China 2013: Travel and Study in Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi'an and Beijing
Travel and Study in four big cities in China. Learn history, experience the culture and Witness the World's Fastest Growing Economy in Transition.
Program Dates: May 6 - 27, 2013
This program will include two courses and visits to four major cities (Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xi’an and Beijing) in China, with the longest stay in Hangzhou. "Above is heaven, below is Hangzhou" goes a famous Chinese saying describing the glamorous city of Hangzhou.
With its amazing scenery and fascinating cultural attractions, it is indeed heaven on earth. Hangzhou is the capital and the political, economic, and cultural, and communications center of Zhejiang Province. The enchanting West Lake, a time-honored culture, the Grand Canal, and the colorful folk customs make Hangzhou a unique city for this program.
Historically, the City served as the national capital of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1276 A.D.) and was the famed "Zanadu" in the accounts of Marco Polo's Travels. With respect to weather, the month of May is one of the best in Hangzhou with temperatures in the 15-25 °C range.
China 2013 -- Financial Aid
Due to the generous support of the Confucius Institute in New Brunswick, the first 16 students who signed up with payments will receive a bursary of $500.00 towards the program fee.
