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14-Day China Language & Cultural Immersion

Shanghai · Chongqing · Chengdu · Beijing

📅 14 Days 🏙️ 4 Cities 🎓 Sister School Exchange 🐼 Pandas 🏯 Great Wall ✈️ China Eastern Airlines
Day 1 · Tuesday, 6 April 2027
✈️ Sydney → Shanghai | China Eastern MU562 11:00–19:15

Departure from Sydney

Flight departure from Sydney

Bid farewell to Sydney as you embark on an exciting adventure to China. Board Flight MU562 to Shanghai, enjoying a comfortable daytime journey across continents. Upon arrival in Shanghai at 19:15, transfer to hotel and check in.

🍽️ Meals: L, D
Day 2 · Wednesday, 7 April 2027
🌆 Modern Shanghai City Discovery

Shanghai's Iconic Landmarks

Shanghai skyline from the Bund

🌅 Morning

Lujiazui CBD (30m) · Oriental Pearl Tower (1.5h) – 263m observation deck & glass skywalk · Huangpu River Ferry (15m)

☀️ Afternoon

Yu Garden (1h) – classical Jiangnan garden · City God Temple (1h) – ancient market · Nanjing Road (1h) – bustling shopping street

🌙 Evening

The Bund (1h) – European-style architecture night views

🍽️ Meals: B, L, D
Day 3 · Thursday, 8 April 2027
🏰 Shanghai Disneyland

Magical Disney Day

Castle at Shanghai Disneyland

Spend a full magical day at Shanghai Disneyland, the world's 6th official Disney Resort. Enjoy exclusive attractions like the world's only Zootopia-themed land, classic rides, parades, and spectacular evening light shows with unique Chinese cultural touches.

🍽️ Meals: B, D
Day 4 · Friday, 9 April 2027
✈️ Shanghai → Chongqing | MU9193 10:55–14:10

Mountain City Chongqing

Chongqing skyline and river at night

🌅 Morning

Fly to Chongqing (3h15m)

☀️ Afternoon

Kuixing Tower · Shibati Old Street · Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street · People's Grand Hall (exterior) · Liziba Monorail View Platform – train through residential building!

🌙 Evening

Yangtze River cruise (40m) · Hongyadong cliffside stilt-house complex – magical night views

🍽️ Meals: B, L, D
Day 5 · Saturday, 10 April 2027
🏞️ Wulong Karst National Geology Park

UNESCO Natural Wonders

Waterfall and valley scenery in Wulong

🌅 Morning

Wulong Three Natural Bridges (2.5h) – UNESCO World Heritage Site, three giant natural stone archways

☀️ Afternoon

Wulong Fairy Mountain (1.5h) – "Oriental Switzerland" alpine pasture at 1,900m, retro sightseeing train along Wave Highway

🍽️ Meals: B, L, D
Day 6 · Sunday, 11 April 2027
🚄 High-Speed Rail: Wulong → Chengdu | G8612 10:45–13:50

Dujiangyan Ancient Engineering

River landscape near Dujiangyan

🌅 Morning

High-Speed Rail to Chengdu (3h15m) – scenic rural mountain views

☀️ Afternoon

Dujiangyan Ancient Town (1.5h) – UNESCO World Heritage irrigation system, built over 2,000 years ago

🌙 Evening

Nanqiao Bridge night view & famous "Blue Tears" glowing water spectacle

🍽️ Meals: B, L, D
Day 7 · Monday, 12 April 2027
🐼 Pandas & Sichuan Opera

Panda Valley & Cultural Evening

Giant panda in Chengdu

🌅 Morning

Panda Valley (2h) – conservation base with giant pandas

☀️ Afternoon

Dujiangyan Irrigation System (2h) – deeper exploration of this ancient marvel

🌙 Evening

Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Show (1h) · Chengdu Hotpot Feast

🍽️ Meals: B, L, D
Day 8 · Tuesday, 13 April 2027
✈️ Chengdu → Beijing | MU6644 12:40–15:15

Ancient Alleys & Imperial Capital

Beijing Forbidden City

🌅 Morning

Kuanzhai Ancient Alley (1.5h) – historic Sichuan architecture

☀️ Afternoon

Fly to Beijing (2h35m)

🌙 Evening

Big Pizza Buffet – casual group dinner

🍽️ Meals: B, L, D
Day 9 · Wednesday, 14 April 2027
🏫 Sister School Exchange

School Exchange & Summer Palace

Students participating in a classroom exchange

🌅 Morning

Sister School Exchange Program – campus tours, icebreaker activities, cultural sharing, Mandarin practice

☀️ Afternoon

Summer Palace (2.5h) – UNESCO-listed imperial garden, Long Corridor, Kunming Lake

🌙 Evening

Quanjude Peking Roast Duck Feast – Beijing's iconic culinary specialty

🍽️ Meals: B, L, D
Day 10 · Thursday, 15 April 2027
🏫 Sister School & Temple of Heaven

Cultural Exchange & Imperial Rituals

Temple of Heaven in Beijing

🌅 Morning

Sister School Exchange Program – cross-cultural group projects, classroom discussions, peer dialogue

☀️ Afternoon

Temple of Heaven (1.5h) – UNESCO complex, ancient imperial sacrificial rituals

🌙 Evening

Acrobatics Show (1h) – breathtaking Chinese acrobatic performances · Beijing Zhajiang Noodles dinner – classic Beijing noodle dish

🍽️ Meals: B, L, D
Day 11 · Friday, 16 April 2027
🏯 Great Wall & Beijing Highlights

Mutianyu Great Wall & Olympic Landmarks

Great Wall near Beijing

🌅 Morning

Mutianyu Great Wall (3h) – one of the best-preserved sections with cable car access and toboggan ride down (optional)

☀️ Afternoon

Bird's Nest Stadium (30m) · Water Cube (30m) – exterior views of Beijing's iconic Olympic venues

🌙 Evening

Wangfujing Snack Street (1.5h) – explore Beijing's most famous food street, sample local street foods

🍽️ Meals: B, L
Day 12 · Saturday, 17 April 2027
🏛️ Forbidden City & Hutong Culture

Imperial Majesty & Traditional Alleys

Forbidden City in Beijing

🌅 Morning

Forbidden City (3h) – UNESCO World Heritage, the world's largest imperial palace complex

☀️ Afternoon

Hutong Rickshaw Tour (1.5h) – explore Beijing's ancient alleyways · Local Family Visit – tea ceremony and calligraphy with a local family

🌙 Evening

Shichahai Night Market (1.5h) · Tang-style dinner – authentic Tang dynasty-inspired cuisine

🍽️ Meals: B, L, D
Day 13 · Sunday, 18 April 2027
🎓 Farewell & Reflection

Final Day in Beijing

Students during the Beijing school exchange

🌅 Morning

Guozijian Imperial Academy (1h) – China's highest educational institution for over 700 years · Confucius Temple (1h)

☀️ Afternoon

798 Art District (2h) – contemporary art galleries in a former factory complex · Group Reflection Activity – students share their highlights and learning moments

🌙 Evening

Farewell Dinner – celebratory banquet with all students and teachers · Packing and preparation for departure

🍽️ Meals: B, L, D
Day 14 · Monday, 19 April 2027
✈️ Beijing → Sydney | China Eastern MU711 00:30–15:50

Return to Sydney

Return flight to Sydney

Check out from hotel and transfer to Beijing Daxing International Airport. Board Flight MU711 for the return journey to Sydney. Reflect on an incredible 14 days of cultural discovery, new friendships, and unforgettable memories. Arrive in Sydney at 15:50 – welcome home!

🍽️ Meals: B, L

What's Included

✅ Included

  • Return economy airfares Sydney → Shanghai / Beijing → Sydney with China Eastern Airlines
  • Internal flights: Shanghai → Chongqing / Chengdu → Beijing
  • High-speed rail: Wulong → Chengdu
  • All accommodation – 3-4 star hotels with breakfast
  • All meals as listed (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Sister School Exchange Program coordination
  • English-speaking local guides in each city
  • All entrance fees to attractions listed
  • Shanghai Disneyland 1-day park ticket
  • Yangtze River cruise ticket
  • Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Show ticket
  • Beijing Acrobatics Show ticket
  • Great Wall cable car return ticket
  • Hutong rickshaw tour
  • Private coach transport throughout
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • 24/7 Aussie Sino Travel support

❌ Not Included

  • Visa fees and processing
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional activities not listed
  • Tips for guides and drivers (recommended)
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Early check-in or late check-out fees

🏨 Hotel Information

Shanghai (3 nights): Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai Pudong – 4-star

Chongqing (2 nights): Hilton Chongqing – 5-star

Chengdu (3 nights): Crowne Plaza Chengdu – 4-star

Beijing (4 nights): Novotel Beijing Peace – 4-star