Experience the roots of Chinese martial arts and culture as students train with Shaolin monks, hike sacred Mount Song, and learn Taichi in its birthplace, Chenjiagou. Alongside Confucian calligraphy, cultural exchanges, and a creative vlog challenge, students gain hands-on insight into traditions that have shaped China for centuries. This program can also be delivered fully in Mandarin, offering an excellent language immersion option for students seeking to deepen their Chinese skills.


Program
Highlights

Itinerary Overview

1
Day 1

Visit to Songyang Academy and calligraphy workshop

2
Day 2

Visit to Shaolin Temple and Mount Song hike

3
Day 3

Kung fu training and performance

4
Day 4

Taichi lesson, visit to the Taichi Museum and the Chen Family Ancestral Home, and vlog presentations

5
Day 5

Local school visit, final reflection session, and return home

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Program Learning Objectives:
SDGs in Focus

Good Health and Well-being

Good Health and Well-being

Quality Education

Quality Education

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Sustainable Cities and Communities

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