8–16 APRIL 2028 · 9 DAYS
Discover
CHINA
BEIJING & XI’AN
Ancient capitals. New friendships.
Experience China alongside the people who call it home.
A GLOBAL SCHOOL EXCHANGES STUDENT ADVENTURE
LEARN · EXPERIENCE · DISCOVER
Two ancient capitals.
A different way to see the world.
Step into two of China’s greatest ancient capitals. Spend three days immersed in a local school in Xi’an, learning alongside Chinese students, sharing everyday experiences and making new friends. Then explore remarkable historic sites in Beijing and Xi’an.
LEARN
Learn alongside Chinese buddies
Join a real classroom in Xi’an and discover everyday school life through three days of shared learning.
EXPERIENCE
Try something new
Explore Chinese culture through calligraphy, paper-cutting and authentic local food.
DISCOVER
See history first-hand
Visit the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, the Terracotta Warriors Museum and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Beijing, on a grand scale.
Temple of Heaven · Maros Mraz / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Display cropped
XI’AN · THREE DAYS IN SCHOOL
Experience life as a Chinese student.
The heart of this trip is the chance to become part of a local school community. Learn with Chinese students, get to know your buddies and discover what you have in common.
Friendships that broaden your world
Share conversations, compare school experiences and learn about each other’s lives. These everyday moments bring the exchange to life.
Culture you can take part in
Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy and paper-cutting, and discover local flavours through authentic Chinese food.
Xi’an, where history comes to life.
Come face to face with the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors, then discover the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda as you explore one of China’s greatest ancient capitals.
Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an · Dudva / Wikimedia Commons · CC0
The colour and flavour of everyday China.
Lively streets, bustling markets and new flavours: a glimpse of the everyday China beyond its famous landmarks.
Xi’an food streets
Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter food street · Alexey Komarov / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display cropped
Local flavours
Biang biang noodles served in Beijing · N509FZ / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display cropped
PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL · CHINA EXCHANGE
See the trip through their eyes.
Watch moments from Park Community School’s China exchange and hear what students took away from the experience.
“I met a lot of great people that I still talk to now”
A student from Park Community School
MORE THAN A TRIP
“I made memories I wouldn't have been able to make on an independent trip”
A student from Park Community School
5 out of 5
would definitely recommend the programme.
5 out of 5
learned “a lot” about Chinese culture and daily life.
5 out of 5
said the trip improved confidence or independence “a lot”.
Based on five student responses with permission for anonymous promotional use. Students’ self-reported feedback relates to Park Community School’s previous Shanghai and Zhangjiagang exchange, a different itinerary from this Beijing and Xi’an trip.
Shared classrooms. New friendships.
Getting to know Chinese buddies.
Learning together during the school exchange.
HOST AT HOME. DISCOVER THE WORLD.
Make your China adventure more affordable.
Take part in GSE’s hosting programme and reduce the price you pay for your trip. You can also spread the cost over 14 months.
FULL PRICE
£2,350
Without hosting
Approx. £168 per month
over 14 months
2 HOSTING STAYS
£1,390
Your trip price when you host
Approx. £99 per month
over 14 months
3 HOSTING STAYS
£910
Your trip price when you host
£65 per month
over 14 months
Monthly amounts are rounded; the final instalment is adjusted to match the total trip price.
Find out how to host students and earn travel credits on our Host & Travel page.
How can you earn travel credits?
Host visiting international students and earn credits towards your child’s trip abroad. Our Host & Travel page explains how hosting works and how credits can reduce the cost of your trip.
Find out how to earn credits8–16 APRIL 2028 · BEIJING & XI’AN
Live China. Learn it first-hand.
Ready to find out more? Contact our team to discuss the trip, school participation and hosting opportunities.
Enquire about the China trip
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