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…

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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

  • First impressions walk in the local area

  • Evening meal and rest at the hotel

Day 2 – Everyday Mandarin & Cultural Identity

  • Exploration of traditional Beijing Hutongs

  • Focus on:

    Everyday Mandarin communication

    Language and cultural identity

  • Interactive language activities in a real-world setting

  • Guided task:

    Ordering food, asking questions and engaging with local residents

  • Rickshaw ride through historic hutong neighbourhoods experiencing real Beijing life from a traditional hutong rickshaw

  • Evening at the Hotel - group games and downtime

Day 3 – Imperial Language & National Identity

  • Visit to the Forbidden City

  • Walk through Tiananmen Square

  • Focus on:

    Historical vocabulary and symbolism

    Language of leadership and governance

  • Climb Jingshan Park for panoramic views and seeing the scale and symmetry of imperial Beijing from above

  • 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

  • Visit to the Summer Palace with a guided bicycle ride through lakeside paths and gardens, cycling through imperial gardens and lakes in a UNESCO-listed setting

  • Evening at the Hotel

 

Day 5 – Language in Action & Cultural Expression

  • Exploration of the Nanluoguxiang area

  • Focus on:

    Spoken Mandarin in social settings

    Cultural storytelling through language

  • Interactive language tasks in a lively, real-world environment

  • Creative task:

    Develop and prepare a short presentation on a Chinese cultural theme

  • Group presentations in a courtyard or café setting presenting in Mandarin in an authentic Beijing cultural setting

  • Evening visit to Wangfujing Street to experience Beijing’s street food, lights and energy at night

Day 6 – Modern Youth Culture & Media

  • Full day at Universal Beijing Resort

  • Focus on:

    Language in media and popular culture

    Global entertainment and cultural influence

  • Exploration of themed zones, rides and attractions, experiencing one of the world’s newest major theme parks in China

  • Evening at the Hotel

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 overlooking the illuminated lakeside at Houhai Lake

Day 8 – Departure

  • Programme close

  • Transfer to airport