CHINA Classroom Excursion : Sample Itinerary
CHINA Classroom Excursion : Sample Itinerary
July 15 , Day 1
• Arrive in Beijing
July 16 , Day 2
• Orientation and Hutong survival activity
July 17 , Day 3
• Chinese language and culture lessons ; visit Temple of Heaven Park ; picnic and calligraphy demonstration
July 18 , Day 4
• Chinese language and culture lessons ; learn to make kites by hand
July 19 , Day 5
• Visit and explore a village at the foot of the Great Wall ; fly your kites
July 20 , Day 6
July 21 , Day 7
July 22 , Day 8
July 23 , Day 9
July 24 , Day 10
July 25 , Day 11
July 26 , Day 12
July 27 , Day 13
July 28 , Day 14
• Walk the Great Wall ; Learn about the history and story of the Great Wall
• Activities with host families or YFU volunteers , such as local cusine tasting and shopping in the hutongs ; visit the Beijing Capital Museum or the Beijing Zoo
• Activities with host families or YFU volunteers , such as local cusine tasting and shopping in the hutongs ; visit the Beijing Capital Museum or the Beijing Zoo
• Observe the morning exercises of local residents ; try the Chinese martial art of Kung fu
• Chinese language and culture lessons ; visit Temple of Earth Park ; learn about ancestor workshop and the traditional costumes of the Qing dynasty
• Visit the Summer Palace ; Experience canal culture by boat
• Tour of the Forbidden City and Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall ; historical walking tour of ancient , present and future Beijing
• Learn the art of Chinese cuisine and try making dumplings ; farewell party
• Transfer to airport ; depart
• Return to the U . S .
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