China Geography Trip – China
China: Scale, Systems, and Shifting Cities

“China’s diverse geography offers an amazing learning experience. From deserts and mountains to fertile river valleys, students explore a range of physical landscapes. Visiting the Great Wall reveals how geography influenced historic defence and settlements.
The mix of ancient sites and booming cities like Beijing shows the dynamic relationship between people and their environment.“
From Wall Walks to Waterways
China offers scale and variety few places can match. From the mega-urban sprawl of Shanghai to the historic contours of the Great Wall, it’s a deep dive into physical and human geography. Perfect for exploring systems, change, and the human-environment relationship.
- Explore physical and human change across a vast geography
- Compare urban systems, river management and development strategies
- Gather insights from one of the world’s most dynamic nations
Great Wall Hike and Erosion Study
Great Wall Hike and Erosion Study: See how terrain, tourism and weather impact iconic features.
Shanghai Land Use Mapping
Shanghai Land Use Mapping: Observe zones and transport links in a fast-growing city.
Three Gorges Dam Talk
Three Gorges Dam Talk: Understand river control, energy and displacement.
Local Street Market Survey
Local Street Market Survey: Study consumption, economy and land use.
Urban Transport Tour
Urban Transport Tour: Analyse how people move through mega cities.
Yangtze Water Sampling
Yangtze Water Sampling: Discuss pollution, agriculture, and flow change.
Cultural Context Session
Cultural Context Session: Reflect on development, inequality and environmental cost.
What’s included in our packages?
Fully bespoke tour & itinerary tailoring to your preferences
All travel Provsions (UK transfers, Flights, Internationasl transfers).
Half board accommodation (+packed lunches where applicable)
Experienced in-field tour coordinator (Dedicated to your party only)
All ticketing to itinerary options (Where applicable)
Ottimi online services (Parent/ student tour webpage)
Full evening activities programme