Guided:
A professional bilingual local guide leads the group; all of the activities listed are included and managed by the local guide.
Modern, slick skyscrapers surround
ancient evidence of the world’s oldest continuous society. Take a look around. Every glimpse of something familiar reveals a myriad of exhilarating
new sites and sensations. China’s history, culture, and diverse landscape define the word profound. Did you know that the color red symbolizes
happiness for the Chinese? It is commonly used at festivals and other happy celebrations. The world is talking about China. Get ahead of your peers
with an insider’s peek at what makes China so special.
Speak: Mandarin with villagers while working on a project in rural Yunnan province.
Learn: how silk is made. Knowledge of silk production was once so well guarded that anyone caught sharing the secret could be killed.
Do: give your artistic talents a whirl after a lesson in the art of Chinese farmer’s painting while learning more about rural Chinese life.
A professional bilingual local guide leads the group; all of the activities listed are included and managed by the local guide.
An ISE-appointed staff-guide manages the day-to-day itinerary and engages students in activities that immerse them in the culture and language.
The traveling teacher(s) create and lead their own customized itinerary.