Beijing - Language, Identity & Cultural Heritage
The itinerary shown is purely an example. All of our trips can be built around your school’s needs, with so many wonderful things going on in these Chinese cities, there’s so much to see and do…
Day 1 – Arrival & Introduction to China’s Capital
Arrival in Beijing and airport transfer to the hotel
Welcome briefing: Beijing as the heart of Chinese language and identity
Introduction to Mandarin journals and daily speaking challenges
Evening meal and rest at the hotel
Day 2 – Host School Exchange: Everyday Mandarin
Full day at partner school
Joint activities with Chinese students:
School life and daily routines
Mandarin conversation practice in small groups
Group discussion:
How language reflects culture and identity
Evening at the Hotel
Day 3 – Imperial Language & National Identity
Visit to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
Focus on:
Historical vocabulary and symbolism
Language of leadership and governance
Hutong walking tour with structured speaking tasks
Evening Kung Fu performance
Day 4 – Traditions, Arts & Communication
Calligraphy or tea culture workshop
Focus on:
Tone, characters and meaning
Language within traditional arts
Interactive task:
Describe cultural practices in Mandarin
Evening at the Hotel
Day 5 – Host School Project Day: Cultural Presentation
Second day at partner school
Joint project:
Create a bilingual cultural presentation
Compare British and Chinese traditions
Student-led speaking showcase
Evening at the Hotel
Day 6 – Modern Youth Culture & Media
Exploration of contemporary shopping district
Focus on:
Youth slang and modern vocabulary
Language in branding and advertising
Mandarin street interview task
Evening cultural show or acrobatics
Day 7 – Reflection & Celebration
Mandarin quiz and group speaking challenge
Reflection:
What language reveals about Chinese society
Final presentations and certificates
Farewell celebratory group dinner
Day 8 – Departure
Programme close
Transfer to airport