The shipboard community is back from a five day journey through China! Docking in Shanghai and Hong Kong gave many the opportunity for field programs, day trips, and independent travel in the expansive country. Many people caught the travel bug, booking field programs all the way to Beijing and Guilin. Check out our adventures in China below!

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Making my way to Vietnam! Only 2 more days!

, The MV World Odyssey (@MV_WorldOdyssey) February 7, 2016

Students on the Daily Life of a Shanghai Citizen field program dance with residents of the local retirement home! https://t.co/pzf7gazVWg , SemesterAtSea (@SemesterAtSea) February 7, 2016

At Hong Kong Poly, where hospitality students prepared my @SemesterAtSea group an amazing lunch. Thanks for hosting! pic.twitter.com/1toMHDoic8

, Simon Hudson (@tourism4sc) February 7, 2016

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It’s time for cultural pre port! In just one day the MV World Odyssey arrives in Shanghai, China! #sas #sassp16 #sasforever #studyabroad #studyatsea #homeiswheretheshipis #ispentasemestersailingaroundtheworld A photo posted by Semester at Sea (@semesteratsea) on Jan 29, 2016 at 6:15am PST

William Duff, Political-Economic Section Chief at the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai, spoke to students in the West and the World class prior to their arrival in Shanghai. #sas #sassp16 #sasforever #studyabroad #studyatsea #homeiswheretheshipis #ispentasemestersailingaroundtheworld A photo posted by Semester at Sea (@semesteratsea) on Jan 30, 2016 at 9:00am PST

The faculty, staff and lifelong learners came together to discuss a game plan for the Spring 2016 Sea Olympics! #sas #sassp16 #sasforever #studyabroad #studyatsea #homeiswheretheshipis #ispentasemestersailingaroundtheworld A photo posted by MV World Odyssey (@mvworldodyssey) on Jan 30, 2016 at 9:09am PST

While in China, students enjoyed a visit to Suzhou, a waterside city just west of Shanghai known for its classical gardens. Students had the opportunity to explore a classical Ming garden, Garden of the Humble Administrator, considered by some to be the finest garden in southern China. #sas #sassp16 #sasforever #studyabroad #studyatsea #homeiswheretheshipis #ispentasemestersailingaroundtheworld A photo posted by Semester at Sea (@semesteratsea) on Feb 6, 2016 at 9:01am PST

Semester at Sea students visited the Shaolin Wushu School in Beijing where they learned the art of Kung Fu. #sas #sassp16 #sasforever #studyabroad #studyatsea #homeiswheretheshipis #ispentasemestersailingaroundtheworld

A photo posted by Semester at Sea (@semesteratsea) on Feb 7, 2016 at 4:52am PST

Thanks for the hospitality, Hong Kong! Vietnam here we come! #sas #sassp16 #sasforever #studyabroad #studyatsea #homeiswheretheshipis #ispentasemestersailingaroundtheworld A photo posted by MV World Odyssey (@mvworldodyssey) on Feb 7, 2016 at 5:22am PST