Beijing
Beijing is the main capital of China with history of more than 3,000 years. It is also the home to China’s many famous attractions such as the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. From historical sites to modern skyscrapers, Beijing is truly a representation of China’s Past and Future.
Visit: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, The Summer Palace, Hutong Alley
Activities: visit Tsinghua university and watch Chinese acrobatic performance.
Xi 'an
Xi 'an, formerly known as chang 'an, has been the capital of 13 dynasties for more than 3,100 years. It was once a world metropolis facing east and west with Rome and the starting and ending point of the Silk Road.
Students will have a more In-depth understanding of the 5000 year old Chinese civilization by visiting, experiencing and exploring in the ancient capital.
Visit: Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, Shaanxi History Museum, Xi'an Banpo Museum, Hanyangling Underground Museum, Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda.
Activities: Visit the village of the terracotta warriors and learn how they were made, Study the northwest national traditional drama Qinqiang Opera, Learn Chinese calligraphy, Experience life in the Stone Age, Watch shadow puppetry and learn to make shadow puppets from the inheritors of the art, Watch the live-action historical dance drama " The Long Regret ".
Dunhuang
Dunhuang, located at the edge of the Taklamakan desert, has been an important city in the Silk Road from the central plains to the western regions since the Han Dynasty. Dunhuang connected east and west civilization that helped developing its own unique culture and art. The painted murals from Dunhuang Grottoes and the large number of literature from scripture library include religion, literature, history, music, art and other rich cultural heritage. We will embark on this incredible adventure in this desert oasis.
Visits: Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang Museum, Crescent Lake.
Activities: Hike and camp in the desert, Walk in the Silk road daquan river ancient road, Learn the ancient Chinese etiquette in the Mogao Grottoes research institute, Learn the production of painted murals , Participate in the performance of "swaying the tang wind", Learn the paper-cutting skills from the inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, Watch the scene into the drama "see dunhuang again".
Chengdu
Chengdu, the birthplace of ancient Shu civilization, has been built for more than 3,200 years. It has never changed its name or moved its site. We will have a sweet date with giant pandas in the land of abundance and explore the secrets of natural optimism of Shu people.
Visit: Wolong giant panda nature reserve, Dujiangyan irrigation system, Mount Qingcheng, Jinsha site museum, Temple of Marquis, Chuancais Museum.
Activities: Volunteer at International Giant panda resort, Learn Chinese kung fu-Tai Ji, Study Chinese characteristic handicraft, Learn to cook Sichuan cuisine, Learn traditional Chinese opera/Sichuan opera.
北京,中国首都,一座有着三千多年历史的古都,有着中华引以为傲的历史名胜景点。清晨我们将登上万里长城,远眺紫禁之巅。我们精心安排宿在传统的老四合院中,品尝闻名世界的北京烤鸭,行走于国贸的高楼大厦和一条条胡同深处,去体会北京的现在与过去。
参观:长城,故宫,天安门广场,颐和园
项目:游览清华大学,观看中国杂技表演
Beijing
Beijing is the main capital of China with history of more than 3,000 years. It is also the home to China’s many famous attractions such as the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. From historical sites to modern skyscrapers, Beijing is truly a representation of China’s Past and Future.
Visit: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, The Summer Palace, Hutong Alley
Activities: visit Tsinghua university and watch Chinese acrobatic performance.