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Discover 21 Century China! Beijing | Guilin | Shanghai
DAY 1, SATURDAY Morning
Depart for Beijing
DAY 2, SUNDAY (Beijing) Afternoon
Arrive in Beijing & Hotel Check‐in •
Evening
Receive Welcome Packets and Program Orientation
Welcome Dinner at Peking Duck Restaurant Considered one of China's most famous national cuisines, Peking Roast Duck has been a central item in Chinese food culture for centuries. The dish is often a favorite of local and international guests alike.
DAY 3, MONDAY (Beijing) Morning
Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City
Afternoon
Tour Beijing’s Ancient Hutong District
Evening
•
Lunch at Local Family’s Home
•
Ascend the Beijing Bell and Drum Tower
Dinner at Famous Outdoor Food Market and Shopping in Wangfujing
DAY 4, TUESDAY (Beijing) Morning
Class Visit at Tsinghua University’s Branch High School •
Morning/Afternoon
Activities and Direct Cultural Exchange
The Great Wall of China (at Mutianyu)
China Study Tour
1
www.StudyCLI.org
Dinner at Xinjiang Specialty Restaurant
Evening
With 56 distinct ethnic groups, China is home to an array of languages, customs and cuisines. Experience an authentic Xinjiang meal while in Beijing for a glimpse into the diversity of China.
DAY 5, WEDNESDAY (Beijing to Guilin) Morning
Depart for Guilin
Afternoon
Bus from Airport to Chuan Mountain for Scenic Overview of Guilin
Evening
Dinner at Foot of Chuan Mountain
DAY 6, THURSDAY (Guilin) Morning
Service Learning: Teach English at Local Kindergarten
Afternoon
Company Visits (Internet Software Firm and English Training School)
Evening
Dinner in Buddhist Monastery Cave Nestled within a mountainside cave, this monastery is rarely visited by foreign guests. A friendship between CLI’s Program Director and the temple’s head monk grants us rare access into this cultural gem.
DAY 7, FRIDAY (Guilin) Morning
Service Learning: Teach English at Local Kindergarten
Afternoon
Guest Lecture with Guangxi Normal University History Professor
Evening
Four Lakes, Two Rivers Tour and Shopping at Local Goods Market
DAY 8, SATURDAY (Guilin to Yangshuo) Morning
Li River Boat Cruise to Yangshuo The Li River is widely regarded throughout China as one of its most breathtaking destinations, so much so that it is featured on the back of China’s 20 RMB bank note.
China Study Tour
2
www.StudyCLI.org
Afternoon
Free Time on West Street
Evening
Dinner on West Street followed by the Liu San Jie River Performance
DAY 9, SUNDAY (Yangshuo to Guilin) Morning
Bike ride, Hiking and Cave Tours in Yangshuo Countryside
Afternoon
Return to Guilin by Bus
Evening
Free Time
DAY 10, MONDAY (Guilin) Morning
Service Learning: Teach English at Local Kindergarten
Afternoon
Ping Pong Tournament and Calligraphy Lessons at CLI
Evening
Dinner at Sichuan Restaurant
DAY 11, TUESDAY (Guilin to Shanghai) Morning
Service Learning: Teach English at Local Kindergarten
Afternoon
Depart for Shanghai
Evening
Hotel Check‐in and Free Time
DAY 12, WEDNESDAY (Shanghai) Morning
City Tour of Shanghai: China’s Economic Capital •
Ascend the Shanghai World Financial Center (China’s tallest skyscraper)
Guest Lecture with Photojournalist Tom Carter
Afternoon
While compiling his highly regarded book, China: Portrait of a People, Tom Carter traveled through every Chinese province and photographed each of its 56 distinct ethnic groups. He now resides in a village three hours west of Shanghai. (Tentative) Evening
Dinner on the Bund & Guided Tour
China Study Tour
3
www.StudyCLI.org
DAY 13, THURSDAY (Shanghai) Morning
Visit Yu Garden & Old Town Shanghai •
Afternoon
Tea Sampling at Traditional Teahouse
Visit Points of Interest Tour: Shanghai Past and Present •
Jade Buddha Temple, Silk Factory and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
Evening
Shanghai’s Famous Acrobat Show
DAY 14, FRIDAY (Shanghai) Morning
Company Visits, hosted by European/American employees
Afternoon
An Introduction to the World’s Largest Political Party •
Evening
Propaganda Poster Art Center & Founding Site of CCP
Farewell Dinner on Nanjing Road
DAY 15, SATURDAY (Shanghai to USA) Morning
Program Reflection
Afternoon
Depart for USA
Program Specifications Students and faculty are provided with 24‐hour assistance by CLI’s international and local team members (bilingual English and Mandarin; www.studycli.org/team) All participants are guided full‐time by one of CLI’s bi‐lingual American team members Local guides are additionally provided in each city visited International travel and medical insurance included through CLI’s group plan with iNext. Three meals per day are covered in program fees All in‐country transportation is included All hotel accommodations are three‐star and above CLI will cover all in‐China expenses for one chaperone per eight paying participants
China Study Tour
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www.StudyCLI.org
CLI Contact Information
USA: (703‐862‐5535 PRC: (+86) 137‐8858‐7005 Mailing Address (USA): Office of Admissions Chinese Language Institute 11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 980 Reston, VA 20190
China Study Tour
E‐mail: [email protected] Web: www.StudyCLI.org
Mailing Address (PRC): Administrative Office Guangxi Normal University 15 Yu Cai Road, Suite 206 Guilin, Guangxi, China 541004
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www.StudyCLI.org
Discover 21 Century China! Beijing | Guilin | Shanghai
DAY 1, SATURDAY Morning
Depart for Beijing
DAY 2, SUNDAY (Beijing) Afternoon
Arrive in Beijing & Hotel Check‐in •
Evening
Receive Welcome Packets and Program Orientation
Welcome Dinner at Peking Duck Restaurant Considered one of China's most famous national cuisines, Peking Roast Duck has been a central item in Chinese food culture for centuries. The dish is often a favorite of local and international guests alike.
DAY 3, MONDAY (Beijing) Morning
Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City
Afternoon
Tour Beijing’s Ancient Hutong District
Evening
•
Lunch at Local Family’s Home
•
Ascend the Beijing Bell and Drum Tower
Dinner at Famous Outdoor Food Market and Shopping in Wangfujing
DAY 4, TUESDAY (Beijing) Morning
Class Visit at Tsinghua University’s Branch High School •
Morning/Afternoon
Activities and Direct Cultural Exchange
The Great Wall of China (at Mutianyu)
China Study Tour
1
www.StudyCLI.org
Dinner at Xinjiang Specialty Restaurant
Evening
With 56 distinct ethnic groups, China is home to an array of languages, customs and cuisines. Experience an authentic Xinjiang meal while in Beijing for a glimpse into the diversity of China.
DAY 5, WEDNESDAY (Beijing to Guilin) Morning
Depart for Guilin
Afternoon
Bus from Airport to Chuan Mountain for Scenic Overview of Guilin
Evening
Dinner at Foot of Chuan Mountain
DAY 6, THURSDAY (Guilin) Morning
Service Learning: Teach English at Local Kindergarten
Afternoon
Company Visits (Internet Software Firm and English Training School)
Evening
Dinner in Buddhist Monastery Cave Nestled within a mountainside cave, this monastery is rarely visited by foreign guests. A friendship between CLI’s Program Director and the temple’s head monk grants us rare access into this cultural gem.
DAY 7, FRIDAY (Guilin) Morning
Service Learning: Teach English at Local Kindergarten
Afternoon
Guest Lecture with Guangxi Normal University History Professor
Evening
Four Lakes, Two Rivers Tour and Shopping at Local Goods Market
DAY 8, SATURDAY (Guilin to Yangshuo) Morning
Li River Boat Cruise to Yangshuo The Li River is widely regarded throughout China as one of its most breathtaking destinations, so much so that it is featured on the back of China’s 20 RMB bank note.
China Study Tour
2
www.StudyCLI.org
Afternoon
Free Time on West Street
Evening
Dinner on West Street followed by the Liu San Jie River Performance
DAY 9, SUNDAY (Yangshuo to Guilin) Morning
Bike ride, Hiking and Cave Tours in Yangshuo Countryside
Afternoon
Return to Guilin by Bus
Evening
Free Time
DAY 10, MONDAY (Guilin) Morning
Service Learning: Teach English at Local Kindergarten
Afternoon
Ping Pong Tournament and Calligraphy Lessons at CLI
Evening
Dinner at Sichuan Restaurant
DAY 11, TUESDAY (Guilin to Shanghai) Morning
Service Learning: Teach English at Local Kindergarten
Afternoon
Depart for Shanghai
Evening
Hotel Check‐in and Free Time
DAY 12, WEDNESDAY (Shanghai) Morning
City Tour of Shanghai: China’s Economic Capital •
Ascend the Shanghai World Financial Center (China’s tallest skyscraper)
Guest Lecture with Photojournalist Tom Carter
Afternoon
While compiling his highly regarded book, China: Portrait of a People, Tom Carter traveled through every Chinese province and photographed each of its 56 distinct ethnic groups. He now resides in a village three hours west of Shanghai. (Tentative) Evening
Dinner on the Bund & Guided Tour
China Study Tour
3
www.StudyCLI.org
DAY 13, THURSDAY (Shanghai) Morning
Visit Yu Garden & Old Town Shanghai •
Afternoon
Tea Sampling at Traditional Teahouse
Visit Points of Interest Tour: Shanghai Past and Present •
Jade Buddha Temple, Silk Factory and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
Evening
Shanghai’s Famous Acrobat Show
DAY 14, FRIDAY (Shanghai) Morning
Company Visits, hosted by European/American employees
Afternoon
An Introduction to the World’s Largest Political Party •
Evening
Propaganda Poster Art Center & Founding Site of CCP
Farewell Dinner on Nanjing Road
DAY 15, SATURDAY (Shanghai to USA) Morning
Program Reflection
Afternoon
Depart for USA
Program Specifications Students and faculty are provided with 24‐hour assistance by CLI’s international and local team members (bilingual English and Mandarin; www.studycli.org/team) All participants are guided full‐time by one of CLI’s bi‐lingual American team members Local guides are additionally provided in each city visited International travel and medical insurance included through CLI’s group plan with iNext. Three meals per day are covered in program fees All in‐country transportation is included All hotel accommodations are three‐star and above CLI will cover all in‐China expenses for one chaperone per eight paying participants
China Study Tour
4
www.StudyCLI.org
CLI Contact Information
USA: (703‐862‐5535 PRC: (+86) 137‐8858‐7005 Mailing Address (USA): Office of Admissions Chinese Language Institute 11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 980 Reston, VA 20190
China Study Tour
E‐mail: [email protected] Web: www.StudyCLI.org
Mailing Address (PRC): Administrative Office Guangxi Normal University 15 Yu Cai Road, Suite 206 Guilin, Guangxi, China 541004
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www.StudyCLI.org
