Destinations: Suzhou, Hangzhou
This immersive 8-day spring study tour takes international students to the heart of Jiangnan, where spring paints classical gardens, lakes and water towns with peach and pear blossoms. Beyond sightseeing, the program weaves garden architecture, ancient Chinese poetry, silk heritage and spring tea culture into hands-on learning tasks. Guided by English-speaking educators, students observe seasonal plant life, join craft workshops and connect literary texts with real landscapes, gaining a complete picture of China's soft southern spring aesthetics.
Experience China's most poetic spring scenery in Jiangnan. This seasonal exclusive tour focuses on spring flower appreciation, classical garden aesthetics, ancient poetry culture and intangible heritage craftsmanship, allowing students to witness the soft and elegant side of traditional Chinese spring culture.
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai & Spring Camp Opening Arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport, private transfer and hotel check-in. Spring study tour opening briefing, introducing Jiangnan spring climate characteristics, cultural aesthetics and itinerary learning goals. Distribute spring landscape observation journals and aesthetic study worksheets. Evening urban spring scenery walk to experience early spring Jiangnan atmosphere.
Day 2: Shanghai Urban Spring Culture & Ancient Town Exploration Morning visit Shanghai People’s Square and urban spring park to observe urban seasonal landscape design. Learn how modern cities inherit traditional spring customs. Afternoon explore ancient water towns, view spring waterfront scenery, and record the living state of ancient towns in spring. Evening group discussion on the differences between northern and southern Chinese spring cultures.
Day 3: Shanghai to Suzhou - Classical Spring Garden Study Take high-speed train to Suzhou. Check in and visit Humble Administrator’s Garden. Professional English guide explains garden seasonal vegetation, waterscape design and traditional Chinese gardening art. Students complete spring plant observation and architectural aesthetics analysis tasks. Evening Suzhou traditional spring snack tasting experience.
Day 4: Suzhou Silk Culture & Spring Handicraft Workshop Morning visit Suzhou Silk Museum to learn the history of silk weaving and traditional Chinese clothing culture. Afternoon hands-on silk embroidery and spring flower DIY craft workshop. Students create exclusive spring-themed souvenirs. Evening explore Suzhou ancient street spring night scenery.
Day 5: Suzhou to Hangzhou - West Lake Spring Hiking High-speed train to Hangzhou. Full-day West Lake spring exploration. Walk along Sudi Causeway, view blooming spring flowers and lake ripples. Listen to poetic interpretation of West Lake spring poems and legends. Students match classical poems with real spring scenery and complete poetic scene recording tasks.
Day 6: Longjing Tea Village Spring Picking Experience Morning visit Longjing Tea Village. Learn spring tea growth characteristics, seasonal tea picking standards and traditional tea frying techniques. Students participate in hand-picking spring tea and experience the whole process of spring tea making. Afternoon tea ceremony culture study and spring health preservation knowledge sharing.
Day 7: Hangzhou Museum & Spring Aesthetics Summary Morning visit Hangzhou Museum to systematically sort out Jiangnan regional culture and spring traditional customs. Afternoon guided aesthetic sharing, students summarize garden aesthetics, poetic culture and spring ecological characteristics. Prepare final presentation.
Day 8: Closing Ceremony & Departure Spring study achievement sharing and group presentation. Award official spring study tour certificates. Closing feedback and airport transfer for departure.
