14-Day E-Commerce and Chinese Culture Study Camp
This 14-day e-commerce study tour in Xi’an follows the host university’s programme for the 14-Day E-Commerce and Chinese Culture Study Camp. Over two weeks, students attend e-commerce lectures, visit four companies, take part in Chinese language and cultural experience sessions and see Xi’an’s historic sites, from the Xi’an International University campus.
Length
14 days
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 | Arrival, airport transfer, check-in, campus familiarisation |
| Day 2 | University campus | Opening ceremony, campus tour, facility introduction; Lecture: E-Commerce Fundamentals |
| Day 3 | Campus; Grand Tang Mall | Chinese language and culture; Grand Tang Mall and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda |
| Day 4 | University campus | E-commerce lecture; Chinese language and culture |
| Day 5 | University campus | Lecture: E-Commerce Logistics; Chinese language and culture |
| Day 6 | Company visits | Sanshenshan (Xi’an) Technology; Qujiang Furongge Hotel Management |
| Day 7 | Xi’an | Free time; Xi’an City Planning Exhibition Hall |
| Day 8 | Old city | Free time; city wall, Bell and Drum Towers, Muslim Quarter |
| Day 9 | University campus | Chinese language and culture; e-commerce lecture |
| Day 10 | University campus | Chinese language and culture; e-commerce lecture |
| Day 11 | Company visits | iFLYTEK; Shaanxi Siwei Shubang Information Technology |
| Day 12 | University campus | Chinese language and culture; e-commerce lecture and closing ceremony |
| Day 13 | Terracotta Army; Huaqing Palace | The Terracotta Army; Huaqing Palace |
| Day 14 | Xi’an | Airport transfer and departure |
Highlights & Educational Value
- Four company visits over two days: the itinerary includes visits to Sanshenshan (Xi’an) Technology Co., Ltd. and Qujiang Furongge Hotel Management Co., Ltd. on Day 6, and to iFLYTEK Co., Ltd. and Shaanxi Siwei Shubang Information Technology Co., Ltd. on Day 11.
- E-commerce lectures across both weeks, from fundamentals on Day 2 and logistics on Day 5 to further lectures on Days 4, 9, 10 and 12.
- Six sessions of Chinese language and cultural experience. The host university notes that its Chinese courses focus on spoken and comprehensive Chinese, and that cultural experiences include tea ceremony, tai chi, calligraphy, Chinese painting, guqin and more.
- Historic Xi’an between the classes: the city wall and the Muslim Quarter, the Grand Tang Mall with the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Terracotta Army with Huaqing Palace.
- Free time on the mornings of Days 7 and 8.
Tour Essentials
Group size
15–20 participants. The minimum group size is around 15; below that, programme fees are subject to change.
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
Included, together with accommodation, in the host university’s programme.
Dates
Trips can run all year round; we confirm exact dates when you enquire.
Accompanying teachers
One free place for every 15 paying participants.
Price on enquiry.
Full Itinerary
Day 1 · Arrival and campus familiarisation
Arrival in Xi’an, airport transfer, check-in and campus familiarisation.
Day 2 · Opening and e-commerce fundamentals
Opening ceremony, campus tour and facility introduction.
Lecture: E-Commerce Fundamentals.
Day 3 · Language and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Chinese language and cultural experience.
Cultural visit: the Grand Tang Mall, a Tang-themed pedestrian street, and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Day 4 · Lecture and language
E-commerce lecture.
Chinese language and cultural experience.
Day 5 · E-commerce logistics
Lecture: E-Commerce Logistics.
Chinese language and cultural experience.
Day 6 · Company visits
Company visit: Sanshenshan (Xi’an) Technology Co., Ltd.
Company visit: Qujiang Furongge Hotel Management Co., Ltd.
Day 7 · Free time and city planning
Free time.
Cultural tour: Xi’an City Planning Exhibition Hall.
Day 8 · Free time and the old city
Free time.
Cultural tour: the Xi’an City Wall, the Bell and Drum Towers and the Muslim Quarter.
Day 9 · Language and lecture
Chinese language and cultural experience.
E-commerce lecture.
Day 10 · Language and lecture
Chinese language and cultural experience.
E-commerce lecture.
Day 11 · Company visits
Company visit: iFLYTEK Co., Ltd.
Company visit: Shaanxi Siwei Shubang Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Day 12 · Final lecture and closing ceremony
Chinese language and cultural experience.
E-commerce lecture; closing ceremony.
Day 13 · Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace
Cultural visit: the Terracotta Army.
Cultural visit: Huaqing Palace.
Day 14 · Departure
Airport transfer and departure from Xi’an.
As the host university’s programme notes, the daily schedule is subject to adjustment based on actual circumstances. Theme, length and content can also be tailored in advance.
What’s Included
As listed in the host university’s programme:
- Round-trip airport transfers in Xi’an
- All lectures, workshops, cultural experiences and company visits
- Transport for all scheduled activities
- Accommodation and meals
- Scenic spot tickets, souvenirs and a certificate of completion
What’s Not Included
- International airfare
- Visa fees
- Medical insurance
- Personal expenses
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 the group size fixed?
The programme is planned for 15 to 20 participants, with a minimum of around 15. Below that, programme fees are subject to change; tell us your numbers when you enquire.
Do accompanying teachers pay?
The host university’s programme gives one free place for accompanying teachers for every 15 paying participants.
How does the 7-day e-commerce camp compare?
It runs over one week, with three lectures, two of the company visits found here, and Chinese language learning and cultural experience sessions. This camp adds two further company visits and more lectures.
For visas, insurance and costs, see our FAQ.
Related Itineraries
7 days
7-Day E-Commerce & Chinese Culture Camp
One week, with three lectures and two company visits.
14 days
14-Day Chinese Language & Culture Camp
A two-week language camp: a placement test, then classes at one of four levels.
Further Reading
- E-Commerce & International Business: the theme this itinerary belongs to
- Why Xi’an: the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Why Xi’an: the city wall
- Why Xi’an: the Terracotta Army
- Why Xi’an: Huaqing Palace
- 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.