8 days / 7 nights
A focused arc with careful transit choices and a compact project cycle.
China programme formats
Choose the Right China Program Format
The academic core remains consistent while arrival patterns, recovery time, cultural depth and travel buffers vary by origin market: 8 days/7 nights for many Asian groups, 9 days/8 nights for UK and European groups, and 10 days/9 nights for North American groups.
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Often suited to Asian groups
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Often suited to UK and European groups
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Often suited to North American groups
- Rule
- Origin is guidance, not eligibility
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Three lengths, one learning core
9 days / 8 nights
Adds recovery or interpretation time for many European travel patterns.
10 days / 9 nights
Provides additional arrival buffer and depth for many long-haul groups.
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What stays consistent
Academic framing, structured observation, cultural interpretation, reflection and an applied team project remain the core. The number of cities, visits and cultural components changes to protect that core—not to fill days.
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What is customised
Audience, academic level, theme weighting, cities, visit topics, teaching language, accessibility, dietary requirements and final-project format are shaped with the institution. Exact travel and jet-lag needs depend on the actual group.
Build around your outcomes