Geography, Culture, History, Adventure
China is a destination of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation. Students explore geography from mountains to megacities, uncover history along the Great Wall, and engage in adventurous cultural immersion.
China – Beijing Discovery & Culture Tour
From imperial palaces and the Great Wall to hands-on cultural exchanges.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing, visit 798 Art District, welcome dinner of Peking Roast Duck.
Day 2 – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Hutong rickshaw tour & local family visit.
Day 3 – Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace.
Day 4 – Great Wall at Mutianyu with cable car and toboggan ride; evening Kung Fu show.
Day 5 – Full day at a Beijing High School: welcome, classes, and exchange with local students.
Day 6 – Shadow play workshop & Beijing Fun walking tour; transfer to airport for departure.
China – Beijing & Xi’an Full Option
“A journey through China’s dynasties — from the Great Wall and Forbidden City to the Terracotta Army.”
• Discover China’s past and present through Beijing’s imperial landmarks, vibrant culture, and student service projects.
• Extend your adventure with a sleeper train to Xi’an, home of the world-famous Terracotta Warriors.
• A perfect balance of education, culture, service, and history across two of China’s greatest cities.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing; 798 Art District and welcome Peking Duck dinner.
Day 2 – Visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and explore Beijing’s Hutongs by rickshaw.
Day 3 – Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace.
Day 4 – The Great Wall (Mutianyu) with cable car & toboggan; evening Kung Fu show.
Day 5 – Full day CAS Service Project at a Beijing high school.
(Option A: Beijing only — proceed to Day 6 as departure day)
(Option B: Xi’an Extension — continue to Day 6 below)
Day 6 – Continue CAS Service project; evening sleeper train to Xi’an.
Day 7 – Arrival in Xi’an; Ancient City Wall bike ride, Big Goose Pagoda, Shanxi Museum.
Day 8 – Terracotta Army visit, Great Mosque, Muslim Snack Street; overnight train back to Beijing.
Day 9 – Return to Beijing; visit Summer Palace & Hutongs (Nanluogu Lane), final Peking Duck dinner.
Day 10 – Departure day; transfer to airport.
China Highlights
No – we provide example itienraires based on the first contact with a school and request for a specifc destination and type of programme. Once we establish the focus, number of days and other requirements, such as hotel standard, type of trsansport, food etc, we then fine tune a tailored programme that specifically meets a schools needs.
All schools will receive our terms and conditions with our first proposal. Our terms and conditions outline the payment schedule and terms of payment and cancellation. No trip is confirmed until a depsoit or full payment has been received.
The contract for any trip is between GET and the school. It is the school responsibility to liaisie with parents and students, sell the trip to parents and students and collect any payments as per our terms and conditions. It is the schools responsbility to enxure parents and students are aware of GET Terms and Condtions when promoiting a trip, and this includes payment and cancellation terms.
Our terms and contditions explain the process and period of cancellation and refund. It is important to note that once a school makes confirmation and initial deposit for a trip, comprehensive insurance cover should also be taken in the event anyone has to withdraw from the trip for various reasons which may be covered by the insurance. The period between confirmation and the actual trip dates is important to be covered fully.
Yes. All GET team members undergo background and safeguarding checks, and specialist activity providers are licensed and vetted.
Comprehensive risk assessments are conducted for every activity and location. Copies can be provided in advance for schools, and our staff review risks daily depending on weather and local conditions. Note, that schools will still required to arrange their own risk assessments in line with their own school policy and studetns attending the trip.
We request dietary requirements in advance and liaise directly with hotels/restaurants. Allergen information is communicated to catering teams, and staff monitor meals to ensure compliance. Any very specifc requirements may require addtional follow up and charge.
GET leaders carry mobile phones, satellite phones (where needed), and emergency contact numbers.
Yes. We require comprehensive travel insurance including medical cover, activity cover (e.g., trekking, rafting, skiing), and repatriation. Schools should arrange this to ensure the whole group are covered under the same policy for the trip.
This is possible and should be requested in good time prior to any trip and only once a trip has been confirmed and deposit has been paid. GET will cover costs for the visiting teacher when in country. GET will not be responsible for travel costs to and from country of visit and some meals during the trip. Site visits should normally last between 3-5 days depending on the type of trip.
