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Introduction to Chinese CultureAdd one of these interactive visits to your itinerary and experience Chinese culture.Olympic StadiumThe Beijing National Stadium, known colloquially as the Bird’s Nest,was the spectacular setting for the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Students can tour this large steel structure while your guide shares their ownmemories of the games and the legacy the games have left behind.Friendship Store & Silk AlleyBeijing is somewhat of a shopper’s paradise and the Friendship Storeand Silk Alley in the city are two of the best. The government opened thestore shortly after China opened to the West, and students can haggle forsouvenirs such as silk garments, carpets (handmade) and books.Summer PalaceThe Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) was a grand imperial palace and royalgarden of the Qing Dynasty. The palaces are located in a vast public park, twothirds of which is a lake and imperial gardens in a classical Chinese style,making it one of the most scenic spots in Beijing.Chinese Acrobat ShowChinese acrobatics covers anything from gymnastics and animal tricks tojuggling and magic. The performances are spectacular and students will betalking about them for years to come.Peking Duck BanquetA famous dish from Beijing and one that has been served since the Imperialera. Your students can enjoy this delicacy and get a real taste of China.The Legend Kung Fu ShowChinese martial arts have been practised for over 4,000 years and over theyears have developed into a number of styles. This show is a spectacle ofmodern dance and traditional arts providing a truly unique performance.Peking OperaImmerse your group in some traditional Chinese theatre which combinesmusic, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics.History of ChinaLocal & National GuidesIncluded in your itinerary packageYour group will be accompanied by an English-speaking National Guide throughout your tour, with additional Local Guides in each city. You will be providedwith useful information at each geographical site and assisted with entry into attractions and all your meals. Previous groups have rated the quality andenthusiasm of our Guides very highly.Yarm SchoolCall 0845 671 0072 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) | Visit nstgroup.co.uk 77