In Beijing, Students will visit well-known sights like the Great Wall of China, Tian'anmen Square and gateway to the Forbidden City. We will also see the Summer Palace, the exotic home away from home for the Emperor and his entourage, and 天壇 (Tiāntán) or the Temple of Heaven as it is known. Students will also tour of the Hutong District of Beijing, to see the narrow alleyways and traditional courtyard residences, then, to the 2008 Olympic stadium and village.
Evening events will include a Chinese acrobatic show, the Wang Fu Jing Street Market, Hong Qiao (Red Market), and traditional Chinese meals. Students will learn Mandarin Chinese, Taiji Quan, Kung Fu, Chinese Kite making, and Chinese YoYo. They will observe artisans practicing the art of cloisonné and jade decoration, and also experience the art of Chinese Tea drinking.
Finally, students will
partake a ten-night immersion stay with a Chinese school. Students will attend a Chinese High School and live with
their host family, where they will gain a better understanding of life
in the People’s Republic of China.
This will be a
truly unforgettable experience, introducing participants to new friends
in distant lands and exposing students to their future colleagues and
competitors in the rising economy of China.
Educational Goals:
- Learn and/or practice the Mandarin Chinese language
- Examine China’s history and culture to help develop a better understanding of China and its people.
- Experience traditional Chinese food, art and culture first hand
- Understand the unique Chinese blending of technology and traditional values
