Day 1
Day 1
Departing the US
That’s right, you already have homework! Prepare a short self-introduction (in Chinese, of course) that you’ll use once you arrive in China and meet the other travelers in your group. Don’t forget to stretch before your long flight to China!
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Day 2
Day 2
Arrive in Beijing
• Arrival in Beijing
• Bus transfer to Hotel
• Hotel check-in & dinner
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Day 3
Day 3
The Great Wall
• Climb the Great Wall 长城 of China and practice your language while hiking
• Stretch your limbs at a Kung Fu Class 功夫课 in the afternoon
• Visit the Summer Palace 颐和园 and take a boat tour on Kunyu River to Yuyuan Tan 玉渊潭
• Peking Duck dinner 北京烤鸭
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Day 4
Day 4
Explore Beijing
• Cultural tour of Tiananmen Square 天安门 and a scavenger hunt in the Forbidden City 故宫寻宝
• Next, check out Beijing’s Hutongs 北京胡同 and be immersed in language and culture during lunch with Hutong locals
• Hutong Cultural activity options (choose 2 options): cricket fighting 斗蟋蟀, playing diabolo 抖空竹, paper cutting 剪纸, and Chinese knot 中国结
• Hotpot Dinner at Haidilao
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Day 5
Day 5
Transfer to Shanghai
• Breakfast and hotel check-out
• Tour of the Temple of Heaven 天坛 in the am, interact with locals and their daily routines (exercise)•Bus transfer from Hotel to Beijing HSR in PM to Shanghai
• Beijing -Shanghai at 12:00 or 1:00
• Lunch at station or packed lunch
• Take HSR to Shanghai
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Day 6
Day 6
Shanghai Arrive
• Arrive in Shanghai
• Meet Real Asia Shanghai Guide for HSR Pick-up and transfer to Partner School location
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Day 7
Day 7
Partner School Day
• Partner School - Real Asia Service on call
• Participate in school events (might be charity bazaar), lessons and/or sports experience
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Day 8
Day 8
Zhujiajiao Watertown
• Partner School - Real Asia Service on call
• Spend the morning and afternoon exploring the Ancient water town of Zhujiajiao, contrasting Shanghai's modernity.
• Return to Shanghai to visit the famous Oriental Pearl Tower and enjoy the stunning 360 degree view of Shanghai
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Day 9
Day 9
Explore Shanghai
• Partner School - Real Asia Service on call
• Spend your morning exploring the magic of Yu Gardens, a walk into the past.
• Visit the Yu Garden bazaar, enjoy amazing food like Xiaolongbao, and take in some shopping.
• In the afternoon/evening, visit the Shanghai Museum, where you'll learn the story of this incredible city.
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Day 10
Day 10
Return Home
• Partner School - Real Asia Service on call
• Transfer to PVG Airport to fly home
• Fly back to the US
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Day 1

Departing the US

Incredible, from the support, to the guide, shoutout to Alex, the trip was an incredible experience that I will never forget.

By Garret L for 2025 University of Colorado Taiwan Program on Jul 06, 2025

My son had a great time on his China trip. Everything was very well taken care of. After seeing his pictures, I wish I had joined the trip as well. Thank you!

By Annie H for 2025 Mark Twain China Trip on Jul 06, 2025

this was a trip of a lifetime. we visited so many amazing places that I can't summarize them all here. our tour guide yo-yo was beyond stellar. we would consider doing another tour with her in the future. the kids on the trip also had a marvelous experience seeing one the new seven wonders of the world and learning about all the rich and storied history. we were well fed and all restaurants were very accommodating to our vegetarian participants.

By Hue W for 2025 Mark Twain China Trip on Jul 05, 2025

great high school trip to Taiwan! Interacting with Taiwanese high school students and their families made the experience more real. We toured a good variety of places, with many interesting cultural experiences such as night markets, museums, outdoor activities, food related activities, Taipei 101, Buddhist Institute, etc. Our guide was super, and even had a back-up plan for us when the weather was not cooperating with the scheduled outdoor activity. Would highly recommend!