From the Great Wall to the Bund: Memories Made in China

From the Great Wall to the Bund: Memories Made in China

From 9–21 April, 14 students from Years 9–11 took part in a memorable 13-day China Study Tour through Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai, experiencing China’s language, history and culture firsthand. 

Highlights included visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors; exploring Beijing’s hutongs, cycling Xi’an’s ancient City Wall, meeting buddies at our sister school and dressing in traditional Hanfu. Students also enjoyed tea in Chengdu, watched Sichuan Opera, visited giant pandas, cooked authentic dishes at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum and sampled local favourites such as Peking duck and xiaolongbao. In Shanghai, they admired views from Shanghai Tower, cruised along the Huangpu River and finished the journey with a visit to the picturesque water town of Tongli. 

From practising Chinese and making new friends to discovering local traditions and cuisine, the 2026 China Study Tour was an unforgettable adventure that left students with lasting memories, valuable cultural insights and friendships that will endure for years to come.

Ms Shuhong Li & Ms Xiaomeng Ding
Chinese Teachers

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