Start 12/28/2024 End 1/4/2025 China trip to Shijiazhuang, Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai; Open to three Stanford matriculated students; Compensation for air and lodge expenses; RSVP by 11/23/2024. Detail Plan: ● 12/28 Arrival ○ First day we take it slow, just check into the hotel get some good rest, and be ready for the busy schedule ahead! ● 12/29 Day in Shijiazhuang ○ Morning: We’ll visit a couple of museums and tourist attractions before we make our way to the host school in the afternoon. ○ Afternoon: Arrive at the host school get a tour of the school and meet the teachers and students ○ Night: A welcome ceremony will be conducted and everyone will have a chance to talk to each other and share their life experiences, and hopefully make some friends along the way ● 12/30 Day in Beijing ○ Morning: Take China’s signature high-speed train to Beijing ○ Rest of the Day: We’ll visit the iconic tourist attractions including the Great Wall of China, and/or Forbidden City, and get a view of the deep history behind China’s Capital. ○ Night: Chance to explore the city and have fun! ● 12/31 Beijing - Xi’An ○ Morning: After exploring the capital of China, we will once again take the high-speed train to make our way to Xi’An, home to many of China’s most famous archaeological sites ● 12/31 - 1/1 Days in Xi’an ○ Daytime: Home of the burial site of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, we will venture to the tomb of Emperor Qin and the terracotta warriors and get a good look at the ancient city walls encasing this historical site. ○ Nighttime: These will be free times for students to explore the city and eat delicious food along the streets of the city. ● 1/2 - 1/4 Days in Shanghai ○ Last but not least Shanghai, China’s most prosperous city. We will see some of the tallest skyscrapers in China as well as some of the prettiest nighttime views of a city in the world in the Pudong district. ○ We will give students more free time to experience the numerous forms of entertainment that come with each city and end our trip with a few unforgettable nights in Shanghai. Post for SFLE, Shijiazhuang Foreign Language Education Group refer to: