Beyond classic scenic sightseeing and academic study, authentic hands-on cultural experiences serve as the core highlight of international student summer camps in China. Tailored specifically for foreign youth groups of all ages, we have compiled a full range of immersive, interactive, and educational traditional Chinese culture, folk custom, lifestyle, and STEM exploration activities. Covering traditional Chinese medicine, ancient art, martial arts, gourmet culture, ethnic intangible heritage, local family immersion, modern technological innovation and Silk Road-themed experiences, these carefully selected activities allow international students to step out of textbooks, engage in hands-on practice, communicate closely with local Chinese people, and gain a three-dimensional, in-depth understanding of traditional Chinese civilization and modern Chinese development. All experience projects can be freely matched and adjusted according to different camp routes, student age groups, study cycles and group personalized needs.
- TCM introductory lecture: Yin-Yang & Five elements 中医基础科普（阴阳五行）
- Pulse reading & tongue diagnosis demo 把脉、舌诊观摩体验（非医疗诊断，科普演示）
- Herbal garden visit, smell & identify raw herbs 草药园参观，辨识中药材
- Make herbal sachet 中药香囊制作（非常受欢迎，可以带走）
- Cupping / Gua Sha demonstration 拔罐、刮痧科普演示
- Ear seed therapy 耳穴压豆体验
- Baduanjin (8 Brocades) 八段锦养生功法
- TCM skincare workshop（herbal mask）中药面膜手工课
- Chinese Calligraphy workshop (Four Treasures of the Study) 书法体验，文房四宝，写名字 / 汉字作品
- Chinese Shan Shui ink painting 中国山水画水墨课
- Flower-and-bird traditional painting 工笔花鸟
- Paper cutting (Jianzhi) 剪纸
- Seal carving 篆刻，刻自己名字印章
- Chinese fan painting 团扇 / 折扇手绘
- Dunhuang mural simulation painting 敦煌壁画临摹工坊（适配丝路线路）
- Woodblock printing /rubbing 拓印、木刻版画
- Hand-made rice paper 古法造纸
- Tai Chi / Taiji basic form 太极拳入门（公园实景体验很推荐）
- Shaolin Kung Fu lesson 少林功夫体验
- Wudang martial arts 武当武术
- Tai Chi Fan 太极扇
- Traditional Chinese archery 传统射艺
- Make dumplings (Jiaozi) 包饺子
- Hand-pulled Lamian noodles 手工拉面（兰州线路适配）
- Make mooncakes（季节性）月饼制作
- Make steamed buns /baozi 包子馒头
- Dumpling /noodle market tour 本地菜市场探访，认识中式食材
- Chinese tea ceremony / Gongfu tea 功夫茶艺，采茶 + 制茶（贵州、江南可放）
- Sugar painting /sugar blow 糖画、吹糖人
- Rice cake making 打年糕
- Chinese family homestay /home visit 中国家庭家访，做客共进晚餐
- Visit local primary/middle school, student exchange 参观本地中小学，中外学生面对面交流
- Village farm stay & farming activities 乡村农场体验：插秧、采摘、喂小动物
- Morning park visit: watch locals do Tai Chi, dance, chess 城市早市 / 公园探访，观察普通中国人日常
- Hutong /ancient town walking with local guide 胡同 / 古村落市井探访
- Local market walking tour 市井菜市场走访
- Batik 蜡染（贵州）
- Tie-dye /plant dye 扎染、草木染
- Silver ornament making 银饰手工
- Tujia brocade weaving 土家织锦（张家界）
- Dong Grand Song listening & workshop 侗族大歌
- Tibetan thangka painting 唐卡绘制（西宁）
- Dongba script writing 东巴文字
- Embroidery (Miao/Yao/Sichuan embroidery) 苗绣、瑶绣
- Peking Opera workshop: face painting, costume try-on 京剧体验、画脸谱、试戏服
- Sichuan Opera face-changing show 川剧变脸观摩
- Shadow puppetry: watch & make shadow puppets 皮影戏观赏 + 制作皮影
- Chinese traditional instrument experience: erhu, bamboo flute, pipa 民乐体验（二胡、竹笛、琵琶）
- Lion dance performance 舞狮观赏
- Hanfu costume experience 汉服换装体验
- Opening pen ceremony (Kai Bi Li) 开笔礼
- Confucius classroom & Analects study 论语国学课堂
- Chinese etiquette workshop 中华传统礼仪学习
- Go / Weiqi game 围棋体验
- Mahjong introduction (cultural demo only) 麻将文化科普体验（仅文化了解，不赌博）
- Chinese knot weaving 中国结编织
- Clay sculpture /dough figurine 泥塑、面塑
- Pottery & porcelain making 陶瓷拉坯彩绘（景德镇）
- Kite making & flying 风筝制作放飞
- Oil-paper umbrella painting 油纸伞绘制
- Incense making 古法制香
- Visit high-speed railway station, learn China rail tech 高铁科普
- FAST telescope astronomy workshop 天眼天文研学（贵州线路）
- Panda conservation volunteer activity 大熊猫保育（成都方向）
- Eco & Karst geology field study 喀斯特地质野外考察（桂林、贵州）
- Desert & plateau ecology study 戈壁、高原生态研学（丝路线路）
- Museum expert-guided English tour 博物馆英文专家导览
- Silk road merchant role play 丝绸之路商人角色扮演
- Ancient coin & relic study 古钱币文物学习
- Camel caravan simulation 驼队文化体验
- Dunhuang mural restoration simulation 壁画修复模拟工坊
- Great Wall military history workshop 长城边防历史课堂
- Silk weaving & silk road trade lecture 丝绸织造与丝路贸易讲座
12. Chinese Traditional Festivals & Seasonal Customs
- Spring Festival customs 春节习俗体验：写春联、贴福字、剪窗花、包饺子、压岁钱、拜年
- Lantern Festival 元宵节：赏花灯、猜灯谜、搓汤圆
- Dragon Boat Festival 端午节：包粽子、挂艾草、佩香囊、观龙舟赛
- Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节：做月饼、赏月、提灯笼、听嫦娥传说
- Qingming Spring Outing 清明节：踏青、插柳、放风筝
- Double Ninth Festival 重阳节：登高、插茱萸、敬茶
- 24 Solar Terms (Jieqi) workshop 二十四节气科普：了解节气与农时、做当季食物
- Lunar New Year temple fair visit 春节庙会逛游：吃糖画、看社火、买年货
- Chinese zodiac & lunar calendar workshop 生肖与农历科普：找自己的生肖、写农历生日
13. Chinese Buddhism & Zen Temple Experience
- Morning bell & Zen meditation at a temple 寺院早课、禅坐体验（少林寺、灵隐寺、普陀山等）
- Sutra copying workshop 抄经体验：手抄《心经》等佛经
- Vegetarian temple cuisine (zhai) experience 寺院素斋用餐
- Prayer bead (mala) making 佛珠串制体验
- Buddhist grottoes study: Yungang & Longmen 云冈石窟、龙门石窟研学（与敦煌莫高窟区分，中原石窟艺术）
- Temple architecture guided tour 寺院建筑导览：佛塔、大雄宝殿、山门的格局与含义
- Monk dialogue & dharma talk 与僧人座谈、听佛法开示
- Incense offering & lamp lighting ceremony 上香、供灯仪式体验
- Living with monks: overnight temple stay 寺院过夜、与僧人共同起居（禅修营）
14. Chinese Garden Study
- Classical garden walk: Suzhou 苏州私家园林漫步（拙政园、留园、网师园）
- Imperial garden study: Summer Palace & Old Summer Palace 北京颐和园、圆明园皇家园林考察
- Yangzhou Slender West Lake gardens 扬州瘦西湖个园、何园园林
- Garden design principles workshop 造园手法讲解：借景、框景、移步换景、藏露
- Garden plant & rockery study 园林植物配置与太湖石假山观赏
- Garden couplet & calligraphy reading 园林楹联、匾额赏析
- Bonsai (penjing) making workshop 盆景制作体验
- Tea ceremony in a classical garden setting 园林中品茶体验
15. Chinese Architecture Study
- Forbidden City architecture tour 故宫建筑导览：中轴对称、屋顶等级、彩绘制度
- Temple of Heaven & Temple of Confucius study 天坛、孔庙建筑礼制考察
- Siheyuan courtyard house experience 北京四合院居住 / 参观
- Dougong interlocking bracket workshop 斗拱、榫卯结构拼装体验
- Ancient village study: Hongcun & Xidi (Anhui) 安徽宏村、西递古村落写生
- Fujian Tulou earth buildings 福建土楼研学
- Pingyao Ancient City wall & Ming-Qing streets 平遥古城城墙与明清街
- Ancient pagoda study (Yingxian Wooden Pagoda) 应县木塔等佛塔建筑考察
- Roof tile, dougong & traditional craft workshop 青瓦、脊兽等古建构件手工体验
