Contents. 1. Trip Highlights

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2 Contents 1. Trip Highlights 2. Trip Overview 3. Destination Overview 4. Full Itinerary 5. Accommodation 6. Meals 7. Whats included and whats not included 8. What to pack 9. FAQs 10.Our Details 1. Trip Highlights A cable ride to the best part of the Great Wall of China (Mutianyu) Then slide back down by toboggan! See an authentic Kung Fu show in Beijing from Shaolin Monks then actually learn Kung fu from a master on a beach in Qingdao See all the sights Beijing has to offer including the Forbidden city, Summer palace.. even the fake market! Learn Chinese for 3 weeks in our language school with a total of 45 hours Learn some Chinese cooking, painting, calligraphy, tea culture and lots more! Stay in a luxury hotel in Beijing and live with a Chinese family for three weeks in Qingdao Visit a Chinese factory and an international company s office and learn all about the Chinese business environment

3 Destination Overview Beijing Beijing, the capital of China, is a city where the ancient culture and the modern civilization are well integrated. It attracts tens of millions of visitors and tourists both at home and abroad each year to enjoy its rich culture and wonderful scenery. Beijing is endowed with rare cultural heritage by its long history. The Great Wall, one of the world wonders, meanders through mountains and valleys for over 5500 miles. The poetic and picturesque Summer Palace is a classic work of the imperial garden. The Forbidden City, where the Emperor used to live, is the most splendid architectural complex of imperial palaces in the world. So, come, enjoy the chance to see one of the most interesting and vibrant cities in the world! Qingdao You may not have heard of Qingdao before, but to Chinese people and westerners living in China, Qingdao is the nicest coastal city in the country. The mix of clean air, gorgeous golden beaches beaches, a moderate climate and its close proximity to Beijing and Shanghai make Qingdao a dream location. Qingdao is a city with over eight million inhabitants, about 2.5 million of which live in the downtown area, and boasts the second busiest shipping port in Asia. However, with a unique history and mix of seaside chic and modern development it is not your typical huge Chinese metropolis. Qingdao has its own unique flair as it was a German colony around the start of the 20th Century and there are still many European style buildings in the old part of Qingdao, however this taste of the past is now contrasted with sleek glass skyscrapers which emphasise a growing cosmopolitanism. The city is surrounded by the holy mountains of Lao Shan. This range of mountain trails, waterfalls, temples and coastal views was said to be the birthplace of Taoism and is easily within reach.

4 Full itinerary Day one Meet our GoChina team at the airport arrival gate and they will take you to the Beijing hotel where you can rest for a bit before having your first taste of proper Chinese food at the welcome meal. Day Two Jetlag wont stop us! We will dive straight into the action by visiting Tiananmen square then the notorious Forbidden city the realm of Chinas old Emperors. In the evening we will go to one of the best Beijing Duck restaurants in the World so you can try this iconic dish Day Three This day we will go to the Ming tombs to see the resting place of the Emperors, then on to the Great Wall! Taking a cable-car to the top of the wall will be exciting.. but not as much fun as taking the toboggan down again! Not many people can say they have slid down the Great wall of China! Day Four The emperor had a place where he escaped the chaos of the city, it is called the Summer Palace, and it truly is a place of beauty. We will spend the day here and have lunch in Suzhou street (a recreation of old China). In the evening we will go to the Red Theatre to marvel at the Shaolin monks perform a Kung Fu show. Day Five Enjoy a relaxing morning at JingShan Park overlooking the entire city then on to Beijing s world famous Silk market where you can practice your negotiations skills to pick up some bargains make sure you have enough room in your luggage for all the treasures though!

5 Day Six Work up an appetite learning about Chinese History in the National Museum in the morning then we will go to Wangfujing food street to try some delicacies ever wondered what a scorpion tastes like? How about a snake? At this food street you can try it all from Starfish to bugs, all the way to Tarantulas! Don t worry though, if you don t fancy these there are plenty of nice things to try! Later on in the evening we will go to see the crazy Beijing Acrobatics show which will shock and amaze you! Day Seven Take the Bullet train from Beijing to Qingdao, this is a luxurious and relaxing journey giving you the chance to see China s countryside. Upon arrival in Qingdao you will meet more of the GoChina team to be taken and personally introduced to your host families. Day Eight Meet with the rest of our GoChina Qingdao team and enjoy a welcome Lunch in the City. Afterwards, our team will show you the location of the language school and give you an orientation session to get you familiar with the city. Feel free to relax or explore for the rest of the evening. Week one in Qingdao You will get up early and start your Chinese lessons at 9am in our language school. Finishing at 12 you will have an hour for lunch then ready to start your first culture classes. These will include Kung fu on the beach! Taught by a Local Kung Fu master you will learn some mantis style. Chinese tea ceremony to learn about the kung fu style tea culture of China and its importance in business. A tour around old town Qingdao to see the German heritage and influence including a trip to a 360 degree rotating tower. A visit to the beer museum and factory where you can see the world famous brew being made. Qingdao beer is China s number one exported product. Have a seminar from a local business speaker and learn about the Chinese business culture and its importance for your future.

6 Day Fourteen + Fifteen On your first weekend in Qingdao GoChina will organise a trip or event which could be rock climbing on the mountain, paintballing, sailing etc plenty of fun things to do! These events are optional and you can choose to relax on the beach all weekend if you want! Week two Another week of Chinese language classes in the morning and culture classes in the afternoons, this week includes Chinese painting class A trip to a Chinese factory to see how things are made in China A business dinner simulation to learn how business dining etiquette works in China A seminar from a local Business expert about Chinese cultural differences Chinese cooking class to learn some popular Chinese dishes Day Twenty one and Twenty two Another weekend full of fun optional events to choose from! Week Three Your final week of language classes and cultural classes which will include Chinese calligraphy class Visit an international companies office and see how they do business in China Learn how to make traditional Chinese dumplings in our second cookery class A final business seminar about business development in China The last culture class will be a treasure hunt around the city finding clues and solving puzzles to win a grand prize! The last weekend Enough time for you to pack your bags and bid farewell to your host families before being taken to the airport and checked into your flight home by our GoChina team!

7 Accommodation In Beijing you will be staying in shared twin bedroom rooms in a four star hotel in the city centre. A buffet breakfast will be served in the hotel every morning. In Qingdao you will be matched and accommodated with a Chinese host family to suit you. You will have your own room and facilities and the house will also have internet for you to use. The families will teach you all about daily living in China and you will be culturally immersed! Meals In Beijing the hotel will provide breakfast every morning, for lunch and dinner we will dine out at various restaurants around the city trying all that China has to offer! In Qingdao the host family will cook you lunch and dinner every day and you can choose what to have for lunch from the multitude of restaurants surrounding your language school..

8 What s Included? Return flights from Manchester to China with the entire group Breakfast and dinner every day! All Transportation within China including Train from Beijing to Qingdao Orientation sessions in China Airport transfers Language classes for 3 weeks in Qingdao Culture classes for 3 weeks in Qingdao All trips and events in Qingdao and Beijing Pre departure workshop Homestay accommodation in Qingdao Hotel accommodation in Beijing Visa Insurance For a full list of whats included in detail, please check out our prices downloadable on our website - What s Not Included? Just some money for lunch every day (around 3 per day) and for personal spending money for souvenirs etc.

9 What To Pack Please note that this kit list is intended to help you plan what you may need to take with you and, therefore, you may not need all of the listed items on your travels, nor is it exhaustive. Essentials Comfortable shoes/flip flops At least 4-tshirts and a light sweater/hoodie 2 pairs of shorts/skirts 1-2 pairs of jeans/trousers Lots of Underwear Hat for the sun Sunglasses Washbag Camera/phone and charger Suncream Mosquito repellent Passport/visa Documents photocopies of important documents: passport photo and visa page, credit cards, insurance policy and the phone numbers of your next of kin A small gift for your host family Other Suggestions include Favourite snacks A book Adapter plugs (see picture below) Wetwipes/alcohol hand wash Some paraceptamol

10 FAQ What is the age range for the programme? inclusive, others will be judged on individual cases How big are the group sizes? From people Will we have any free time? In Beijing we will follow a set schedule with a coach transporting us to all the sights but in Qingdao you are free to attend the weekend events or not, there will be plenty of time for you to explore the city with your friends or host family! Our GoChina team will always be on hand if you need any assistance. How much spending money do I need? Because all your accommodation and food are all included, you could technically do the whole trip without spending a penny in China! But will all the amazing shops and extra activities to tempt you, you might want to budget a couple of hundred pound extra! Do I need a visa to visit China? Yes. But you don t have to worry about any of that because we will take care of everything for you! Do I need to bring any bedding or towels? No, everything will be provided fresh in the hotel and host family for you. Will we get any more information after we book? Yes, once signed up to the programme we will give you lots more information about China, the language and about the culture. This way, you will be fully prepared and excited before you arrive. We will be on hand by phone or anytime you have a question or concern about the programme.

11 Our Details Please feel free to us if you have any questions or would like more information - gochina@internchina.com Our Manchester team can be reached at the following address - The Shed, Chester St, Manchester, M1 5GD Tel: +44 (0)