Introduction to study tours

A form of tourism for cultural and educational exchanges between countries. After the Yuan Dynasty established its capital in Beijing, scholars from various countries came here to travel and visit, the most famous of whom was Marco Polo. Japan, Ryukyu, Russia, Goryeo, Jiaozhi and other countries all sent their accompanying children to study in the Imperial College. In the sixth year of Emperor Yongzheng’s reign in the Qing Dynasty (1728), a Russian museum was established in the Imperial Academy. At the beginning of the 20th century, education delegations from Beijing and Japan conducted exchanges and visits. Beijing is the city with the densest schools, the most concentrated talents, and the highest level of education in China (see Educational Tourism). After the reform and opening up, cultural exchanges between Beijing and other countries around the world have increased day by day. Study tours have become a unique tourism resource in Beijing. Schools for foreign exchange include universities, middle schools and various vocational schools. There are students from many countries and regions studying abroad or studying in various schools in Beijing. In addition to cultural and sports exchanges with Beijing students on campus, foreign students studying in Beijing also participate in experiential tourism activities such as science tours, hutong tours, environmental tours, and restoration of world cultural heritage. By 2003, there were 111 foreign exchange schools in Beijing open to foreign study tour groups. School categories include general high schools, vocational high schools, technical secondary schools, etc.