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China Transition Year School Trips & Tours
A Transition Year trip to China will be the experience of a lifetime for many pupils. The diverse mix of historical landmarks, incredible scenery and interactive Chinese experiences reveal the rich and long history of one of the oldest civilisations in the world that’s now re-inventing itself for the 21st century.
As many aspects of Chinese life are so different from that in the UK and Ireland, a tour here will help to give pupils an appreciation of different cultures and lifestyles.
Sample itinerary
Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overnight flight from Ireland | ||
| 2 | Arrive Beijing & meet your guides | Transfer to hotel & check in. Temple of Heaven | Peking Duck Banquet at your hotel |
| 3 | Full day visit to the Great Wall of China, the Sacred Road & the Ming Tombs | Traditional Tea Ceremony | |
| 4 | Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City | Behai Park & Rickshaw ride around the Hutongs | Kung Fu Show |
| 5 | The Summer Palace. Beijing Zoo Panda House | Shopping at local market | Chinese Acrobat Show |
| 6 | Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland | Arrive Ireland | |
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| Morning | |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Overnight flight from Ireland |
| Evening |
| Morning | Arrive Beijing & meet your guides |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Transfer to hotel & check in. Temple of Heaven |
| Evening | Peking Duck Banquet at your hotel |
| Morning | Full day visit to the Great Wall of China, the Sacred Road & the Ming Tombs |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Traditional Tea Ceremony |
| Evening |
| Morning | Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Behai Park & Rickshaw ride around the Hutongs |
| Evening | Kung Fu Show |
| Morning | The Summer Palace. Beijing Zoo Panda House |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Shopping at local market |
| Evening | Chinese Acrobat Show |
| Morning | Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Arrive Ireland |
| Evening |
On-tour support includes...
- Services of a See Off Representative at your departure airport
- Services of a Tour Escort
- Servies of a Local Guide
6 day Beijing package includes
Evening activites
- Chinese Acrobats show (Beijing)
- Peking Opera (Beijing)
- Kung-Fu show (Beijing)
- Huangpu river cruise (Shanghai)
- Tang Dynasty show (Xian)
Transport
We offer flights from a variety of departure airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.
Flight
Giving you full support throughout
Before your tour
- Your own dedicated NST contact
- Bespoke tour itineraries
- Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
- Curriculum linked visit programmes
- Great value for money - no hidden costs
- Free group leader inspection visits
- Risk assessment guidance
- Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits
Whilst you're away
- Free educational resources
- Group-friendly accommodation
- Exceptional standards of coaching
- On-tour support from our reps on the ground
- Support & assistance from our specialists guides throughout your tour
- 24/7 support just a call away
- Extensive group travel insurance
On your return
- Priority rebooking services
- Rewarding your loyalty with our reward scheme
- You say, we listen - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
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