China is one of the four oldest civilizations in the world, has a written history of 4,000 years and boasts rich cultural relics and historical sites. It is the inventor of compass, paper-making, gunpowder and printing. The Great Wall, Grand Canal and Karez irrigation system are three great ancient engineering projects built 2,000 years ago. Now they are the symbols of the rich culture of the Chinese nation.

If your students are looking for the holiday and experience of a lifetime, then China is the place. Rich in history and culture, and cut off from the rest of the world for long periods, it now has the fastest growing economy and is becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.