The Adventure at a Glance:
 

Beijing Uncover the political history of China’s government in Tiananmen Square Explore the heritage behind the Forbidden City Visit local students and learn how to cook at a Chinese cooking school Be amazed by the talents of students at a local kung fu school Explore the breathtaking Summer Palace and see giant pandas at the zoo Participate in an arts and crafts workshop at Qinghua University Explore the old Hutong district by rickshaw Visit with a local family while sipping traditional Chinese tea Interact with local students as they challenge you to a game of ping-pong Step into China’s past when you visit the Great Wall

Xian Be officially welcomed, ancient Tang Dynasty style, at the Xian City Wall See the famous Terra Cotta Warriors and learn how this army was created Enjoy the hospitality of a host family, learn Chinese calligraphy and teach local students English in the village of Donghang Receive a briefing from a local official on the politics of rural living in China

Shanghai and area Walk along the Bund, an economic hub along the Huangpu River, and learn about the effects of British and American economic relations Admire the famous Jade Buddha Temple Discover what it’s like to be a family in modern Shanghai when you attend a meeting with the Caoyang Neighborhood Committee Enjoy the city lights during a night cruise on the Huangpu River Explore the ancient city of Zhujiajiao, where life and architecture differs greatly from that of northern China Visit Suzhou, China’s well-known “city of gardens” and meet local students attending a language school

Hong Kong View the bustling Hong Kong Harbor from Victoria Peak Discover the traditional junks in the harbor during an afternoon cruise Explore the villages near Kowloon Hills Experience the traditional rural Tai Po market, the bird sanctuary in Luk Keng and the lush green Plover Cove Country Park

A portion of all proceeds from the sale of Medical Awareness Decals will be donated to the American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.