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Below is our anticipated schedule of activities. The group will have limited access to the internet over the course of the program. While we understand families are eager for news, we ask for patience as our staff’s energy is focused on the students and the program at hand. Please do not call our office regarding these trip logs, as the office does not control the postings or the content of the updates. Thanks very much for your understanding!
Note: The group’s primary accommodations include the Skyhouse Business Hotel (Beijing) and Hotel eLong (Baotou). China Little Flower will also be providing a support apartment in Baotou for some group meals and student laundry needs.
Day 1 (June 21) – Students depart from the U.S.
Day 2 (June 22) – Student arrival day in Beijing; Transfer to hotel, rest, and settle-in; Welcome dinner and initial orientation session to China
Day 3 (June 23) – Morning excursion to the Great Wall; Afternoon service at the Roundabout Donation Center; Overnight train to Baotou
Day 4 to 5 (June 24 to 25) – Community service orientation and activities with China Little Flower
Day 6 (June 26) – Morning excursion to the Resonant Sand Gorge; Afternoon excursion to the tomb of Genghis Khan
Day 7 to 8 (June 27 to 28) – Continue community service activities with China Little Flower; Return to Beijing
Day 9 (June 29) – Excursion to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
Day 10 (June 30) – Morning service at the Roundabout Donation Center; Afternoon excursion to the 798 Art District; Return to Baotou
Day 11 (July 1) – Continue community service activities with China Little Flower
Day 12 (July 2) – Morning community service activities with China Little Flower; Afternoon excursion to the grasslands; Overnight in yurts
Day 13 (July 3) – Return to Baotou; Continue community service activities with China Little Flower
Day 14 (July 4) – Morning community service activities with China Little Flower; Evening train to Datong
Day 15 (July 5) – Morning excursion to the Buddhist Caves; Afternoon excursion to the Hanging Monastery; Train to Xi’an
Day 16 to 17 (July 6 to 7) – Xi’an touring days including the Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, souvenir shopping, etc.; Return to Baotou
Day 18 to 19 (July 8 to 9) – Continue community service activities with China Little Flower; Return to Beijing
Day 20 (July 10) – Excursions to the Summer Palace and Pearl Market; GoBeyond’s final dinner and closing program
Day 21 (July 11) – Student transfer to the airport and departures for home