The Chinese culture immersion program aims to provide international students an in-depth understanding of Chinese culture and an opportunity to experience the scenic spots and folk customs of Suzhou. The program is designed for group application. normally 1-2 weeks long and consists of classroom lectures and cultural activities, field trips and corporate visits.


Date

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

1

Immigration, airport-pickup, accommodation arrangement

 

 

2

9:00--9:30 Welcome Ceremony

9:30--11:30 Chinese Culture Lecture

14:00--17:00 Exploring historic streets of Suzhou

 

3

9:00--12:00 Basic Chinese language class

14:00--17:00 Suzhou city tour

 

Night view of Jinji Lake, Music fountain

4

9:00--15:00 One-day visit to historic water towns

 

 

5

9:00--12:00 Chinese Culture Lecture

14:00--17:00 Visit to Suzhou classic gardens

 

 

6

9:00--12:00 Basic Chinese language class

14:00--17:00 Experiencing Traditional Culture of Suzhou

 

7

9:00--15:00 Visit to a rural village

 

8

9:00--12:00 visit to local industries

 

9

9:00--12:00 program summery

shopping

 

 

10

Free activity. Prepare for departure,farewell party

 

 

11

Depart for the airport

 

  

Note:

1. The above program agenda is subject to change upon request.

2. Visits to historic streets of Suzhou includes: Shantang Street, Pingjiang Road etc.

Suzhou city tour: Suzhou ancient city area, Suzhou New District, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou Centre, etc.

Suzhou classic gardens: the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, the Tiger Hill, Panmen Scenic Spot, etc.

Suzhou Traditional Culture experience: Suzhou Embroidery , Tao hua wu New Year Woodblock Prints, etc.

Historic water towns: Zhouzhuang, Tongli, etc.

Rural village: Jiangxiang village, Changshu



For detailed information, Please contact:

Tong WU, International Officre

Tel:  (0512) 68754872 (office)

E-mail: twu@gist.edu.cn