China Grand Travel & Education Programme

Bespoke educational journeys, strategic academic partnerships, and seamless programme coordination connecting the UK with Kunming and wider China.

China Grand Travel & Education Programme

Bespoke educational journeys, strategic academic partnerships, and seamless programme coordination connecting the UK with Kunming and wider China.

Curated themed routes

Connected city journeys

Chinese and English support

Iconic landmark highlights

Nature and culture balance

Worry-free transfers

Central stays

Family-friendly options

Flexible durations

Customisable Pricing

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Before You Book: Key Tour Details

China Grand Travel & Education Programme Planning

Language: Itenerary available in Chinese or English
Delivery: Draft itinerary delivered within 48 hours. Revisions included within 5 working days (reasonable changes, based on your feedback).
Accuracy checks: Opening hours, transport timings, and booking rules are cross-checked so your plan works in real life, not just on paper.
Built for you: We design around your travel style (first-time China, family with kids, seniors, luxury budget, shopping, museums, countryside, food, film locations).
Practical details included: Daily schedules, transfer suggestions, time buffers, priority booking tips, and a clear “what to do if plans change” approach.

Three Signature China Educational Programme Options

7-Day Classic China Discovery, 9-Day Cultural Heritage Explorer, 14-Day In-Depth Innovation Journey

7-Day Classic China Discovery

Day 1 – Beijing

Morning: Arrival in Beijing and hotel check-in ，A welcome briefing
Afternoon: Explore the Olympic Park Orientation to Chinese history and ulture
Evening:Traditional Peking Duck welcome dinner，Free time to rest and prepare for the week

Day 2 – Imperial China

Morning:Visit the Forbidden City Tiananmen Square
Afternoon:Summer Palace，Educational discussion on imperial China and cultural heritage
Evening:Chinese calligraphy or Mandarin language workshop

Day 3 – The Great Wall & Travel to Kunming

Morning:Excursion to the Great Wall of China
Afternoon:Domestic flight to Kunming，Hotel check-in
Evening:Explore Green Lake Park Welcome dinner featuring Yunnan uisine

Day 4 – Kunming

Morning:Partner university/secondary school visit，Campus tour and student exchange activities
Afternoon:Yunnan Provincial Museum Cultural workshop introducing Yunnan’s ethnic diversity
Evening:Optional visit to Nanping Street

Day 5 – Nature & Innovation

Morning:UNESCO Stone Forest excursion
Geography and environmental case studies
Afternoon:Biodiversity and conservation learning activities
Evening:Flight to Shanghai

Day 6 – Modern China

Morning:Shanghai Tower observation deck The Bund
Afternoon:University visit and innovation hub Discussion on China’s economic evelopment
Evening:Huangpu River Cruise

Day 7 – Departure

Morning:Yu Garden Souvenir shopping
Afternoon:Transfer to airport
Evening:Departure for the UK

14-Day In-Depth UK Experience

Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing

Morning:Arrival Hotel check-in
Afternoon:Orientation Olympic Park
Evening:Welcome dinner

Day 2 – Imperial China

Morning:Tiananmen Square Forbidden City
Afternoon:Temple of Heaven
Evening:Chinese cultural workshop

Day 3 – Great Wall

Morning:Great Wall excursion
Afternoon:Ming Tombs (optional)
Evening:Overnight high-speed rail or flight to Xi’an

Day 4 – Xi’an

Morning:Terracotta Warriors
Afternoon:Ancient City Wall
Evening:Muslim Quarter

Day 5 – Xi’an to Chengdu

Morning:High-speed rail
Afternoon:Sichuan University visit
Innovation and research discussion
Evening:Sichuan Hotpot

Day 6 – Chengdu

Morning:Giant Panda Research Base
Afternoon:Jinli Ancient Street
Evening:Sichuan Opera

Day 7 – Travel to Kunming

Morning:Flight to Kunming
Afternoon:Green Lake Park，Orientation
Evening:Welcome dinner

Day 8 – Academic Exchange

Morning:University partnership visit
Afternoon:Joint student workshops
Evening:Reflection session

Day 9 – Stone Forest

Morning:UNESCO Stone Forest
Afternoon:Biodiversity studies
Evening:Free time

Day 10 – Yunnan Culture

Morning:Yunnan Provincial Museum
Afternoon:Ethnic minority cultural village
Evening:Traditional Yunnan performance

Day 11 – Shanghai

Morning:Flight to Shanghai
Afternoon:The Bund，Lujiazui Financial District
Evening:River Cruise

Day 12 – Innovation & Education

Morning:University visit
Afternoon:Technology or AI innovation centre
Evening:Explore Nanjing Road

Day 13 – Chinese Culture

Morning:Yu Garden
Afternoon:Shanghai Museum，Programme reflection
Evening:Farewell celebration dinner

Day 14 – Departure

Morning:Free time
Afternoon:Airport transfer，Departure and return to the UK

9-Day Cultural Heritage Explorer

Day 1 – Kunming

Morning:Arrival and hotel transfer
Afternoon:Orientation programme Green Lake Park
Evening:Welcome dinner

Day 2 – Educational Exchange

Morning:University visit
Afternoon:Student cultural exchange Mandarin lesson
Evening:Reflection session

Day 3 – Stone Forest

Morning:UNESCO Stone Forest
Afternoon:Environmental science field study
Evening:Traditional Yi cultural performance

Day 4 – Dali

Morning:High-speed rail to Dali
Afternoon:Dali Ancient Town Bai ethnic culture workshop
Evening:Explore local markets

Day 5 – Erhai Lake

Morning:Sustainable tourism and ecology study
Afternoon:Cycling around Erhai Lake Village visit
Evening:Local cultural performance

Day 6 – Lijiang

Morning:Travel to Lijiang
Afternoon:UNESCO Old Town Naxi culture
Evening:Traditional music performance

Day 7 – Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Morning:Geography field visit
Afternoon:Blue moon Valley Biodiversity studies
Evening:Student reflection workshop

Day 8 – Return to Kunming

Morning:Return journey
Afternoon:Tea culture experience Programme review
Evening:Farewell banquet

Day 9 – Departure

Morning:Free time
Afternoon:Airport transfer Departure and return to the UK

Three Signature China Educational Programme Options

7-Day Classic China Discovery, 9-Day Cultural Heritage Explorer, 14-Day In-Depth Innovation Journey

7-Day Classic China Discovery

Day 1 – Beijing

Day 2 – Imperial China

Morning:Visit the Forbidden City Tiananmen Square
Afternoon:Summer Palace，Educational discussion on imperial China and cultural heritage
Evening:Chinese calligraphy or Mandarin language workshop

Day 3 – The Great Wall & Travel to Kunming

Morning:Excursion to the Great Wall of China
Afternoon:Domestic flight to Kunming，Hotel check-in
Evening:Explore Green Lake Park Welcome dinner featuring Yunnan uisine

Day 4 – Kunming

Day 5 – Nature & Innovation

Morning:UNESCO Stone Forest excursion
Geography and environmental case studies
Afternoon:Biodiversity and conservation learning activities
Evening:Flight to Shanghai

Day 6 – Modern China

Morning:Shanghai Tower observation deck The Bund
Afternoon:University visit and innovation hub Discussion on China’s economic evelopment
Evening:Huangpu River Cruise

Day 7 – Departure

Morning:Yu Garden Souvenir shopping
Afternoon:Transfer to airport
Evening:Departure for the UK

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14-Day China Academic & Cultural Exchange

Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing

Morning:Arrival Hotel check-in
Afternoon:Orientation Olympic Park
Evening:Welcome dinner

Day 2 – Imperial China

Morning:Tiananmen Square Forbidden City
Afternoon:Temple of Heaven
Evening:Chinese cultural workshop

Day 3 – Great Wall

Morning:Great Wall excursion
Afternoon:Ming Tombs (optional)
Evening:Overnight high-speed rail or flight to Xi’an

Day 4 – Xi’an

Morning:Terracotta Warriors
Afternoon:Ancient City Wall
Evening:Muslim Quarter

Day 5 – Xi’an to Chengdu

Morning:High-speed rail
Afternoon:Sichuan University visit
Innovation and research discussion
Evening:Sichuan Hotpot

Day 6 – Chengdu

Morning:Giant Panda Research Base
Afternoon:Jinli Ancient Street
Evening:Sichuan Opera

Day 7 – Travel to Kunming

Morning:Flight to Kunming
Afternoon:Green Lake Park，Orientation
Evening:Welcome dinner

Day 8 – Academic Exchange

Morning:University partnership visit
Afternoon:Joint student workshops
Evening:Reflection session

Day 9 – Stone Forest

Morning:UNESCO Stone Forest
Afternoon:Biodiversity studies
Evening:Free time

Day 10 – Yunnan Culture

Morning:Yunnan Provincial Museum
Afternoon:Ethnic minority cultural village
Evening:Traditional Yunnan performance

Day 11 – Shanghai

Morning:Flight to Shanghai
Afternoon:The Bund，Lujiazui Financial District
Evening:River Cruise

Day 12 – Innovation & Education

Morning:University visit
Afternoon:Technology or AI innovation centre
Evening:Explore Nanjing Road

Day 13 – Chinese Culture

Morning:Yu Garden
Afternoon:Shanghai Museum，Programme reflection
Evening:Farewell celebration dinner

Day 14 – Departure

Morning:Free time
Afternoon:Airport transfer，Departure and return to the UK

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9-Day Cultural Heritage Explorer

Day 1 – Kunming

Morning:Arrival and hotel transfer
Afternoon:Orientation programme Green Lake Park
Evening:Welcome dinner

Day 2 – Educational Exchange

Morning:University visit
Afternoon:Student cultural exchange Mandarin lesson
Evening:Reflection session

Day 3 – Stone Forest

Morning:UNESCO Stone Forest
Afternoon:Environmental science field study
Evening:Traditional Yi cultural performance

Day 4 – Dali

Morning:High-speed rail to Dali
Afternoon:Dali Ancient Town Bai ethnic culture workshop
Evening:Explore local markets

Day 5 – Erhai Lake

Morning:Sustainable tourism and ecology study
Afternoon:Cycling around Erhai Lake Village visit
Evening:Local cultural performance

Day 6 – Lijiang

Morning:Travel to Lijiang
Afternoon:UNESCO Old Town Naxi culture
Evening:Traditional music performance

Day 7 – Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Morning:Geography field visit
Afternoon:Blue moon Valley Biodiversity studies
Evening:Student reflection workshop

Day 8 – Return to Kunming

Morning:Return journey
Afternoon:Tea culture experience Programme review
Evening:Farewell banquet

Day 9 – Departure

Morning:Free time
Afternoon:Airport transfer Departure and return to the UK

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7-Day China Discovery Programme

A concise introduction to China’s history, innovation, and culture.

Perfect for first-time educational visits, this programme combines China’s iconic landmarks with immersive learning experiences. The pacing is comparatively fast, but includes essentials to a educational and informational visit to China’s best offerings.

Best suited for secondary schools and sixth-forms, expect a strong mix of classic Chinese landmarks such as the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, alongside exploring the unique ethnic cultures of China and the modern innovations in technology.

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7-Day China Discovery Programme

A concise introduction to China’s history, innovation, and culture.

14-Day China Academic & Cultural Exchange

A full, comprehensive educational experience, showcasing China’s history, research, technology and global development. An ideal programme for universities, colleges, and schools seeking an in-depth understanding of modern China.

Incorporating elements from both the 7-Day and 9-Day programmes, this flagship programme provides ample time for students to enrich and adapt themselves in the Chinese culture, whilst exploring multiple iconic and unique landmarks on their way.

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14-Day China Academic & Cultural Exchange

9-Day Cultural Heritage Explorer

A deeper look at China’s remarkable natural landscapes and diverse cultural traditions. Aimed at and designed for students interested in geography, environmental science, history, and intercultural understanding. With a slower pace, this allows students to secure their newly discovered knowledge and to reflect on what they’ve seen, helping them develop a further understanding on China’s cultures and traditions.

This programme allows students to study the immense biodiversity in one of China’s most ecologically diverse provinces, whilst exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They visit local schools and universities for a more in-depth enquiry into China’s rural development initiatives and sustainable tourism.

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9-Day Cultural Heritage Explorer

Why Choose Our China Itinerary Planning Service?

Tailored Educational Experiences

Every itinerary is carefully designed to meet your institution’s objectives, whether you’re seeking curriculum-linked learning, university engagement, cultural exchange, or subject-specific field studies. We work with you to create a programme that aligns with your educational goals.

Trusted Academic & Cultural Partnerships

Benefit from our connections with schools, universities, and educational organisations across China. We facilitate meaningful opportunities for student exchanges, campus visits, guest lectures, and collaborative learning experiences that extend beyond traditional sightseeing.

Authentic Cultural Immersion

Our programmes go beyond the classroom, offering students first-hand experiences of Chinese history, language, traditions, and contemporary society. From hands-on workshops to interactions with local communities, every journey encourages global awareness and intercultural understanding.

Seamless End-to-End Planning

From itinerary design and accomodation to transport, educational visits, and on-the-ground coordination, we take care of every detail. Our experienced team ensures a safe, well-organised, and enriching experience, allowing educators to focus on learning while students make the most of their time in China.

Frequently Asked Questions About

China Grand Travel & Education Programme Planning

What is the China Grand Travel & Education Programme Planning experience?

This programme combines educational exploration, cultural discovery, and university insight, helping participants gain a deeper understanding of the China's academic environment and society.

Who is this programme designed for?

The programme is ideal for students, parents, educators, school groups, and families interested in British education and culture.

Is this programme suitable for international students?

Yes. Many participants join to better understand the China education system and explore future study opportunities.

What educational topics are covered?

Topics may include university life, academic pathways, student culture, educational traditions, and the China's higher education system.

Is this useful for students considering UK universities?

Absolutely. The programme provides valuable insight into university culture, academic expectations, and student experiences.

Is the programme suitable for parents?

Yes. Parents often find the experience helpful when supporting future educational decisions.

Can participants learn about student life in the UK?

Yes. The programme offers insight into daily student life, academic routines, and university traditions.