A 19-Day Journey of Sport, Culture, and Connection
6 September 2025 – 25 September 2025
🗺️ Expedition Overview
Embark on the ultimate tennis adventure across China! From the historic grandeur of Beijing to the tropical energy of Shenzhen, our 18-night/19-day expedition blends world-class tennis training with immersive cultural discovery. We’ll traverse seven iconic cities via China’s legendary high-speed rail network, staying in luxury accommodations and savouring authentic cuisine at every stop.
Cities: Beijing → Qingdao → Shanghai → Hangzhou → Wuhan → Changsha → Shenzhen
🎾 Tennis Program Highlights
Tennis Immersion at each city:
- 1 hour dynamic hitting practice
- 1 hour progressive coaching clinics (evolving ideas and techniques across 7 sessions)
- 2 hours round-robin friendly matches with local players
- Joint training with Chinese tennis clubs at every stop
🏯 Cultural Exploration
Beyond the courts, immerse yourself in China’s rich heritage:
- Private guided tours in each city
- Iconic landmarks: e.g. Great Wall, Hangzhou’s West Lake, Shanghai’s Bund
- Local culinary adventures – Peking duck dinners, dim sum lunches, tea ceremonies
- Seamless city transfers via bullet trains (200-380 km/h) – "Ground-level flying!"
🚄 Travel & Logistics
- Round-trip flights: Toronto-Beijing & Hong Kong-Toronto (non-stop)
- Intercity travel: All transfers via China’s high-speed rail network
- Accommodation: 5-star hotels throughout
- Meals Included: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
🛌 Accommodation Options + Travel
- Double occupancy: $8,270 per person
- Single supplement: +$1,100
(Fees include: all accommodations, three meals each day, air and ground transport, and guided experiences, and seven joint tennis session)
✈️ Visa Assistance
Our team will streamline the visa application process – we will help with the paperwork, you focus on packing your racquets! (2 month processing window)
⏰ Limited Spots – Act Now!
Tempus fugit – Time flies! Secure your place by registering with Lionel at Banbury Tennis Club. Questions? Contact for clarifications: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deadlines:
- Register interest immediately
- Pay deposit of 10% by 6 June
- Pay balance by 4 July
- Visa applications 6 July
P.S. This isn’t just a trip – it’s a chance to elevate your game, forge global friendships, and experience China like never before. Serve, explore, repeat! And yes, you can join us even if you don’t play tennis.
Modified 25 March 2025
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