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Coming up every summer vacation, study tours take over the holiday charts.
Teens are off chasing knowledge and maybe a little bit of fun
while parents cross their fingers is more studying than sightseeing.
But do these trips really deliver on learning?
And they say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about 10,000 steps?
With fitness trackers now ruling our routines,
are we walking toward better health or just chasing a magic number?
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Summer vacation's here and so is the study tour boom.
Across China,
teenagers are zipping up their suitcases for trips that promise a mix of learning and fun.
With parents, of course, footing the bill.
From ancient sh- sites to tech hubs, these themed adventures are booking fast.
Some industry reports say up nearly 20% compared to last year.
With so many summer study tour programs out there,
what are they and what's convincing parents to sign their kids and teens up?