Xi'an Qinling 12-Day Study Tour
A Beijing-Xi'an-Baoji ecological and cultural journey through the heritage of Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang civilization, Qinling biodiversity, museum learning, hands-on heritage workshops, and school exchange.
View Full PDF ItineraryA curriculum-based journey through history, culture, and Qinling ecology
Build cultural understanding and inquiry skills through travel-based learning
Understand Civilization
Explore historical sites from the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang periods to understand the formation and continuity of Chinese civilization.
Explore Qinling Ecology
Learn about rare species such as giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, crested ibises, and takins, and develop ecological awareness.
Experience Heritage Craft
Practice rubbing, bronze-pattern design, Hanfu experience, and traditional crafts to turn knowledge into tangible expression.
Develop Team Skills
Strengthen collaboration, observation, communication, and presentation skills through group tasks and school exchange.
Xi'an + Baoji: history, ecology, and hands-on learning
History + Qinling Ecology
The route connects Xi'an and Baoji, placing Zhou-Qin-Han-Tang history, bronze civilization, Qinling nature, and rare species into one coherent learning path.
Curriculum-Based Design
Each stop includes guided tasks, instructor interpretation, and experiential activities, encouraging students to move from seeing to understanding.
School Exchange & Presentation
Visit Xianyang Qindu Yingcai School, exchange with local students, and complete an English final presentation with study-tour certificates.
Heritage & Museum Practice
Through rubbings, bronze motifs, seal culture, Han etiquette, and craft workshops, students transform cultural knowledge into visible learning outcomes.
Beijing-Xi'an-Baoji Qinling Ecological and Cultural Study Tour
| Day | Program | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| D1 | Gather at Beijing West Railway Station and depart for Xi'an; opening ceremony on Xi'an City Wall and city wall cycling. | Xi'an hotel |
| D2 | Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Warriors); Terracotta Warrior DIY; Bronze Chariots and Lishan Garden. | Xi'an hotel |
| D3 | Xi'an Museum; Giant Wild Goose Pagoda; Tang Paradise; Hanfu experience; Grand Tang Mall. | Xi'an hotel |
| D4 | Xi'an Forest of Stone Steles Museum; rubbing workshop; Songcheng Romance show; Bell and Drum Tower Square and Muslim Quarter. | Xi'an hotel |
| D5 | Qianling Mausoleum; Yuanjia Village Guanzhong folk culture experience and traditional crafts. | Xi'an hotel |
| D6 | Visit Xianyang Qindu Yingcai School (elementary and middle school) for campus tour and student exchange. | Xi'an hotel |
| D7 | Qinling Four Treasures Museum and Qinling National Botanical Garden, focusing on Qinling ecology and rare-species conservation. | Xi'an hotel |
| D8 | Travel from Xi'an to Baoji; Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, learning about bronze civilization and inscription culture. | Baoji hotel |
| D9 | Zhouyuan Scenic Area and Zhou Culture Museum, exploring ritual-music civilization and the origins of Zhou culture. | Baoji hotel |
| D10 | Taibai Mountain National Forest Park for ecology, geology, and forest study; return to Xi'an. | Xi'an hotel |
| D11 | Hanyangling Museum, learning about Emperor Jing of Han and the Reign of Wen and Jing; simulated archaeology and Han sports experience. | Xi'an hotel |
| D12 | Closing ceremony; English final presentation; international study-tour certificate; program concludes. | Return trip |
From historical sites to natural classrooms
Terracotta Warriors and Unification
Observe Qin institutions, craftsmanship, and ideas of governance through the Terracotta Warriors and Bronze Chariots.
Tang Chang'an and Urban Memory
Experience the openness of ancient Chang'an through the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Paradise, and Grand Tang Mall.
Stone Steles and Calligraphy
Study inscriptions, rubbings, and the inheritance of Chinese calligraphy at the Forest of Stone Steles Museum.
Guanzhong Folk Culture
Experience local life and traditional crafts in Yuanjia Village, seeing how regional culture lives in daily practice.
Qinling Nature Education
Build ecological observation and conservation awareness through the Qinling Four Treasures Museum, botanical garden, and Taibai Mountain.
Bronze and Ritual Culture
Understand bronze vessels, inscriptions, and Zhou ritual culture through Baoji Bronze Ware Museum and Zhouyuan.
What's included and not included
Included
- Chaperoned price: CAD $1680, excluding airfare and insurance.
- Self-arrival in Beijing and self-return option: CAD $1330, including domestic airport transfers; airfare and insurance are not included.
- All domestic meals, accommodation, transportation, learning visits, and group leader costs.
- Ctrip four-diamond hotel accommodation.
- First admission tickets for listed attractions.
- 11 breakfasts and 21 regular meals.
- Licensed tour coach with one seat per participant.
- English-speaking professional guide and itinerary services.
Not Included
- Single-room supplement when room sharing is not available.
- Internal attraction transportation, optional activities, and personal expenses not listed as included.
- Air travel insurance and responsibility for personal valuables.
- Extra costs caused by force majeure, transportation delays, or cancellations.
- Costs and responsibilities arising from voluntary early departure from the group.
Xi'an Qinling 12-Day Study Tour
The full itinerary is based on the Beijing-Xi'an-Baoji Qinling 12-day ecological and cultural study tour PDF. Chaperoned price: CAD $1680. Self-arrival in Beijing and self-return option: CAD $1330, including domestic airport transfers. Airfare and insurance are not included. Deposit: $500 by e-transfer to syrg4cclub@gmail.com.