From giant pandas to giant cities, everything about China is grand. You’ll be surrounded by the lights and energy of Shanghai and Beijing one day, then enveloped in the serene beauty of the rural countryside the next. Historic icons such as the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors will be even more impressive.
Our programs here expose students to the wonders of China. We’ve built partnerships with schools, language teachers, NGOs and conservation groups to offer a wide range of perspectives on the nation. Students venture outside of the big cities to explore, learn and conduct service in out-of-the-way places such as Yunnan province. They spend time with local people and organisations and gain a depth of knowledge about the country.
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Population:
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1.38 billion
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Capital City:
- Beijing
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Currency:
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Chinese Yuan aka Renminbi (CNY)
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Language:
- Mandarin Chinese and numerous regional dialects
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Local Lingo:
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HelloNi haoHow are you?Ni hao ma?Thank youXie xieGoodbyeZai jian
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Climb the Great Wall: This incredible structure was built in the third century AD to protect China from invaders.
Visit Tiananmen Square: As you are led around the biggest square in China, your local guides will give a wonderful insight into this legendary political, cultural and historical site of Beijing.
Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors: These individually-produced, 2,000-year-old statues were made to protect the village with an army of clay and are still being uncovered even today.
Learn kung fu, calligraphy & tai chi: Learn these uniquely Chinese cultural practices from locals in Beijing.