Our Study Tour Programs

Discover Hangzhou through curated educational experiences. Our programs are designed for international schools, educational institutions, and cultural groups seeking meaningful study tours in China.

Museum Study Programs

Explore 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through Hangzhou's world-class museums

Liangzhu Museum — Dawn of Chinese Civilization

A UNESCO World Heritage site dating back 5,000 years. Students explore jade artifacts, ancient city ruins, and the remarkable water conservation system of the Liangzhu culture.

Zhejiang Provincial Museum

One of China's oldest museums, housing treasures from the Hemudu culture (7,000 years ago) to the Southern Song Dynasty. Themed learning activities complement guided visits.

Deshou Palace — Southern Song Imperial Life

The restored imperial palace of Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty. Interactive exhibits bring 12th-century court life, art, and governance to life.

China National Silk Museum

The world's largest silk museum, located in Hangzhou. Trace the history of sericulture and the Silk Road through hands-on weaving demonstrations.

Ages: 8-18 Duration: Half-day to 1 day per museum Suitable for: History, Art, Cultural Studies

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Outdoor & Walking Education

Learn outside the classroom — explore Hangzhou's natural and historical landscapes

West Lake Ecology Walk

Discover the ecology and poetry of West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Students learn about biodiversity, water management, and the cultural significance of this iconic lake.

Qianwang Temple & Wu Yue Kingdom

Explore the legacy of King Qian Liu and the Wu Yue Kingdom (907-978 AD). A lesson in Hangzhou's pre-Song dynasty history and the city's rise as a cultural center.

Lingyin Temple & Feilai Feng

One of China's most important Buddhist monasteries, with over 1,700 years of history. The surrounding Feilai Feng cliff carvings date back to the Five Dynasties period.

Grand Canal Heritage Walk

Explore the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the world's longest canal. Students learn about ancient Chinese engineering, trade, and urban development.

Ages: 8-18 Duration: Half-day to full-day guided walks Suitable for: Geography, History, Environmental Studies

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Cultural Hands-On Workshops

Immerse in Chinese intangible cultural heritage through guided practice

Tea Ceremony & Dragon Well Tea Culture

Visit the birthplace of Longjing (Dragon Well) tea. Students learn Chinese tea ceremony, tea picking, and the cultural philosophy behind one of China's most famous teas.

Traditional Chinese Calligraphy

Practice Chinese brush writing under the guidance of local calligraphers. Learn brush techniques, character structure, and the aesthetic principles of Chinese writing.

Intangible Heritage Crafts

Hands-on workshops in traditional crafts: incense making, mortise-tenon joinery (sunmao), shadow puppetry, paper-cutting, and silk embroidery — led by master artisans.

Chinese Painting & Fan Art

Explore techniques of traditional ink painting. Students create their own fan paintings combining calligraphy and landscape art — a memorable souvenir of Hangzhou.

Ages: All ages (adapted per group) Duration: 1.5-3 hours per workshop Suitable for: Art, Culture, Language Studies

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Science, Technology & Innovation

Hangzhou is China's innovation capital — experience tomorrow's technology today

Alibaba Group Headquarters Visit

Tour the global headquarters of Alibaba Group. Learn about e-commerce, cloud computing, digital payments, and the rise of China's tech economy.

AI Town & Future Technology Park

Explore Hangzhou's AI innovation hub. Students interact with AI applications in healthcare, education, and smart cities. Robotics and programming workshops available.

Low-Altitude Economy & Drone Technology

One of China's first low-altitude economy pilot cities. Students learn about drone logistics, aerial mapping, and the future of urban air mobility with live demonstrations.

Brain-Computer Interface Lab

Visit one of China's leading BCI research facilities. Live demonstrations of neural interface technology and its applications in medicine and human augmentation.

Ages: 14-18 (some available for 12+) Duration: Half-day to 1 day Suitable for: STEM, Computer Science, Engineering

Tech programs are our most requested — book early!

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Industrial & Special Venue Tours

Behind-the-scenes access to China's most fascinating industrial sites

Rocket Factory & Aerospace Base

Visit an aerospace manufacturing facility near Hangzhou. Witness rocket assembly, learn about China's space program, and meet aerospace engineers.

Shipyard & Maritime Engineering

Tour a working shipyard and learn about modern shipbuilding. Combines engineering principles with China's maritime history and global shipping.

Silkworm Village & Sericulture Farm

Visit a traditional silkworm farm in rural Hangzhou. From silkworm life cycle to silk production — a complete journey through China's 5,000-year silk heritage.

Urban Railway & Metro Operations Center

Behind-the-scenes tour of Hangzhou's metro system. Visit the control center and learn about urban transit planning, engineering, and operations.

Ages: 10-18 Duration: Half-day to full-day Suitable for: Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental Studies

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Custom Programs & International School Partnerships

Tailored multi-day itineraries designed around your learning objectives

For schools and institutions seeking a comprehensive study tour experience, we offer fully customized programs. Our team works with your faculty to design itineraries aligned with curriculum goals, student interests, and logistical requirements.

Multi-Day Itineraries

3-14 day programs combining multiple venues and activities

Curriculum Integration

Pre/post-trip learning materials aligned with IB, AP, and national curricula

Cultural Exchange

Local school pairing, homestay options, and cross-cultural learning activities

Tell us your group size, dates, and learning goals — we'll design the ideal program.

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