3-Day Chinese Culture Camp
This 3-day culture study tour in Xi’an fits a first look at the city into a short stay. Students see the Terracotta Army and the city wall, try the guqin, and have an introductory lesson in everyday Chinese, with the Xi’an International University campus as their base.
Length
3 days, 2 nights
Learning focus
Base
Xi’an International University campus, Xi’an
Ages
Confirmed for each group at enquiry
Price
Price on enquiry
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Where | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Xi’an; university campus | Airport pick-up, check-in, campus tour, opening ceremony, introductory Chinese lesson |
| Day 2 | Terracotta Army; city wall; Muslim Quarter | The Terracotta Army; the city wall by bike or on foot; Muslim Quarter in the evening |
| Day 3 | University campus; Xi’an | Guqin workshop and closing ceremony; airport drop-off |
Highlights & Educational Value
- Two major sites on Day 2: the Terracotta Army, with an introduction to Qin-dynasty sculpture craft and Silk Road transport, and the Xi’an City Wall by bike or on foot.
- A guqin and Chinese music appreciation workshop on the last morning, where students try the instrument themselves.
- An introductory Chinese lesson on arrival day, in simple everyday Chinese.
- An evening cultural walk through the Muslim Quarter.
Tour Essentials
Group size
Tell us how many students and teachers are travelling, and we will confirm the minimum and maximum group size for this itinerary.
Age range
Not yet set for this itinerary. Let us know who is travelling, school or university and how old, and we will confirm whether it fits.
Accommodation
Horyan Hotel at Xi’an International University, on campus; check-in on Day 1
Meals
Ask us whether meals are included; your quotation will state which, if any.
Dates
Tell us your preferred month, and we will confirm which dates are possible.
Price on enquiry.
Full Itinerary
Day 1 · Arrival and a first lesson
Airport pick-up; check-in at the Horyan Hotel at Xi’an International University; campus tour; opening ceremony and introductory Chinese lesson (simple everyday Chinese).
Day 2 · Terracotta Army and the city wall
The Terracotta Army (Qin-dynasty sculpture craft; an introduction to transport on the ancient Silk Road); the Xi’an City Wall (by bike or on foot); in the evening, a cultural visit to the Muslim Quarter.
Day 3 · Guqin and departure
Guqin and Chinese music appreciation workshop, with a chance to try the guqin; closing ceremony.
Airport drop-off.
The days can be rearranged or changed in advance for your group. Tell us what you would like to change when you enquire.
What’s Included
Inclusions for this itinerary are confirmed in each quotation. When you receive yours, check whether it covers airport transfers, meals, local transport and entrance tickets, and ask us about anything that is not listed.
What’s Not Included
- Medical insurance. Each participant needs their own medical cover.
Any other exclusions are listed in your quotation.
Accommodation
Accommodation is at the Horyan Hotel, in the centre of the Xi’an International University campus. Rooms face either the campus lake or the sports ground and have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, a TV, a mini-fridge and a kettle.
The campus is about 40 minutes from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport. For campus life, safety and how planning works, see School Trips to China.
Questions About This Itinerary
Is three days enough to see the main sites?
This plan covers the Terracotta Army and the city wall on Day 2. The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is added on the 5-day camp, and the Tang West Market Museum on the 7- and 10-day camps.
Do students walk or cycle at the city wall?
The itinerary lists the city wall visit as by bike or on foot. Tell us which suits your group and we will confirm what can be arranged.
What happens on the last day?
The morning has the guqin workshop and the closing ceremony; the afternoon is set aside for the airport drop-off. Tell us your flight times when you enquire.
For visas, insurance and costs, see our FAQ.
Related Itineraries
5 days
5-Day Chinese Culture Camp
Two more days, adding the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a tea culture session and a talk on Silk Road music.
7 days
7-Day Chinese Culture Camp
A week with a lecture in English on the Silk Road and a calligraphy class.
Further Reading
- Chinese Culture & Heritage: the theme this itinerary belongs to
- Why Xi’an: the Terracotta Army
- Why Xi’an: the city wall
- FAQ: visas, insurance, safety and costs
Plan This Camp for Your Group
Send us your group size, the ages of your students and your preferred dates. We will reply with a plan based on this itinerary and a quotation.