Summer Exploration Program in Lanzhou University
Introduction
The Summer Exploration in North-western China is a specially-designed program offering a unique life experience for those interested in the brilliant ancient Chinese culture and history as well as the enormous changes taken place in the Chinese society. The program integrates both on-campus Chinese language learning with field trips to the sites along the world-famous Silk Road. Participants will have opportunity to get access to the great landscapes and cultural resources of the various ethnic groups in the Gansu Province.
Unlike those typically knowledge-based courses in the summer programs held in larger and more modern cities, The Summer Exploration in North-western China provides more opportunities to access the some-what mysterious Chinese language and to obtain a better understanding of Chinese culture by witnessing the unique cultural aspects of genuinely living in China.
Time and Duration
The program is available between May 1st to Aug 15th each year. Each session is flexible in time and schedule, ranging between 1-4 weeks depending on any individual request.
Rough Budget (local expenses in terms of one single person, costs for international trip is excluded):
Duration |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
Registration |
300 RMB | |||
Chinese study |
10 hours
500 RMB |
15 hours
750 RMB |
24 hours
1,200 RMB |
32 hours
1,600 RMB |
Cultural Activities |
2 times
400 RMB |
4 times
800 RMB |
7 times
1,400 RMB |
10 times
2,000 RMB |
Accommodation and Food
(double room with indoor bathroom) |
2,200 RMB |
3,500 RMB |
5,200 RMB |
7,200 RMB |
Field trips (transportation, tickets, meals and accommodation) |
2 days
2,000 RMB |
4 days
3,200 RMB |
7 days
4,800 RMB |
10 days
6,400 RMB |
Total |
5,400 RMB |
9,100 RMB |
12,900 |
17,500 |
Sample Schedule (for 1 week)
|
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
Day 4 |
AM |
Arrival
Check in at the hotel |
9:00 -11:30
City visit
The Yellow River Tourist Zone |
9:00-11:30
Cultural Activity:
Visit to the provincial museum |
9:00-12:00
Lecture
|
Noon |
|
lunch |
lunch |
lunch |
PM |
18:00
Reception |
14:00-17:30
Language lesson
|
14:00-17:30
Language lesson
|
14:00-17:00
Cultural activities:
Five pagoda Park/Dragon Park |
|
Day 5 |
Day 6 |
Day 7 |
|
AM |
9:00-12:00
Language lesson
|
Field Trip
|
Field Trip |
|
Noon |
lunch |
lunch |
lunch |
|
PM |
Free |
Field Trip |
Departure |
|
Suggested Sites and Attractions
The following list is a compilation of field trips and activities in and around the city of Lanzhou.
1. Five Spring Mountain and Park
2. White Pagoda Hill and Park
3. Water Wheel Park
4. Zhongshan Iron Bridge
5. Mother of the Yellow River Statue
6. Gansu Provincial Museum, Lanzhou University museums, Gansu Provincial Coin and Currency Museum
7. Park of dragon culture
8. West Lake Park
9. Xinglong Mountain
10. Lutusi Manor
11. Riding sheepskin rafts on the Yellow River
12. Gourd paintings
13. Muslim Monarch
14. Huang Temple
15. Antique market, art city
16. Flower and bird market
17. Eastern wholesale market
18. Clothing market
19. Local cuisine including dumplings and Lanzhou beef noodles
20. Local folk performance of Buddhist art
21. The art of paper cutting
22. Badminton, ping pong, and Chinese kongfu
23. Chinese films and movies
24. Muslim mosque
25. Visiting farming families in the neighbouring area
26. Meeting students on campus
Contact Information:
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Tel: 0086-571-88165697
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