Day 1 – Arrival & Introduction to Modern China

• Arrival in Beijing and airport transfer

• Welcome briefing: China’s economy, governance and global role

• Ice-breaker activities and orientation

• Evening meal and rest after travel

Day 2 – School Exchange: Education, Economy & Daily Life

• Full day at partner school

• Joint sessions with Chinese students:

  School life in China

  Careers, ambition and economic opportunity

• Group activities and student discussions

• Evening in hotel
  

Day 3 – Political Power & the State

• Visit to Tiananmen Square

  Symbolism, state power and national identity

• Visit to the National Museum of China

  China’s historical and economic development

• Interactive discussions

• Evening in the hotel

Day 4 – Governance, Policy & Decision-Making

• Seminar-style visit focusing on:

  Governance structures

  Policy and economic planning

• Discussion: comparing UK and Chinese political systems

• Evening visit to Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
  (shopping & street food)

Day 5 – School Exchange: Business, Innovation & Youth Culture

• Second full day at partner school

• Joint project work:

  What makes a successful economy?

  Youth entrepreneurship & innovation

• Student presentations (short, interactive format)

• Evening in hotel

Day 6 – Growth, Infrastructure & National Ambition

• Visit to the Great Wall of China

  Infrastructure, labour and state organisation

• Discussions

• Evening cultural performance
  (acrobatics, music or traditional theatre)

Day 7 – China in the Global Economy

• Workshop: China’s role in global trade and international relations

• Student reflection:

  Biggest surprise about China’s economy

  How China compares to the UK

• Farewell group dinner
  (celebration meal with shared highlights and photos)

Day 8 – Departure

• Final reflections and certificates

• Transfer to airport

• Return to the UK