Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai
Your troop’s journey to China is more than walking along the Great Wall and visiting ancient palaces—it’s an experience. From a Peking Duck dinner, to a traditional tea ceremony to a rickshaw ride, the memories await. Your trip becomes truly special when your troop enjoys a traditional Chinese meal with a local family. A visit to a local school will give you insight into education in China.
2013 Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
Day 2: Beijing
Arrive in Beijing
Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
Visit the Summer Palace
Enjoy a dragon boat ride
Participate in a Taiji exercise
Visit the Forbidden City
Visit Tiananmen Square
Visit a local school (if available)
Enjoy a traditional Peking Duck dinner
Day 4: Badaling • Beijing
Travel to Badaling
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Take a rickshaw tour of hutongs
Enjoy a traditional Chinese meal with a local family
Optional: Kung Fu show
Day 5: Beijing • Xi’an
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park
Afternoon flight to Xi’an
Take a bike ride on the ancient City Wall
Day 6: Xi’an
Take a guided tour of Xi’an
Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Visit the Terracotta Warriors
Optional: Tang Dynasty show and dinner
Day 7: Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit Shanghai World Financial Center
Visit the Bund
Attend a Chinese acrobatics show
Day 8: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
Visit Jade Buddha Temple
Visit Yu Yuan Garden
See Nanjing Lu
Day 9: Depart for home
3-DAY TOUR EXTENSION
Day 9: Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Take a sunset dinner cruise
Enjoy “A Symphony of Lights” from the Avenue of Stars
Day 10: Hong Kong
Take a guided tour of Hong Kong:
Take Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak
Visit Man Mo Temple
Enjoy Dim Sum tasting
Day 11: Hong Kong
Enjoy a free day in Hong Kong
Optional: Lantau Island
Day 12: Depart for home