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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 (July 13) – Students depart from the U.S.
Day 2 (July 14) – Student arrival day in Beijing; Transfer to hotel, rest, and settle-in; Welcome dinner and initial orientation session to China
Day 3 (July 15) – Morning excursion to the Great Wall; Afternoon service at the Roundabout Donation Center; Overnight train to Baotou
Day 4 to 5 (July 16 to 17) – Community service orientation and activities with China Little Flower
Day 6 (July 18) – Morning excursion to the Resonant Sand Gorge; Afternoon excursion to the tomb of Genghis Khan
Day 7 to 8 (July 19 to 20) – Continue community service activities with China Little Flower; Return to Beijing
Day 9 (July 21) – Excursion to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
Day 10 (July 22) – Morning service at the Roundabout Donation Center; Afternoon excursion to the 798 Art District; Return to Baotou
Day 11 (July 23) – Continue community service activities with China Little Flower
Day 12 (July 24) – Morning community service activities with China Little Flower; Afternoon excursion to the grasslands; Overnight in yurts
Day 13 (July 25) – Return to Baotou; Continue community service activities with China Little Flower
Day 14 (July 26) – Morning community service activities with China Little Flower; Evening train to Datong
Day 15 (July 27) – Morning excursion to the Buddhist Caves; Afternoon excursion to the Hanging Monastery; Train to Xi’an
Day 16 to 17 (July 28 to 29) – Xi’an touring days including the Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, souvenir shopping, etc.; Return to Baotou
Day 18 to 19 (July 30 to 31) – Continue community service activities with China Little Flower; Return to Beijing
Day 20 (August 1) – Excursions to the Summer Palace and Pearl Market; GoBeyond’s final dinner and closing program
Day 21 (August 2) – Student transfer to the airport and departures for home