1. [Click here to enter school name] [Click here to enter dates of visit] Visit to [China]

2. Our [China] Visit Today’s presentation will cover the following: About European Study Tours Safety and Financial Security Visit Overview Destination Map Visit Objectives What is There to See and Do? Our Accommodation and Meal Arrangements Travel Tips What’s Included? Next Steps Any Questions? Further Information

3. About European Study Tours  Established in 1983  Part of the Education Division of the European specialist holiday group, Holidaybreak plc.  Based in Hertford  Offering tailored educational tours and student conferences for schools, colleges and universities in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.  Known for its excellent levels of service, specialised knowledge and experienced staff.

4. Safety & Financial Security European Study Tours offers complete peace of mind when placing a booking: Our Safety Management System European Study Tours’ Safety Management System is externally verified each year. This covers all of your arrangements, including transport, accommodation, visits and 24-hour contact whilst on your tour. School Travel Forum European Study Tours is a founder member of The School Travel Forum which is made up of the leading school tour operators in the UK who promote good practice and safety in school travel. We adhere to a rigorous Code of Practice which meets the requirements of the DCSF and Scottish Executive guidelines. Supported by:

5. Safety & Financial Security European Study Tours offers complete peace of mind when placing a booking: Association of British Travel Agents Members offer consistently high standards of trading practice meaning financial arrangements are completely secure. Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing ATOL licences are issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, a bond which guarantees financial protection for you.

6. We will depart from [location] by [transport type] on [date]. We will stay at [name of accommodation] in [location] for [number] nights, and will return home on [date] by [transport type]. Delete this text box and the images that are not applicable to your visit, then resize the remaining image(s)

7. Destination Map

8. Visit Objectives [Click here to add your objectives for your visit]

9. Visit Objectives “ We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability and circumstances.” Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto, DCSF (formerly DfES)

10. What is There to See and Do? Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Square was the original gate to the Imperial Palace, and has been burnt down and rebuilt many times between 1417 and 1651. Today, it is remembered as the place where Mao Tse-Tung declared the foundation of the Peoples Republic of China (1949) and more recently was the scene of the 1989 Massacre.

11. What is There to See and Do? Forbidden City The Forbidden City was the former imperial palace which was the home to twenty four Chinese emperors over 491 years between 1420 and 1911. The Forbidden City is now known as the Palace Museum and is open to Beijing’s visitors. Wear comfortable walking shoes as the palace is 960 metres long and 750 metres wide. Its has 9,999 rooms - a room being the space between four pillars. The well guarded palace is surrounded by a moat 3,800 metres long and 52 metres wide.

12. What is There to See and Do? Summer Palace Located 15 km northwest from the central city and occupying an area of about 300 hectares, the Summer Palace is associated with the Qing dynasty's dowager empress Cixi, but has a history of more than 800 years as an imperial garden dating back to the 1150s. The corridor in the Summer Palace, over 700 meters long, is interspersed with a quartet of double-eave octagonal pavilions symbolizing each of the four seasons. Dragon ferry boats cost approx $5 US pp and take you from the island to the Marble Boat.

13. What is There to See and Do? Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven was completed in 1420, but has been expanded over the years by two Qing Dynasty Emperors. Qinian Hall, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, with the three blue tiled cone shaped roofs, has become a worldwide symbol of Beijing. It was hit by lightning in 1889 and completely restored. No nails or pegs were used in the original construction nor in the restoration. It was built to offer sacrifice to heaven, as the Chinese Emporers called themselves ‘the sons of heaven’. What

14. What is There to See and Do? Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China was built over more than two thousand years. Construction on the first section began between the 7th and 6th century BC, and the last work on the wall was done between the 14th and 17th centuries. It is one of the Great Wonders from the world and is said to be the only man made object visible from space.

15. What is There to See and Do? Ming tombs The mausoleums for 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) lie 50 kilometres northwest of Beijing City. They were sited and built in accordance with feng shui. The mausoleums have been perfectly preserved, as has the necropolis of each of the many emperors. Because of its long history, palatial and integrated architecture, the site has a high cultural and historic value. The layout and arrangement of all thirteen mausoleums are very similar but vary in size as well as in the complexity of their structures.

16. What is There to See and Do? Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum The Chairman Mao's Mausoleum stands in the south of the Tiananmen Square between the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Zhengyang Gate. The Memorial Hall is to memorize the founder and first Chairman of the People's Republic of China, who passed away at the age of 82 in 1976. It provides people with a place to show their respects to Chairman Mao. In the crypt one can find Mao's body lying in state on a bed covered in a crystalline sarcophagus and surrounded by flowers. During the day his coffin is raised by an elevator and is on display for all to see, and at night he lis lowered back into his earthquake proof chamber beneath Tiananmen Square.

17. What is There to See and Do? Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum This is the most significant archaeological excavation in the 20 th century, and work is still ongoing at this site. It was first discovered when a group of peasants uncovered some pottery while digging for a well near a royal tomb in 1974. Archaeologists were alerted and soon established they were from the Qin dynasty (211-206 BC), and the museum opened in 1979. Altogether approx 8,000 pottery soldiers, horses,chariots and weapons have been unearthed to their former grandeur, and the site was listed as one of the world cultural heritages by UNESCO in 1987.

18. Our Accommodation and Meal Arrangements [Click to add accommodation name] [Click here to add website address] [Click here to add information about your accommodation (e.g. location, full-board/half board/room only, facilities available, etc.] Meal Arrangements [If half-board or room only, enter information about your other meal arrangements here. If full-board, delete this section]. Note: If any dietary requirements need to be catered for, please let me know in advance.

19. Travel Tips Passport: All students travelling must hold a full passport. [In this space, please enter any visa requirements for the country your group is visiting, including any countries en-route. It is imperative that you advise students and parents on whether visas will be required. If you have any doubts, please contact the relevant embassy to check visa requirements, especially for non-British nationals. This could equally be relevant for British nationals dependent on the destination. You will need to apply in good time, as non-issue of visas is not covered under the cancellation section of your insurance, and you may not be allowed to travel as a result.] [If you will have a Collective Passport for your group, please say so here.] If you have any doubts about passports or visa requirements, please see me at the end of this presentation.

20. Travel Tips Money: The currency in [destination] is the [XXX]. We recommend that students take [£XXX] with them on the visit in [cash/travellers cheques].

21. Travel Tips What to take on the trip:  [Click here to add information]

22. Travel Tips European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) All NST tours are covered by travel insurance, but in addition all travellers should carry a European Health Insurance card. The new EHIC replaced the old E111 form in September 2005. Eligible group members will need to have the EHIC to benefit from the reciprocal health arrangements that have been established within the European Union and Switzerland. If required, card holders can receive medical treatment free of charge whilst on their visit, avoiding the need to claim back money from insurers. Children/wards are covered by a parent’s/guardian’s card. The card is valid for up to 5 years and there is no charge. Forms are available from Post Offices or on-line from www.dh.gov.uk/travellers.

23. What’s Included? The visit cost of [£XXXpp] includes:  Return transportation by [transport type]  [Number] night’s [full-board/half-board/room only accommodation]  Travel insurance  [Visits and entrance fees]  [City guide]

24. Next Steps First deposit: If you wish to join this visit, can you please let me know by [date]. I will require an initial [£XXX] deposit to secure your booking at this stage. Second deposit: I will require your second deposit of [£XXX] by [date]. Final payment : The balance of the visit will need to be paid in full by [date] with a final payment of [£XXX]. Once first deposits are paid, I will work with European Study Tours to put together a tailor-made itinerary to ensure we get the most out of our time away. As discussed earlier in this presentation, you will need to ensure that all passport and visa requirements are satisfied. If you have any doubts, please see me as soon as possible.

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