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At ZaZaForum, you'll hear from internationally renowned speakers: recognized experts, practitioners, and leaders in China's education industry.
MATANET
Specialization:
Working with children, schoolchildren, and adults, helping them get started and confidently progress from the beginner level.
· Over 10 years of teaching (since 2014).
· Worked at a language center and university in St. Petersburg.
· International experience: American Life School of Foreign Languages in Baku.
· Currently: Successful independent teacher (full-time).
· Speaks as a guest expert to future teachers.
Current activities:
· Group lessons for schoolchildren.
· Individual lessons for all ages.
· Exam preparation: Common State Exam (ОГЭ) and Duolingo English Test.
"My goal is to make language an understandable tool for every student."
NARGIZ
A teacher mentor, Nargiz works at the intersection of language education, neurolinguistics, and inclusion, applying evidence-based approaches to teaching.
Her students include leading professionals, corporate clients learning business English, and students preparing to study abroad.
Nargiz regularly speaks at international conferences in the fields of education, EdTech, and educational business.
Date | Time | Activity |
March 30 | 11:35 | Arrival in Chengdu by recommended flight. |
14:00-15:00 | Meeting at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, airport transfer. | |
15:00-17:00 | Arrival and check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Chengdu Chunxi Road Center and free time. | |
17:00-18:30 | Dating in the "Tinder for educated people" format. | |
18:30-19:00 | Free time | |
March 31 | 7:00-8:00 | Breakfast at the hotel |
8:00-8:40 | Leaving for Chengdu Xianshan Middle School. | |
9:00-11:30 | Arrival at Chengdu Xiangshan Middle School, meeting with the principal and staff, classroom inspection, calligraphy lesson (the calligraphy lesson will last 20 minutes), group photo with the principal. | |
11:30-12:00 | Short break and lunch at school. | |
12:00-15:30 | Transfer and visit to the zoo, photo session with pandas. | |
15:30-16:00 | Transfer to the bus + preparation for the trip. | |
16:00-19:00 | Drive towards Guangyuan (taking into account traffic delays). | |
19:00-20:00 | Hot Pot tasting at a local restaurant (included in the price). | |
20:00-23:00 | Continuing on Hanzhong's journey to Xi'an. | |
23:00 | Arrival and check-in (Four Points by Sheraton Hanzhong Riverside Hotel) (included in the program price). | |
April 1 | 6:45-7:30 | Breakfast at the hotel. |
7:30-7:45 | Preparing for your trip to Xi'an, departure from the hotel. | |
7:45-11:30 | Transfer to Xi'an by bus (included in the program price) directly to the Terracotta Army. | |
11:30-12:30 | Lunch in a village near the Terracotta Army, time to buy souvenirs (lunch is not included in the program price). | |
12:30-16:30 | Tour of the Terracotta Army. | |
16:30-18:30 | Transfer and check-in at the Hilton Xi'an hotel. | |
18:30-20:00 | A visit to a restaurant in Xi'an and dinner (not included in the program price) during the holiday. Free time. | |
20:00-20:30 | Return to the hotel. | |
April 2 | 7:00-7:40 | Breakfast at the hotel. |
7:40-8:30 | Transfer to Xi'an Liangjiatan International School. | |
8:30-9:30 | Introduction to Liangjiatan International School, the principal and staff. | |
9:30-10:00 | Coffee break. | |
10:00-10:15 | OPENING OF ZAZAFORUM 2026. | |
10:15-14:45 | Speeches by international speakers. | |
14:45-15:00 | Closing of ZaZaForum 2026. | |
15:00-16:00 | Transfer to Datang Everbright City for theatre and restaurant visit. | |
16:00-17:00 | Free time. | |
17:00-19:30 | Gala dinner at the restaurant (included in the price). | |
19:30-20:30 | Visiting a traditional Chinese theatre and trying on costumes. | |
20:30 | Return to the hotel and free time. | |
April 3 | 5:50-6:30 | Breakfast. |
7:33-11:06 (Xi'an-Chengdu) / 7:07-12:13 (Xi'an-Beijing) | Depending on the program: Xi'an-Chengdu high-speed train (included) or Xi'an-Beijing (not included). Breakfast on the train. | |
11:06-12:06 | Transfer to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. | |
17:00 | Departure from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. |
Date | Time | Activity |
April 3 | 7:07-12:13 | Arrival in Beijing by high-speed train (not included in the price). Breakfast on the train. |
12:13-12:53 | Transfer to the Forbidden City. | |
12:53-17:00 | Queue to enter the Forbidden City and visit it, guided tour. | |
17:00-18:00 | Dinner at a restaurant near the Forbidden City (not included in the price). | |
18:00-18:30 | Transfer to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Beijing. | |
18:30 | Check-in at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Beijing. | |
April 4 | 7:00-8:00 | Breakfast at the hotel. |
8:00-9:30 | Transfer to the Great Wall of China. | |
9:30-13:00 | Tour of the Great Wall of China. | |
13:00-14:00 | Lunch break (not included in the program price). | |
14:00-17:00 | Continuation of the excursion, visit to the cable car on the Great Wall of China. | |
17:00-18:20 | Transfer to the restaurant for the ceremonial conclusion of the program. | |
18:20-20:20 | Dinner in a restaurant in the style of the Imperial Palace (included in the price). | |
20:20-20:50 | Return to the hotel. | |
April 5 | 6:00-7:00 | Breakfast at the hotel. |
7:00-8:00 | Transfer to Beijing Daxing/Choudu International Airport. | |
11:55 | Departure from Beijing Daxing/Choudu International Airport. |
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You'll dress up in traditional Chinese costume and take lots of colorful photos.
You're ascending to one of the most famous places on the planet. The view and the feeling of "I'm here"—it's moments like these that make people travel.
Wall of
China
Throughout its history, the Forbidden City served as the residence of emperors and their families. From here, 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties ruled the Celestial Empire.
Breakfasts in hotels in Chengdu, Xi'an, and Beijing
Visit to educational institutions in Chengdu and Xi'an
Certificate of participation in the international ZaZaForum 2026
Lectures from internationally renowned teachers and speakers
Transportation for all excursions
Transportation between cities (Chengdu-Xi'an and Xi'an-Chengdu (for those not traveling to Beijing))
Excursion and cultural program: calligraphy lesson, hot pot, night walk through Chengdu, panda zoo, traditional Chinese theater and costume try-on, Terracotta Army, gala dinner at a restaurant on April 2.
Not included: airfare, insurance, and any lunches and dinners (except for lunch at school on March 30 and the gala dinner on April 2).
Hotel accommodation in double rooms
Breakfasts
Not included: transportation between Xi'an and Beijing, airfare, included lunches and dinners, and insurance
Participants under 16 receive a 20% discount on the program price.
For groups of 8–10 children, we will arrange a group counselor for the lectures and business program.
Spouses receive a special discount of 10,000 ₽ off the program price.
Dear participants! When purchasing tickets for a recommended flight, you receive free airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-airport transfers.
MOSCOW-CHENGDU
A transfer will be waiting for you on March 30th until 1:35 PM at Tianfu International Airport.
Moscow Sheremetyevo SVO, March 29th, 10:55 PM - March 30th, 11:35 AM, Tianfu International Airport TFU
FLIGHT 3U-3888, Airbus A330
Approximate price on Aviasales: from 40,000 rubles with baggage allowance
CHENGDU-MOCSOW
From 8:15 AM to 12:15 PM, participants will return to Chengdu on the Xi'an-Chengdu train for a more comfortable departure. The fare is included in the program.
In Xi'an, a transfer will be waiting for you at 12:15 PM on April 3 for your flight to Tianfu International Airport.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport TFU 5:00 PM on April 3 - Moscow Sheremetyevo SVO 8:20 PM on April 3
FLIGHT 3U-3887, Airbus A330-200
Approximate price on Aviasales: from 36,000 rubles with baggage
BEIJING-MOSCOW
A transfer will be waiting for you until 7:00 AM on April 5 for transfer to Daxing International Airport.
April 5, 11:55 AM Daxing International Airport PKX - 3:25 PM on April 5, Moscow Sheremetyevo SVO
FLIGHT MU-2075, Airbus A330-200
Approximate price on Aviasales: from 40,000 rubles with baggage
BEIJING-MOCSOW
A transfer will be waiting for you until 7:00 AM on April 5th for transfer to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Beijing Capital International Airport PEK 11:30 AM on April 5th - Moscow Sheremetyevo SVO 2:40 PM on April 5th
FLIGHT CA-753
Approximate price on Aviasales: from 30,000 rubles with baggage
We have also selected alternative flights for you where possible. Please note that these flights are connected to a different airport and transfers are not available.
Daytime from the hotel to Daxing Airport: ~56 minutes.
Daytime from the hotel to Beijing Capital Airport: ~40 minutes.
BEIJING-MOSCOW
Beijing Capital International Airport PEK 2:00 PM, April 5 - Moscow Sheremetyevo SVO 5:10 PM, April 5
FLIGHT CA-909
Travel time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Estimated price on Aviasales: from 46,000 rubles with baggage
BEIJING-ST. PETERSBURG
Beijing Capital International Airport PEK 2:50 PM, April 5 - St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport LED 6:30 PM, April 5
FLIGHT HU-7965
Travel time: 8 hours 40 minutes
Estimated price on Aviasales: from 59,000 rubles with baggage
There are no direct flights from Chengdu and Xi'an to St. Petersburg.
ST.PETERSBURG-CHENGDU
St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport LED 10:30 PM, March 29 - Chengdu Tianfu International Airport TFU 11:10 AM, March 30
FLIGHT 3U-3816
Travel time: 7 hours 40 minutes
Estimated price on Aviasales: from 38,000 rubles with baggage
There are no direct flights from Chengdu and Xi'an to St. Petersburg.
Airport transfers will be provided for participants arriving on a recommended flight (all information on recommended flights can be found above).
If a participant arrives or departs on these flights, they will receive a complimentary transfer: airport pickup and transfer to the hotel with the entire organized group.
If you are not scheduled to arrive during the general transfer time, you are responsible for arranging your own hotel transfer.
MOSCOW-CHENGDU
You will be transferred to Tianfu International Airport on March 30th before 2:00 PM.
Moscow Sherementyevo SVO, March 29th, 10:55 PM - March 30th, 11:35 AM, Tianfu International Airport TFU
FLIGHT 3U-3888
Approximate price on Aviasales: from 40,000 rubles with luggage
CHENGDU-MOSCOW
At the end of the main program, participants will board a shared transfer at 7:30 AM to Xi'an Railway Station. From 8:15 AM to 12:15 PM, participants will travel back to Chengdu on the Xi'an-Chengdu train for a more comfortable departure. The cost of the trip is included in the program.
A transfer will be waiting for you in Chengdu at 12:15 on April 3 for departure to Tianfu International Airport.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport TFU 17:00 on April 3 - Moscow Sherementyevo SVO 20:20 on April 3
FLIGHT 3U-3887
Estimated price on Aviasales: from 36,000 rubles with baggage
BEIJING-MOSCOW
A transfer will be waiting for you until 7:00 on April 5 for departure to Daxing International Airport or Choudu International airport.
April 5 11:55 Daxing International Airport PKX - 15:25 Moscow Sherementyevo SVO
FLIGHT MU-2075
Estimated price on Aviasales: from 40,000 rubles with baggage
OR
Beijing Capital International Airport PEK 11:30 AM, April 5 - Moscow Sheremetyevo SVO 2:40 PM, April 5
FLIGHT CA-753
Approximate price on Aviasales: from 30,000 rubles with baggage
We care about our participants. Therefore, if you depart on April 3rd, ending the main program in Xi'an, a train ticket from Xi'an to Chengdu is included in the trip price. There are more direct flights from Chengdu for you!
A Xi'an-Beijing ticket is not included in the program price.
But we know that many people who use banking products have travel insurance offers within their bank. You can check them out or apply for this service yourself.
Participants under 16 receive a 20% discount on the program price.
For groups of 8–10 children, we will provide a group counselor for the lectures and business program.
You can attend the forum with your husband or partner.
Spouses receive a special discount of 10,000 rubles off the program price.
Regarding personal expenses, everyone's budget varies. For a week-long trip, you can set aside some personal expenses, but you can expect to spend 200-350 yuan per day.
What is included in the additional cost of program in Beijing?
- 2-night hotel accommodation (double rooms with breakfast)
- Round-trip transfer to the Great Wall
- Guide to the Great Wall
- Round-trip transfer to the Forbidden City
- Guide to the Forbidden City
- Gala dinner at the Imperial Palace
- Shared transfer to the airport on April 5th (recommended flight listed above).
- Accommodation in double rooms in hotels in Chengdu, Xi'an, and Beijing
- Breakfasts in hotels in Chengdu, Xi'an, and Beijing
- Airport transfers (subject to terms and conditions on the website)
- Visit to educational institutions in Chengdu and Xi'an
- Excursion and cultural programs: calligraphy lesson, hot pot, night walk in Chengdu, panda zoo, traditional Chinese theater, costumes, Terracotta Army
- Speaker presentations
- International forum participant certificate
- Transportation for all excursions and return
- Coffee break/lunch at a school in Chengdu on March 31
- City transfer between Chengdu and Xi'an on April 1
- Gala dinner at a restaurant on April 2
- City transfer between Xi'an and Chengdu on April 3
The main program does not include:
- Dinner at a restaurant in Chengdu on March 30 and April 1
- Bar visit in Chengdu on March 31
- Lunch at the Terracotta Army village on April 2
- Flight
The Beijing program includes:
- Hotel accommodation in a double room
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Excursion program: Forbidden City, Great Wall of China
- Gala dinner at a Beijing restaurant on April 5
The Beijing program does not include:
- Flight
- Transfer between Xi'an and Beijing on April 3
- Lunch at a Beijing restaurant on April 3 and 4
A bar outing, which will be offered to participants in Chengdu, can cost approximately 50 yuan/5 euros.
created this space of strength, comfort, and inspiration. Natalia, Victoria, Masha, Elya, Anya – thank you for everything. For the subtlety with which you approach every element, for your care, attention, trust, and truly warm atmosphere. This was felt in every detail of the forum. I am inspired by every speaker – your experience, energy, and generosity ignite and help me grow. Being around you makes me want to become a better person."
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