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Program 1 — Beijing, Great Wall & Classic China

Quick Facts

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  • Duration: 14 days / 13 nights

  • Destinations: Beijing

  • Group size: 15–40 students

  • Best season: March–May, September–November

  • Starting from: AUD $3,800 per student

  • Suitable for: Years 9–12

  • Focus areas: History, Culture, Mandarin Language

Curriculum Links

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  • HSIE: Ancient and modern civilisations

  • Languages: Mandarin immersion & practice

  • Geography: Urban development, population

  • Global Studies: China's role in world affairs

Program Overview:

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China's capital is one of the world's great cities — a place where 3,000 years of imperial history lives side by side with a roaring, modern metropolis of 21 million people. This flagship tour gives students an unforgettable introduction to the real China: its ancient wonders, its people, its food, and its future.

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Sample 14-Day Itinerary:

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Day 1–2

Fly Sydney → Beijing.

Arrival welcome dinner.

Orientation walk in the hutong neighbourhood around the hotel.

Meet your bilingual guide.

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Day 3

Tiananmen Square (morning, early to avoid crowds) 

Forbidden City full-day guided tour 

Evening: Peking Duck dinner at a classic local restaurant.

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Day 4

Temple of Heaven (morning tai chi session with locals) 

Afternoon: Summer Palace

Evening: acrobatics performance.

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Day 5

Great Wall at Mutianyu — less crowded section, cable car up, toboggan option down

Packed lunch on the wall

This is the highlight of the trip for most students.

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Day 6

Old Beijing Hutong half-day:

Cycle rickshaw tour

Traditional courtyard home visit

Dumplings making class with a local family

Afternoon: 798 Art District.

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Day 7

Partner school cultural exchange

Morning joint activities (calligraphy, games, conversation practice) with Chinese peers

Afternoon: Beijing zoo or Olympic Park.

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Day 8

Ming Tombs · Explore Nanluoguxiang historic lane

Free afternoon for shopping and independent exploration (supervised).

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Day 9

Optional extension: Day trip to Chengde (UNESCO Summer Resort)

OR dedicated Mandarin language workshop day with local teachers.

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Day 10–11

Reflection and journaling day, student group presentations on their key learnings.

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Day 12–13

Return activities: Silk Market visit

farewell group dinner,

Packing 

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Day 14

Fly Beijing → Sydney

Arrive home.

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What's Included

  • Return economy flights from Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane

  • 4-star hotel accommodation (twin-share rooms for students, single for teachers)

  • All meals as per itinerary (breakfast daily, most lunches and dinners)

  • All entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary

  • Air-conditioned private coach throughout

  • Bilingual English-Chinese tour guides (minimum 1 guide per 20 students)

  • 1 accompanying Australian HOMU staff member

  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance

  • 24/7 emergency contact line

  • Pre-departure parent information evening (virtual or in-person, Sydney)

  • Student reflection journal and pre-departure preparation pack

not Included

  • Personal spending money (recommend AUD $200–300)

  • Optional activities not listed in itinerary

  • Visa fees (currently AUD ~$50 per person — HOMU assists with application)

  • Travel vaccinations (HOMU provides health advisory sheet)

Immersive cultural exchange with local Australian-managed support.

Curated itineraries blending ancient history and modern innovation.

Comprehensive risk management and high-standard accommodation.

Tailored educational outcomes aligned with Australian curriculum.

Why Choose Homu

Program Highlights

Can't find the right fit?

All HOMU programs are fully customisable. We can combine cities from different programs, adjust the duration, add language classes, or build something entirely new around your school's curriculum goals.

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