5-Day Chinese Culture Camp
This 5-day culture study tour in Xi’an gives a group three full days between arrival and departure. They are split between classes on the Xi’an International University campus, in guqin, tea culture and introductory Chinese, and visits to the Terracotta Army, the city wall, the Muslim Quarter and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Length
5 days, 4 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 and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Campus; city wall; Muslim Quarter | Opening ceremony, campus tour, introductory Chinese lesson; city wall and Bell and Drum Towers; Muslim Quarter |
| Day 3 | Campus; Terracotta Army | Guqin workshop; the Terracotta Army |
| Day 4 | Campus; Da Ci’en Temple; Grand Tang Mall | Tea culture session and closing ceremony; Giant Wild Goose Pagoda; Grand Tang Mall |
| Day 5 | Xi’an | Airport drop-off |
Highlights & Educational Value
- Music and the Silk Road: in the guqin workshop, students play the instrument and hear how Tang-dynasty Silk Road music relates to ancient Middle Eastern music.
- Tea culture: a morning of tasting flower and green teas, with traditional etiquette explained.
- Ancient Chang’an’s layout explained on site, at the Ming-dynasty city wall and the Bell and Drum Towers.
- Two landmark visits on consecutive days: the Terracotta Army on Day 3 and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda on Day 4.
- An introductory Chinese lesson on Day 2.
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
Airport pick-up; check-in at the Horyan Hotel at Xi’an International University.
Day 2 · Opening ceremony and the city wall
Opening ceremony and campus tour; introductory Chinese lesson (simple everyday Chinese).
The Ming-dynasty city wall and the Bell and Drum Towers, by bike or on foot (a talk on the city planning and ritual order of ancient Chang’an); in the evening, a walk around the Muslim Quarter.
Day 3 · Guqin and the Terracotta Army
Guqin and Chinese music appreciation workshop (students try the guqin, with a talk on what Tang-dynasty Silk Road music shares with ancient Middle Eastern music).
The Terracotta Army (Qin-dynasty sculpture craft; an introduction to transport on the ancient Silk Road).
Day 4 · Tea and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Chinese tea culture session (tasting flower and green teas, with an explanation of traditional etiquette); closing ceremony.
The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Da Ci’en Temple, and the Grand Tang Mall, a Tang-themed pedestrian street.
Day 5 · Departure
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
How is the tea culture session run?
The session is a tasting of flower and green teas, with traditional etiquette explained. It is on Day 4 in the morning, before the closing ceremony.
Does the camp include the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda?
Yes, on the afternoon of Day 4, together with the Grand Tang Mall, a Tang-themed pedestrian street.
How does the 5-day camp differ from the 3-day camp?
It adds a tea culture session, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the Bell and Drum Towers, and its guqin workshop includes a talk on Tang-dynasty Silk Road music.
For visas, insurance and costs, see our FAQ.
Related Itineraries
3 days
3-Day Chinese Culture Camp
The shortest option: arrival, one day of sightseeing and a guqin workshop before departure.
7 days
7-Day Chinese Culture Camp
Adds a Silk Road lecture in English, the Tang West Market Museum and a calligraphy class.
Further Reading
- Chinese Culture & Heritage: the theme this itinerary belongs to
- Why Xi’an: the city wall
- Why Xi’an: the Terracotta Army
- Why Xi’an: the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- 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.