China

China – Beijing & Shanghai

Theme: Innovation, Culture & Global Industry
Duration: 7 Days

Learning Objectives

This tour offers students a unique opportunity to explore China’s rapid industrial development, cultural heritage, and technological innovation. Through factory visits, high-speed rail experiences, and iconic landmarks, students gain insights into modern manufacturing, urban development, and traditional Chinese culture.

Activities

▪ Visit to Volkswagen Factory – Industrial Engineering & Automation
Students will get an inside look at one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers. The tour includes an understanding of assembly lines, robotics, automated quality control, and green manufacturing practices.

▪ Yakult Factory Tour – Food Science & Global Branding
Explore how a globally recognized health drink is produced, packaged, and marketed. Students learn about microbiology, probiotics, and food safety protocols while observing real-time industrial food processing.

▪ Great Wall of China – Historical Significance & Human Achievement
A visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, offering lessons in ancient architecture, military history, and the immense human effort behind its construction.

▪ Bullet Train Journey – High-Speed Rail Innovation
Experience the world-class bullet train system, showcasing transport technology, engineering precision, and China’s commitment to sustainable travel infrastructure.

▪ Disneyland Shanghai – Imagination Meets Innovation
Beyond fun, Disneyland offers insights into themed entertainment design, storytelling technology, and customer experience strategies used by one of the most successful global brands.

▪ Sightseeing & Cultural Exploration
Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Shanghai’s futuristic skyline, providing a contrast between China’s imperial past and technological present. Students will also engage in local markets, observing Chinese crafts, language, and everyday life.

Outcomes

Students will leave with a rich understanding of global manufacturing systems, sustainable transportation, ancient and modern Chinese culture, and the interplay between technology, tradition, and tourism. This experience fosters cross-cultural awareness, industrial literacy, and global thinking.