Date: 11 (Monday)- 15 (Friday) March 2019
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Anticipated Cost: $6,500
Trip leader: Ms Ann Tsang & Ms Lisa Lee Cooperating with: Global Sapiens Edu Tour |
Hakka Village and Quanzhou
The Hakka people whose ancestors migrated from China's Central Plain 500 to 1,000 years ago built very unique castles "Tulou" deep in the remote mountains, some of which the UNESCO has recognized as World Heritage in 2008. Students can stay in a hotel converted from Tulou. In the nearby port Quanzhou, which was one of the world's most prosperous port cities in the 11th century handling the trade of the Maritime Silk Road.
Learning Experiences:
The Hakka people whose ancestors migrated from China's Central Plain 500 to 1,000 years ago built very unique castles "Tulou" deep in the remote mountains, some of which the UNESCO has recognized as World Heritage in 2008. Students can stay in a hotel converted from Tulou. In the nearby port Quanzhou, which was one of the world's most prosperous port cities in the 11th century handling the trade of the Maritime Silk Road.
Learning Experiences:
- Appreciate the beauty and learn about the architecture of the most pictured Tulou cluster
- Learn about the essences of Chinese culture that the Hakka people have been striving to preserve
- Witness the advanced technology of the Song Dynasty, the commodities and religious exchanges between the West and China
- Learn about the cottage industry in rural are and the art of preparing and serving Oolong Tea
- Prepare the teaching lessons and teach English to Village primary students
- Learn about the bamboo weaving
