Chinese New Year Special Program
China
- Beijing:
Beijing
- All Other Areas in China:
Guangzhou,
Wuhan,
ChongQing
Dates: Anytime around January or February
Description:
The HHS Chinese New Year Program is an amazing chance to spend two weeks in China during its most important traditional holiday. The program, which will start in January or February, includes a four-day tour of Beijing followed by 6 days in the city of Chongqing, Wuhan, Guangzhou. The program will end with 3 days staying with a Chinese homestay family, where you will get to experience first-hand how Chinese people really celebrate the Lunar New Year. During your two week trip in China, you will see all of the famous sightseeing spots in two great cities, while also participating in fun, interactive workshops that teach you about the traditional and modern customs of the Lunar New Year.
Highlights:
Your first stop will be Beijing, where you will:
- Learn how to make "duilian," the red scrolls with poetry couplets written on them that are hung on doors and gates all over China, make (and enjoy!) moon cakes, and learn about different traditional gods and customs associated with Chinese New Year
- After Beijing, you'll spend a few days in one of the following cities:
* Guangzhou: watch a dragon/lion dance, practice saying New Year expressions in Cantonese and experience southern China * Chongqing: learn about traditional and modern gift giving, visit the great pandas, and eat Sichuan style snacks and spicy dishes * Wuhan: learn about the Chinese zodiac as well as how to draw the character for the animal of the upcoming year
- Before you head home, you will experience a New Year's Homestay Celebration - During the last part of your trip, you will spend a few days living with a Chinese homestay family. With your homestay family you will participate in cooking a traditional New Year's meal, learn how to make dumplings, experience New Year's visits, and set off fireworks. You'll be personally involved in an exciting Chinese New Year celebration.
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Travel Types :
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- Cooking
- Homestay
- Martial Arts
- Nature Tours
- Tours
- Vacation Packages
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Cost in US$: Approximately 1,400
Cost Include Description:
- Visa support
- Free accident insurance
- Tour of Beijing and Guangzhou or Chongqing or Wuhan
- Round-trip airfare or train fare between Beijing and Guangzhou/Chongqing/Wuhan
- Full accommodation
- Two nights' homestay with local Chinese families
- City tour and area sightseeing
- Intercultural workshop
- Participation certificate
- 24-hour support services by our local partner offices
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Participants Travel to China
Independently
or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Job and Internship Network
HHS Center's Mission Statement: HHS (Beijing) International Cultural Center is the sister organization to the Beijing ZhengHong ABCDV Center, the first and largest Au pair agency in China. Founded in 2007, the HHS Center is a rapidly growing vibrant cultural agency with a reliable service history. We are active in a variety of programs for visitors to China including our Au pair and homestay programs, volunteer-service opportunities, summer-camps, internships, language-classes amongst other intercultural activities hosted throughout the country.
As we hold ourselves to be the premier link for cultural exchange with China, our commitment to providing our services is everything to us. Indeed, at the heart of all that we do is our motto:
Heart to Heart, Hand in Hand!
Year Founded: 2007
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