Visit the capital of the China and unravel the country’s complex political history with visits to the landmarks of rulers past. Soak in the centuries-old sites of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, following the history of the ruling class of China from the Qin dynasty to Mao Zedong. Then throw in a dash of contemporary Beijing with visits to the Great Hall of the People and the Beijing Zoo, maybe even catching a Kung Fu show between historical sites. Round out your experience with a taste of Chinese culture, participating in a traditional tea ceremony and tantalizing your taste buds with the regional dish of Peking duck.

Visit relics of one of the world’s most ancient civilizations along with the most advanced technological and architectural innovations of the modern world in China. See the most famous highlights of the country: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Sacred Road, Tiger Hill, Lingering Garden, the Shanghai Bund, and more in this whirlwind tour of the biggest cities and most exciting attractions of eastern China.

Walk through China’s vast Tiananmen Square, view the Forbidden Palace, home to Chinese emperors since 1421, travel to the Great Wall of China, see the life-size Terra Cotta soldiers in Xi’an, and wander through the 16th century Yu Yuan Garden in Shanghai.

See Beijing’s Imperial palaces, walk the vast Great Wall of China, tour the Temple of Heaven, visit Xi’an, one of China’s oldest cities, to see the Terra Cotta soldiers, explore Reed Flute Caves in Guilin and stroll through old Colonial Shanghai.

Did you know that Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world? As it continues to grow, get ahead of the curve with a language-focused tour of Beijing. Each day begins with a three hour language class, before heading out to take in the sights and practice what you learned each day in immersive activities designed to help you get comfortable with Mandarin.