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Education - Cradle of Civilization (Xian)

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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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.

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Art & Architecture , History , Classics , Adventures , Cultural Immersion , Family , First-timers

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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

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

    • EducationToursStudentTravelsSchoolTrips-xian great mosque
      Xi'an's Muslim Quarter
    • EducationToursStudentTravelsSchoolTrips-Students bike along Xi'an ancient city wall
      Biking the Xi'an City Wall
    • EducationToursStudentTravelsSchoolTrips-DumplingMakingintheXi'anCountryside
      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

A huge thank you to all of the WildChina staff for their outstanding care, provision and planning, to make the Year 9 trip such an enormous success. It was a truly remarkable trip and one that we will all never forget. A survey went out yesterday and out of 122 students the trip received an overall rating of 4.74 out of 5!! A true testament to the magnificent work done by all of your team to make this unique but quite extraordinary vision a reality!

Dulwich Beijing, Jun 2017

Exceeded Expectations. Great value for money.

VIP Alumni Group - Boston, USA, Mar 2016

A huge thank you to all the staff, they were incredible!

International Middle School - Beijing, China, May 2016
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