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China: Cultural Highlights

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Boats drift along the Li River in Guilin, framed by the iconic karst peaks that define southern China's landscape
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Overview
  • Duration:11 days 10 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Beijing, Guilin, Yangshuo, Hong Kong

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.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Tai Chi, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Kung Fu ShowDay 3

DAY 3: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tai Chi: Join the locals and partake in Tai Chi exercises.
  • City Tour: Discovery tour of Beijing - visit the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City. Learn about the history of China from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.
  • Kung Fu Show: Experience the sights and sounds of a Kung Fu Show.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

The Great Wall and Peking DuckDay 4

DAY 4: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Great Wall: Board your bus and depart for Chinas best-known attraction - The Great Wall. The wall was built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire during various successive dynasties.
  • Peking Duck: Be treated to northern Chinas most famous dish: Peking Duck.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Ecological Greenhouse, Hutong Rickshaw and Local Family VisitDay 5

DAY 5: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Greenhouse: Visit a greenhouse that develops and researches ecological agriculture in China - learn about the farmers daily work and how they contribute to both society and the environment.
  • Hutong Rickshaw: Take a rickshaw ride through Old Beijing Hutongs.
  • Family Visit: Get a unique perspective on life in this area as you visit a local family.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Flight to Guilin - Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk HillDay 6

DAY 6: GUILIN

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Flight: Transfer to the airport. Board your flight from Beijing to Guilin.
  • Reed Flute Cave: Visit the Reed Flute Cave - this 240-meter long cave is illuminated by colored lighting and showcases various stalactites, stone pillars, and rock formations.
  • Elephant Trunk Hill: Take advantage of a unique photo of the Elephant Trunk Hill.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Guilin.

Full-Day Li River Cruise to YangshuoDay 7

DAY 7: GUILIN - YANGSHUO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Li River Cruise: Full-day cruise on the Li River - it will take you from Guilin through the Guangxi Province ending in Yangshuo. Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Karst Peaks and observe how simple the life of rural China is.
  • Yangshuo: Explore the local markets in Yangshuo.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Yangshuo.

Yangshuo Rice Terraces and Return to GuilinDay 8

DAY 8: YANGSHUO - GUILIN

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Rice Terraces: Discovery tour of Yangshuo - see the beautiful rice terraces, learn how rice is planted before making your contribution and planting some yourself!
  • Travel: Transfer to Guilin.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Guilin.

Flight to Hong KongDay 9

DAY 9: GUILIN - HONG KONG

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Flight: Transfer to the airport in Shenzhen. Board your flight to Hong Kong - vibrant and densely populated, a major port and global financial center famed for its tower-studded skyline.
  • Hotel: Transfer to your hotel in Hong Kong.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong - Victoria Peak and Symphony of LightsDay 10

DAY 10: HONG KONG

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Walking Tour: Guided walking tour of Hong Kong - see Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, and Repulse Bay.
  • Stanley Market: Stop at Stanley Market for last-minute souvenir shopping.
  • Kowloon: Guided walking tour of the Kowloon area.
  • Farewell Dinner: Farewell dinner before the colorful Symphony of Lights Show.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Hong Kong.

Fly Back HomeDay 11

DAY 11: HONG KONG - 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:11 days 10 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Beijing, Guilin, Yangshuo, Hong Kong

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.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Tai Chi, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Kung Fu ShowDay 3

DAY 3: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tai Chi: Join the locals and partake in Tai Chi exercises.
  • City Tour: Discovery tour of Beijing - visit the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City. Learn about the history of China from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.
  • Kung Fu Show: Experience the sights and sounds of a Kung Fu Show.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

The Great Wall and Peking DuckDay 4

DAY 4: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Great Wall: Board your bus and depart for Chinas best-known attraction - The Great Wall. The wall was built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire during various successive dynasties.
  • Peking Duck: Be treated to northern Chinas most famous dish: Peking Duck.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Ecological Greenhouse, Hutong Rickshaw and Local Family VisitDay 5

DAY 5: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Greenhouse: Visit a greenhouse that develops and researches ecological agriculture in China - learn about the farmers daily work and how they contribute to both society and the environment.
  • Hutong Rickshaw: Take a rickshaw ride through Old Beijing Hutongs.
  • Family Visit: Get a unique perspective on life in this area as you visit a local family.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Flight to Guilin - Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk HillDay 6

DAY 6: GUILIN

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Flight: Transfer to the airport. Board your flight from Beijing to Guilin.
  • Reed Flute Cave: Visit the Reed Flute Cave - this 240-meter long cave is illuminated by colored lighting and showcases various stalactites, stone pillars, and rock formations.
  • Elephant Trunk Hill: Take advantage of a unique photo of the Elephant Trunk Hill.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Guilin.

Full-Day Li River Cruise to YangshuoDay 7

DAY 7: GUILIN - YANGSHUO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Li River Cruise: Full-day cruise on the Li River - it will take you from Guilin through the Guangxi Province ending in Yangshuo. Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Karst Peaks and observe how simple the life of rural China is.
  • Yangshuo: Explore the local markets in Yangshuo.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Yangshuo.

Yangshuo Rice Terraces and Return to GuilinDay 8

DAY 8: YANGSHUO - GUILIN

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Rice Terraces: Discovery tour of Yangshuo - see the beautiful rice terraces, learn how rice is planted before making your contribution and planting some yourself!
  • Travel: Transfer to Guilin.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Guilin.

Flight to Hong KongDay 9

DAY 9: GUILIN - HONG KONG

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Flight: Transfer to the airport in Shenzhen. Board your flight to Hong Kong - vibrant and densely populated, a major port and global financial center famed for its tower-studded skyline.
  • Hotel: Transfer to your hotel in Hong Kong.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong - Victoria Peak and Symphony of LightsDay 10

DAY 10: HONG KONG

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Walking Tour: Guided walking tour of Hong Kong - see Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, and Repulse Bay.
  • Stanley Market: Stop at Stanley Market for last-minute souvenir shopping.
  • Kowloon: Guided walking tour of the Kowloon area.
  • Farewell Dinner: Farewell dinner before the colorful Symphony of Lights Show.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Hong Kong.

Fly Back HomeDay 11

DAY 11: HONG KONG - HOME

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

Learning Objectives

Analyze the philosophical and cultural traditions of China through Tai Chi practice, a Kung Fu performance, and guided discovery of the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City spanning the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Investigate the unique geology of the Guilin and Yangshuo region – examining the Karst peak formations of the Li River valley, the Reed Flute Cave, and how geography shapes rural life and rice agriculture in southern China.

Evaluate the contrast between the agricultural heartland of rural China seen on the Li River cruise and the global financial hub of Hong Kong, examining how geography and political history produced dramatically different communities.

Compare the ancient imperial traditions of Beijing with the vibrant hybrid culture of Hong Kong, tracing how colonialism, commerce, and geography produced two distinct expressions of Chinese identity.

Examine sustainable agriculture and ecological farming in China through a visit to a greenhouse that develops ecological agriculture, and community life in Old Beijing through a rickshaw ride through the Hutongs.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Beijing: Tai Chi practice, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Peking Duck dinner, Kung Fu Show.
  • Beijing Cultural: Ecological agriculture greenhouse visit, rickshaw ride through Old Beijing Hutongs, local family visit.
  • Guilin: Reed Flute Cave - 240-meter cave with stalactites and stone pillars illuminated by colored lighting. Elephant Trunk Hill photo.
  • Li River Cruise: Full-day cruise from Guilin through Guangxi Province ending in Yangshuo - breathtaking Karst Peaks scenery.
  • Yangshuo: Local markets, rice terraces discovery, and rice planting participation.
  • Hong Kong: Guided walking tour of Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, and Repulse Bay. Stanley Market. Kowloon walking tour. Symphony of Lights Show farewell dinner.
Why Choose Prométour?
100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

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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