China

China 2025

Friendship school

CHINA

The third largest country in the world - with 5,000 years of history, the second largest economy and modern life.
A trip to China offers a wealth of unforgettable experiences. We’ll be walking along the Great Wall of China, which winds its way up and down the mountains like a 21,196-kilometre-long snake. We can try to get a sense of the more than 800 buildings that make up the Forbidden City – China’s imperial palace for over 500 years.

The tour then heads south to the Guangzhou area, which is one of China’s largest technology hubs and home to some of the country’s most innovative companies. Here, we hope to visit a school, where we can gain a unique insight into the Chinese education system, meet local pupils and learn more about culture, language and everyday life in China. Through our encounters with young Chinese people, we will have the opportunity to forge international relationships and experience the differences and similarities between our own traditions and those of China.

The journey concludes in the fascinating metropolis of Hong Kong, where East meets West in a unique blend of Chinese culture and the pulse of an international city. The city is renowned for its impressive skyline, bustling waterfront and vibrant street life, providing an exciting finale to a journey filled with experiences, learning and new perspectives.

Among other things, you’ll have the chance to teach nursery school children English, learn kung fu, play an ancient Chinese musical instrument, visit a modern factory and see robots at work. You can also sample various local specialities – and perhaps even try your hand at making traditional snacks and tea-time treats.

It will be an experience not to be missed!

Academic programmes

China is not only a destination, but also a subject several afternoons a week. You shouldn't just choose China for travelling, but also because you want to learn Chinese language and culture.

Chinese culture is both the past with emperors and Kung fu, silk and temples, but also Chinese medicine, family life, work, environment and politics. Some of the teaching will take place in class, others may be cooking or a weekly game of Tai Chi and Kung fu. We also choose two UN World Goals as our project themes. In Goal 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities", students will choose an area they are interested in. It could be how the Chinese protect the cultural relics in modern cities. In Goal 3 "Health and well-being" you can investigate, for example, why do the Chinese eat many dishes in the evening (it can be 5 dishes for a family of 3 men) but don't get fat.
If you are fascinated by the East - from imperial palaces to skyscrapers, from cooking to Kung fu, from natural beauty to smart technology and if you want to get to know the Chinese youth, see how ordinary Chinese people live their daily lives, then choose China.

PRACTICAL INFO

Visas: Citizens from most EU countries do not need a visa to travel to China. For those who do need a visa, we provide an electronic visa.

ECONOMY

Self-payment: Approx. 11,900 DKK.

Pocket money recommended: 1,000 kr.

VACCINATIONS

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis A

AFTER THE JOURNEY

After the trip, you can choose between three types of products: an article, a PowerPoint or a video about the trip or projects.

TEACHERS

Anne Sophie Siersbæk

ans@ranumefterskole.dk