Nanjing/ Yangtze - Sustainability & Human Impact
The itinerary shown is purely an example. All of our trips can be built around your school’s needs, with so many wonderful things going on in these Chinese cities, there’s so much to see and do…
Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome to the Yangtze Basin
Arrival in Nanjing and transfer to hotel
Welcome briefing: the Yangtze River and its global importance
Introduction to field journals and observation activities
Evening meal and time to rest
Day 2 – Living with the River
Exploring how rivers shape cities and daily life
Interactive group activities and discussion
Focus on:
The role of rivers in urban environments
Water, transport and settlement
Comparing river use in China and the UK
Evening at the hotel with time to relax and group activities
Day 3 – Freshwater Ecosystems & Biodiversity
Visit to a river, wetland or lakeside environment
Exploring:
Freshwater habitats and ecosystems
Species diversity and adaptation
Pollution and environmental protection
Fieldwork-style activities including observation and recording
Evening at the hotel with games and downtime
Day 4 – Urban Nature & Human Impact
Visit to Xuanwu Lake Park
Exploring:
Urban green spaces and biodiversity
Balancing development with nature
The role of water in city design
Lakeside walk and observation activities
Evening visit to Confucius Temple Nanjing area
Lanterns, street food and riverside atmosphere
Day 5 – The Three Gorges Landscape
Travel to the Yangtze River region
Exploring the Three Gorges
Focus on:
River erosion and dramatic landscapes
Geological formations
Environmental change over time
Time for observation, photography and reflection
Evening at the hotel with time to relax
Day 6 – Engineering & Sustainability
Visit to Three Gorges Dam
Exploring:
Renewable energy and hydroelectric power
Benefits and challenges of large-scale engineering
Environmental and social impact
Group discussion and debate
Evening at the hotel with games and group time
Day 7 – Journey Along the Yangtze
Travel to Nanjing by high-speed rail
Experiencing China’s world-class rail network and observing changing landscapes
Time for journal reflection and relaxed group activities during the journey
Evening at leisure with time to unwind
Day 8 – Reflection & Departure
Final journal reflections and certificates
Programme close and transfer to airport