Combining the traditional, modern and stunning nature, this service trip in Beijing offers a perfect blend of creative challenges, hikes and climbs, and opportunities for service. Here’s our volunteering trip in Beijing, China at a glance:
- Day 1: hutong tour, opera mask painting workshop, opera show, welcome dinner
- Day 2: kung fu lesson, cooking class, Summer Palace, boat ride
- Day 3: raft building in Huairou, via ferrata rock climbing
- Day 4: Great Wall hike & sketch, Pearl Market
- Day 5: Chinese school exchange
Like what you see? Discover the incredible cultural and service opportunities that Beijing has to offer in our detailed itinerary below! But remember, all our school trips are fully customisable. Other options include: survival training, shelter building, camping, talent shows and team-building games.
*Prices based on groups of 20 students with 2 free teacher spots.
What's Included?
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Day 1: Let the Learning Adventure Begin!
Afternoon
Arrive in the world’s largest city and transfer to your accommodation. After a short trip briefing, transport back in time with a visit to one of Beijing’s ancient hutong areas, where you can get a glimpse into local life. Hutongs are the traditional courtyard-based residential streets of Beijing. Next up, roll up your sleeves in a Peking opera mask painting workshop.
Evening
Finish up your first day with an evening opera show and welcome dinner.
Day 2: Kung Fu & Palaces
Morning
Test your skills at a kung fu lesson in the local park. Then, switch gears in a Chinese cooking class.
Afternoon
After enjoying your delicious creations for lunch, spend a relaxing afternoon at the Summer Palace. Walk through the spectacular grounds and take a wooden boat across the palatial lake.
Evening
It’s traditional Chinese hotpot for dinner. Fuel up – you’ve got a busy day tomorrow.
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Learning Outcomes
Creativity: Develop creative skills, like painting and design.
Action: Improve active skills, like hiking, building and rock climbing.
Service: Students will be doing a half-day school exchange with a local school, for which they’ll prepare gifts and a small performance prior to the visit.
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