China Study Tour 2010

Objective

To introduce our Canadian youths from 15 to 25, to the rich and ancient Chinese history and culture, as well as in all aspects of the development and changes of modern China.

Highlights

Complimentary preparatory lessons prior to departure
Intensive study of Mandarin in Shanghai with exposure to Chinese history and culture for 9 days
Visits to places of cultural or historical interest, including a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites
Representative from CCC to accompany the group
English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip

Itinerary

Before the trip: Complimentary preparatory lessons on Mandarin, geography and history of China at CCC on Saturday afternoons on the 3, 10, 17 and 24 of July
Meet in Shanghai on Monday, August 2, 2010
Stays at Shanghai Goldapple Bilingual School from August 2–10
- Visits to Shanghai Museum, the historic Yuyuan Garden, the City God Temple, the old China Town, The Bund, Nanjing Road, the shikumen houses of Xintiandi, and the neighbouring water village of ancient Zhou Zhuang
Travel to Guilin, Xi'an, and Beijing from August 11–19
- Cruise along Li River to Yangshuo and view Guilin from the Elephant Hill
- Visits to the Grand Mausoleum of Qin Emperor Shi Huang Di (the Terracotta Warriors and Horses), the Huaqing Hot Spring, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Forbidden City, the Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs, and the 2008 Olympic site
Returns to Toronto on Friday, August 20, 2010

Fees

Land cost: $2580 (includes accommodation, meals, transportation, admission fees to tour sites, and Mandarin language tuition)
CCC can arrange for the return airfare from Toronto to Shanghai and Beijing to Toronto. Please call CCC for quote.