Phoenix Tree International Education Center (PTIEC)
Explore China and Beyond
A Tale of Three Cities
Beijing | Xi'an | Shanghai
Experience Nontangible Heritage Firsthand
Explore the essence of China across three major locations: explore the traditional architecture and palaces in Beijing, go hiking in the wilderness of Xi'An, and encounter the international fusion of cultures in Shanghai.
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Make shadow puppets
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Learn Chinese tea ceremony
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Learn to sing in Qin Qiang opera
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Watch eggshell carving performance in person and talk to the artist
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Practice Chinese Kung Fu
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Learn how to perform Chinese acrobatics
BLCU Micro Study Abroad
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Experience the life of a study abroad student in 24 hours!
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Take freshman Chinese classes and befriend students from BLCU;
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Have language partner activities with students from BLCU;
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Make dumplings under our instruction;
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Visit the night market together for street food and snacks;
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Visit the dorm of a renowned Chinese university.
From Tradition to the Contemporary
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Explore the old alleyways (hutong) of Beijing and get around in a rickshaw
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Bike the city of Xi'an and stroll around the ancient city;
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Kayak on the Beihai Royal Park river and see the indie music scene in Houhai
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Take in the nighttime cityscape of the Shanghai bund on a boat
Explore the destinations and details using this interactive itinerary map.