July 18 (Sunday) Highlight

Jade Factory, The Great Wall of China, Beijing Roasted Duck Banquet

Activities

Begin the day with a visit to the biggest jade factory in Beijing after breakfast. Visit the Great Wall of China and enjoy your leisure time exploring one of the great wonders of the world in the afternoon! A feast of Beijing Roasted Duck banquet will be arranged in the evening.

Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast – Full hotel buffet breakfast
Lunch – Bagged Lunch
Dinner – Beijing Roasted Duck Banquet

Accommodation

4 or 5-Star Hotel

July 19 (Monday) Highlight

The 4 th Session of Sino-Canada International Education Forum

Activities

This will be a special day for everyone. The forum will bring together Canadian, American, and Chinese educators, offering participants an opportunity to learn about each other’s educational systems and practices. You can do some preparations for the forum or enjoy a relaxing morning at the hotel. The forum will take place in the afternoon.

Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast – Full hotel buffet breakfast
Lunch – Your own arrangement
Dinner – Traditional Chinese Cuisine

Accommodation

4 or 5-Star Hotel

July 20 (Tuesday)
Highlight

Visit the Capital Museum of China, Pearl Farm, School Visit, Calligraphy Lessons, acrobatic show (Optional)

Activities

Visit the Capital Museum of China in the morning followed by a visit to Pearl Farm. After lunch, visit a well-known public school. During the visit, you will exchange teaching skills and discuss several topics regarding to the differences between Canadian and Chinese education system. You will also have the precious opportunity to learn the authentic Chinese calligraphy from calligraphy masters. Free time or an acrobatic show will follow dinner (optional).

Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast – Full hotel buffet breakfast
Lunch – Western Style Buffet
Dinner – Beijing Dumpling

Accommodation

4 or 5-Star Hotel

July 21 (Wednesday)
Highlight

Tai Chi Lesson, Traditional Tea Ceremony, Rickshaw Hutong tour, Lunch in Local Family

Activities

Learn traditional Tai Chi to start the day in the beautiful hotel garden to gain some Yin and Yang energy under the instruction of Tai Chi masters followed by a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony. Enjoy an exciting rickshaw tour of Hutong, an important cultural element of the ancient Beijing city. As part of the tour, enjoy homemade lunch with a local family. Free time for you to walk around and shop in the afternoon.

Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast – Full hotel buffet breakfast
Lunch – Lunch in the local family
Dinner – Traditional Chinese Cuisine

Accommodation

4 or 5-Star Hotel

July 22 (Thursday) Highlight

Temple of Heaven, Lama (Yonghe) Temple, Guozijian ( Imperial Academy)

Activities

Begin the day with a visit to the Temple of Heaven, also known as the Altar of Heaven constructed over 600 years. Later on, visit the Lama Temple, which is one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. In the afternoon, you will visit Guozijian, the Imperial College during Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It is also the site of the Confucius Temple.

Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast – Full hotel buffet breakfast

Lunch & Dinner - Traditional Chinese Cuisine

Accommodation

4 or 5-Star Hotel

July 23 (Thursday) Highlight

Free day for your own choices

Activities

This will be a great day for you to do some interesting things on your own. There are many places ready for you to explore, such as the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and shopping markets where you can get additional souvenirs.

Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast – Full hotel buffet breakfast
Lunch & Dinner – Your own arrangement

Accommodation

4 or 5-Star Hotel

July 24 (Saturday) Highlight

Depart for Xi’an, guided city bus-tour, Ancient City Wall, Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show (Optional)

Activities

Depart for Xi’an by a domestic flight from Beijing International Airport. Xi’an is one of the oldest cities in Chinese history. Upon Arrival, a chartered bus will take you to the hotel and check-in followed by a guided bus tour of this city and a visit to the Ancient City Wall. Additional free time or an option of Tang Dynasty Music & Dancing Show in the evening will surely add more beautiful memories to your visit of Xi’an.

Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast – Full hotel buffet breakfast
Lunch – Your own arrangement
Dinner – Northwest Style Cuisine

Accommodation

4 or 5-Star Hotel

July 25 (Sunday) Highlight

Site of Terra-Cotta Warriors, Silk Factory, Shanxi Provincial Museum

Activities

Begin the day with a visit to the sites of Terra Cotta Warriors, which acclaimed as the ‘Eighth Wonder of The World’ that will amaze every tourist who sees it. Pay a visit a traditional silk factory. In the afternoon, a guided city tour of Xi’an and visit to the Shanxi Provincial Museum.

Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast – Full hotel buffet breakfast

Lunch & Dinner – Northwest Style Cuisine

Accommodation

4 or 5-Star Hotel

July 26 (Monday) Highlight

Antique Furniture Store, Xi’an Muslim Street

Activities

Visiting one of the most famous antique furniture stores in China will definitely offer you a great opportunity to understand Chinese history and culture. You will also visit the Xi’an Muslim Street, which is a fantastic place to wonder. Additional free time will be arranged for you to explore this ancient capital city.

Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast – Full hotel buffet breakfast

Lunch & Dinner – Your own arrangement

Accommodation

4 or 5-Star Hotel