CHINA TRIP:
17 day trip, volunteering in a village to help teach English at a school, and helping out in an orphanage! Meeting delegates from china, and seeing the Great Wall! We also have a one night home-stay with a local family in the village.
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Beijing, China
- Discover Tiananmen Square, the largest open public plaza in the world, with the help of a guide.
- Ride a rickshaw through the narrow streets of old Beijing.
- Learn kung fu from local students.
- Visit the impressive imperial grounds of the Summer Palace.
- Explore the Great Wall of China, an architectural marvel more than 2,000 years old.
- Step into the Forbidden City, the world’s largest palace complex.
- Observe craftsmen practicing the art of cloisonné decoration.
- Learn about Chinese cooking by exploring what it’s like to be an aspiring chef in China, and meet students at a professional Chinese hospitality school.
- Watch pandas play at the Beijing Zoo.
- Sample famous Chinese delicacies like Peking duck before returning to your roots at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Xi’an, China
- Uncover the mysteries of the famous terra-cotta warriors, hidden underground for 2,000 years before their discovery in 1974.
- Meet with one of the farmers who discovered the terra-cotta warriors.
- Walk Xi’an’s city wall, and enjoy a special welcome ceremony.
- Gain insights into the Buddhist religion at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
- Feast on scrumptious dumplings before you enjoy a performance of the Tang Dynasty Show.
Guilin, China
- Paddle along the Li River in bamboo rafts.
- Learn local customs and traditions during an exclusive welcome ceremony in your home stay village.
- Make new friends at a county middle school known for teaching some of the best and brightest students in China, and help them practice their English.
- Explore the mysteries of the beautiful Elephant Trunk Hill, known for its unique shape and famous Water Moon Cave.
- Join your host family in helping to prepare dinner while practicing your Chinese culinary techniques.
- Grow wise by learning more about Confucius, the most famous thinker and educator in Chinese history.
- Spend an evening enjoying the local village culture at a welcome dance.
- Work alongside local farmers, helping them tend their orchards.
Shanghai, China
- Go backstage to meet professional acrobats, then enjoy their spectacular performance.
- Walk the Bund, Shanghai’s Wall Street, and learn about the explosive growth of the city in the Pudong region.
- Enjoy lavish costumes and music at the Kun Opera Museum, and then meet the performers and trainers.
- Polish up your Ping-Pong® skills, and then try your hand against the young players at a premier table tennis school.
- Learn what it’s like to live here by shopping at a local market and then chatting with some local elderly people.
- Give back to the community by lending a hand at the Qixing Special Education School in Shanghai.
- Explore Yipu Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll learn the traditional art of Chinese calligraphy.
Wuzhen, China
- Float through this water town, built along a series of canals, for a unique view of its ancient homes, stores, and other cultural landmarks.
- Play soccer and chat with local students your age at an after-school program.
- Spend the night in a local guesthouse with your fellow Ambassadors.
Hangzhou, China
- Climb up the Six Harmonies Pagoda, the symbol of Hangzhou, for a spectacular view of the Qiantang River Bridge spanning the surging tides of the Qiantang River.
- Follow in the footsteps of the many scholars and national heroes who have walked around the stunning West Lake nestled in the mountains.
- Compare notes and make friends with some local students at their school.
- Return to Shanghai via high-speed train.
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