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History of ChinaA tour of China will be the experience of a lifetime for many students. The diverse mix of historical landmarks,incredible scenery and interactive Chinese experiences reveal the rich and long history of one of the oldestcivilisations in the world that’s now re-inventing itself for the 21st century. We’ve been takinggroups to China for over 15 years and have established excellent relationships withour Chinese partners and guides and can provide unbeatable value, qualityservice and local support.Curriculum FocusThe study of China is a growth area at A-level, as well as some studentsat GCSE. The tour concentrates on the period during which Chinatransformed under Mao, as well as issues facing China today such asthe tensions between the communist legacy established by Mao and hissuccessors and the demands on China of a rapidly growing market-ledeconomy. Students will also have the opportunity to visit sites whichshow the broader context of Chinese history and the wider culturalinfluences which have had a significant influence on this country’sdevelopment.Study Themes• The Collapse of Imperial China & the Formation of the Republic• The Civil War, The Long March & the Communist Victory• Mao’s China – The Great Leap Forward & The Cultural Revolution• The Period of Reform & the Establishment of the Mixed Economy• After Tiananmen - China Since 1989TrainCHINAXianChongqingYangtze RiverBeijing AirportBeijing11hrsThreeGorges DamWuhan5hrs (bullet train)ShanghaiShanghaiAirportTeacher feedback“The itinerary was outstanding. Allowed us to experience so much in such a short space of time. Ourlocal guides (Richard and Feng) were fabulous. They made our trip so enjoyable and we learnt so muchfrom them.”Elizabeth Donovan, SRC Bede Sixth Form.74