Whilst somewhere as far away as China may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of a school trip, for those who made the long flight over the half-term, we are certainly glad someone thought of it! For eight days, we were able to spend time absorbing the culture, sights and information about possibly the most significantly developing country in the world.
With visits to the two major cities of Beijing and Shanghai, we were able to completely fill the itinerary with a selection of unique geographical, religious and cultural experiences that covered all areas and extremes of the country. From the old and intricate Forbidden City to the beautiful cityscapes of riverside Shanghai, from sweltering heat on the watermelon farm to a slightly wet and windy Great Wall of China, from the rural and developing communities to the second highest building in the world, the trip was full of unique and interesting experiences.
Everybody will have different highlights, but some of the most popular included the iconic Great Wall (with political debate and learning involving Palestinians who we met along the way), the 431 km/h Maglev train (the fastest train in the world), Tiananmen Square (with literally mile-long queues), The Suzhou Buddhist Temple and many other incredible experiences. All in all, the trip was amazing, both in the quality of the sights and attractions and in the enthusiasm with which all the students and teachers engaged with the Chinese culture. We would like to thank all the staff involved for organising and accompanying us on this fantastic visit to China.
Joshua Loan-Clarke
Year 11
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