FocusMandarin language · History · Technology
Typical length7 days
SuitsAges 14–18
Why this journey
The learning behind it.
Beijing anchors the history: the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the hutongs, with Mandarin woven through every day. Shenzhen, China's technology capital, shows how a fishing town became a global innovation hub in a generation. Where visas or conditions make China unsuitable, a South Korea alternative based in Seoul is available.
What students take away
- Mandarin language and calligraphy
- Chinese history and culture
- Technology and urban transformation
- Global perspective on innovation
An indicative outline
- BeijingMandarin orientation, the Forbidden City and a hutong walk.
- WallThe Great Wall at Mutianyu and a calligraphy workshop.
- ShenzhenFly south; the creative districts and Shenzhen's story.
- TechTechnology showcases and the innovation district.
- PresentLanguage challenge, portfolio review and home.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Learning in action
Students introduce themselves and order a meal in Mandarin by the end of the week.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Hotel accommodation; entry requirements checked for every nationality in the group.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.