summer vacation in china（Summer Camp in china ）

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summer vacation in china Itinerary

Meals

City

12/7

Beijing, renowned worldwide as the capital city of China, is a charming city with many famous tourist attractions. Upon arrival in the afternoon, you are met at the Beijing Capital Airport and then transferred to the hotel for a good rest.

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Beijing

13/7

After breakfast, we firstly take a coach to tour Tsinghua University and Peking University, both of which are the leading Universities of China. Afterwards, we visit Olympic Village and even enter The National Stadium- Bird’s Nest and Water Cube to feel the remnant atmosphere of Olympic Games. Then we proceed to Beijing Enamel Factory to learn how cloisonné is made. In the evening, we will attend a fantastic acrobatic show after dinner.

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Beijing

14/7

Highlight of today is Great Wall at Juyong Pass, the commending point of Beijing section, where we will enjoy a magnificent view of the wandering Great Wall as well as Beijing city, followed by a visit to the local famous Jade Ware Factory before lunch. Afterwards, we depart for the world’s largest City square – Tiananmen Square and tour Palace Museum (also known as The Forbidden City). Peking roast duck is served for dinner.

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Beijing

15/7

Enjoy breakfast in hotel and then take No.D55 bullet train with comfort seats to the beautiful coastal city - Qingdao, Shandong Province of East China (11:15AM – 16:59PM). Upon arrival, check-in for accommodation. Late today we are going to have an Opening Party for this summer camp with Chinese students after enjoying delicious dinner.

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Qingdao

16/7

Get up at 7:00AM, take morning exercises and have breakfast. From 8:30AM to 9:30AM, Chinese Learning Class is arranged for both parents and children. Also you can experience a practical class trying to make dumplings personally between 9:50AM -11:20AM. After lunch, we travel to 2008 Olympics Boat-Sailing Field for a wonderful leisure time.
Optional itinerary for parents who do not take part in Chinese Learning Courses:
Today, we are going to visit Zhan Qiao Pier, a famous attraction and symbolic structure of Qingdao. Folk Custom Museum is another good place to experience various local cultures and customs. Actually, it is a magnificent ancient building comprising of four unique palaces, where there is also an exhibition hall of folk customs and a "Heavenly Street and Art Forest," which integrates the showcase of paper-cut, Chinese knots, bead weaving, fabric embroidery, Suzhou embroidery, clay figure molding, gourd art, cloisonné, mosaics, branded painting, New Year painting, and mini handicraft products. Various folk custom performances are often held in this museum.
Also you can take a boat to view the Twelve Sceneries of Qingdao and later on travel to Luxun Park. Experience an afternoon tour to Olympic boat-sailing field and take as many photos as you like for a long-lasting memory of the trip.

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Qingdao

17/7

Get up at 7:00AM, take morning exercises and enjoy breakfast. 8:30AM-9:30AM Chinese Learning Class; 9:50AM -11:20AM for practical class we are going to learn Paper Cut, a traditional visual art. Have lunch at 12:00AM, and meet together on the fine Bathing Beach at 1:00PM to spend enough leisure time and have a lot of fun.
Optional itinerary for parents who do not take part in Chinese Learning Courses:
Today, we go to visit Mount Laoshan, the Premier Famous Mountain on the Sea, followed by a trip to Bashui River and Longtan Rainfall. Then we will tour Tsingtao Beer Museum, tasting newly-produced beers and learn how beer is produced. Afterwards, we head for the fine Bathing Beach and go shopping for some marine products.

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Qingdao

18/7

Get up at 7:00AM, take morning exercises and enjoy breakfast. 8:30AM-9:30AM Chinese Learning Class; 9:50AM -11:20AM learn Traditional Chinese Painting. At about 1:00PM, we arrive at Pichaiyuan, a quite famous Pedestrian Shopping Street in Qingdao, to taste delectable local cuisines and appreciate Peking Opera for a general idea about Chinese classic art. 
Optional itinerary for parents who do not take part in Chinese Learning Courses:
We go to Guest House, which is architecture of a classic German castle. The delicate shape, splendid ornaments, graceful lines and bold colors make the Guest House one of the best examples of monomeric villas in China. Originally, it was the official residence of the German governor in Qingdao and was called “the Governor’s Official Residence”. In 1934, it was formally renamed “Guest House”, and has become important as a retreat to receive VIPs in military affairs and politics. We then proceed to Badaguan scenic area (also known as Eight Great Passes), eight of whose 10 roads are named after the eight Great passes of Great Wall. Here you will see many varieties of trees such as peaches, crabapples, pine trees and ginkgoes. Later of today, we visit LaoShan rainforest valley themed protecting animals and environment, where we will enjoy fantastic programs showed by various animals.

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Qingdao

19/7

Enjoy a natural wake-up in the morning, and take No. D78/D75 bullet train bounding for Mount Tai. Upon arrival, we will have enough free time to meander around.

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Taian

20/7

After breakfast, we go on a full-day tour in Mount Tai. At first, take a coach to reach Midway Gate to Heaven and then Cable car (round trip) to South Gate to Heaven, touring around Confucius Temple, Tianjie Street, and Jade Emperor Peak etc, followed by passage ropeway back to Midway Gate to Heaven. Getting down Mount Tai by coach; we proceed to visit Muyu Stone Exhibiting Hall.        

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Taian

21/7

Today, we spend about 70 minutes to Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius who was a great thinker and philosopher of ancient China. The Mansion, Temple and Cemetery of Confucius will be visited, after which we return to Taian City for a taste of Taishan Daughter Tea, late afternoon we are transferred to Beijing by D32 bullet train and have a good rest after arrival.

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Beijing

22/7

A free morning is at leisure by yourself. You may go through a variety of Hutongs in ancient Beijing style by pedicab at your own expense. Stop at Silver Ingot Bridge of Houhai and experience local people’s daily life. After lunch, we get to Silk Market for shopping where various Chinese silk, handicrafts and jades can be purchased. Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste) with Ancient Beijing style is served for dinner.

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Beijing

23/7

Have a half-day free time in the morning, and transferred to Beijing Capital Airport for a homebound flight. Wish you a wonderful trip to USA.

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