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Education - Cradle of Civilization (Xi'an)

Catapult students into an out-of-classroom history excursion on this trip to visit 'must-see' relics and promote student-to-local encounters.

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Trip Length from 3 days

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$399 /person

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Dig into ancient Chinese history - literally
Make a difference by supporting local charities and NGOs
Swing by the countryside for a taste of local folk culture

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Basic Itinerary

About This Trip

From studying the individually distinct faces of the Terracotta Warriors to making traditional dumplings with a local farmer, this ancient adventure immerses students in the history and culture of the Yellow River basin - the birthplace of Chinese civilization. Once a pit stop on the ancient Silk Road, Xi'an still recalls the past with its bustling Muslim Quarter and architecturally syncretic Mosque. Xi'an is an ideal out-of-classroom destination to explore both Islam and Buddhism.

Detailed Itinerary

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

- Xi'an's Muslim Quarter
- Biking the Xi'an City Wall
- Dumpling Making in the Xi'an Countryside

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrive in Xi'an • Explore the bustling Muslim Quarter and waft the mouth-watering smells of snacks and treats • Visit a stunning mosque infused with Buddhist and Islamic architectural designs • Shadows come to life at a traditional shadow puppet show
Day 2

Gaze into the heart of Xi'an as you bike along the Ancient City Wall • Learn about China's "Cradle of Civilization" at the Shaanxi History Museum with an educational scavenger hunt • Climb up the Big Goose Pagoda • Watch a dazzling fountain show with the locals
Day 3

Take a stand before the unflinching, eternally-stationed Terracotta Warriors Army • Pop into a local cave dwelling, one of countless subterranean burrows honeycombing rural China • Gaze up at the enormous bronze-cast bell of Xian's Bell Tower • Tear through bite-sized pieces of heaven at a delicious dumpling dinner
Day 4

Swing by the countryside for a taste of local folk culture via a merry mix of dumpling-making, paper-cutting and farmers' painting •Give back to the Xi'an community and learn from a local NGO that assists the mentally handicapped • Finish off the trip with a farewell dinner
Day 5

Return home by plane or train

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Culture

Whether it's experiencing the age-old customs of village life or learning about China's first emperor through his Terracotta Warriors, this immersive program puts students at the heart of the action.

Service

This service-learning program empowers students to make a difference at a community center for the mentally challenged.

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Tour Reviews

We were pleased with the professional attitude of all, from the first contact to the guides in each city. I want to give special kudos to Mei Zhang, Maynard Zhang and Jasmine Zhai. The customer-oriented culture of the company is a tribute to Mei's leadership and vision for WildChina and how every person interacts with clients. Maynard was also helpful as the local US representative to make sure that our program interests were shared with the staff in China. Jasmine was terrific in making our arrangements, always answering our questions promptly and addressing issues during the actual program.

K.C., Aug 2018

Exceeded Expectations. Great value for money.

VIP Alumni Group - Boston, USA, Mar 2016

The WildChina Country Managers were amazing!!! They could run the world! They were so responsive and capable, it was incredible!

Business School - Boston, USA, Jan 2016

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