China High School Study Tour
An immersive 7–10 day program for secondary school students — combining cultural exploration, technology visits, Mandarin experiences and peer exchange with Chinese students.
What Is a China High School Study Tour?
China Study Tour (CST) is a provider of in-depth China corporate visit and educational tour solutions for educational institutions, business schools, and corporate executives worldwide.
A China high school study tour with CST is a fully supervised, curriculum-linked program for secondary students that pairs cultural exploration with real peer exchange and age-appropriate technology visits. Students encounter a culture, language and economic model radically different from their own — returning with broader perspectives and stronger critical thinking. We have organised high school programmes in China for 13+ years, working with schools from the UK, Australia, Germany, the US, the UAE and across Asia, each built around the school's curriculum goals.
Program Activities
Cultural depth, real exchange and a window into modern China.
Cultural & Heritage Sites
Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Warriors — guided visits with educational context before each site.
Chinese High School Exchange
A structured session with local high-school students — joint activities, language exchange and peer discussion on shared topics.
Technology & Innovation Visits
Age-appropriate company visits — AI demonstrations, robotics labs and technology museums showing China's innovation ecosystem.
Cultural Immersion Activities
Calligraphy, Tai Chi, dumpling-making, tea ceremony and traditional crafts — hands-on engagement throughout.
Mandarin Language Sessions
Daily practical Mandarin — greetings, numbers, market shopping and ordering. Designed for complete beginners.
Urban Exploration
Guided city walks, local markets and neighbourhood discovery — how 1.4 billion people live and work in modern China.
Safety & Supervision
Compliant with UK, Australian and international school standards.
24/7 Emergency Support
Our team is reachable around the clock. Emergency protocols and escalation procedures in place throughout.
Vetted 4-Star Hotels
Hotels vetted for security, fire-safety compliance and proximity to venues. School-group floors where possible.
Dedicated Group Transport
Licensed coach and dedicated driver throughout. Students never use public transport unsupervised.
Medical Protocol
Nearest hospitals identified per city. Medical info collected for all students. First-aid kit on all coaches.
Group Communication
Local SIM cards and a WeChat group for all students and teachers. Real-time location sharing on request.
Risk Assessment Documents
Full program risk assessment for your safeguarding requirements — UK, Australian and international compliant.
For School Safeguarding Teams
We provide a complete safeguarding pack for every trip — risk assessments, emergency protocols, staff-to-student ratio guidance and insurance requirements — meeting British, Australian, American and international school standards. Request it when you enquire.
China High School Study Tour — Beijing + Xi'an + Shanghai
Fully customisable around your curriculum and year groups.
Arrival Beijing + Welcome Orientation
Airport welcome, hotel check-in, orientation walk and Mandarin session one. Welcome group dinner.
Forbidden City + High School Exchange
Morning: Forbidden City with educational context. Afternoon: structured exchange with a Beijing partner high school.
Great Wall + Temple of Heaven + Workshop
Morning: Great Wall at Mutianyu (better for groups). Afternoon: Temple of Heaven + calligraphy workshop.
Technology Visit + Summer Palace
Morning: AI / technology museum — age-appropriate innovation visit. Afternoon: Summer Palace and market exploration.
Flight to Xi'an + Terracotta Warriors
Morning flight. Afternoon: Terracotta Army with history context. Evening: dumpling banquet.
Xi'an City Wall + Train to Shanghai
Morning: City Wall cycling. Midday: Muslim Quarter street food. Afternoon: high-speed train to Shanghai.
Shanghai — Bund + Yu Garden
Morning: the Bund and Pudong skyline. Afternoon: Yu Garden + traditional-vs-modern city walk.
Tai Chi + Reflection + Departure
Morning: Tai Chi, program reflection and group sharing. Airport transfer and departures.
Curriculum Connections
Programmes connect directly with your curriculum — Geography (urbanisation, economic development), History (ancient China and modern transformation), Mandarin, Global Studies and IB Global Politics. We work with your subject teachers to choose the most relevant sites, sessions and discussion themes.
Immersive Learning, Fully Supervised
This is the right fit when…
- Your students are aged 14–18 and you want curriculum-linked cultural immersion.
- You want a real peer exchange with Chinese high-school students, not just sightseeing.
- You need full safeguarding documentation and 24/7 supervision.
- You want age-appropriate technology visits showing modern China.
- Primary-age children — see our primary school program
- University or adult groups — see our university and teacher programmes
- Schools wanting a pure holiday with no educational or curriculum structure
Who This Program Is For
What Parents & Leaders Ask Us
"Will my teenagers actually be safe and well-supervised?"
Yes. Every program includes 24/7 emergency support, vetted hotels, dedicated supervised transport, medical protocols and a full risk-assessment pack meeting UK, Australian and international school standards. Teachers accompany the group throughout, and students never use public transport unsupervised.
A few honest practicalities.
- Programmes are group-based (min 15 students) with accompanying teachers.
- Technology visits are age-appropriate — museums and demos, not executive briefings.
- Popular travel windows fill early; book 2–3 months ahead for best availability.
Why High Schools Choose CST
Full safeguarding — risk assessments, 24/7 support, vetted everything.
Genuine peer exchange with Chinese students, not just photo stops.
Age-appropriate tech visits bringing modern China to life.
Curriculum-linked design co-built with your subject teachers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Request a School Trip Proposal
Tell us your school type, student age group, approximate group size and preferred travel dates. We will prepare a full proposal — including itinerary, safety documentation and indicative costs — within 48 hours.
Request a School Proposal →📧 info@chinastudytour.ai · 💬 WhatsApp +86 131 6180 6706