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上海夜景

Program 2 — Shanghai, Hangzhou & Suzhou

Quick Facts

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  • Duration: 12 days / 11 nights

  • Destinations: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou

  • Group size: 15–35 students

  • Best season: April–May, September–October

  • Starting from: AUD $3,600 per student

  • Suitable for: Years 9–12

  • Focus areas: Culture, Arts, Modern China

Curriculum Links

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  • HSIE: Urbanisation, East-West cultural exchange

  • Visual Arts: Chinese gardens, textile arts

  • Geography: River delta cities, migration

  • Economics: Shanghai as global financial hub

Program Overview:

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China's refined south offers a completely different experience to Beijing — one of canals, silk, classical gardens, and the staggering modern energy of Shanghai. Students will come to understand why this region is called 'the land of fish and rice' — and why it has captivated travellers for a thousand years.

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Key Experiences:

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  • Shanghai: The Bund waterfront walk · Lujiazui financial district skyscraper views · Yuyuan Garden and Old City Bazaar · Shanghai Museum (world-class ancient Chinese art collection)

  • Hangzhou: West Lake UNESCO World Heritage boat cruise · Longjing tea plantation visit and tea tasting · Six Harmonies Pagoda · Silk Museum with weaving demonstration

  • Suzhou: Master of the Nets Garden (UNESCO) · Humble Administrator's Garden · Suzhou Silk Embroidery Research Institute · Canal boat tour at dusk

  • Cultural activities: Chinese ink painting class · Paper-cutting workshop · Silk scarf dyeing workshop · Guided hot pot dinner experience

  • Optional: Day trip to Zhujiajiao water town ('Venice of China')

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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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