Beijing Cultural Exploration

A Journey Through 5,000 Years of Chinese Civilization

From glazed imperial tiles to Islamic domes
Children travel 7,000 kilometers,
While their understanding of civilization expands by 5,000 years.

Three Core Learning Experiences

1. The Forbidden City: Architecture, Power, and Restoration

Students step into the world of ancient dynasties to decode the symbols of imperial authority.
Highlights include:

• Becoming a “Cultural Relic Restorer” through traditional rubbing techniques of the dragon motif from the Hall of Supreme Harmony
• Exploring the structural logic of Chinese imperial buildings and comparing it with Arab architectural traditions, such as the hip-and-gable roof versus the mosque dome
• Understanding how architecture becomes a universal language across civilizations

2. The Great Wall : Strategy, Defense, and Communication

A journey through the Juyong Pass introduces students to the military genius of ancient China.
Key activities include:

• Hiking along one of the most significant sections of the Great Wall
• Reconstructing the ancient beacon communication system
• Designing a bilingual (Chinese–Arabic) diagram illustrating traditional defense strategies

3. Beijing: Dual Olympic City: Innovation and Global Dialogue

Students engage with modern China’s role on the world stage through sports, design, and academic exchange.
Program components include:

• A technology and design session at the Bird’s Nest, analyzing the architectural inspiration of Olympic venues
• A university exchange where students explore Silk Road trade, cooperation, and cultural exchange with top scholars and students

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