This experience is ideal for those wanting to stay within Beijing city limits. Head west to Cuandixia Village, a well-preserved settlement of what the ancient villages of the Ming and Qing dynasties looked like.
This trip involves a whole range of hands-on activities. Get active with hikes, get artsy with sketching and get inquisitive with resident interviews. A great experience within Beijing’s beautiful mountains.
Our Services
✓ Local tour guide in each city
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs
✓ 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
✓ Adventure leaders
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
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Hiking
Sketching
An Example itinerary
Day 1
- Board a private coach to Cuandixia Village in the western hills of Beijing
- Trip briefing
- Hike to the Golden Toad Hill for views of the village
- Scavenger hunt
- Campfire and songs
Day 2
- Long Hike to the canyon Yixiantian, “A thread of Sky”
- Sketching session of the village views and architecture
- Interviews with local residents
- Sustainability Trivia night
Day 3
- Visit Fahai Temple and see the amazing murals
- Reflection session
Logistics
✓ Staying at the Linden Centre
✓ We can arrange transport to and from all the activities
✓ All accommodation and transport used is fully audited
Educational Value
✓ Expert local tour guides and artisan instructors provided
✓ Pre-trip support
✓ Educational materials available, workshops and meetings with local experts
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