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China: History Highlights

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Thousands of unique terracotta soldiers stand in formation in Xian, guarding China's first emperor for over 2,000 years
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Overview
  • Duration:10 days 9 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Nanking

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: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Lugou BridgeDay 3

DAY 3: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tiananmen Square: Enter Tiananmen Square - the largest city square in the world and a site of great cultural significance.
  • Forbidden City: Visit the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace - considered the largest palace in the world.
  • Lugou Bridge: Visit Lugou Bridge - the battlefield during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Enjoy an in-depth lecture on the history of the Sino-Japanese War.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Great Wall, Yuan Ming Yuan and Overnight Train to XianDay 4

DAY 4: BEIJING - XIAN

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Great Wall: Board your bus and depart for Chinas best-known attraction. Take a walk on the Great Wall - built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire.
  • Yuan Ming Yuan: Visit Yuan Ming Yuan - an imperial garden constructed by the Fourth Qing Emperor Kangxi in 1707. Enjoy an in-depth briefing on the Opium War.
  • Overnight Train: Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the train station to board your overnight train to Xian.

Xian - City Wall, Muslim Quarter and Xian IncidentDay 5

DAY 5: XIAN

  • Arrival: Welcome to Xian, one of the four great ancient capitals of China. Transfer to your hotel to check-in.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Xian Incident: Briefing of the Xian Incident - an important turning point in Chinese modern history which took place during the Chinese Civil War.
  • City Wall: Visit the City Wall - learn about the ancient military system and its defense. Enjoy a bike ride around the wall!
  • Muslim Quarter: Explore the Muslim Quarter - home to the 1360-year-old Great Mosque of Xian.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Xian.

Terracotta Army and Flight to ShanghaiDay 6

DAY 6: XIAN - SHANGHAI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Terracotta Army: Visit the Terracotta Army - a form of funerary art buried with the First Emperor of Qin, dating from 210 BC. Enjoy an in-depth briefing of the Ancient China Wars.
  • Flight: Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport. Board your flight from Xian to Shanghai. Transfer to your hotel.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Shanghai - School Exchange and French ConcessionDay 7

DAY 7: SHANGHAI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • School Visit: Visit a local school - exchange with local students and partake in a friendly game of sports.
  • French Concession: Explore the French Concession and the Jewish Center - during World War II, Shanghai was a divided city. Learn about the Battle of Shanghai.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Shanghai - Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and XintiandiDay 8

DAY 8: SHANGHAI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Yuyuan Garden: Visit the Yuyuan Garden - a classical garden in downtown Shanghai with a history of over 400 years.
  • The Bund: Transfer to The Bund, a waterfront area in central Shanghai.
  • Shikumen Museum: Experience the Open House Shikumen Museum - cherish the memories of Old Shanghai and recall past events.
  • Xintiandi: Visit Xintiandi - where the first national congress of the Communist Party of China was held.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Nanking - Memorial Hall and Sun Yat-Sen MausoleumDay 9

DAY 9: NANKING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • High-Speed Train: Board a high-speed train to Nanking.
  • Memorial Hall: Visit the Memorial Hall - in honor of the victims of the Nanking Massacre.
  • Sun Yat-Sen: Visit the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the father of the Republic of China.
  • Presidential Palace: Visit the Old Presidential Palace.
  • Return: Return to Shanghai.
  • Farewell Dinner: Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Fly Back HomeDay 10

DAY 10: SHANGHAI - HOME

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

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Overview
  • Duration:10 days 9 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Nanking

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: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Lugou BridgeDay 3

DAY 3: BEIJING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tiananmen Square: Enter Tiananmen Square - the largest city square in the world and a site of great cultural significance.
  • Forbidden City: Visit the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace - considered the largest palace in the world.
  • Lugou Bridge: Visit Lugou Bridge - the battlefield during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Enjoy an in-depth lecture on the history of the Sino-Japanese War.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Beijing.

Great Wall, Yuan Ming Yuan and Overnight Train to XianDay 4

DAY 4: BEIJING - XIAN

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Great Wall: Board your bus and depart for Chinas best-known attraction. Take a walk on the Great Wall - built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire.
  • Yuan Ming Yuan: Visit Yuan Ming Yuan - an imperial garden constructed by the Fourth Qing Emperor Kangxi in 1707. Enjoy an in-depth briefing on the Opium War.
  • Overnight Train: Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the train station to board your overnight train to Xian.

Xian - City Wall, Muslim Quarter and Xian IncidentDay 5

DAY 5: XIAN

  • Arrival: Welcome to Xian, one of the four great ancient capitals of China. Transfer to your hotel to check-in.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Xian Incident: Briefing of the Xian Incident - an important turning point in Chinese modern history which took place during the Chinese Civil War.
  • City Wall: Visit the City Wall - learn about the ancient military system and its defense. Enjoy a bike ride around the wall!
  • Muslim Quarter: Explore the Muslim Quarter - home to the 1360-year-old Great Mosque of Xian.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Xian.

Terracotta Army and Flight to ShanghaiDay 6

DAY 6: XIAN - SHANGHAI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Terracotta Army: Visit the Terracotta Army - a form of funerary art buried with the First Emperor of Qin, dating from 210 BC. Enjoy an in-depth briefing of the Ancient China Wars.
  • Flight: Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport. Board your flight from Xian to Shanghai. Transfer to your hotel.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Shanghai - School Exchange and French ConcessionDay 7

DAY 7: SHANGHAI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • School Visit: Visit a local school - exchange with local students and partake in a friendly game of sports.
  • French Concession: Explore the French Concession and the Jewish Center - during World War II, Shanghai was a divided city. Learn about the Battle of Shanghai.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Shanghai - Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and XintiandiDay 8

DAY 8: SHANGHAI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Yuyuan Garden: Visit the Yuyuan Garden - a classical garden in downtown Shanghai with a history of over 400 years.
  • The Bund: Transfer to The Bund, a waterfront area in central Shanghai.
  • Shikumen Museum: Experience the Open House Shikumen Museum - cherish the memories of Old Shanghai and recall past events.
  • Xintiandi: Visit Xintiandi - where the first national congress of the Communist Party of China was held.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Nanking - Memorial Hall and Sun Yat-Sen MausoleumDay 9

DAY 9: NANKING

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • High-Speed Train: Board a high-speed train to Nanking.
  • Memorial Hall: Visit the Memorial Hall - in honor of the victims of the Nanking Massacre.
  • Sun Yat-Sen: Visit the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the father of the Republic of China.
  • Presidential Palace: Visit the Old Presidential Palace.
  • Return: Return to Shanghai.
  • Farewell Dinner: Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Shanghai.

Fly Back HomeDay 10

DAY 10: SHANGHAI - HOME

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

Learning Objectives

Analyze the military and imperial history of China through visits to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Lugou Bridge – the battlefield of the Second Sino-Japanese War – examining how historical sites reflect China shifting power and ideology.

Investigate the significance of the Great Wall of China as a feat of military engineering and imperial policy, and explore Xian – one of the four great ancient capitals of China – including the City Wall, Muslim Quarter, and the Xian Incident.

Evaluate the human cost of conflict in modern Chinese history through a visit to the Memorial Hall in Nanking, honoring the victims of the Nanking Massacre, and the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen.

Compare the distinct phases of Chinese history – from ancient imperial dynasties to the Republic and modern era – through primary source sites spanning Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, and Nanking.

Examine the layered colonial and wartime history of Shanghai through the French Concession, the Jewish Center, and the Battle of Shanghai – examining how geopolitics shaped this global port city.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Beijing: Tiananmen Square - the largest city square in the world. Forbidden City - the largest palace in the world. Lugou Bridge battlefield of the Second Sino-Japanese War. Great Wall of China. Yuan Ming Yuan imperial garden.
  • Xian: City Wall bike ride. Muslim Quarter and the 1360-year-old Great Mosque. Xian Incident briefing. Terracotta Army - funerary art of the First Emperor of Qin dating from 210 BC.
  • Shanghai: Local school exchange. French Concession and Jewish Center. Battle of Shanghai briefing. Yuyuan Garden - classical garden with over 400 years of history. The Bund. Xintiandi. Open House Shikumen Museum.
  • Nanking: Memorial Hall honoring victims of the Nanking Massacre. Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. Old Presidential Palace.
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
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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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