From the Forbidden City to the Terracotta Army, from ancient calligraphy to a living school exchange. Designed for European secondary students.
Every day follows the Explore → Reflect → Challenge → Circle learning cycle. Click any day to expand the detail.
Every activity connects to core learning areas. A full Learning Focus document is provided to your school before departure, adaptable to your national curriculum.
| Learning Focus | Theme | How This Programme Connects |
|---|---|---|
| History | Ancient civilisations & empires | Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Great Wall, Silk Road: first-hand encounters with 3,000 years of Chinese history |
| Art & Design | Craft, sculpture & performance | Calligraphy, terracotta figurine making, Peking Opera mask-painting: hands-on making and critical analysis |
| Geography | Urbanisation & transport | Shanghai skyline, high-speed rail, city wall defence architecture, urban planning: modern and ancient infrastructure |
| Cultural Studies | Identity & intercultural dialogue | School exchange, Muslim Quarter, French Concession, hutong home visits: globalisation and cultural diversity |
| Religious Studies | World religions & philosophy | Buddhism, Islam in China, Confucianism: Great Mosque, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Temple of Heaven |
| Physical Education | Active learning & wellbeing | Great Wall hike, Tai Chi session, city wall cycling: physical challenge in historic settings |
Every China Quest group travels with four dedicated professionals, not one overworked tour guide.
Maps every activity to your school's learning objectives. Produces the Learning Focus document and Taskbook debrief guides used before, during and after the trip.
Fluent English + Mandarin, trained in youth engagement. Facilitates school exchanges, live translation and cultural interpretation throughout the programme.
Manages risk assessments, medical co-ordination and crisis protocols. On-call throughout the trip with escalation procedures aligned to your school's requirements.
Real-time updates to school and parents via a dedicated channel. Primary emergency coordination and pastoral escalation point from departure to arrival.
Tell us about your school and we'll send the full Roots School Pack: itinerary, pricing breakdown, learning focus document and risk assessment templates.
We respond within 24 hours. No obligation.
