City Introduction

Beijing offers the visitor a glimpse of old China with its massive Great Wall, thought provoking Ming Tombs, extensive Forbidden City, and Tian Tan temple. In the same breath, fashion setting, contemporary shopping centers on Wang Fu Jing Shopping street, and an ultra modern air terminal welcome the traveler. Modern hotels, government buildings, universities and newly built comfortable apartment blocks extend to the horizon, together with the masses of people, cars and cycles. Beijing is on the move and will share a bit of her story with the observant students.

Shao Lin Temple was established in 495 AD by a monk Boddhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. It is located at the foothills of Mt. Song Shan in Henan Province. The temple is also the legendary home of the Shao Lin Wushu (Kung Fu/Martial Arts) that is still being practice on the grounds of the temple. Experience the classical movement and techniques of Shao Lin Wushu. Practice harmonious meditation in the inner sanctum of the Shao Lin Temple. Learn to achieve physical, mental and emotional strength from ancient art of Shao Lin Wushu.

Qingdao is a delightful summer resort city. Imagine a Bavarian village, a French Rivera resort and a Chinese metropolis put together, and you have Qingdao. Sights to see include, The People's Square (German town) and the Zhan Qiao (city's symbol which is a pavilion extending from the coastal end of Zhongshan Lu outwards to the sea. Catch a spectacular view from Mt. Laoshan, a Taoist holy mountain east of the city. The holiest part is the Taiqinggong Temple, where Liaozhai, an ancient Chinese collection of ghost stories, was written. 

Certificate awarded after completion of

• Chinese Language and Culture learning
• Shao Lin Martial Arts