The program offers a series of culture-enhancement tours for maximum culture absorptions.
- Bilingual counselors will accompany students on all trips
- Transportations, admissions, meal, lodging are included in the program fee.

Historic and Cultural Trips to China Ancient Capitals
Culture-enhancement tours to famous ancient capitals of China, Beijing, Xi’an, Luoyang to provide students better understanding of Chinese history and culture.

BEIJING, Capital of China, is economic and cultural center in China and the world. With over 14 million people, it has thousand years of history and served as Capital of China for 800 years since Yuan Dynasties in 1206 D.C.

Attractions   - The Great Wall   - The Forbidden City   - Summer Palace,   - The Heaven of Temple,   - Ming Dynasty Tombs   - Tian’anmen Square   - Drum Tower
Tradition & Culture Experience   - Beijing Hutong       ◊ Traditional Style Residency       ◊ Home Style Food   - Laoshe Teahouse       ◊ Opera       ◊ Face/Mask Changing       ◊ Tea Arts       ◊ Acrobat Show       ◊ Kunfu Show       ◊ Magic Shows

XI'AN, famous for the Terracotta Warriors, was first founded as Capital by Qin Shi Huang, first Emperor who united China in Qin Dynasty, and has been functioning as capital of China for 11 dynasties since the 11th century BC.

Attractions   - Terracotta Warriors   - Big Wild Goose Tower

LuoYang, first became the capital of the Zhou Dynasty in 770 BC., was original city was constructed by the Duke of Zhou (周公) in the 11th century BC. It also serves as capitals in Han, Wei and Jin Dynasties. In A.D. 493, the Northern Wei Dynasty also moved its capital  to Luoyang and started the construction of the rock-cut Longmen Grottoes.

Attractions   - Longmen Grottoes

ShaoLin Monastery,  a Buddhist temple in Henan Province. The monastery was built by the Emperor Hsiao-Wen in AD 496, and the first abbot of Shaolin was Batuo, an Indian dhyana master who came to China in AD 464 to spread Buddhist teachings. Long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts, it is the Mahayana Buddhist monastery perhaps best known to the Western world.

Attractions   - Shaolin Monastery   - Tower Forest

Fun Trip to Mongolia
We also arrange fun trips to Mongolia for at the end of the program that young students can have a unique grassland experience and relax after weeks of studies. The trip is for Chinese Language and Traditional Arts Program only.

Attractions   - Hohhot City   - Huitengxile Grassland   - Bay of singing sand   - Horse riding, camel riding   - Wrestling show and bonfire party.

Interest in More Tours After Program Ends?
- For participants who want to have more tours in China after the program ends, at their requests, we can help you contacting local tourist agencies and arranging desired trips at their own expenses.

- If a participant want to stay in Beijing for more time after program ends (for example, watch Olympic games), we offer accommodation with good deal at the participant’s own expense.

Possible Changes in Itinerary
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Occasionally, unforeseen circumstances such as weather restrictions, short term regulations and restrictions etc., may occur. LOONGBRIDGE reserves the right to change travel arrangements of the program with occurrence of such situations. LOONGBRIDGE will refund the participant only if independent contractors refund LOONGBRIDGE.