaving: See the complete silk-making process at a silk weaving demonstration.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: SHANGHAI - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Board your flight from Hong Kong and fly back home.

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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Beijing, Luoyang, Shanghai

Itinerary

Fly to ChinaDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - BEIJING

Board your flight and fly through the night to China.

Arrival - BeijingDay 2

DAY 2: BEIJING

  • Welcome: Huanying lai dao zhongguo! Meet your Chinese Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel for check-in, rest, and freshen up.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Forbidden City, Opera Mask Painting and Cooking DemoDay 3

DAY 3: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tiananmen: Enter Tiananmen Square - great cultural significance and the largest city square in the world.
  • Forbidden City: Visit the Forbidden City - the Emperors residence, considered the largest palace in the world.
  • Opera School: Visit an Opera Vocational School - learn all about the Chinese Opera. Then master the art of Opera Mask Painting - every color has a different meaning.
  • Cooking Demo: Feast your eyes on a demonstration of Chinese cooking - tasting included!
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Great Wall and 2008 Olympic VenuesDay 4

DAY 4: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Great Wall: Board your bus and depart for the Great Wall of China. Have time to walk along the Ju Rong Guan Section and really absorb the amazing history!
  • Olympic Venues: Discover the sites of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games - see the Beijing National Stadium (Birds Nest) and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube).
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Bullet Train to Luoyang - Longmen GrottoesDay 5

DAY 5: LUOYANG

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel and Prometour Tour Director.
  • Bullet Train: Transfer by motor coach to the train station. Board the bullet train to Luoyang - one of the cradles of Chinese Civilization.
  • Longmen Grottoes: Visit the Longmen Grottoes - a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing tens of thousands of statues of Buddha and his disciples located in more than 2,300 caves built from 493 to 1127 AD. Explore the Xiangshan Temple.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Luoyang.

Shaolin Monastery and Kung Fu SchoolDay 6

DAY 6: LUOYANG

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Shaolin Monastery: Visit the Shaolin Monastery and its Pagoda Forest - recognized as the point of origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kung Fu.
  • Kung Fu School: Visit a Kung Fu School to see over 2,000 local students perform in front of you. Then learn this Chinese Martial Art from the students!
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Luoyang.

Flight to Shanghai - French Concession and the BundDay 7

DAY 7: SHANGHAI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Flight: Transfer by motor coach to the airport. Board your flight to Shanghai. Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
  • Shanghai Tour: Follow a local guide on a tour of Shanghai - discover the French Concession area, the Bund with views on the Financial District called the Pudong. Finish by the Xintiandi - a car-free zone filled with boutiques, restaurants, and shops!
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Shanghai - School Exchange, Yuyuan Gardens and Silk WeavingDay 8

DAY 8: SHANGHAI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • School Visit: Visit a local school to see what its like to be a student in China - interact with the students and participate in a cultural class like calligraphy or paper cutting.
  • Yuyuan Gardens: Visit the Yuyuan Gardens, a classical garden in downtown Shanghai. Then explore the Bazaar!
  • Silk Weaving: See the complete silk-making process at a silk weaving demonstration.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: SHANGHAI - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Board your flight from Hong Kong and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the political and cultural foundations of Chinese civilization through the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and an Opera Vocational School – examining how art, governance, and philosophy defined imperial Chinese society.

Investigate the origins of Chan Buddhism and Kung Fu at the Shaolin Monastery and its Pagoda Forest in Luoyang, connecting martial arts practice and monastic tradition to the spiritual heritage of China.

Evaluate the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Longmen Grottoes – housing tens of thousands of statues of Buddha and disciples in more than 2,300 caves built from 493 to 1127 AD.

Compare the ancient imperial capital of Beijing with the commercial energy of Shanghai, examining how the 2008 Olympic Games, French Concession history, and silk-making traditions reflect Chinas complex modern identity.

Examine traditional Chinese cultural practices including Opera Mask Painting, Chinese cooking demonstrations, calligraphy or paper cutting at a local school, and silk weaving – examining how these crafts preserve and transmit cultural knowledge.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Opera Vocational School and Opera Mask Painting, Chinese cooking demonstration, Great Wall of China, 2008 Olympic venues - National Stadium and National Aquatics Center.
  • Luoyang: Longmen Grottoes UNESCO World Heritage Site - 10,000+ statues of Buddha in 2,300+ caves built 493-1127 AD. Xiangshan Temple. Shaolin Monastery and Pagoda Forest - origin of Chan Buddhism and Kung Fu. Kung Fu School performance and Kung Fu lesson.
  • Shanghai: French Concession, the Bund and Pudong Financial District, Xintiandi. Local school cultural exchange. Yuyuan Gardens. Silk weaving demonstration and the Bazaar.
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30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
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Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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