Program Theme
Location:Beijing
Time:7 days
Event Schedule
| Time | Theme | Activity Content |
| Day1 | Arrival & The Imperial Center | Morning: Arrival in Beijing. Check-in at the hotel. Rest and refresh. Afternoon: Tiananmen Square & The Forbidden City. Explore the world’s largest ancient wooden structure complex. Learn about the Ming and Qing dynasties. Language Focus: Survival Skills.Teacher Li will teach basic greetings (Nǐ hǎo, Xièxie) and how to ask for directions (Qù… zěnme zǒu?). Evening: Welcome dinner featuring traditional Beijing cuisine (e.g., Zha Jiang Mian – Fried Sauce Noodles). |
| Day2 | The Great Wall Adventure | Morning: Drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall (less crowded, more scenic). Hike the wall and enjoy panoramic views. Afternoon: Toboggan ride down the wall (fun activity). Visit a local Cloisonné factory to see traditional craftsmanship. Language Focus: Numbers & Bargaining.Practice counting 1-100 and useful phrases for shopping (Zhège duōshao qián?– How much is this?). Evening: Relax and review the day’s vocabulary. |
| Day3 | Hutong Life & Cultural Roots | Morning: Hutong Tour in Shichahai. Ride a rickshaw through the narrow alleys to see the real “old Beijing.” Afternoon: Local Family Visit. Students will visit a resident’s home to learn how to make dumplings (Jiaozi) and enjoy lunch with the family. Language Focus: Food & Socializing.Learn food names and how to accept/decline offers politely (Wǒ chī le, Wǒ bù chī). Evening: Free time to explore the Houhai bar street area (observe local nightlife). |
| Day4 | Spiritual Harmony & Academic Aspirations | Morning: Temple of Heaven. Watch locals practicing Tai Chi. Participate in a 1-hour Tai Chi lesson in the park led by a master. Afternoon: Peking University or Tsinghua University Campus Tour. Experience the academic atmosphere of China’s top universities. Language Focus: Daily Routines.Describe your daily schedule using time expressions (Diǎn, Fēn). Evening: Attend a Chinese Calligraphy Class. Learn to write your name in Chinese characters. |
| Day5 | Royal Gardens & Performing Arts | Morning: Summer Palace. Boat ride on Kunming Lake and walk along the Long Corridor. Afternoon: 798 Art Zone. Explore contemporary Chinese art in converted military factories. Language Focus: Descriptions.Learn adjectives to describe colors, sizes, and feelings (Piàoliang, Dà, Hǎo). Evening: Watch a Acrobatics Show or Peking Opera (simplified version) to appreciate traditional performance arts. |
| Day6 | Modern Dynamics & Free Exploration | Morning: Beijing Subway Challenge. Teacher Li will give students a task list to navigate the subway system independently to reach a specific destination (e.g., Guomao CBD). Afternoon: Wangfujing Street or Sanlitun. Free time for shopping and practicing Chinese with shop assistants. Language Focus: Review & Role Play.Simulate ordering coffee, buying souvenirs, and asking for help. Evening: Farewell Hot Pot Dinner. A communal dining experience to bond and reflect on the week. |
| Day7 | Departure | Morning: Packing and hotel check-out. Afternoon: Transfer to the airport. Activity: Students share their favorite “Chinese phrase learned” or “Cultural moment” with Teacher Li before departure. |