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This is a 5-day inbound study programme in Beijing for high school groups of 16 to 30 students, with two accompanying teachers travelling free of charge. The programme is built around science, engineering and heritage rather than shopping: the National Museum of China on Tiananmen Square, the China Science and Technology Museum on the Olympic Green, the China Railway Museum in the 1906 Zhengyangmen East Station building, Beijing Zoo and its giant panda house, and a full day at the Badaling Great Wall with the Ming Tombs. It works equally well as a stand-alone school trip or as the Beijing module of a longer China study tour.
Beijing is the right place for a group that wants evidence of how China's technology and history connect. Every departure is private to your school, with an English-speaking guide, a dedicated coach and all entrance fees included, and the itinerary is written to the school's own learning outcomes on request.
How many students can join and do teachers pay?
We quote for 16, 20 and 30 students. Two accompanying teachers travel free of charge; their cost is built into the per-student price, so there is no separate invoice for staff.
What is the programme actually about?
Science and engineering evidence in a heritage city. Students compare ancient engineering (the Great Wall and the Ming imperial tombs) with modern science communication at the China Science and Technology Museum, and trace China's rail development at the China Railway Museum, which holds more than sixty preserved locomotives and carriages.
Do students need a Chinese visa?
Yes, a study or tourist visa is normally required for a school group, and we provide the invitation and itinerary documentation your consulate needs. Individuals from the 30-day unilateral visa-free countries may be able to enter without a visa; the scheme is currently authorised through 31 December 2026.
Is the programme suitable for younger students?
The 5-day format is written for ages 14 to 18. We shorten the walking days and add more workshop time for middle school groups, and can extend to seven or nine days with Xi'an or Shanghai.
Morning/Afternoon — Arrival & Transfer
Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing South Railway Station, where your private guide and driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign. A comfortable private vehicle transfers you to your hotel, and your guide assists with check-in and gives you a brief orientation to the city. Take time to rest and recover from your journey.
Afternoon — National Museum of China
Immerse yourselves in China's rich history at the National Museum of China, located on the eastern side of Tiananmen Square. It is one of the largest museums in the world, with around 200,000 square meters of floor space and a collection of more than a million items. Its extensive exhibits span millennia, featuring priceless artifacts such as ancient bronzes, terracotta figures, jade carvings, and revolutionary memorabilia. Please note that entry requires advance online booking.
Lunch — Near Tiananmen Square
Lunch is arranged at a restaurant near Tiananmen Square, offering a selection of local dishes.
Evening — Welcome Dinner with Peking Duck
Your welcome dinner is held at a renowned restaurant where you can savor the iconic Peking Duck. Roasted until the skin turns crisp and golden, the dish has been a celebrated Beijing specialty since the imperial era and is traditionally carved tableside and served with thin pancakes.
Meals
Breakfast at the hotel; lunch near Tiananmen Square; a welcome Peking Duck dinner.
Accommodation
Check in at your Beijing hotel.
Morning — Lama Temple & Confucius Temple
Explore the Lama Temple (Yonghegong), Beijing's largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist temple, marveling at its 26-meter sandalwood Buddha. Then visit the adjacent Confucius Temple, dedicated to the great philosopher.
Afternoon — China Science and Technology Museum
Engage curious minds at the China Science and Technology Museum in the Olympic Green, with interactive exhibits on aerospace, robotics, and energy — perfect for teens and families.
Evening — Peking Duck dinner
Enjoy a classic Peking Duck dinner, Beijing's most famous dish, with crispy skin and thin pancakes.
Meals
Dinner: A classic Peking Duck dinner is included.
Morning — Beijing Zoo & Panda House
Visit the Beijing Zoo, one of the oldest in China (founded in 1906), where the highlight is the Panda House. Watch giant pandas eating, playing, and climbing, alongside red pandas, giraffes, elephants, and other species.
Afternoon — China Railway Museum
Delight train enthusiasts at the China Railway Museum, which displays historic locomotives — from majestic steam engines of different eras to diesel and electric trains — offering a unique look at the development of China's railway system.
Evening — At your leisure
The evening is free; dinner is at your hotel.
Meals
Dinner is at your hotel.
Morning — Badaling Great Wall
Journey to the Badaling section of the Great Wall, the most restored and visited part, offering dramatic ramparts, steep slopes, and majestic watchtowers. A cable car can carry you up, saving energy for walking the wall.
Afternoon — Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb)
Visit the Ming Tombs, the burial complex of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors, focusing on the Changling Tomb, the largest and best-preserved. Walk the Spirit Way, a sacred pathway lined with dozens of stone animal and official statues guarding the tombs.
Evening — Dinner & Rest
Return to Beijing for dinner at your hotel or a local restaurant, then relax for the evening.
Meals
Lunch and dinner included.
Morning — Capital Museum
Visit the Capital Museum, dedicated to the history, culture, and arts of Beijing. Housed in a modern building with a traditional-inspired facade, it features ancient pottery, bronzes, calligraphy, paintings, and Peking Opera costumes, with interactive displays for all ages.
Afternoon — Departure transfer
After lunch near the museum, your guide and driver will ensure a timely transfer to the airport or railway station for your departure.
Meals
Lunch is at a restaurant near the museum.
| Group Size | Adult(Age:8-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-7) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 16 PAX | from $933 | / | / |
| 20 PAX | from $878 | / | / |
| 30 PAX | from $804 | / | / |
Supervision ratios. The programme is designed for two teachers per 16 to 30 students. Schools bringing additional staff are quoted at cost for those places, and we can supply a female staff member to accompany single-sex accommodation groups on request.
Visas. A Chinese tourist or study visa is normally required for every student and staff member, and we issue the invitation letter plus a day-by-day itinerary for the application. Individual students from the 30-day unilateral visa-free countries may be eligible to enter without a visa; the scheme is currently authorised through 31 December 2026.
Museums and reservations. Beijing's national museums require real-name advance booking and most close on Mondays. We pre-book every museum against the group passport list, and hold a substitute site in case a booking is released back to the public pool.
Health, safety and food. All students must carry travel insurance proof and any medication with a doctor's letter. We record allergies and dietary requirements in advance; Beijing hotel and restaurant kitchens handle vegetarian, halal and nut-free requests with notice.
Weather and packing. Beijing is dry and cold from December to February and hot from June to August. Students should bring a refillable water bottle, a light rain jacket and shoes suitable for the stepped walk at Badaling.
