Eligibility: Students 8 to 20 years old. Parents can also join to accompany a student.

Description: This is a 2-week program, designed for students who don't have 3-week bandwidths or want to have easy touches on Chinese language study. The program combines Study, Travel, Experiences and Challenges altogether to show students broader views and unique insights about China.

The participants will gain Chinese language skills for practical usage through a series of well-structured classroom education and real-life experiences of field-trips. Our professionals will also teach students several skills of Chinese traditional arts including Chinese painting, Erhu, Martial Arts, Tie-Dye, and Paper-cuttings. Students can get the knowledge of rich history of ancient China from visits to history museums and in-depth explorations in ancient capitals of Beijing, Xi'an, Luoyang and Zhengzhou, as well as eye-witness the rapid development of modern China through a diversity of activities including factory tours, city walks, Olympic Village visits etc. Students also get the chances to appreciate traditional Chinese shows as Peking Opera, Kung Fu shows, Tea-art Performance, etc.

While staying in Beijing, students can achieve in-depth understanding of the livings of Chinese people by talking to young students, senior people, shop owners, teachers, artists etc., joining recreational activities with local students, and visiting homes of Beijingers, restaurants, school, park, food market, night-market etc.

The experience also includes a one-day visit to Children's Village in rural area of Beijing founded for providing foster care and education for the children with family misfortune. In the Village, students may provide some extra hands, hear the stories behind the children and learn from these children who had all become very independent although with earlier unfortunate experiences.

Through the 2-week program, we will help students Earn or improve Mandarin language skills, Inspire students' enthusiasms on Mandarin study and Chinese culture, Gain deeper knowledge and insights about China, as well as Build personal growth and self-confidence for life-time benefit.