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| Shanghai-Hefei-Yellow Mountain-Suzhou |
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Overview
This study tour will provide a valuable opportunity for the participants to experience China*s unique culture and develop business, academic or personal links with local people and organizations in China. Total 30 days for a tour of four cities: Shanghai, Hefei, Suzhou and Huangshan(Yellow mountain).
TOP Homestay is pleased to offer, an in-depth introduction to the world*s oldest civilization and today*s most dynamic country〞China. We will begin in Shanghai, Enjoy a specially designed tours of the city*s leading historic and cultural sites. This unique melding of different activities will afford you with an in-depth look at China*s most dynamic urban center.
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Programme highlights
1.Same Shanghai , different experience, discover the history of shanghai, Shanghai Huangpu river Cruise
2.Hefei- capital of Anhui, lies in the heart of province between Yangtze river and Huaihe river, Hefei become a commercial center over two thousand years ago. Hefei is also a garden city with pleasure environment, an idol place for study.
3.Unique homestay Programme 每 Anhui University Affiliated high School
Well-organized homestay programme will definitely be the highlights of the tour. We offer the students a rare opportunity to truly immerse themselves in genuine Chinese culture and day-to-day lifestyles by living, eating, and interacting with real Chinese people in host family settings. Your host family will show you what China is truly like, and in return, you will be able to share your culture, language, and customs with them. Students will be taken care by Chinese family and they will make friends with Chinese students.
4.Special courses: Chinese culture and language learning + Outing
The courses offered to the students include compulsory Chinese and English language course and optional special interest course, for instance, calligraphy, painting( Chinese and western). Chinese chess and etc. students will have their classes in the morning, outing and special interest programme will be in the afternoon.
5.Valued Tours to Top mountain of China 每Huangshan, means Yellow mountain in English. It is famous for the uniquely shaped pines, the fantastic rock peaks, the sea of clouds and the hot springs. The mystic clouds drift in and out, changing the scenery from minute to minute as the mist rises and ebbs. One would think this is where the gods reside. It is the only mountain which is listed in China's Top Ten Scenic Spots and designated by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site since 1990.
6.Chinese Gongfu lessons
7.Experienced Escort for the whole tour
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Programme included
Accommodations
- hotel accommodations in Shanghai (twin share)
- 2 nights hotel accommodations in Huangshan (twin share)
- homestay in the host family (2 students in 1 family or depends on family situation)
Tours
- Full day Shanghai city tour
- 3 days Huangshan Mountain tour
- Full day countryside tour ( Wanfo Lake )
- Full day old town tour (Sanhe town)
- Full day Suzhou tour
Lessons
- Half day mandarin & cultural lesson
- Special Interest lessons
- outdoor activities ( transportation included)
- Full day Gongfu lesson
Transportations
Meals
- Standard meal for the whole programme
Total cost: USD 1160/person |
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Proposed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Huangshan City (downtown Tunxi).
Visit Tunxi Old Street, Ink-stick Workshop, the museum in Tunxi and stay at hotel in downtown Tunxi.
Day 2: Car ride(90KM/1.5 hours) to Mt.Huangshan (also known as Yellow Mountain). Go hiking and sight-seeing over the Begin-to-believe Peak, the Lion Peak and the West-sea Canyon. Stay at one 4-star hotel in peak area. |
Day 3: Watch the sunrise. Go on hiking and sight-seeing over the Flying-over Rock, the Bright-top Peak , the Giant-fish Peak , the Lotus-flower Peak , the Guest-greeting Pine, etc. Come back to Tunxi and depart.
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Day 11 每 Day 15 (Hefei)
Study Programme Part Two -- Chinese Gongfu Lessons Shenxintaibao Gongfu School, among Top 10 of the best Gongfu Schools in China)
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9:30 to 12:00 |
12:00 to 13:30 |
13:30 to 17:00 |
Chinese Gongfu Show &Gongfu lessons |
Lunch at the Gongfu School |
Chinese Gongfu Show &Gongfu lessons
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Day 16 (Hefei)
Relax, free and easy
Day 17 (Hefei)
One day tour to Sanhe town (a famous water village near Hefei) |
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Day 18 每 Day 22 (Hefei)
Study Programme Part Three -- Mandarin and Cultural Courses (University of Anhui Province)
Schedule (for 5 days)
9:00 to 12:00 (optional by students) |
12:00 to 13:30 |
13:30 to 18:00 |
Mandarin lessons
English lessons
Calligraphy lessons
Chinese Painting lessons
Chinese Music lessons |
Lunch |
Outdoor activities |
Day 23 (Hefei)
Relax, free and easy, shopping leaded by our guide.
Day 24 (Hefei)
One day tour to Wanfo Lake |
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Day 25 每 Day 27 (Hefei)
Study Programme Part Four -- Mandarin and Cultural Courses (University of Anhui Province)
Schedule (for 3 days)
9:00 to 12:00 (optional by students) |
12:00 to 13:30 |
13:30 to 18:00 |
| Overview of the whole courses |
Lunch |
Outdoor activities |
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Day 28 (Shanghai)
Morning departure from Hefei to Shanghai |
Day 29 (Shanghai)
One day tour to Suzhou, Take a full day tour to Suzhou visiting the Lingering Garden, The Grand Canal, Panmen Gate and Silk Factory.
Day 30 (Back home)
Transfer from your hotel to airport, catch your flight! |
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