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It is the world’s most populous country and one of the most geographically diverse places on Earth. Welcome to China, a fascinating crossroads of ancient civilization and modern life, where a 16-day visit is sure to leave an impression for a lifetime.
Highlights of your China Discovery Student Adventure include:
- Learning Kung Fu, alongside highly disciplined Chinese students, at the famed Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School, the same institution Russian president Vladimir Putin chose to send his children.
- Trekking across the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, thousands of years old, 3000 miles long and every inch as impressive as you’ve imagined.
- Visiting Beijing’s remarkable National Stadium, the “Bird Nest,” unforgettable as the backdrop to the 2008 Olympics. In a country obsessed with athletic performance, you’ll also have the opportunity to interact with athletes training for the 2012 Games.
- Contributing to humanitarian efforts in local communities by helping the children of an orphanage with their English skills.
Essential Details
| Duration |
16 days |
| When |
June/July/August 2010 |
| Focus |
- History/Culture
- Martial Arts
- Modern/Ancient Architecture
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Adventure Videos
Bird's Nest
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Cooking
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Great Wall
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Kung Fu
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Montage
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Your Discovery China adventure promises these and many other uniquely immersive experiences. This is exactly why there’s nothing else like it, and why you’ll be left with a larger understanding of the world we live in.
* Trip itinerary is subject to change.
Please note that anyone with a peanut allergy cannot travel to China due to the way food is cooked and prepared.